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Jury Acquits Ex-Patriots Star Aaron Hernandez In 2012 Double-Murder Case

A jury acquitted Aaron Hernandez on Friday of a 2012 double homicide, thus clearing the former New England Patriots tight end of all charges even after he was arrested for a third killing in 2013. Aaron Hernandez…

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Dean Blandino, NFL Officiating VP, Resigning To Take Broadcasting Job

Dean Blandino, the NFL’s vice president of officiating, is abandoning his post for a network television position, according to a league memo obtained by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and his colleague Aditi Kinkhabwala. NFL VP Dean Blandino Leaving…

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NHL Playoffs Round 1: Predators Top Blackhawks 1-0, Capitals Beat Maple Leafs 3-2 In OT

Six different NHL teams played in their first playoff game on Thursday night, and the three who emerged the winners were the Nashville Predators, the Washington Capitals and the Anaheim Ducks. NHL Playoffs Round 1:…

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Travis d’Arnaud Homers In 16th, Mets Top Marlins 9-8 For Fifth Straight Win: Highlights

After a wild five hours and 38 minutes of play, the New York Mets edged the Marlins 9-8 in Miami on Thursday night in the first of four-game series thanks to a 16th-inning solo homer…

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Tickets For Bellator MMA 178 Still On Sale: Daniel Straus Vs Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire

Bellator MMA 178 will be held at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT next week and tickets are on sale now! > TICKETS FOR BELLATOR MMA 178 AVAILABLE NOW The main fight card of the…

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Cubs Receive First World Series Rings In Team History, Beat Dodgers 4-0 To Win Series 2-1

Chicago Cubs players and coaches received their 2016 MLB championship rings at Wrigley Field on Wednesday before their 2-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cubs Get First-Ever World Series Rings, Beat Dodgers 4-0 While…

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Dan Rooney, Steelers Owner & Chairman, Dies At 84; NFL World Reacts

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Thursday that owner and longtime chairman Dan Rooney, who spearheaded the NFL’s diversity efforts for decades, has died at the age of 84. His cause of death remains unknown as of now. Steelers…

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Ex-Dortmund Manager Jurgen Klopp Shocked by Team’s Bus Explosion, Feared For Friends

Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he was incredibly shocked by the Borussia Dortmund bus that exploded Tuesday evening en route to the team’s Champions League home game against Monaco. Jurgen Klopp Comments On Dortmund Bus Explosion The 49-year-old…

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NFL News: Marshawn Lynch Seeks Reinstatement With Raiders, Colts Sign DT Jonathan Hankins To Three-Year Deal

Marshawn Lynch visited the Oakland Raiders early Thursday to actively negotiate a reinstatement in the NFL, league sources told ESPN’s Ed Werder. NFL News: Marshawn Lynch Visits Raiders, Colts Sign Jonathan Hankins The former Seattle Seahawks running back,…

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NBA Playoffs 2017: Complete First-Round Schedule And Preview; Celtics Clinch Top Seed In East

The 2016-2017 NBA regular season is now officially over following Wednesday night’s games, which included the Boston Celtics’ (53-29) 112-94 home victory over the sixth-seeded Milwaukee Bucks to secure the top seed in the Eastern…

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Sources: Cavaliers Waive Larry Sanders, Sign Edy Tavares, Dahntay Jones

The Cleveland Cavaliers signed former Milwaukee Bucks power forward Larry Sanders to a two-year, non-guarantee deal just last month, but they have now released him in favor of center Edy Tavares. Cavs Sign Edy Tavares, Dahntay Jones, Waive…

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McLaren Driver Fernando Alonso Missing F1 Monaco Grand Prix To Race In Indianpolis 500

Fernando Alonso, a two-time Formula One champion, will miss the Monaco Grand Prix in May to race in the Indianapolis 500 instead. Fernando Alonso (McLaren) skipping Monaco GP for Indy 500 The 35-year-old McLaren driver from…

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Tickets For Manchester United Vs Real Madrid (USA Summer Tour) Available Now

Manchester United is coming to the United States this summer for a preseason tour. TICKETS FOR MANCHESTER UNITED US SUMMER TOUR ON SALE The Premier League club will play in five U.S. cities, four of…

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Investigation Begins After Germany’s Borussia Dortmund Bus Explodes, Injuring Defender Marc Bartra

The Office of the Attorney General of Germany has launched an investigation after three explosives hit a bus carrying the Bundesliga’s Borussia Dortmund team as it headed to its home stadium Tuesday night to play…

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Shannon Sharpe Rips Tony Romo, Mark Cuban After QB Thanks Dallas Fans At Mavericks’ Final Home Game

Tony Romo officially said goodbye to the city of Dallas on Tuesday night at the Mavericks’ home finale, thanking fans after joining the NBA team for warm-up drills. Shannon Sharpe Slams Tony Romo, Mark Cuban For…

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Yoenis Cespedes Hits Franchise Record, Matt Harvey Leaves Early In Mets’ 14-4 Rout Of Phillies

Yoenis Cespedes became the first New York Met with three home runs in two games in Tuesday night’s 14-4 thrashing of the Phillies in Philadelphia in the middle game of a three-game series. Yoenis Cespedes Hits…

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Jamie Carragher Calls Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil And Their Contracts ‘Embarassing’ Amid Transfer Rumors

Jamie Carragher has some strong words about the contract negotiations for Arsenal stars Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, whose deals with the Gunners are both up in 2018. Jamie Carragher Says Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil Contract Talks ‘Embarassing’ Chilean striker…

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Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski Questionable For Champions League Quarterfinal Vs Real Madrid

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is listed as a doubt for Wednesday’s Champions League home quarter-final against Real Madrid, after the Polish star injured his shoulder during Saturday’s 4-1 victory over his former team, Borussia Dortmund. Robert…

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