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Raptors Coach Dwane Casey Fined $25,000 For Criticizing Referees

The NBA fined Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey $25,000 on Sunday for “public criticism of officiating” one day after his comments regarding the calls and non-calls during the Raptors’ 99-84 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in…

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Padres Apologize To San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus After Botched Anthem

The San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus, who were set to perform the national anthem before the Padres’ home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, instead left Petco Park to the sound of boos,…

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Tom Brady’s Legal Team Set To Appeal Deflate-gate Ruling

More than a year later, the fight over the New England Patriots’ ‘Deflate-gate’ controversy continues. Tom Brady’s Legal Team Set To Appeal Deflate-gate Ruling Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s legal team, now led by former US Solicitor General…

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Roger Federer Withdraws From French Open Because Of Injury

Roger Federer withdrew from the 2016 French Open on Thursday, citing health reasons. Roger Federer Withdraws From French Open Because Of Injury This is the first time the 34-year-old tennis star misses a Grand Slam event…

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Kobe Bryant Rejects Offer To Join Shaq On TNT’s ‘Inside The NBA’

Kobe Bryant has turned down an offer from TNT to reunite with Shaquille O’Neal as part of the cast of Inside the NBA alongside Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson, and several other big names who have sat at the long…

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DeMarco Murray’s Advice to Ezekiel Elliott: Learn From Cowboys TE Jason Witten

Tenessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray recently showed he has no hard feelings toward his old team, the Dallas Cowboys, when he contacted rookie RB Ezekiel Elliott shortly after he was drafted by the Cowboys in the first round…

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Dikembe Mutombo Congratulates 76ers Early For Winning NBA Draft Lottery

It took Dikembe Mutombo less than a minute to realize he had done something wrong after he tweeted an early congratulations to his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers, for winning this year’s NBA Draft lottery. Dikembe Mutombo…

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Braves Fire Manager Fredi Gonzalez After 9-28 Start

The Atlanta Braves, who are on track for the worst season in the team’s 130-year history, have fired manager Fredi Gonzalez. Braves Fire Manager Fredi Gonzalez After 9-28 Start Gonzalez will be replaced on an interim…

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Tiger Woods Says He Can Still Beat Jack Nicklaus’ Major Record

Despite not having won a major since 2008, Tiger Woods still believes he can top Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 major titles. Tiger Woods Says He Can Still Beat Jack Nicklaus’ Major Record The 40-year-old golfer and 14-time major…

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Cubs FB Anthony Rizzo Helps Fan With Surprise Marriage Proposal

Anthony Rizzo recently made a pair of Chicago Cubs fans very happy. Cubs FB Anthony Rizzo Helps Fan With Surprise Marriage Proposal The 26-year-old Cubs first baseman showed up at the Fanatics memorabilia show in Chicago…

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Pacers Set To Promote Assistant Nate McMillan To Head Coach

The Indiana Pacers are reportedly set to announce the promotion of assistant Nate McMillan to head coach, according to Yahoo Sports. Pacers Set To Promote Assistant Nate McMillan To Head Coach The news comes just nine days…

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Ex-MLB Player Brandon Laird Wins Free Beer For A Year With Homer In Japan

Former Major League Baseball player Brandon Laird scored a very nice price on Tuesday in Japan. Ex-MLB Player Brandon Laird Wins Free Beer For A Year Laird– who had brief stints with the New York Yankees in…

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Cubs’ Jake Arrieta Hints Worth More Than Stephen Strasburg, Won’t Give Chicago Discount

Jake Arrieta suggested on Wednesday that he’s worth more than the $175 million deal right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg recently signed with the Washington Nationals, and added he’s not prepared to give his team, the Chicago Cubs, the so-called…

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Patriots QB Tom Brady’s $200 Cookbook Sells Out

Tom Brady has released his very own cookbook, and despite the $200 price tag, it has already sold out. Patriots QB Tom Brady’s $200 Cookbook Sells Out It’s more of a ‘nutrition manual’ than a cookbook,…

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UAB RB Greg Bryant Declared Brain Dead One Day After Shooting

University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) Blazers running back Gregory Bryant was declared brain dead on Sunday, just one day after he was found shot in a car on Interstate 95 in South Florida. UAB RB Greg Bryant Declared…

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Warriors’ Steph Curry Wins Second Straight MVP Award

After a season in which he lead the NBA in scoring, shattered his own three point record, and made highlight reel plays on a nightly basis, Stephen Curry, will be named the NBA MVP for the second…

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Australian Jared Tallent Wins Silver Medal At IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships

Australian race walker Jared Tallent won a silver medal at the IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships in Rome on Saturday. Jared Tallent Wins Silver Medal In 50km Walk Tallent, 31, finished the 50km race in 3:42:36…

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Canadians Upset After Dwyane Wade Takes Shots During National Anthem

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Miami Heat 95-91 in Game 3 on Saturday to take a 2-1 series lead. Canadians Upset After Dwyane Wade Takes Shots During National Anthem Dwyane Wade led the Heat with 38…

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Golfer Marc Leishman Withdraws From Rio Olympics Amid Zika Virus Concerns

Australian pro golfer Marc Leishman has withdrawn from consideration for this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil, citing health concerns for his wife who continues to recover from a near-fatal illness. Golfer Marc Leishman Withdraws From Rio…

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Kevin McHale Withdraws Name From Search For New Sacramento Kings Coach

Former Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale has reportedly withdrawn from consideration for the Sacramento Kings’ coaching vacancy. Kevin McHale Withdraws From Search For New Kings Coach NBA sources told ESPN.com that McHale, who had recently engaged…

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Coyotes Reportedly To Promote 26-Year-Old Assistant GM John Chayka To GM

The Arizona Coyotes are reportedly expected to promote Assistant General Manager/Analytics John Chayka, 26, to general manager, thus making him the youngest GM in NHL history, a person familiar with the situation stated Wednesday. Coyotes To Promote…

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