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Struggling Pelicans Hire Joe Dumars After Firing David Griffin

After the New Orleans Pelicans fired executive vice president David Griffin on Monday, they hired Joe Dumars to fill the position. Griffin had been the executive vice president since 2019. Before that, Griffin had stints…

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic On Head Coach Michael Malone’s Firing: ‘It Was A Heavy Day For Everyone’

The Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic revealed that he knew about the firing of former head coach Michael Malone before the decision was public. “I knew a little bit before everybody,” Jokic said. “We made a…

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Kicker Matt Gay Cut By Colts Two Years Into Record-Breaking Four-Year Deal

In March 2023, kicker Matt Gay signed a four-year, $22.5 million deal with the Indianapolis Colts. At the time, he was one year removed from a spectacular 2021 season, where he converted 32 of 34…

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Twins’ Jose Miranda Demoted To Triple-A Following Embarrassing Baserunning Mistake

The Minnesota Twins have optioned third baseman Jose Miranda to their Triple-A affiliate, St. Paul, following a baserunning gaffe. Miranda, who was ruled safe after getting to second base, decided to walk back to the…

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Eagles Fill Depth WR Need Before NFL Draft, Sign Former Second-Round Pick

The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly signed Terrace Marshall Jr., a former Carolina Panther and Las Vegas Raider, to a one-year deal. Marshall, a second-round pick in 2021, had a turbulent career with Carolina. He posted…

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Trae Young Ejected For ‘Making A Mockery Of The Game,’ Hawks Lose to Magic in Play-In

A pump fake is supposed to be utilized to create an opportunity on offense or to make a shot easier for yourself. They’re certainly not supposed to be used on referees. The NBA said, “he…

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Tyreek Hill Involved In Another ‘Domestic Dispute,’ Continuing Years-Long Trend Of Concerning Off-Field Behavior

Police, responding to a “domestic dispute,” were called to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill‘s home. The call was made by Hill’s mother-in-law, who said Hill was “very aggressive and impulsive.” She told police that…

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Ja Morant Reveals New Grenade Celebration, Says He Isn’t Going To Stop Despite The Controversy

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has once again gotten in trouble for a celebration. This time, for pretending as if he were launching a grenade into the crowd after hitting a three. Morant unveiled the…

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Amateur Golfer Jose Luis Ballester Urinates In Creek At 13th Hole At The Masters, Says He ‘Would Do It Again’

Every year, the Masters, largely considered the most anticipated golf tournament in the world, provides fans with something unexpected. This year, that something is a golfer urinating in the open in the middle of a…

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Ties To Missouri Could Keep Michael Porter Jr. In Denver Long-Term

As Michael Porter Jr. finishes up year seven in Denver, all signs point to a long-term stay with the Nuggets. To avoid the second apron of the salary cap, the Nuggets invested heavily in their…

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Suns Fire Mike Budenholzer After Missing Playoffs With League’s Largest Payroll

The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with head coach Mike Budenholzer, the team announced on Monday, after failing to make the NBA playoffs and play-in tournament despite holding the largest payroll in league history. “Competing…

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Rory McIlroy Wins Masters, Completes Grand Slam: ‘Never Give Up On Your Dream’

The Masters has long eluded Rory McIlroy. Since winning the Open Championship in 2014, achieving victory at three of the four majors, McIlroy had been searching for a green jacket. Now he finally has one…

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Joe Flacco Returns To Browns, Signs 1-Year, $4M Deal – Can He Shine In His 18th Season?

The Cleveland Browns and quarterback Joe Flacco have agreed to a 1-year, $4 million deal on Friday. Flacco returns to Cleveland, where he led the Browns to the playoffs in 2023 and won the Comeback…

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Two-Time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne Announces Retirement

As the WNBA welcomes a new generation, it says goodbye to the old. Elena Delle Donne, who was twice named the WNBA Most Valuable Player (2015, 2019), said her farewell to basketball on Friday. “One…

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After Blue Jays Give Him 14-Year, $500M Deal, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Finally Feels The Love

Toronto Blue Jays All-Star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has signed a 14-year, $500 million extension. The no-deferral deal keeps Guerrero as a Blue Jay for the rest of his career, one that has already…

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