Friday, December 31, 2021

Tuchel surprised by Lukaku's 'unhelpful' comments on dissatisfaction and Inter Milan return

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has said he "did not like" comments made by Romelu Lukaku after the striker revealed he was unhappy with the current situation at the club and expressed his desire to one day return to former club Inter Milan.

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Wyshynski: Why Marchand is right, NHL wrong about the Olympics

The star Bruins winger wondered this week why the league couldn't find a way to allow players to go to Beijing.

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Raptors, Leafs halt ticket sales amid COVID surge

The Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs have halted ticket sales and must limit home crowds for three weeks starting Friday due to local ordinances to limit venue capacities because of rising COVID cases.

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Thursday, December 30, 2021

OHL to reinstate Canadiens top pick Mallioux

Montreal Canadiens first-round pick Logan Mailloux will be reinstated from suspension to the Ontario Hockey League on Saturday.

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Wednesday, December 29, 2021

'Not good enough': Jurgen Klopp perplexed as misfiring Liverpool suffer damaging defeat at Leicester

Jürgen Klopp was left bewildered by his side's poor performance as Liverpool's Premier League title hopes were dealt a bitter blow by a 1-0 defeat at Leicester on Tuesday night.

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LeBron James reaches 36,000 career points as Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets

LeBron James became just the third player to reach 36,000 career points in the NBA as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 132-123 on Tuesday to end a five-game losing streak.

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Jessica and Nelly Korda: The 'built-in best buddies' taking the golfing world by storm

Playing on a professional golf tour can be a lonely place for players, traveling all over the globe with often very little time spent at home.

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Canada's Bedard, 16, scores 4 at world juniors

Connor Bedard became the youngest player to score four goals in a world junior hockey championship game, leading Canada to an 11-2 win over Austria on Tuesday night.

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NHL postpones nine more games, all in Canada

On Tuesday, hours before games returned to NHL arenas after the COVID-19 pause, the league postponed nine more games -- all of them in Canada -- and cited attendance restrictions in Montreal, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa and Calgary.

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Fantasy hockey waiver watch: Alex Tuch set to debut for Sabres

The NHL is set to return to action, and Victoria Matiash has the top pickups for this extended scoring period.

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Blackhawks F Khaira could return vs. Predators

Chicago forward Jujhar Khaira, who hasn't played since he was stretchered off the ice following a big hit by New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba on Dec. 7, could return on Saturday for the Blackhawks.

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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Monday Night Football: Miami Dolphins defeat New Orleans Saints to create a little piece of NFL history

The Miami Dolphins' hot streak continued to burn brightly with a comfortable 20-3 win against the New Orleans Saints at the Caesars Superdome on Monday Night Football.

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Edinson Cavani salvages point for Man United at Newcastle

Substitute Edinson Cavani scored in the second half to help Manchester United salvage a 1-1 draw at struggling Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday.

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How an indie rocker's crush on Ronald Acuna Jr. helped inspire one of the best albums of 2021

One of this year's most critically acclaimed records has a love song -- all about the superstar outfielder on the world champion Atlanta Braves.

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Koivunen, Finland improve to 2-0 at world juniors

Ville Koivunen poured in two goals Monday night, as Finland improved to 2-0 in its early run at the world junior hockey championship with a 7-1 victory over Austria 7-1 in Canada.

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Quinn named U.S. men's hockey coach for Beijing

David Quinn is set to coach the U.S. men's hockey team at the upcoming Winter Olympics after the NHL decided not to send players to Beijing.

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Nash: 'Good chance' KD rejoins Nets this week

Kevin Durant could exit the NBA's health and safety protocols and rejoin the Nets this week, coach Steve Nash said.

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Monday, December 27, 2021

English Premier League hit by record 103 Covid-19 cases

The English Premier League has reported a record 103 Covid-19 cases in the week leading up to Boxing Day.

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NBA Power Rankings: New Year's resolutions for all 30 teams

Our experts break down how all 30 teams can improve in 2022.

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Gentry blasts Kings for 'ridiculous' performance

Alvin Gentry ripped into his team after their loss to Memphis on Sunday, saying it's "the most disappointed I've been in 34 years in the NBA."

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Mitchell to miss at least 2 games with back strain

Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell will miss at least the next two games due to a left lower back strain, the team announced Sunday.

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Ball among three Bulls to enter COVID protocols

Lonzo Ball joined Alfonzo McKinnie and Tony Bradley as players sidelined ahead of the Bulls' matchup against the Pacers on Sunday.

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Sunday, December 26, 2021

Sources: Collins 1 of 10 Hawks in COVID protocol

The Hawks have 10 players in the NBA's health and safety protocols with John Collins and Jalen Johnson being the latest on the list, sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

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Giannis on COVID-19 layoff: 'I needed the break'

Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points in his first game since returning from health and safety protocols to lead the Bucks to a 117-113 win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday.

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Clips' George out 3-to-4 weeks with torn UCL

Paul George has a tear in his ulnar collateral ligament and will be re-evaluated in 3-to-4 weeks, the team announced Saturday.

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Schroder among nine Celtics out due to protocols

Guard Dennis Schroder is one of nine Celtics who will be out for Saturday's showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks because of health and safety protocols.

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Saturday, December 25, 2021

Sources: Cavs extend Bickerstaff through '26-27

Amid a dramatic franchise transformation, Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff has agreed on a long-term extension that will keep him under contract through the 2026-27 season, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday.

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Sources: Wolves' Russell enters COVID protocols

Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell has entered the NBA's health and safety protocols, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

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Celts add 5 players to protocols; 8 out vs. Bucks

The Boston Celtics added five more players to the league's health and safety protocols, bringing their official count to 12 players in protocols ahead of the Christmas Day game against Milwaukee.

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Heat's Dedmon (MCL sprain) likely out 1-2 weeks

Miami Heat center Dewayne Dedmon is expected to miss one to two weeks with a sprained MCL in his left knee.

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NHL delays return to play until at least Tuesday

The NHL announced that it will not resume its regular season until at least Tuesday due to number of players and teams impacted by COVID-19.

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Maple Leafs' Nylander enters COVID protocols

Toronto forward William Nylander entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Friday, giving the Maple Leafs 13 players on the list.

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Bulls' Donovan enters NBA's COVID protocols

Chicago's Billy Donovan becomes the fourth NBA coach this season to enter into the league's health and safety protocols. Assistant Chris Fleming will be acting head coach in Donovan's absence.

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Knicks get reinforcements as Barrett practices

Knicks guard RJ Barrett, who has missed the past six games and hasn't played since entering the NBA's health and safety protocols last week, returned to practice Friday.

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Friday, December 24, 2021

Fantasy hockey forecaster: Dec. 27 to Jan. 2

Your essential guide to setting fantasy hockey lineups that take full advantage of every NHL team's strength of schedule.

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Donovan: All Bulls have exited protocol, can play

The Chicago Bulls, who had as many as 10 players in the NBA's health and safety protocols last week, have all team members available to play in Thursday's game vs. Indiana.

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Thursday, December 23, 2021

What you need to know ahead of the 2022 World Junior Championships

Can Owen Power make history for Canada? What has to happen for the U.S. to repeat? We break down the upcoming WJC.

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ESPN In The Crease podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more

Catch up with Linda Cohn and Emily Kaplan as they discuss the latest news around the league, and interview the biggest stars.

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Knicks' Rose out at least 8 weeks after surgery

Derrick Rose will miss at least eight weeks after undergoing surgery Wednesday on his right ankle, the Knicks said.

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Bulls' Caruso out at least week with foot sprain

Alex Caruso sprained his left foot in Monday's win against the Rockets and will be out at least 7-10 days, the Bulls say.

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Flames pull out of deal with city for new arena

The Flames have pulled out of a deal with the city of Calgary for a new arena because of increased costs.

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Fantasy basketball: Which of the big-name rookies should you trade now?

Does Scottie Barnes, Cade Cunningham or Evan Mobley still have another gear this season?

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Report: MLB payrolls drop 4%, back to 2015 level

Major League Baseball payrolls are down 4.6% from their record high of just under $4.25 billion in 2017, with last season's $4.05 billion spent on big league players not having been this low since $3.9 billion in 2015.

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Showalter joins Mets with World Series the goal

Buck Showalter was introduced as the Mets' new manager on Tuesday and said that he knows the expectation is to win the World Series.

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Premier League witnesses surge in Covid-19 cases with 77% of players double jabbed

The English Premier League has seen a sharp rise in new Covid-19 cases among players as the Omicron variant continues its rapid spread through Britain.

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Las Vegas Raiders snatch last-gasp victory over Covid-depleted Browns to preserve playoff hopes

The Las Vegas Raiders secured a last-second 16-14 victory over a Cleveland Browns team ravaged by Covid-19 absences to reignite their postseason dreams on Monday.

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5 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays With The New York Times

Seasonal suggestions for things to read, watch, write about and create, for students and teachers.

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Clippers star George (elbow) returns vs. Spurs

LA Clippers star Paul George returns Monday against the Spurs after missing five games with a right elbow sprain.

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In a Disrupted N.F.L., Teams Scramble to Adjust Their Routines

Extra rest can be a bonus, but in a league in which every second is charted and planned, too much time can create its own problems.

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Sources: A's go internal, hire Kotsay as manager

Mark Kotsay, 46, who was Oakland's third base coach last season and is a former bench coach with the Athletics as well as a former MLB outfielder, was hired Monday to be the franchise's next manager, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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Melvin adds Williams, Price to SD's coaching staff

New San Diego manager Bob Melvin on Monday rounded out the Padres' coaching staff with the addition of Matt Williams, a former All-Star third baseman and Washington Nationals manager, and Bryan Price, former manager of the Cincinnati Reds.

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Monday, December 20, 2021

Jake Paul Calls Out U.F.C. Fighters After Latest Boxing Win

Paul’s ascension in boxing has been fast and nontraditional. Now 5-0, he wants to box other opponents with a background in mixed martial arts.

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N.B.A. Postpones 5 More Games Because of a Covid Outbreak

Dozens of players have entered the N.B.A.’s health and safety protocols over the past two weeks.

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Sunday, December 19, 2021

Sources: Nuggets-Nets PPD due to COVID surge

The NBA has postponed Sunday's game between the Nuggets and Nets amid the surge of positive COVID-19 cases around the league, sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

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Sources: 76ers struggling to field lineup vs. Pels

The 76ers are struggling to find eight available players due to injuries and coronavirus-related issues, sources told ESPN, putting Sunday's game against the Pelicans in jeopardy.

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Saturday, December 18, 2021

Westbrook cleared, available Friday for Lakers

Russell Westbrook, who entered league's health and safety protocols on Wednesday night, has tested clean and is now available for the Lakers Friday night against the Timberwolves.

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Sources: MLB, players' association met Thursday

Major League Baseball and the players' association met Thursday, sources told ESPN, the first time the two sides have spoken since owners locked out the players earlier this month.

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Friday, December 17, 2021

Memo: NBA, NBPA agree to increased testing

The NBA will increase daily testing and face mask use for players and staff through the holiday season, according to a memo obtained by ESPN.

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

Leafs, Sens, Raptors capacity cut as cases rise

Amid rising COVID-19 cases within the province, Ontario is reinstating capacity limits for Maple Leafs, Senators and Raptors games beginning Saturday.

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Devils add depth in goal, snare Gillies from Blues

Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald announced on Wednesday that New Jersey had acquired veteran goaltender Jon Gillies from the St. Louis Blues for future considerations to help fill in for the injured Jonathan Bernier.

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Sources: NHL unveils enhanced COVID protocols

The NHL, NHLPA and their doctors held conference calls this week to determine enhanced protocols into January, sources told ESPN Wednesday, amid the wave of positive COVID-19 tests running through the league.

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Leafs, Sens, Raptors capacity cut as cases rise

Amid rising COVID-19 cases within the province, Ontario is reinstating capacity limits for Maple Leafs, Senators and Raptors games beginning Saturday.

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Arsenal down West Ham to move into top four

Arsenal beat West Ham United 2-0 at the Emirates on Wednesday night to move into the Premier League's top four.

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Juventus investigation shows soccer's problem with player trading

How should soccer handle player trading? It's a huge part of the business, but the investigation at Juventus hints at a possible issue.

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Blackhawks, Beach attorney meet with mediator

Chicago Blackhawks representatives and an attorney for former player Kyle Beach, who is suing the team over how it handled his allegations of sexual assault against an assistant coach, met with a mediator Wednesday for the first time.

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FIA proposes "clarification exercise" over Abu Dhabi

The FIA has agreed to conduct a detailed analysis of the events that led up to Max Verstappen being crowned world champion at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix amid concerns the sport is being tarnished by "misunderstandings" and "arguments".

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

NBA officials expect COVID uptick into January

NBA officials expect the numbers of players having to enter health and safety protocols to continue to rise through Christmas and New Year's.

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Transfer Talk: Man United, Bayern, Barca pursuing Kamara

With his contract expiring this summer, top clubs in Europe are ready to move for Marseille's Boubacar Kamara. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Canes put Aho, others in NHL COVID-19 protocol

Center Sebastian Aho the Hurricanes' leading scorer, along with teammate Seth Jarvis were placed into the NHL's COVID-19 protocol by Carolina on Monday, and will stay in Vancouver, where the team played on Sunday night.

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Guardiola: NYCFC's Castellanos ready for Europe

Pep Guardiola believes New York City FC striker Valentin Castellanos is ready to leave MLS and take the next step in his career in Europe.

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Monday, December 13, 2021

How Max Verstappen won the controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

In a season full of drama and controversy, it almost feels fitting the championship title was decided on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Horner: Mercedes protest 'felt a bit desperate'

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner said Mercedes' decision to protest the result of the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday night "felt a little bit desperate."

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Julianna Peña’s Upset of Amanda Nunes Shakes Up the U.F.C.

Peña had entered the match as an enormous underdog against Nunes, one of the greatest female fighters in mixed martial arts.

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Sunday, December 12, 2021

Tatis has scrapes on hands, knee, his father says

Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. suffered scrapes on a knee and his hands in a fall in the Dominican Republic but is doing fine, his father said.

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Zion suffers setback in recovery from foot injury

Zion Williamson has experienced a setback in his recovery from offseason foot surgery and it is unclear when he will join the Pelicans on the court.

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Saturday, December 11, 2021

Chargers' Allen out; Williams expected to play

Barring any late developments, Chargers receiver Mike Williams and CB Chris Harris will be available for Sunday's game vs. the Giants after being on the reserve/COVID-19 list earlier this week. Leading receiver Keenan Allen will not play.

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Friday, December 10, 2021

Sources: Oregon makes push to bring back Kelly

Oregon is making a push to bring back Chip Kelly as the Ducks' head football coach, sources told ESPN.

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Source: Pack WR Cobb had core muscle surgery

Packers receiver Randall Cobb had core muscle surgery and will likely miss the rest of the regular season with the hope he can return for the playoffs, a source told ESPN's Rob Demovsky.

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Hurdle rejoins Rockies as special assistant to GM

The Rockies are bringing former manager Clint Hurdle back to serve as a special assistant to GM Bill Schmidt.

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Fantasy hockey impact of NHL coaching changes: Be patient with the Flyers

With teams like the Philadelphia Flyers and Vancouver Canucks changing coaches, Victoria Matiash breaks down the situation, and advises fantasy players what to watch for in Philadelphia and around the league.

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

Chargers' COVID list grows with Williams, Harris

Two days after leading receiver Keenan Allen was put on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Chargers, the team added receiver Mike Williams and CB Chris Harris Jr. to the list as close contacts.

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Lawrence to Jags: Robinson needs to be on field

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence said Wednesday he made it clear to the Jaguars' coaching staff that RB James Robinson needs to be on the field as much as possible after he was benched for 20 plays Sunday against the Rams and 16 plays the week prior.

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Zeke on knee: Playing unless dragged off field

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott said Wednesday that he had an MRI last week on his knee that showed the injury is "healing up" and said "You are going to have to drag me off the field" for him not to play.

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Fantasy hockey rankings: Boudreau to Vancouver fantasy impact

Who's up and who's down in the newest fantasy hockey rankings?

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Stoppage-time screamer lifts Everton past Arsenal

Demarai Gray's last-gasp goal secured Everton a 2-1 win over Arsenal in a match that saw the Richarlison's two earlier attempts overruled by VAR.

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Transfer Talk: Liverpool eye Juventus' Dybala in January

Liverpool are interested in Juventus forward Paulo Dybala on a free transfer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Chargers place leading WR Allen on COVID list

The Chargers put leading receiver Keenan Allen on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

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Bulls' DeRozan enters health and safety protocols

DeMar DeRozan has become the third Bulls player to enter health and safety protocols and will miss Monday night's game against the Nuggets.

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Horns linemen hook $50K NIL deal to aid causes

Through a movement called "Horns with Heart," 16 offensive linemen at Texas will each receive $50,000 annually to aid charities through a name, image and likeness deal.

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Transfer Talk: Liverpool eye Juventus' Dybala in January

Liverpool are interested in Juventus forward Paulo Dybala on a free transfer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Bulls' DeRozan enters health and safety protocols

DeMar DeRozan has become the third Bulls player to enter health and safety protocols and will miss Monday night's game against the Nuggets.

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Chargers place leading WR Allen on COVID list

The Chargers put leading receiver Keenan Allen on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

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Packers place quarterback Love on COVID-19 list

Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Jordan Love, who has been taking most of the midweek practice reps while Aaron Rodgers treats and rests his fractured pinkie toe, was placed on the NFL's COVID-19 list on Monday.

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Raiders RB Drake to have season-ending surgery

Raiders RB Kenyan Drake will have surgery on a broken right ankle he suffered in Sunday's loss to Washington.

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Once the lockout ends, Red Sox will have a to-do list to attend to

And so, the rush of moves that occurred just before midnight on Dec. 1, which included the signings by the Red Sox of free agent lefties Rich Hill and James Paxton as well as the trade of Hunter Renfroe to Milwaukee for Jackie Bradley Jr. and prospects Alex Binelas and David Hamilton, will yield to silence. Yet that certainly doesn’t mean that the Red Sox are done with their work in advance of the 2022 season.



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Phillies need two outfield starters in 2022, but who will they be able to get? And when?

While it’s unclear how long the lockout will last – the previous work stoppage, a strike in August 1994, wiped out the final seven weeks of the regular season and playoffs – what can we expect Philadelphia president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski to do once player movement is permitted again?



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A Red Sox fan pays tribute to Minnie Minoso, Tony Oliva

A Red Sox fan looks back at Minnie Minoso and Tony Oliva Two great former players have gained entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Both had remarkable careers and fantastic talent. Minnie Minoso and Tony Oliva were pleasant and often painful to watch when they played against the Boston Red Sox.



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Red Sox: Clayton Kershaw can be a sleeper signing for Boston

So while we wait, there’s nothing but time to think about some possible signings and for the Red Sox, I think Clayton Kershaw could be a sleeper. Let me begin by making it clear that there haven’t been any rumors or whispers linking the Red Sox to Kershaw, but that sure doesn’t mean we can’t daydream a little bit. Los Angeles decided not to offer the longtime Dodger a Qualifying Offer so the big Texan is a free agent.



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2021 NCAA volleyball tournament: Previewing the Sweet 16, final four picks and more

Our experts break down the first weekend of the NCAA volleyball tournament and look ahead to the regional semis and finals.

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Ranking the best boys' high school teams

We rank the top 25 boys' high school basketball programs in the country.

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The best girls' high school teams in the country

We rank the top 25 girls' high school basketball programs in the country.

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Former mediator, MLBPA executive Moffett dies

Kenneth Moffett, the federal mediator during the 1981 baseball strike who briefly succeeded Marvin Miller as the second head of the players' association, died last month at the age of 90 in Virginia.

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Jets WR Davis to have season-ending surgery

Jets wide receiver Corey Davis will have core muscle surgery Tuesday and miss the rest of the season, coach Robert Saleh said.

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Former Browns Pro Bowl DE Bill Glass dies at 86

Four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Bill Glass has died at 86. He starred for the Browns and was part of the team's 1964 NFL championship team.

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United States Will Not Send Government Officials to Beijing Olympics

Athletes will still be able to compete in the Winter Games in Beijing, but the diplomatic boycott is a response to human rights abuses in Xinjiang.

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Match-fixing inquiry ordered after odd Colombian result

Colombia's first division opened an investigation into possible match-fixing on Monday, two days after a scandal over promotion caused indignation.

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Fantasy hockey waiver watch: Mikael Granlund's scoring run

Which players are part of hot scoring lines, and which goalies are worth monitoring right now?

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Monday, December 6, 2021

Raiders RB Drake carted off after injury vs. WFT

Las Vegas Raiders veteran running back Kenyan Drake was carted off the Allegiant Stadium field with an apparent right ankle injury midway through the second quarter Sunday against the Washington Football Team.

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Giants QB Glennon concussed in loss to Dolphins

Giants QB Mike Glennon suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, the team announced after the game.

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Texans coach says Taylor as QB to be evaluated

Texans coach David Culley changed his stance that Tyrod Taylor is the team's starting QB when healthy, saying after Houston's loss to the Colts that he's ready to "evaluate everything."

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Niners RB Cannon taken off after scary collision

Trenton Cannon departed San Francisco's game in Seattle with a concussion after a scary collision on the game's opening kickoff.

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Seahawks stun 49ers with 73-yard fake punt touchdown

What appeared to be a routine three-and-out to open the game turned into a spectacular score in Seattle.

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Giants QB Glennon concussed in loss to Dolphins

Giants QB Mike Glennon suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, the team announced after the game.

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Hovland's 66 caps rally at Hero World Challenge

Viktor Hovland made consecutive eagles and closed with consecutive bogeys while overcoming a six-shot deficit to win the Hero World Challenge on Sunday and keep Collin Morikawa from reaching No. 1 in the world.

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Week 13 takeaways, big questions: Kyler's return sparks Cards, Lions finally win and Colts get shutout

Arizona rolled to a win with Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins back, while the Colts' defense kept Houston off the board. Oh, and the Lions won! Here's what to know from Week 13.

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Dortmund, Bayern serve up thriller: Weekend review

Der Klassiker did not disappoint, but Barcelona did. Elsewhere, the Simeone family had an up-and-down time and West Ham upset another contender.

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After 50 years of Women's FA Cup history, Chelsea claim dynasty-defining win

Chelsea completed a domestic Treble with a comprehensive win against Arsenal in the FA Cup. And it's all down to the brilliant Emma Hayes.

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Hamilton: Max doesn't think rules apply to him

Lewis Hamilton has said Max Verstappen drives "over the limit" and does not believe the rules apply to him after a collision at the Saudi Arabian GP.

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Lions get first win with walk-off TD to beat Vikings

Jared Goff threw a touchdown pass to rookie WR Amon-Ra St. Brown as time expired to lift the Lions to their first win of the season.

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Cardinals QB Murray returns with 4 TDs in win

Kyler Murray returned from a high left ankle sprain to throw two touchdowns and run for two more in Arizona's 33-22 win at Chicago.

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Magic man: Minshew starts, lifts Eagles to win

Gardner Minshew started Sunday in place of an ailing Jalen Hurts and threw two touchdown passes to lift the Eagles to a 33-18 victory over the Jets.

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Week 13 takeaways, big questions: Kyler's return sparks Cards, Lions finally win and Colts get shutout

Arizona rolled to a win with Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins back, while the Colts' defense kept Houston off the board. Oh, and the Lions won! Here's what to know from Week 13.

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Logan Thomas' spectacular one-handed catch gets Washington off to fast start

Thomas' one-handed stab of a 7-yard touchdown pass from Taylor Heinicke gave Washington an early lead against the Raiders.

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Lions get first win with walk-off TD to beat Vikings

Jared Goff threw a touchdown pass to rookie WR Amon-Ra St. Brown as time expired to lift the Lions to their first win of the season.

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Magic man: Minshew starts, lifts Eagles to win

Gardner Minshew started Sunday in place of an ailing Jalen Hurts and threw two touchdown passes to lift the Eagles to a 33-18 victory over the Jets.

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UConn loses Bueckers to injury in win over Irish

Paige Bueckers suffered a left knee injury with less than a minute to go in UConn's runaway win over Notre Dame on Sunday afternoon.

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Verstappen: F1 more about penalties than racing

Max Verstappen has labelled Formula One as being "more about penalties than racing" after the wild and controversial Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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Verstappen to stewards over Hamilton collision

Max Verstappen was summoned to the stewards over the incident that saw Lewis Hamilton drive into the back of him at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday.

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Sunday, December 5, 2021

UFC Fight Night Font vs. Aldo: Live results and analysis

Former champion Jose Aldo faces rising star Rob Font in the main event of UFC Fight Night. Follow live.

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Ancelotti hopes Benzema back for Madrid derby

Carlo Ancelotti said Karim Benzema could be available to face Atletico Madrid in next week's derby, despite being suffering an injury.

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Haaland fumes at 'arrogant' ref in loss to Bayern

Striker Erling Haaland fumed over the referee's decision not to award Borussia Dortmund a penalty in their 3-2 defeat to Bayern Munich on Saturday.

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Knicks searching for identity amid 3-game skid

Julius Randle said the Knicks have to "decide what we want the season to be" after getting blown out at home by the Nuggets on Saturday.

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Verstappen shows he's ready to win or lose with never-back-down approach

Max Verstappen drives one way: on the ragged edge. It's why he's leading the championship. In qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix it got the better of him with a rare, but potentially very costly, mistake.

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Knicks searching for identity amid 3-game skid

Julius Randle said the Knicks have to "decide what we want the season to be" after getting blown out at home by the Nuggets on Saturday.

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Surging Dolphins activate OL Deiter, WR Parker

The Dolphins, who have won four in a row after an uneven start, activated wide receiver DeVante Parker and center Michael Deiter from injured reserve Saturday, clearing the way for both players to return after a multiweek absence.

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Red Sox Rumors: What it would cost to re-sign Kyle Schwarber

Here’s what the Red Sox would need to pay for Kyle Schwarber The Boston Red Sox remain in the mix for Kyle Schwarber but it’s going to cost them if they intend to re-sign the free-agent slugger. According to the Miami Herald, the Marlins reached out to Schwarber and found his asking price is a three-year deal in the $60 million range. Miami appears hesitant to pay that much but they remain in contention.



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Benzema injury clouds Madrid win over La Real

Karim Benzema was forced off with a hamstring problem as Real Madrid won 2-0 at Real Sociedad on Saturday.

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Haaland fumes at 'arrogant' ref in Bayern loss

Striker Erling Haaland fumed over the referee's decision not to award Borussia Dortmund a penalty in their 3-2 defeat to Bayern Munich on Saturday.

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Texas asst. coach sued over alleged monkey bite

A lawsuit has been filed against Texas assistant coach Jeff Banks and his girlfriend after her monkey allegedly bit a child on Halloween night.

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Surging Dolphins activate OL Deiter, WR Parker

The Dolphins, who have won four in a row after an uneven start, activated wide receiver DeVante Parker and center Michael Deiter from injured reserve Saturday, clearing the way for both players to return after a multiweek absence.

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Verstappen shows he's ready to win or lose with never-back-down approach

Max Verstappen drives one way: on the ragged edge. It's why he's leading the championship. In qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix it got the better of him with a rare, but potentially very costly, mistake.

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Sources: Big Ben playing last season for Steelers

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger expects this to be his final season with the Steelers, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Raiders TE Waller ruled out against Washington

The Las Vegas Raiders have ruled tight end Darren Waller out for Sunday's home game against the Washington Football Team.

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Follow live: Georgia puts unbeaten record on the line in SEC title game vs. Alabama

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Sources: Big Ben playing last season for Steelers

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger expects this to be his final season with the Steelers, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Baylor holds off late OSU drive, wins Big 12 title

Dezmon Jackson came up inches short on a desperate, fourth-down dive with 24 seconds left and fifth-ranked Oklahoma State fell to ninth-ranked Baylor 21-16 in the Big 12 championship game Saturday.

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Sources: Tide's Robinson plans to play vs. UGA

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. is planning to play in the SEC championship game despite a hamstring injury suffered last week against Auburn, sources told ESPN.

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Matsuzaka 'content' to retire, surprised by Ichiro

Daisuke Matsuzaka, saying he was "content" to end his 23-year professional baseball, was surprised by an appearance from Ichiro Suzuki during his retirement ceremony.

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Matsuzaka 'content' to retire, surprised by Ichiro

Daisuke Matsuzaka, saying he was "content" to end his 23-year professional baseball, was surprised by an appearance from Ichiro Suzuki during his retirement ceremony.

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Hamilton casts doubt Kingspan sponsor will stay

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton cast doubt on Saturday on whether branding for a company linked to the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire would stay on his Mercedes race car amid a backlash in Britain and calls for his team to terminate the deal.

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Mavs' Doncic out vs Grizzlies with ankle soreness

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will miss Saturday night's game against Memphis, the second night of a back-to-back, with what the team says is left ankle soreness.

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Saturday, December 4, 2021

WR Lemon third OU commit to join Riley at USC

Wide receiver Makai Lemon, the No. 22 overall recruit in 2022 who had been committed to Oklahoma since August, announced he is heading to USC.

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Pac-12 commish: June playoff proposal 'mistake'

George Kliavkoff expressed frustration with playoff expansion talks and called making a proposal public in June "one of the mistakes that was made."

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UW's COVID-19 issues force forfeit vs. UCLA

Washington was forced to cancel its Sunday game against UCLA due to COVID-19 issues, resulting in a forfeit for the Huskies.

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Matthews back with Bucks after year with Lakers

After a season with the Lakers, veteran swingman Wesley Matthews is back with the Bucks.

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Matthews back with Bucks after year with Lakers

After a season with the Lakers, veteran swingman Wesley Matthews is back with the Bucks.

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Sources: QB Ewers to transfer from Ohio State

Ohio State quarterback Quinn Ewers, who was the top prospect in the class of 2022, is set to enter the transfer portal, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Alabama meets Georgia, Baylor gets another shot at Oklahoma State and more

Conference championship week is finally here, and spots in the College Football Playoff are on the line.

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Does Red Sox's Jackie Bradley Jr. Trade Open Door For Bigger Deal?

Basically, Red Sox manager Alex Cora has options. And so, too, does Bloom in rounding out Boston’s 26-man active squad before Opening Day. How it all shakes out, we’re gonna see.



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Transfer Talk: Manchester United to beat Barcelona for Chelsea's Werner

Manchester United are the favourites to sign Chelsea forward Timo Werner ahead of Barcelona. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Bryson leads; Koepka, Morikawa, Finau trail by 1

Bryson DeChambeau made five birdies in a six-hole stretch and overcame a late double bogey to shoot 8-under 64 and lead the Hero World Challenge by 1 stroke over Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa and Tony Finau.

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Transfer Talk: Manchester United to beat Barcelona for Chelsea's Werner

Manchester United are the favourites to sign Chelsea forward Timo Werner ahead of Barcelona. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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USWNT stars on the move: NWSL trade deadline recap

Friday saw the NWSL trade deadline come and go, but not without a flurry of U.S. internationals changing clubs.

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USWNT stars on the move: NWSL trade deadline recap

Friday saw the NWSL trade deadline come and go, but not without a flurry of U.S. internationals changing clubs, with other potential deals to come.

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Source: Saints QB Hill to play through hurt finger

Saints QB Taysom Hill will play through a finger injury suffered in Thursday night's loss, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Hill's mallet finger injury is not viewed to be as severe as Russell Wilson's that required surgery.

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M.L.B.’s Lockout: What Is It? How Does It Work? What’s Next?

Players are locked out and transactions are frozen in baseball’s ninth work stoppage. But no one is missing any checks — yet.

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LaMarr Hoyt, Pitcher Whose Star Shown Brightly but Briefly, Dies at 66

He won the 1983 Cy Young Award as the American League’s leading pitcher, but an injury and troubles with drugs and the law ended his career prematurely.

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Sources: Oregon offering extension to Cristobal

Oregon has offered coach Mario Cristobal a contract extension amid increasing chatter that he would be the main target at Miami if its head-coaching position opens, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Source: Saints QB Hill to play through hurt finger

Saints QB Taysom Hill will play through a finger injury suffered in Thursday night's loss, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Hill's mallet finger injury is not viewed to be as severe as Russell Wilson's that required surgery.

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Bears to start Dalton at QB with Fields still ailing

Chicago Bears veteran quarterback Andy Dalton will start instead of rookie Justin Fields (ribs) on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Matt Nagy announced on Friday.

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Rams' OBJ (hip), Henderson (thigh) questionable

Rams coach Sean McVay said he'd be surprised if receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (hip) is unable to play Sunday against the Jaguars.

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MLB Rumors: Here's Kyle Schwarber's asking price in free agency

Here's what the Boston Red Sox may have to pay Kyle Schwarber in order to re-sign the free-agent slugger this offseason.



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Deion Sanders Is Leading Jackson State to a Football Title Game

In his first full season as the football coach, Deion Sanders has guided the Tigers to the conference championship game and energized a community. He says he’s just getting started.

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Bears to start Dalton at QB with Fields still ailing

Chicago Bears veteran quarterback Andy Dalton will start instead of rookie Justin Fields (ribs) on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Matt Nagy announced on Friday.

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Friday, December 3, 2021

Ronaldo proves worth to Rangnick on record night

Cristiano Ronaldo had a record-setting night -- scoring his 800th and 801st goals -- while also showing new Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick he's a player that can be counted on.

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Interim manager Carrick leaves Man United

Michael Carrick has left Manchester United following his stint as caretaker manager, the club announced after Thursday's win over Arsenal.

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LeBron returns negative tests, cleared to play

Lakers star LeBron James returned two negative PCR tests and has been cleared to return to action, the NBA announced Thursday.

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Interim manager Carrick leaves Man United

Michael Carrick has left Manchester United following his stint as caretaker manager, the club announced after Thursday's win over Arsenal.

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MiLB committee formed to seek better conditions

Advocates for Minor Leaguers announced the formation of a player steering committee on Thursday that will provide strategic advice and leadership regarding the ongoing labor battle to provide better conditions across baseball's development levels.

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Thunder's SGA placed in concussion protocol

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander suffered a concussion after two common fouls late in Wednesday's loss to the Rockets.

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NFL Suspends Antonio Brown Over Fake Vaccination Card

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver and two other players had fake vaccination cards in violation of the Covid-19 protocols established between the league and its players’ union.

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Son shines as Tottenham ease past Brentford

Tottenham Hotspur moved up to sixth in the Premier League with a win over Brentford in north London on Thursday night.

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Ronaldo scores 800th career goal: Can he reach 1,000 before he retires?

Cristiano Ronaldo reached another amazing milestone by scoring the 800th goal of his senior career. Could he make it to 1,000? Don't bet against it.

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Mendenhall to step down after 6 seasons at UVa

The Cavaliers have gone 36-38 in Bronco Mendenhall six seasons. They are 6-6 this season entering their bowl game, which Mendenhall will coach.

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Ex-Sooners RB commit Brown joins Riley at USC

Lincoln Riley flipped another recruit from Oklahoma on Thursday, when ESPN 300 running back Raleek Brown committed to USC.

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Ronaldo scores 800th career goal: Can he reach 1,000 before he retires?

Cristiano Ronaldo reached another amazing milestone by scoring the 800th goal of his senior career. Could he make it to 1,000? Don't bet against it.

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Sabres add Chicago's Subban to fill goalie depth

The Sabres addressed their suddenly thin depth in goal by acquiring Malcolm Subban in a trade with the Blackhawks on Thursday.

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Curry, Durant named NBA players of month

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry and Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant were named the first NBA Western Conference and Eastern Conference players of the month of the season on Thursday.

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Bucs WR Brown suspended for COVID violation

Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown was among three players who have been suspended three games for violating the NFL-NFLPA's COVID-19 protocols.

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MLB Rumors: Why Red Sox's trade for catcher Jacob Stallings fell through

The Red Sox apparently were close to landing catcher Jacob Stallings from the Pirates. Here's why he went to the Marlins instead, per a report.



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Red Sox sign LHPs Hill, Paxton, trade Renfroe for JBJ

The Boston Red Sox signed free agent left-handers Rich Hill and James Paxton on Wednesday night and reacquired outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. from Milwaukee in a trade that sent outfielder Hunter Renfroe to the Brewers. The flurry of moves came just a few hours before the 11:59 p.m. expiration of baseball’s collective bargaining agreement, which ushered in a lockout and halted all transactions.



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Why Has Patrick Mahomes Thrown So Many Interceptions?

Kansas City’s quarterback is on a pace for most interceptions in his career, but his rate has slowed as the season has progressed. What’s going on?

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Cristiano Ronaldo scores 800th career goal

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored the 800th goals of his career for club and country with his strike for Manchester United against Arsenal.

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Bucs WR Brown suspended for COVID violation

Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown was among three players who have been suspended three games for violating the NFL-NFLPA's COVID-19 protocols.

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Roundtable: Will Zion cut into Jonas' production, what to do about John Wall, and other big questions

The fantasy crew answers the big questions in the world of fantasy basketball, including what happens to Jonas Valanciunas once Zion Williamson returns.

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Blues add 'beer league' goalie as emergency help

Goaltender Jordan Binnington has entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, forcing the Blues to add 23-year-old mask painter Kyle Konin as an emergency backup for Thursday's game against the Lightning.

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Fantasy hockey: Updates on when Kane, Malkin and more will return to the ice

Victoria Matiash has the news and notes on when you can expect key players like Evander Kane and Evgeni Malkin back in the lineup.

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

Hill to start at QB for Saints vs. Dallas, per source

Taysom Hill will make his first start at quarterback this season for the Saints on Thursday night, a source told ESPN, after he practiced fully all week with a partially torn plantar fascia that has limited him since Week 10.

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Sources: Dodgers expected to bring back Taylor

Chris Taylor, who earned his first All-Star nod in 2021 while playing six positions for the Dodgers, is expected to return to the team via free agency, sources told ESPN.

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Lillard MRI shows ab injury; out at least 10 days

Blazers guard Damian Lillard has lower abdominal tendinopathy, an MRI confirmed, and will miss at least 10 days, the team announced.

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Source: D-backs add MLB saves leader Melancon

Closer Mark Melancon and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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'Absolute fireworks': Volkanovski breaks down Riddell-Fiziev

Alexander Volkanovski expects a high-volume lightweight showdown between Brad Riddell and Rafael Fiziev.

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Sources: Dodgers expected to bring back Taylor

Chris Taylor, who earned his first All-Star nod in 2021 while playing six positions for the Dodgers, is expected to return to the team via free agency, sources told ESPN.

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Source: D-backs add MLB saves leader Melancon

Closer Mark Melancon and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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Lillard MRI shows ab injury; out at least 10 days

Blazers guard Damian Lillard has lower abdominal tendinopathy, an MRI confirmed, and will miss at least 10 days, the team announced.

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They voted: Recent Knicks villain Trae Young among athletes who got a vote for New York City mayor

The write-in choices for the New York City mayor's race were released Wednesday. After dominating in Madison Square Garden in the playoffs, Young got a vote. However, Knicks players and Aaron Judge also got votes.

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NFL betting market watch: Winter weather coming, Patriots-Bills total dropping

David Purdum looks at line movement, how weather is impacting betting and gives an update on where the money lies on Week 13 NFL games.

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Kiké Hernandez has perfect reaction to Red Sox re-signing Kevin Plawecki

The Boston Red Sox avoided arbitration with catcher Kevin Plawecki by signing him to a new contract, and outfielder Kik Hernandez took to Twitter with a fitting reaction.



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Building a Rotation Out of Bargains? Red Sox Latest Signing Not Exactly Inspiring

Imagine our (complete and utter lack of) surprise, then, to awaken on Wednesday morning to the news that the Red Sox have agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with left-hander James Paxton that includes a pair of team options totaling $25 million. If you're wondering why you haven't heard Paxton's name in a while, it's because he's broken.



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Lakers Search for Answers, With and Without LeBron James

James could miss multiple games because of coronavirus protocols, but the Lakers have struggled even when he has played.

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Lee Elder Paved the Way for Tiger Woods's Masters Dominance

Lee Elder forced golf forward by winning his way into the Masters tournament in 1975, the first Black player to do so, laying a path for Tiger Woods and others.

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The Knicks’ Struggles Go Deeper Than Kemba Walker

A surprising reconsideration of the lineup that pushed Walker out of the rotation could help with some of the team’s issues, but not all of them.

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Don Demeter, a Dodger Star of the Future Who Wasn’t, Dies at 86

Groomed to replace Duke Snyder, he broke his wrist in 1960 and never lived up to expectations. But he had a fine career with four other teams.

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Source: Bucs' AB to miss at least 2 more weeks

Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown is expected to miss at least two more weeks, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter, and coach Bruce Arians said Wednesday that Brown's return from an ankle injury is being delayed by issues he's having now with his heel.

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NFL market watch: Winter weather coming, Patriots-Bills total dropping

David Purdum looks at line movement, how weather is impacting betting and gives an update on where the money lies on Week 13 NFL games.

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NFL MVP watch: Brady on top; Allen still worth a buy

Tom Brady is the favorite, but are there better values out there?

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WTA announces immediate suspension of tournaments in China amid concern for Peng Shuai

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) chairman and CEO Steve Simon has announced an immediate suspension of all WTA tournaments in China, including Hong Kong.

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WTA announces immediate suspension of tournaments in China amid concern for Peng Shuai

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) chairman and CEO Steve Simon has announced an immediate suspension of all WTA tournaments in China, including Hong Kong, saying it's based on a lack of transparency by Chinese officials over Peng Shuai's sitution

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Sources: Adebayo to miss 4-6 weeks for surgery

Bam Adebayo, who is averaging 18.7 points and 10.2 rebounds this season, is expected to miss four to six weeks, sources told ESPN, after the Heat center suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb in Monday's loss to Denver. He will have surgery.

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White becomes 2nd Bulls player with COVID-19

Chicago guard Coby White becomes the second Bulls player to test positive for COVID-19 and won't travel to New York this week for games against the Knicks and Nets.

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Pep: Grealish has played 'better than he believes'

Pep Guardiola has told Jack Grealish that the start to his Manchester City career has been "better than maybe he believes."

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Sources: NBA study urges boosters, vaccinations

A study conducted by the NBA and infectious disease specialists has produced evidence to convince the league and NBPA of the need for COVID-19 booster shots for those already vaccinated, and vaccinations for those who are not.

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Devils extend Hughes with 8-year, $64M contract

The Devils on Tuesday rewarded Jack Hughes with an eight-year, $64 million contract extension.

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Source: White Sox, Garcia agree on new contract

Seeking a return to the MLB postseason, the Chicago White Sox brought back Leury Garcia, 30, the popular, longest tenured player on the team, on a new deal Tuesday, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.

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Kane reports to minors, denies rift with Sharks

Evander Kane practiced with the Sharks' minor league affiliate on Tuesday after completing a 21-game suspension. He said there's a "good plan in place" for his return to the NHL and said he "didn't lose any sleep" over the league's gambling investigation.

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Should Red Sox Join Freddie Freeman Sweepstakes Despite High Price?

Freeman reportedly is looking for a contract in the neighborhood of six-years and $180 million, which obviously is expensive but should the Boston Red Sox join in the sweepstakes? Boston currently has Bobby Dalbec on the roster who after a tough start to his rookie campaign, finished the 2021 season on a tear and ended up hitting . to go along with 25 home runs and 78 RBIs.



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Red Sox reportedly make two minor-league signings

That would be Rob Refsnyder, who played in 51 games this past season for the Minnesota Twins. A former fifth round pick by the New York Yankees, the now-30-year-old (he turns 31 in late-March, and in fact on the same day yours truly turns 31) has bounced around the league after making his debut with New York back in 2015. Over his entire career, he has accrued 614 plate appearances across six seasons, hitting .



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Tanner Houck Continues Charitable Work For Adoption With NFT

Reanna was the inspiration behind all of my fundraising efforts,” Houck said. It has been so amazing to work on this as a family and to see her efforts go to helping children in need of a family. It was the easiest decision.



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Chicago White Sox sign reliever Kendall Graveman to a 3-year, $24 million contract and reportedly bring back infielder/outfielder Leury García on a 3-year deal

Deals are happening throughout baseball with the collective bargaining agreement set to expire late Wednesday. The Chicago White Sox were in the mix Tuesday, officially announcing a three-year, $24 million contract with reliever Kendall Graveman and also reportedly bringing back infielder/outfielder Leury García on a three-year deal. The financial terms of García’s contract, first reported by ...



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Mark Roth, Top Bowler Who Brought Power to the Sport, Dies at 70

His explosive release created a lot of hook and speed. “Sometimes I throw rockets,” he said. He won 34 titles, a record eight of them in 1978.

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USWNT stock watch: Who is up, down after Australia friendlies?

The two games in Australia provided a great test for an experimental USWNT team. Who performed beyond expectations, and who is falling behind?

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Father charged in death of ex-UCF RB Anderson

Former UCF running back Otis Anderson Jr. was shot and killed Monday and his father has been charged in his death.

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England win 20-0 as White breaks goals record

Ellen White broke the career goal-scoring record for England with a hat trick in a 20-0 win against Latvia on a record night for the Lionesses.

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USWNT stock watch: Who is up, down after Australia friendlies?

The two games in Australia provided a great test for an experimental USWNT team.

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Source: Pirates, C Perez agree on one-year deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent catcher Roberto Perez, a source tells ESPN.

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Bills remove Lotulelei, Brown from COVID-19 list

The Bills have removed starting defensive tackle Star Lotulelei and rookie right tackle Spencer Brown from the COVID-19 list, giving Buffalo back two starters heading into a significant AFC East matchup against the New England Patriots.

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England win 20-0 as White breaks goals record

Ellen White broke the all-time goalscoring record for England with a hat trick in a 20-0 win against Latvia on a record night for the Lionesses.

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Tomlin promises changes for stumbling Steelers

Mike Tomlin promised Tuesday that changes for the Steelers are coming -- both in scheme and in personnel -- after last Sunday's blowout loss to the Bengals.

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C's Freedom willing to 'educate' LeBron on China

Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom, who has criticized LeBron James and Nike for their silence on human rights violations in China, said Tuesday he would welcome the opportunity to sit down with the Lakers star and "educate him" on the subject.

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Cousins expected to debut Wednesday for Bucks

The Bucks on Tuesday announced the official signing of veteran center DeMarcus Cousins, who should be available Wednesday night, when Milwaukee takes on the Charlotte Hornets.

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Fantasy hockey rankings: Who's been moving up or down the depth chart?

Who's up and who's down in the newest fantasy hockey rankings?

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C's Freedom willing to 'educate' LeBron on China

Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom, who has criticized LeBron James and Nike for their silence on human rights violations in China, said Tuesday he would welcome the opportunity to sit down with the Lakers star and "educate him" on the subject.

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Cousins expected to debut Wednesday for Bucks

The Bucks on Tuesday announced the official signing of veteran center DeMarcus Cousins, who should be available Wednesday night, when Milwaukee takes on the Charlotte Hornets.

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