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Britain Seizes Chelsea Football From Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich
In an attempt to reverse its reputation as a place where wealthy Russians with connections to President Vladimir Putin are welcome to do business, Britain Thursday froze the assets of seven prominent Russian businesspeople, most…
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Jorge Masvidal Inks Massive New UFC Deal
Jorge Masvidal has inked a new UFC deal. Specifics of the pact were not disclosed, but his co-agent, Malki Kawa of First Round Management, noted that the contract extension would make Masvidal, 37, one of the…
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Kansas City Chiefs To Franchise Tag Orlando Brown Jr.
The Kansas City Chiefs plan to use the franchise tag on left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. The 25-year-old will become the first pending free agent this year to get the franchise tag, with the deadline for such designations…
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Russell Westbrook & Wife Nina Reveal They Receive Death Threats From Lakers Fans
Criticism against a 14-year veteran, nine-time All-Star, and former league MVP is sometimes valid, but death threats—regardless of the player’s stature—are never ok. Russell Westbrook and his wife, Nina, have shared that that’s exactly what…
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Russian Gymnast Ivan Kuliak Under Investigation By Gymnastics Federation For ‘Z’ On Uniform
Russian athlete Ivan Kuliak’s “shocking behavior” at the gymnastics Apparatus World Cup event in Doha, Qatar, has been duly noted by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG). FIG was brief on details, but its statement comes on…
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Tony Hawk Breaks Femur, Vows To Skate Again
The godfather of skateboarding Tony Hawk broke his femur in a skating accident Monday, and it could spell the end of one of the most incredible runs in sports history. “I’ve said many times that…
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Giants Expected To Sign Mitchell Trubisky, Setting Up QB Competition With Daniel Jones
The New York Giants are reportedly the front-runners to sign free-agent QB Mitchell Trubisky when next week’s negotiating window opens. The idea is to light a proverbial fire under the rear-end of New York’s current starter, Daniel Jones, 24,…
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Kyrie Irving’s 50 Points Lead Nets Past Hornets
Consider this one stamped. And then some. The Nets routed the Hornets 132-121 on the road Tuesday, and a big reason why was Kyrie Irving pouring in 50 points. “You just wanna really put your…
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Seahawks Trade Russell Wilson To Broncos, Release Bobby Wagner
The Seattle Seahawks will have a completely new look next season, as the team Tuesday parted ways with two franchise icons on both sides of the ball: Hours after agreeing to trade quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver…
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Gregg Popovich Ties Don Nelson For Most NBA Coaching Wins At 1,335
Following the Spurs’ 117-110 victory over the Lakers on Monday, Gregg Popovich is one win away from becoming the winningest coach in NBA history. Monday’s triumph tied “Pop” with former mentor Don Nelson at 1,335 career regular-season…
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International Skating & Volleyball Federations Ban Russian Athletes From Competition
Russian athletes are yet again facing consequences for their country’s invasion of Ukraine, as Russia was banned Tuesday from competing in international ice-skating events. The move comes one day after Russian athletes were disqualified from…
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Falcons WR Calvin Ridley Suspended For Gambling, Tweets Through It
As one normally does after getting suspended for a year from their job with their career in jeopardy, Calvin Ridley took to the bird app to plead his case. Word came down Monday afternoon that…
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Heat Sign Haywood Highsmith To Three-Year Contract
On Monday, the Miami Heat signed Haywood Highsmith to a three-year deal, which will include at least one team option. Monday marked the final day of the 25-year-old’s third total 10-day contract in Miami; it…
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76ers Sign DeAndre Jordan, Release Willie Cauley-Stein
There’s an NBA record-holder named Jordan set to play for an NBA team this season—he’s not the one you’re hoping for, though. Indeed, the Philadelphia 76ers have signed DeAndre Jordan. Terms of the deal were…
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Eddie Kingston Beats Chris Jericho At AEW Revolution, Jericho Refuses To Shake Hands
The Revolution is here! Or at least AEW Revolution 2022 is, as it kicked off with a bang Sunday evening as Eddie Kingston finally on “the big one.” In arguably the most important match of…
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Drake Loses $275,000 On Jorge Masvidal In UFC 272
You think you had a bad weekend? At least you didn’t lose more than a quarter of a million dollars like Drake did. The singer wagered $275,000 on Jorge Masvidal in UFC 272’s main event Saturday.…
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WNBA Star Brittney Griner Detained In Russia On Drug Charges
Among the Americans in Russian custody is WNBA star Brittney Griner, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged other Americans to leave the country while the U.S. is working to bring detained Americans home. Griner…
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World Taekwondo Rescinds Vladimir Putin’s Black Belt
Vladimir Putin’s brazen invasion of Ukraine has drawn ire around the globe. World Taekwondo has made its voice heard by stripping the Russian president of his black belt. The international governing body of the sport,…
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Packers & Aaron Rodgers Working On Short-Term, High-Value Deal
In an attempt (perhaps futile) to keep quarterback Aaron Rodgers in town, the Green Bay Packers are working on a short-term deal to make him the highest-paid player in 2022. The contract talks, of course, hinge…
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Novak Djokovic To Compete In French Open After Easing Of Vaccine Rules
On the heels of relaxed vaccine rules in the country, Novak Djokovic may be able to compete in the French Open after his ordeal with the Australian Open. The Serbian was famously prevented from playing…
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John Elway Wants Role With Team Under New Ownership; Team: We’ll See
Broncos’ franchise legend John Elway wants a role with the team’s new ownership, but it remains to be seen if there will be one for him once the team is sold. The former signal-caller will…
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