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Francisco Lindor Is Keeping The Mets Alive, Adding New Dimension To MVP Debate
Francisco Lindor isn’t stat-padding in his underdog quest to earn National League MVP consideration. With the New York Mets locked in a deadly standoff with the Braves for the last Wild Card spot, Lindor has…
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49ers’ Christian McCaffrey Insists He’s Ready To Play After Surprising Week 1 Absence
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey said Wednesday that he is expecting to play in Week 2 while recovering from Achilles tendinitis. McCaffrey said something very similar before missing Week 1, and other reports…
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Aaron Rodgers & New York Jets Struggle in Monday Night Season Opener
A noisy off-season for the New York Jets led to a Monday night meltdown yesterday as the San Francisco 49ers pummeled gang-green 32-19 during the final game of week one. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers returned to…
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NFL Tweaks Kickoff Rules, Still Working Out New System Ahead of Week 1
The NFL issued a memo to teams clarifying several rules related to the new kickoff protocols, which were unveiled for the first time in the preseason. The changes are minor but suggest that the league…
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San Francisco Giants Extend Matt Chapman In Six-Year, $151 Million Deal
The San Francisco Giants agreed to a six-year, $151 million extension for star third baseman Matt Chapman this week, likely securing the 31-year-old for the rest of his career. Chapman earned the massive extension by…
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2024 White Sox Are Running Out Of Time In A Race Against History As Worst Team Ever
The Chicago White Sox won a baseball game Wednesday night. With just 32 victories this season, that is certainly news for the franchise in cataclysm, though it may not be enough to keep the team…
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Bears GM Discusses Failed Matt Judon Trade Amid Falcons Acquisition
The Chicago Bears’ attempt to acquire star pass rusher Matt Judon from the New England Patriots came up short. The Atlanta Falcons ended up getting the four-time Pro Bowler. Bears General Manager Ryan Poles recently discussed the…
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After Brandon Aiyuk Signs $120 Million Extension With 49ers, Will He Be Ready For The Regular Season?
On Thursday, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension after a protracted battle with team management. Aiyuk did not attend practice Wednesday despite receiving medical clearance. With the regular…
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Patriots Name Jacoby Brissett Starting QB, Rookie Drake Maye Benched
The New England Patriots have named Jacoby Brissett as their starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2024 season, sending rookie Drake Maye to the bench for the time being. Brissett played for the Patriots…
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Kansas City Chiefs Sign WR Juju Smith-Schuster After Release From New England
On Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs announced a reunion with Juju Smith-Schuster. The wide receiver signed a one-year deal with the two-time defending Super Bowl champs after being released from the final year of his…
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Reds Legend Joey Votto Announces Retirement After 17 Seasons
Former Cincinnati Reds star first baseman Joey Votto announced Wednesday that he will retire after a 17-year professional career. The Toronto native has spent the last year in the Blue Jays’ minor league system, where…
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Steelers & Brandon Aiyuk Have Agreement, But 49ers Reluctant To Trade
The Brandon Aiyuk circus continues for another week. Shortly after the San Francisco 49ers allowed Aiyuk to seek a trade, the Pittsburgh Steelers created an agreement with the WR on a contract and a trade.…
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MLB Considering Six-Inning Minimum Rule For Starting Pitchers
After implementing the pitch clock, larger bases and other radical changes in recent years, MLB officials are still considering new ways to improve the game of baseball. Among a number of suggested changes to be…
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Patriots Trade Away Matthew Judon, Pass Off Contract Dispute To Falcons
The New England Patriots agreed to a trade with the Atlanta Falcons Wednesday, sending star linebacker Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons for a third-round pick. While the Falcons add a key defender to an…
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After Taylor Decker Gets 3-Year, $60 Million Extension, What Will It Mean For The Detroit Lions?
The Detroit Lions continue their busy off-season. On Monday, general manager Brad Holmes signed offensive tackle Taylor Decker to a three-year extension worth up to $60 million. Roughly half of the contract, $31.83 million, is…
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Team USA Men’s Basketball Avoids Semi-Final Disaster, Comes Back To Defeat Serbia 95-91
Roster depth didn’t make a difference. If not for Steph Curry and Steph Curry alone, Team USA would be competing for a bronze medal this weekend. The United States survived a torrid upset bid from…
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Jim Harbaugh, Moving On To NFL, Receives NCAA Suspension & Show-Cause Penalty
Former Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh has been suspended for one year and given a four-year show-cause penalty. The NCAA made the announcement Wednesday after determining that Harbaugh “violated recruiting and inducement rules,” among other…
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American Cole Hocker Pulls Off Historic Upset To Win Gold At Paris Olympics
U.S. distance runner Cole Hocker flipped in the script inside the Stade De France Tuesday night as he surpassed Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Britain’s Josh Kerr to take home gold in the Men’s 1500-meter final. Hocker completed the…
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After Bobby Finke Wins 1500M Gold, Team USA Wonders Why Other Male Swimmers Didn’t Do The Same
Bobby Finke dove into the water Sunday with 120 years of history on his back. Since 1904, an American male has won individual gold at the Olympics. But, down to their final event, no U.S.…
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LeBron James Scores 300th Point In Olympics, Joins Elite Three-Person Club
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made history in Paris Wednesday against South Sudan, becoming the third player in Team USA history to score 300 points in Olympics competition. The two-time gold medallist joins Carmelo…
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U.S. Men’s Basketball Handles South Sudan To Clinch Spot In Quarterfinals
The United States men’s basketball team defeated South Sudan 103-86 Wednesday in its second group stage match of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Team USA remains undefeated in eight straight games since assembling for exhibition play…
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