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Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott Leaves Year Ahead Of Schedule

The Pac-12 conference announced last week that commissioner Larry Scott and the league’s CEO group mutually agreed to terminate Scott’s contract one year early. The termination of Scott’s contract ends his nearly 12-year tenure with…

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PGA Golfer Justin Thomas To Undergo Sensitivity Training After Homophobic Slur Use

PGA golfer Justin Thomas will voluntarily be undergoing an individual sensitivity training program to become a “better person.” Last month, Thomas was picked up by his microphone on live TV using a homophobic slur. Thomas missed…

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WNBA Team Atlanta Dream, Co-Owned By Former Sen. Kelly Loeffler, Close To Being Sold After Player Protests

WNBA franchise the Atlanta Dream is close to being sold. The Dream is co-owned by the controversial former Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Georgia). In a statement released by the WNBA, the league said, “As it relates…

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Angels Coach Mickey Callaway Accused Of Lewd Behavior With Female Reporters

Former New York Mets manager and current Los Angeles Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway was accused by five women in the sports media industry of lewd behavior, according to a report by Brittany Ghiroli and…

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3 Fans Ejected After Heckling LeBron James During Game With Atlanta Hawks

On Monday night, a group of fans was ejected from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia after engaging in a courtside confrontation with NBA superstar LeBron James. The incident occurred during the fourth quarter of…

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Washington Wizards Late Game Push, Powers Them Past Brooklyn Nets

On Sunday, fans were treated to an offensive, back-and-forth game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Washington Wizards. The Nets were led by superstar duo of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. James Harden did not play because…

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MLB Proposes A Delayed Season Start To The MLBPA

It is that time again, time for spring training to start in the MLB. Spring training is on track to start in three weeks, but the MLB wants to delay the start. Since the league…

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University of Kentucky Supports Coach & Players Kneeling During Anthem After Criticism

Both University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto and athletic director Mitch Barnhart showed their support of the Wildcats’ basketball team after head coach John Calipari took a knee during the national anthem performed before last…

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NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts Speaks Out On Racial Double Standard After Capitol Riots

National Basketball Players Association Director Michele Roberts expressed outrage over the Capitol Hill riots in recent comments. She noted how the events reflected the racial double standard in the United States. Roberts said that she…

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Premier League Transfer Window: The Latest Deals – Liverpool Signs Ben Davies

As the January transfer window deadline approaches, several deals are completed or underway. Premier League champions Liverpool signed defender Ben Davies from Preston North End. Davies will be a backup option for Liverpool’s defense after…

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Dodgers Legend & Hall Of Famer Don Sutton Dies At 75

Los Angeles Dodgers legend and Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Sutton has died at the age of 75. The news was reported by Suttons’ son Daron, who said that his father passed away in his…

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Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan Optimistic Seattle Will Land NBA Expansion Team

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has expressed optimism about landing an NBA expansion team for Seattle. The new outlook arose after Durkan had spoken with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver last month about expansion teams. This came after last month’s…

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Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph Not Interested In Possible Pay Cut

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph is making it known that he will not take a pay cut. The Vikings are currently dealing with a salary cap problem. Minnesota is projected to be $12.8 million over the…

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Mets Trade Steven Matz To Blue Jays For Three Prospects

On Wednesday night, the New York Mets traded pitcher Steven Matz to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for three pitching prospects. Those prospects are right-handers Sean-Reid-Foley, Yennsy Diaz and Josh Winckowski. Matz, 29, agreed to…

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Jake Paul Set To Face UFC Fighter Ben Askern

Jake Paul, the famous YouTuber turned professional boxer, is prepping for his next official match. Paul has a match set with UFC fighter Ben Askern set for April 17, 2021. The fight was confirmed by Triller…

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