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Cavaliers Don’t Deserve “Fat Cat” Comments From Bickerstaff

The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost five straight and Coach J.B. Bickerstaff is blaming the team’s hot start for a lack of recent results. At a time when things may or may not be contentious in…

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What LeBron James’ Injury Means For Struggling Lakers

After suffering a groin injury Wednesday against the Clippers, LeBron James remains optimistic that he can return to action for the Lakers on Friday against the Sacramento Kings. But though the injury appears minimal at…

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Dusty Baker Has Earned Another Year As Astros Manager

Three days after winning the World Series, the Houston Astros announced Wednesday that they were granting manager Dusty Baker’s request for a one-year extension. After 25 seasons as an MLB manager and more than five…

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Justin Verlander’s Game 1 Domination Means More Than One Series

Justin Verlander’s performance Wednesday night against the New York Yankees was singularly impressive, a solid six-inning outing in which he struck out 11 batters to give the Houston Astros a one-game lead in the ALCS.…

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Russell Westbrook Kickstarts Lakers Drama In Preseason

It didn’t take long for chemistry concerns on the Los Angeles Lakers roster to manifest themselves on the court. During an uninspiring performance in a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday, Russell Westbrook was…

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Opinion: The Mets Would Be Foolish To Not Pitch deGrom In The Wild Card Series

Jacob deGrom may not pitch for the New York Mets until game three and it’s a mistake that could backfire badly. Right now, Max Scherzer is penciled in as the game-one starter for the first game of the wild card…

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Ravens & Lamar Jackson Fail To Agree To Contract Ahead Of Deadline – Will A Trade Be Next?

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens have failed to reach a contract agreement ahead of the regular season – and some fans are wondering what’s next. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jackson turned down a Ravens offer and will…

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Can Patrick Beverley & Russell Westbrook Co-Exist? Will They Have To?

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Wednesday that they were acquiring point guard Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz in exchange for forward Talen Horton-Tucker and guard Stanley Johnson. The moves frees up cap space for…

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Antonio Brown’s Latest Twitter Tirade Isn’t The End

Former NFL star Antonio Brown attacked Tom Brady on Twitter last week, making the Buccaneers quarterback the latest in a long string of targets Brown has criticized since his unceremonious exit from the team last…

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LeBron James’ $97 Million Contract Gives Lakers A Familiar Problem

The Los Angeles Lakers have a problem. It’s one that the organization has faced before. There’s never an elegant solution to this problem, and in this case, the magnitude of the decision could lead to…

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New York Yankees Fans Are Freaking Out Over Recent Slump – Why They Shouldn’t Panic Yet

New York Yankees fans are concerned about the team’s recent skid. The team has just two wins in its last 12 games. The only victories have come against the Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners. After last night’s…

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What If The Orioles Make The Playoffs Anyway?

In the fifth century A.D., Saint Augustine argued that miracles aren’t contrary to nature, but only contrary to what people know about nature. Fans of the Baltimore Orioles oughta check him out. These fans are…

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Jacob deGrom’s Return To Citi Field Will Stop The World

Picture this. Forty-two thousand fans pack into Citi Field during a season like few others for a game that will be second to none. Let’s make it a 7:10 p.m. start for dramatic effect. The…

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Jaguars Coach Urban Meyer Facing Heat From NFLPA For Comments About Players’ Vaccination Status

With the 2021 NFL season set to kickoff, public safety concerns have loomed over the league, as questions regarding COVID-19 protocols and player vaccination status remain to be fully answered. Coordinating a season during a…

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Why The ‘Field Of Dreams’ Game Was A Win For Baseball

Thursday night’s Field of Dreams game was almost too good to be true. As part of a brilliantly executed marketing strategy, the New York Yankees faced off against the Chicago White Sox in Dyersville, Iowa,…

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NBA Finals Game 2 Suns Vs. Bucks Preview: Odds, Start Time, Where To Watch, Tickets

The Phoenix Suns took Game 1 at home behind a miraculous effort from Chris Paul, who scored 32 points and dished out nine assists. Giannis Antetkounmpo was not fully healthy and looked noticeably slower as…

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Potential Trade Destinations For Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons is coming off a historically bad playoff run, but the three-time All-Star is still a worthwhile prospect – at least for some teams. Below are some possible spots Simmons could fit in well with,…

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The Cleveland Browns Are Poised For A Big Year

The race for the AFC will be super interesting this year. For the first time in two seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs feel vulnerable, especially after their 31-9 drubbing by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in…

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Denver Broncos Should Go All In For Aaron Rodgers

Who will be the lucky team to acquire future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers? Well according to NFL Network’s James Palmer, there’s a “real possibility” Rodgers could end up with the Denver Broncos if…

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NBA DFS Plays: Wednesday, April 28

With several high-profile players already ruled out tonight, let’s take a look at the top options at each position on DraftKings for tonight’s big 10-game slate. The games with the highest implied point totals are…

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2021 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterback Heavy First Round

The NFL Draft kicks off in just a few days. After a free agency full of moves and a few trades within the first round, let’s take a look at how the first round could…

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