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U.S. Olympics Leaders And Anti-doping Officials Clash Amidst Los Angeles 2024 Hosting Bid

Executives at the United States Anti-Doping Agency and executives at the U.S. Olympic Committee appear to hold contrasting viewpoints on the main priority of the Games. U.S. Olympic Leaders and Anti-Doping Officials Clash USADA officials…

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Capitals Acquire Defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk From Blues

The Washington Capitals bolstered their hopes of reaching this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs by acquiring top defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk in a trade with the St. Louis Blues late Monday. Capitals Get Kevin Shattenkirk In Trade With Blues…

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Chiefs Agree To Record $78M, Six-Year Deal With Safety Eric Berry, Set To Release RB Jamaal Charles

Eric Berry is now the highest-paid safety in the NFL. Chiefs Sign Safety Eric Berry to record six-year deal NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that the Pro Bowler has agreed to a new deal with the…

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Raptors Hope To Have Kyle Lowry Back For Playoffs After Right Wrist Surgery

All-Star guard Kyle Lowry will undergo surgery Tuesday to remove loose bodies from his right wrist, and the Toronto Raptors say they hope to have him back in time for the postseason. Raptors Guard Kyle Lowry to…

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Steelers Sign Antonio Brown To Five-Year, $72M Deal, Franchise-Tag Le’Veon Bell

The Pittsburgh Steelers made history Monday by signing star receiver Antonio Brown to a five-year, $72 million contract that makes him the highest-paid wideout in the NFL. Steelers Sign Antonio Brown To Four-Year Extension, Franchise-Tag Le’Veon Bell…

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NBA Statement: Dwight Howard Should Not Have Been Ejected For Hanging On Rim

The NBA released a statement late Monday night explaining that Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard should not have been ejected for hanging on the rim. NBA Statement: Dwight Howard Should Not Have Been Tossed For Hanging On…

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Giants Place Franchise Tag On DE Jason Pierre-Paul

The New York Giants placed a franchise tag on defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul for the second time in three years on Monday evening. Giants Place Franchise Tag On Jason-Pierre-Paul NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported the team’s decision, per a…

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Report: Andrew Bogut Seeking 76ers Release, Hopes To Join Cavaliers

Andrew Bogut is negotiating his release from the Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers are the favorite to sign the Australian center, according to NBA sources. Andrew Bogut Negotiating Sixers Release, Hopes to Join Cavs Bogut,…

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Panthers Re-sign DE Mario Addison To 3-Year, $22.5M Deal

Less than two weeks before the start of the signing period, the Carolina Panthers re-signed defensive end Mario Addison to a three-year deal on Sunday. Panthers Re-sign DE Mario Addison to 3-Year Deal According to NFL Network…

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Lightning GM: Salary Cap Concerns Were Factor In Trading Ben Bishop To Kings

The Tampa Bay Lightning managed to squeeze in a deal before Wednesday’s trade deadline by sending goalie Ben Bishop to the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday night. Lightning GM Says Salary Cap Concerns Played Role in Trading…

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Bears Won’t Use Franchise Tag On Alshon Jeffery; WR Likely To Hit Free Agency

The Chicago Bears will reportedly not place a franchise tag on wide receiver Alshon Jeffery for 2017, meaning that barring a surprise long-term deal from the team, he will likely soon become a free agent. Bears WR…

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Trump’s Travel Ban Would Hurt U.S.’s 2026 World Cup Hosting Bid, UEFA President Says

The United States’ opportunity to host the 2026 World Cup would be gravely damaged should President Donald Trump’s travel restrictions are fully enacted, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin says. UEFA President Says Trump’s Travel Ban Could Hurt U.S.’s 2026 World…

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Knicks Waive Brandon Jennings To Sign Chasson Randle, Per Report

The New York Knicks waived point guard Brandon Jennings early Monday, a source confirmed to The Undefeated’s Marc J. Spears. Knicks Waive Brandon Jennings, Set to Sign Chasson Randle Jennings’ waiving, first reported by The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski,…

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Kurt Busch Wins Crash-Filled Daytona 500, Celebrates With Rob Gronkowski

Sunday afternoon’s Daytona 500 will likely go down as one of the craziest and accident-filled races in NASCAR history. Kurt Busch Wins Daytona 500, Celebrates with Gronk Kurt Busch eventually came out on top, and the…

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Kevin Durant, Steve Kerr Defend JaVale McGee After Nasty Twitter Feud With Shaq

JaVale McGee was mocked yet again by Shaquille O’Neal and his TNT “Inside the NBA” colleagues on Thursday night, and the Golden State Warriors center finally decided he’s had enough of Shaq’s taunts. Warriors Defend JaVale McGee After Feud…

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