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Aaron Rodgers Declines Packers’ Extension Offer

Aaron Rodgers, the reigning NFL MVP, reportedly declined a two-year offer from the Green Bay Packers, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal would have made Rodgers the highest-paid quarterback and player in football. In…

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VIDEO: US Olympic Rugby Player Perry Baker On His Leg Injury

Perry Baker suffered an untimely injury by breaking his fibula. Still, the star’s grit and determination are propelling him to a speedy recovery and a quicker return to the rugby pitch. He is one of the…

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Team USA Flag Bearers To Wear Special Cooling Jackets At Opening Ceremonies

Team USA flag bearers will wear special jackets designed with cooling systems at the Olympics and Paralympics opening ceremonies. Last week, Ralph Lauren unveiled the parade uniforms, including a white denim jacket that will include…

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Defenseman Luke Prokop Comes Out As Gay, Receives Support From NHL

On Monday, Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop became the first active player under NHL contract to come out as gay. Prokop announced on Instagram and Twitter. “While the past year has been crazy, it has also…

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Coco Gauff Pulls Out Of Tokyo Olympics After Testing Positive For COVID-19

United States tennis player Coco Gauff has tested positive for the coronavirus, forcing her to pull out of the Tokyo Olympics. The 17 year-old was set to make her Olympic Games debut. She was going to…

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Formula One Driver Lewis Hamilton Racially Abused After British Grand Prix Victory

After crashing into another driver in the British Grand Prix and later winning the race, star Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton was targeted with racial abuse online. Hamilton is the only black driver in Formula One racing.…

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Collin Morikawa Wins British Open

Colin Morikawa won his second major at the British Open 2021, notably beating three other former major winners: Jordan Spieth, Louis Oosthuizen and Jon Rahm. This win came in Morikawa’s first-ever trip to this golf tournament, the oldest tournament in the…

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VIDEO: Olympic BMX Cycling Star Connor Fields On The Pressure He’s Feeling In Tokyo

Connor Fields is a world-renowned BMX cyclist and Olympic champion. Instead of his past accomplishments causing extra pressure on him to perform, he believes his experience in high-level competition actually helps alleviate stress when heading into…

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Massive Layoffs For NFL Media Members

The NFL recently inked massive television deals, and in accordance with this agreement fired a host of media members. These deals were signed between the NFL and Amazon, CBS, ESPN, Fox and NBC, respectively. In…

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Trae Young Unhappy With USA Basketball After Olympics Snub

Team USA basketball is scrambling to find a replacement after Bradley Beal went into COVID-19 protocols earlier this week. While no replacement has been confirmed, one NBA star is undoubtedly out of the running: Trae Young. Young tweeted…

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Shooting Outside Nationals Park Sends Crowd Into Panic

In the sixth inning of their matchup, the Nationals and Padres were forced to stop gameplay as a shooting occurred just outside of Nationals Park. The sound of gunshots ricocheted through the stadium, causing panic…

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NFL Network’s Rich Eisen Tests Positive For COVID-19

NFL Network analyst Rich Eisen has tested positive for COVID-19, even after being fully vaccinated. “As someone sitting Day 4 in quarantine fighting off symptoms, I can personally attest you still need to be careful and, most…

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Matiss Kivlenieks ‘Died A Hero’ Says Teammate Elvis Merzlikins

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks “died a hero,” said teammate Elvis Merzlikins. “He saved not just many lives, but when it happened, I was standing 20-30 feet back of him, and I was hugging my wife,”…

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Tom Brady Played The Entire Season With Torn MCL

The reason why Tom Brady underwent knee surgery after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl win has been revealed. Brady suffered a torn MCL dating back to his final season with the New England Patriots.…

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Judge Orders Richard Sherman To Be Released After Felony Charge

A judge has ordered Richard Sherman to be released without bail. Sherman was arrested on suspicion of trying to break into his in-laws’ home northeast of Seattle. King County District Court Judge Fa’amomoi Masaniai found…

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