Women's soccer lacks 'basic rights' - FIFPro

FIFPro says women's soccer is being held back due to a continuing lack of basic employment rights and standards at international competitions. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/2zBGr...

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7 sue NCAA, allege negligence in sexual assaults

Seven women who allege they were sexually assaulted by male athletes have filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, accusing the organization of negligence, fraud and breach of contract. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3f55r...

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CFL seeking federal assistance amid pandemic

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday that his country is working with the Canadian Football League on potential financial assistance due to the coronavirus pandemic. Commissioner Randy Ambrosie said the league is seeking $150 million. from www.espn.com - NFL https://ift.tt/2WbbA...

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Giants pick up options on TE Engram, S Peppers

Evan Engram, a former first-round tight end who has battled injuries throughout his career, and safety Jabrill Peppers had their fifth-year options picked up by the rebuilding Giants on Wednesday night. from www.espn.com - NFL https://ift.tt/2SmNw...

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Cards, Red Sox, Cubs join teams offering refunds

ESPN News Services The St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs announced ticket refund policies on Wednesday for games not played through May because of the coronavirus outbreak, with some Major League Baseball teams offering plans for cash returns and bonus credit. A day after MLB told clubs they could decide their own ticket refund policies, several did. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights...

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How F1 kept motoring with Virtual Grand Prix races

Esports has kept F1 drivers and fans racing as tracks remain closed and cars remain idled. from www.espn.com - RPM https://ift.tt/3aOlSqs v...

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Showalter: Players feed off emotion from fans

Buck Showalter, who managed the Orioles in the only game in MLB history played without spectators, said Wednesday on Spain and Company on ESPN Radio that having games without fans would affect players, who feed off the emotions of the crowd. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aT03...

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Showalter: Players feed off emotion from fans

Buck Showalter, who managed the Orioles in the only game in MLB history played without spectators, said on "Spain and Company" on ESPN Radio Wednesday that having games without fans would affect players, who feed off the emotions of the crowd. from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/3aT03...

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Red Sox to offer ticket refunds

The Boston Red Sox on Wednesday announced that they will begin offering ticket holders the opportunity to get refunds, credits or exchanges for home games that were scheduled in April and May before the coronavirus pandemic indefinitely delayed the start of the baseball season. Major League Baseball informed teams on Tuesday that they were free to revise ticketing policies as a result of the pandemic, and the Red Sox didn't wait long to make those...

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With Derek Jeter's Hall induction postponed, could he be joined by Curt Schilling in 2021?

Could Derek Jeter share the stage in Cooperstown next summer with a couple of Red Sox pitching legends? from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/2VM3x...

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Maggie Haney, Elite Gymnastics Coach, Is Suspended for 8 Years

Haney was accused of verbal abuse and mistreatment of athletes, which included forcing them to train through injuries. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2VN6M...

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Herro eager to resume ROY bid after lockdown

Heat star Tyler Herro is training at home and hoping that he can officially close the opening chapter of his NBA journey, one that he thinks would have put him "1 or 2 in the Rookie of the Year race" if not for an injury that forced him to miss 15 games. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/2Yi2u...

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Here's What a Delayed Red Sox Season Could Look Like

The latest plan to salvage the baseball season calls for major league teams to begin the regular season in June and eventually play in their home parks without fans under a three 10-team division format, according to a USA TODAY report. Get the latest news and analysis on all of your teams from NBC Sports Boston by downloading the My Teams App For the long-delayed 2020 season, Major League Baseball is considering playing at least a 100-game schedule...

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Chargers' Henry optimistic on reaching extension

Tight end Hunter Henry has already signed his franchise tag with the Chargers and said Wednesday during a conference call that both sides made progress on a long-term extension before discussions were put on pause for draft preparations. from www.espn.com - NFL https://ift.tt/2WaQD...

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LeBron backs prime-time tribute for HS '20 class

LeBron James is helping to present a primetime special that will honor the high school class of 2020 with commencement addresses, celebrity cameos and more. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/3d13H...

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LeBron backs prime-time tribute for HS '20 class

LeBron James is helping to present a primetime special that will honor the high school class of 2020 with commencement addresses, celebrity cameos and more. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3d13H...

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Ex-Red Sox star Manny Ramirez plots baseball comeback in Taiwan at 47(!)

Apparently age is no obstacle to Manny Ramirez, who wants to play professional baseball in Taiwan this year at the ripe age of 47. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/3eWPJ...

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A 10-team East would be a gift for Red Sox — and might even put them in playoffs

Major League Baseball's reported proposal to conduct the 2020 season with three 10-team divisions could be an absolute godsend to the Red Sox. John Tomase explains why a path to the postseason is suddenly much clearer. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/3d1r8...

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How Red Sox SS Xander Bogaerts has been staying busy amid coronavirus outbreak

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is trying to stay busy during the coronavirus outbreak, and he detailed what he's been up to in an interview with GQ. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/2S3Qb...

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Who are the Red Sox all-time best second basemen? Ranking the Top 5

The two best second basemen in Red Sox history made their debuts almost 70 years apart -- and both spent their entire careers in Boston. John Tomase counts down the Top 5 second basemen in franchise history. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/2KvVM...

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What John Henry regrets most about Red Sox sign-stealing investigation

John Henry responded to MLB's findings from its Boston Red Sox sign-stealing investigation and explained what he regrets most about the entire situation. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/3cDT3...

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Ex-Spurs boss Pochettino: 'Paths will cross again'

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has said he would like another shot at managing the team within the next decade. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/3aOOs...

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NHRA plans for fans in stands, pits, upon return

Scheduled to return in June, NHRA president Glen Cromwell told NBC Sports that the plan is to have fans not only in the grandstands, but in the pits, during event weekends. from www.espn.com - RPM https://ift.tt/3f2rVLx v...

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From Senegal to superhero, but Sadio Mane's story isn't pure fantasy

Every superhero has an origin story. Often there is personal tragedy, suffered at an early age; there can be a long journey from a faraway place and ultimately the discovery and harnessing of their power to transform the world around them. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport https://ift.tt/2SiLM...

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Baseball considering a plan to start in late June or early July

Major League Baseball is considering a plan that would start the regular season in June or July with the hope of playing approximately 100 games before a modified version of the postseason. Games would likely be played without fans. It’s something that could work for everybody,” said an official who requested anonymity because the plan still has several hurdles to clear including the approval of medical experts. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores,...

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Red Sox Season Ticket Holder Wants Refund For Coronavirus Shutdown

Ken Healy has been a season ticket holder for eight years, and hopes the team offers a refund for games not played. I’m not looking for a credit next year,” said Healy. I’m still paying for my tickets this year. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/2ySyl...

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Some Sports May Have to Skip This Year, Fauci Says

Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the leading U.S. infectious disease expert, said widespread testing with speedy results would be needed if sports leagues are to safely restart their seasons. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2W6AI...

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Chiefs' Breeland jailed in S.C. on multiple charges

Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland, who started 15 regular-season games in 2019, was jailed in South Carolina on multiple charges Tuesday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2y0Sb...

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LSU lands Harvard OL Shanahan as grad transfer

Liam Shanahan, an All-Ivy selection on the offensive line while at Harvard, has joined LSU as a graduate transfer. He is eligible to play this season for the Tigers. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3f2o3...

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Tagovailoa, Lamar Jackson react to 'Longest Yard' look-alike

The Dolphins quarterback bears an uncanny resemblance to a character in the 2005 prison football movie. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cVLZ...

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205 early-entry prospects declare for 2020

The NBA informed teams on Tuesday that 205 players have filed as early-entry candidates for the 2020 NBA draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Yhd0...

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NBA draft: 205 early-entry prospects declare for 2020

The NBA informed teams on Tuesday that 205 players have filed as early-entry candidates for the 2020 NBA draft. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/2Yhd0...

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New plan to restart MLB includes Yanks, Mets, Red Sox in same division

MLB officials are optimistic that they can ram the 2020 season through the ongoing public health crisis as early as June, according to a USA Today report. As part of that push, they’re also exploring a new realignment plan that would have every big league team playing in their home ballpark. The home park proposal, which was announced on Tuesday, includes teams like the Yankees and Mets playing in metro areas devastated by the ongoing spread of...

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Flyers' Lindblom nears last cancer treatments

Oskar Lindblom's cancer treatments "have gone as well or better than we could have expected," Flyers assistant general manager Brent Flahr said. from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/2YfQX...

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TCU's Patterson making an album in quarantine

With practices and workouts on hold in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, TCU coach -- and songwriter -- Gary Patterson is using his rare free time to make an album with the help of a recording artist. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aO8J...

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OOTP Season Sim Game 29: Jays lose to Red Sox

Red Sox 9 Blue Jays 2 Two losses in a row to the Red Sox. Now we are only a half game up on Boston. Matt Shoemaker had another poor start. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/2VPDY...

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Pedro Martinez Holds This 'Wild' Red Sox Record 'You Probably Didn't Know'

The extent to which Pedro Martinez once bucked an entire trend in Major League Baseball is mind-boggling. The Boston Red Sox legend holds a mark ESPN’s David Schoenfield highlighted Tuesday as a “wild” team and MLB record “you probably didn’t know. Martinez in 2000 held hitters to just a . from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/2W56V...

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Chiefs' Breeland jailed in S.C. on multiple charges

Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland, who started 15 regular-season games in 2019, was jailed in South Carolina on multiple charges Tuesday. from www.espn.com - NFL https://ift.tt/2y0Sb...

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Emotional Staley on retirement: 'Happy and sad'

Former 49ers tackle Joe Staley had mixed emotions on Tuesday discussing his decision to retire after 13 seasons. from www.espn.com - NFL https://ift.tt/35eC5...

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Can Jameis Winston revive career in audition to be Drew Brees' heir?

Teddy Bridgewater rebooted his career; can Winston do the same? The Saints are taking a flier to see if the former No. 1 pick can elevate his game. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Yewd...

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Sources: Overwatch League MVP Sinatraa to retire, join Sentinels VALORANT team

Jay "sinatraa" Won, who won an Overwatch League title with the San Francisco Shock, is leaving the organization and game to become a VALORANT pro. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xhJl...

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Stuck inside with: Call of Duty as a beginner

Since we're all stuck inside, we're exploring Call of Duty: Modern Warfare through the eyes of a first-time player. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xYXZ...

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Cooperstown: Wait Till Next Year?

The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is still planned for late July, but making it happen with the proper fanfare seems impossible while the threat of the coronavirus looms. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2KH2h...

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Argentina and France Scrap Soccer Seasons

But the South Korean F.A. Cup is back on, and some outdoor recreational activities will again be allowed in Washington State. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3bN4v...

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Cooperstown: Wait Till Next Year?

The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is still planned for late July, but making it happen with the proper fanfare seems impossible while the threat of the coronavirus looms. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2KH2h...

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Cards like versatility that rookie Simmons brings

Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph said rookie Isaiah Simmons will primarily be a linebacker in the Cardinals' 3-4 scheme, but he'll be used in a variety of other roles -- including potentially playing nickel or dime corner or strong safety. from www.espn.com - NFL https://ift.tt/2zFmP...

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Olympics could be canceled if coronavirus persists next year, says Tokyo 2020 president

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Sources: Fabregas to pay furloughed staff wages

Cesc Fabregas has agreed a significant pay cut in order to help his club Monaco deal with the financial crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/2KGR2...

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Alex Cora issues statement after MLB reveals findings from Red Sox investigation

Alex Cora released a statement after MLB revealed its findings from its investigation of the 2018 Red Sox for illegal sign-stealing. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/2xRDg...

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Braithwaite talks signing for Barca, leaving Leganes

Martin Braithwaite tells ESPN about his wife learning of his move to Barcelona in the papers, leaving Leganes in February and working from home. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/3eZob...

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Lawmakers will fast-track FIFA's 5 substitutes plan

The IFAB, football's lawmakers, will move quickly to approve FIFA's proposal that teams can make up to five substitutions per match. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/2KCfV...

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Sources: Lakers in touch with city about workouts

The Lakers and the Los Angeles mayor's office have been in contact to talk about potentially opening the practice facility for players before the shelter-at-home order for the city expires May 15, sources say. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KBph...

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Fantasy baseball: Lessons learned from points-league mocks

Todd Zola took part in five H2H points mock drafts, modifying his approach for each, and reports on which one worked best in acquiring the players he wanted most. from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/2Ycf3...

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Sources: Lakers in touch with city about workouts

The Lakers and the Los Angeles mayor's office have been in contact to talk about potentially opening their practice facility for players before a shelter-at-home order for the city expires May 15, sources say. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/2KBph...

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Mekhi Becton, the Jets’ Top Draft Pick, ‘Moves People Like Furniture’

Becton is 6-foot-7 and weighs 364 pounds, but his array of skills tipped the scales for the Jets. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3aPz8...

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Pats' Rohrwasser to remove controversial tattoo

Patriots rookie kicker Justin Rohrwasser says he is removing a tattoo on his arm associated with a right-wing militia group because it doesn't represent who he is. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aIBL...

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Pats' Rohrwasser to remove controversial tattoo

Patriots rookie kicker Justin Rohrwasser says he is removing a tattoo on his arm associated with a right-wing militia group because it doesn't represent who he is. from www.espn.com - NFL https://ift.tt/3aIBL...

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Orel Hershiser: Dodgers 'Champions In My Heart And Mind' Due To Astros Cheating In 2017 World Series

Well before the focus of the 2020 Major League Baseball season centered around what type of year would be had due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the talk was squarely on the Houston Astros and their cheating scandal en route to winning the 2017 World Series. That of course came at the expense of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who returned to the Fall Classic the following year, only to be defeated by a Boston Red Sox team that also was the subject...

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The first medical doctor to play in the NFL went from a Super Bowl win to the coronavirus front line

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif was playing in the biggest game of his life less than three months ago, bringing home the Kansas City Chiefs' first Super Bowl victory in 50 years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport https://ift.tt/3bKHW...

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Jordi Cruyff's false start in Ecuador

Jordi Cruyff is yet to oversee a match as national team coach, but has already found himself caught up in an institutional crisis in Ecuador. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/3f08x...

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Poor Papi: David Ortiz whines about Red Sox cheating penalty

Manfred suspended the Red Sox’s video replay coordinator J.T. Watkins for 2020 and won’t allow him to resume the same role in the organization in 2021. Boston was also docked a second-round pick. The 2020 suspension of then-manager Alex Cora was also announced, but he was banned for his role in Houston’s 2017 illegal sign-stealing scheme. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/2zBM8...

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European Soccer Tries to Find a Way Back, or a Way Out

The Netherlands has canceled its season. Germany wants to play again next month. But European soccer is finding that clarity tends not to last long. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3f11c...

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Assistant GM says Saints a great fit for Jameis

Jameis Winston and the Saints have yet to finalize their pending deal, but assistant GM Jeff Ireland made the case for why it's such a good fit for both sides during a radio appearance Monday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3f03Q...

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Assistant GM says Saints a great fit for Jameis

Jameis Winston and the Saints have yet to finalize their pending deal, but assistant GM Jeff Ireland made the case for why it's such a good fit for both sides during a radio appearance Monday. from www.espn.com - NFL https://ift.tt/3f03Q...

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Zion not taking break in quarantine: He's ready

In an interview with TNT's Ernie Johnson, Zion Williamson talked about staying in shape in case the NBA season does resume and said it wouldn't take him long to be prepared to play. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/3aDDa...

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Zion not taking break in quarantine: He's ready

Zion Williamson put his own spin on an apt cliche as applied to the quarantined style of life that everyone in America has had to adapt to: "With a goal, there's a way. So, hoop." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aDDa...

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Source: Texans exercise Watson 5th-year option

With securing a long-term deal still the primary goal, the Houston Texans on Monday exercised the fifth-year opton on quarterback DeShaun Watson's contract, a source told ESPN. from www.espn.com - NFL https://ift.tt/2VFJu...

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Tim Wakefield, Mike Timlin Join Tom Caron On Monday's 'At Home With TC'

Do you remember where you were when the Boston Red Sox won the 2004 World Series? The Sox snapped The Curse of the Bambino after 86 years just almost 16 years ago. That postseason run had it all: from the squad’s first-round sweep over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to arguably the greatest comeback in sports history after falling behind 3-0 against the New York Yankees and finally the sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals. from Boston Red Sox...

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OOTP Season Sim Game 28: Jays lose to Red Sox

There was a bit of news from Triple-A Buffalo: Sean Reid-Foley went on the IL with a strained forearm and will be out about 3 weeks. It is funny, in my OOTP game the Jays starting rotation has been killed off with injuries. In this on the Bisons’ rotation is the one with the problems. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/3bJOh...

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The NHL's coronavirus pause: Where the games could be played, latest on the draft, more

The neutral site idea is not happening. Here are the cities that could host games. Plus, what's going on with the 2020 draft? from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/2KzJE...

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Serie A teams could return to training next month as Italy looks to relax lockdown

Serie A teams could return to training next month after Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced the loosening of lockdown restrictions across the country in the coming weeks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport https://ift.tt/3eUQF...

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Tennis star rejects plans to help struggling players through coronavirus crisis

World no. 3 Dominic Thiem has rejected the notion that top tennis stars should provide financial support to the game's lower-ranked players due to the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport https://ift.tt/2Sc4b...

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McTominay snubbed loan to fight for Utd place

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has said that he rejected a loan move last year to fight for his place at the club. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/35bda...

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Montpellier player out of coma, recovering - agent

Montpellier midfielder Junior Sambia is no longer in an artificial coma after testing positive for coronavirus, his agent has said. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/2KCGo...

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British Grand Prix will be behind closed doors if it takes place

The British Grand Prix has notified fans who purchased tickets for this year's event that any race held in 2020 will be without spectators. from www.espn.com - RPM https://ift.tt/3eSlRFf v...

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F1 'increasingly confident' of summer start for 2020 season

Formula One boss Chase Carey says the championship has growing faith in its plans to host a 15-18 season starting in Europe during the summer. from www.espn.com - RPM https://ift.tt/357RbeI v...

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Gerrard, Suarez lead Premier League's nearly men

How Steven Gerrard never won the Premier League is a mystery, and on the anniversary of his infamous slip, we detail the best to never win it all. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/3eUsy...

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How I Found Common Ground With My Immigrant Dad on a Clay Court

Our writer was not much of an athlete growing up but long pined to connect with his father through sports. It took 30 years and a humid day on a tennis court in India. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2SdnG...

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Bulls tap 76ers' Eversley for GM job, sources say

The Bulls are hiring 76ers executive Marc Eversley to be the franchise's new general manager, league sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2y1q8...

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Jordan: I hate the 'Bad Boys' Pistons to this day

Decades after the Pistons stalled Michael Jordan's ascending stardom by bouncing the Bulls from the playoffs in three straight postseasons, Jordan admitted he still harbors animosity for the "Bad Boys" team that threatened to derail his success. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/2xaXX...

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Bulls tap 76ers' Eversley for GM job, sources say

The Bulls are hiring 76ers executive Marc Eversley to be the franchise's new general manager, league sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/2y1q8...

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Jordan: I hate the 'Bad Boys' Pistons to this day

Decades after the Pistons stalled Michael Jordan's ascending stardom by bouncing the Bulls from the playoffs in three straight postseasons, Jordan admitted he still harbors animosity for the "Bad Boys" team that threatened to derail his success. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xaXX...

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NBA stars react to wild Rodman moments in "The Last Dance"

CJ McCollum, Ja Morant and Andre Iguodala share their thoughts on the life and times of Dennis Rodman. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/2KEzp...

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NBA stars react to wild Rodman moments in "The Last Dance"

CJ McCollum, Ja Morant and Andre Iguodala share their thoughts on the life and times of Dennis Rodman. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KEzp...

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How Phil Jackson is influencing today's NBA coaches

Playbook questions? Big personalities? Title aspirations? Those are times when NBA coaches solicit Phil Jackson. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/356Rm...

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Dennis Rodman’s College Coach Recalls Recruiting Him Over H-O-R-S-E

Lonn Reisman, who coached Rodman at Southeastern Oklahoma State, said he dreamed of wooing the “raw” elite rebounder from junior college but figured it wasn’t possible. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2Y7pW...

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How Phil Jackson is influencing today's NBA coaches

Playbook questions? Big personalities? Title aspirations? Those are times when NBA coaches solicit Phil Jackson. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/356Rm...

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Our NBA experts' biggest takeaways from episodes 3 and 4 of 'The Last Dance'

Learn about Dennis Rodman's antics and Michael Jordan's prime nemesis, the Detroit Pistons. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/35czZ...

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Our NBA experts' biggest takeaways from episodes 3 and 4 of 'The Last Dance'

Learn about Dennis Rodman's antics and Michael Jordan's prime nemesis, the Detroit Pistons. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/35czZ...

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Dallas Empire win second Call of Duty League title of season

The Dallas Empire defeated the Atlanta FaZe this weekend 3-1 to win their second title of 2020. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2zyti...

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Red Sox 4, Twins 2: Sometimes the better pitcher still loses (simulated)

Today’s lineups: MIN: Luis Arraez 2B, Jorge Polanco SS, Nelson Cruz DH, Miguel Sano 1B, Eddie Rosario LF, Josh Donaldson 3B, Mitch Garver C, Marwin Gonzalez RF, Byron Buxton CF, Lewis Thorpe P BOS: Jose Peraza 2B, Xander Bogaerts SS, J.D. Martinez DH, Rafael Devers 3B, Michael Chavis 1B, Andrew Benintendi LF, Alex Verdugo RF, Kevin Plawecki C, Jackie Bradley Jr CF, Ryan Weber P Lefty Lewis Thorpe made his 2020 debut for the Twins, and will be a...

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Vet Fluker says he's been cut by Seahawks

The Seahawks clear roughly $3.6 million in cap space while leaving $500,000 in dead money by cutting starting right guard D.J. Fluker. from www.espn.com - NFL https://ift.tt/2KATI...

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Top 10 controversial transfers: Van Persie to Man United, Figo to Real Madrid

Spite, broken promises, moves to rivals. These are the hunting grounds of some of the most controversial transfers in the history of world football. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/356pP...

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Rafael: Man United need players with character to win again

Rafael talks to ESPN about Manchester United's struggles after Sir Alex Ferguson retired from the game seven years ago. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/2S7vN...

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Katie Ledecky Is Swimming, and Studying

The five-time Olympic gold medalist is taking an infectious diseases class at Stanford and still finding a way to train. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2ztXg...

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Referees, judges, fans wearing face masks headline boxing card in Nicaragua

A boxing event with fans in the stands took place Saturday night in Nicaragua with strict measures due to the coronavirus pandemic. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2S8Uw...

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Source: RB Jones, shot in '18, signs with Seattle

Anthony Jones, who was seriously injured in a drive-by shooting in 2018, has agreed to a deal with the Seahawks after going undrafted. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2y2Ai...

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Source: RB Jones, shot in '18, signs with Seattle

Anthony Jones, who was seriously injured in a drive-by shooting in 2018, has agreed to a deal with the Seahawks after going undrafted. from www.espn.com - NFL https://ift.tt/2y2Ai...

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Around the Empire: Yankees news

Aaron Boone was asked about his thoughts on the matter, and sounded ready to move on from the saga. NY Daily News | Kristie Ackert: Tight end Cole Kmet was taken with the 43rd pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, but before his football career blossomed he garnered some attention for his baseball skills. The comparison that one scout gave Kmet? from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/2yJIc...

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Belichick: Pats' QB-less draft 'wasn't by design'

The Patriots finished the 2020 NFL draft without selecting a quarterback, creating a clearer path for Jarrett Stidham to succeed Tom Brady as the team's starter. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yIHk...

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Lynch: 49ers, Williams won't rush into extension

On the day the San Francisco 49ers acquired left tackle Trent Williams from Washington, 49ers general manager John Lynch said neither Williams nor the team is focused on a contract extension. Williams will be in the final year of his deal this season. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2zwu5...

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Lynch: 49ers, Williams won't rush into extension

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Ron Roenicke is just like the rest of us. The Boston Red Sox interim manager sat down with NESN’s Tom Caron on “At Home With TC” on Monday night to discuss all things quarantine, and what to expect with baseball moving forward. Roenicke touched upon his new-found knowledge during a Zoom conference call, as well conversations with Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred among other things. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors,...

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S. Dakota dirt track to race in front of 700 fans

Without any enforceable restrictions against large gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic, Park Jefferson International Speedway - a dirt track in North Sioux City, South Dakota - is planning to race Saturday with ticket sales capped at 700. from www.espn.com - RPM https://ift.tt/34Se1qH v...

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Petke, Real Salt Lake settle lawsuit out of court

The lawsuit filed by Mike Petke against the team he formerly managed, Real Salt Lake, has been settled out of court according to a report. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/2KnrQ...

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Oliver Luck, Former XFL Head, Sues Vince McMahon for Wrongful Termination

The former commissioner said the football league, which filed for bankruptcy, breached the terms of his contract. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2KoDA...

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Transfer Talk: Juventus will look to Kane if Icardi goes elsewhere

Harry Kane is reportedly Juventus' backup option if they fail to lure Mauro Icardi to Turin. As always, Transfer Talk has the latest. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/3eEvS...

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England’s Premier League Becomes Latest Proxy for Saudi-Qatar Dispute

A Qatar broadcast company that has accused Saudi Arabia of pirating its signals is asking the league to block a sale of the Newcastle United team to a Saudi-led group. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2VsvF...

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Baseball returned to South Korea on Tuesday with five exhibition games, though it was hardly business as usual amid the coronavirus pandemic. The stands were empty and umpires wore masks and gloves. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eE9l...

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Spanish players against training camp return

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Brady cited for working out in a closed Tampa park

Like many public spaces across the country, parks in Tampa, Florida, are closed to visitors because of restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport https://ift.tt/3amYA...

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In the late 20th century, Michael Jordan was more than just the best basketball player in the world. He was a global phenomenon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport https://ift.tt/2wUK1...

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Draymond: Warriors had 'elephant in room' in KD

Draymond Green, on ESPN documentary "The Last Dance" about the Michael Jordan-era Bulls, says he sees similarities in his own title-winning Warriors with one glaring exception -- Kevin Durant and his expiring contract. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yyq0...

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Sources: 18 ballclubs to pay ops staff through May

More than half of MLB teams have pledged to pay baseball operations staffs through at least the end of May, sources told ESPN, as the murkiness of baseball's economic future drives decisions around the sport. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3atH4...

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Draymond: Warriors had 'elephant in room' in KD

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Sources: 18 ballclubs to pay ops staff through May

More than half of MLB teams have pledged to pay baseball operations staffs through at least the end of May, sources told ESPN, as the murkiness of baseball's economic future drives decisions around the sport. from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/3atH4...

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South Korea's baseball league to open May 5

The Korea Baseball Organization announced Tuesday that regular-season play there will begin May 5, according to the Yonhap News Agency of South Korea. from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/3eNaD...

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Brady spotted at closed Tampa park, mayor says

A city employee spotted new Bucs quarterback Tom Brady working out at a closed park in downtown Tampa, mayor Jane Castor said Monday. from www.espn.com - NFL https://ift.tt/2xKXp...

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Brady spotted at closed Tampa park, mayor says

A city employee spotted new Bucs quarterback Tom Brady working out at a closed park in downtown Tampa, mayor Jane Castor said Monday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xKXp...

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Fans sue over ticket refunds, ask for class action

The complaint was filed in the names of two New York fans who claim they were denied refunds for tickets to Mets and Yankees games. from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/2XQU4...

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Here's a short-but-sweet roundup of all of today's action at the ESPN Esports VALORANT Invitational. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Vsk2...

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Day 1 of the ESPN VALORANT Invitational showed Counter-Strike players have the upper-hand in the game. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VDms...

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4 families sue helicopter company in Kobe crash

Family members of four of the eight passengers killed in a helicopter crash with Kobe Bryant and his daughter electronically filed wrongful death lawsuits on Sunday against the companies that owned and operated the aircraft. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/2Knse...

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Rangers' Kreider says foot fracture healing well

Rangers forward Chris Kreider says the foot he broke in late February is healing well, and he should be ready to play if the season resumes. from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/2KxFE...

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Mookie Betts: 'It was super weird' wearing Dodger blue at first

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Gruden's Zoom struggles, jokes amuse Vols class

Raiders coach and noted Tennessee fan Jon Gruden made a surprise virtual appearance last Friday in an Introduction to Statistics class, during which he struggled with Zoom and encouraged students to stay strong during the coronavirus pandemic. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xIS8...

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Texas, Florida eager for NASCAR to start again

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Red Sox will pay full-time employees through May

The Red Sox informed full-time employees Monday that their salaries are guaranteed through at least May 31. The decision was made after Major League Baseball informed teams that commissioner Rob Manfred will suspend uniform employee contracts as of May 1. That gives teams the option to furlough baseball operations employees or cut their salaries because of the COVID-19 pandemic. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos &...

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49ers look to wheel, deal with 2 first-round picks

General manager John Lynch confirmed that San Francisco is open for business when it comes to trading either or both of its first-round NFL draft picks at Nos. 13 and 31. from www.espn.com - NFL https://ift.tt/2XSFy...

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Though Djokovic, in an online chat, expressed concerns about having to accept a vaccination in order to travel for the tennis tour, he said in a follow-up statement that he would keep an open mind. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2yx6S...

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Kiley McDaniel's guide to 2020 MLB rookie hitters for fantasy value

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The 49ers are interested in trading either or both of their two first-round draft picks, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. San Francisco does not have any selections in the second, third or fourth rounds. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3au0J...

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