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Washington Wizards Late Game Push, Powers Them Past Brooklyn Nets

On Sunday, fans were treated to an offensive, back-and-forth game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Washington Wizards. The Nets were led by superstar duo of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. James Harden did not play because…

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MLB Proposes A Delayed Season Start To The MLBPA

It is that time again, time for spring training to start in the MLB. Spring training is on track to start in three weeks, but the MLB wants to delay the start. Since the league…

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University of Kentucky Supports Coach & Players Kneeling During Anthem After Criticism

Both University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto and athletic director Mitch Barnhart showed their support of the Wildcats’ basketball team after head coach John Calipari took a knee during the national anthem performed before last…

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NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts Speaks Out On Racial Double Standard After Capitol Riots

National Basketball Players Association Director Michele Roberts expressed outrage over the Capitol Hill riots in recent comments. She noted how the events reflected the racial double standard in the United States. Roberts said that she…

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Premier League Transfer Window: The Latest Deals – Liverpool Signs Ben Davies

As the January transfer window deadline approaches, several deals are completed or underway. Premier League champions Liverpool signed defender Ben Davies from Preston North End. Davies will be a backup option for Liverpool’s defense after…

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Dodgers Legend & Hall Of Famer Don Sutton Dies At 75

Los Angeles Dodgers legend and Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Sutton has died at the age of 75. The news was reported by Suttons’ son Daron, who said that his father passed away in his…

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Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan Optimistic Seattle Will Land NBA Expansion Team

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has expressed optimism about landing an NBA expansion team for Seattle. The new outlook arose after Durkan had spoken with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver last month about expansion teams. This came after last month’s…

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Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph Not Interested In Possible Pay Cut

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph is making it known that he will not take a pay cut. The Vikings are currently dealing with a salary cap problem. Minnesota is projected to be $12.8 million over the…

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Mets Trade Steven Matz To Blue Jays For Three Prospects

On Wednesday night, the New York Mets traded pitcher Steven Matz to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for three pitching prospects. Those prospects are right-handers Sean-Reid-Foley, Yennsy Diaz and Josh Winckowski. Matz, 29, agreed to…

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Jake Paul Set To Face UFC Fighter Ben Askern

Jake Paul, the famous YouTuber turned professional boxer, is prepping for his next official match. Paul has a match set with UFC fighter Ben Askern set for April 17, 2021. The fight was confirmed by Triller…

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Tanaka Returning To Original Club In Japan After 7 Seasons With Yankees

On Thursday, free-agent right-hander Masahiro Tanaka announced that he will return to Japan to pitch for his original club, the Rakuten Golden Eagles, in the Nippon Professional Baseball League. Tanaka made his announcement after being…

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John Wall & Russell Westbrook Get Into Trash Talk During Rockets’ Win

John Wall and Russell Westbrook faced off once again, following the trade that sent Wall to Houston and Westbrook to Washington. Wall had long been part of the Washington Wizards’ franchise before being traded to the Houston Rockets.…

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Deshaun Watson Requests Trade From Houston Texans

Quarterback Deshaun Watson has requested a trade from the Houston Texans. Watson made the formal request to the team weeks ago, per ESPN. Watson, 25, signed a four-year, $156 million contract extension with the Texans…

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Super Bowl LV Will Host Fans, Health Care Workers Will Be Invited For Free [Ticket Info]

After speculation regarding whether fans would be allowed to attend the upcoming Super Bowl, we finally have an answer. In a video call, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told a group that fans will be allowed…

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Jason Witten To Retire From NFL With Dallas Cowboys With 1-Day Contract

After 17 seasons in the NFL, Jason Witten is planning on retiring, and he plans to do so with the Dallas Cowboys. Witten intends to sign a one-day contract and retire as a member of…

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Top NBA DFS Plays: Friday, January 29

Check out the top NBA DFS plays on DraftKings at each of the main five positions. Point Guard Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks (DK: $9,100) @ WAS Young’s price has fluctuated a lot over the course…

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Beloved NBA Reporter Sekou Smith Dies At 48 From COVID-19

Longtime NBA reporter and television analyst, Sekou Smith, died on Tuesday after a battle with COVID-19. Smith was 48 years old. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released a statement Tuesday evening about Smith’s passing. “The NBA mourns…

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Titans RB Derrick Henry Nominated For FedEx Ground Player Of The Year

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has been nominated for FedEx Ground Player of the Year after concluding a historic 2,000-yard season with the Titans. Henry is one of three nominees. The other two are…

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Schilling Requests To Be Removed From 2022 Baseball Hall Of Fame Ballot

After falling short of the required 75% of votes to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, retired pitcher Curt Schilling requested to be removed from the 2022 ballot. Schilling appeared on 71.1% of the…

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Cleveland Trades Kevin Porter Jr. To Rockets Following Locker Room Tirade

The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade Kevin Porter Jr. to the Houston Rockets for a protected future second-round pick. The trade comes after the team decided to trade Porter rather than waive him after he got into…

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Jazz Win Nine Straight Despite Poor Start Against Knicks

The Utah Jazz are now second place in the Western Conference after earning their ninth straight win on Tuesday night. The Jazz has 13 wins and just four losses, but they were close to earning their fifth…

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