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From Curtis Samuel to draft, Washington has options to add speed at WR
ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Football Team needs to settle who will throw the ball for it this season. However,…
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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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Transfer Talk: Hazard’s Real Madrid future rests on Mbappe’s PSG fate
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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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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Now what for Russell Wilson? Four potential trade scenarios, plus what the Seahawks would want
The Russell Wilson saga continued to evolve Thursday, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that while the Seattle Seahawks‘ Pro Bowl…
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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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Mourinho’s Spurs future depends on evolving from his combative past
We’re about to find out if Jose Mourinho really has changed. Tottenham progressed into the Europa League round of 16…
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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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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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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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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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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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Wooden Watch: Which Wooden candidate is most likely to go off in a conference tournament?
Conference tournament season begins Thursday, when the Horizon League becomes the first 2021 postseason event to tip off in men’s…
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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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Hamilton: I’ll never stop pushing for equality
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton says he will never stop pushing in the fight for equality. . Hamilton led F1’s…
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Why drafting a quarterback in the first round might not be Panthers’ preferred plan
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The NFL is in the midst of a feeding frenzy in terms of trading for established quarterbacks.…
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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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Judge denies Title IX complaint against MSU
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a former female student’s report of sexual assault against three former Michigan State basketball…
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Joy, heartbreak, VAR… Brazilians will never forget dramatic finale of title race
The final round of Brazil‘s title race between Flamengo and Internacional ended in almost unbearable drama on Thursday night that…
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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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Agent: Wilson OK in Seattle, but has 4-team list
1:50 PM ET Brady Henderson Jeremy Fowler Close ESPN Staff Writer ESPN staff writer Previously a college football reporter for…
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No. 2 scorer Toney also to leave Pitt program
The deluge of bad news for the Pittsburgh Panthers has continued, as the program on Thursday announced that Au’Diese Toney,…
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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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Kyrie happy to push discussion for Kobe as logo
NEW YORK — One day after posting on social media that he would like to see the NBA logo changed…
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Kyler donates 60K meals to Texas food bank
TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray donated 60,000 meals to the North Texas Food Bank after the state…
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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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Vlad Jr. feels stronger, quicker after weight loss
TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was determined not to show up to another spring training carrying more weight than he…
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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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USWNT lessons from SheBelieves Cup: Morgan, Lloyd ready for Olympics?
Few were surprised that the USWNT won its fourth SheBelieves Cup in six years on Wednesday, but the Stars and…
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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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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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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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ACC men’s and women’s tourneys to have fans
The easing of public-gathering restrictions in North Carolina has opened the door for a limited number of fans to attend…
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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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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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Ainge backs Celtics stars despite ‘major funk’
When you think of teams with multiple All-Stars, you think of dominance — the Jazz, the Lakers, the Nets. The…
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Texas regents approve $34.2M deal for Sarkisian
AUSTIN, Texas — University of Texas System regents on Thursday approved a six-year, $34.2 million guaranteed contract for new Longhorns…
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NCAA puts South Carolina on 2 years probation
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina‘s men’s basketball program was placed on probation for two years by the NCAA on Thursday…
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Kimball to run 2 Indy races with Foyt’s team
INDIANAPOLIS — IndyCar veteran Charlie Kimball will return to the series for two races in May with AJ Foyt Racing,…
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