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Ensan Takes Home $10 Million Grand Prize In World Series Of Poker Final

The World Series of Poker main event was held this week, starting Sunday and finishing Tuesday. The tournament was the second-largest in WSOP history, with a prize pool of over $80 million. German international Hossein…

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Vikings Running Back Roc Thomas Suspended Three Games For Violating Substance Abuse Policy

Minnesota Vikings backup running back Roc Thomas was arrested back in January after police found over five ounces of marijuana in his Minnesota apartment. Police also found a handgun and almost $16,000 in cash. The…

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Steelers RB James Conner Says He Had “About One Week” To Live After Being Diagnosed With Cancer

James Conner, last season’s breakout running back replacement for All-Pro Le’Veon Bell for the Pittsburgh Steelers, revealed this week that he was diagnosed with cancer in college while playing for the Pittsburgh Panthers in 2015.…

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Manny Pacquiao Set To Take On Keith Thurman In This Summer’s Biggest Bout

Keith Urman is looking to possibly close the book on his opponent’s illustrious and legendary story, (29-0, 22 KOs) and awaits a chance to snatch the WBA World Welterweight Title during his highly anticipated meeting with Manny…

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Benches Clear During Pivotal Yankees-Rays Game After CC Sabathia & Avisail Garcia Face Off

“It felt like holding a bear,” said New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorious when he described his efforts to hold back his 300-pound teammate, C.C. Sabathia, Tuesday night in the Bronx. After Sabathia struck out…

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Man United’s Romelu Lukaku May Be On The Way To Antonio Conte’s Inter Milan

Manchester United and Belgium front-man Romelu Lukaku seems to be on his way to Antonio Conte’s Inter Milan. According to ESPN FC, Inter have offered £60 million ($74.4 million) plus add-ons for the 26-year-old. Lukaku…

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West Ham United Break Club Record Transfer Free, Sign Eintracht Frankfurt’s Sebastien Haller

West Ham United have signed French striker Sebastien Haller from German side Eintracht Frankfurt for £45 million ($55.8 million), according to multiple reports. 30 SPORTS FIGURES WHO DIED IN 2018 – TRIBUTE SLIDESHOW Haller made 77…

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Jeff Saturday Says He Believes Aaron Donald Will Be This Season’s MVP

Former Indianapolis Colts center Jeff Saturday was asked to give predictions coming into the new NFL season. On ESPN’s NFL Live, he said that he believes that Los Angeles Rams‘ defensive lineman Aaron Donald will…

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49ers Reach New Contract Agreement With Robbie Gould

Just hours before Monday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline for players on franchise tags to reach a new contract extension with their teams, the San Francisco 49ers have announced that they have reached an agreement with…

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JR Smith Waived By Cleveland Cavaliers, Unsure About His Future In NBA

Multiple reports have confirmed that veteran guard JR Smith has been waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 33-year-old thanks the Cleveland fanbase, saying “that’s one of the more stress relievers is being able to feel…

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Cubs Acquire Catcher Martin Maldonado from Royals, Bolster Team For Playoffs

The Chicago Cubs have announced that they have traded left-hander Mike Montgomery (who recorded the final out of the 2016 World Series) to the Kansas City Royals for catcher Martin Maldonado. Maldonado, 32, will fill…

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Former Titans Linebacker, Derrick Morgan, Announces Retirement From NFL

After nine seasons with the Tennessee Titans, linebacker Derrick Morgan has announced that he is retiring from the NFL, ESPN’s Turron Davenport confirms. Morgan, 30, was the 16th overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft…

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Martavis Bryant Files To Be Reinstated In The NFL Again After Being Suspended Three Times

Former Oakland Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Martavis Bryant has officially started his process to be reinstated into the NFL. Bryant has struggled to stay within the league these five past years, being suspended three different…

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Riyad Mahrez Stoppage Time Winner Pushes Algeria Into African Cup Of Nations Final

In a match that featured two of the most successful African national soccer teams over the last decade, Algeria slid past Nigeria 2-1 after their captain, Riyad Mahrez, scored the game-winning goal five minutes into…

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Tiger Ready For Final Major, Says Masters Victory Took Toll On Him Physically

As the golf season unwinds into its final major of the year, Tiger Woods says that he is still feeling fatigued from his triumph at Augusta in April. “It’s not quite as sharp as I’d…

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