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Timberwolves Fire Head Coach Tom Thibodeau, Assistant Andy Greer; Team Hires Ryan Saunders As Interim Coach

The Minnesota Timberwolves dismissed president and head coach Tom Thibodeau on Sunday. Minnesota Fires Tom Thibodeau After Win vs. Lakers Thibodeau was fired shortly after Minnesota’s 108-86 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers. The Wolves (19-21)…

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Ex-Cardinals, Chargers Safety Kwamie Lassiter Dies At 49 After Heart Attack; Tributes Pour In

Former NFL safety Kwamie Lassiter died Sunday at the age of 49. Ex-NFL Star Kwamie Lassiter Dead Lassiter played for the Arizona Cardinals from 1995 to 2002 and subsequently the then-San Diego Chargers in 2003.…

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West Virginia To Hire Troy’s Neal Brown As Head Coach

West Virginia will hire current Troy Head Coach Neal Brown to fill their vacancy. On Tuesday, Dana Holgerson announced that he was leaving West Virginia after eight years for a position at Houston. Brown, 38, To Replace Dana Holgerson At…

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AP 2018 All-Pro NFL Team Announced: Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes & Aaron Donald Among Selected Players

On Friday, the 2018 All-Pro NFL Team was announced. The team was heavy on defensive star power as well as rookies. For the first time in its history, the team features four first-year players. Indianapolis…

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Former Five-Star Quarterback Justin Fields To Transfer To Ohio State

In early December, there was speculation that former five-star quarterback Justin Fields was going to transfer out of Georgia. The 6-foot-3, 221-pound Georgia native was the number one recruit in the ESPN class of 2018’s Top 300.…

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Manny Machado & Bryce Harper Wait Out Free Agency, Potential Bidding War Looming

Manny Machado appears to be in a standoff with Bryce Harper. The two 26-year-old stars have both drawn interest from the Chicago White Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies. White Sox, Phillies Target Harper & Machado…

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Kawhi Leonard Booed In Return To San Antonio, DeMar DeRozan Shines In Spurs’ Win Vs. Raptors [VIDEO]

The beginning of an ugly breakup between Kawhi Leonard and the San Antonio Spurs started early last season with a left quad injury. Disagreements about treatment and handling of the star’s tendinopathy eventually led to his…

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James Harden Scores 44 Points, Hits Game-Winning Shot Vs. Warriors [VIDEO]

James Harden is in the middle of a run that harkens back to some of the all-time greats, including Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. It’s led to the Houston Rockets guard being called “the best…

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NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview: Games, Start Times, Stats, Players To Watch

The NFL Wild Card Round is finally here, with four big games set for this weekend — two on Saturday and two on Sunday. Preview: NFL Wild Card Games The top two seeds in the…

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NCAA Basketball Tickets: Gonzaga Vs. North Carolina (Dec. 15) – Venue & More [TICKET INFO]

Attention, all NCAA basketball fans! The Gonzaga Bulldogs will visit the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday night, and tickets are still available online. UNC Vs. Gonzaga Basketball Tickets (Dec. 15) This will be a…

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Alabama Vs. Clemson: College Football National Title Game Ticket Prices Falling Due To Location, Repeat Matchup

A bit of a hangover has hit college football. CFP Title Game Ticket Prices Drop After three straight years of a Clemson (No. 2) versus Alabama (No. 1) national championship game, ticket prices for the title game have plummeted.…

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NFL Enters Partnership Deal with Caesars Entertainment, League’s First Ever Casino Sponsor

Caesars Entertainment is no stranger to the NFL. The casino chain has relationships with several teams including the playoff-bound Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints, and the Baltimore Ravens. But the entertainment corporation still felt the…

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Borussia Dortmund Star Christian Pulisic’s $73 Million Transfer To Chelsea Is Highest Value For US Player

Chelsea FC will pay 64 million euros, or nearly $73 million, for German club Borussia Dortmund’s 20-year-old winger Christian Pulisic. The deal, which pays a transfer fee to his old club, makes him the most expensive American…

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WWE Legend ‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund Dead At 76, Hulk Hogan & More Pay Tribute

WWE legend and interviewer “Mean” Gene Okerlund has died at the age of 76, according to a statement from the WWE. “WWE extends its condolences to Okerlund’s family, friends and fans,” the statement said. Okerlund’s cause of…

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Gordon Hayward Scores 35 Points In Celtics’ 115-102 Win Over Timberwolves [VIDEO]

Just minutes into the Boston Celtics‘ 2017 season, Gordon Hayward suffered a horrific leg and ankle injury that kept him sidelined for the rest of the season. Since his return, it has looked as if he’s lost…

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