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John Geddert, Facing Multiple Indictments For Actions As US Olympic Gymnastics Coach, Commits Suicide

Former U.S. Olympic Coach John Geddert, who was charged with 24 felony counts, including 20 counts of human trafficking and forced labor, one count of first-degree sexual assault, one count of second-degree sexual assault, one…

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NBA All-Star Reserves Announced

On Tuesday, the league announced the reserves for the 70th NBA All-Star game. The Western Conference reserves are led by guards Chris Paul, Damian Lillard, and Donovan Mitchell. The frontcourt reserves feature Anthony Davis, Rudy Gobert, Paul George,…

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Clayton Kershaw Interested In Re-signing With Dodgers

Clayton Kershaw has put to rest rumors of retirement for now. On Sunday, the All-Star pitcher announced that he is interested in re-signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 33-year-old pitcher had finally achieved his quest for…

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Tiger Woods Hospitalized After Single-Vehicle Car Crash In Los Angeles

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, golf legend Tiger Woods was hospitalized after he was in a single-vehicle car crash early on Tuesday morning near Rolling East Estates and the Ranchos Palos Verdes…

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NBA DFS Plays: Tuesday, February 23

Check out the top NBA DFS plays on DraftKings at each of the five main positions. Tonight we have a nine-game slate that begins at 7 p.m. EST. Point Guard Saben Lee, Detroit Pistons (DK:…

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2021 Fantasy Football: Quarterback Rankings

Heading into the 2021 NFL season, we have ranked the top players at each position, despite the fact that it is probably way too early to participate in a draft. Still, in examining the top…

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New York Mets Sign Taijuan Walker To 2-Year Deal

The New York Mets have added another piece to their pitching rotation. The Mets have agreed to a two-year-deal worth $20 million with Taijuan Walker. The deal includes a player option for a third year with…

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Padres Sign Fernando Tatis Jr. To 14-Year, $340 Million Extension

On Wednesday night, superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. signed a 14-year, $340 million contract extension with the San Diego Padres. This signing secured one of the largest contracts in American sports for Tatis, and it keeps…

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Duke Freshman Jalen Johnson Withdraws From College Season, Will Declare For NBA Draft

Duke freshman and projected lottery pick Jalen Johnson is opting out of the rest of the college season and getting ready to declare for the NBA Draft. An official press release from Duke confirmed that…

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NBA DFS Plays: Thursday, February 18

With just a three-game slate tonight, it will be critical to craft the perfect lineup. It will also be more difficult to find value plays. Of the three games, the Raptors-Bucks matchup has the highest…

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Anthony Davis Out 2-3 Weeks With Calf Strain

The star power forward for the Los Angeles Lakers will be watching his team from the sidelines for the immediate future. Anthony Davis reportedly strained his calf in Sunday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. The…

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Former WR Vincent Jackson Found Dead At 38

On Monday, former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead in a Florida hotel room, according to the Hillsborough County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office. Jackson’s body was found at Homewood Suites in Brandon, Florida, at…

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Latest MLB Signings Heading Into Spring Training

Spring training is fast approaching for MLB teams. This means that free agency is almost over and teams are making last-minute deals to improve their respective rosters. Here are some of the latest offseason moves…

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Cleveland Cavaliers No Longer Playing Andre Drummond, Seeking To Trade Him

The Cleveland Cavaliers are actively looking to trade Andre Drummond. The team has decided that they are no longer going to play the center until a trade is found. The Cavs have already made Jarrett Allen their franchise center.…

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Washington Football Team Signs QB Taylor Heinicke To Two-Year Contract Extension

The Washington Football Team has signed Taylor Heinicke to a two-year extension worth $8.75 million. The deal includes incentives for a number of games started. Washington was impressed by Heinicke’s performance when he started in…

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Adrian Peterson Expresses Desire to Play with Brady and the Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could have the chance to sign one of the all-time great running backs this offseason. Despite being 35 years old, Adrian Peterson has no interest in retirement. The running back has his eyes…

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J.J. Watt Granted Release From Texans

J.J. Watt has been granted his request to be released from the Houston Texans. Watt was drafted by Houston in the 2011 NFL Draft as the No. 11 pick. Watt emerged as a star for Houston, being…

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LeBron James Leads Lakers To Third Consecutive Overtime Win Over Oklahoma City Thunder

On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 114-113. For the first time in his NBA career, superstar LeBron James went into overtime in three consecutive games and…

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Venus Williams Plays On Despite Injury During Australian Open Match

Tennis star Venus Williams, 40, has suffered an ankle injury during the Australia Open Cup. The injury occurred during the opening set of her second-round matchup against Sara Errani of Italy. Williams headed to the net…

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Pilot In Kobe Bryant Crash, Ara Zobayan, Violated Flight Standards

On Tuesday, U.S. investigators revealed that the pilot in the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his 13-year old daughter Gianna Bryant and six other passengers last year flew into clouds. This was done in…

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Buccaneers Defeat Chiefs in Super Bowl LV, Brady Earns 7th Ring & 5th SB MVP

Tom Brady has done it again. The 43-year-old quarterback has proved that he is still an elite quarterback after winning his seventh Super Bowl. Brady showed up and played phenomenal against the Kansas City Chiefs. He…

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