Lastest Sport News One: May 2018

EVANSTON, Ill. — For the eighth straight year, Northwestern has accumulated 200-plus Academic All-Big Ten awards, the conference announced on Wednesday. The Wildcats finished the 2017-18 year with a total of 227 student-athletes receiving the recognition.

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Rachel Lewis Earns NFCA All-America Award

EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern first-year Rachel Lewis has been named a National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-American, the organization announced Wednesday.

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The 99 NFL players, coaches and themes that will define 2018

A wild offseason should lead to an eventful season. Here are the biggest names and storylines to watch as the number of days remaining until kickoff enters double digits.

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Grateful traveler says Cards' Gresham an 'angel'

Veteran Arizona tight end Jermaine Gresham came to the aid of a fellow traveler in jeopardy of missing her flight on Wednesday. Delilah Cassidy tweeted that Gresham gave an airline employee his credit card when they wouldn't accept her cash at the gate.

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Randall didn't expect jersey tweet to go viral

Damarious Randall didn't think his tweet about buying jerseys for each retweet if the Cavs won the title would surpass 100 retweets. It's approaching 800,000.

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Doctor who? Texans' Watt honored with degree

After J.J. Watt received an honorary doctorate from the Baylor College of Medicine, the Texans star jokingly prescribed coach Bill O'Brien "chill pills" and teammate Christian Covington a cure for "weirdness."

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Manning believes Colts QB Luck needs 'reps'

Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning believes the key to Andrew Luck returning to form is plenty of practice reps.

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WR Marshall: I get why people think l'm done

Coming off a pair of surgeries, veteran wideout Brandon Marshall said he went through a "humbling process" and is grateful to have an opportunity to play for the Seahawks.

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Pigskin Mamba: Kobe catches up with Patriots

A celebrity sighting -- Kobe Bryant -- at Patriots OTAs drew excitement from a number of New England players.

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Predicting top 2018 season storylines for all 32 NFL teams

Can Carson Wentz regain his pre-injury MVP form? Can Dak Prescott prove he's the Cowboys' franchise quarterback? Here's what will define the 2018 season for every team.

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When does 'soon' become Dez Bryant's time to sign?

Six weeks after the Cowboys cut him, Dez Bryant is still looking for a place to land. Said Stephen Jones, "No one is rooting for Dez more than we are."

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Dave Moody sounds off on Kyle Busch’s historic performance at the Coca-Cola 600

In this weeks edition of 'The Pulse' Dave Moody shares his thoughts on Kyle Busch's record-setting feat at the Coca-Cola 600 and if he or Kevin Harvick should be considered the championship favorite.

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Breaking down the first last-place finish of Kevin Harvick’s career

Chad Knaus and Brad Keselowski break down the end of Kevin Harvick's hot streak and his first ever last-place finish.

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Blake Koch lost his ride due to sponsorship. So he started his own company

Blake Koch tells Daryl Motte about the company he started so that he could finance his own return to racing.

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Darrell Waltrip commends FOX for matching him up with a ‘rock star’ like Jeff Gordon

Darrell Waltrip tells Daryl Motte why he wasn't sure about working with Jeff Gordon in the FOX booth at first, but has since come around.

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Anatomy of Braden Holtby's 'save of the season'

Washington's victory was due in no small part to Holtby's stick save on Alex Tuch. Amid the chaos, here's how he did it.

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LeBron, 33, shrugs: I'm only as old as I feel

LeBron James, who will break his personal record for most games in a single regular season plus postseason, suiting up for the 101st time, said he has never really "bought into" the idea that he has reached or aged beyond his prime playing years.

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Sick of Warriors-Cavs? Durant and LeBron aren't

Kevin Durant and LeBron James aren't concerned with those who may be tired of seeing the Warriors face the Cavs in the NBA Finals for a fourth straight season.

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Caps praise Holtby's epic save in Game 2 win

Braden Holtby's outstretched stick save in the third period of Game 2 against the Golden Knights -- a play that will go down in Stanley Cup lore -- left players on both sides speechless and praising the Capitals goalie.

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Eovaldi OK with being pulled from no-hit bid

Nathan Eovaldi pitched six innings of no-hit ball in his return to the majors following a second Tommy John surgery, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.

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Wild goose chase ends fine at Comerica Park

The loose goose was deemed OK after crashing into a scoreboard and falling into the seats below at Comerica Park on Wednesday night.

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Grateful traveler says Cards' Gresham an 'angel'

Is Cavs-Warriors the biggest mismatch in modern Finals history?

Just how lopsided is the fourth consecutive NBA Finals meeting between Cleveland and Golden State? Kevin Pelton examines the matchup.

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Best draft picks ever and one that got away for all 30 teams

As the MLB draft nears, we revisit early choices that clicked, late-round gems, and picks that leave us wondering what might have been.

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Day 5: All eyes will be on the No. 451-ranked player in the world

Serena Williams, who held a No. 1 ranking at the time of her maternity leave departure in April 2017, plays 17th-ranked Ashleigh Barty.

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Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning and ... 'Omaha, Omaha'

Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning drew quite the crowd during their pro-am round at the Memorial. And they heard some familiar sounds over 18 holes.

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Tiger on shooting 85: 'I didn't want to have anyone watch me play'

Sadly, Tiger Woods remembers the last time he was at the Memorial. In 2015, he shot a career-worst 85 and finished in last place -- by 8 shots.

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Has the U.S. men's national team lost its fight?

ESPN FC talked to 18 former and current players and staff about what happened during the 2018 World Cup qualifiers -- and how everything fell apart.

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The 99 NFL players, coaches and themes that will define 2018

Predicting top storylines for all 32 NFL teams

Can Carson Wentz regain his pre-injury MVP form? Can Dak Prescott prove he's the Cowboys' franchise quarterback?

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Cavaliers-Warriors IV was always destined to happen ... right?

From the moment the 2017 NBA Finals ended, a fourth Cavs-Warriors series felt inevitable. But that wasn't always the case as the season played out.

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Cavs-Warriors IV: A rivalry for the ages

Here are 25 reasons Cavs-Warriors is the most enjoyable rivalry in sports.

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Essam El-Hadary is poised to break a World Cup record

"My goal has always been the World Cup," says Egypt's Essam El-Hadary, 45, who is about to become the oldest player to compete in the tournament.

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Why you don't have to worry about Kevin Harvick just yet

The 42-year-old finished last at Charlotte, but that little black mark on his Cup season pales in comparison to the driver's five wins and torrid pace through 13 races.

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Is it time for Monaco to change?

It didn't provide the most exciting race of the year, but the Monaco Grand Prix weekend was still full of talking points. ESPN's F1 experts offer their views on the Monaco layout, what Red Bull should do with Max Verstappen and more.

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Warriors, Cavs earned fourth straight Finals the hard way

Best of Michael Porter Jr.'s highlights: Watch him play 1-on-1 with Mavs G Dennis Smith Jr.

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

2018 NFL projections: FPI's 1-32 ranking, odds for Super Bowl

ESPN's analytics team examined team data and ran 10,000 simulations. Here's how the Football Power Index sees the 2018 season playing out.

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The biggest NFL records that could be broken in 2018

Drew Brees is set to unseat Peyton Manning as the career passing yards leader. Here's when Brees is expected to do it, plus more upcoming milestones.

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Bad days for Mets are worse than bad days for others

There are bad days, and there are days like the Mets had on Tuesday, with more injuries, a shortened roster and a walk-off loss to Atlanta.

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Braves' brother-in-law duo brings out best in each other

"They'll say things you couldn't say to another teammate." Nick Markakis and Ryan Flaherty aren't just veteran leaders in the Atlanta clubhouse, they're family members who love to needle each other.

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Day 4 preview: In Paris, it's a doubles date for Venus and Serena

There might be a light schedule of intriguing singles matches, but Venus and Serena Williams will be playing together in doubles.

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Serena Williams and the mother of all comebacks

It was a solid win and a superhero statement. Should we have expected anything less from Serena?

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Why Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final was 'peak hockey'

After few penalties, lots of scoring and a few dashes each of chaos and mayhem, the NHL can only hope the rest of the series is this entertaining.

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Why the Championship play-off final is soccer's richest game

The Football League Championship Play-off final is the richest game in soccer. Why? And what does it mean for the winner and the loser?

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Seahawks' addition of Marshall shows that size matters

The Seahawks got Russell Wilson a tall target on Monday, signing 6-foot-4 receiver Brandon Marshall, who comes with questions but also know-how.

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100 days from opener, Carson Wentz making strides

The Eagles QB is still adjusting to the brace on his surgically repaired knee, but he's making throws and showing mobility.

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Tiger Woods readies for U.S. Open with trip to Shinnecock Hills

Woods spent his holiday weekend getting ready for the U.S. Open with a quick trip to Shinnecock Hills.

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A step-by-step look at Woods' 2018 season

As Tiger Woods begins his final tuneup for the U.S. Open, we look back on all his tournament results from 2018.

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Boxing's alternative to the soccer World Cup

During a big part of June and July the 2018 FIFA Soccer World Cup in Russia will be the one event in which the eyes of the world will be set. Boxing fans will have plenty of huge cards and title fights to enjoy as well.

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In search of its next star: How the WWE recruited Duke wrestler Jacob Kasper

Amateur wrestling has long been a rich source of prospects for the WWE, including the likes of Brock Lesnar and Kurt Angle. In the mind of WWE Hall of Famer and recruiter Gerald Brisco, Duke heavyweight Jacob Kasper could well be the WWE's next big star.

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Inside Florida State's complicated quarterback battle

As new coach Willie Taggart installs a new offense, last season's QB, James Blackman, is hoping to hold off Deondre Francois, who should be back for fall camp.

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Why Herzlich's invite to Trump just won't work

Free-agent WR Brandon Marshall has signed with the Seattle Seahawks

Court to consider fraud investigator in NFL concussion case

Can the Jaguars really repeat last season's success?

Mark Herzlich's invite to President Trump is commendable, but this is 2018, and Trump is Trump

Digest: Cook, who protested while in St. Louis, dislikes NFL move

Bears' revamped receiving corps ranked 14th in NFL

Rams need young linebackers to step up this summer

Jets players say NFL owners 'missing point' with anthem rule

Raiders TE Jared Cook addresses NFL's new anthem policy

Smith: NFL anthem policy paints Kaepernick as 'villain'

These three cities won't have to wait long to host the NFL draft

Dez Bryant to The Bay? Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers certainly have the money to spend

Giants Michael Thomas thinking about NFL's new anthem policy

Seven New York Giants stats to know heading into 2018 NFL season

Cowboys' 1978 halfback pass opens NFL's Super Bowl trick-play TD video

Jim Carrey Calls Out Donald Trump, Rails Against NFL In Fiery Tweet

Cowboys Have Managed Remarkable Success Against Philly TE Zach Ertz

Hopeful comparisons for the Cowboys draft class

Ravens' Harbaugh: Safe tackling norm for most

Chiefs guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif graduates from medical school

The biggest question for all 32 NFL teams: From Eli's future to the Brady-Belichick feud

NFC North offseason grades: Vikings, Bears get top marks, Packers, Lions not far behind

NFL legend Emmitt Smith looks back on the 'youthful financial decision' that cost $100,000

Dolphins waive tackle Sean Hickey

Seven Philadelphia Eagles stats to know heading into 2018 NFL season

The NFL's Jordan vs. LeBron debate?

B/R thinks Bills' receiving corps is NFL's worst

Panthers 2018 wide receiver corps ranked No. 19 in the NFL

Where does Josh Norman rank among NFL's top CBs?

Gareth Bale transfer latest: Manchester United will pay £122 million for Real Madrid star

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Transfer gossip: Man United’s Bale offer, Arsenal want Torreira, West Ham in talks with Barcelona

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Revealed: The dirtiest players in the Premier League from the 2017/18 season

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Women in Football reveal record 400% rise in reports of sexual harassment and discrimination

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Liverpool FC news: Brazil captain Thiago Silva backs Fabinho to be success at Liverpool

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Chelsea FC news: Zenit St Petersburg pull out of race for Maurizio Sarri

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Tottenham Hotspur FC news: Club have rejected multiple offers from AC Milan for Mousa Dembele - reports

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Arsenal FC transfer news: Turkish star Caglar Soyuncu confirms Gunners interest

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World Cup 2018: Manchester United's Ashley Young backs team-mate Marcus Rashford to be major player for England

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Transfer gossip: Napoli looking to beat Arsenal and Totenham Hotspur to signing of Paris Saint-Germain star Adrien Rabiot

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Wildcats Add Graduate Transfer Punter Jake Collins

Sep 23, 2017; Bowling Green, KY, USA; WKU Hilltoppers punter Jake Collins (49) at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-WKU Athletics

EVANSTON, Ill. — Dan and Susan Jones Family head football coach Pat Fitzgerald has announced the addition of graduate transfer Jake Collins to the Northwestern Football program.

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100 days from opener, Carson Wentz making strides

The Eagles QB is still adjusting to the brace on his surgically repaired knee, but he's making throws and showing mobility.

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Sources: Marshall to sign deal with Seahawks

Veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall will sign a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, multiple sources told ESPN.

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Long's Stanley Cup trolling angers hockey fans

Eagles defensive end Chris Long likes to joke on Twitter, but his trolling during the Stanley Cup Final was less than amusing to hockey fans.

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Jets players grateful for CEO backing on anthem

Jets CEO Christopher Johnson reaffirmed his stance that he will pay the fines of any player who chooses not to stand during the national anthem this season, much to the appreciation of players.

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Smith: New policy makes Kap's protest 'in vain'

Torrey Smith discussed the NFL's new anthem policy on Tuesday, saying the league "dropped the ball" with the resolution, which makes the initial protest by Colin Kaepernick seem "in vain."

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DB's retweets soar after jersey pledge if Cavs win

Browns safety Damarious Randall promised jerseys to everyone on Twitter who retweeted him -- if the Cavs win the title.

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Next Level: Breaking down all the close calls from the Coca-Cola 600

Adam Alexander and Joey Logano go 'Next Level' to break down all of the incidents we saw in Charlotte at the Coca-Cola 600.

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Larry McReynolds says Kyle Busch & Adam Stevens haven’t even remotely reached their peak

Larry McReynolds explains why he thinks Adam Stevens and Kyle Busch are a dangerous duo and why they are just going to keep climbing.

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Darrell Waltrip remembers his hilarious first encounter with Jeff Gordon

Darrell Waltrip tells Daryl Motte about the hilarious first encounter he ever had with Jeff Gordon.

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What to expect from the 2018 NHL scouting combine

With the NHL scouting combine taking place in Buffalo this week, Chris Peters reviews what to watch for, including the dreaded Wingate test.

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FC Cincinnati to join MLS as expansion team

FC Cincinnati will join Major League Soccer next season as the league's newest expansion team.

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New on Sports Illustrated: ARGENTINA 4-0 HAITÍ | El 1x1 de los jugadores argentinos tras la goleada

New on Sports Illustrated: How to Watch Capitals vs. Golden Knights Stanley Cup Final Game 2: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

How to watch Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Capitals and Golden Knights.

New on Sports Illustrated: Bryan Colangelo Burner Account Scandal Sets Twitter Ablaze, League Reacts

While Sixers center Joel Embiid had the best reaction of the night, plenty of others got involved too.

New on Sports Illustrated: Joel Embiid Gave Internet an Epic Response to Bryan Colangelo Burner Account Report

Colangelo appeared to use five fake Twitter accounts to criticize players like Embiid, disclose sensitive information and share team strategy.

New on Sports Illustrated: Coach: Southwest Agent Asked for Proof Biracial Son Was Hers

"She said because we have different last name. My guess is because he has a different skin color," Gottlieb tweeted Monday.

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Messi Nets Hat Trick in Friendly Against Haiti

Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina's 4-0 win against Haiti in Tuesday night's friendly.

New on Sports Illustrated: How Ed Orgeron and LSU Landed 'Game-Changer' QB Transfer Joe Burrow

Many thought Cincinnati was the favorite to land coveted Ohio State QB transfer Joe Burrow. Then a 48-hour trip to Baton Rouge turned the tables for LSU.

New on Sports Illustrated: ESPECTACULAR | El récord de Juan Román Riquelme en la Selección del que nadie habla

New on Sports Illustrated: Juega en el fútbol argentino, le llegó una oferta del Benfica pero quiere jugar en River

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: 76ers' Bryan Colangelo Used Twitter Accounts to Criticize Players, Coaches, Execs

Some tweets reportedly disclosed nonpublic medical information about Jahlil Okafor and gossip about Joel Embiid and Markelle Fultz.

New on Sports Illustrated: Golden Knights' Stanley Cup Run Sheds Light on the Real Vegas

Residents have often fought the misnomers surrounding Las Vegas. Thanks to the Golden Knights, the city is getting its chance to shows its true sports-mad colors.

New on Sports Illustrated: TREMENDO | El crack argentino que puede reforzar al Atlético del Cholo Simeone

New on Sports Illustrated: Rangers Believe New Coach Dave Quinn Will Bring Fresh Approach to Rebuilding Team

As new coach of the Rangers, Dave Quinn brings a wealth of experience and a fresh outlook from the college game the team believes will help in their rebuild.

New on Sports Illustrated: Longtime Padres Announcer Ted Leitner Announces Cancer Diagnosis

In a tweet, Ted Leitner said he has "always tried to be honest with the radio and TV audience," and so he will do that now also.

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Former Mavericks Employee Kept Job Despite Viewing Pornography in Office

The scope of alleged sexual misconduct and harassment within the Mavericks organization continues to grow.

New on Sports Illustrated: The Bitterest Pill: Why Real Madrid's Victory in UCL Final Belies Liverpool's True Quality

New on Sports Illustrated: Report Claims Barcelona Ready to Sell Liverpool Target for €100m After Disappointing Debut Season

New on Sports Illustrated: 'Sell Him': Liverpool Fans Urge Club to Ditch Midfielder After Reds Sign Monaco's Fabinho

New on Sports Illustrated: Nick Saban Doesn't Make the Transfer Rules; He Just Wants the SEC to Agree on Them

At the center of another transfer restriction controversy, Nick Saban is calling on Alabama's SEC colleagues to make a choice.

New on Sports Illustrated: Cincinnati Follows Nashville With Winning MLS Expansion Bid in Growth to 28 Teams

FC Cincinnati will make the leap to MLS in 2019, giving the league an even 24 teams before Nashville and Miami follow. The league plans to add two more cities, but no timetable has been disclosed for the further expansion.

An Homage to the Terrible L.A. Clippers – Member Feature Stories

What to expect from the 2018 NHL scouting combine

With the NHL scouting combine taking place in Buffalo this week, Chris Peters reviews what to watch for, including the dreaded Wingate test.

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Chancellor says he'll let body decide on future

Seattle strong safety Kam Chancellor says he'll listen to his body in trying to decide whether he can continue playing. The four-timer Pro Bowler hasn't played since being injured making a tackle in a late November game.

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2018 NFL projections: FPI's 1-32 ranking, odds for Super Bowl

ESPN's analytics team examined team data and ran 10,000 simulations. Here's how the Football Power Index sees the 2018 season playing out.

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The biggest NFL records that could be broken in 2018

Drew Brees is set to unseat Peyton Manning as the career passing yards leader. Here's when Brees is expected to do it, plus more upcoming milestones.

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Shurmur: OBJ 'pretty close' to being cleared

Giants coach Pat Shurmur said Tuesday that Odell Beckham Jr. is "pretty close" to being medically cleared from the broken right ankle he suffered in October.

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Jayson Tatum Reveals Biggest Difference Between Brad Stevens, Mike Krzyzewski

Kyrie Irving missed Game 7 to have surgery on his nose

Inside a devastated Rockets locker room

Five things we learned in Game 1 of the Cup Final

Vegas' fourth line was electrifying, the refs largely swallowed their whistles and the pregame show didn't disappoint. What will carry over to Game 2?

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Knights irked by Wilson hit in Stanley Cup opener

Tom Wilson was involved in another controversial hit, as the Capitals player laid out Golden Knights winger Jonathan Marchessault in Game 1. Players on each side had differing takes on whether the hit was clean.

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Knights dazzle with Vegas-style pregame intro

Complete with Michal Buffer's trademark "let's get ready to rumble" call and a mock on-ice battle with CGI flames, the Golden Knights pulled out all the stops prior to Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final.

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NHL expansion draft rules unlikely to change

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said that there has been "no pushback whatsoever" in regard to giving a potential Seattle franchise the same expansion draft rules Vegas received.

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Humboldt survivor to get spinal treatment in U.S.

Ryan Straschnitzki, a 19-year-old player for the Humboldt Broncos who was paralyzed in the team's bus crash, will come to Philadelphia for spinal treatment.

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Warriors return to Finals as Rockets go ice-cold in Game 7

Golden State's trademark third-quarter run came as Houston missed 27 consecutive 3s, pushing the Warriors to a fourth straight clash with Cleveland.

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Warriors hugely favored over Cavs in Finals

LeBron James and the Cavaliers enter their fourth Finals series against the Warriors as the largest Finals underdogs in 16 seasons.

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Gordon: Rockets would be in Finals with CP3

Rockets guard Eric Gordon said his team would be in the Finals if Chris Paul had been healthy, but some of his teammates didn't want to think about the "what if."

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Knights irked by Wilson hit in Stanley Cup opener

Ex-UFC champion Bisping announces retirement

Michael Bisping, UFC's only British champion, has announced his retirement after fighting in a promotion-record 29 bouts.

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DE Marsh hated being with Pats: No fun there

Cassius Marsh has a prominent role now with the 49ers, but before being claimed on waivers last year he was unhappy with the Patriots, he told the San Francisco Chronicle, and he hated his time in New England.

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Verlander 'having fun' with cap tip to Bronx boos

Houston's Justin Verlander tamed the Yankees again, slowing the highest-scoring team in the majors and having some fun with the Bronx fans while doing it.

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Five things we learned in Game 1 of the Cup Final

Vegas' fourth line was electrifying, the refs largely swallowed their whistles and the pregame show didn't disappoint. What will carry over to Game 2?

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The Houston Rockets' heartbreaking failure to launch

The Rockets proved James Harden and CP3 could thrive together, found a third star in Clint Capela and added the perfect pieces to make everything fit. In the end, the Warriors juggernaut and an untimely injury were too much to overcome.

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Serena, del Potro, Halep look for fresh starts Tuesday at French Open

Serena Williams makes her return, Juan Martin del Potro looks to get back on track and Simona Halep hopes to rebound from last year's French Open nerves.

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Young U.S. team dominates Bolivia from start to finish

There were international debuts and first goals for the senior team as a youthful U.S. side trounced Bolivia in a friendly on Monday.

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Braves' Culberson a true drama king

With three of his seven career home runs of the walk-off variety, Charlie Culberson has shown a remarkable flair for the dramatic.

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Yale's first men's lacrosse NCAA title is worth the wait

The Bulldogs celebrate after defeating Duke for the national championship and setting a new standard for the program.

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College baseball's underdogs have become believers

Non-traditional programs such as Coastal Carolina are gaining ground on the road to the College World Series. The regionals start Friday.

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A generation of fans will see this Game 7 victory as LeBron validation

Love him or hate him, LeBron James' performance against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals deserves to be recognized and revered.

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There's a new No. 1 among MLB's power trio

As they separate themselves from all other rivals, the Yankees, Red Sox and Astros might duel for the top spot all summer long.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Golden Knights, Capitals Provide Game 1 Stanley Cup Final Spectacle Fitting for Vegas

In a battle consisting of a team that didn't exist last Memorial Day and another representing a city desperate for a sports title, the Golden Knights and Capitals gave us a heart-pounding Stanley Cup Final opener worthy of the intriguing narratives going in.

New on Sports Illustrated: The Stanley Cup Final Display Is for Vegas Locals and Game 1 Gave Them Ultimate Show

The opening game of the Stanley Cup Final provided yet another fantastic display for fans of the Vegas Golden Knights, who got to enjoy their team's incredible ride.

New on Sports Illustrated: Rockets Break Playoff Record With 27 Consecutive Missed Three-Pointers

As the Warriors started to take control of Game 7 in the third quarter, the Rockets couldn't buy a three-pointer.

New on Sports Illustrated: Stanley Cup Final: Wilson, Marchessault Have Differing Opinions on Game 1 Hit

Capitals forward Tom Wilson and Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault explained their perspectives on Wilson's Game 1 hit that sent Marchessault to the locker room.

New on Sports Illustrated: Nine Innings: Three Players Limiting the Cubs, Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s Eruption and Ohtani's Filthy Splitter

The Nine Innings crew also reveals the most unlikely hit of the season and discusses the future of starting relief pitchers.

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Nick Young Was Too Concerned With Turning Up to Have a Postgame Interview

"I got a hat as you can see. T-shirt. And umm, yeah."

New on Sports Illustrated: Adrian Peterson Wants Back in the NFL, but Does the NFL Want Him Back?

Adrian Peterson could see himself with the Texans, the Packers, the Panthers ... and one other team that makes a lot of sense

New on Sports Illustrated: Rockets' Experiment Sputters Out as Warriors Return to Finals

The Warriors returned to the NBA Finals on the backs of Steph Curry and Kevin Durant while the Rockets' offense sputtered in Game 7.

New on Sports Illustrated: NBA Finals: Complete Schedule, Game Times, Dates

Here is the complete schedule for the 2018 NBA Finals.

New on Sports Illustrated: Which Teams Are in the NBA Finals?

Who will play for the 2018 Finals trophy?

New on Sports Illustrated: Stanley Cup Final: Late Goal Lifts Golden Knights to Game 1 Win Over Capitals

The Golden Knights outlasted the Capitals in a back-and-forth, goal-filled Game 1 to take the opener in the Stanley Cup Final.

New on Sports Illustrated: Young USMNT Builds on Tactical Foundation, Eases to Win Over Bolivia

Six players made their U.S. men's national team debuts, three–including two 18-year-olds–scored their first senior goals and the Americans had no problem dispatching a Bolivia side that served as a warm-up for a pair of tougher tests overseas.

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Golden Knights Get as Elaborate as Possible for Stanley Cup Game 1 Pre-Game Ceremony

In a year, the Golden Knights have already become one of the best in the league at pre-game ceremonies.

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Joel Embiid and Markelle Fultz Are Dunking Their Way Through the Offseason

Joel Embiid's main mission this offseason is dunking on every person he can find and Markelle Fultz is putting on a dunk contest with his friends in a gym.

New on Sports Illustrated: Chris Paul Out for Game 7 vs. Warriors Due to Hamstring Injury

Chris Paul suffered a right hamstring strain at the end of Game 5 of the series, which kept him out of Game 6.

New on Sports Illustrated: The Mets Keep Doing Nothing to Help the Brilliant Jacob deGrom

Jacob deGrom is the best pitcher in the National League this season, but his own team can't figure out how to get him a win.

New on Sports Illustrated: Maryland Forward Bruno Fernando Withdraws Name From NBA Draft

Bruno Fernando was one of two big draft decisions the Terps were waiting on this week.

New on Sports Illustrated: Stetson, Florida Are Two Teams to Watch in the 2018 Journey to the College World Series

It's a small school from DeLand, Fla., but Stetson is one team that could shake up the NCAA baseball tournament. That and other thoughts on this year's bracket.

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Rudy Giuliani Booed by Yankee Fans on His Birthday

A brutal birthday for the former Mayor.

'There's nothing fun about' playing for Belichick

Jim Daopoulos: I don’t know why the NFL keeps the kickoff in the game

Adrian Peterson Wants Back in the NFL, but Does the NFL Want Him Back?

NFL teams must also end the harassment of their cheerleaders

Put the three-point stance on the NFL's endangered species list next to kickoffs

Dez Bryant deletes Instagram comment saying he wants to play for 49ers

49ers' Cassius Marsh defends anti-Patriots comments in video

Minnesota Congressman boycotting NFL over anthem rule

NFL needs more minority owners, but franchise values make that difficult

Grading the NFC East offseason: Eagles maintain a strong hold on the division

Austin Seferian-Jenkins helps former teammate battle alcoholism

No hedging: Panthers' new owner bound to demand consistent return

Early 16-game prediction for the Chiefs' 2018 schedule

NFL's tangled ties with national anthem don't run deep

Jim Souhan: Vikings' Kevin Warren would be a team owner a racially challenged NFL desperately needs

2017 Jets Coverage Stats

The Buccaneers had one of the NFL's youngest offenses in 2017

Titans rookies adjusting to increased difficulty in NFL

The Heart Of The NFL's National Anthem Problem

Updated Best-Ball WR Tiers

The Patriots have serious competition at wide receiver

Liverpool FC transfer news: Jurgen Klopp delighted to sign ‘fantastic player and fantastic person’ Fabinho

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Transfer gossip: Liverpool goalkeeper news, Bale to Manchester United latest, Chelsea leading race for Higuain

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Liverpool FC transfer news: Fabinho joins Reds from Monaco in £40million deal

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Chelsea FC news: Gary Cahill admits 'It has been a strange season' as speculation about Antonio Conte intensifies

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Former Aberdeen midfielder Neale Cooper has died at the age of 54, club have confirmed

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Manchester United FC transfer news: Red Devils monitoring Aston Villa star Jack Grealish ahead of potential move

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Coventry City 3-1 Exeter City: Sky Blues clinch promotion to League One after spectacular performance at Wembley

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Arsenal FC transfer news: Juventus attempting to hijack deal for Roma star Lorenzo Pellegrini

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Liverpool FC transfer news: Reds set to meet with Lyon over Nabil Fekir deal this week

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Northwestern Season Ends at NCAA Championships

STILLWATER, Okla. — In his final round of his Northwestern career, senior Sam Triplett carded a 7-over 79 on Monday at Karsten Creek in the last stroke play round of the NCAA Championships.

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Motte’s Minute(s): A fan climbs the catch fence, and drivers reveal their ‘almost names’

In this weeks edition of Motte's Minute, Daryl Motte asks some Cup Series drivers what their name almost was, and brings you up to speed on that fan who climbed the catch fence during the race.

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Just how significant was Kyle Busch’s dominance in the Coca-Cola 600?

The 'NASCAR Race Hub' crew break down Kyle Busch's dominant performance at the Coke 600 and what it means to check off the final track on his win list.

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Winner’s Weekend: Kyle Busch – Charlotte

Kyle Busch and crew chief Adam Stevens recap the strategy that brought them to victory lane in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Harvick, Busch out front at NASCAR's halfway point

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) At NASCAR's halfway point, it sure looks like a two-man race to the title between past champions Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch.

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Darrell Waltrip didn’t think Jeff Gordon would be successful at the start of his career

Darrell Waltrip tells Daryl Motte why he didn't think Jeff Gordon would become a successful driver after first seeing him drive in the early 90's.

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Ronaldo's future overshadows Real's historic win

Cristiano Ronaldo started talking about his future as soon as Real Madrid had won a historic Champions League. So where might he go?

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Perseverance has paid off for Will Power -- and Team Penske, too

In 2008, Power wasn't high on Roger Penske's list for fill-in help. But the Australian earned a full-time ride in '10 and has since been a consistent winner.

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Why Ricciardo's Monaco win ranks among the best

A detailed look at the struggles Daniel Ricciardo faced during the Monaco Grand Prix and why he's left Red Bull in a tricky position for the next few months.

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Kyle Busch wowed peers in Charlotte

Kyle Busch was praised heavily by his peers after his dominant Coca-Cola 600 win, one that allowed him to become the first Cup series driver to earn a points-race win at every active NASCAR racetrack.

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Is a junior bantamweight unification fight between Ancajas and Yafai next?

After Jerwin Ancajas' successful title defense, will he go for a 115-pound unification fight with fellow titleholder Kal Yafai? That would be a meaningful and probably good fight, but you'll likely have to wait to see it.

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New on Sports Illustrated: FORE Questions: Young Americans Are Dominating Professional Golf

What's behind this surge of U.S. young guns? How hard is Shinnecock Hills? Discussing four big topics in the world of golf.

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Anthony Rizzo Slides Into Home, Clips Pirates Catcher Elias Diaz in the Leg

Was this a dirty slide? You make the call.

Golden State Warriors v Houston Rockets: NBA Western Conference finals Game 7 – live!

Vegas survivors name kid after Knights' Smith

A couple who survived the October shooting at a Las Vegas country music festival has named their newborn after the Golden Knights' Reilly Smith, saying the team has brought some positivity into their lives after the tragedy.

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Conn Smythe Watch: Fleury leads heading into Final

Who's in position to win the playoff MVP award? We rank the top 10, led by the Golden Knights netminder.

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Meet the new Blake Bortles, a confident QB with peace of mind

After three frustrating seasons, the Jaguars quarterback turned things around in 2017. Now he has a new contract, job security and a fresh outlook.

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DE Marsh hated being with Pats: No fun there

Elway fails to qualify for U.S. Senior Open

Broncos president/general manager John Elway failed in his attempt to qualify for the U.S. Senior Open on Monday. "It was fun to be out here and compete," he said.

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Tales of Chuck Knox, 'the most intimidating coach I've ever been around'

The former Seahawks coach, who died recently at 86 is remembered as being as old school as they come.

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Monday, May 28, 2018

New on Sports Illustrated: LeBron Proves, Once Again, That He Refuses to Be Kept Out of the NBA Finals

LeBron proved—once again—that it is a nearly impossible task to keep him out of the NBA Finals, as his Cavaliers broke the Celtics' hearts in Boston and punched James's ticket to his eighth straight Finals.

New on Sports Illustrated: The Celtics’ Superpower Was Home Court, but LeBron Was Their Kryptonite

The Celtics were teflon at home all postseason, but that didn't matter when LeBron stepped into TD Garden for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals. He defied all logic and walked away with yet another NBA Finals appearance.

New on Sports Illustrated: Brad Stevens on Defending LeBron James: 'It's a Joke'

Stevens was at a loss of words about James's performance.

New on Sports Illustrated: Who Won the Eastern Conference?

Who represented the Eastern Conference in the 2018 NBA Finals?

New on Sports Illustrated: WATCH: Jayson Tatum Posterizes LeBron James

Tatum over the King!

New on Sports Illustrated: Class of 2019 Basketball Prospect Dies During Tournament

The player suffered a seizure and collapsed on the court.

New on Sports Illustrated: WATCH: Rangers Minor Leaguer Makes Incredible Over the Wall Catch

What a catch.

New on Sports Illustrated: Cassius Marsh on New England Patriots: 'They Don't Have Fun There'

Marsh also said he thought about quitting football because he hated playing in New England so much.

King's landing: LeBron, Cavs surge in Game 7

Why the LeBron vs. Jordan debate is foolish: Because James isn't done yet

Another NBA Finals brings another huge challenge for LeBron

Marcus Smart placing high value on his intangibles in RFA

Blakely: Terry Rozier, Jaylen Brown will learn from Game 7 struggles

Celtics Notes: Poor 3-Point Shooting Dooms C's In Game 7 Loss To Cavs

Inside the Celtics Locker Room: Reactions to Game 7 loss (video)

Golden State Warriors reserve Andre Iguodala officially listed as questionable for Game 7

Cavaliers beat Celtics as James goes to Finals again

Ethan Happ debates NBA draft or Wisconsin; What about Detroit Pistons?

LeBron's 35 help Cavs beat Celtics 87-79, reach NBA Finals

Cavs hold off Celtics in Game 7

Critics: NFL decision chooses mainstream appeal over players

Titans rookies adjusting to increased difficulty in NFL

'Meet The Press' Panel Says NFL Anthem Protest Decision Could Hit Courts

Updated Best-Ball RB Tiers

Updated Best-Ball QB Tiers

Terrell Edmunds already noticing a difference in class at the NFL level

NFL 'caved' to Trump and fan base with new policy: Washington Post's Wesley Lowery

Panel: With NFL Anthem Rule 'the wind is blowing against football'

Bears logo ranked in bottom five of NFL in recent fan poll

Poll shows support among NFL fans for new anthem policy

Souhan: Vikings' Warren would be a team owner a racially challenged NFL desperately needs

The Patriots have serious competition at wide receiver

Seahawks have questioned Pete Carroll since decision in Super Bowl according to former players

Around the NFC West with SB Nation

Dolphins' Scott among NFL players who have found secret weapon in Miami track coach Deem

NFL anthem ruling about money, not patriotism

NFL Requires Players To Stand During Anthem: POLL

NFL teams up with Woodruff Foundation to help veterans

Adrian Peterson posting his workout videos, hoping teams notice

Super 8: LeBron muscles his way back to the Finals

King James would not be denied his eighth consecutive trip to the NBA Finals after leading the Cavs to a gritty Game 7 comeback win over the young Celtics.

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LeBron: Nothing but respect for Celtics' Tatum

LeBron James sought out Jayson Tatum after the NBA Finals-clinching win for the Cavaliers. James then heaped praise on the Boston rookie in his Q&A with the media. "I just love everything about the kid," he said.

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CP3 likely a game-time decision for West finale

Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni said he expects Chris Paul's status for Monday's Game 7 of the West finals to be a game-time decision.

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Basketball prospect dies after collapsing in game

A 17-year-old player for a North Carolina youth basketball team collapsed on the court while playing in a tournament game in Virginia and later died.

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Yankees' Tanaka keeps Ohtani, Angels in check

Masahiro Tanaka scattered three hits over six strong innings and struck out Japanese countryman Shohei Ohtani twice as the New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 on Sunday.

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Kyle Busch makes history with Charlotte win

Kyle Busch led 377 of 400 laps in a dominating Coca-Cola 600 run at Charlotte Motor Speedway and became the only driver in NASCAR's modern era to win a points race at every NASCAR track on the schedule.

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White 'confident' Conor, Khabib want fight

UFC president Dana White says he is "pretty confident" that Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov want to face off, this time in the Octagon.

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Day 2: No reason to think Nadal or Sharapova will struggle, right?

Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova open up their French Open campaigns Monday, and both should sail -- at least on paper.

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An unhappy 'first' for Venus this season

If her opening-round loss at the Australian Open wasn't painful enough, Venus Williams fell in her first match in Paris. It's not the way she expected things to go.

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Olney: Hot commodities in the relief pitching market

Could Kelvin Herrera be the key player on the move? Not every contender will chase stars, but all of them will be looking for help in the bullpen.

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Aggressive Tanaka throws off Ohtani, Trout

Masahiro Tanaka and Shohei Ohtani squared off in a much-anticipated meeting Sunday, with the Yankees righty passing the test and then some.

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Will Power's Indy 500 victory completes epic IndyCar resume

Power had everything an IndyCar driver could want except for an Indy 500 win, which is why he drank the celebratory milk with vigor on Sunday.

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Danica crashes out of Indy 500, her final race

Danica Patrick's race ended when she lost control of her car and hit the outside wall in Turn 2.

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Stefan Wilson's Indy 500 story comes up a few laps short

Stefan Wilson's inspiring story almost led to an improbable Indianapolis 500 finish on Sunday, but he had to make one last pit stop.

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Who had the best sneakers of the NBA conference finals?

Though only four teams remain in the postseason, several of the league's biggest signature shoe stars are still in the hunt and have been flexing some heat lately.

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Ranking every player in the Stanley Cup Final

Our top two are obvious, but who lines up after Alex Ovechkin and Marc-Andre Fleury? We go 50 deep.

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Ricciardo battles car issues to secure Monaco victory

Daniel Ricciardo secured a victory against the odds at the Monaco Grand Prix after grappling with power unit issues for two-thirds of the 78-lap race.

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The life and legacy of Chris Moneymaker, 15 years after his WSOP title changed poker

Fifteen years after his unbelievable and unlikely 2003 World Series of Poker main event win, Chris Moneymaker looks back at his experiences over that stretch -- through highs and lows -- and explains how he came out the other side better for it.

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Madrid's historic title obscured by online outrage

Real Madrid's Champions League final win over Liverpool was a work of art. So why hasn't it been the subject of adoration for everyone in the game?

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Madrid cement their place in football's history books

Not since the 1970s has a club won three straight European Cups. Real Madrid's achievement is unparalleled in modern football, so where's the love?

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Power Rankings: NYRB on top as rivals City slide

The New York Red Bulls remain Major League Soccer's team to beat, while speculation over Patrick Vieira's future has sent City tumbling.

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Steelers' Bell raps on being 'target' for critics

Le'Veon Bell raps about the criticism he is receiving over his contract drama with the Steelers in a new song titled "Target."

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New on Sports Illustrated: Clayton Kershaw Slated to Return From DL Thursday Against Phillies

The Dodgers are getting their most important player back this week.

New on Sports Illustrated: Cliff Avril: Seahawks Began to Question Pete Carroll After Super Bowl XLIX

Carroll famously decided against handing the ball to running back Marshawn Lynch.

New on Sports Illustrated: LeBron James's Game 7 Over/Under at 38 Points, Highest Ever

James is held to an exceptionally high standard.

New on Sports Illustrated: Justin Rose Tops Brooks Koepka in Sunday Birdie Binge to Win Fort Worth Invitational

Justin Rose shot a final-round 64 to beat Brooks Koepka and win the Fort Worth Invitational at Colonial Country Club.

New on Sports Illustrated: For Young USMNT Squad, Trio of Upcoming Friendlies Will Instill Experience for the Long Run

With three friendlies in a short space of time, can USA interim manager Dave Sarachan make his case for the permanent USA manager position and/or set up a blueprint for the USMNT to work with moving forward?

New on Sports Illustrated: Burnley's James Tarkowski Withdraws From England Standby List Ahead of Groin Surgery

New on Sports Illustrated: Liverpool Fans Hail Star's Impressive Performance Despite Champions League Final Defeat

New on Sports Illustrated: Georginio Wijnaldum Reveals Why He Did Not Console Loris Karius Following UCL Final Blunders

New on Sports Illustrated: Premier League Winner Kyle Walker Recalls His Early Days Ahead of His England World Cup 'Dream'

New on Sports Illustrated: World Cup Countdown: 4 Weeks to Go - England Survive 'Group of Death' While Favourites Fail

New on Sports Illustrated: Stanley Cup Final Series Breakdown: Washington Capitals vs. Vegas Golden Knights

A look at notable names, numbers and news to know for the 2018 Stanley Cup Final.

Danny Kelly's Trans Europe Express podcast – Sunday, 27 May

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World Cup 2018: James Tarkowski withdraws from England's standby list to undergo hernia operation

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Liverpool FC transfer news: Five goalkeepers who could replace Loris Karius as the Reds' no.1

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Mohamed Salah: Petition to ‘punish Sergio Ramos for intentionally hurting’ Liverpool star passes 200,000 signatures

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Watch: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp sings with fans the morning after Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid

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Liverpool's Andy Robertson hints at 'clever' involvement Sergio Ramos had over Mohamed Salah injury

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Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward 'confident' he'll be in Russia for World Cup

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Stoke City FC transfer news: Kevin Wimmer leaves Potters for Hannover on season-long loan

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Rotherham United 2-1 (aet) Shrewsbury Town: Wood double sees Millers claim extra time win in League One play-off final

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Gibbs: Kyle Busch is simply 'special' on race day

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Joe Gibbs has coached Super Bowl champions.

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Kyle Busch makes history as he dominates the Coca-Cola 600 | 2018 CHARLOTTE | FOX NASCAR

NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Kyle Busch wins the Coke 600 and makes history as the first driver to win at every active track.

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Kyle Busch blows past field for 1st Charlotte points win

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) It's official: Kyle Busch can win everywhere.

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Kyle Busch wins NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway to cap auto racing's busiest day.

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Kyle Busch wins NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway to cap auto racing's busiest day.

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Martin Truex Jr. talks about coming up just short | 2018 CHARLOTTE | FOX NASCAR

NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Martin Truex Jr. talks with Vince Welch about his strong run in the Coca-Cola 600

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Ryan Blaney’s car bursts into flames | 2018 CHARLOTTE | FOX NASCAR

NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Ryan Blaney makes a quick exit from his car after it catches fire with 21 laps to go in stage 3.

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Kyle Larson pulls off incredible save after spin in turn two | 2018 CHARLOTTE | FOX NASCAR

NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Kyle Larson goes for a spin in turn two and pulls off an amazing save.

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Triplett Advances In Day Three of NCAA Championships

STILLWATER, Okla. — After finishing three rounds at Karsten Creek with a 3-over total, senior Sam Triplett was one of the top nine individuals from non-advancing teams who will compete on Monday in the final round of stroke play.

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Roberts Shatters 5000M School Record At NCAA Prelims

Aubrey Roberts 2018 NCAA West Preliminary outdoor track 5000M

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sophomore Aubrey Roberts lowered her own 5000M school record by 17-seconds on Saturday night under the lights at Hornet Stadium in the NCAA West Preliminary hosted by Sacramento State.

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Jimmie Johnson spins after contact from Denny Hamlin | 2018 CHARLOTTE | FOX NASCAR

NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Jimmie Johnson spins into turn three after making contact with Denny Hamlin and miraculously doesn't hit anyone else.

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Jimmie Johnson spins into traffic after restart

The Coca-Cola Racing Family avoids serious damage as Jimmie Johnson goes for a spin following a restart at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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NASCAR’s hottest driver out of circuit’s longest race

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) NASCAR's hottest driver didn't last 100 laps in the Coca-Cola 600.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has five European Cups to his name, but what else has the Real Madrid star won?

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Sunday, May 27, 2018

Koetter downplays Catanzaro's early success

The pressure is on Jimmy Garoppolo, could he regress?

Kevin Jackson: Kaepernick took a knee for the wrong cause

Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Calls NFL Ban On Protests 'Fake Patriotism'

Grading the AFC West offseason: Chargers' strong draft makes them division favorites

Avril: Players questioned Carroll after SB INT

Pete Carroll's call to throw the ball from the 1 in Super Bowl XLIX led to Seahawks players being "turned off by the message," Cliff Avril said.

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QB Freeman leaves CFL's Alouettes, retires

After signing with the Alouettes in January in an attempt to resurrect his once-promising NFL career, quarterback Josh Freeman has decided to retire, the team announced.

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Moubarak Djeri's journey to Cardinals spans three continents

Moubarak Djeri fell in love with football while in West Africa, then played for free in a German league before getting a dream tryout with Arizona.

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Keselowski becomes first repeat winner on Xfinity Series

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Brad Keselowski became the first repeat winner on the Xfinity Series this season, taking the rain-delayed race Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Brad Keselowski wins at Charlotte | 2018 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES | FOX NASCAR

NASCAR Xfinity Series Highlights: Brad Keselowski wins at Charlotte as Tyler Reddick gets up in a big wreck behind him.

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Dylan Lupton takes out Ty Majeski after hard hit | 2018 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES | FOX NASCAR

NASCAR Xfinity Series Highlights: Dylan Lupton hits the wall hard and takes out Ty Majeski as he spins into turn three.

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Kyle Busch spins out on late restart at Charlotte | 2018 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES | FOX NASCAR

NASCAR Xfinity Series Highlights: Kyle Busch on an alternate strategy from the leaders spins out on a restart, makes contact with Chase Briscoe, and suffers significant damage.

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Rapid fire with Kevin Harvick

Get to know Kevin Harvick as he takes some 'rapid fire' questions with Daryl Motte.

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Justin Allgaier wants to see more people in the NASCAR Hall of Fame, including Larry Phillips

Justin Allgaier tells Daryl Motte why he thinks Larry Phillips should be in the Hall of Fame and why there should more people in overall.

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Harvick carries hot streak into Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Kevin Harvick is well aware he's in the midst of something special.

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Warriors use huge surge to force Game 7

Klay goes off and gets loud in Game 6 win

Klay Thompson saves Warriors' season with familiar Game 6 scoring barrage

Warriors Trademark Third Quarter Downs The Rockets

James Harden says 'there's no pressure' on Rockets, calls Game 7 at home 'an opportunity'

Thompson hot hand carries Warriors into Game 7 with Rockets

Rockets vs. Warriors: James Harden finally sinks 3-pointer after 22 straight misses from downtown

Warriors erupt to force decisive Game 7 vs. Rockets

Draymond Green, Charles Barkley finally square off on national TV

Durant, Curry recall Thompson's Game 6 performance in 2016

A Smarter Take On Wendell Carter's NBA Future

A Boston win Sunday will send Al Horford to his first Finals – and exorcise his Cleveland demons

Kerr: Warriors Expecting to be Without Andre Iguodala in Game 7

Celtics brace for Cavaliers, James in Game 7

Klay Thompson score 35, Warriors force Game 7 in West finals

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban: 'We have cap room, no reason to save it ... even before the draft'

NBA notebook: Cavs F Love (concussion) out for Game 7 versus Celtics

Steph Curry is doing the 'BBQ and foot massage' dance again

Paul receiving regular treatment to return for Rockets

NY pol compares anthem protests to Nazi salute

Notebook: Former Bucs QB Freeman retires

NFL Requires Players To Stand During Anthem: POLL

Players who don’t like anthem rule can take immediate action

NFL teams up with Woodruff Foundation to help veterans

NFL vs. NBA: Which Will Be America’s Biggest Sport 10 Years From Now?

New York congressman compares kneeling for national anthem to Nazi salute, blasts Jets chairman Christopher Johnson

Rep. Pete King calls Jets owner 'disgraceful,' uses Nazi analogy in tweet about NFL's new anthem policy

Moubarak Djeri's journey to Cardinals spans three continents

Adrian Peterson posting his workout videos, hoping teams notice

The pressure is on Jimmy Garoppolo, could he regress?

Koetter downplays Catanzaro's early success

Ranking NFL teams by best offensive skill players: Eagles No. 1? Giants top-5 with Saquon Barkley? Cowboys fall without Dez Bryant, Jason Witten

Dolphins sign Mike Matthews

Madden and NBA Live's new leadership talk about their roads ahead

NFL notebook: Packers sign tight end Lewis

Protestors gather outside NFL headquarters in response to kneeling ban

Grading the AFC West offseason: Chargers' strong draft makes them division favorites

Reaction to the NFL's “Kaepernick Policy” Reveals Fractures in Ownership's United Front

New on Sports Illustrated: Warriors Return to Trademark Style, Take Rockets to Game 7

The Warriors scaled back their use of isolations and returned to their more egalitarian style of offense to crawl out of an early deficit and destroy the Rockets in the second half, setting up a decisive Game 7 back in Houston.

New on Sports Illustrated: Kerr: Warriors Expecting to Be Without Andre Iguodala in Game 7

It will be the fourth straight game Iguodala has missed in the Western Conference finals.

New on Sports Illustrated: Mike Trout Tallies First Five-Hit Game in Win Over Yankees

Trout enjoyed a career-best night in a big win over the Yankees in New York.

Ancajas retains belt with decision win vs. Sultan

Jerwin Ancajas retained his IBF junior bantamweight title for the fifth time, outboxing mandatory challenger Jonas Sultan en route to a unanimous decision victory Saturday in the first world title bout between two Filipinos since 1925.

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New on Sports Illustrated: The Warriors Weren't Ready for the Series to End and Neither Was Twitter

The Warriors beat the Rockets 118-86 on Saturday night to send the series to Game 7.

As it happened: ESPN's Ultimate Weekend of Sport

From football to cricket, rugby to F1, French Open tennis to UFC and everything in between, this weekend of sport promises to be huge -- and ESPN is there every step of the way.

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New on Sports Illustrated: El pedido de los jugadores de la Selección para Sampaoli, relacionado a la final de Champions League

Rory McIlroy must hold off charging Francesco Molinari at Wentworth

It wasn't an easy third round for McIlroy, but he fought past hitting multiple spectators and shares the lead with a fast-charging Molinari.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Two Illinois Football Players Charged With Theft for Stealing Deer Sculpture

The two players were charged with theft for stealing a deer sculpture from a park.

New on Sports Illustrated: ¿SE LO LLEVA? | El club inglés que quiere si o sí a Gonzalo Higuaín

New on Sports Illustrated: Andre Iguodala Misses Game 6 vs. Rockets

This is the third consecutive game Iguodala has missed in the Western Conference finals.

New on Sports Illustrated: Cubs Place Yu Darvish on Disabled List

Darvish will not make his scheduled start against the Giants Sunday night at Wrigley Field.

New on Sports Illustrated: Juventus Launch Effort to Sign Atletico Madrid Defender as Uncertainty Grows Over Medhi Benatia

New on Sports Illustrated: Napoli Make Fresh Enquiry for Spain Midfielder Fabian Amid Interest From Atletico Madrid

New on Sports Illustrated: Cristiano Ronaldo Sparks Transfer Rumors Saying 'It Was Nice to Be at Real Madrid'

The star of the victory, Gareth Bale, also expressed similar feelings.

New on Sports Illustrated: Aaron Nola's No-Hitter Broken Up in Seventh Inning

Russell Martin broke up Nola's no-hitter with an RBI single in the seventh.

New on Sports Illustrated: Twitter Reacts as Real Madrid Claim 13th European Crown With Bale Heroics in 3-1 Liverpool Win

New on Sports Illustrated: Real Madrid's Champions League Triumph Defined By Bale's Heroics, Salah's Injury

The debate will go on regarding this Real Madrid side's all-time greatness, but an injury to Liverpool's centerpiece and a moment of sheer genius from Gareth Bale tilted the scales in a memorable Champions League final.

New on Sports Illustrated: El jugador de la Juventus que quiere Mourinho

New on Sports Illustrated: Real Madrid 3-1 Liverpool: Gareth Bale Brace Fires Los Blancos to 13th Champions League Title

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Loris Karius Apologizes to Liverpool Fans After Champions League Final Defeat

Following the loss, Loris Karius was crying as he went over to the fans on the sidelines.

New on Sports Illustrated: Los mejores tweets del nuevo título de Champions del Madrid

New on Sports Illustrated: El 1x1 de Real Madrid en su victoria por tercer año consecutivo en la final de Champions

Key stats for Capitals-Golden Knights Stanley Cup Final

The Capitals finally got over the hump. Vegas defied all expectations. Who will hoist the Stanley Cup? Here are the keys, plus a series pick.

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