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Mets shut down Syndergaard, ‘pray’ for ’21 return
New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard has been shut down for six weeks with right elbow inflammation, manager Luis Rojas…
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Fan gets arena ban for Westbrook popcorn spill
The fan who dumped popcorn on Russell Westbrook has been banned indefinitely from the Wells Fargo Center and has had…
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Washington’s revamped offense primed for speed, depth and big plays
ASHBURN, Va. — The list of issues on offense were long, highlighted by bottom-of-the-NFL rankings. As the Washington Football Team…
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Walker ready to win Champions League that players ‘owe’ Man City
Manchester City‘s pursuit of a maiden Champions League success is viewed by many as the club’s Holy Grail, but Kyle…
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Bill would allow college athletes to form unions
College athletes would be able to form players’ unions and would be considered employees of their schools if a new…
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Study: Athletes see higher post-COVID heart risk
A study out Thursday on the risk of heart damage to college athletes who have had COVID-19 contradicts other recent…
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Sources: Spurs contact Pochettino over a return
Tottenham Hotspur have contacted Mauricio Pochettino over a dramatic return to the club, sources have told ESPN. The Argentine only…
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NHL Playoffs Daily: Maple Leafs, Hurricanes look to advance Thursday
Wednesday brought us three more elimination games, but only two teams were sent packing. The Minnesota Wild kept their series…
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Johnathan Abram’s goal is to play under control for Las Vegas Raiders
HENDERSON, Nev. — First, the Las Vegas Raiders signed Karl Joseph. Then they used a second-round draft pick on Trevon…
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Meet the women making motorsports history at the Indy 500
Roughly 30 laps into Sunday’s 105th running of the Indianapolis 500, driver Simona De Silvestro will pull into pit lane.…
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La Liga president: Super League ‘isn’t dead’
La Liga president Javier Tebas has warned that the proposed Super League project “isn’t dead” and criticised “shipwrecked” founders Real…
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Predicting NHL bounce-backs: Seth Jones, Carter Hart, more
The first one who will tell you that Seth Jones had a disappointing 2020-21 campaign is Seth Jones. “I didn’t…
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Playing out Julio Jones’ trade market: Four offers, intriguing returns and an accepted deal
6:45 AM ET NFL NationESPN Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones — considered one of the best receiving talents in…
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Hey MMA, it’s time for a few changes
MMA is doing pretty well for a sport less than three decades old. From the UFC to Bellator to the…
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Sales Pitch discussion: Can anyone stop UCLA on Pac-12 recruiting trail?
7:00 AM ET ESPN staff ESPN continued its Sales Pitch (ESPN+) series this week, examining the men’s college basketball programs…
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A pair of aces: Kumar Rocker, Jack Leiter lead Vandy’s quest for a repeat national title
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The College World Series-champion Vanderbilt Commodores were spilling out into the workout areas of Hawkins Field in…
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Rashford: Injuries played role in final defeat
5:54 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Marcus Rashford has said that most of the Manchester United team played the Europa League…
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How Taylor Hall’s prior career stops led to his 2021 renaissance with the Bruins
Taylor Hall was traded from the Buffalo Sabres to the Boston Bruins at the deadline, and it might be the…
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MLB Power Rankings: There’s a new No. 1 team on our list … who is it?
After a two-week run at the top by the Chicago White Sox, a new team has overtaken the AL Central…
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How Buffalo Bills’ coaching continuity can lead them back to the playoffs
6:00 AM ET Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. — For the fourth consecutive season, the Buffalo Bills will have the same…
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How a Tennessee town is reckoning with race after team’s peaceful protest
ON A FRIGID February night in Chattanooga, about 20 East Tennessee State basketball players, coaches and staff made the same…
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The ‘Local Market’ MLB hats were mocked so badly they were axed
Like Icarus flying too close to the sun, we lost an experiment the world was not ready for on Tuesday.…
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How Damian Lillard Turned a Clutch Shot Into Dame Time
Damian Lillard always will remember his first game-winning shot, largely because the play resulted in a loss. Seventeen years ago,…
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We Know About Portland’s Prolific Offense. Can Its Much-Maligned Defense Level Up?
The Portland Trail Blazers finished the regular season ranked sixth place in the Western Conference, escaping the play-in tournament for…
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Streaker prances in rain at Nationals Park, attempts slick way to evade security
The Washington Nationals’ game against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night was suspended in the fourth inning due to the…
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Betnijah Laney Is the Scoring Threat the Liberty Needed
Athletes generally improve on fairly predictable trajectories. A role player at age 24 may have some upside, but probably isn’t…
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Clippers Vs Mavericks: First Round NBA Betting Odds | 5/28/2021
The Los Angeles Clippers (47-25, 0-2) are slight favorites heading into Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA…
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UFC Real or Not: Are Derrick Lewis and Colby Covington certainties for title shots?
With a rare off week on the UFC calendar, it’s a good moment to take a step back and look…
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Rashford subjected to racism after Europa defeat
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford said he been subjected to “at least 70 racial slurs” on social media following Wednesday’s…
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Pound-for-pound rankings: A new No. 1, and a well-deserved debut in the top 10
Canelo Alvarez added another world title to his collection by defeating Billy Joe Saunders on May 8 in Arlington, Texas.…
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Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers are going head-to-head in ‘The Match’ golf tournament
Tom Brady is returning to The Match, a made-for-TV golf tournament which pits a PGA Tour pros and with famous…
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Naomi Osaka says she won’t speak to media at French Open
Tennis phenom Naomi Osaka announced in a Twitter post on Wednesday that she won’t participate in any press conferences during…
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Trail Blazers Vs Nuggets: First Round NBA Betting Odds | 5/27/2021
The Denver Nuggets (47-25, 1-1) are underdogs heading into Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against…
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Social: Villarreal outlast Man Utd in epic shootout to win Europa League
After 120 minutes failed to separate Manchester United and Villarreal, the two clubs went to a penalty shootout to decide…
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Bardsley a surprise as Riise names Tokyo team
Team Great Britain manager Hege Riise has named her 18-player team for the Tokyo Olympics, with goalkeeper Karen Bardsley a…
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Isles light up struggling Jarry, oust Penguins in 6
As Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry skated off the ice for the last time this season, New York Islanders fans…
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Mitchell: ‘Felt better than I anticipated’ in return
Utah Jazz All-Star Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points in 26 minutes during Wednesday night’s 141-129 win over the Memphis Grizzlies…
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Ja downplays record night, earns Utah’s respect
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant cut toward the basket, caught the pass, cocked the ball back in his right…
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The NBA Playoffs are wide open, and that makes it so much more fun
There’s a certain type of sports fan that believes the NBA Playoffs are a little boring because they usually go…
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Simmons leads 76ers past Wizards; Westbrook injured
Ben Simmons put a spin move on Russell Westbrook that sent him sprawling to the floor several minutes before a…
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Indians Vs Tigers: MLB Betting Odds & Trends – 5/26/2021
The Detroit Tigers (18-30) will aim to break a three-game home losing streak when they play the Cleveland Indians (26-20)…
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MSG roars in Knicks’ first playoff win since ’13
12:32 AM ET Andrew LopezESPN For the first time in more than eight years — 2,923 days, to be exact…
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Ohio St. pondered football without Big Ten in ’20
The president of Ohio State University asked athletic director Gene Smith if the Buckeyes could “go independent” in a text…
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Sources: Barca eyeing Belgium boss Martinez
5:08 PM ET Moises Llorens Sam Marsden Barcelona are considering the Belgium coach Roberto Martinez as a possible alternative to…
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Oilers: Racist remarks aimed at Bear ‘disgusting’
EDMONTON, Alberta — Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland said any racist comments directed at First Nation defenseman Ethan Bear…
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Inspired Simmons sparks Sixers to Game 2 win
Ben Simmons answered critics of his scoring output on multiple levels Wednesday night, having a breakout offensive performance while also…
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Bryson to Koepka: ‘Living rent-free in your head’
Not able to contain their feud to the golf course, Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau traded barbs Wednesday on social…
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A fan threw popcorn at Russell Westbrook as he left to the locker room
Russell Westbrook went down with an ankle injury during the fourth quarter in Game 2 of the Washington Wizards’ first…
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That Loving (and Frenetic) Knicks Playoff Feeling Is Back
This past Sunday, a couple of hours before the New York Knicks hosted their first playoff game in eight seasons,…
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Connor McDavid Is One Of The Best Young Players In NHL History. The Oilers Are Squandering Him.
In the modern era of the NHL, 93 players have produced seasons with at least 100 adjusted points, and only…
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