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Russell Wilson Expected To Miss Eight Weeks After Suffering Finger Injury

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson left Thursday night’s game against the Los Angeles Rams after suffering a middle finger injury and is expected to miss six weeks of action. Wilson banged his throwing hand against Aaron…

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Speculation Growing Over Aaron Rodgers’ Desire To Play For Mike Tomlin

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers expressed admiration for coach Mike Tomlin days before beating his Steelers squad 27-17. “I’m a big Mike Tomlin fan. I have been for a long time,” he told Pat McAfee’s podcast. “I…

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New York Mets Won’t Renew Manager Luis Rojas’ Contract For Next Season

After two years and two losing seasons, the New York Mets’ manager Luis Rojas has been relieved of his duties. The Mets administration said that “change is needed at this time.” The announcement came on…

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MMA Fighter Justin Thornton Dies At 38 After Bare Knuckle Fight

Justin Thornton, a former MMA and Bare Knuckle fighter, has died at the age of 38 after being hospitalized in late August. Thorton took on Dillon Clecker on Aug. 20 at the Bare Knuckle Fighting…

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Bubba Wallace Wins YellaWood 500

On Monday, Bubba Wallace further etched his name in NASCAR history after becoming the first black driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race in nearly 60 years. The triumphant Wallace did well to stay…

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Baltimore Ravens Tie Rushing Record Amid Controversy

The Baltimore Ravens have been the best running team in NFL history since Lamar Jackson took over at QB, with a streak of 42 straight games with over 100 rushing yards, coming into Sunday’s contest.…

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Richard Sherman Signs One-Year Deal With Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Five-time Pro Bowler Richard Sherman has signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On The Richard Sherman Podcast, the veteran cornerback revealed the thought process that went into his decision. “I went with…

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Former Olympic Gold Medalist Klete Keller Pleads Guilty To Rioting At the Capitol

On Wednesday, Klete Keller, a former U.S. Olympic swimmer, pleaded guilty to a felony charge for the part he played in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. He faces up to 20 years…

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Brewers’ Devin Williams Fractures Pitching Hand After Punching A Wall

The Milwaukee Brewers have suffered a devastating blow after their number-one reliever Deven Williams broke his pitching hand after punching a wall. Williams and the Brewers have the best late-game record in the MLB (70-4…

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LeBron James Confirms COVID-19 Vaccination On Lakers’ Media Day

During the Lakers’ media day, LeBron James confirmed that he has received a COVID-19 vaccine after expressing initial skepticism. “Everyone has their own choice to do what they feel is right for themselves and their…

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Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins Not Eligible To Play In Home Games Until Vaccinated

The Golden State Warriors’ starting small forward from Canada, Andrew Wiggins, may not be eligible to play in his home arena this upcoming season because he is unvaccinated. San Francisco, the new home of the…

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Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Has Foot Surgery But Should Be Back For Season Opener

With a stroke of bad luck, Zion Williamson, the towering 6-foot-7-inch all-muscle power forward for the New Orleans Pelicans, broke his right foot during the off-season. Pelicans fans can breathe a sigh of relief, however…

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David Letterman Poses As Reporter To Question Kevin Durant

A bearded David Letterman made his debut posing as a sports reporter at the Brooklyn Nets’ media day. Letterman’s victim was Kevin Durant, who showed little appreciation for his comedic endeavors. In the pre-season press…

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Timberwolves President Of Basketball Operation Gersson Rosas Fired Unexpectedly

Within weeks of the first game of the NBA season, the Minnesota Timberwolves are caught in the middle of a humiliating situation. Minnesota’s president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas was fired unexpectedly during a crucial…

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Utah Football Player Aaron Lowe, 21, Shot & Killed At House Party

University of Utah cornerback Aaron Lowe, 21, was shot and killed during a house party in Salt Lake City early Sunday morning. Salt Lake City Police announced that Lowe died at the scene after being shot…

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NFL Updates Playoff Format, Last Wild Card Game To Be Played On A Monday

The NFL has just announced an update to their playoff format. Building on last year’s expansion, which featured an additional Wild Card team in each Conference, the NFL released a statement noting that this season’s Super…

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Antonio Brown Tests Positive For COVID-19

Four-time All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has tested positive for COVID-19, according to NFL sources. On Wednesday, the 33-year-old Brown was placed on the COVID-19/reserve list. The Buccaneers have had…

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500 Female Athletes File Brief With Supreme Court Against Mississippi Abortion Law

On Monday, more than 500 female athletes signed a friend-of-the-court brief opposing a Mississippi law that would ban abortions of pregnancies that are 15 weeks or longer. The athletes displayed solidarity in numbers while urging…

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Ben Simmons Standoff With 76ers Continues, Will Not Report To Training Camp

With the NBA regular season set to kick off in less than a month, Ben Simmons and the 76ers organization have still yet to resolve their months-long standoff. Simmons hasn’t reported to training camp and…

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NFL’s New ‘No Taunting’ Rule Fiercely Debated Following Week 2

Each year, before the start of the NFL Week 1, the league posts a video and a statement to their website containing updated rules for the upcoming season. In this year’s rule changes video, one…

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Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa’s Return Up In The Air After Suffering Rib Injury

Dolphins’ quarterback Tua Tagovailoa left Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills after suffering a rib injury early in the first quarter. Facing a 4th & 2 at the Bills’ 48-yard line, Tagovailoa dropped back to…

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