Can anyone catch the Eagles?

The NFC is stacked. Who are Philly's biggest challengers now? Plus: The rookies you'll want on your fantasy team and more storylines to watch.

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Vegas favors Pats to lead NFL in wins again

The Patriots' season win total opened at 11 on Sunday at the Westgate SuperBook, the highest in the league, but down more than a win from last season's number.

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Source: Witten also mulling non-ESPN offer

Cowboys tight end Jason Witten continues to contemplate his decision to retire in order to join ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcast team, but a source said another network has made an "interesting" last-minute proposal.

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One-handed LB Griffin joins twin on Seahawks

Shaquem Griffin will be playing with his twin brother, Shaquill, in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks.

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Ex-Lions president Millen battling rare disease

Former Lions president Matt Millen has been going to chemotherapy once a week for the past eight months as he battles amyloidosis, a rare disease that might force him to seek a heart transplant.

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Falcons, WR Jones 'in a great spot,' says GM

Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff told ESPN that he is "not concerned one bit" about receiver Julio Jones' social media activity.

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GM Newsome teary after final Ravens draft

Baltimore GM Ozzie Newsome, who orchestrated plenty of success with the Ravens, was emotional after he made his final draft pick with the team.

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Report cards: NFL draft grades for all 32 teams

Five undrafted NC State players sign free agent contracts with NFL teams

NFL notes: CBC grad signs to play for Arizona Cardinals

South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL 2018: Why Michael Maguire told Jordan Mailata to pursue NFL dream

Arizona Wildcats players sign UDFA contracts with NFL teams

These NFL players should consider themselves to be on the clock

New England Patriots again projected to lead NFL in wins in 2018

Why NFL Players Need A Rookie To Be A Hero

NFL scouts will be drooling over defensive line talent for 2019 NFL draft

2018 NFL Draft Results Podcast: Steelers, Giants winners; Joe Flacco, Dak Prescott losers

Yahoo Sports' final 2018 NFL draft grades

San Diego State’s stadium proposal leaves room for possible NFL franchise

USF's Draft Class heading to NFL teams

NFL: Eagles re-sign RB Darren Sproles

NFL Fantasy Rookie Rundown: Michel, Gallup could soon become starting staples

NFL, NCAA will again use undrafted underclassman as scare tactic

NFL Thursday Night Football will be streamed free on Twitch in 2018

'I take nothing for granted': A survivor of the Aurora theater shooting lands in the NFL

Shaquem Griffin's journey to NFL a story of determination & brotherly love

An in-depth look at whether the Cowboys are an improved team

Five Buffaloes sign UDFA deals with NFL teams

2018 NFC Draft Grades

Rams Make Final NFL Draft Picks

A man with a dubious past and his clinic that aids ailing former NFL players

The Los Angeles Chargers Nab Ultra-Athletic Sleeper TE Ben Johnson

New on Sports Illustrated: Nine Innings: The Cubs' Issue With Launch Angle, Reimagining Bullpen Roles and Jonny Venters's Painful Journey

In this week's Nine Innings, the staff dishes their favorite Pujols moments, dives into Jonny Venters's unprecedented return and more.

New on Sports Illustrated: 2018 Draft: Magnets, Mayfield and the Browns’ Big Secret

Inside Cleveland’s headquarters in Berea and how GM John Dorsey kept the NFL guessing on the top pick. Plus items on Ozzie Newsome’s final call, Green Bay’s picks, the Patriots’ QB plans and more 

New on Sports Illustrated: Victor Oladipo's Last Second Three-Pointer Causes $3-5 Million Swing in Vegas

A tough blow for bettors who voted against the spread. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Stanley Cup Playoffs Roundup: Fiala Plays Hero in 2OT as Predators Even Series With Jets

Kevin Fiala lifted the home team to victory in double overtime as the Predators topped the Jets in Game 2, while Braden Holtby backstopped the Capitals to an even series with the Penguins in a game with some controversy.

New on Sports Illustrated: Red Sox Reliever Joe Kelly Takes in Game From Stands After Suspension

Kelly spent his Sunday roaming around Fenway Park.

New on Sports Illustrated: Sixers' Ersan Ilyasova: Gym in Miami was 'Half-Empty'

The Sixers forward had some words for the atmosphere in Miami.

New on Sports Illustrated: Albert Pujols Hit Tracker: Slugger Just Four Hits Away From 3000

Pujols, a future Hall of Famer, is closing in on becoming the 32nd player to join the 3,000 hit club.

New on Sports Illustrated: Wrapping Up the 2018 NFL Draft

From Shaquem Griffin again becoming teammates with his brother to Bill Belichick endlessly trading draft picks, we're wrapping up the 2018 NFL draft.

New on Sports Illustrated: Controversial No-Goal Call Plays Pivotal Role as Capitals Draw Even With Penguins

With a chance to pull within one in the third period, Pittsburgh was denied on a contentious play that coach Mike Sullivan felt was "100% a goal." Instead, Washington pushed on and leveled the series.

New on Sports Illustrated: Dave Roberts Benches Cody Bellinger for Not Hustling

Manager Dave Roberts said he has talked to Bellinger about this issue before.

New on Sports Illustrated: Charles Woodson Guarantees Michigan Victory Over Ohio State Next Season

During his speech at Michigan's commencement ceremony, Woodson had some words for their rivals.

New on Sports Illustrated: Predators Honor James Shaw Jr., Waffle House Hero, During Playoff Game

A nice gesture by the Predators.

New on Sports Illustrated: BARÇA CAMPEÓN DE LIGA | El 1x1 de los jugadores blaugranas en la victoria en Riazor

New on Sports Illustrated: Messi Hat-Trick Helps Barca Clinch Seventh Title in 10 Years

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Barcelona broke down Deportivo La Coruna and secured the team's 25th La Liga title. The win also inches Barca closer to becoming the first-ever invincible side in Spanish soccer history. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Los mejores 'tweets' de la victoria del Barça que le proclama campeón de Liga (2-4)

New on Sports Illustrated: Barcelona Clinch 25th La Liga Title Without Losing a Single Game

New on Sports Illustrated: Patriots Favorites To Lead NFL In Wins

The New England Patriots are odds on favorites to lead the NFL in wins next season

New on Sports Illustrated: In LeBron James's—Very Short—Absence, the Cavs Show Us Who They Can Be

All seemed lost when LeBron went to the locker room during Game 7. But his teammates—finally—stepped up and provided The King the support he's been lacking for most of the playoffs. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Tottenham vs Watford Match Preview: Classic Encounter, Key Battle, Team News & More

New on Sports Illustrated: John Wall: Wizards Need To Add Pieces In Offseason

John Wall on what Wizards need to do in offseason: "It’s pretty obvious. I don’t need to point it out...We don’t really have an athletic big.”

'Cats Edged By Michigan, 4-3, in Big Ten Tourney Thriller

MINNEAPOLIS ---  Northwestern and Michigan have a long, storied history of battles in the Big Ten tournament and Sunday's finale was no different with the second-seeded Wolverines edging the top-seeded Wildcats, 4-3.

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Wu Finishes Third at Final Big Ten Championships

TIMONIUM, Md. — On a day of unseasonably cold temperatures and less-than-ideal playing conditions, Northwestern turned in the second-best performance of the day to take home fifth place in the Big Ten Championship on Sunday.

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Northwestern Honors Seniors With 6-2 Win Over Iowa

EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern sent its Seniors out winners Sunday at Sharon J. Drysdale Field, earning a 6-2 win over Iowa to take the series over the Hawkeyes in the final home game at The J in 2018.

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Northwestern Completes Sweep at Penn State

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Northwestern baseball completed the series sweep with a 6-3 victory over Penn State on Sunday.

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Predators honor Waffle House hero at game

James Shaw Jr., hailed as a hero after he wrestled a rifle away from a gunman who opened fire at a Nashville Waffle House last week, was given a standing ovation and a personalized Predators jersey before Game 2 on Sunday.

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Pens upset with multiple Game 2 controversies

From a no-goal to a hit on a defenseman, the Penguins were upset with several calls and non-calls in their Game 2 loss to the Capitals.

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Pens again don't have Malkin in Game 2 loss

Penguins center Evgeni Malkin missed Game 2 against the Capitals after sitting the first game with an injury.

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Sabres win draft lottery with Dahlin the top prize

The Buffalo Sabres will pick first in June's NHL draft after winning Saturday night's lottery. The Carolina Hurricanes will pick second and the Montreal Canadiens landed the third selection.

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Winners and losers of the 2018 NHL draft lottery

The Sabres get first dibs on this draft class, while the Habs and Canes moved up. The Senators -- and the Canucks' mascot -- were not so lucky.

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Jeff Gordon breaks down ‘odd’ Talladega race

NASCAR on FOX’s Mike Joy, Darrell Waltrip and Jeff Gordon break down the 'odd' turn of events at Talladega.

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Chase Elliott surprised with ‘patient’ race leaders | 2018 TALLADEGA | FOX NASCAR

Chase Elliott explains his surprise when reaching the ‘patient’ race leaders at Talladega for a third-place finish.

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Joey Logano snaps 36-race winless streak | 2018 TALLADEGA | FOX NASCAR

NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Joey Logano holds off Kurt Busch and Kevin Harvick to win at Talladega, snapping a 36-race winless streak

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Kevin Harvick praises his team after a strong finish | 2018 TALLADEGA | FOX NASCAR

Kevin Harvick runs a strong race after making some adjustments early and avoiding the 'big one'

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Kurt Busch on failed last lap move: “I got outfoxed” | 2018 TALLADEGA | FOX NASCAR

Kurt Busch breaks down his last lap strategy that failed to materialize, resulting in a second-place finish behind Joey Logano at Talladega.

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Erik Jones explains Talladega wreck: “I feel pretty bad about running everybody’s day” | 2018 TALLADEGA | FOX NASCAR

Erik Jones talks to NASCAR on FOX’s Jamie Little following his wreck with Jamie McMurray at Talladega.

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The Latest: Jamie McMurray in crash at Talladega

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) The Latest on NASCAR's race at Talladega Superspeedway (all times local):

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Jamie McMurray turns Erik Jones setting off multi-car wreck | 2018 TALLADEGA | FOX NASCAR

NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Martin Truex Jr., Trevor Bayne, and Kyle Larson get caught up in a wreck after Jamie McMurray turns Erik Jones.

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Keselowski, Bowyer, & Menard comment on the ‘big one’ | 2018 TALLADEGA | FOX NASCAR

NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Hear from Brad Keselowski, Clint Bowyer, and Paul Menard after they were taken out in a big wreck in the closing laps at Talladega.

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Jimmie Johnson triggers the ‘Big One’ | 2018 TALLADEGA | FOX NASCAR

Jimmie Johnson gets loose off turn three and triggers a multi-car wreck at Talladega.

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LeBron drops 45, gets much-needed support as Cavs hold on in Game 7

LeBron James' monster stat line and some timely buckets from his supporting cast helped the Cavs survive a second-half charge by the Pacers.

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Roberts benches Bellinger, cites lack of hustle

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pulled Cody Bellinger in the fifth inning Sunday, citing a lack of hustle after Bellinger hit a ball into "Triples Alley." Bellinger, for his part, was surprised by the benching but understood "he's trying to prove a point."

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LeBron: Taking over G7 'what doctor called for'

LeBron James scored 45 points in 43 minutes in Sunday's Game 7 win over the Pacers, once again carrying the Cavs in a series in which none of his teammates scored 20 points in any of the games.

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Pacers' last-second 3 stings Vegas sportsbooks

To the chagrin and delight of gamblers, the Pacers' Victor Oladipo sank a 3-pointer at the game's end to cover the spread.

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Bleacher creature: Kelly sits with Fenway fans

Suspended six games for his role in a brawl between the Red Sox and Yankees, Boston reliever Joe Kelly spent time sitting with fans in the Fenway Park bleachers on Sunday.

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76ers' Ilyasova: Heat home games 'half-empty'

Sixers forward Ersan Ilyasova said the team is expecting a loud, intense atmosphere in Boston after playing in a "half-empty" arena in Miami in the first round.

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Pens upset with multiple Game 2 controversies

From a no-goal to a hit on a defenseman, the Penguins were upset with several calls and non-calls in their Game 2 loss to the Capitals.

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Biggest post-draft questions for all 32 teams

How will the Ravens use Lamar Jackson? What will be Odell Beckham Jr.'s future? NFL Nation reporters weigh in on the biggest issues left to address.

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Shaquem Griffin on emotional day: 'It was like I was dreaming'

The Griffin brothers as well as the Seahawks' brass embraced a moment that was more in line with a Hollywood script than NFL reality.

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James Harden, Jazz silencer

The Jazz finished the season as one of the NBA's best defenses. But they have yet to faze James Harden.

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Real or Not? Ozzie Albies, Mitch Haniger have staying power

There are some surprising names among baseball's home run leaders, but we expect to hear more from these guys in the months to come.

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Who had the best sneakers of the first round of the NBA playoffs?

LeBron added to his impressive #LeBronWatch campaign and PJ Tucker continued his season-long streak of breaking out rare sneakers, highlighting our rundown of the best kicks in the opening round of the NBA playoffs.

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Five key games in Barcelona's title triumph

For the seventh time in 10 years and the 25th time in its history, Barcelona is the champion of Spain.

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Fellaini gives Wenger a losing sendoff

Marouane Fellaini's goal in stoppage time ensured that Arsene Wenger's final game as Arsenal's manager ended in defeat.

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Winners and losers of the 2018 NHL draft lottery

The Sabres get first dibs on this draft class, while the Habs and Canes moved up. The Senators -- and the Canucks' mascot -- were not so lucky.

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Logano prevails at unusually tame Talladega

Joey Logano broke his 36-race winless streak, but the story at Talladega was the lack of activity in a race that's usually full of drama.

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Hamilton claims stunning win in Baku finish

Lewis Hamilton took his first victory of the season at a dramatic and chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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Eagles swoop for Australian rugby player Mailata in NFL draft

Former Kentucky linebacker Courtney Love headed to Cleveland Browns's mini camp

2018 NFL draft: Instant grades for every team

Rams trade WR Austin to Cowboys for pick

The Cowboys traded away a sixth-round pick to the Rams for wideout Tavon Austin.

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Shaquem Griffin on emotional day: 'It was like I was dreaming'

The Griffin brothers as well as the Seahawks' brass embraced a moment that was more in line with a Hollywood script than NFL reality.

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Steelers use big safeties to address Ryan Shazier void

The Steelers replaced Ryan Shazier in the aggregate during the draft, using multiple picks on players that can play linebacker and safety.

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Shaquem Griffin’s NFL Story Begins Now

Packers start Day 3 with offense, take Missouri WR Moore

Charles Walker, former St. Xavier and UK player, will have a chance to play in the NFL

The best highlights of Day 3 of the NFL draft belong to a 350-pound rugby player

Undrafted Free Agent Tracker 2018: Who Signed Where?

Jaguars use NFL draft to build for future, not this fall

Cowboys acquire WR Austin from Rams

NFL Fantasy Rookie Rundown: Barkley, Freeman spearhead dynamite class

NFL Draft: Rams trade Tavon Austin, add linebackers and offensive linemen

Eagles take Jordan Mailata, a rugby star with no football experience, in NFL draft

Panthers grab Indiana TE Ian Thomas in 4th round

2018 NFL draft: Punters drafted back-to-back in Round 5

Cowboys display their 5 Super Bowl trophies

Browns select Damion Ratley No. 175 in the 2018 NFL Draft

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Football Team Members, Family of Aaron Feis Announce NFL Draft Picks

Jordan Mailata: I have the footwork, agility, and toughness for NFL

Day 3 NFL Mock Draft: Shaquem Griffin, Maurice Hurst finally get picked in Round 4

2018 NFL Draft: Grades and analysis for every pick in the third round

Seahawks have bevy of picks on final day of NFL draft

Friday's Sports in Brief

Landry to lead Titans pass rush as Guice goes to Washington - The five best picks of NFL Draft day two

Vikings take 7 picks into final day of NFL draft

Chiefs flexible on draft's final day after defensive haul

NFL draft: Shaquem Griffin, Maurice Hurst lead list of names to watch for on Day 3

Why NFL teams still can't live without a long snapper

USU football: Utah State has two former players sign with NFL teams

Is Marcell Ateman ready to step out of the shadows and into the NFL spotlight?

New on Sports Illustrated: Stanley Cup Playoffs Roundup: Sharks Break Through Against Vegas; Bruins Topple Lightning

After a Game 1 shellacking, San Jose bounced back to down the Golden Knights in double overtime on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Bruins took care of Tampa Bay in their opener.

New on Sports Illustrated: Shaquem Griffin’s NFL Story Begins Now

Now paired with his brother on the Seahawks, the inspirational UCF linebacker is ready to show that he can make it in the pros

New on Sports Illustrated: Warriors' Stephen Curry Expected Back for Game 2 Against the Pelicans

"I fully expect [Curry] to play Tuesday night," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said.

New on Sports Illustrated: Sabres Get First Pick in 2018 NHL Draft Lottery

Find out the order for 2018 NHL draft.

New on Sports Illustrated: Carmelo Anthony Says a Future Bench Role with the Thunder is 'Out of the Question'

The forward can opt out for the final year of his contract with the Thunder.

New on Sports Illustrated: Undrafted Free Agent Tracker 2018: Who Signed Where?

Find out where all the undrafted free agents have signed.

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Pablo Sandoval Pitches Perfect Ninth Inning

Yes, this really happened.

New on Sports Illustrated: Which School Had the Most Players Picked in the 2018 NFL Draft?

Alabama tops the list with 12 players drafted in 2018.

New on Sports Illustrated: Redskins Draft SMU's Trey Quinn as 2018's 'Mr. Irrelevant'

The Redskins selected the wide receiver with the 256th pick.

New on Sports Illustrated: Eagles Draft Australian Rugby Player Jordan Mailata in the Seventh Round

Mailata has never played American football.

New on Sports Illustrated: 2018 NFL Draft Grades: Analysis of All 32 Teams

Who won the 2018 NFL draft and who missed the mark? We break down each team’s haul.

New on Sports Illustrated: 'Needs a Loan': Reds Fans Go in on Liverpool Defender Following Questionable Outing Against Stoke

New on Sports Illustrated: Juventus Comes Back From Late Deficit to Beat 10-Man Inter 3-2

Juventus scored two late goals to come back from a 2-1 deficit and get a much-needed 3-2 win over 10-man Inter Milan.

New on Sports Illustrated: Twitter Reacts to Tuukka Rask Throwing Broken Skate Blade

Tuukka Rask made the second period of the Bruins-Lightning game even more eventful on Saturday when he chucked his broken skate blade across the ice. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Stoke Boss Paul Lambert Confirms Attacking Stars Will Not Be Recalled for Relegation Battle

New on Sports Illustrated: Leicester Make Contact With Teenage Goalkeeping Sensation Ahead of Potential Summer Move

New on Sports Illustrated: Newcastle Ready to Make Summer Move for Porto Attacking Star

New on Sports Illustrated: Ella es Helena Seger, la bella y elegante esposa de Zlatan Ibrahimovic

New on Sports Illustrated: Arsenal & Chelsea Hopes of Landing Massimilliano Allegri Left in Tatters After Juve Boss' Comments

New on Sports Illustrated: Reds Fans Urge Liverpool to Stay Away From English Stopper Following Sub-Par Display

Justin Jackson Selected by Los Angeles Chargers in 2018 NFL Draft

EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern senior running back Justin Jackson, the program's all-time leading rusher, saw a lifelong dream come true when he was selected in the 2018 NFL Draft Saturday afternoon.

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Four Wildcats Receive NFL Opportunities as Free Agents

EVANSTON, Ill. — Shortly after the conclusion of the 2018 NFL Draft Saturday evening, four Northwestern Wildcats received opportunities from NFL organizations as undrafted free agents.

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Wildcats Topple Ohio State to Reach Big Ten Tourney Title Match

MINNEAPOLIS ---  Top-seeded Northwestern punched its ticket to the Big Ten tournament championship game by handling Ohio State, 4-1, Saturday at Baseline Tennis Center.

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Humboldt tribute concert attracts NHL players

A crowd of over 10,000 people, including current and former NHL players, attended a tribute concert honoring the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team Friday night. Among the players attending were Calgary's Sean Monahan and Montreal's Brendan Gallagher.

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Wu Goes Low in Day Two of Big Ten Championships

TIMONIUM, Md. — Led by another under-par round by senior Dylan Wu, Northwestern shot a 3-over 283 in the second round of the Big Ten Championships on Saturday.

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Hall, Kopitar, MacKinnon named Hart finalists

New Jersey's Taylor Hall, Los Angeles' Anze Kopitar and Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon are finalists for the 2018 Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player.

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Wildcats Use Late Rallies to Take Two Games at Penn State

Northwestern used two furious late rallies to take game one and two against Penn State on the road on Saturday.

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Sharks' Kane suspended 1 game for cross-check

San Jose's Evander Kane has been suspended for Saturday's Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals after cross-checking Vegas forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare in Game 1. The Golden Knights breezed to a 7-0 win over the Sharks on Thursday.

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Iowa Snaps NU's Nine-Game Win Streak, 3-0

EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern's nine-game win streak came to a halt Saturday afternoon in a 3-0 loss to Iowa at Sharon J. Drysdale Field, evening the series between the teams at one game apiece.

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Leafs' Babcock, Matthews refute reports of rift

Mike Babcock and Auston Matthews addressed speculation the coach had "lost" his young star during the series.

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Canadiens fire assistant coaches, add Ducharme

Canadian world junior championship coach Dominique Ducharme has been added to the Canadiens staff.

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Oilers coach McLellan to return next season

Todd McLellan will return as coach of the Oilers next season without assistants Ian Herbers and Jim Johnson.

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The 2018 final eight might be the greatest ever

For all the hand-wringing over the NHL's divisional playoff format, this year's playoffs have spawned epic second-round matchups between stacked teams.

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Weekly Reader: Let the Maple Leafs drama begin

The honeymoon period is over in Toronto after another first-round exit. Plus, Jake Guentzel, Jersey Foul of the Week, Puck Headlines and more.

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Key lineup decisions that will swing Round 2

Whether it's injury replacements, depth players, deployment of the special teams or which goalie to start, these calls will have outsize impact.

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Musquin wins 450 main at Salt Lake City as Anderson stumbles | 2018 MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS

Marvin Musquin wins his second-straight main event as points leader Jason Anderson has trouble from the start and finishes 17th.

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Shane McElrath wins the 250 main in Salt Lake City | 2018 MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS

Shane McElrath keeps the 250 championship battle alive as he scores his second win of the year in Salt Lake City.

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Spencer Gallagher scores first career win at Talladega | 2018 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES | FOX NASCAR

NASCAR Xfinity Series Highlights: Spencer Gallagher leads only the final lap of the Xfinity Series race at Talladega, and scores his first career win.

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Spencer Gallagher nabs lead, Xfinity victory on overtime lap

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) Spencer Gallagher took the lead on the overtime lap to capture his first NASCAR Xfinity Series race Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway.

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Truex, Majeski and Lupton taken out at Talladega | 2018 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES | FOX NASCAR

NASCAR Xfinity Series Highlights: Ryan Truex and Ty Majeski were among the cars taken out of contention during a multi-car wreck at the start of stage two.

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Cup drivers take over the Xfinity Series broadcast at Talladega | FOX NASCAR

NASCAR Xfinity Series Highlights: Watch as active Cup series drivers take over the NASCAR Xfinity Series broadcast on FOX at Talladega.

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Harvick, eyeing 4th win of year, to start on Talladega pole

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) A different Busch will be Kevin Harvick's nearest competitor at Talladega Superspeedway - at least at the start.

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Stenhouse hoping for boost from Kenseth, Talladega return

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) Ricky Stenhouse Jr. can now lean on the same guy he turned to for advice at times as a young driver trying to make it to the Cup Series.

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Trevor Bayne addresses shortened race schedule, personal health

Trevor Bayne spoke to the media at Talladega Friday, saying that his health is ‘100%.’

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McMurray rolls car at least 7 times in 'Dega practice crash

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) Jamie McMurray rolled his car at least seven times at Talladega Superspeedway.

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Post-NFL draft storylines: Can anyone catch the Eagles?

The NFC is stacked. Who are Philly's biggest challengers now? Plus: The rookies you'll want on your fantasy team and more storylines to watch.

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Rozier, Bledsoe make peace, embrace after G7

Terry Rozier and Eric Bledsoe shared an embrace on the court following Boston's Game 7 win over Milwaukee on Saturday, burying the hatchet after a tense series in which the two exchanged shoves and barbs throughout.

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Melo: Bench role in OKC 'out of the question'

Carmelo Anthony, who is owed $28 million on the last year of his contract but can opt out, says he still has "so much left in the tank" and that he's going to have to think about what he wants out of the rest of his career.

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Falcons, WR Jones 'in a great spot,' says GM

Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff told ESPN that he is "not concerned one bit" about receiver Julio Jones' social media activity.

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Rams trade WR Austin to Cowboys for pick

The Cowboys traded away a sixth-round pick to the Rams for wideout Tavon Austin.

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QB Falk selected by Titans with 'Tom Brady' pick

New Titans QB Luke Falk said he models his game after Tom Brady and even follows the Patriots QB's TB12 training program.

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Ex-Lions president Millen battling rare disease

Former Lions president Matt Millen has been going to chemotherapy once a week for the past eight months as he battles amyloidosis, a rare disease that might force him to seek a heart transplant.

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Horford showed how indispensable he is, but now he has to deal with The Process

Al Horford was arguably Boston's best overall player all season and in the first-round win over the Bucks. Now he and the Celtics have to deal with the upstart 76ers.

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Warriors bring Pelicans back to reality with crushing Game 1 victory

The Pelicans spoke with confidence heading into Game 1, but the Warriors gave them a wake-up call -- and Stephen Curry hasn't even returned yet.

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NFL Nation: Breaking down all 32 teams' draft classes

The NFL draft is a wrap. NFL Nation reporters break down every pick. See what they think of your favorite team's picks.

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Patrick Corbin keeps adding zeroes to his next payday

The Diamondbacks ace you haven't heard of yet just might become the best pitcher in this offseason's loaded free-agent class.

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Jennings wins battle of Philadelphia, Hart scores TKO win

City of Brotherly Love heavyweight bragging rights went to Bryant Jennings, and super middleweight Jesse Hart stopped Demond Nicholson in Round 7.

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Jim Harbaugh, Marty Smith and Michigan hit Paris

After hitting Italy last year, the Wolverines are in France, and Marty Smith is chronicling it every step of the way.

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Ryan Blaney hopes Daytona lessons pay off

After wrecking in the first restrictor-plate race with the no-ride-height rule, Blaney says his team will tweak handling "to where we can be more aggressive" Sunday.

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Raikkonen costs Ferrari a front-row sweep in Baku

A roundup of the main talking points from qualifying, as Sebastian Vettel claimed his third straight pole.

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Hamilton: Respect for Vettel has grown since Baku 2017

Lewis Hamilton says his respect for Sebastian Vettel has grown considerably since the pair clashed at the 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix less than a year ago.

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Fair or not, Patriots' draft class will be judged by lack of high-end front-seven additions

McKenzie: Chiefs will 'whoop up on' dad's Raiders

Kahlil McKenzie, the son of Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie, will be playing for one of Oakland's AFC West rivals, the Chiefs, who drafted him in the sixth round.

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Eagles agree to bring back veteran RB Sproles

Running back Darren Sproles, who suffered a torn ACL and broken arm on the same play in Week 3, is returning to the Eagles for another season, executive VP of football operations Howie Roseman said Saturday.

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NFL reacts to Seahawks' drafting Shaquem Griffin

Russell Wilson. Pete Carroll. DeMarcus Ware. Seattle's move to reunite Griffin with his brother, Shaquill, spurred warm reactions across the league.

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How two Marvin Lewis phone calls changed Sam Hubbard's life

Marvin Lewis had a hand in recruiting Sam Hubbard to Ohio State, and Friday, Cincinnati's coach used a third-round pick on the defensive end.

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Pelicans' Davis: We know we can beat Warriors

Anthony Davis says that despite a 1-3 record against the Warriors during the regular season, the Pelicans 'know that we can beat them' heading into Game 1.

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Why Draymond lobbied for JaVale McGee to start for Warriors

JaVale McGee once gifted novelty blankets to his teammates. Now he's contributing much more as the team's starting center.

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Pros and cons for every first-round pick

With the first pick, a team has to take a player, not a project. The Browns made quarterback Baker Mayfield the first overall pick in the draft.

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Barnwell: Who stole draft value in Round 1 trades?

It was no surprise to see so many swaps during the NFL draft on Thursday. Who did the best when it comes to draft board value? The envelopes, please ...

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Greatest Royal Rumble results: Lesnar retains Universal title, Strowman wins Rumble

The highlights of the first-ever Greatest Royal Rumble show in Saudi Arabia included Braun Strowman's victory in a 50-man Royal Rumble match and Brock Lesnar's controversial Universal title win.

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Why Jason Witten will be remembered as an all-time tough guy

Jason Witten's legacy goes beyond being the Cowboys' franchise leader in games played, catches and receiving yards -- his heart defines his career.

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Mourinho will envy Wenger's legacy

Jose Mourinho has won more than Arsene Wenger in a shorter span of time, but that ignores how much the Frenchman changed football in England.

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Fact or fiction: Fortnite is the next big thing in esports

ESPN's Tyler Erzberger breaks down the biggest storylines in esports, from the hype around Fortnite to Boston's big Overwatch League run.

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Bilas: Failure of NCAA basketball commission is disappointing, but not surprising

Jay Bilas explains how the Commission on College Basketball's report pointed fingers everywhere but at the NCAA rulebook itself.

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Can Deondre Francois become the leader FSU needs?

New Seminoles coach Willie Taggart has implored his QB to become a better leader. If Deondre Francois can, good things are ahead for FSU.

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Guice after sliding to Redskins at 59: 'Why me?'

LSU running back Derrius Guice, who slipped to the Redskins as the 59th pick in the draft Friday, disputed the notion that teams had concerns about his off-field conduct.

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Titans pick gives Young pass for name gaffe

Vince Young mistakenly announced Titans draft pick Harold Landry as 'Honor' Landry on Friday and later apologized on Twitter. Landry tweeted that it is no big deal.

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Steelers trade up in 3rd to select QB Rudolph

After five quarterbacks went in the first round, the sixth didn't come off the board until the third round at pick No. 76 when the Pittsburgh Steelers traded up to take Mason Rudolph.

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Key out to prove value after falling to Raiders

LSU pass-rusher Arden Key, who struggled with injury and a marijuana issue, slid all the way to the third round and was taken with pick No. 87 by the Raiders.

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Pats spin Garoppolo pick into multiple choices

A flurry of activity by the Patriots turned the second-round draft choice they received for Jimmy Garoppolo into, when all was said and done, Florida CB Duke Dawson, a 2018 fourth-round pick (No. 105), and a 2019 second-round pick.

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Rosen revises: 3 'mistakes' picked ahead of me

Josh Rosen admitted he "was a little emotional" Thursday after being drafted, and Friday, as he was being introduced by the Cardinals, he revised the number of "mistakes" picked ahead of him from nine to three -- just the quarterbacks.

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Like dad, Orlando Brown Jr. headed to Ravens

Orlando Brown Jr. is following his late father into the NFL -- with the same franchise, no less -- after being taken by the Baltimore Ravens as the 83rd pick in the draft.

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NFL Nation: Breaking down all 32 teams' draft classes

NFL Nation reporters are analyzing all 253 picks of the draft. See what they think of your favorite team's picks.

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Rounds 2 and 3 fantasy reaction

The NFL draft breeds hope not only for your home team but also for your 2018 fantasy football squad. Here is a fantasy breakdown of each skill-position pick from the second and third rounds.

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All the fresh looks: First-round draft picks get their numbers

Several top rookies will be getting different numbers from what they wore in college.

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Pros and cons for every first-round pick

With the first pick, a team has to take a player, not a project. The Browns made quarterback Baker Mayfield the first overall pick in the draft.

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Barnwell: Who stole draft value in Round 1 trades?

It was no surprise to see so many swaps during the NFL draft on Thursday. Who did the best when it comes to draft board value? The envelopes, please ...

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Before Jason Witten's retirement, Cowboys had tight end need

The pending retirement of longtime tight end Jason Witten almost assures the Cowboys will look for his replacement on day 2 of the draft.

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Why Jason Witten will be remembered as an all-time tough guy

Jason Witten's legacy goes beyond being the Cowboys' franchise leader in games played, catches and receiving yards -- his heart defines his career.

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Saquon Barkley vs. Sam Darnold: Let the Giants-Jets debates begin

The prize running back or the franchise quarterback? That's the debate New York football fans will be having for years after this NFL draft.

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Mark Sanchez knows exactly what Sam Darnold is walking into with Jets

Before there was Sam Darnold there was Mark Sanchez, a USC QB from Orange County who was a first-round pick by the Jets.

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Chargers not re-signing longtime TE Gates

The Chargers have informed tight end Antonio Gates, who has played his entire 15-season career with the team, that they don't plan on re-signing him.

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Gates' departure opens door for Chargers WR Mike Williams

Now healthy and with a full offseason to work with QB Philip Rivers, Mike Williams should step up and have a bounce-back season in 2018.

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Round 1 takeaways: Veteran quarterbacks, you got put on notice

With a whopping five quarterbacks taken in the draft's first round, the NFL's old-guard QBs had better watch their backs.

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Browns draft Mayfield with No. 1 overall pick

Baker Mayfield is headed to the Browns, who used the No. 1 overall draft pick on the ex-Oklahoma QB. Cleveland also picked CB Denzel Ward at No. 4.

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Baker Mayfield is risky, but Browns confident he's worth No. 1

While Baker Mayfield has character concerns and lacks the ideal height for an NFL QB, the Browns are high on his leadership skills and desire to win.

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Mayfield confident of smooth transition to NFL

In Baker Mayfield's first appearance with the Browns, the former Oklahoma QB said the transition from the Sooners' Air Raid offense won't be too difficult.

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One general manager's dilemma: Would you pick your son in the NFL draft?

The QB blind stats quiz: Can you spot the NFL bust?

Think you can pick out the best quarterback using only his college stats? Prove it. Then see how each QB compares to a 2018 draft prospect.

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One general manager's dilemma: Would your pick your son in the NFL draft?

Meet Shahid Khan, the Jaguars owner spearheading NFL’s British invasion

Former NFL player aspires to be doctor

Future of Cavs, LeBron may hinge on Game 7

Game 6 referee explains reasoning behind no-call on Paul George's late shot attempt

DeRozan-Lowry duo takes Raps to 2nd round, with bench's help

The future of the Cavs and LeBron James may come down to Game 7

Donovan Mitchell, Jazz outlast red-hot Westbrook for win, eliminate Thunder

Jazz win series vs Thunder in chaotic, controversial Game 6 finish

LeBron James reveals what went wrong after Pacers' Victor Oladipo dominates Cavs in Game 6

Mitchell scores 38, Jazz beat Thunder 96-91 to win series

Kyle Lowry and the Raptors are ready to prove why they aren't the same old Raptors

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry questionable for Game 1

Rockets vs. Jazz: Preview, predictions as James Harden faces NBA's toughest defense

Let's all pump the brakes

Wall puts the Wizards' front office on notice in postgame presser

Report: Suns interview Steve Clifford and James Borrego for head coaching position

It's win or go home for Bucks, Celtics

After loss, Wall praises Beal for 'MVP-type' year

NBA Playoffs: Pacers force LeBron to Game 7

Russell Westbrook swipes at Jazz fan in heated exchange following season-ending loss

Pacers even series, force Game 7 by blowing out Cavs 121-87

Three takeaways from Pacers' blowout Game 6 win over Cavs

Rubio leaves Utah's game with left hamstring injury

Celtics counting on home-court edge over Bucks in Game 7

Raptors advance with win over Wizards

Steve Kerr: “Steph is a very balanced human being”

Raptors reserves deliver in clinching win over Wizards

Warriors' Curry: Knee 'feels pretty good'

Cleveland Cavaliers PG George Hill out for Game 6 vs. Indiana Pacers

Steve Nash explains his relationship with the Warriors, predicts how much longer Dirk Nowitzki will play

Arsenal FC news: Arsene Wenger offered the chance to become the highest paid manager in the world by Chinese club - reports

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Chelsea FC news: Maurizio Sarri 'open' to the idea of managing in the Premier League - reports

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Fulham 2-1 Sunderland: Aleksandar Mitrovic with late winner to condemn Sunderland to the bottom of the Championship

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Liverpool FC news: Mohamed Salah donates £330,000 to fund vital sewage works for home town in Egypt

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European Football Show Podcast - Friday, April 27

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Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann considering his long-term future, putting Barcelona and Manchester United on high alert

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Celtic legend Neil Lennon issues a warning to Steven Gerrard about potential Rangers job saying - 'It can be a harsh environment'

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Liverpool FC news: Reds hold 'positive and productive' meeting with UEFA and Roma ahead of Champions League semi-final

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FIFA 18 Ultimate Team: Community Team of the Season includes Arsenal target, Chelsea reject and Liverpool hero

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Fulham v Sunderland: Live commentary, confirmed teams, kick-off time and preview ahead of Championship clash

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'Cats Top Maryland to Advance to Big Ten Semifinals

MINNEAPOLIS ---  Top-seeded Northwestern marched on to the semifinal round of the Big Ten tournament Friday afternoon by capturing a 4-0 win over ninth-seeded Maryland.

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Triplett, Wu Lead NU in Day One of B1G Championships

TIMONIUM, Md. — Three Wildcats sit in the top-15 of the Big Ten Championships after day one at Baltimore Country Club on Friday.

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Northwestern Opens Senior Weekend With 4-1 Win Over Iowa

EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern opened Senior Weekend Friday with a 4-1 win over Iowa at Sharon J. Drysdale Field, running its current winning streak to nine games in the process.

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Trio of ’Cats Named to Tewaaraton Top 25

Northwestern Fifth-year senior Sheila Nesselbush, senior Shelby Fredericks and junior Selena Lasota are among 25 women's nominees for the 2018 Tewaaraton Award, the Tewaaraton Foundation announced Thursday afternoon.

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Stary Again Earns All-Big Ten Honors

Northwestern's Dominik Stary was named an All-Big Ten honoree when the conference announced season awards this afternoon.

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'Cats To Finish Game One on Saturday at Penn State

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Northwestern will resume game one of its series with Penn State tomorrow at noon due to weather.

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Top-Seeded 'Cats Trek to Minneapolis for Big Ten Tournament

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Fresh off a Big Ten regular-season crown, Northwestern turns its sights towards a Big Ten tournament title when it travels to Minneapolis.

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Wildcats Honor Seven Seniors This Weekend Versus Hawkeyes

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Northwestern Heads to Penn State for Big Ten Series

EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern baseball travels to Penn State for a three-game set against the Nittany Lions April 27-29 in University Park, Pa. All three games will be available on WNUR Sports.

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’Cats' Second-Half Comeback Falls Short at No. 3 Maryland

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — No. 7 Northwestern outscored No. 3 Maryland by three goals in the second half, but a seven-goal deficit at halftime was too much to overcome as the Wildcats saw their eight-game winning streak come an end Thursday night, 20-16.

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Roundtable: Will anyone stop Kyle Busch at Talladega?

Busch goes for his fourth straight win on Sunday. Who has the best chance to break his streak? Will a first-time winner steal the show? Our experts weigh in.

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Ricky Stenhouse seeking a repeat and a revival

From practice mishaps to subpar finishes, the driver of the No. 17 Ford has struggled. But he can pick up some steam at Talladega, where he earned a victory a year ago.

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Magdaleno, Dogboe both promise KO victory

Jessie Magdaleno and Isaac Dogboe got into anexchange at the final news conference. They will have a chance to back it up when they meet Saturday.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Jason Witten’s Retirement Will Hit the Cowboys Hard

The departure of Dallas’s future Hall of Fame tight end would come at about the worst time possible for a Cowboys team already short on pass-catchers

New on Sports Illustrated: Unexpected NCAA Shift Makes Shea Patterson Eligible, but He Can't Save Michigan's Offense Alone

Michigan got long-awaited good news on Shea Patterson's transfer waiver battle, but he's going to need help to turn the Wolverines around.

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Chargers Will Not Re-Sign Tight End Antonio Gates

After 15 seasons with the Chargers, Antonio Gates will reportedly need to find a new team to continue his career with.

New on Sports Illustrated: New York Jets Draft QB Sam Darnold With NFL Draft No. 3 Pick

The Jets got the quarterback that they wanted.

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Roger Goodell Booed Mercilessly by Fans at NFL Draft Despite Cowboys Legends Present

As is the annual tradition, the fans let Goodell hear it when he stepped on the podium.

New on Sports Illustrated: Browns Select Baker Mayfield With First Pick in 2018 NFL Draft

Baker Mayfield will try to help turn the Browns around after he was selected with the No. 1 overall pick.

Allen avoids Tunsil situation after rough 24 hours

Ryan Shazier's inspirational walk at NFL draft is also reminder of sport's danger

NFL draft Winners and Losers: Josh Rosen fired up after 'nine mistakes' before he was picked

Mayfield goes 1st to begin rush to get QBs in NFL draft

Josh Allen avoids a Laremy Tunsil situation after tumultuous 24 hours

Lamar Jackson to Ravens: 'They're going to get a Super Bowl out of me'

Patriots Take Isaiah Wynn in 2018 NFL Draft, Replace Nate Solder at LT

WATCH: Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow highlights, game tape

Steelers cast off Martavis Bryant in trade to Raiders

What scouting reports said about Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch: His 'NFL ceiling is high'

Michael Irvin, Drew Pearson take Dallas stage as Cowboys pass on Dez Bryant's replacement

Lions, Bengals each draft centers

OTL: New charge emerges in concussion deal

An attorney representing players in the NFL concussion settlement steered some plaintiffs to a bank that offered interest-charging cash advances on settlement proceeds -- and he didn't inform them he was a board member of the bank, documents show.

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New draft touch: Inner Circle for each team

2018 NFL draft: Saints pay a QB price to trade up for ... DE Marcus Davenport?

SDSU says new stadium could be expanded for NFL team

Cleveland Browns make boss move in picking Baker Mayfield No. 1

Roger Goodell flanks himself with Cowboys legends, booed relentlessly in Dallas regardless

Twitter reacts to Bears selecting Roquan Smith No. 8 overall in NFL Draft

New York Jets Draft QB Sam Darnold With NFL Draft No. 3 Pick

NFL draft grades 2018: The emoji edition

NFL extends Amazon streaming deal for Thursday Night Football

Ex-cheerleaders want to talk to Goodell about NFL rules

Key Eagles with new jersey numbers

NFL will consider alternative kickoff formats

NFL draft 2018 tracker: Pick-by-pick analysis of every selection in Round 1

Goodell, Cowboys greats to open draft together

NFL renews Thursday night deal with Amazon

The Latest: NFL renews Thursday night deal with Amazon

How the NFL made the NFL Draft its 'off-season Super Bowl'

Twickenham will not host football matches, confirms RFU chief executive

Why was this the right time for Matt Kenseth to return to racing?

The 'NASCAR Race Hub' crew break down how Matt Kenseth's deal with RFR came to be and why it was the right time to bring him on board.

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What will the expectations be for Trevor Bayne moving forward?

The 'NASCAR Race Hub' crew break down where Trevor Bayne goes from here after it was announced he would be sharing his ride with Matt Kenseth.

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Matt Kenseth talks about his return to the Cup Series with Roush Fenway Racing

Matt Kenseth talks with Alan Cavanna about his return to the Cup Series with the No. 6 team at Roush-Fenway Racing.

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Giannis rises to the occasion, forces Game 7

Giannis Antetokounmpo rises to the occasion and up next is his Game 7 moment

Close-knit Pacers’ bond gets tested with season on the line

Pacers look to get even against Cavaliers

Celtics glad for their familiar surroundings in Game 7

Celtics fired up for Game 7 at TD Garden

Giannis Antetokounmpo shines as Bucks force game seven with Celtics

We haven't seen the best of Paul Millsap in a Denver Nuggets uniform...yet

Hawks HC Rumors: Atlanta Permitted to Meet with Trail Blazers' Nate Tibbetts

Giannis Antetokounmpo dominates punchless Celtics as Bucks force winner-take-all Game 7

Sources: Grizzlies giving Bickerstaff 3-year deal

Thursday's Ultimate Playoff Highlight

Oklahoma City Thunder take new life into Game 6 vs. Utah Jazz

NBA playoffs wrap: Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to win over Celtics to force Game 7

Giannis propels Bucks past Celtics to force decisive Game 7

Carmelo Anthony's playoff series with Utah is his last stand, but can he do that while sitting on the Thunder's bench?

Aldridge, Spurs avoid a sweep, Turner not enough to stop the King (again)

Timberwolves got a peek into the second season

Stephen Curry injury update: Warriors star practices in full, questionable for Game 1 vs. Pelicans

Former President Bill Clinton attends Game 6 of Bucks-Celtics

Coming Soon: The Steph Curry Effect

PBT Extra: How big a threat are Pelicans to Warriors?

Luke Walton, Magic Johnson Often Communicated During Season To Accelerate Lakers Rebuild

C's assistant Jay Larranaga interviews for Hornets, Knicks head coaching jobs

NBA Playoffs 2018: Warriors vs. Pelicans series schedule, TV channel, online stream, bracket

Klay Thompson on his shot: “It always feels right…It has to”

Warriors' Stephen Curry: Return for Game 1 'conceivable'

Bucks beat Celtics; Sixers to learn next NBA playoffs opponent Saturday

Mavericks' draft lottery history: The year Dallas passed on Giannis Antetokounmpo

Nuggets’ Mason Plumlee undergoes surgery to fix core-muscle injury

Tottenham to sell four stars, West Ham want Evans, Allardyce edging towards Everton exit? Top gossip from Friday's papers

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Sportsday Podcast on talkSPORT2: April 27, 2018

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The Scottish Football Show with Ally McCoist and Mark McGhee - podcast

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Arsenal 1-1 Atletico Madrid: Wasteful Gunners unable to get first leg win against ten-man Atletico

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Arsenal 1-1 Atletico Madrid: Wenger's men rated and slated

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PFA claim Tottenham's Harry Kane did not take offence to joke made by chairman

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Premier League Preview Show - Thursday, April 26

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Hawksbee and Jacobs daily - Thursday, April 26

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Arsenal v Atletico Madrid confirmed team news: Welbeck and Lacazette lead Gunners line, Costa on bench

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Tottenham Hotspur FC transfer news: Mauricio Pochettino eyeing Portuguese trio

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Sharks veteran Paul Martin is the king of Stanley Cup near-misses

Paul Martin has made the playoffs in each of his 14 NHL seasons, but just missed winning titles with the Devils and Penguins. Is this the San Jose defenseman's last shot?

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Golden Knights going after global fan base

The Golden Knights have focused on their fan base within the Las Vegas community, but are also making strides to connect with supporters around the globe.

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NHL to Marchand: Stop licking other players

Bruins star Brad Marchand, who appeared to lick the face of Leafs forward Leo Komarov in Boston's Game 1 win over Toronto, has been told by the NHL to not repeat that particular antic again.

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Kings forwards Brown, Lewis undergo surgery

The Kings announced Thursday that forward Dustin Brown underwent surgery on his left shoulder, and forward Trevor Lewis had surgery on his right hand. Both players are expected to recover well before the start of training camp.

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Roy back to lead Quebec junior hockey team

Hall of Famer Patrick Roy signed a two-year contract Thursday to become the coach and general manager of the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

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NHL adds delay to reveal of top 3 lottery teams

The NHL is taking a wait-then-see approach in adding an element of drama to its annual draft lottery on Saturday.

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Playoffs Power Rankings: Vegas at No. 1? You bet!

The Round 2 rankings feature a new clubhouse leader -- one that opened the season at 200-1 odds -- while the Sharks surge and the Predators plunge.

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Experts' predictions: Second-round playoff picks, Stanley Cup winner

Our NHL experts -- including John Buccigross, Linda Cohn, Emily Kaplan, Steve Levy and Greg Wyshynski -- forecast the second-round playoff series winners.

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How each Round 2 Stanley Cup playoff series will be won

With a razor-thin margin, these are the key factors that will determine who moves on to the conference finals.

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Conn Smythe Watch: Top 10 candidates

With the first round in the rearview, who is tracking toward the Conn Smythe as playoff MVP? Greg Wyshynski reviews the top 10 contenders.

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Lightning will ride scoring depth, steadier goalie past Bruins

The Bruins won three of four games against the Lightning in the regular season, but they narrowly survived Round 1. Here's why we're picking Tampa Bay.

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No. 7 ’Cats to Battle No. 3 Maryland for Big Ten Regular Season Title

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Wildcats Earn No. 4 Seed At NCAA Madison Regional

EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern will begin its pursuit of a 2018 NCAA Championship as the No. 4 seed in the NCAA Madison Regional, hosted May 7-9 by the University of Wisconsin at University Ridge Golf Course.

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Northwestern Wins Eighth Straight With 4-1 Victory Over Loyola (Chicago)

EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern ran its current winning streak to eight games Wednesday with an efficient 4-1 dispatching of the Loyola Ramblers at Sharon J. Drysdale Field.

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Yikes! The state of Novak Djokovic going from bad to worse

At the moment, there's no reason to believe Novak Djokovic will return to his glory days. The question is: Can the slumping Serb even come back half as strong?

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New on Sports Illustrated: Giants Draft Saquon Barkley with No. 2 Pick

New on Sports Illustrated: Groom Paralyzed Playing Football Walks Down the Aisle: 'The Accident Brought Me To Her'

Together, the newlyweds slowly made their way 7-yards down the aisle — a goal they had been working towards for years.

New on Sports Illustrated: George H.W. Bush Is More Concerned With The Rockets Than His Own Health

Nothing will stop the former president from rooting for the Houston Rockets.

New on Sports Illustrated: Reuben Foster's Accuser Recants Domestic Violence Accusations

The attorney for the ex-girlfriend of Reuben Foster says her client initially lied to authorities when she accused the San Francisco 49ers linebacker.

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Young Yankees Fan Catches a Foul Ball With Popcorn In His Glove

Why was the popcorn in his glove?

New on Sports Illustrated: Mets' Matt Harvey on Not Talking to Media: 'I Have Nothing to Say to You Guys'

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey doesn't seem to be taking his new bullpen position well.

New on Sports Illustrated: Loyola, Porter Moser Reach Contract Extension After Historic March Madness Run

Loyola and head coach Porter Moser have reached a contract extension after the Ramblers' historic March Madness run.

New on Sports Illustrated: NFL, NBA Players to Face Off in Ryder Cup-Style Competition

Aaron Rodgers and Chris Paul will host the one-day event, which will benefit the winning team's charity of choice. 

New on Sports Illustrated: How to Watch Chivas vs. Toronto FC: CCL Final Live Stream, TV Channel

How to watch the second leg of the Concacaf Champions League final between Chivas and Toronto FC on Wednesday, April 25.

LeBron James caps classic performance with epic buzzer-beater

The Cavaliers needed every one of their star's 44 points to earn a Game 5 win over the Pacers and put Indiana on the brink of elimination.

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Pacers' Oladipo: LeBron goaltended on my shot

Victor Oladipo said LeBron James' pivotal late-game block should have been called a goaltend.

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Wall: 'We love our chances' at forcing Game 7

The Wizards must win Game 6 at home on Friday against the Raptors to keep their season alive, a feat John Wall said his team can accomplish.

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Favre flattery: Mayfield revives draft-day photo

Baker Mayfield went all out and recreated Brett Favre's draft-day photo -- complete with jean shorts, wood paneling, an old-school phone and family and friends packed into a small room.

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Hawks, Budenholzer part ways after 5 years

Coach Mike Budenholzer and the Atlanta Hawks have agreed to part ways, Budenholzer told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

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NFL: No proof RB Guice was asked invasive Q's

An NFL investigation has concluded that draft prospect Derrius Guice was not asked questions at the combine regarding his sexuality or rumors about his mother.

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Source: Ball brothers return home due to injuries

LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball have left BC Vytautas with only two games remaining in the season due to injuries, sources told ESPN's Chris Haynes.

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Everything that happened in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday

A buzzer-beater. A 25-point comeback. A team moving on to the second round. Wednesday's NBA playoff action had everything, and we have it all here.

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Kiper & McShay answer 28 last-minute draft questions

Which team is under pressure? Who could trade up? We're counting down the hours until the draft, and our experts are here to catch you up.

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Barnwell: Barkley or bust at No. 2? Why Giants should pass

There's every reason to believe that Barkley will be an elite running back. But drafting a quarterback is the better bet for New York. Here's why.

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Raptors learned their lesson, rebound with Game 5 win

Toronto's offense flowed more smoothly as the Raptors took the series lead, but can they keep it up and finish off the Wizards?

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Madrid put one foot in Champions League final

Real Madrid played well below its best but still earned a win in the semifinals as Bayern Munich missed chance after chance.

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Four best Kawhi Leonard trades we'd like to see

Trade discussions could heat up if the Spurs and Leonard don't see eye-to-eye on a new contract. Our NBA Insiders give four deals that work.

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Tough talk on corruption, one-and-done, but commission misses the mark

The Commission on College Basketball addresses important issues related to the NBA draft, enforcement and grassroots basketball. The problem is, it offers little in the way of clear-cut answers.

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Healthy, hungry Capitals have depth to prevail over Penguins

With Braden Holtby at peace in the crease and Washington's first line firing on all cylinders, the third time will be the charm for the Caps against Crosby.

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Depth scoring, blueliners give Predators the edge vs. Jets

The Predators and Jets had some epic, playoff-esque clashes in the regular season. Here's why we like Nashville to win in seven in this series.

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Defense and special teams will carry Sharks over Knights

The Knights were 3-0-1 vs. the Sharks in 2017-18, outscoring them 14-11; both teams swept their first-round series. Here's why we like San Jose now.

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Introducing Ronald Acuna, MLB's next superstar

It's the moment he has been waiting and working for. But just how quickly Acuna develops into the All-Star he's projected to be remains to be seen.

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Team Secret signs 13-year-old to Fortnite team

Fortnite isn't even an established esport yet, but it's already possible to become a player on the professional scene. Team Secret announced that it has signed a four-member Fortnite squad. And what's more, one of the players is just 13 years old.

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Matt Kenseth returns to racing, immediately cracks Mark Martin joke

Matt Kenseth is returning to NASCAR and will drive the no 6 car.

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Matt Kenseth to return to NASCAR with Roush Fenway Racing

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Roush Fenway Racing wants to be among NASCAR's elite again and recognized it needed help for its ongoing rebuild.

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Matt Kenseth to run partial schedule in the No. 6 for Roush-Fenway Racing in 2018

Sources have confirmed that Matt Kenseth will return to Roush-Fenway Racing to run the No. 6 car on a part-time basis with Trevor Bayne.

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2018 NFL draft primer: When, where to watch, and the major storylines to watch for

Barnwell: Barkley or bust at No. 2? Why Giants should pass

There's every reason to believe that Saquon Barkley will be an elite running back. But drafting a quarterback is the better bet for New York. Here's why.

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Favre flattery: Mayfield revives draft-day photo

Baker Mayfield went all out and recreated Brett Favre's draft-day photo -- complete with jean shorts, wood paneling, an old-school phone and family and friends packed into a small room.

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NFL: No proof RB Guice was asked invasive Q's

An NFL investigation has concluded that draft prospect Derrius Guice was not asked questions at the combine regarding his sexuality or rumors about his mother.

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Foster's accuser recants domestic abuse claims

The attorney for the ex-girlfriend of Reuben Foster said her client initially lied to authorities when she accused the 49ers linebacker of hitting her, leading to domestic violence charges.

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Sources: Bryant rejects Ravens' multiyear offer

Dez Bryant has rejected a multiyear contract offer from the Baltimore Ravens, sources confirmed to ESPN. Bryant prefers a one-year contract, hoping to receive a more lucrative multiyear offer in 2019. The Doomsday Podcast first reported the news.

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Falcons pick up 5th-year option on Beasley

Vic Beasley Jr., who led the NFL in sacks in 2016, had his fifth-year option picked up by the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday.

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Saints to honor Benson with empty draft chair

The New Orleans Saints will honor late owner Tom Benson by leaving an empty chair in their war room for this week's NFL draft.

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Kiper & McShay's 2018 NFL draft reset: Last-minute cram session

Which team is under pressure? Who could trade up? We're counting down the hours until the draft, and our experts are here to catch you up.

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NFL draft predictions for all 32 teams: Who's trading up, more

Will the Browns deal the No. 1 pick? Which teams will move up for a QB? NFL Nation reporters make one prediction for every team.

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NFL draft Herbies: Kirk's best of the best in 2018

Kirk Herbstreit watched and studied this class all college football season. Here are his picks for best players, Day 2 steals and more.

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'It's your call': What Packers GM Brian Gutekunst faces in his first draft

The new GM's previous experience in the Packers' draft room will give him a comfort level that most first-time shot-callers don't have.

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Why Baker Mayfield is the right quarterback for the Jets

Accuracy? Check. Playmaking ability? Check. Attitude? Affirmative. Mayfield has the talent and the "it" factor to put the Jets back on the map.

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Inside Steelers' shocking trade for Troy Polamalu 15 years ago

The usually conservative Steelers made a big move up the board in the 2003 draft to select USC safety Troy Polamalu. The rest is NFL history.

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Gauging NFL draft's top six picks: Barkley, Mayfield trending up

With the NFL draft just days away, which way are teams at the top of the first round leaning on the elite prospects? We've got some ideas.

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Joe Namath: Potential Jets pick Baker Mayfield is 'outrageous'

The Jets legend considered himself a fan of the Oklahoma quarterback's style and swagger in offering his thoughts on the upcoming draft's crop.

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Franchise QB or bust? Making sense of Josh Allen, draft enigma

Rocket arm. Freakish talent. The Wyoming quarterback could be a superstar. But Allen has flaws that stand out from the usual top draft pick.

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Record predictions, analysis for all 32 teams

The full schedule is out, and Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady will meet in Week 9, just the second time they've faced off. We've got predictions for every game.

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NFL schedule winners and losers: Why Steelers should be happy

The Steelers could have the AFC North wrapped up by midseason. Plus: How Ed Sheeran influenced eight different games and more.

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'Agony and ecstasy': The art of the draft call

The buildup to the call that will change a player's life is brutal and agonizing. Here, players and execs share their stories of the draft day ritual.

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Legwold: My ranking of top 100 NFL draft prospects

Who are the top 100 prospects in the NFL draft? Longtime draft guru Jeff Legwold nailed 84 of 100 in 2017. How will he do in 2018?

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NBA playoffs 2018: LeBron James' late block was a goaltend, Victor Oladipo says

John Wall: 'We Love Our Chances' of Forcing Game 7 vs. Raptors After Loss

LeBron's last-second shot gives Cavs 98-95 win in Game 5

Raptors, Wizards honor victims of Toronto van attack with moment of silence

Thunder star Russell Westbrook scores 45, leads 25-point comeback against Jazz

Another massive third quarter lifts Rockets past Timberwolves into second round

GAME 5 RECAP: CAVALIERS 98, PACERS 95

Russell Westbrook Leads Epic Thunder Comeback to Stay Alive vs. Jazz in Game 5

NBA playoffs 2018: Three takeaways from Cavs' clutch Game 5 win over Pacers

NBA, news: Atlanta Hawks part ways with Mike Budenholzer

LeBron describes his clutch buzzer-beater that won Game 5

Shot, save: LeBron bails out Cavs with Game 5 buzzer-beater

Celtics Enter Thursday As Betting Underdogs In Game 6 Against Bucks

Mike Budenholzer out as coach of Atlanta Hawks

Big Shot: LeBron saves Cavs with buzzer-beater in Game 5

Kevin Love has disappeared for Cavs in Games 4 & 5

Knicks' marquee coaching target leaves his other team

Sportsday Podcast on talkSPORT2: April 26, 2018

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Liverpool FC news: Dejan Lovren heaps praise on 'superstar' Mohamed Salah

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West Ham United set to offer Declan Rice a new deal after fantastic breakthrough season

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Arsenal FC news: Arsene Wenger suggests he was sacked despite initial line his departure was a mutual decision

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Safe-standing petition reaches threshold for debate to be considered in Parliament

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'Prepare the fax machine' - Fans are adamant Real Madrid will make a bid for David De Gea after latest Keylor Navas performance

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'I respect him a lot' - Jose Mourinho claims he could be friends with Arsene Wenger in the future

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Bayern Munich 1-2 Real Madrid: Zinedine Zidane's men produce gutsy performance in Champions League semi-final first leg

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Liverpool and England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain reveals he was 'gutted' to learn he will miss the rest of the season

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Arsenal FC news: Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone reveals Diego Costa is ready to 'intimidate' Gunners

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The Maple Leafs' offseason game plan

After another first-round exit, how does Toronto take the next step? Here's where they must focus this summer.

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Giroux says boos at home may have hurt Flyers

Having lost all three of their home playoff games, Flyers captain Claude Giroux said Wednesday the team may have tried too hard after it was booed by its fans. The Penguins won the first-round series in six games.

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NHL faces flak over recent bevy of head shots

A growing chorus of criticism over a recent spate of head-shot suspensions has been loud enough that George Parros, the NHL's discipline czar, put out a video last week explaining the league's exact reasoning for the suspensions.

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Pens' Malkin, Hagelin out Game 1 vs. Capitals

Injuries will force Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin and forward Carl Hagelin to miss Game 1 against the Washington Capitals.

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Healthy, hungry Capitals have depth to prevail over Penguins

With Braden Holtby at peace in the crease and Washington's first line firing on all cylinders, the third time will be the charm for the Caps against Crosby.

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The 10 lowest Capitals moments in their rivalry with Penguins

Greg Wyshynski ranks Washington's worst collapses against Pittsburgh, including one so painful it nearly inspired Capitals fans to take up a new hobby.

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Depth scoring, blueliners give Predators the edge vs. Jets

The Predators and Jets had some epic, playoff-esque clashes in the regular season. Here's why we like Nashville to win in seven in this series.

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Defense and special teams will carry Sharks over Knights

The Knights were 3-0-1 vs. the Sharks in 2017-18, outscoring them 14-11; both teams swept their first-round series. Here's why we like San Jose now.

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Northwestern Day at Arlington Park set for June 3

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Purple and white will descend upon Arlington International Racecourse on Sunday, June 3 to celebrate Northwestern Day and recognize the pride of Chicago's Big Ten Team with unique and special events for fans of all ages.

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How Daniel Jacobs became boxing's 'Miracle Man'

Jacobs returns to the ring after battling cancer and hopes for another shot at Gennady Golovkin, but first he'll have to get past undefeated Maciej Sulecki on Saturday.

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How to watch Jessie Magdaleno vs. Isaac Dogboe on ESPN

Looking to watch the Magdaleno vs. Dogboe junior featherweight title fight on Saturday? Here's how to do it.

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Fighters, the heart and soul of Philadelphia

No matter if it's a novice or a renowned world champion; TV broadcasters always mention that so-and-so is a Philly fighter. But what does that mean?

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Frank Mir, Fedor Emelianenko and a true legacy fight

Frank Mir discusses why a bout with MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko -- finally taking place Saturday in Chicago -- has been on his mind for more than a decade.

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Six first-round quarterbacks & two top-10 trades - 2018 NFL Mock Draft

Jim Brown Hopes Cleveland Takes Saquon Barkley No. 1 Overall

Quarterback tops Buffalo Bills' priority list entering draft

Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 3 PM ET on Tuesday, Apr. 24

How 2018 NFL Draft in Dallas aims to be league's biggest, best event ever

Warner advice: Take advantage of moments

No NFL Draft party planned for Rashaad Penny, but one could break out in Norwalk

As Josh Allen waits, a look at UW's NFL Draft history

NFL Draft history: A look at the 147th pick

Sources: Dolphins owner Stephen Ross deposed in Colin Kaepernick grievance

NFL draft: MLB players drafted by an NFL team

NFL Draft 2018: Who Will The Cleveland Browns Pick?

Roster Move: Colts Release RB-George Winn

How the Capitals can beat the Penguins this time

Our writers imagine several scenarios in which Washington solves its Pittsburgh problem, and Ovechkin and the Capitals finally get past their perpetual playoff nemesis.

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How the Knights became the most successful expansion franchise...ever

The Vegas Golden Knights overcame 50 years' worth of expansion-franchise failure with one historic season. All it took was a roster full of misfit stars with a point to prove.

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Pens' Malkin, Hagelin day-to-day with injuries

Evgeni Malkin and Carl Hagelin did not practice Tuesday for Pittsburgh ahead of Thursday's Game 1 vs. the Capitals.

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Sabres sign SHL leading scorer Olofsson

Victor Olofsson, who scored a Swedish Hockey League-leading 27 goals this past season, has signed a two-year deal with the Buffalo Sabres.

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Backstrom on another Pens series: 'Here we go'

The Capitals hope the third time is the charm as they face the defending-champion Penguins in the second round for the third straight postseason.

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Maple Leafs hold moment of silence for victims

Before their playoff game against Boston, the Maple Leafs paid tribute to the victims of a van attack in Toronto that left 10 pedestrians dead and 15 injured on Monday.

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Flames name Bill Peters as new head coach

The Calgary Flames named Bill Peters as their head coach Monday, three days after he resigned as the head coach of the Hurricanes.

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Fletcher out as general manager of Wild

The Wild will not offer a new contract to general manager Chuck Fletcher.

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Canes' owner establishing new identity for the team

It won't be business as usual with Tom Dundon calling the shots. Here's the latest on the coach and GM searches, and how he plans to draw fans.

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The Blue Jackets' offseason game plan

Another season filled with dominant stretches ended in an early playoff exit. Here's how the Blue Jackets take the next step.

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Sixers ready to take next step in The Process

Two years removed from one of the worst seasons in NBA history, Philly is moving on in the playoffs -- and thinking big.

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Out of prison, Meek Mill sees 76ers clinch series

Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill, who had widespread support from the sports world, was released from prison Tuesday and then attended the Sixers' series-clinching Game 5 victory over the Heat.

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Wade: 'No breaking news' yet on my future

Heat star Dwyane Wade acknowledged that he has considered the possibility of retiring but said he isn't ready to make a final decision until later in the offseason.

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Sources: Callaway tested positive at combine

Wide receiver prospect Antonio Callaway tested positive for marijuana at the combine, NFL sources said. Callaway's agent said it was for a diluted sample.

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Braves set to promote No. 1 prospect Acuna

Ronald Acuna, who is ranked No. 1 on ESPN Insider Keith Law's top 100 prospects list, is set to join the Braves on Wednesday in Cincinnati.

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Cheerleaders will settle for $1 with Goodell talk

Former NFL cheerleaders who filed claims will settle for $1 each if Roger Goodell meets with a group of them, The New York Times reports.

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Man who fulfilled dream of meeting Tiger dies

Less than three weeks after meeting Tiger Woods at the Masters, golf fan Shane Caldwell succumbed to cancer.

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As Warriors advance, Spurs left to ponder future

Golden State was in control from the outset, then hung on to eliminate San Antonio and perhaps put the finishing touches on an era.

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NFL Nation Mock Draft: Darnold to Browns; Allen falls

Sam Darnold goes No. 1 overall, while Josh Allen slides out of the top 10 in the NFL Nation reporters' projection of picks 1-32.

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NFL draft predictions for all 32 teams: Who's trading up, more

Will the Browns deal the No. 1 pick? Which teams will move up for a QB? NFL Nation reporters make one prediction for every team.

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Gary Sanchez mashes away memories of his slow start

The third man in New York's big-bopping trio delivered two homers to power a fourth straight win for a Yankees team on the rise.

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Cubs outfield sizzling as Kyle Schwarber rocks Cleveland again

With Kris Bryant out and Anthony Rizzo still trying to find his groove, all four outfield regulars chose a great time to start swinging hot bats.

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The Pelicans are great ... now what do they do with DeMarcus Cousins?

Cousins will be a free agent this summer. Zach Lowe examines how New Orleans' postseason success changes the calculus for re-signing the injured All-Star center.

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Liverpool leave Roma small chance in second leg

Liverpool stunned Roma with five goals, but two late scores leave the Italian side a chance in the Champions League semifinal second leg.

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Why the team DJ is the most important role in the clubhouse

From setting the mood to celebrating a win, these are the players responsible for keeping their teams on beat.

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