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UFC 259 Odds: Amanda Nunes, Megan Anderson Set For Showdown
UFC 259 is loaded card with plenty of bettable fights. Here we will look at UFC 259 odds, and provide…
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LeBron to Zlatan: No way I’ll ever ‘stick to sports’
LeBron James dismissed Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s criticism of his social activism and pointed out the hypocrisy of the AC Milan star’s…
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Klopp: ‘Big’ for Liverpool to finish in top four
Jurgen Klopp has said that it would be “big” if Liverpool managed to secure a top-four finish in the Premier…
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Weir out as New Mexico coach at end of season
Paul Weir will be out as New Mexico’s head men’s basketball coach at the end of the season, the school…
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G League looking into Lin’s ‘coronavirus’ claim
The G League is investigating a claim made by Jeremy Lin that he was called “coronavirus” during a game, a…
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What another Ben Roethlisberger season means for Steelers in 2021 and beyond
PITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger isn’t done with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and with a statement Wednesday morning, the Steelers made it…
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Cubs’ Baez, Pederson looking for 2021 revival
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javy Baez and left fielder Joc Pederson have one thing in common besides being 28 years old…
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Sorenstam, in first event since 2008, makes cut
ORLANDO, Fla. — Annika Sorenstam went more than 12 years without playing on the LPGA Tour. Now she gets two…
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Interim no more: Shockers’ Brown gets 5-yr. deal
Wichita State has removed the interim tag from Isaac Brown, promoting him to the Shockers’ permanent head-coaching position on Friday.…
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Cabrera’s goal: Get to 500 HRs, 3K hits in ’21
DETROIT — After a difficult few seasons for Miguel Cabrera, the Detroit Tigers slugger has a chance to remind fans…
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Protocols sideline 6 Raptors coaches vs. Rockets
3:02 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN The Raptors announced Friday that head coach Nick Nurse, as well as five assistant coaches,…
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Durant (hamstring) out through All-Star break
3:48 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant will remain out until after the All-Star break due…
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QB prospect Simpson picks Bama over Clemson
Quarterback Ty Simpson, the No. 27 ranked recruit overall in the 2022 class, committed to Alabama on Friday. The No.…
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NCAA overturns sanctions vs. Ga. Tech on appeal
The NCAA has vacated multiple sanctions levied against the Georgia Tech men’s basketball program in an appeal ruling, potentially helping…
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UCL talking points: Do you take Mbappe or Haaland?
From Kylian Mbappe‘s and Erling Haaland‘s dominant displays to the struggles of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, plus much more,…
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Sabres’ Eichel day-to-day; Ullmark still out
BUFFALO, N.Y. — – Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel is considered day-to-day, and starting goalie Linus Ullmark will miss at…
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2021 MLB draft rankings: There’s a No. 1 prospect ahead of Vanderbilt’s two aces
The 2020 MLB draft was obviously tricky for teams to navigate, with very limited information and a much shorter draft.…
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Shut up and dribble? Ibra rips LeBron’s activism
AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic criticized LeBron James and others on Thursday for their activism in what the former LA…
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Giants’ Solder intends to play in ’21 after opt-out
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants offensive tackle Nate Solder intends to play in 2021 as long as the…
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Pandemic changes NBA draft rules for seniors
In a shift from years past, the NBA league office will require college seniors to petition the league for inclusion…
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FCS viewer’s guide: Games and storylines to watch
The first full weekend of FCS’ one-time-only spring season gave us a down-to-the-wire battle between top-five teams (South Dakota State…
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Player blesses thieves who stole Olympic medal
Mexico’s Jorge Enriquez celebrates winning Olympic gold at London 2012. Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images Mexican midfielder Jorge “Chaton” Enriquez has…
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How the NHL could embrace the NBA Top Shot revolution
So, you’re a hockey fan and looking at this whole NBA Top Shot phenomenon and have a bunch of questions:…
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Who’s the top 2020-21 player of the year candidate in every women’s college basketball conference?
9:30 AM ET Mechelle Voepel Close ESPN.com Mechelle Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball, and other college sports for…
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College football’s 60 best quarterbacks of the 2000s
In the last year of the 20th century, quarterback play in college football seemed to be making a quantum leap.…
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‘You can just see his heart’: Gideon George’s mission to use basketball to give back
GIDEON GEORGE HAD been in the United States just a few days when he spotted the basketball shoes at the…
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UEL draw: Man United vs. AC Milan
Manchester United were drawn against AC Milan in the most high-profile tie in Friday’s Europa League round-of-16 draw. The draw…
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New faces in new places, top prospects and more: What we’re most excited for as spring training games begin
With MLB spring training games set to begin Sunday across Florida and Arizona, it is officially baseball season once again.…
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Sources: NFLPA tells agents to ‘collude’ on offers
NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith told NFL player agents Thursday that they should work together during the upcoming free-agency period…
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Tiger transferred to Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles
Tiger Woods has been transferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles following the single-vehicle crash Tuesday that left him…
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Ranking the top 10 MLB prospects for every American League team
Last week, I ranked the top 100 prospects and all 30 farm systems heading into the 2021 season. Now it’s…
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Sources: Watson met with coach, still wants out
Quarterback Deshaun Watson met with new Houston Texans coach David Culley last Friday, according to sources, and informed Culley that…
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Man United great Yorke tells ESPN: Rashford can rival Mbappe as world’s best No. 9
Marcus Rashford can rival Kylian Mbappe as one of the best players in the world within the next two years…
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Sabres’ Ristolainen eager to play after COVID
BUFFALO, N.Y. — – Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen is putting behind the frightening two-week bout he had with COVID-19…
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‘Twins, with a twist’: How Freddie and Chelsea Freeman grew their family to five
This is the family that Freddie and Chelsea Freeman wanted: lots of siblings who will grow up playing together, loving…
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Mexican FA dismiss Santos Laguna’s racism claim
Felix Torres was the victim of racist abuse, Santos Laguna had claimed. Leopoldo Smith/Getty Images The Mexican league’s disciplinary committee has…
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Wolves’ Beasley gets 12 games after guilty plea
6:49 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley has been suspended for 12 games without pay in the…
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Defending Baker Mayfield: Why wouldn’t the Cleveland Browns give him an extension?
BEREA, Ohio – In the wake of Jared Goff and Carson Wentz being dealt away from the teams that drafted…
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NCAA: No replacement teams after tourney starts
The NCAA on Thursday announced policies for how it will handle potential coronavirus-related withdrawals from the Division I men’s basketball…
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Transfer Talk: Dortmund to bring back Sociedad’s Isak if Haaland departs?
The January transfer window may seem like a distant memory, but that doesn’t mean the rumour mill has shut down!…
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Lundqvist ‘months’ away from deciding future
WASHINGTON — Henrik Lundqvist said Thursday he’s months away from making a decision about his hockey-playing future after returning to…
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Harper declares NL East baseball’s ‘best division’
If Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper is to get back to the postseason for the first time since 2017,…
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Jazz working with NBA on bigotry probe of VP
The Utah Jazz are cooperating with an NBA investigation into former guard Elijah Millsap’s allegation that executive vice president of…
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Rams’ McVay reflects on good times with Goff
5:49 PM ET Lindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has…
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Europa League trophy would be tangible proof of Man United’s growth
6:22 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — With a 4-0 lead from the first leg against Real Sociedad, Ole…
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Harbaugh: Staff overhaul not due to ‘disconnect’
Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh on Thursday said he did not sense a disconnect among his staff or with players…
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Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad – Football Match Report – February 25, 2021 – ESPN
Shola Shoretire made Manchester United history in the Europa League. Photo by Jan Kruger – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images Manchester United…
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Experienced Perez determined to over-deliver for Red Bull
Sergio Perez is determined to over-deliver this season as the Mexican, finally a race winner, steps into one of the…
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Fantasy hockey: Tyler Toffoli, Joe Pavelski lead best matchup specialists
The challenge of this unique NHL season has us continually looking at different ways to garner an edge over the…
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Jeff Passan’s spring training preview: 20 questions as countdown to Opening Day begins
Feb 17, 2021 Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable…
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