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Britain Seizes Chelsea Football From Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich

In an attempt to reverse its reputation as a place where wealthy Russians with connections to President Vladimir Putin are welcome to do business, Britain Thursday froze the assets of seven prominent Russian businesspeople, most…

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Jorge Masvidal Inks Massive New UFC Deal

Jorge Masvidal has inked a new UFC deal. Specifics of the pact were not disclosed, but his co-agent, Malki Kawa of First Round Management, noted that the contract extension would make Masvidal, 37, one of the…

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Harold Landry Signs Massive Five-Year Extension With Titans

The Tennessee Titans failed to place the franchise tag on outside linebacker Harold Landry before Tuesday’s deadline—they instead outdid that and signed him to an enormous five-year, $87.5 million extension with $52.5 million guaranteed. The 25-year-old is set to…

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Kansas City Chiefs To Franchise Tag Orlando Brown Jr.

The Kansas City Chiefs plan to use the franchise tag on left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. The 25-year-old will become the first pending free agent this year to get the franchise tag, with the deadline for such designations…

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Russell Westbrook & Wife Nina Reveal They Receive Death Threats From Lakers Fans

Criticism against a 14-year veteran, nine-time All-Star, and former league MVP is sometimes valid, but death threats—regardless of the player’s stature—are never ok. Russell Westbrook and his wife, Nina, have shared that that’s exactly what…

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Russian Gymnast Ivan Kuliak Under Investigation By Gymnastics Federation For ‘Z’ On Uniform

Russian athlete Ivan Kuliak’s “shocking behavior” at the gymnastics Apparatus World Cup event in Doha, Qatar, has been duly noted by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG). FIG was brief on details, but its statement comes on…

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Tony Hawk Breaks Femur, Vows To Skate Again

The godfather of skateboarding Tony Hawk broke his femur in a skating accident Monday, and it could spell the end of one of the most incredible runs in sports history. “I’ve said many times that…

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Giants Expected To Sign Mitchell Trubisky, Setting Up QB Competition With Daniel Jones

The New York Giants are reportedly the front-runners to sign free-agent QB Mitchell Trubisky when next week’s negotiating window opens. The idea is to light a proverbial fire under the rear-end of New York’s current starter, Daniel Jones, 24,…

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Kyrie Irving’s 50 Points Lead Nets Past Hornets

Consider this one stamped. And then some. The Nets routed the Hornets 132-121 on the road Tuesday, and a big reason why was Kyrie Irving pouring in 50 points. “You just wanna really put your…

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Seahawks Trade Russell Wilson To Broncos, Release Bobby Wagner

The Seattle Seahawks will have a completely new look next season, as the team Tuesday parted ways with two franchise icons on both sides of the ball: Hours after agreeing to trade quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver…

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Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Engaged To Dr. Dana Blumberg

Two years removed from his divorce from Tom Brady, Robert Kraft has proposed to his girlfriend, Dr. Dana Blumberg, with a ring that could double for one of his six Super Bowl rings. Now he can stop going…

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Gregg Popovich Ties Don Nelson For Most NBA Coaching Wins At 1,335

Following the Spurs’ 117-110 victory over the Lakers on Monday, Gregg Popovich is one win away from becoming the winningest coach in NBA history. Monday’s triumph tied “Pop” with former mentor Don Nelson at 1,335 career regular-season…

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International Skating & Volleyball Federations Ban Russian Athletes From Competition

Russian athletes are yet again facing consequences for their country’s invasion of Ukraine, as Russia was banned Tuesday from competing in international ice-skating events. The move comes one day after Russian athletes were disqualified from…

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Falcons WR Calvin Ridley Suspended For Gambling, Tweets Through It

As one normally does after getting suspended for a year from their job with their career in jeopardy, Calvin Ridley took to the bird app to plead his case. Word came down Monday afternoon that…

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Heat Sign Haywood Highsmith To Three-Year Contract

On Monday, the Miami Heat signed Haywood Highsmith to a three-year deal, which will include at least one team option. Monday marked the final day of the 25-year-old’s third total 10-day contract in Miami; it…

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