How Benzema has thrived for Real Madrid since Ronaldo left

Karim Benzema has always been underrated at Real Madrid, but since Cristiano Ronaldo left for Juventus, the French striker has shown his brilliance. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/3dEW0...

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Several baseball players are opting out of the 2020 MLB Season

Several players have decided to opt out of the rescheduled Major League Baseball season due to health concerns amid coronavirus outbreak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport https://ift.tt/2Zh0J...

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College Coaches Might See Top Prospects Through Streams This Summer

At least four big events are planned in Las Vegas in July. But these are no bubbles like in the pros — there are no mandated coronavirus tests or restrictions on where players may stay. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2Zm3H...

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Why Dortmund's Haaland shouldn't rush his next big move

Erling Haaland began 2019-20 in obscurity. Now he's a household name. And with a tested development path at Dortmund, he's only going to get better. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/31AwU...

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Ranking soccer's all-time top 101 kits

With the help of ESPN's soccer writers and editors from around the globe, we have gone through the years to rank the 101 greatest kits ever. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/2AfnE...

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Premier League games with no fans: How players, coaches cope with the silence

"It has less charm to play with no fans!" It's weird watching soccer without fans, but it's weirder still for the players. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/3gcak...

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Netflix announces Ava DuVernay-led series on Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick's life story is headed to Netflix. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport https://ift.tt/2Vur4...

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'Black Lives Matter' to be painted on courts in Orlando

The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association plan to paint the words "Black Lives Matter" on all courts when the season restarts in July, a source familiar with the plan told CNN Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport https://ift.tt/38cPq...

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Will Red Sox go over or under Vegas' 2020 MLB season season win total?

Sportsbooks and oddsmakers in Las Vegas and across the nation have begun to release season win totals for the 2020 MLB campaign after the league announced earlier this week that there would be baseball this year after all. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/2NwJt...

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Red Sox sign Alabama pitcher Casey Cobb

Alabama pitcher Casey Cobb became the 10th player from an Alabama high school or college to sign with an MLB team since the First-Year Player Draft on June 10-11. After going undrafted, Cobb signed with the Boston Red Sox on Monday. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Major League Baseball reduced the draft from 40 rounds to five in 2020 and put a cap of $20,000 on the signing bonus that teams could offer undrafted players. from Boston Red...

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Klopp: Liverpool to look 'internally,' not spend big

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he does not expect to spend heavily in the transfer window ahead of next season. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/2YJEy...

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Spencer Dinwiddie and DeAndre Jordan of the Nets Test Positive for the Coronavirus

Jordan said he would not play when the N.B.A. resumes at the end of July, while Dinwiddie said he was exhibiting symptoms but still hoped to participate. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2Vvt9...

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Rockies OF Desmond opting out, citing high risk

Ian Desmond will opt out of playing this season, the Colorado Rockies outfielder announced Monday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2NHid...

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Rockies OF Desmond opting out, citing high risk

Ian Desmond will opt out of playing this season, the Colorado Rockies outfielder announced Monday. from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/2NHid...

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Three veterans you may have forgotten were on the Red Sox but could play a role in 2020

With the 2020 MLB season right around the corner, John Tomase thinks it's a perfect time to re-acquaint yourself with some veterans on the Red Sox roster who might make an impact. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/3evr5...

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Sources: MLB looking to curtail umpires' travel

Major League Baseball is looking at numerous possibilities, including having its umpires work a team's entire homestand, in order to limit the umpires' travel requirements, when play begins next month amid the coronavirus pandemic. from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/2YKK5...

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Marlins agree to terms with No. 3 pick Meyer

No. 3 overall draft pick Max Meyer, a right-hander from the University of Minnesota, has agreed to terms with the Marlins and is expected to be added to the 60-man player pool this week. from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/38bYP...

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Arizona pausing plan to bring back athletes

Arizona, citing a surge in COVID-19 cases and its impact on the local healthcare system, is pausing its plan to bring athletes back to campus. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eJkL...

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Sources: Blazers plan to replace Ariza with Adams

The Trail Blazers plan to sign guard Jaylen Adams as a substitute player to replace Trevor Ariza, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/3dKcI...

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Red Sox' Alex Verdugo 'probably farther along than all of them' entering spring training 2.0

Red Sox right fielder Alex Verdugo, who didn’t begin swinging a bat until March because of a stress fracture in his lower back, should be ready for Opening Day. This guy, he’s probably farther along than all of them,” Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke said during a Zoom call Monday. This guy has been doing his rehab assignment and hitting in the cage, on the field probably more than anybody has. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors,...

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Red Sox exec 'hopeful' of having fans in Fenway Park at some point in 2020 season

We learned earlier this week the 2020 MLB season is set to begin July 23, but what we still don't know is if fans will be allowed to attend games at point during the year. The Boston Red Sox are at least hopeful that fans will eventually be able to come to Fenway Park. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/3dt94...

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Red Sox starting rotation without Chris Sale is a weakness; how does Ron Roenicke overcome it?

So after that I think we’ll see how we can progress him and where he’s at, but he’s a veteran enough to where he’s going to be honest with us and let us know where he’s at and how far we can push him,” Roenicke said during a Zoom call Monday. Roenicke mentioned Ryan Weber as a fourth starter candidate. Weber looked sharp during spring training in February/ March but he has a 5.96 ERA in 11 career major league starts. from Boston Red Sox News,...

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Red Sox expect full participation as training camp begins this week

As some players across baseball have begun to opt out of the 2020 season due to concerns over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Red Sox still expect full participation when training camp begins at Fenway Park this week. Chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said last week that he expects all players to report Wednesday for intake testing before the first day of workouts Friday at Fenway, and manager Ron Roenicke said the same on a Zoom call Monday. from...

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MLB prospects to watch on each team's 60-man pool

Some of the game's biggest prospects, such as Wander Franco and Jo Adell, will be in MLB camps this week. Here's who to watch on every team. from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/2ZfZY...

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Patriots can't lose with incentive-laden deal for Cam Newton

The former MVP lands in New England with a chance to compete with Jarrett Stidham for Tom Brady's former job at starter. from www.espn.com - NFL https://ift.tt/2Zx2O...

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New England Patriots Sign Cam Newton and Face N.F.L. Penalty

On Sunday, the team signed the former league M.V.P. to a one-year deal and was fined $1.1 million and a third-round pick in the 2021 draft for its role in a videotaping an opponent’s sideline. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2BQuL...

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Patriots can't lose with incentive-laden deal for Cam Newton

The former MVP lands in New England with a chance to compete with Jarrett Stidham. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Zx2O...

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Company with ties to Thunder files for bankruptcy

Chesapeake Energy Corporation, which holds the naming rights to the Oklahoma City Thunder's arena, announced Sunday it had filed for bankruptcy. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/31poH...

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Cam Newton signing with Patriots: NFL players react on social media

The former Carolina Panthers quarterback is headed to New England after spending the offseason recovering from foot surgery. from www.espn.com - NFL https://ift.tt/388EI...

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Red Sox invite 47 players to resume spring training

McHugh was recovering from elbow surgery when he was signed in March and would have started the season on the injured list. He has since progressed to throwing off the mound and will compete for a spot on the team. Outfielder Alex Verdugo, one of the players obtained from the Los Angeles Dodgers for Mookie Betts, also is on the roster. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/38aEn...

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Bobby Dalbec, Kyle Hart among Red Sox roster pool players who could debut in 2020

The Red Sox selected seven players without any major league experience to be part of their roster player pool that they submitted to Major League Baseball on Sunday. MLB teams were required to send 60-player roster pools to MLB by 4 p.m. These rosters consist of players eligible for major league games in 2020. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/3g7RY...

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Patriots Sign Cam Newton to One-Year Deal

The quarterback, the N.F.L.’s most valuable player in the 2015 season, will battle to fill Tom Brady’s old spot in New England. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2VrqJ...

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Dustin Johnson Splashed and Rallied to a Travelers Championship Win

Johnson shot a career low 61 on Saturday and held on late Sunday to stretch his tour wins streak to 13 consecutive seasons. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3gbuH...

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Dustin Johnson Splashed and Rallied to a Travelers Championship Win

Johnson shot a career low 61 on Saturday and held on late Sunday to stretch his tour wins streak to 13 consecutive seasons. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3gbuH...

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MLS: 26 positive tests ahead of Orlando tourny

MLS confirms a further 26 people have tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of the MLS Is Back Tournament set to kick off on July 8. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/2VtIS...

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Hamlin cruises to rain-delayed Cup win at Pocono

Denny Hamlin won the Pocono 350 on Sunday, maintaining a comfortable lead en route to victory. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2NCks...

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MLS: 26 positive tests ahead of Orlando tourney

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Cam Newton signing with Patriots: NFL players react on social media

The former NFL MVP is headed to New England after spending the offseason recovering from foot surgery. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/388EI...

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KBO preps for fans in stands as soon as Friday

A Korea Baseball Organization official said the league expects "to have fans back in the stands by Friday at the earliest." from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/2CJzD...

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Sources: QB Newton joins Patriots on 1-year deal

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton reached an agreement on a one-year, incentive-laden deal with the Patriots, league sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter. ‬ from www.espn.com - NFL https://ift.tt/3eNWp...

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Sources: Pats fined $1.1M, lose pick over TV crew

The NFL handed down the penalties to the New England Patriots for their television crew filming the field and sideline during a Dec. 8 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns, league sources tell ESPN. from www.espn.com - NFL https://ift.tt/3gaJ6...

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Benzema backheel better than Guti's - Zidane

Karim Benzema's classy backheel assist in Real Madrid's win prompted Zinedine Zidane to compare it to those of former playmaker Guti. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/38a20...

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Sources: QB Newton joins Patriots on 1-year deal

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton reached an agreement on a one-year, incentive-laden deal with the Patriots, league sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter. ‬ from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eNWp...

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Sources: Pats fined $1.1M, lose pick over TV crew

The NFL handed down the penalties to the New England Patriots for their television crew filming the field and sideline during a Dec. 8 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns, league sources tell ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3gaJ6...

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Johnson wins Travelers to extend season streak

Dustin Johnson ended a 15-month drought and extended his career-long season victory streak to 13 by winning the Travelers Championship. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Vtsf...

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Franco among top prospects to make player pools

Top prospect Wander Franco is part of the Rays' 60-man player pool, and the Tigers are including their most heralded young pitchers as baseball gears up for its abbreviated season. from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/2BbTU...

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Baseball players' irrational love of their gloves

Players love their gloves. They protect them. They don't allow anyone near them. If they misbehave, they punish them. Here are some of the tales of baseball players and their most prized possession -- their gloves. from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/2NCG5...

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Bryant: What 'The Last Dance' reveals about Michael Jordan's legacy

After the ESPN premiere and the ABC encore and now as it heads to Netflix, "The Last Dance" still reverberates. The film shows us why, even in total victory, this larger-than-life superstar often looks so terribly small. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/3eBul...

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How Bucs' Byron Leftwich can capitalize on Tom Brady's short window

Leftwich understands his role as Brady's offensive coordinator. It will call for more listening, collaborating and, at times, getting "out of the way." from www.espn.com - NFL https://ift.tt/2YG5A...

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Liverpool and Boston Red Sox: That familiar feeling of breaking the jinx

Thus the offer from Red Sox. Undeterred by Bean’s refusal, the Boston team went on to use a similar statistical model for recruitment under their new owner in 2002. Two years later, the Red Sox broke what came to be known as the ‘Curse of the Bambino’ – the team’s 86-year failure to win the World Series, baseball’s biggest prize. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/31tJq...

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Pulisic can reach Salah, Sterling level - Lampard

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has said Christian Pulisic has the talent to reach the level of Mohamed Salah and Raheem Sterling. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/2YFPg...

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How Bucs' Byron Leftwich can capitalize on Tom Brady's short window

Leftwich understands his role as Brady's offensive coordinator. It will call for more listening, collaborating and, at times, getting "out of the way." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2YG5A...

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Olney: MLB now faces its biggest challenge of 2020: playing during the pandemic

How safe will people be? Could the commissioner pull the plug? The future of the 2020 season is all tough questions with few answers. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/31oVd...

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Olney: MLB now faces its biggest challenge of 2020: playing during the pandemic

How safe will people be? Could the commissioner pull the plug? The future of the 2020 season is all tough questions with few answers. from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/31oVd...

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The Lost Spring

For many young athletes, senior night is the last act of the last season of their high school careers, and their days as competitive athletes. But how do you celebrate after the coronavirus rewrites the story? from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3g3ji...

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Experts debate who's next for Dustin Poirier and Mike Perry's coach-less strategy

Dustin Poirier remained a title contender, and Mike Perry won without any coaches in his corner. Our expert panel discusses. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2NygZ...

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Sources: NBA planning for statements on jerseys

The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are discussing plans to allow players the opportunity to wear a statement on social justice on the back of their jerseys when the season restarts in Orlando, Florida, sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/3eFeS...

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Sources: NBA planning for statements on jerseys

The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are discussing plans to allow players the opportunity to wear a statement on social justice on the back of their jerseys when the season restarts in Orlando, Florida, sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eFeS...

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Emotional moment between Julie Ertz, Casey Short as teams kneel during national anthem

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Source: Noah to stay with Clips through season

The LA Clippers signed center Joakim Noah for the remainder of the season, a source told ESPN. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/388kA...

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Poirier rallies, outslugs Hooker in UFC thriller

In a bloody and action-packed slugfest, Dustin Poirier edged Dan Hooker by unanimous decision Saturday at UFC Fight Night's main event in Las Vegas. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/31mrB...

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Here's a Red Sox 60-man roster pool projection before Sunday's deadline

The Red Sox will likely include every player they think can help them during the 60-game season and give some spots to some promising prospects for development purposes. At the end of camp, the Sox will take 30 players on their active roster for Opening Day and send up to 30 to their alternate training site in Pawtucket. Per MLBTradeRumors, teams are not required to fill all 60 slots and players on the 40-man roster don’t have to be included. from...

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Harvick wins, snaps 0-for-38 Pocono drought

Kevin Harvick continued an impressive run since racing started back up in 2020, winning the Pocono 325 in the NASCAR Cup Series on Saturday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2NyGZ...

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Dana White offers a first look at UFC Fight Island

UFC president Dana White released a photo of an Octagon set up for fighters to train on Yas Island on Saturday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2BOvU...

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Inside the MLS bubble: What players, teams can expect in Orlando

Orlando City SC and San Jose Earthquakes were the first teams to arrive for MLS Is Back Tournament. What awaits the league in central Florida? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3887G...

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ESPN show confirms The Decision was fan's idea

An upcoming episode of Backstory confirms that the idea behind ESPN's The Decision show came not from LeBron James but from a fan identified only as "Drew" in a 2009 Bill Simmons mailbag column. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/38eX7...

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Lockeroom snaps skid vs. Sox

Mountain Home left-hander Jim Strider twirled a complete-game, two-hitter, and the Lockeroom edged the Red Sox of Pontotoc, Miss. in the consolation bracket of the Glen Sain GMC Tournament on Saturday afternoon on Orland Crail Field at Bland Park. Coach Nickey Browning’s Red Sox were unbeaten against Mountain Home in eight meetings over the years at Lockeroom’s Twin Lakes Classic. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/3g2B0...

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Inside the MLS bubble: What players, teams can expect in Orlando

Orlando City SC and San Jose Earthquakes were the first teams to arrive for MLS Is Back Tournament. What awaits the league in central Florida? from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/3887G...

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ESPN show confirms The Decision was fan's idea

An upcoming episode of Backstory confirms that the idea behind ESPN's The Decision show didn't come from LeBron James but from a fan identified only as "Drew" in a 2009 Bill Simmons mailbag collumn. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/38eX7...

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The world was a different place when Liverpool last won title in 1990

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How College Sports Spurred Mississippi to Seriously Reconsider Its Flag

Time and again, debate over the state’s flag and its Confederate battle imagery faded away. Then college sports leaders threatened to take away some of the biggest games. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2NLGy...

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VOTE: Schumacher with Ferrari or Ponting's Australia at WCs?

The undisputed king of motorsport vs Punter's World Cup invincibles. Who was more dominant? from www.espn.com - RPM https://ift.tt/2YFfsax v...

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After Red Sox revival, FSG taste glory again with Liverpool

German manager Juergen Klopp and his multinational squad of players have been given most of the credit for Liverpool’s Premier League triumph but behind the 19th top flight title has been the astute ownership of a group of American executives. It did not take great imagination to work out why the owners of the Boston Red Sox saw potential in Liverpool, when they purchased the team 10 years ago. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors,...

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Liverpool and Boston Red Sox: That familiar feeling of breaking the jinx

Thus the offer from Red Sox. Undeterred by Bean’s refusal, the Boston team went on to use a similar statistical model for recruitment under their new owner in 2002. Two years later, the Red Sox broke what came to be known as the ‘Curse of the Bambino’ – the team’s 86-year failure to win the World Series, baseball’s biggest prize. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/2A6JU...

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Rangers staff 'terrified' at office as virus spreads

After learning multiple co-workers at Globe Life Field have tested positive for the coronavirus, one Texas Rangers employee told ESPN's Jeff Passan, "we are terrified for our safety" while working in the team's offices. from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/2Z6Ow...

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Sources: Rangers staff 'terrified' by virus spread

After learning multiple co-workers at Globe Life Field have tested positive for the coronavirus, one Texas Rangers employee told ESPN's Jeff Passan, "we are terrified for our safety" while working in the team's offices. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Z6Ow...

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What Would Have Been: Red Sox-Cards and a CWS title

Most of the games played between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals have been in the World Series. If not for the coronavirus pandemic, they would have been playing a regular-season series next weekend at Fenway Park. There also would have been a College World Series title won in Omaha, Nebraska. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/2BBnQ...

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NHL draft lottery winners, losers and big questions: Top-pick chaos, Detroit letdown

The No. 1 draft slot falls to a second lottery drawing, while the 17-win Red Wings settle for the fourth pick. We look at the highs and lows of the NHL draft lottery results. from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/3g1Yi...

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Qualifying-round loser wins NHL draft lottery

A team that loses in the NHL's qualifying round ahead of this year's playoffs won the draft lottery Friday night. from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/3i9ib...

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NHL draft lottery winners, losers and big questions: Top-pick chaos, Detroit letdown

The No. 1 draft slot falls to a second lottery drawing, while the 17-win Red Wings settle for the fourth pick. We look at the highs and lows of the NHL draft lottery results. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3g1Yi...

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No paychecks for 11 big leaguers: advance larger than salary

My first reaction was, wow, if we don’t have any games this year, I’m going to get paid the same amount that Freddie Freeman’s getting paid, so that’s pretty cool,” Dayton said in a reference to his teammate, a four-time All-Star first baseman with a $22 million salary that was cut to about $8.15 million. I knew that there was going to be a point that if we resume games, I wouldn't get paid. And I was OK with that because we still received significant...

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MLB's pandemic rules mean big changes for Red Sox TV and radio coverage

The rules for the television and radio teams are unlike anything that has been done before. Home teams will provide a “neutral” feed for each game, with instructions to show players on both teams equally; television commentators will not be in the ballpark for road games, instead calling them off a feed, but radio announcers will be permitted in road booths. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https:...

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Tom Werner Eager To See What Red Sox Can Do In 60-Game Season: 'Every Game Is Important'

That’s good news for the Red Sox, a team facing a rebuilding season. With Chris Sale on the shelf and Mookie Betts and David Price now in Los Angeles, the team is without an ace or a true star player. But Red Sox chairman Tom Werner is extremely excited and confident that the team could surprise many in a shortened 2020 season. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/3dEqp...

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Lefty leads Travelers in 1st event since turning 50

Phil Mickelson, who turned 50 earlier this month, shot a 7-under 63 on Friday in the Travelers Championship to take a one-stroke lead into the weekend. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eERY...

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Matt Wallace's lonely day at the Travelers Championship

One of his playing partners tested positive for COVID-19. The other didn't feel well and pulled out. But Matt Wallace, a little scared, a little lonely, played on. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2BF12...

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Sources: NHL, players close on new CBA deal

The NHL and its players are close to reaching a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement, sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/2A5tQ...

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2020 NBA schedule: The 12 most important games of the restarted regular season

The schedule for the NBA's restart is set. Here are the must-watch games as teams push for the postseason. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/31luv...

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2020 NBA schedule: The 12 most important games of the restarted regular season

The schedule for the NBA's restart is set. Here are the must-watch games as teams push for the postseason. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/31luv...

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Jazz-Pels, Lakers-Clippers to tip off NBA restart

The NBA will resume on July 30 with a doubleheader featuring the Jazz vs. Pelicans and Lakers vs. Clippers. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VmvL...

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Virus spikes in MLB cities raise officials' concerns

The rate of coronavirus cases is rising in 15 of 27 U.S. markets that have teams, with significant surges in Phoenix and Houston. The quickening spread has a top health official in Houston saying Opening Day could be threatened if trends aren't reversed. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3iayh...

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Virus spikes in MLB cities raise officials' concerns

The rate of coronavirus cases is rising in 15 of 27 U.S. markets that have teams, with significant surges in Phoenix and Houston. The quickening spread has a top health official in Houston saying Opening Day could be threatened if trends aren't reversed. from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/3iayh...

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Jazz-Pels, Lakers-Clippers to tip off NBA restart

The NBA will resume its season on July 30 featuring the Jazz vs. Pelicans and Lakers vs. Clippers. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/2VmvL...

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Williams reveals new livery for 2020 car

Williams has released the first images of the new livery it will use on its cars when F1 returns to racing next weekend. from www.espn.com - RPM https://ift.tt/3g4tCrh v...

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Bale and Zidane at breaking point: 'It's personal'

ESPN's Insider Notebook has news of Gareth Bale's bitter battle with Zinedine Zidane. Plus: Man City are looking for a Leroy Sane replacement. from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/3dvtC...

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Shouting distance: Henry, Werner cheer Liverpool title

They had restored Liverpool to the top, just like they had with the Boston Red Sox. Only because of the coronavirus pandemic, they had to watch from afar. Didn't matter that they couldn't be there. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/389ih...

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Liverpool are Premier League champions, but are they the best ever?

The 2019-20 season will be remembered for the coronavirus outbreak, but Liverpool are champions. How does the title rate among those of their peers? from www.espn.com - SOCCER https://ift.tt/2Vks8...

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Jason Moloney seized his moment, but did prospects take advantage of opportunities?

Jason Moloney proved why he's one of the most promising bantamweights in the world with his performance on Thursday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3dzi7...

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Family files $17M suit against Dodgers security

A suit filed by a family of Dodgers fans claims the group was "accosted, assaulted and battered" by team security while being racially profiled after Game 5 of last year's NLDS. from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/3fXUz...

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NASCAR Releases Image of Noose Found in Bubba Wallace’s Garage

“As you can see from the photo, the noose was real, as was our concern for Bubba,” said Steve Phelps, the president of NASCAR. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2Vkyw...

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Jazz coach: Replies to Mitchell why work needed

Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder praised star guard Donovan Mitchell for using his social media platform to push for social justice and cited some of the negative feedback as proof that significantly more progress must be made. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eAlQ...

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Wake's Clawson to isolate from wife due to virus

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5 golfers withdraw from PGA Tour event over potential coronavirus exposures

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Manfred: MLB, union need to be 'better' for fans

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A fresh chapter in Pistons franchise history is set to be written next season, but new general manager Troy Weaver still sees veteran stars Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose as part of the "plans going forward." from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/3ewS0...

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Mystics' Natasha Cloud, LaToya Sanders will skip WNBA season

Washington Mystics players Natasha Cloud and LaToya Sanders are opting out of participating in the 2020 WNBA season for the league's reigning champions. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2YnRv...

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Sun's Jonquel Jones won't play over coronavirus concerns

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The Toronto Raptors arrived in southwest Florida on Monday, set to begin their preparations for next month's restart of the NBA season. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/3fSIn...

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The climate crisis threatens the very future of major sports and sporting events around the world, while the global sports industry is failing to address its own emissions, a new report has found. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport https://ift.tt/2V3OL...

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Most of the games played between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals have been in the World Series. If not for the coronavirus pandemic, they would have been playing a regular-season series next weekend at Fenway Park. There also would have been a College World Series title won in Omaha, Nebraska. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Videos & Highlights https://ift.tt/2YPom...

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Peter Abraham Red Sox plan to hold spring training at Fenway Park If spring training resumes, the Red Sox will conduct their workouts at Fenway Park, team president Sam Kennedy said on Saturday. The decision came less than a day after Major League Baseball ordered all spring training facilities in Florida and Arizona be closed and sanitized after a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in those states. from Boston Red Sox News, Scores, Standings, Rumors,...

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