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Blue Jay’s Pitcher Anthony Bass DFA’d After Sharing Anti-LGBTQ Post

On May 29, Toronto pitcher Anthony Bass shared a post on Instagram calling for anti-LGBTQ boycotts of Target and Bud Light over their support for the LGBTQ community. On May 30, before the game against…

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Damian Lillard Names Heat & Nets As Free Agency Dream Teams

As Damian Lillard decides between the Portland Trail Blazers and free agency, a few front runners have emerged on the star’s list of potential destinations. He still hasn’t decided to leave his longtime team, but…

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With 2-1 Finals Lead, Nikola Jokic And Nuggets Seem Inevitable

The Denver Nuggets’ 109-94 victory on the road Wednesday night against the Miami Heat may one day be remembered as the game that effectively ended the series. Though Miami still has a puncher’s chance, the…

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Nick Saban Joins SEC Delegation Headed To Washington For NIL Regulation

Alabama head coach Nick Saban will join a group of prominent SEC figures on a trip to Washington, D.C., this week to discuss potential NIL regulation. The officials are expected to encourage lawmakers to pass…

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Fan Sues Angels & Juan Lagares After Being Blinded In One Eye By Baseball

A fan who attended a Los Angeles Angels game last season is suing the team and journeyman outfielder Juan Lagares after the player allegedly threw a baseball into the stands and struck him. He claims…

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With Game 1 Loss, Miami Heat Begin New Quest In NBA Finals

The Denver Nuggets’ commanding 104-93 victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals puts the Miami Heat in an unfamiliar situation. For the first time all playoffs, the Eastern Conference underdogs will have to come…

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Trea Turner Criticizes His Start For Phillies As Team Falls To Fourth Place

When the Philadelphia Phillies acquired star shortstop Trea Turner in free agency with an eye-watering 11-year, $300 million deal, many marked the reigning National League champions as shoo-ins for another postseason run. The path forward…

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Steph Curry To Receive 2023 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award

The NBA announced Wednesday that Steph Curry will receive the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award. Curry will become the third player to receive the award for his work to promote voting participation in marginalized…

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Rumors Swirl As LeBron James Considers Retirement

LeBron James went from postseason hero to possible retiree earlier this week after the Denver Nuggets swept the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Final. Reports have been contradictory and speculation has been rampant,…

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Ja Morant Speaks After Adam Silver, Nike Prepare For Suspension

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant could receive a lengthy suspension at the start of next season after he was featured on social media brandishing a handgun in a club. Morant was punished for nearly the…

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Can Jimmy Butler Carry The Heat Again?

Jimmy Butler is undeniably the protagonist of the 2023 NBA Playoffs and the Miami Heat continue to benefit from its star’s heroics. The forward’s 35-point night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals made…

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Former NFL MVP Matt Ryan Joins CBS Sports As Analyst

CBS Sports has hired an offensive veteran of 15 seasons for their roster. Four-time Pro Bowler Matt Ryan will step into a different kind of uniform – NFL analyst. The former Falcons and Colts quarterback…

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What’s Next For Toronto Maple Leafs After Another Disappointing Season From Coaches, Players to Management

The Toronto Maple Leafs have finally lifted their first-round curse – but the season still ends in a big disappointment and some are wondering what lies ahead now. It turned out the chants of “We…

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West Virginia Fines Coach Bob Huggins $1 Million For Homophobic Comments

West Virginia University announced Wednesday that it was suspending men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins for homophobic comments he made at a press conference Monday. Huggins’ contract has also been amended to a year-by-year agreement while…

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Anthony Davis Expected To Appear In Game 6 After Head Injury Scare

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is expected to play in Game 6 of the team’s Western Conference Semifinal series against the Golden State Warriors. Davis suffered a head injury and had to be taken…

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Blackhawks Get First Overall Pick – But The NHL Continues To Award Tanking

The Chicago Blackhawks have won the draft lottery and own the right to draft Connor Bedard – but the NHL has flaws in its system that rewards tanking. On Monday night, there weren’t many surprises…

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Veteran Catcher Robinson Chirinos Announces Retirement After 11 Seasons

Veteran MLB catcher Robinson Chirinos announced his retirement on Twitter Wednesday after 11 seasons in the league. The Venezuelan catcher spent most of his career with the Texas Rangers but played for six teams between…

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Celtics Make Emphatic Game 2 Statement, But 76ers Still Have Puncher’s Chance

When the Philadelphia 76ers won Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup against the Boston Celtics without Joel Embiid, many were caught off guard by the upset. But what could have been a statement…

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New York Rangers Out In First Round After Going All In – Who’s Most To Blame For The Debacle?

The New York Rangers season is over in disappointing fashion despite the team making big investments for a deep playoff run. The original six franchise was eliminated in seven games by the New Jersey Devils…

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Ravens & Lamar Jackson Agree On Five-Year, $260 Million Extension

The Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson have finally come to terms on a five-year, $260 million extension deal. The new contract arrangement puts an end to months of negotiating and rampant speculation around the league…

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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Faces Assault Charges After Swinging Chair In Post-Game Outburst

Young Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was cited for two counts of third-degree assault Wednesday after he angrily swung a chair on his way to the locker room following a season-ending Game 5 loss to…

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