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Flames’ Defenseman Wideman Suspended 20 Games For Hit On Official

The NHL announced that Calgary Flames’ defenseman Dennis Wideman has been suspended for 20 games for cross-checking referee Don Henderson. The hit occurred during a game between the Flames and Nashville Predators on Jan. 27.…

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Late Vikings Great Fred McNeill Diagnosed With CTE

Fred McNeill died on November 3, 2015, one day after watching his last Monday Night Football game. The 63-year-old former Minnesota Vikings linebacker and UCLA grad loved watching the game long after he retired. LATE VIKINGS…

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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Scores Game Winner In Return Vs. Islanders

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin made his return in Thursday night’s game against the New York Islanders, after serving a one-game suspension for skipping the All-Star Game due to an injury. Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Scores Game…

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Fiancee Of Bills LB Tony Steward Dies Of Ovarian Cancer

Brittany Burns, fiancee of Buffalo Bills linebacker Tony Steward, died Tuesday morning of a rare form of ovarian cancer at the age of 26. Fiancee Of Bills LB Tony Steward Dies Of Ovarian Cancer Steward, 23, commemorated…

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Kings Pull ‘Year Of The Monkey’ Tees After DeMarcus Cousins Complains

As part of the NBA’s recognition of the Chinese Lunar New Year, the Sacramento Kings printed a series of “Year of the Monkey” t-shirts. However, the team was forced to remove the shirts from the stands…

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Late Raiders QB Ken Stabler Diagnosed With CTE

Former Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler, who died in July 2015 from complications arising from colon cancer, was recently diagnosed as having suffered from the effects of the degenerative brain disease Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), the doctor…

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Mercer University Guard Jibri Bryan Dies After Shot To The Head

Mercer Bears Men’s basketball team guard Jibri Bryan died Tuesday after being shot in the head with a pistol in Macon, Ga., where Mercer University is located. Mercer University Guard Jibri Bryan Dies After Shot To The…

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Browns To Cut Ties With Johnny Manziel

Quarterback Johnny Manziel’s time with the Cleveland Browns will come to an end in March, when the new league year officially begins, according to a source close to ESPN’s Pat McManamon. Browns To Cut Ties With Johnny Manziel Manziel…

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Well-Fueled No. 22 Indiana Beats Michigan With 28-0 Run

The 22-ranked Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Michigan Wolverines 80-67 at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Tuesday night, and the most surprising part of the game was undoubtedly Indiana’s comeback. No. 22 Indiana…

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Canelo Alvarez Set To Defend Title Against Amir Khan

Middleweight champion Canelo Álvarez (46-1-1, 32 KOs) and welterweight contender Amir Khan (31-3, 19KOs) have sealed a deal to fight May 7, 2016 in Las Vegas. The bout will be fought at 155 pounds, the…

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Bret “Hitman” Hart Reveals He Has Prostate Cancer

Hall of Fame wrestler Bret “Hitman” Hart revealed that he has prostate cancer in an Instagram post shared on Monday. Hart retired after suffering a concussion in 1999, he won the WWF world heavyweight title…

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NHL Extends Commissioner Gary Bettman Through 2021-2022

The NHL has signed commissioner Gary Bettman to a brand new contract that will extend his position through the 2021-2022 season. NHL Extends Commissioner Gary Bettman Through 2021-2022 The financial details of the deal have not been…

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Defending Champs Duke Out Of AP Poll For First Time In 8 Years

For the first time in over 8 years, the defending champion Duke Blue Devils are not present in the AP men’s college basketball poll, after 167 consecutive appearances. The Blue Devils lost 69-80 at the…

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Greg Bird To Miss 2016 After Undergoing Shoulder Surgery

A key piece of the New York Yankees’ future suffered a major setback as the team announced that Greg Bird will miss the entire 2016 season. Bird, 23, has suffered a torn labrum in his…

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D-backs Trade Anderson, Hill To Brewers For Segura, Wagner, As Part of Five-Player Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking for ways to boost their lineup, and one way was by getting former NL All-Star shortstop Jean Segura as part of a five-player trade with the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. D-backs Trade…

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Former Braves Legend Andruw Jones Likely To Retire Soon

Former Braves Legend Anduw Jones Likely To Retire Soon Former Atlanta Braves outfielder and batter Andruw Jones will probably announce his retirement from baseball very soon, he told reporters at the Braves FanFest on Saturday. Jones…

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Pep Guardiola To Replace Manuel Pellegrini As Manchester City Manager

Manchester City announced on Monday that Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola will take over as manager on a three-year contract beginning next season. Pep Guardiola To Replace Manuel Pellegrini As Manchester City Manager Guardiola is set…

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Suns Fire Coach Jeff Hornacek Following Second-Chance Ultimatum

The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Jeff Cornacek, one month after they gave him a second chance and midway through his third season on the job. The team officially announced this weekend that their coach and…

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Jeremy Roenick Hilariously Interviews John Scott During All-Stars

Forward John Scott scored two goals in the Pacific Division’s opening game of the NHL All-Star Game 3-on-3 tournament. Thus, he was one of the first few players former NHL Center and current NBCSports analyst Jeremy Roenick interviewed during the…

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Ohio Bobcats Start off Home Stand With Win Over Kent State

The Ohio Bobcats Men’s Basketball Team played at a much slower pace than usual on Friday night, yet they still managed to secure a 72-61 home victory against the MAC (Mid-American Conference) East-leading Kent State…

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Twitter To Reacts To Odell Beckham Jr. Playing Safety In 2016 Pro Bowl

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has become known for beating defensive backs with his spectacular one-handed catches, but he ended up becoming one himself for a few minutes on Sunday. Twitter Reacts To Odell…

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