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Atlanta Braves Acquire Joc Pederson From Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have traded outfielder Joc Pederson to the Atlanta Braves for minor league first baseman Bryce Ball. Both teams announced the trade Thursday evening. The trade is a tell-tale sign for both teams and signals…
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Kevin Love Withdrawing From Olympics
According to a newly released report from his agent, USA forward Kevin Love is withdrawing from the team traveling to Tokyo in a few weeks for the Olympic Games. JaVale McGee and Keldon Johnson will be filling the open spots on…
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Richard Sherman Booked For Felony Charge, Being Investigated For Hit & Run Incident
Free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman was arrested and booked Wednesday morning for a burglary and a domestic violence felony charge. It was also announced that Sherman was denied bail. A Redmond Police Department spokesman said that it’s…
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Pete Alonso Defeats Trey Mancini, Wins Second Consecutive Home Run Derby Contest
Pete Alonso was seemingly cooked in the home run derby, with Orioles slugger Trey Mancini tallying 22 home runs in his final round of swings that needed to be bested by the Mets’ power hitter. Instead of a…
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Italy Crowned EURO 2020 Champions After Defeating England In Penalty Kicks
Italy has once again reached the pinnacle of European soccer, while England is left with heartbreak as the long wait for a major title continues. Italy won the European Championship for the second time ever by defeating England…
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Bucks Top Suns In Must-Win Game Three
The Bucks still have work to do if they hope to win the 2021 NBA Finals, but they took care of a critical first step: cutting Phoenix’s 2-0 lead in half. Milwaukee topped the Suns…
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James Harden Briefly Detained By French Police
On Thursday, Brooklyn Nets star James Harden was detained by French police in Paris but was not arrested. Harden was with rapper Lil Baby and a bodyguard but the All-Star was not in the vehicle with…
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Suns Top Bucks Again, Take Commanding 2-0 Lead
The Phoenix Suns are now two wins away from their first NBA Finals victory in franchise history after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 by a final scoreline of 118-108. Devin Booker netted 31 points,…
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NBA Finals Game 2 Suns Vs. Bucks Preview: Odds, Start Time, Where To Watch, Tickets
The Phoenix Suns took Game 1 at home behind a miraculous effort from Chris Paul, who scored 32 points and dished out nine assists. Giannis Antetkounmpo was not fully healthy and looked noticeably slower as…
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Chris Paul Leads Suns To Game 1 Win In NBA Finals
Chris Paul shined in his NBA Finals debut by making history in the Suns’ Game 1 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Paul became the third player in NBA history 36 years old or older to score…
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Rachel Nichols Apologizes For Leaked Audio Comments Made About Colleague Maria Taylor
On Monday, ESPN host Rachel Nichols apologized for comments made in leaked audio about her colleague Maria Taylor. The leaked audio was first reported by the New York Times on Sunday. The leaked comments were made…
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Heisman Trophy Trust Says Reggie Bush Is Eligible To Get Back His Heisman Trophy
Due to the recent Supreme Court decision and guidelines issued by the NCAA on name, image and likeness, college athletes are now able to profit financially. This newfound opportunity is also opening the door to…
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Sha’Carri Richardson Apologizes After Testing Positive For Marijuana
Sha’Carri Richardson is out of the Tokyo Olympics after she confirmed a positive test for marijuana. Richardson is a star runner for the United States and was a critical piece in securing gold for the U.S…
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Blue Jackets’ Matiss Kivlenieks Dies In July Fourth Fire Works-Related Accident At 24
Matiss Kivlenieks, the goaltender for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has tragically died at the age of 24. Kivlenieks died after slamming his head on concrete during a fireworks-related activity, according to local police. “There appears…
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Reggie Bush Wants Heisman Trophy Back
Now that college athletes are allowed to benefit from their name, image and likeness, Reggie Bush would like to reclaim his 2005 Heisman Trophy Award. The former running back led USC to back-to-back National Championships…
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Brook Lopez Leads Bucks To Game 5 Win
The Milwaukee Bucks are now one win away from the NBA Finals after beating the Atlanta Hawks 123-112 on Thursday night. Both teams were without their main scorers in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Trae Young. Bucks’ head coach…
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Scottie Pippen Accuses Phil Jackson Of Being Racist
NBA Hall of Fame inductee Scottie Pippen accused his former coach, Phil Jackson, of being racist as Pippen doubles down on earlier comments regarding an incident that occurred in the 1994 playoffs. Pippen was on…
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France Shocked By Switzerland, Booted From Euros
Switzerland defeated the defending World Cup champions, France, in the 2020 Euros via penalty kicks on Monday. Switzerland opened the scoring with a Haris Seferovic header and carried this 1-0 lead through halftime. A Swiss penalty…
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Clippers Survive, Force Game 6 Against Suns
The Western Conference finals will see Game 6! Paul George scored a playoff career-high 41 points to help the Los Angeles Clippers stave off elimination in Phoenix on Monday night. Game 6 will now shift…
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Trae Young Suffers Ankle Sprain, Plans To Play In Game 4
The Atlanta Hawks were dealt a major blow during Sunday’s 113-102 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals. Hawks’ star Trae Young headed to the locker room with less than 30…
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Carl Nassib Becomes NFL’s First Openly Gay Active Player
On June 21, Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Carl Nassib made NFL history, becoming the first active player to announce he is gay. Nassib made his announcement via Instagram. “What’s up people, I’m at my…
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