My 5-year-old couldn't go to a Mets game this year -- so I sent him to all of them

Here's how one dad didn't let the pandemic stop him from taking his son out to the ballgame in 2020.

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Next stop, MLB? Five players to watch in the KBO playoffs

The road to the Korea Series begins Sunday. For some of the league's biggest stars, a trip to the big leagues could soon follow.

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How Dolphins can keep Aaron Donald from wrecking Tua Tagovailoa's debut

Miami needs to keep its rookie quarterback upright against the Rams' pass rush, and double-teams and quick passes figure to be part of the plan.

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Donald ready to welcome Tua to NFL

The Rams' defensive tackle does especially well against rookies -- such as the Dolphins' top pick.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he's '100% sure' he will never box professionally again

Since retiring from professional boxing with an unmatched 50-0 record, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has turned his attention to promoting and mentoring the next generation of fighters.

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At 37, Sara Hall is enjoying her sport more than ever

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F1 discusses driver salary cap but nothing agreed

A proposed cap on Formula One driver salaries is under discussion but still some way away, although teams are supportive of the idea, bosses said on Friday.

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Wolff preparing the way for eventual successor at Mercedes

Mercedes are set to become the first team to win seven Formula One constructors' titles in a row on Sunday but success is taking a toll.

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Heath Hembree cut by Phillies, so did the Red Sox already win trade?

At the time of the trade, the Phillies knew Workman -- a pending free agent -- was just a rental. But Hembree was under team control through 2021 and was theoretically supposed to be part of Philadelphia’s bullpen next year. Hembree then imploded in 11 appearances with the Phils, posting a 12.54 ERA and allowing 24 baserunners in 9 ⅓ innings.

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Fights in Front of Fans Test Boxing’s Business in the Pandemic Era

Gervonta Davis and Leo Santa Cruz will fight on pay-per-view and in front of fans at the Alamodome. Two weeks ago, another big fight was not sold separately for viewers, and did not allow paying spectators.

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Sources: NBA fears up to $1B loss with Jan. start

The NBA and NBPA are running short on time to agree on starting the season before Christmas, and the league fears a January start could cost it up to $1 billion in revenue losses next season and beyond, sources told ESPN.

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Obama details call that helped save NBA season

In an appearance on LeBron James' talk show "The Shop," former president Barack Obama detailed the phone call with Chris Paul and James that helped save the NBA's season in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

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Sources: NBA fears up to $1B loss with Jan. start

The NBA and NBPA are running short on time to agree on starting the season before Christmas, and the league fears a January start could cost it up to $1 billion in revenue losses next season and beyond, sources told ESPN.

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Giants' Barkley finally has surgery on torn ACL

Giants running back Saquon Barkley, who suffered a season-ending torn ACL on Sept. 20, finally had surgery on his knee Friday in Los Angeles.

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Red Sox trim list of candidates; Alex Cora could interview soon

Diamondbacks bench coach Luis Urueta -- who interviewed both this month and in January before the Sox hired Ron Roenicke -- is no longer in the mix, according to a major-league source. The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier reports Twins bench coach Mike Bell and Cubs third-base coach Will Venable are also out of the running. At least two candidates -- Pirates bench coach Don Kelly and Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza -- had in-person second interviews with the club.

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Giants' Barkley finally has surgery on torn ACL

Giants running back Saquon Barkley, who suffered a season-ending torn ACL on Sept. 20, finally had surgery on his knee Friday in Los Angeles.

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Jon Lester hits free agency after Cubs decline option; is a Red Sox reunion possible?

Former Red Sox starter Jon Lester is a free agent after the Cubs declined their $25 million option over him for 2021. Lester, who has been with the Cubs since 2015, finally completed the six-year, $155 million deal he signed with Chicago in Dec. 2014. Lester, who will be 37 next season, was not himself over the last two years, posting a combined 4.64 ERA and 4.49 FIP in 232 ⅔ innings over 43 starts.

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Boston fears the Curse of Babe Ruth has hit the Red Sox again

Fireworks erupted, crowds gathered in the streets and honking cars pulled wild turns to celebrate the Los Angeles Dodgers winning baseball’s World Series for the first time in 32 years. In Massachusetts, 3,000 miles away, baseball fans felt crushed, and their team — run by the same ownership group as Liverpool FC — had been nowhere near the finals.

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Red Sox outright Jose Peraza, two other players

Red Sox utilityman Jose Peraza is now a free agent after Boston outrighted the second baseman and two other players on Wednesday.

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This NL team tried to trade for Mookie Betts in 2013, says former Red Sox GM

The Red Sox made the difficult decision to trade Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers in January. Fortunately for Boston, it didn't move Betts the first time a National League team showed interest in acquiring the talented outfielder.

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UFC Fight Night viewers guide: Goodbye (or not?) to the incomparable Anderson Silva

Anderson Silva, one of the greatest ever in MMA, might be fighting for the final time in the Octagon when he takes on Uriah Hall on Saturday.

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Transfer Talk: Neymar's return to Barcelona could be on the rocks

Neymar almost returned to Barcelona last summer, but his hopes of going back to Catalonia could be in jeopardy. Transfer Talk has the latest..

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Cubs decline option, but Lester hopes to return

While the Cubs declined the $25 million team option on pitcher Jon Lester Friday, they are likely to announce picking up the $16.5 million option on first baseman Anthony Rizzo before a Sunday deadline, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.

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NHL's Arizona Coyotes sever ties with top draft pick who admitted to bullying Black classmate with disabilities

The Arizona Coyotes announced Thursday that they have renounced their rights to their 2020 top NHL draft pick Mitchell Miller after a recent report revealed he had bullied a Black classmate with disabilities.

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Top NFL prospect tests positive for Covid-19

Clemson Tigers starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence -- the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy on college football's No. 1 team and seen as the likely top pick of the 2021 NFL draft should he leave college early -- has tested positive for Covid-19 and will not play in Saturday's game against Boston College.

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NBA draft rankings: The 100 best available players

Our experts update their rankings of the 100 best prospects for the 2020 NBA draft.

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Ridley ruled out vs. Panthers after ankle injury

Atlanta Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley was ruled out of Thursday night's game against the Carolina Panthers after suffering a left ankle injury late in the first half.

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Red Sox's Sam Kennedy on Travis Roy, 'The warmth, strength and resiliency he exhibited in the face of tragedy set him apart'

Travis Roy, who was paralyzed 11 seconds into his Boston University hockey career, died at 45 on Thursday. Red Sox team president Sam Kennedy released the following statement: “Anyone surprised that a hockey player could have such a big impact on a baseball team never had the privilege of meeting Travis Roy. The warmth, strength and resiliency he exhibited in the face of tragedy set him apart.

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Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence Tests Positive for the Coronavirus

The star quarterback, who will miss this weekend’s game against Boston College, said he had “relatively mild” symptoms.

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White convinced Khabib will unretire, go for 30-0

UFC president Dana White told CBS Sports Radio on Thursday that he has been in touch with lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov since the fighter announced his retirement from the sport, and he said he believes Nurmagomedov will fight again.

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Panthers' Curtis Samuel scores on flea-flicker for second TD vs. Falcons

The Panthers pulled out a trick play to score their second touchdown against the Falcons with a 29-yard score.

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Red Sox continue roster purge as Jose Peraza and Cesar Puello opt for free agency

Infielder Jose Peraza, outfielder Cesar Puello and right-hander Dylan Covey were all out-righted off the club’s 40-man roster. Peraza and Puello have elected free agency while Covey will be sent to Triple-A Pawtucket. BOSTON — The Red Sox roster purge continued Wednesday.

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Transfer Talk: Atletico can't close deal for Kondogbia after Partey drama

Despite having funds after the Thomas Partey deal, Atletico Madrid won't close for Valencia's Geoffrey Kondogbia. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Clemson's Lawrence tests positive, out vs. B.C.

Trevor Lawrence, the star Clemson quarterback and Heisman Trophy front-runner, has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't play Saturday against Boston College.

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Panthers' Curtis Samuel scores on flea-flicker for second TD vs. Falcons

The Panthers pulled out a trick play to score their second touchdown against the Falcons with a 29-yard score.

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Veteran Braun's $15M option declined by Brewers

The Brewers have declined to exercise a $15 million mutual 2021 option on veteran outfielder Ryan Braun as the franchise's career home run leader ponders whether to continue playing.

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Reports: Yanks to pick up option on LHP Britton

The Yankees plan to pick up lefty reliever Zach Britton's option and decline options on Brett Gardner and J.A. Happ, according to multiple reports.

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Pulling Blake Snell in Game 6 of the World Series was not the finest hour for MLB's analytics crowd

Tampa Bay’s ace lefty Blake Snell, a former Cy Young Award winner, was dominating the Dodgers into the sixth inning of Game 6 Tuesday when Cash took Snell out. The Dodgers had one on and one out as the Rays clung to a 1-0 lead. Betts, Corey Seager, and Justin Turner were due up.

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Jimmy Orr, a Favorite Target of the Colts’ Unitas, Dies at 85

He and Baltimore’s Hall of Fame quarterback were a top passing combination in the ’60s. But he may be best remembered for the pass that never came his way.

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Sources: Hinch favorite to be Tigers' new manager

Former Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch is widely regarded as the favorite to become the next manager of the Detroit Tigers, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.

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White Sox's La Russa email uses wrong signature

The White Sox mistakenly sent an email welcoming Tony La Russa that included AJ Hinch's signature on a photo of La Russa, an error that was due to multiple variations of the graphic being prepared for various candidates, a source told ESPN.

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Sources: Hinch favorite to be Tigers' new manager

Former Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch is widely regarded as the favorite to become the next manager of the Detroit Tigers, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.

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White Sox's La Russa email uses wrong signature

The White Sox mistakenly sent an email welcoming Tony La Russa that included AJ Hinch's signature, an error that was due to multiple variations of the graphic being prepared for various candidates, a source told ESPN.

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NBA, union expected to postpone Friday deadline

Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon, an NBPA vice president, said in an appearance on ESPN's The Jump he "absolutely" expects Friday's collective bargaining deadline to be pushed back as the sides work through issues ahead of a return to play.

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Week 8 Love/Hate: Berry answers your emails about the job market

Matthew Berry lists his favorites for each position, but he begins with a job-search mailbag.

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'It's uglier than ever': Dark money drives sports owners' political influence

The spotlight on political donations is bright, but there's a push among some ownership groups to avoid it.

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Why Roger Goodell and NFL power brokers built their own PAC

The Gridiron PAC provides a glimpse into what Goodell's NFL values and how the league exerts influence.

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How baseball made it through its best, worst, smartest, dumbest and scariest season ever

Baseball during a pandemic almost didn't happen. Once the fighting stopped, the strangest season ever started, stumbled, mesmerized and finished. It was unreal, and hopefully we never see it again.

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What's next for Panthers? Matt Rhule literally wears it on his sleeve

Rhule's rules are a bit different than those of other NFL coaches, but the prevailing philosophy is looking ahead to the next big challenge.

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Matt Ryan stays in present as change swirls around Falcons

If a new regime decides to hit the reset button, it could be over for the QB in Atlanta.

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The Black NFL quarterbacks defying racist stereotypes

To his frustration, they talked about Patrick Mahomes' arm rather than his decision making as if brawn somehow mattered more than brain.

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Your guide to the Red Sox' offseason

The Red Sox offseason is officially underway with the conclusion of the World Series, and it will certainly be different from years past because of the COVID-19 pandemic. That reality isn’t exclusive to just the Red Sox. The sport as a whole has taken a financial hit throughout the 2020 season and each team will have to navigate an offseason with even more uncertainty ahead.

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Man United's Telles tests positive for coronavirus

Manchester United defender Alex Telles has tested positive for COVID-19 but is showing no symptoms and is expected to return to action soon.

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NFL Week 8 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

Lamar Jackson will look for room to run against unbeaten Pittsburgh, San Francisco will try to hand Seattle a losing streak and it’s Tua Time in Miami.

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Timbers trounce Galaxy to wrap up playoff spot

Jaroslaw Niezgoda scored twice and added an assist as the Portland Timbers clinched a MLS playoff berth with a 5-2 victory over the LA Galaxy.

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Ewers, No. 1 in '22 class, decommits from Texas

Quarterback Quinn Ewers, the No. 1-ranked prospect in the 2022 recruiting class, announced Wednesday he has decommitted from Texas.

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Jones: Cowboys released Poe due to weight, play

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team released defensive tackle Dontari Poe because he was overweight and not performing on the field, declining to say whether Poe's kneeling during the national anthem influenced the decision.

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Rams take baton: Must 'be great to be relevant'

After the Lakers won a 17th NBA title earlier this month and the Dodgers won the World Series for the first time since 1988 on Tuesday, the Rams are now receiving the message that they're on the hook to hit a trifecta for L.A.

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Carlos Dunlap is Seahawks' latest attempt to trade for a better defense

For the fifth time since last offseason, the Seahawks have gone to the trade well to boost their flagging defense, with Dunlap the latest acquisition.

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Union beat Fire take over top spot in East

Kacper Przybylko and Cory Burke each scored one goal to lift the host Philadelphia Union past the Chicago Fire 2-1 on Wednesday.

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Jones: Cowboys released Poe due to weight, play

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team released defensive tackle Dontari Poe because he was overweight and not performing on the field, declining to say whether Poe's kneeling during the national anthem influenced the decision.

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Rams take baton: Must 'be great to be relevant'

After the Lakers won a 17th NBA title earlier this month and the Dodgers won the World Series for the first time since 1988 on Tuesday, the Rams are now receiving the message that they're on the hook to hit a trifecta for L.A.

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Utah Jazz to Sell Majority Stake to Tech Entrepreneur Ryan Smith

The Miller family, which has owned at least 50 percent of the team since 1985, has agreed to sell a majority interest to Ryan Smith, a billionaire who co-founded a Utah software company.

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WS ratings average drops 32% from previous low

The Dodgers' six-game win over the Rays averaged a 5.2 rating, 12 share and 9,785,000 viewers, Nielsen Media Research said Wednesday. The previous low was a 7.6 rating, 12 share and 12,660,000 viewers for the Giants' four-game sweep of the Tigers in 2012.

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Biggest Week 8 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams: Aaron Jones, Dalvin Cook, Chris Carson and more

While Dalvin Cook and Christian McCaffrey might be back on the field this week, fellow RBs Aaron Jones, Chris Carson and others might not be in Week 8.

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Transfer Talk: Barca, Man United lead chase for Ajax teen Gravenberch

The exploits of teenage sensation Ryan Gravenberch at Ajax have not gone unnoticed by Europe's elite clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Biggest Week 8 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams

While Dalvin Cook and Christian McCaffrey could return in Week 8, fellow RBs Aaron Jones, Chris Carson might not.

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Los Angeles Dodgers win World Series for the first time since 1988, defeat Tampa Bay Rays in six games

After a Major League Baseball season unlike any other, the Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game 6 to win the best-of-seven series four games to two.

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2020 champs! The best Dodgers team ever ends L.A.'s 32-year World Series drought

After a season like no other, the Dodgers' journey ended in Arlington, Texas, with a come-from-behind Game 6 victory over the Rays.

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Dodgers ride bullpen to first WS title since 1988

The Dodgers rode their bullpen to a 3-1 win over the Rays in Tuesday's Game 6, giving them their first World Series championship since 1988 and first in three tries over the past four years.

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Cash's decision to pull lights-out Snell backfires

Blake Snell, who cruised through five shutout innings against the Dodgers, was pulled with one out and one on in the sixth, a decision that ultimately bit the Rays.

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Dodgers' Turner tests positive, pulled from Game 6

Dodgers 3B= Justin Turner tested positive for COVID-19 and was pulled from the team's Game 6 World Series-clinching win against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas.

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Dodgers favored to repeat as champs in 2021

The Dodgers, who finished off the Rays on Tuesday in six games, head into the offseason as +400 favorites to win the 2021 World Series, ahead of the Yankees (+650) and Padres (+850).

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Way-too-early 2021 MLB Power Rankings: What's next for Dodgers, Rays and all 30 teams

Sure, the 2020 season just ended. No, we haven't a clue how the offseason will play out. We're ranking all 30 MLB teams for next year anyway.

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Former Red Sox Captain Jason Varitek Relives Historic 2004 World Series

It’s difficult to remember the 2004 Boston Red Sox squad without discussing Jason Varitek. The longtime Red Sox backstop was one of the biggest leaders in the squad’s historic comeback, leading to being named captain in 2005. From catching no-hitters to World Series clinchers, Varitek has seen it all and relived the 2004 World Series with NESN’s Tom Caron.

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Mookie Betts to David Ortiz: 'I thought I was a Red Sox for life'

Mookie Betts to David Ortiz: ‘I thought I was a Red Sox for life’

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Why did the Red Sox trade Mookie Betts? Revisiting the failed contract talks that led to lopsided Dodgers deal

The Red Sox, who missed the playoffs, will watch Mookie Betts lead off for the Dodgers in the 2020 World Series. Betts was traded from the Red Sox to the Dodgers during the 2020 offseason in a widely questioned trade of one of the top players in baseball for a less-than-ideal prospect haul. Now Betts and the Dodgers are taking on the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series, while Boston had its worst season (by winning percentage) since 1965.

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Mookie Betts Gets Honest About Trade From Red Sox To Dodgers

During an interview with former teammate David Ortiz for Fox Sports, Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts admitted that he thought he was going to spend his entire MLB career with the Boston Red Sox. Betts played the first six years of his career with the Red Sox, winning the 2018 AL MVP and World Series along the way. Things looked primed for Betts to stay in Boston for the long-haul, but the Red Sox made a foolish move they still haven’t been able to recover from by trading the 28-ye...

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World Series Game 6: Live Updates

The Los Angeles Dodgers are seeking to wrap up their first championship in more than three decades, while the Tampa Bay Rays are hoping to extend the season by one more day.

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FA Eric Reid: Declined Washington practice squad

With the loss of Landon Collins, the Washington Football Team offered a practice squad spot to free-agent safety Eric Reid, he told The Associated Press. But he declined, saying the practice squad wasn't "reflective or indicative of my career."

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Seriously, when will the Cowboys win again in 2020?

ESPN's Football Power Index has Dallas (2-5) on the outside looking in through nine more games.

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Morton ponders potential Game 7 as last start

Charlie Morton, who has indicated he might retire if the Rays don't pick up his option for next season, said he has pondered whether a potential Game 7 would be "the last time I put on a uniform."

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Hurricanes sign Haydn Fleury to 2 years, $2.6M

The Hurricanes signed defenseman Haydn Fleury, their first-round pick in 2014, to a two-year contract worth $2.6 million on Tuesday.

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Sporting KC's Pulido: I get little praise in Mexico

Sporting KC striker Alan Pulido doesn't understand why he hasn't received more recognition for his achievements compared to other Mexicans in MLS.

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Transfer Talk: Barca could move for PSV's Malen if Depay not an option

If a Barca move for Memphis Depay fails to materialise, Ronald Koeman may look to PSV's Donyell Malen. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Follow live: Dodgers eyeing first World Series title since 1988

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Barcelona in turmoil as president Josep Maria Bartomeu resigns along with entire board of directors

A major shake-up is underway at Barcelona after Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned as club president with immediate effect.

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Late drama as Real Madrid rescues point in the Champions League

A last-minute goal from Casemiro completed a stunning comeback from Real Madrid on Tuesday which earned the Spanish giants its first point of the new Champions League campaign.

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Red Wings' Bertuzzi awarded $3.5M, 1-year deal

An arbitrator on Tuesday awarded Detroit Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi a $3.5 million, one-year contract.

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Inside minor hockey leagues' pandemic-season plans

With COVID-19 remaining a factor into 2021, how will minor league hockey adjust? We check in with top execs from the AHL, ECHL and SPHL.

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Norris apologises for comments about Hamilton

McLaren driver Lando Norris has apologised for comments he made after Sunday's Portuguese Grand Prix in which he appeared to play down Lewis Hamilton's recent achievements.

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Will Red Sox add free agent closer? Alex Colomé, Liam Hendricks, Kirby Yates among potential targets

Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom has both Barnes and Darwinzon Hernandez as internal closer candidates for 2021. There also are plenty of talented relievers Bloom could target in free agency. The Red Sox also don’t need to use just one closer.

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Detroit Tigers reportedly interview two more Yankees coaches for manager opening

The Detroit Tigers have interviewed Marcus Thames, Phil Nevin and Carlos Mendoza — all from the New York Yankees — for their managerial opening.

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Red Sox Rumors: Yankees' Carlos Mendoza Spoke with BOS About Manager Job

The Boston Red Sox reportedly recently discussed their managerial opening with New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza. George A. King III of the New York Post wrote that Mendoza has also discussed the Detroit Tigers' opening. The Red Sox are looking to replace Ron Roenicke, whom they fired in September after an ugly 24-36 season.

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Another Double Amputee’s Fight for the Olympics Is Dealt a Major Setback

Blake Leeper says his prostheses level the playing field. But World Athletics has successfully argued that they give him an unfair advantage by making him artificially taller.

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Martin Perez pessimistic about returning to Red Sox in 2021?

Lefthander Martín Pérez hinted at pessimism about a return to the Red Sox in 2021. According to a major league source, the Red Sox have not informed Pérez about a final decision related to his 2021 option. The team has to make its official decision no later than three days after the conclusion of the World Series.

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Report: Backup for Badgers' Mertz also positive

Wisconsin might be down to its fourth-string quarterback after Chase Wolf tested positive for COVID-19, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.

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49ers lose Samuel, Wilson for multiple weeks

Just as the 49ers' offense was rounding into form, the team has lost wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring strain) and running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (high ankle sprain) for multiple weeks due to injury.

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Former Red Sox Daniel Bard earns NL Comeback Player of the Year award

Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard earned the 2020 NL Comeback Player of the Year award after an inspiring season with the Colorado Rockies.

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Nathan Eovaldi Had Epic Relief Performance In 18-Inning Red Sox Game Two Years Ago Today

There were no World Series games on Monday evening, but the day marked a memorable anniversary for Major League Baseball. Especially for Boston Red Sox fans. Because on Sept.

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Make that seven interviews for Red Sox manager's job

The Red Sox were out of this postseason chase before it really started, closing 24-36 and finishing last in the AL East for the fourth time since 2012. Boston set a franchise worst in earned run average, and manager Ron Roenicke was limited to one season in the job after serving as bench coach under Cora in 2018 and 2019. The Red Sox announced prior to their season finale with Atlanta they would not pick up Roenicke’s 2021 club option.

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Retweet costs Kiffin $25K as SEC admits error

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin was fined $25,000 on Monday for retweeting a post that called SEC officiating a disgrace, the same day the SEC acknowledged it should have stopped play to review a fourth-quarter kickoff during Saturday's Auburn-Ole Miss game.

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2 pitching coaches to split job for Rangers in '21

The Texas Rangers plan to utilize Doug Mathis and Brendan Sagara as co-pitching coaches in 2021.

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Cowboys DC feels heat after hot sauce mishap

Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Nolan's rough season took another bad turn Monday when he had to halt a call with reporters because he accidentally rubbed hot sauce in his eye.

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Seahawks' Carson week-to-week with foot sprain

Chris Carson is the latest blow to a suddenly banged-up Seahawks backfield. The running back is week-to-week with a mid-foot sprain.

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USMNT's Dest: I joined Barca to play the best

Sergino Dest says he made the jump from Ajax to Barcelona in order to play against the best in the world.

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Barca's Bartomeu: I kept Messi from joining rival

Josep Maria Bartomeu says he could not let Lionel Messi leave for a direct rival and that he was willing to accept the consequences.

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Barca howl over VAR's 'negative impact' after Clasico loss

Barcelona have launched a tirade against the implication of VAR, accusing it of benefitting their "direct opponents" in a nod towards Real Madrid.

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Transfer Talk: Real Madrid renew interest in Napoli's Fabian Ruiz

Real Madrid are preparing another attempt to bring in Napoli star Fabian Ruiz. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Cowboys DC feels heat after hot sauce mishap

Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Nolan's rough season took another bad turn Monday when he had to halt a call with reporters because he accidentally rubbed hot sauce in his eye.

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USMNT's Dest: I joined Barca to play the best

Sergino Dest says he made the jump from Ajax to Barcelona in order to play against the best in the world.

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Gase backs Darnold after QB's clunker vs. Bills

Adam Gase gave struggling QB Sam Darnold a pep talk and a vote of confidence after Sunday's loss.

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Bucs' Arians believes Antonio Brown has 'matured'

Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said Sunday that he believes Antonio Brown has "matured," and that the decision to sign the embattled receiver didn't come at the urging of quarterback Tom Brady.

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Seahawks' DK Metcalf runs down Cardinals' Budda Baker, prevents pick-six

Metcalf reached speeds greater than 22 mph to track down Baker from behind, a play that would loom large after the Cardinals' offense failed to score.

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Bucs' Arians believes Antonio Brown has 'matured'

Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said Sunday that he believes Antonio Brown has "matured," and that the decision to sign the embattled receiver didn't come at the urging of quarterback Tom Brady.

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So many questions still unanswered with the Masters coming soon

It's two weeks away. Patrick Cantlay is clearly ready. But Tiger and Phil? Who knows. Augusta National in November? We'll see. The Zozo Championship offered some insight, but there's still so much left unanswered.

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DeAndre Hopkins shows great hands, fancy footwork to put Cardinals on the board

DeAndre Hopkins reached into his bag of tricks, victimizing Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar to get the Cardinals going.

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DeAndre Hopkins shows great hands, fancy footwork to put Cardinals on the board

DeAndre Hopkins reached into his bag of tricks, victimizing Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar to get the Cardinals going.

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Cantlay rallies past Rahm, Thomas for Zozo title

Patrick Cantlay closed with a 7-under 65, rallying from four shots behind, to beat Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas Sunday in the Zozo Championship.

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Arsenal slips into bad, old habits in loss to Leicester

Arsenal have made great strides under Mikel Arteta, but Sunday's 1-0 defeat vs. Leicester was a flashback to all of the Gunners' worst qualities.

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Follow live: Wilson, Seahawks look to stay undefeated with visit to Cardinals

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Newton throws 3 INTs amid Pats' ongoing woes

Patriots QB Cam Newton continued a troubling trend in Sunday's 33-6 loss to the 49ers -- the worst home defeat in Bill Belichick's tenure as coach -- as he was sloppy with the ball and looked uncomfortable throughout.

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Garoppolo makes winning return to New England

Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo made a winning return to New England on Sunday in his first trip back to play the Patriots since the 2017 trade that sent him to the San Francisco 49ers.

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Bucs beat Raiders by 25 and look more like legit contenders each week

The Bucs took care of business behind Tom Brady's five-TD day but will have a growing target on their backs as they emerge as true playoff threats.

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Chargers, Justin Herbert break third-quarter doldrums to give rookie QB first NFL win

Justin Herbert continues to polish his resume, as he erupted in the third quarter to help the Chargers break a four-game losing skid.

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Raiders' depleted O-line has fewer answers than defense against Tom Brady

The Raiders couldn't overcome a tumultuous week and depleted O-line to keep up with Brady and the Bucs, as they fall to 3-3.

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Broncos' 10 straight losses to Chiefs include two subpar games from Drew Lock

Lock lost his second in a row to his hometown team as the Broncos were bullied by the Chiefs on a below-average day from quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

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Chiefs score plenty without much Patrick Mahomes

Mahomes tossed a touchdown to Tyreek Hill in the fourth quarter, but defense and special teams built the Chiefs big lead over the Broncos.

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Yankees coach Carlos Mendoza a candidate for Red Sox manager

Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza has talked with the Red Sox and Tigers about their respective managerial openings. Yankees hitting coach Marcus Thames, a former Tiger player, has also spoken to Detroit, who is looking for Ron Gardenhire’s replacement. The Red Sox fired Ron Roenicke in September.

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Does he stay or does he go? Evaluating Andrew Benintendi's Red Sox future

Andrew Benintendi has gone from a Rookie of the Year candidate to a mediocre outfielder in just a couple of years, but will the Sox move on from him or hope he rebounds? John Tomase examines what's next for the 26-year-old.

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Pirlo howls at Juve play: We shouldn't need a 'slap'

Juventus should not require a slap to wake up even if the atmosphere at grounds is soporific, Andrea Pirlo said after his side struggled to a draw.

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Follow live: Kershaw, Dodgers face Rays in pivotal Game 5 with series tied

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Follow live: Wilson, Seahawks look to stay undefeated with visit to Cardinals

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Follow live: Kershaw, Dodgers face Rays in pivotal Game 5 with series tied

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Schumacher wins Houston to snap long drought

Eight-time NHRA season champion Tony Schumacher won for the first time in more than two years Sunday in the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals at Houston Raceway Park.

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Rays win instant classic Game 4 with walk-off rally

Seesaw scoring, bruised bullpens and lots of drama: T.B. tied the series on Randy Arozarena's stumble home.

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Rays stun Dodgers on dramatic finish at plate

In one of the wildest finishes in World Series history, the Rays capitalized on a disastrous error and rallied for an 8-7 win over the Dodgers to even the World Series at 2-2.

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Indiana brings the chaos, Justin Fields brings his A-game, and more from Week 8

Does the college football universe really care who wins a Big Ten game? Why yes, yes, it does. From Indiana's oh-so-close score to upset Penn State to Justin Fields and Ohio State making their playoff case, let's enjoy this latest moment in 2020 time.

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Rays win instant-classic Game 4 with walk-off rally

See-saw scoring, bruised bullpens and lots of drama. Tampa Bay's 8-7 Game 4 win on Randy Arozarena's stumble home tied the series against the Dodgers.

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Rays stun Dodgers on dramatic finish at plate

In one of the wildest finishes in World Series history, the Rays capitalized on a disastrous error and rallied for an 8-7 win over the Dodgers to even the World Series at 2-2.

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Turner breaks Dodgers' career playoff HR mark

Justin Turner's first-inning home run Saturday night was the 12th postseason homer of his career, passing Duke Snider for the most in franchise history.

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Rays' Arozarena hits postseason-record 9th HR

With his fourth-inning shot off Dodgers starter Julio Urias in Saturday night's Game 4 of the World Series, Rays rookie Randy Arozarena became the first player to hit nine home runs in a single postseason.

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Source: Falcons' Jones (hamstring) to play Sun.

Falcons star Julio Jones, who had two touchdowns in his return from a hamstring injury in Week 6, will play Sunday against the Lions, a source told ESPN.

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Source: Cards' Hopkins expected to face Seattle

Cardinals receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who leads the NFL with 47 receptions for a league-high 601 yards, is expected to face the Seahawks on Sunday night despite being listed as questionable with an ankle injury, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 8

Notre Dame makes its true presence felt, while Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State are all unanimous picks.

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UT players on field for 'Eyes of Texas' after win

Texas players stood on the field together for the playing of "The Eyes of Texas" after Saturday's win over Baylor, after weeks of controversy over the song's ties to racist elements in school history.

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Union blast Toronto behind Santos' hat trick

Sergio Santos scored three goals as the Philadelphia Union moved into first place with a five-goal thrashing of Toronto FC.

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A dominant performance, a tearful goodbye and a legacy of greatness

Khabib Nurmagomedov ended his career on his own terms, fulfilling a promise to his mother.

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Big names at the top -- and bottom -- of the Zozo Championship leaderboard

Justin Thomas and Jon Rahm will chasing the win. But Sunday will also see Tiger and Phil together ... though way, way, way off the lead.

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Indiana finds way to win in wild finish vs. PSU

Indiana scored its first win over a top-10 opponent in 33 years with a wild sequence that began with letting Penn State score and ended with a controversial two-point conversion in overtime.

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Follow live: Dodgers look to keep offense going vs. Rays in Game 4

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Dodgers' Bellinger shifts to DH due to stiff back

Dodgers star Cody Bellinger will serve as the team's designated hitter in Saturday's Game 4 because of stiffness in his lower back.

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Torrence leads Top Fuel qualifying at Baytown

Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence made the quickest run in both qualifying sessions Saturday, powering to the No. 1 spot in the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals at Houston Raceway Park.

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Follow live: Dodgers look to keep offense going vs. Rays in Game 4

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Khabib retiring while at the top of his sport elicits memories of Michael Jordan

Khabib Nurmagomedov shocked the sports world with his retirement after winning at UFC 254.

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Is Israel Adesanya next for Robert Whittaker? Who's next for Justin Gaethje?

Khabib has taken off the gloves. What will that mean for Gaethje and the lightweight division? Will Whittaker get the rematch against Adesanya? Brett Okamoto plays matchmaker after UFC 254.

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Power wins pole for IndyCar season finale

Will Power won his fifth pole of the season and flirted with the St. Petersburg track record Saturday in qualifying for the IndyCar season finale.

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Bucks' Hill flies to Wisconsin to urge early voting

Bucks guard George Hill worked alongside about 50 volunteers from a Milwaukee-based organization walking through local neighborhoods Saturday to encourage people to vote early.

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World Series: Dodgers Top the Rays in Game 3 With a Stellar Pitching Performance

Walker Buehler delivered an outstanding performance on the mound, allowing one run and three hits while collecting 10 strikeouts.

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World Series: Dodgers Top the Rays in Game 3 With a Stellar Pitching Performance

Walker Buehler delivered an outstanding performance on the mound, allowing one run and three hits while collecting 10 strikeouts.

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QB Mertz rewrites Badgers' record book in debut

Graham Mertz, a redshirt freshman made starter after Jack Coan was injured in practice, broke the Wisconsin program record for completion percentage in a 45-7 win over Illinois.

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Small-ball for the win! How Dodgers' surprise scoring backed Buehler in Game 3

L.A.'s relentless offense stole bases, bashed homers and scored on a squeeze to beat the Rays.

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Dodgers' Buehler pins 10 K's on Rays in MLB first

Walker Buehler became the first pitcher in World Series history to record double-digit strikeouts in six innings, and the Dodgers overwhelmed Tampa Bay to pull within two of their first championship since 1988.

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Small-ball for the win! How Dodgers' surprise scoring backed Buehler in Game 3

L.A.'s relentless offense stole bases, bashed homers and scored on a squeeze to beat the Rays.

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Dodgers' Buehler pins 10 K's on Rays in MLB first

Walker Buehler became the first pitcher in World Series history to record double-digit strikeouts in six innings pitched, and the Dodgers overwhelmed Tampa Bay to pull within two of their first championship since 1988.

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Saban: Offense, not defense, now wins games

Even though he doesn't like it, Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban conceded Friday that a good defense no longer regularly beats a good offense in the college football ranks.

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High-flying Leeds, Aston Villa suggest this Premier League title race could be the best one ever

With teams like Leeds, Aston Villa, and Everton storming back from their faded glory days, this could be most unpredictable Premier League race yet.

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Turner ties Snider for Dodgers' playoffs HR lead

Justin Turner hit his 11th career postseason homer, a solo shot in the first inning of Game 3, to tie Duke Snider for the Dodgers' franchise lead, according to ESPN Stats and Information.

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Report: D-backs' Luis Urueta interviewed for Red Sox's managerial job

Arizona Diamondbacks bench coach Luis Urueta has interviewed for the Boston Red Sox’s vacant managerial position, according to ESPN’s Enrique Rojas. Urueta reportedly also spoke with the Red Sox when Alex Cora was fired in January. Ron Roenicke replaced Cora, and after a 24-36 record, was not brought back for 2021.

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After a year, what have we learned about Chaim Bloom's plan for the Red Sox?

We need to prioritize championship contention and that goal of doing it for multiple years." On the field, the 2020 season was a complete failure. All the same, it offered insight into how Bloom and the Red Sox are now approaching roster construction in pursuit of their long-term goal, a sort of road map for what it means for the team to pursue sustainability.

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Antonio Brown Plans to Visit Buccaneers as His Suspension Nears Its End

Brown, who has not played since Week 2 last season, still faces an N.F.L. investigation into accusations that he sexually assaulted his former trainer in 2017 and 2018.

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U.F.C. 254: What to Watch for From Nurmagomedov and Gaethje

Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight Justin Gaethje in a highly anticipated main event that was not on the radar at the start of 2020.

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Tony Finau's health and game are doing well after recovering from COVID-19

Tony Finau feels better, and he is thankful for that. With his health and his game improving, he has his eyes set on the Masters.

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McLaughlin to IndyCar; Penske leaves Supercars

Scott McLaughlin is leaving Australia's Supercars Championship ranks to race fulltime in IndyCar for Team Penske in 2021, the team announced Friday. Penske is ending its six-year run in Supercars competition.

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Bucs adding Antonio Brown all about maximizing Tom Brady's window

Signing Brown is risky, but the person who can make it work is Brady, who lobbied to add the receiver and has shown he can keep teammates in check.

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Bucs adding Antonio Brown all about maximizing Tom Brady's window

Signing Brown is risky, but the person who can make it work is Brady, who lobbied to add the receiver.

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Jackie Bradley Jr. not a 2020 Gold Glove finalist. Was Red Sox CF snubbed?

Jackie Bradley won’t win a Gold Glove this year. The finalists for Major League Baseball’s annual defensive excellence honors were announced Thursday and free-agent centerfielder whose Red Sox career has largely been defined by his excellence in the field wasn’t among the American League players selected. Finalists are determined by the SABR Defensive Index or SDI (a rare acronym within an acronym).

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Even if Mookie Betts wins World Series MVP, Red Sox were still right to trade him

Though watching Mookie Betts competing for his second World Series in three years might be a watch for Red Sox fans, our John Tomase argues that trading Betts was still the right decision for the Sox.

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Juventus, USMNT's McKennie tests negative for COVID

Juventus have said midfielder and United States international Weston McKennie has tested negative for the coronavirus.

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Follow live; Dodgers, Rays meet in pivotal Game 3

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Pogba's United future: No Sanchez-style pay bump

Paul Pogba's Man United future is the subject of this week's ESPN's Insider Notebook. PLUS: Axel Tuanzebe is captain material.

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The Dodgers' organizational success is rooted in a culture of consistency

If all goes according to plan, the Red Sox will return to the World Series sometime soon with a team exhibiting many of the same characteristics the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays have shown this season. Chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom, after all, spent 15 years with the Rays before coming to the Sox a year ago. But there’s more to be gained studying the Dodgers than the Rays.

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Report: USC bans WR amid possible fraud probe

USC sophomore wide receiver Munir McClain has been suspended since mid-September, his mother told the Los Angeles Times, in connection to a possible federal investigation into fraud related to the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program.

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Winter Sports Athletes Are Crisscrossing Europe for Races. Is That a Good Idea?

A World Cup schedule demands what medical experts have been advising against since March — large group gatherings and international travel.

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Khabib-Gaethje official as both hit 155 lb. limit

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje both made weight Friday for their UFC lightweight title unification bout, with each fighter weighing right at the 155-pound limit.

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Wentz rallies Eagles past Giants in final minute

Carson Wentz led a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown drives to carry the Philadelphia Eagles past the New York Giants on Thursday night, giving the Eagles an eight-game winning streak over their NFC East rivals.

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Wentz rallies Eagles past Giants in final minute

Carson Wentz led a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown drives to carry the Philadelphia Eagles past the New York Giants on Thursday night, giving the Eagles an eight-game winning streak over their NFC East rivals.

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Tripped up: Giants' Daniel Jones falls on a breakaway to the end zone

After running for 80 yards, Jones fell at the 8-yard line. The Giants eventually scored a TD.

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Big Ten: Any COVID cancellations a 'no contest'

If the Big Ten is forced to cancel any football games due to COVID-19 testing positivity rates within a team, the game will be deemed a "no contest," the conference announced on Thursday.

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Padres lefty Strahm to undergo knee surgery

San Diego Padres left-hander Matt Strahm is scheduled to undergo patellar tendon repair in his right knee.

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Daniel Jones drops 39-yard TD to Golden Tate to put Giants on scoreboard

New York's quarterback throws for more than 30 air yards and into a tight window to get his veteran wide receiver his first TD of the season.

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Ex-49er Stubblefield gets 15 years to life for rape

Former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison Thursday for raping a developmentally disabled woman.

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Former Red Sox Daniel Bard earns NL Comeback Player of the Year award

Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard earned the 2020 NL Comeback Player of the Year award after an inspiring season with the Colorado Rockies.

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Daniel Jones drops 39-yard TD to Golden Tate to put Giants on scoreboard

New York's quarterback throws for more than 30 air yards and into a tight window to get his veteran receiver his first TD of the season.

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Wilson: AB has taken right steps, 'been humbled'

Russell Wilson says Antonio Brown deserves another chance to play in the NFL.The Seattle Seahawks quarterback is still hoping it's with his team.

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Wilson: AB has taken right steps, 'been humbled'

Russell Wilson says Antonio Brown deserves another chance to play in the NFL.The Seattle Seahawks quarterback is still hoping it's with his team.

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Report: Sox begin interviewing managerial candidates

The Red Sox have begun their search for their next manager. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Sox have started to interview candidates, including Cubs third base coach Will Venable and Pirates bench coach Don Kelly, a pair of former players who only recently transitioned to the dugout. Venable and Kelly last saw big league action in 2016.

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Another Failed Drug Test Is Linked to a Bob Baffert Horse

In September, the Baffert-trained filly Gamine tested positive for a banned substance for the second time this year, according to two people familiar with the results of the test. It was the 28th violation in Baffert’s career.

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Follow live: Wentz; Eagles seek home win against Giants

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Clark commits to Kentucky over UNC, 2 others

No. 19-ranked Skyy Clark became the third top-20 junior to announce his commitment, choosing Kentucky over North Carolina, UCLA and Memphis.

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Tiger Woods knew his game wasn't ready, then proved it

He hinted that there was still plenty of work to be done before his Masters title defense in a few weeks. All an opening-round 76 at the Zozo Championship did was illustrate he was right all along.

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Real Madrid implodes in stunning Champions League defeat

Shakhtar Donetsk produced one of the most memorable upsets in Champions League history, beating 13-time winner Real Madrid 3-2 on home soil.

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2020 hit Olympic fencer hard

When she started to fence at the age of seven on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, Ysaora Thibus never dared dream of becoming an Olympian.

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Magnussen, Grosjean to leave Haas at end of 2020

Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean will not remain with Haas next year, meaning the Formula One team will have an all-new lineup for 2021.

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Tottenham's squad on Gareth Bale's first debut in 2007: Where are they now?

Tottenham gave Gareth Bale his debut in 2007 against Man United. Here's where the squad from his first game are now.

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How Brandon Lowe got his swing straightened out at exactly the right time

Tampa Bay's best hitter has been a mess most of the postseason, but getting in touch with his personal hitting coach changed everything.

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How Brandon Lowe got his swing straightened out at exactly the right time

Tampa Bay's best hitter has been a mess most of the postseason, but getting in touch with his personal hitting coach changed everything.

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Advantage Monterrey after Copa MX first leg

Nico Sanchez netted the only goal as Monterrey defeated Club Tijuana 1-0 in the first leg of the 2019-20 Copa MX final on Wednesday.

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Will Dodgers be OK if Dustin May, Tony Gonsolin don't contribute more?

The young pitchers have struggled with their new roles, which could be an issue if others don't pick up the slack.

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Dodgers keep Urias' arm fresh for Game 4 start

With the World Series tied 1-1, the Dodgers will go with Walker Buehler, Julio Urias and Clayton Kershaw to start the next three games.

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NFL Week 7 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

A matchup of 5-0 teams in Tennessee is the week’s main event. But keep your eyes on a potential upset in Arizona as Kyler Murray leads his upstart Cardinals against the 5-0 Seahawks.

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World Series: Rays Bounce Back With a Narrow Win Over the Dodgers

Brandon Lowe burst out of his slump with two home runs, and Blake Snell was dominant on the mound as Tampa Bay rebounded from a lopsided Game 1 loss.

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Rampant Coman stars as Bayern thrash Atletico

Kingsley Coman's brace and assist helped defending Champions League winners Bayern Munich ease past Atletico Madrid 4-0 in their Group A opener.

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Lowe busts out with 2 HRs as Rays even Series

Brandon Lowe became the first player to hit two opposite-field homers in a World Series game, and the Rays' bullpen held on for a 6-4 win in Game 2.

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Lowe busts out with 2 HRs as Rays even up WS

Brandon Lowe became the first player ever to hit two opposite-field homers in a World Series game, and the Rays' bullpen held on for a 6-4 win in Game 2.

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How can the SF Giants acquire a transcendent star similar to Dodgers' Mookie Betts?

The Boston Red Sox made a colossal mistake. It didn’t take a heroic performance in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday for Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts to prove the Red Sox were fools for parting with him, but it certainly didn’t help Boston’s case that Betts looked like the best player in the world against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Did the Red Sox make a similar offer to Mookie Betts and he simply wanted out?

Mike Felger puts a lot of caveats on a conversation he had at a cocktail party, but someone who might know told him that the Red Sox offered Mookie Betts a similar deal to the Dodgers and the All-Star outfielder turned it down.

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Follow live: Bellinger, Dodgers seek 2-0 series lead

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Wait, is LeBron James now a Dodgers fan?

James often called himself a Yankees fan, even rooting against his Indians. Is he now wearing Dodger blue?

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Biggest Week 7 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams: Julio Jones, Joe Mixon, Michael Thomas and more

Week 7 sees a whole host of offensive linemen felled by injuries, while receivers continue to nurse strains and sprains large and small.

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Transfer Talk: PSG, Juve monitoring Ramos' contract situation

With his contract expiring in 2021, Juventus and PSG are plotting moves for Real Madrid talisman Sergio Ramos. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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World Series' Game 1 draws record-low viewers

The opener received a 5.1 rating and was seen by an average of 9,195,000 viewers, according to Nielsen.

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World Series' Game 1 draws record-low viewers

Los Angeles' 8-3 win over Tampa Bay received a 5.1 rating and was seen by an average of 9,195,000 viewers on Fox Tuesday night, according to Nielsen Media Research. The previous low was also a Rays game, in 2008 against the Phillies.

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Cash defends career-high pitch count by Glasnow

Rays manager Kevin Cash said his thinking behind sticking with starter Tyler Glasnow in the fifth inning of Tuesday's World Series Game 1 was "just trust that he had plenty of stuff to keep us right there."

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Today in History

Tens of thousands of Vietnam War protesters began two days of demonstrations in Washington, D.C. In 1971, President Richard Nixon nominated Lewis F. Powell and William H. Rehnquist to the U.S. Supreme Court. Both nominees were confirmed. In 2001, Washington, D.C., postal worker Thomas L. Morris Jr. died of inhalation anthrax as officials began testing thousands of postal employees.

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Nashville maintain unbeaten record against FCD

Randall Leal, Jhonder Cadiz and Daniel Rios scored goals as Nashville SC coasted to 3-0 win over visiting FC Dallas on Wednesday.

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Dodgers right-hander Gonsolin will start Game 2

Rookie right-hander Tony Gonsolin will start for the Dodgers in World Series Game 2 against the Rays on Wednesday.

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Dodgers right-hander Gonsolin will start Game 2

Rookie right-hander Tony Gonsolin will start for the Dodgers in World Series Game 2 against the Rays on Wednesday.

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LEADING OFF: Astros-Rays go to Game 7, LA trails Braves 3-2

The Astros are channeling the 2004 Red Sox, hoping to “cowboy up” for a stunning comeback that could send them to the World Series in Arlington, Texas. The only task left — winning Game 7 of their AL Championship Series against the Rays. Trailing 3-0 in the series earlier this week, Houston players watched a documentary about Boston’s rally from a similar deficit in the ALCS against the Yankees — the only time in baseball’s 116-year postseason history a club trailed 3-0 and advanced.

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The Dodgers piled on the runs and seized control of the World Series.

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Dominant Kershaw propels Dodgers in Game 1

Clayton Kershaw carved through the Rays' lineup, retiring 17 of the final 18 batters he faced and leading the Dodgers to an 8-3 victory in Game 1 of the 116th World Series on Tuesday night.

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Dominant Kershaw propels Dodgers in Game 1

Clayton Kershaw carved through the Rays lineup, retiring 17 of the final 18 batters he faced and leading the Dodgers to an 8-3 victory in Game 1 of the 116th World Series on Tuesday night.

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The Red Sox fan's viewing guide to the 2020 World Series

Obviously, former Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts is the main story, as he looks to win his second World Series title in three years and bring a trophy to Los Angeles for the first time since 1988. But the Boston connections go far beyond Betts, with other familiar names set to take the sport’s biggest stage over the next 10 days. Here’s a Red Sox fan’s viewing guide for the 2020 World Series: Mookie Betts is the odds-on favorite to win World Series MVP Yes, the focus will mostly be on Betts, th...

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Phoenix won't host USL final after slur incident

USL side Phoenix Rising will not host the league championship final should it advance to the match.

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Calif. to allow fans at outdoor pro sports events

California will allow fans to attend outdoor professional sporting events in areas at less risk for the coronavirus, it was announced on Tuesday.

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Lomachenko recovering from shoulder surgery

Vasiliy Lomachenko's shoulder pain was enough for his father and trainer, Anatoly, to want him to withdraw from the fight, but according to manager Egis Klimas, the former lightweight champion said he would retire if forced to do so.

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Roberts expects G2 to be bullpen 'kind of game'

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts isn't saying who will start Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, but he indicated that it's likely they won't be depending on only one guy.

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Calif. to allow fans at outdoor pro sports events

California will allow fans to attend outdoor professional sporting events in areas at less risk for the coronavirus, it was announced on Tuesday.

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Longtime MLB umpire Derryl Cousins dies at 74

Former major league umpire Derryl Cousins, who worked three World Series during a career that lasted over three decades, died Monday after a bout with cancer. He was 74.

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Calif. to allow fans at outdoor pro sports events

California will allow fans to attend outdoor professional sporting events in areas at less risk for the coronavirus, it was announced on Tuesday.

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Calif. to allow fans at outdoor pro sports events

California will allow fans to attend outdoor professional sporting events in areas at less risk for the coronavirus, it was announced on Tuesday.

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Chiefs can't wait to add Le'Veon Bell to a loaded offensive lineup

Kansas City ran for 245 yards on Monday and Clyde Edwards-Helaire had 161 on his own, but he and the Chiefs are ready to share with Bell.

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Updates: World Series Game 1

The Tampa Bay Rays are in their first World Series since 2008, while the Los Angeles Dodgers are back for the third time in four years.

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Follow live: Kershaw, Glasnow face off in Game 1 of World Series

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Tiger considers playing in Houston before Masters

Tiger Woods said on Tuesday that he is considering adding another tournament before the Masters -- the Houston Open.

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Follow live: Kershaw, Glasnow face off in Game 1 of World Series

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Mahomes breaks NFL touchdown pass record

And just like that Patrick Mahomes broke a NFL touchdown pass record as the Kansas City Chiefs got back to winning ways against the Buffalo Bills.

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Police probe threats to Pickford, Richarlison

Merseyside Police are investigating threats made online towards Everton's Jordan Pickford and Richarlison after the derby against Liverpool.

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Boosted by $150m war chest, Bayern targets Champions League domination

Only one team in Champions League history has previously won back-to-back titles.

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What to Expect From the Dodgers and Rays in World Series Game 1

The battle for the 2020 World Series title starts tonight at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

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Gase on DC Williams' veiled dig: 'I wasn't happy'

Jets coach Adam Gase, trying to keep his winless team from fracturing, wasn't pleased that defensive coordinator Gregg Williams took a veiled shot at the offense when speaking to reporters Friday.

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Zeke on Dallas loss: 'I'm sorry; this one is on me'

Ezekiel Elliott's fumbles on back-to-back drives for Dallas in the first and second quarters changed Monday night's 38-10 loss to the Cardinals. Afterward, Elliott didn't make excuses.

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Zeke on Dallas loss: 'I'm sorry; this one is on me'

Ezekiel Elliott's fumbles on back-to-back drives for Dallas in the first and second quarters changed Monday night's 38-10 loss to the Cardinals. Afterward, Elliott didn't make excuses.

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Murray still perfect at AT&T Stadium as Cards roll

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray improved to 7-0 all-time at Dallas' AT&T Stadium, a run of success dating back to his high school years competing for the Texas state championship.

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Luhnow again denies role in Astros' sign scandal

Former Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, in an interview with KPRC-TV, denied that he knew about the team's sign stealing and said individuals who were involved in the scandal are still working for the club.

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Randy Arozarena shines brightest in Rays' no-star approach to owning October

The playoff sensation rewriting record books is part of Tampa Bay's program to beat you in the postseason.

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Luhnow again denies role in Astros' sign scandal

Ex-Astros GM Jeff Luhnow denied in an interview with KPRC-TV that he knew about the team's sign stealing and he said that individuals who were involved in the scandal are still working for the club.

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Murray still perfect at AT&T Stadium as Cards roll

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray improved to 7-0 all-time at Dallas' AT&T Stadium, a run of success dating back to his high school years competing for the Texas state championship.

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Union edge Revs to keep pressure on Toronto

Anthony Fontana scored in the second half to help the Philadelphia Union earn a 2-1 win over the New England Revolution on Monday in Foxborough.

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Cowboys OL Martin out vs. Cards with concussion

Pro Bowl right guard Zack Martin suffered a concussion in the first quarter of the Cowboys' game against the Cardinals and was ruled out to return.

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Allen ties Bills' recent struggles to his poor play

After a 4-0 start to the season during which Josh Allen resembled a possible MVP candidate, the Bills have now dropped two games in a row, with their struggling quarterback acknowledging, "This team can't afford to have me play poorly."

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Red Sox owners partner with developer to revitalize Fenway Park area

The Boston Red Sox owners have partnered with a prominent developer to launch a projected on constructing a new look just beyond the walls of Fenway Park.

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Allen ties Bills' recent struggles to his poor play

After a 4-0 start to the season during which Josh Allen resembled a possible MVP candidate, the Bills have now dropped two games in a row, with their struggling quarterback acknowledging, "This team can't afford to have me play poorly."

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Lawyer for group of ex-players fires back at Iowa

A civil rights attorney stated a group of eight Black former Iowa players' demands in a letter to the university earlier this month, demanding $20 million and the firings of head coach Kirk Ferentz, offensive line coach Brian Ferentz and AD Gary Barta.

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4 Sites Around Fenway Park to Be Redeveloped

The Boston Red Sox aren't the only thing at Fenway Park set for a makeover this off-season. The team's owners and the family behind the Jersey Street Red Sox Team Store announced Monday that they plan to redevelop four sites on five acres surrounding the storied ballpark to create "beautiful, dynamic streetscapes." The project includes all the buildings that stand opposite the park along Jersey Street, formerly known as Yawkey Way.

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In rarity, Chiefs turn to ground game in victory

Rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed for 161 yards as the Chiefs turned to their ground game in a 26-17 victory against the Bills on Monday.

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Chiefs starting RT Schwartz exits with back injury

The Chiefs lost starting right tackle Mitchell Schwartz to a back injury in the first half of Monday night's game against the Bills. Backup defensive end Alex Okafor was also ruled out with a hamstring injury.

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In rarity, Chiefs turn to ground game in victory

Rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed for 161 yards as the Chiefs turned to their ground game in a 26-17 win against the Bills on Monday.

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Struggles by Bills, Allen against AFC elite a cause for concern

Buffalo, once 4-0, was pushed around for the second straight week in loss to Kansas City.

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Thornton spoke to Montana on leaving Bay Area

Joe Thornton talked to Joe Montana ahead of his free agency about what it would be like to leave a San Francisco Bay Area team.

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U.S. stars Tobin Heath, Christen Press score first Man United goals

United States internationals Christen Press and Tobin Heath scored their first goals for Manchester United in a 4-2 win away to West Ham.

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USWNT's Alex Morgan suffers setback, out for weeks

Morgan says her Tottenham debut has been delayed and she will be out of action for "another few weeks."

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Thornton spoke to Montana on leaving Bay Area

Joe Thornton talked to Joe Montana about what it would be like to leave a Bay Area team ahead of his free agency.

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49ers' George Kittle scores 44-yard TD on fourth-and-2

San Francisco quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo beats the blitz with a throw in stride to his tight end.

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Source: Bucs acquire starting Jets NT McLendon

The Jets and Bucs finalized a trade that sends starting nose tackle Steve McLendon and a 2023 seventh-round draft pick to Tampa Bay for a 2022 sixth-round pick, a source confirmed.

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Heath, Press score first goals with Man Utd

United States internationals Christen Press and Tobin Heath scored their first goals for Manchester United in a 4-2 win away to West Ham.

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Transfer Talk: Man United given new hope in Sancho chase

Man Utd's long courtship of Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is not over, with reports surfacing that a deal can be struck. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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49ers' George Kittle scores 44-yard TD on fourth-and-2

San Francisco quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo beats the blitz with a throw in stride to his tight end.

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Follow live: Goff, Rams in search of third straight win taking on 49ers

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Rodgers stifled by Bucs' defense as Packers lose

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers couldn't escape the Buccaneers' swarming defense on Sunday, throwing a pair of interceptions -- including a rare-pick six -- as Green Bay lost for the first time this season.

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Tagovailoa makes NFL debut in Dolphins' blowout

Tua Tagovailoa played his first NFL snaps for the Miami Dolphins close to the end of their 24-0 win over the New York Jets on Sunday.

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Tom Brady & Co. deliver KO performance as Bucs hand Packers first loss

First the Bucs defense changed the momentum of the game with turnovers, then the offense poured it on.

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Fantasy football highs and lows from NFL Week 6: D'Andre Swift delivers

A breakout performance by D'Andre Swift and a huge day by Derrick Henry highlight the Week 6 fantasy football takeaways from Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft.

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After Shutout Loss to Miami, Jets Stand as Only Winless Team

Ryan Fitzpatrick threw three touchdowns for the Dolphins, who gave the rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa his first N.F.L. action late in the fourth quarter.

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Follow live: Dodgers, Braves duke it out in NLCS Game 7 with World Series berth on the line

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Follow live: Goff, Rams in search of third straight win taking on 49ers

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Rodgers stifled by Bucs' defense as Packers lose

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers couldn't escape the Buccaneers' swarming defense on Sunday, throwing a pair of interceptions -- including a rare-pick six -- as Green Bay lost for the first time this season.

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Tagovailoa makes NFL debut in Dolphins' blowout

Tua Tagovailoa played his first NFL snaps for the Miami Dolphins close to the end of their 24-0 win over the New York Jets on Sunday.

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Fantasy football highs and lows from Week 6: D'Andre Swift delivers

A breakout performance by D'Andre Swift and a huge day by Derrick Henry highlight the Week 6 fantasy football takeaways from Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft.

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Follow live: Dodgers, Braves duke it out in NLCS Game 7 with World Series berth on the line

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Phils pitching coach retires after 1 year with team

Phillies pitching coach Bryan Price is retiring. Under Price, Phillies starters improved their ERA from 4.64 in 2019 to 4.08 this season.

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Steve Torrence beats father Billy in Top Fuel final

Steve Torrence powered past father Billy Torrence on Sunday in the Top Fuel final in Texas.

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Jansen flashes the relief Dodgers 'know and love'

Kenley Jansen struck out the side to close out the Dodgers' Game 5 NLCS win, and in picking up the save in Saturday's Game 6, he proved to his teammates that the good Kenley Jansen is back.

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Astros' rally falls short, ending turbulent year

The Astros fell short of a historic comeback in the ALCS, losing 4-2 to the Rays in Game 7 on Saturday night.

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'Nobody said it was gonna be easy': How the Dodgers earned an NLCS Game 7

Down 3-1 to the Braves, here's how the Dodgers have kept their World Series hopes alive.

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Sources: Browns' Mayfield, OBJ expected to play

Baker Mayfield and Odell Beckham Jr. are both expected to play Sunday despite their questionable statuses, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Source: Fournette likely to be active but limited

Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette, listed as questionable for Sunday's home game against the Packers with an ankle injury, is expected to be active but limited, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Sports to Watch This Week

Sports rebounded from early closures amid the coronavirus pandemic. Though several league bubbles have popped, these tournaments and titles are yet to be taken.

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Rays Thwart Astros’ Comeback and Reach Their Second World Series

With a victory over Houston in Game 7 of the A.L.C.S., Tampa Bay avoided becoming the second team to lose a seven-game series after taking a 3-0 lead.

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Sources: Browns' Mayfield, OBJ expected to play

Baker Mayfield and Odell Beckham Jr. are both expected to play Sunday despite their questionable statuses, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 7

Georgia loses but remains a popular pick, while Alabama and Clemson solidify spots in the top two moving forward. Cincinnati, Coastal Carolina, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M get nods this week, and BYU and Notre Dame remain in the picture.

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Betts, with another great grab, shows what Dodgers wanted

"He just impacts the game in so many different ways," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. "Walker was kind of stressing a little bit." Betts' defense, Buehler's pitching and consecutive first-inning home runs by Seager and Justin Turner boosted the Dodgers to a 3-1 win that forced the National League Championship Series to a Game 7.

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Jansen flashes the relief Dodgers 'know and love'

Kenley Jansen struck out the side to close out the Dodgers' Game 5 NLCS win, and in picking up the save in Saturday's Game 6, he proved to his teammates that the good Kenley Jansen is back.

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Fight Night Takeaways: Ortega's title shot is deserved; Andrade a contender at 125

Brian Ortega showed improved striking in win over Chan Sung Jung, and Jéssica Andrade beat Katlyn Chookagian.

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Melia howler gifts Fire draw with Sporting KC

Djordje Mihailovic helped the Chicago Fire salvage a point against Sporting Kansas City with a late goal in Saturday afternoon's 2-2 draw.

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Randy Arozarena keeps raking, slams seventh HR of playoffs in ALCS Game 7

The rookie outfielder put the Rays up quickly with a two-run shot against the Astros.

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Randy Arozarena keeps raking, slams seventh HR of playoffs in ALCS Game 7

The rookie outfielder put the Rays up quickly with a two-run shot against the Astros.

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Dodgers pondering NLCS Game 7 starter options

While rookie Tony Gonsolin is on schedule to pitch Sunday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says he's still considering all options before naming his starting pitcher for Game 7 of the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves.

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Hoping Alex Cora returns as Red Sox manager, and other thoughts

Dan Shaughnessy Hoping Alex Cora returns as Red Sox manager, and other thoughts Picked-up pieces while wondering whether the Patriots and Broncos will actually take the field at Gillette … ▪ News that the Red Sox are bringing back their entire coaching staff, minus Jerry Narron and Craig Bjornson, means one of two things: either Alex Cora is the “new” Red Sox manager or the Sox are going to hire a puppet to carry out the wishes of the nerds in the front office. Here’s hoping it’s Cora.

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Fenway first: Ballpark becomes voting venue

Bostonians who lined up at the nation's oldest ballpark on Saturday were far more focused on the ballot box than the batter's box. Hundreds of people cast their votes at Fenway Park, which city officials are using as an alternative to indoor venues during the pandemic. Voter Rob Cohen said he's a 3-minute walk from his nearest polling location but he chose to take a 20-minute bus ride and then stand in line 45 minutes to cast his vote at the storied ballpark.

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Astros, cheating scandal and all, are one win away from making history

HOUSTON - The Houston Astros are on the brink of history. With a victory in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Astros come within one win of repeating a feat only the 2004 Boston Red Sox have done -- come back from a three-game deficit to win a best-of-seven series. In 2004, the Red Sox made a stunning comeback against the New York Yankees.

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Houston Astros' resilience vs. Tampa Bay Rays in ALCS reminiscent of 2004 Boston Red Sox

With Friday's 7-4 win, the Astros have joined those Red Sox as the only clubs in major league history to force a Game 7 after trailing a best-of-seven series by three games. Does history have room for a second club to fully overcome the daunting deficit? We will learn on Saturday, when Game 7, seemingly an impossible thought several days ago, will now take place.

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Follow live: No. 2 Alabama clashes with No. 3 Georgia in huge SEC showdown

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Bird backs Rapinoe on soccer-WNBA contrast

Sue Bird backed Megan Rapinoe on her remarks about why women's soccer seems to enjoy more public support than women's basketball.

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Follow live: Astros look to complete historic series comeback in Game 7

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'Dangerous' Seager hits 2 HRs, L.A. stays alive

Corey Seager homered twice for the Dodgers in Friday's 7-3 Game 5 win over the Braves in the National League Championship Series. Seager has 10 RBIs this week.

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How MLB old school beat new: Inside the Astros' big inning that won Game 6

When Rays ace Blake Snell ran into trouble, Kevin Cash played the odds, but Dusty Baker's team grabbed the win.

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'Dangerous' Seager hits 2 HRs, L.A. stays alive

Corey Seager homered twice for the Dodgers in Friday's 7-3 Game 5 win over the Braves in the National League Championship Series. Seager has 10 RBIs this week.

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How MLB old school beat new: Inside the Astros' big inning that won Game 6

When Rays ace Blake Snell ran into trouble, Kevin Cash played the odds, but Dusty Baker's team grabbed the victory.

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Astros aren't anything like '04 Red Sox, even if they come back from down 3-0 in ALCS

The Astros are on the brink of overcoming a 3-0 deficit in the ALCS after Friday's 7-4 win in Game 6 over the Rays. If Houston wins Game 7, then it will be just the second time in MLB history a team has come back from down 3-0 in a best-of-seven series. The only team to accomplish the feat was the 2004 Red Sox, who came back to defeat their arch-rivals, the Yankees, in the ALCS and then went on to sweep the Cardinals in the World Series.

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Astros aren't anything like '04 Red Sox, even if they come back from down 3-0 in ALCS

The Astros are on the brink of overcoming a 3-0 deficit in the ALCS after Friday's 7-4 win in Game 6 over the Rays. If Houston wins Game 7, then it will be just the second time in MLB history a team has come back from down 3-0 in a best-of-seven series. The only team to accomplish the feat was the 2004 Red Sox, who came back to defeat their arch-rivals, the Yankees, in the ALCS and then went on to sweep the Cardinals in the World Series.

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Astros rekindle memories of '04 Red Sox in ALCS

The Houston Astros are bringing back memories of the 2004 Boston Red Sox after climbing out of a 3-0 hole to the Tampa Bay Rays to force Saturday's decisive Game 7 in the ALCS.

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LEADING OFF: Astros on brink of historic comeback vs Rays

The Astros are channeling the 2004 Red Sox, hoping to “cowboy up” for a stunning comeback that could send them to the World Series in Arlington, Texas. The only task left — winning Game 7 of their AL Championship Series against the Rays. Trailing 3-0 in the series earlier this week, Houston players watched a documentary about Boston’s rally from a similar deficit in the ALCS against the Yankees — the only time in baseball’s 116-year postseason history a club trailed 3-0 and advanced.

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Astros rekindle memories of '04 Red Sox in ALCS

The Houston Astros are bringing back memories of the 2004 Boston Red Sox after climbing out of a 3-0 hole to the Tampa Bay Rays to force Saturday's decisive Game 7 in the ALCS.

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Look out, 2004 Red Sox. The Astros' ALCS comeback is already making postseason history

By forcing Game 7 in the ALCS, the Houston Astros have already made MLB postseason history.

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Astros' Alex Bregman, Carlos Correa watched 2004 Red Sox highlights as motivation for ALCS comeback

The Astros are hoping to become the second team in baseball history to come back from an 0-3 deficit to win a playoff series, and to do so, they’re drawing inspiration from the only team to ever do it. After the Rays won the first three games against Houston to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the ALCS, Astros infielders Alex Bregman and Carlos Correa turned to the 2004 Red Sox for a little motivation.

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Hoping Alex Cora returns as Red Sox manager, and other thoughts

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Braves' Minter K's 7 in 3 innings in starting debut

After becoming the first Major League Baseball pitcher to make his starting debut in a postseason game, A.J. Minter struck out seven Dodgers over three innings, the most ever in a playoff outing of three or fewer innings, starter or reliever.

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Jets DC Williams' cryptic remark adds to tension

On Friday, defensive coordinator Gregg Williams took a veiled shot at the team's offense, suggesting the defensive struggles aren't entirely the fault of the defense.

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When it comes to 40-man roster construction, it looks like the Red Sox have their work cut out for them early this offseason. With seven players on the 60-day injured list and six prospects needing to be added to the roster in order to be protected from the Rule 5 draft, Boston has 40 spots for 53 candidates and a bunch of cuts to make before the middle of November.

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Takeaways: Astros make history, even ALCS with Rays

Houston became just the second MLB team ever to force a Game 7 after trailing a series 3-0.

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Jets DC Williams' cryptic remark adds to tension

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Follow live: Braves look to bounce Dodgers, clinch first World Series berth since 1999

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Source: Bell can make up to $1.69M with Chiefs

Kansas City signed Le'Veon Bell to a one-year deal that will have a $1 million base salary along with up to $1 million in playing time and playoff incentives, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. In total, the contract could pay Bell $1.69 million.

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Santos rip up Robinho contract amid public outcry

Santos have suspended the contract of former Brazil international forward Robinho, the club announced on Friday.

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Source: Bell can make up to $1.69M with Chiefs

Kansas City signed Le'Veon Bell to a one-year deal that will have a $1 million base salary along with up to $1 million in playing time and playoff incentives, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. In total, the contract could pay Bell $1.69 million.

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MLB players extend COVID-free streak to 47 days

MLB players extended their streak of consecutive days with no new positive COVID-19 tests to 47 through Thursday.

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N.F.L.’s Next Man Up Ethos Persists Through Injury and Pandemic

Football encourages fans to distance themselves from players’ humanity, rendering gruesome injuries like Dak Prescott’s and Covid-19 shutdowns like the Titans’ mere occupational hazards.

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Solskjaer must drop Pogba and De Gea to save his job

The time has come for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to drop David de Gea and Paul Pogba and trust their replacements to keep him in a job.

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La Liga kept Messi, but the talent drain to the Premier League is a concern

Spanish clubs were unusually subdued and playing second fiddle to the Premier League during the recent transfer window. Should La Liga be worried?

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With Kershaw coming up short, Dodgers are on the brink again

L.A. needs to win three straight to avoid another huge disappointment.

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With Kershaw coming up short, Dodgers are on the brink again

Blame the ace, blame the manager, blame the offense -- ultimately it doesn't matter. L.A. needs to win three straight to avoid another huge disappointment.

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Updates from the bubble: Peace on the 12th floor, weight cuts in progress

A quick look inside the Top Rank bubble as the Lomachenko vs. Lopez title unification fight nears.

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Braves rookie outduels Kershaw as L.A. on brink

The Braves' Bryse Wilson, who hadn't pitched in nearly three weeks, threw six one-hit innings and held the advantage his offense provided off a shaky Clayton Kershaw in a 10-2 victory that put Atlanta one win from the World Series.

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Cyborg chokes out Blencowe for first submission victory, retains Bellator title

Cris Cyborg defended her Bellator women's featherweight championship Thursday when she choken out Arlene Blencowe for her first submission victory in 26 pro bouts.

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Braves rookie outduels Kershaw as L.A. on brink

The Braves' Bryse Wilson, who hadn't pitched in nearly three weeks, threw six one-hit innings and held the advantage his offense provided off a shaky Clayton Kershaw in a 10-2 victory that put Atlanta one win from the World Series.

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Correa calls walk-off HR: 'I'm going to end it'

Carlos Correa credited an in-game tip from Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron as helping pave the way for his ninth-inning heroics. "I was like, 'Wow, this feels good,'" he said.

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Correa calls walk-off HR as Astros stay alive

Carlos Correa credited an in-game tip from Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron as helping pave the way for his ninth-inning heroics. "I was like, 'Wow, this feels good,'" he said.

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Baker's bullpen bet helps Astros survive to G6

The Astros and manager Dusty Baker pulled off an improbable postseason victory Thursday behind an inexperienced pitching lineup and a game-winning home run from Carlos Correa.

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Wind gusts challenge Dodgers, Braves in Game 4

Winds blowing at 15 mph at the start of Game 4 of the NLCS proved challenging for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.

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What the Chiefs need from new running back Le'Veon Bell

Bell provides the Chiefs with a better option along the goal line and in short yardage and gives them depth, which they've proved is needed before.

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Astros hope they can emulate 2004 Red Sox

It was in October 2004 that the Boston Red Sox accomplished the miraculous by mastering the mundane task of winning one game at a time, coming back from a 3-0 deficit to beat the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series. It had never happened, and it hasn’t happened since, for a team to come from three games down to win a best-of-seven playoff series. But with their 4-3 Game 5 win over the Rays on Thursday at Petco Park in San Diego, the Astros are halfway home.

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Daily Red Sox Links: Billy Beane, MLB Draft Order, Alex Cora

As we discussed in the Links over the weekend, the Red Sox owners may be selling a minority stake in their FSG group that also owns Liverpool as well as other sports properties. Billy Beane is part of the group that could be buying the minority stake, and if the deal goes through he will indeed be leaving the A’s, but to focus on soccer. Jared Diamond, Joshua Robinson and Miriam Gottfried; Wall Street Journal) If you’re like me, the entire thing about SPACs and all that is over your head.

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Saban: 'Doing great,' hoping to face Georgia

Alabama coach Nick Saban said on his weekly radio show Thursday that he's feeling great and doesn't have any symptoms of COVID-19 after testing positive on Wednesday. Saban said he would hate to miss Saturday's game against Georgia.

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What the Chiefs need from new running back Le'Veon Bell

Bell provides Kansas City with a better option along the goal line and in short yardage and gives them depth, which they've proved is needed before.

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Sources: NBA, union extend negotiations on CBA

The NBA and National Basketball Players Association are extending a negotiating window that preserves each side's rights to terminate the collective bargaining agreement due to the pandemic to Oct. 30, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday.

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Red Sox Offseason Preview: Eight Free Agent Position Players Boston Could Target

Much of the Boston Red Sox’s attention this offseason probably will focus on improving the pitching staff, which struggled throughout Major League Baseball’s condensed 2020 season. But that doesn’t mean Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom won’t scour the market for upgrades elsewhere, especially with other holes to fill and depth being of the utmost importance in today’s game. Most notably, the Red Sox will need another outfielder if Jackie Bradley Jr. signs elsewhere.

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Follow live: Dodgers turn to Kershaw to even NLCS with Braves

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Inside the historic first inning that saved the Dodgers' season

In one stunning half hour, L.A. unleashed all it can be.

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Clark makes MLS history in NYRB draw with TFC

Caden Clark scored the tying goal in the 77th minute and the visiting New York Red Bulls rallied for a 1-1 draw against league-leading Toronto FC.

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Takeaways: Dodgers make history in rout of Braves; Astros stay alive in ALCS

L.A.'s offense scored a postseason-record 11 first-inning runs to crush Atlanta, while Houston averted a sweep.

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Time away from tennis and 'Mamba Mentality': 2020 was the year Kyrgios needed

In a year he has spent mostly at home in Canberra, Nick Kyrgios opens up to ESPN about his time away from tennis, his reaction to Kobe Bryant's death and his combative nature on Twitter.

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Dodgers Bury the Braves and Rewrite the Record Books

Five home runs, 13 hits, and 15 runs scored — and that was all in just the first three innings.

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Kershaw, back better, to start Game 4 for L.A.

Clayton Kershaw will indeed start for the Dodgers in Thursday's Game 4, manager Dave Roberts said.

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Biggest Week 6 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams: Baker Mayfield, Dalvin Cook, Cam Newton and more

Baker Mayfield said he isn't a "wuss," but can he really go against the Steelers? Will Dalvin Cook suit up for the Vikings? And is Cam Newton actually back?

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The Yankees have several roster issues to solve, but their biggest question is one every M.L.B. team will confront: How much can they spend after a pandemic-affected season?

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Reports: Freddy Adu joins first club since 2018

Former U.S. international Freddy Adu has signed for Swedish third-division side Osterlen FF, according to multiple reports.

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Follow live: Glasnow, Rays try to complete ALCS sweep of Astros

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Pack's Adams: Frustration led to deleted tweet

Devante Adams is feeling better after sitting out in Week 4 followed by a bye last week and admitted that frustration led to his now-deleted tweet about his status for the Week 4 game against the Falcons.

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McGregor vs. Poirier 2 would be a lightweight rematch that has plenty on the line, but is making this bout now a mistake?

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Follow live: Glasnow, Rays try to complete ALCS sweep of Astros

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Dodgers' 11-run first inning sets MLB postseason record

The Dodgers scored 11 runs in the first inning of Wednesday's NLCS Game 3 against the Braves, the most in any inning in postseason history.

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Follow live: Rays look to grab commanding lead against Astros in ALCS

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Seager: Dodgers up to challenge despite deficit

Despite trailing the Atlanta Braves 2-0 in the NLCS, Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop says his club is looking up to the challenge after scoring seven runs late in Tuesday's 8-7 loss.

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Like dad, Steinbrenner apologizes to Yanks fans

Hal Steinbrenner apologized to Yankees fans for the team's postseason failure this year, much like his dad did 39 years earlier.

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Barnwell: Where could Le'Veon Bell land? 10 teams that make sense

The former Jets running back will find interest somewhere, both as a reclamation project and because of his versatility. Here are a few options.

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Bell's ugly ending with Jets raises serious questions

How did it get to this point and why do the Jets have relationship problems with high-profile players?

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Le'Veon Bell's ugly ending with Jets raises serious questions

How did it get to this point and why do the Jets have relationship problems with high-profile players?

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Like dad, Steinbrenner apologizes to Yanks fans

Hal Steinbrenner apologized to Yankees fans for the team's postseason failure this year, much like his dad did 39 years earlier.

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Giants first baseman Belt has surgery on heel

Giants first baseman Brandon Belt underwent surgery Thursday to remove a bone spur from his right heel.

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Jets Cut Ties With Le’Veon Bell

The Jets released the running back, their marquee free-agent signing from 2019, not even halfway through his four-year, $52.5 million contract.

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Stiff-arm? Titans running back Derrick Henry tosses Bills' Josh Norman

The Tennessee star, known for his physical running style, showed the Bills how tough he can be to tackle.

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Jets release disgruntled running back Bell

The New York Jets announced Tuesday that they released running back Le'Veon Bell.

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The New York Jets announced Tuesday that they released running back Le'Veon Bell.

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Follow live: Rays look to grab commanding lead against Astros in ALCS

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LIVE: Brazil looks to stay perfect against Peru

Brazil made short work of Bolivia in their first World Cup qualifier and now face a Peru side that are shorthanded due to two coronavirus positives.

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Follow live: Battle of unbeatens as Bills take on Titans

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Astros' Greinke: Don't miss having fans in stands

Astros pitcher Zack Greinke said he's enjoyed playing games without fans this season.

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IndyCar's Askew, Arrow McLaren SP to part ways

Oliver Askew and Arrow McLaren SP will part ways at the end of this IndyCar season, a rookie year disrupted by a concussion suffered in the Indianapolis 500.

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Lakers: Public celebration on hold amid pandemic

The 17th NBA title in Lakers franchise history is still fresh in the minds of their fans, but any public celebration of it will have to wait.

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Bulls' Donovan cleans house, firing 4 assistants

Chicago's Billy Donovan, a month after his hire as head coach, parted ways with assistant coaches Karen Stack Umlauf, Dean Cooper, Nate Loenser and Roy Rogers.

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Pietrangelo signs 7-year, $62M deal with Knights

Defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, viewed as the top free-agent prize in the NHL this offseason, has signed a seven-year deal worth a total of $61.6 million with the Golden Knights.

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N.B.A.’s Hollywood Ending Still Leaves Questions

There’s a champion (Lakers) and a tally of players with the coronavirus (zero). But as for a date (?), location (??) and salary cap (???) for next season, no one is sure.

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Khabib: Wouldn't coach TUF vs. Conor for $5B

Khabib Nurmagomedov confirmed he nixed any plans of a reboot of "The Ultimate Fighter" reality series, which would have featured him and Conor McGregor as opposing coaches. "I don't want to give him this," Nurmagomedov told ESPN. "I never give him this."

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Falcons owner on QB Ryan's future: Have to see

Arthur Blank did not fully commit to Matt Ryan as the quarterback of the future as the Falcons begin their search for a new head coach and general manager.

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