Wednesday, October 31, 2018

NFL trade deadline winners, losers

The Rams were buyers Tuesday while the Packers were selling. We sort out who nailed it and who blew it ahead of the trade deadline.

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Westbrook-Beverley bad blood spurs double T's

Tensions between Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley, who have a long history, boiled over in the fourth quarter Tuesday night, ultimately resulting in double technical fouls and a flagrant foul 1 on Beverley for diving into Westbrook's knees.

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D'Antoni: 1-5 Rockets have 'lost our swagger'

Falling to 1-5 after Tuesday night's 104-85 loss to Portland, Houston coach Mike D'Antoni said his team just isn't playing well and he doesn't have answers as to why.

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Terps' Durkin reinstated; McNair family outraged

Football coach DJ Durkin met with his Maryland team on Tuesday, and he will coach Saturday against Michigan State, a source told ESPN. Earlier in the day, Maryland's board of regents recommended the school retain Durkin and athletic director Damon Evans.

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Sources: Cavaliers, Drew could reach stalemate

Assistant coach Larry Drew has yet to reach a new deal with the Cavaliers, and the team might bring in a new head coach from outside the team, sources told ESPN.

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Bama atop 1st CFP; Clemson, LSU, Irish follow

Alabama opens atop the season's first College Football Playoff ranking, ahead of fellow unbeaten Clemson. LSU, Notre Dame, Michigan and Georgia follow.

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Meyer says brain cyst cause of bad headaches

Urban Meyer said he was fully committed Ohio State and coaching after revealing a cyst in his brain causes severe headaches.

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Maryland's decision to retain DJ Durkin makes no sense

The Maryland board of regents failed its school on Tuesday when it recommended keeping DJ Durkin as football coach despite its own commission's findings.

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What the CFP and New Year's Six would look like if they were played today

The SEC dominated the first College Football Playoff selection committee rankings, with five teams in the top 11 and two of the top four, including one-loss LSU at No. 3.

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Clean-cut Kyrie gets back in shape with best game of season

Kyrie Irving heard the criticism of his play -- and his conditioning -- so far this season, and responded with a 31-point night.

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Masai Ujiri wagered the Raptors' culture for Kawhi Leonard. Will it work?

Masai Ujiri took the Raptors to the top of the East by playing the long game. But this summer, he came across a deal he couldn't pass up. Will it pay off?

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How Jackson and Haley clashed, and top candidates to coach Browns

The Browns' firing and hiring decisions are all ultimately framed around one thing: What's best for Baker Mayfield?

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Biggest plays from the Red Sox's 11 postseason wins

The Red Sox's dismantling of the Yankees, Astros and Dodgers bordered on historic. Here are the plays that changed the outcome the most in each game.

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Who'll get Machado, Harper? Top 10 MLB stories to watch

Where will Manny and Bryce go? How will the Red Sox, Astros and Yanks ramp up their rivalry? We count down the hottest hot stove storylines from now until Opening Day.

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NFL Week 9 Power Rankings: Scary trends for all 32 teams

The Saints have crashed the top three of the Power Rankings, but can they shore up their ghastly pass defense? We have the biggest worries for each team.

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Week 8's best, worst QBs: Watson, Wilson post 2018's top games

Deshaun Watson and Russell Wilson combined for eight passing touchdowns in Week 8. Here are the week's best and worst QB performances.

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Who was that?!? Unheralded ballers who shined in Week 8

The Colts appear to finally have found their lead RB, the Saints got a measure of revenge and a Rams special-teamer saved L.A.'s perfect start.

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Schedule Alert! Games your team will lose this season

Players, fans -- and gamblers! -- take note: Some teams, on some days, are just too exhausted to win. And we've got the data to prove it.

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Playoffs Power Rankings: Can anyone beat NYRB?

Twelve teams enter Major League Soccer's postseason, all with dreams of a championship. Here's how they rank after 34 games.

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Move over, Batman: The inside story of Neymar's new comic book

PSG star Neymar was the muse for the main character of a new comic book series, "Inked," in which tattoos come alive to help fight crime.

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Ranking the NHL's best lines

Taylor Hall, Nico Hischier and Kyle Palmieri are off to a hot start for the Devils. Where do they rank among the entire league's best trios?

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Stats that will define Daniel Cormier vs. Derrick Lewis

Daniel Cormier and Derrick Lewis will fight for the heavyweight belt on Saturday at UFC 230. Which areas could be the difference?

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Top marathon runners find common ground ahead of New York

Training for a marathon is intense. That's why friends (and competitors) Bernard Lagat, Juan Luis Barrios and Abdi Abdirahman are sticking together.

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Full coverage: Schedule, news and results

Find the details, TV schedule, news coverage and results for the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon on Nov. 4 right here.

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Men’s Basketball Media Availability: Oct. 30

Chris Collins Media

EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern men's basketball ushers in a new era on Friday, Nov. 2, when it hosts the first contest at the new Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Wildcats take on McKendree in an exhibition contest at 7 p.m. CT.

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Roger Penske takes issue with Martin Truex Jr.’s comments after Martinsville

Roger Penske explains why he took issue with Martin Truex Jr.'s comments about Joey Logano after the finish in Martinsville.

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When & what kind of retaliation can we expect from Martin Truex Jr. on Joey Logano?

Larry McReynolds and Jamie McMurray debate when and what type of retaliation we could see Martin Truex Jr. take on Joey Logano.

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Packers' Montgomery: Blunder wasn't selfish

Packers returner Ty Montgomery said he made a mistake returning a kick instead of taking a knee, but he didn't do it to be selfish.

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Bucs to start Fitzpatrick at QB vs. Panthers

Buccaneers coach Dirk Koetter announced Monday that Ryan Fitzpatrick will be starting at quarterback against the Carolina Panthers this week.

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Cowboys fire offensive line coach Alexander

The Cowboys fired offensive line coach Paul Alexander on Monday and promoted Marc Colombo to the position.

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Shurmur won't commit to Manning for Week 10

Giants coach Pat Shurmur wouldn't fully commit to Eli Manning being the starting quarterback for their next game in two weeks against the 49ers.

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Source: Ex-Redskins GM loses grievance case

Former Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan lost his grievance case against the organization, a source confirmed Monday night.

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Bills honor Thurman Thomas by retiring No. 34

Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas on Monday became the third player in Bills history to have his jersey retired.

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Sources: Steelers CB Burns late to team activity

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns' challenging season took another hit when he was late to a team activity last week, according to sources.

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LeSean McCoy's star fades in Bills' latest loss to Patriots

With the trade deadline imminent, Monday could have been LeSean McCoy's swan song in Buffalo. If so, it wasn't a memorable finale.

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Why the Browns job should be so appealing to coaches

The Browns job checks many boxes: Young talent, a proven front office along with cap space. And they have their QB of the future in Baker Mayfield.

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Le'Veon Bell saga: $7.6M available, report dates, trade options

Time is running out for Bell. Let's look at what he stands to make, how a trade would work, how he'd pair with James Conner and more.

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Barnwell: Who can gain or lose (a lot) in the NFL's second half

Jameis Winston is fighting to not be a bust. Le'Veon Bell is fighting for a huge 2019 contract. Here's who has their futures on the line.

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Chargers' Melvin Gordon, Joey Bosa not ruled out for Seahawks

Joey Bosa hasn't played this season because of a bruised left foot, and Melvin Gordon missed the team's game in London with a hamstring injury.

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The benching of Eli Manning for Kyle Lauletta has to be coming

The Giants have nothing to lose by taking a look at the young backup, whose mobility may help, and it may be doing Manning a favor.

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Week 8 takeaways: Seahawks surging toward wild card?

Seattle moved to 4-3 after a second straight win, picking up wild-card momentum. NFL Nation dives into Week 8.

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Let's overreact to Week 8: Jameis Winston done in Tampa?

Has Winston played his last down for the Bucs? Does Todd Gurley lead the MVP race? We take on Week 8's biggest questions.

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Start gearing up for Rams-Saints to decide the NFC

The Saints and Rams on Sunday showed why they're considered the two best teams in the NFC. And lucky us, we get to see them battle it out in Week 9.

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Notable bets: Vegas suffers another losing Sunday

One bettor won $500K on the Red Sox, while many others won after Todd Gurley slid down to ice the Rams game. Here are the notable bets.

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Thompson snaps out of slump with record 14 3s

Warriors All-Star Klay Thompson broke out of his early season slump in a big way Monday night, knocking down 14 3-pointers in a win over the Bulls to set an NBA single-game record.

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Butler outshines LeBron via barrage of 3-pointers

Jimmy Butler scored 32 points and was a perfect 5-for-5 from behind the 3-point arc in the fourth quarter, highlighted by a 26-footer with 19.7 seconds left that lifted Minnesota and effectively buried LeBron James and the Lakers.

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DeRozan relishes being 'the closer' for Spurs

DeMar DeRozan hit San Antonio's last three field goals and snagged three rebounds in overtime to punctuate a 34-point performance Monday night against Dallas, further solidifying him as the closer the Spurs lacked last season.

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Haslam: Browns aren't giving up, just 'rebooting'

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said the firing of coach Hue Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley does not mean the team is giving up on this season.

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Champion Red Sox return to Fenway with trophy

The World Series champion Boston Red Sox returned to Fenway Park on Monday, carrying the trophy they won a night earlier.

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Cena out of WWE's Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia

John Cena will not take part in the WWE's Crown Jewel event on Friday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Patriots' D flexes versus Bills; Aaron Rodgers, Packers up next

The Patriots proved Monday night that they can win a grind-it-out game. Next Sunday could be more of a shootout.

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Lakers falter late again; Walton cites frustration

Lakers coach Luke Walton, after his team fell to 0-3 in games decided by five points or fewer this season, vowed to turn the tide.

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NBA Power Rankings: Raptors, Bucks and surprise teams

The Raps and Bucks are rising, the Cavs and Wizards are sinking. Here are our latest rankings.

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Sorry, Nick Saban, but this might be the best Bama team ever

The rat-poison-averse coach thinks it's a ridiculous premise. But even members of past legendary Alabama teams are in awe.

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Le'Veon Bell saga: $7.6M available, report dates, trade options

Time is running out for Bell. Let's look at what he stands to make, how a trade would work, how he'd pair with James Conner and more.

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Why the Browns job should be so appealing to coaches

The Browns job checks many boxes: young talent, a proven front office along with cap space. And they have their QB of the future in Baker Mayfield.

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The benching of Eli Manning for Kyle Lauletta has to be coming

The Giants have nothing to lose by taking a look at the young backup QB, whose mobility might help, and it might be doing Manning a favor.

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Complete coverage of MLB's hot stove

From the free agents set to cash in to the big-name stars sure to come up in trade rumors all winter long, keep up with all of the latest action.

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All aboard the Rooney train: MLS knockout round preview

The eight teams in this week's knockout round, the first postseason hurdle, are potent but flawed. Can Wayne Rooney take D.C. further?

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The story of Clemson's 665-pound 'Fridge' package

When Clemson's dominant defensive duo of Christian Wilkins and Dexter Lawrence line up in the backfield, get ready for some fun.

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Power 5 conference power rankings after Week 9

Find out how every Power 5 team stacks up against conference foes after nine weeks of competition.

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One year later: Bears' Zach Miller nears recovery milestone

One year after a horrific leg injury, Bears TE Zach Miller is close to being cleared to run and at least can play around with his kids.

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FitzMagic among top fantasy free-agent finds for Week 9

Need an impact player whom others might be overlooking? Here are the top options available on waiver wires in most ESPN fantasy leagues.

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How Alex Cora built a championship culture

The skipper of the World Series-winning Red Sox formed a bond so special with his players -- even their parents thanked him for it.

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Red Sox starters won the World Series -- from the bullpen

The 2018 baseball season might well go down as the year relievers became starters. But Boston flipped the script in the Fall Classic to take home the hardware.

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Calls link Miller, others to recruit's handler

An OTL analysis of cellphone records from a man convicted in a pay-for-play scheme shows calls made to Arizona's Sean Miller and Creighton's Greg McDermott.

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Ronaldo: Real no longer wanted me

Cristiano Ronaldo blamed Real Madrid club president Florentino Perez for his decision to leave the team and sign with Juventus.

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Srivaddhanaprabha's deep connection with Leicester

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's connection to the fans of Leicester City ran deeper than delivering success. To many, he was the perfect owner.

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Pulisic wants 'revenge' for U.S. World Cup failure

Christian Pulisic wants to avenge the United States' failure to reach the World Cup during the 2022 qualifying cycle.

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Answering the big questions on NHL's new partnership with MGM

Is the NHL's new deal with MGM a good thing for the league? Why did Gary Bettman change his stance? Here are answers to the most pressing questions.

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Roundtable: Joey Logano's move too aggressive?

In this era of "who wants it most" playoff racing, Joey Logano uses a bump-and-run to beat Martin Truex Jr. for the checkered flag. ESPN's experts debate the last-lap move.

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Jacobs puts himself in position for a Canelo fight

An entertaining and highly competitive win over outstanding Sergiy Derevyanchenko on Saturday puts Daniel Jacobs in the hunt for a showdown with Canelo Alvarez, which is a huge fight.

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GAME NOTES: Wildcats Welcome No. 3 Notre Dame to Ryan Field

Northwestern University Football against Wisconsin October 27, 2018 in Evanston, Ill



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Season Ticket Holder Event at the new Welsh-Ryan Arena set for Nov. 5

Generic Ball - Welsh-Ryan Arena

EVANSTON, Ill. — Sullivan-Ubben Head Men's Basketball Coach Chris Collins and the Wildcat program invite season ticket holders to watch practice and get a behind-the-scenes look at the new Welsh-Ryan Arena on Monday, Nov. 5.

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Wildcats Sweep Ohio State in Beardsley Finale

Volleyball Celebration

EVANSTON, Ill. — The Wildcats dominated from the start in their last match at historic Beardsley Gym, beating Ohio State in straight-sets on Sunday afternoon.

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Stary brings home second Big Ten Singles Championship

Dominik Stary

Singles Final Results | Doubles Final Results

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Roberts Finishes Runner-Up at Big Ten Championships

Roberts Big Ten Championships

Northwestern finished in seventh place overall

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Kunaiyi-Akpanah, Scheid and Pulliam Named Team Captains

Kunaiyi-Akpanah, Scheid and Pulliam named Team Captains

Evanston, IL. – Northwestern Women's Basketball Head Coach Joe McKeown has named senior Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah, junior Abi Scheid and sophomore Lindsey Pulliam as team captains for the 2018-19 season.

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Nyfjäll Wins Back-to-Back Collegiate Events

Teams participate in the 2018 Grandover Collegiate in men's golf at the Grandover Resort East Golf Course on Saturday, October 27, 2018 in Greensboro, North Carolina.

First-year David Nyfijäll earned his second consecutive individual championship with a 5-under performance at the UNCG/Grandover Collegiate in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Motte’s Minute: Fans & drivers weigh in on Joey Logano’s winning move at Martinsville

In this weeks edition of 'Motte's Minute' Daryl Motte shows you whose side the fans and drivers took in the Joey Logano vs. Martin Truex Jr. debate.

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Larry McReynolds & Jamie McMurray break down the controversial final lap at Martinsville

Larry McReynolds and Jamie McMurray go 'Next Level' to break down Joey Logano's controversial winning move on Martin Truex Jr. at Martinsville.

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Winner’s Weekend: Joey Logano – Martinsville

Joey Logano and crew chief Todd Gordon recap the strategy that brought them to victory lane in the First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

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Column: Logano put it all on the line, as he should have

Column: Logano put it all on the line, as he should have, to win

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Joey Logano punches ticket to Homestead after epic battle with Martin Truex Jr. | 2018 MARTINSVILLE

NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Joey Logano punches his ticket to the Championship 4 after barely beating Martin Truex Jr. for the win at Martinsville.

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Kyle Larson’s day ends after an oil problem | 2018 MARTINSVILLE

NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Kyle Larson suffers a problem with his oil and erupts into flames.

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Timmy Hill erupts into flames on pit road | 2018 MARTINSVILLE

NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Timmy Hill erupts into flames on pit road and brings out a caution.

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William Byron slams into the outside wall | 2018 MARTINSVILLE

NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: William Byron spins through turn three and slams into the outside wall.

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Jimmie Johnson spins after contact with Erik Jones | 2018 MARTINSVILLE

NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Jimmie Johnson spins in turn three after making contact with Erik Jones.

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The Latest: Jimmie Johnson gets new sponsor from Ally

The Latest: Logano shoves Truex away to move on to Miami

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Monday, October 29, 2018

Patrick Mahomes' third straight four-TD game fuels Chiefs

The Chiefs had 21 games with four or more touchdown passes in their 58-year history before Mahomes, who has five.

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Derek Carr's big game evokes memories of 2016 in loss to Colts

The inconsistent QB seemed to hit stride with an efficient performance highlighted by three TD passes, but it wasn't enough to stop Oakland's slide.

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Baker Mayfield paying a price for young offense's growing pains

Can the Browns keep their prized rookie healthy while he gets some seasoning? It's becoming a more challenging task by the week.

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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox makes leaping, one-handed TD grab

The tight end helped Indianapolis get off to a fast start on the road with a sensational grab in the first quarter.

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Week 9 opening NFL lines

The Rams are favored over the Saints in New Orleans. Here is the list of all the Week 9 NFL lines from the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook.

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Fantasy football: Week 8's best and worst

Patrick Mahomes and James Conner are in the midst of breakthrough campaigns, and both are again ranked among Week 8's highest-scoring players.

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Colts' Andrew Luck stays hot, ups NFL TD pass lead in win

Backed by a dominant running game, the Indianapolis QB had another big game, boosting his case to be the league's comeback player of the year.

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Dodgers repeat the agony of World Series defeat

Winning pennants in consecutive seasons would be brag-worthy for most franchises, but L.A. faces an uncertain future after losing back-to-back World Series.

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Pearce named MVP after 3-homer World Series

Steve Pearce was named the 2018 World Series MVP after his two-homer, three-RBI night helped the Red Sox beat the Dodgers in Sunday's Game 5. Pearce was 4-for-12 in the Series with three home runs and eight RBIs.

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Dodgers' Roberts: 'This one hurts for all of us'

After another stinging elimination in the World Series, the Dodgers are faced with uncertain futures on two big fronts: manager Dave Roberts' contract is up and ace Clayton Kershaw must decide on a player option for next season.

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Red Sox, Astros installed as 2019 co-favorites

The Red Sox and Astros, heading into an offseason that could see impactful free agents change teams and shake up the odds, have been installed by Las Vegas as co-favorites to win the 2019 World Series.

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LSU (+14.5) biggest home underdog since 1997

Alabama opened as a two-touchdown favorite over LSU in Saturday's prime-time SEC showdown in Death Valley.

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Gurley on non-TD: Forget fantasy, forget Vegas

Todd Gurley's decision to stop short of the end zone and allow himself to be tackled -- thus ensuring the Rams (-7.5) could run out the clock on their 29-27 win over the Packers -- had fantasy football implications and drew a mixed reaction in Vegas.

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The way-too-early 2019 Power Rankings: Can Boston repeat?

After a 108-win season, the Red Sox are the World Series champions. But do they open the offseason at No. 1? Where do the runner-up Dodgers and Astros check in?

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#Champs! Social media reacts to Boston winning World Series

This was the word on social media Sunday night as the Red Sox became champions for the fourth time this century.

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Let's overreact: Jameis Winston done in Tampa?

Has Winston played his last down for the Bucs? Should Todd Gurley win MVP? We take on Week 8's biggest questions.

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Week 8 takeaways: Seahawks surge toward wild card

Seattle moved to 4-3 after a second straight win and picked up wild-card momentum. NFL Nation dives into the rest of Week 8.

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Ibrahimovic, Galaxy failure rules MLS Decision Day

Arch Bell's five takeaways include Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the LA Galaxy choking away a playoff spot and the Red Bulls wining the Supporters' Shield.

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Start gearing up for Rams-Saints to decide the NFC

The Saints and Rams showed why they are considered the two best teams in the NFC, and now we get to see them battle it out in Week 9.

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Packers squander what could've been season-changing win over Rams

If the Packers' season ends up in tatters -- and it could be headed that way -- it might be traced to two key moments in their loss to the Rams.

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Demaryius Thomas: '50-50' chance of trade before deadline

Thomas, the Broncos' longest tenured player and star WR, was frustrated by talk of a move after Sunday's loss to the Chiefs.

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Bowl projections after Week 9

Kyler Murray and Oklahoma have won two in a row since losing to Texas. See where they land in our latest bowl projections.

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College football Power Rankings: Kentucky moves into the top 10

The Wildcats keep winning and find themselves in unfamiliar territory during football season.

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In a make-or-miss league, OKC sure is missing a lot

The Thunder are generating more open looks than they did last season. They're just doing a terrible, awful, horrible job of making them.

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Fantasy football: Week 8's best and worst

Patrick Mahomes and James Conner are in the midst of breakthrough campaigns, and both are again ranked among Week 8's highest-scoring players.

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Suarez, Barca pile pressure on Lopetegui with Clasico rout

Luis Suarez scored a hat trick in Lionel Messi's absence and carried Barcelona to a 5-1 win over Real Madrid, putting Julen Lopetegui on the brink.

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Joey Logano wasn't dirty, but being Mr. Clean hurt Martin Truex Jr.

Martin Truex Jr. was miffed with Joey Logano's bumping down the stretch, but his milder driving style might have cost him a spot in the championship race.

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How Hamilton won and Vettel lost the 2018 world championship

The 2018 Formula One championship was supposed to be one of the great all-time battles. Here's how Sebastian Vettel crumbled under the pressure of Lewis Hamilton, allowing the Mercedes man to wrap it up three races early.

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Hamilton clinches most memorable title with worst display of year

While Lewis Hamilton clinched the 2018 world championship, Max Verstappen returned to the top step of the podium.

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Why Ben Bishop hates goalie analytics

"I don't look into analytics at all. They're not even right, to be honest," the Stars goalie says. What does he suggest as an alternative?

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WWE Evolution recap: Rousey and Lynch retain, Baszler becomes two-time NXT champ, Storm wins Mae Young

Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch successfully defended their championships belts, while Nia Jax won the Battle Royal.

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Pulev defeats Fury by unanimous decision in IBF heavyweight eliminator

Kubrat Pulev ended an 18-month exile with a victory over Hughie Fury on Saturday to become the IBF No. 1 challenger for heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.

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Jacobs beats Derevyanchenko by split decision

Daniel Jacobs beat Sergiy Derevyanchenko by split decision on Saturday night to claim a vacant 160-pound world title.

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MMA trades we want to see

Which trades in MMA would make sense? Our panel gives its selections.

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Whom should Ben Askren fight first?

After the surprising "trade" that brings Askren to the UFC, matchmakers have plenty of options to consider when setting his first fight.

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ESPN's Mendoza voted into Softball Hall of Fame

Jessica Mendoza, an ESPN baseball analyst and two-time Olympic medalist, has been voted into the National Softball Hall of Fame.

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Sunday, October 28, 2018

United he stands: D.C.'s Rooney won't go on loan

D.C. United striker Wayne Rooney isn't interested in a return to Europe on loan this winter, saying he's committed to his new team.

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Ricciardo shows Red Bull what it's losing with last-gasp Mexico pole

The main talking points from qualifying in Mexico, where Daniel Ricciardo denied Max Verstappen with a sensational lap to take pole position.

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Hamilton : I'm not stopping at five world titles

Lewis Hamilton has warned his rivals that he will not be resting on his laurels once his fifth title is secured.

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Going with favorites at Martinsville isn't as simple as it seems

Races at the Paper Clip can be difficult to predict. Here's a look at what makes the race unique -- straight from a former Martinsville winner.

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Fortnite provides new path for women in esports

Major esports organizations like 100 Thieves, Team SoloMid and Gen.G Esports have signed women to compete for them in Epic's battle royale title.

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Players trending up, down for every Western team

After the season's first few weeks, here's one player trending up and one trending down for all 15 teams in the West.

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Your guide to stealing tossed pucks from children

Congrats, you caught a puck in the stands! You should probably give it to a child, right?

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Leafs' Matthews injures shoulder, will miss game

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews left Saturday night against the Winnipeg Jets with a left shoulder injury.

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Former NHL president John Ziegler dies at 84

Former NHL president John Ziegler Jr., a Hall of Famer who helped bring European players into the NHL and oversaw a merger with the upstart WHA in 1979, has died at 84.

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Bettman upholds 20-game ban for Caps' Wilson

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has upheld the 20-game suspension for Capitals forward Tom Wilson.

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Blackhawks' famed emergency goalie to help out

Scott Foster is going to help the Chicago Blackhawks at some optional morning skates after his memorable appearance as an emergency goaltender last season.

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Wings aren't cooking, but fans still get fries

Arby's used to give fans free curly fries if a Red Wings player scored a hat trick, but since that's not happening as often these days, the company has lowered the bar.

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Devils to open lounge for betting at arena

Devils fans will soon be able to place bets on an app in a Prudential Center lounge that looks like a sportsbook.

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Vegas signs suspended D Schmidt to extension

The Golden Knights have signed Nate Schmidt, who was suspended 20 games last month for violating the NHL's performance-enhancing drug policy, to an extension worth $35.7 million.

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Sean Couturier gets Gritty, has something to prove

The 26-year-old Flyers center wants to prove last season was no fluke, and that he is one of the top two-way centers in the NHL.

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How Vegas is building on the team's massive first-year success

The 2017-18 season couldn't have gone much better. But there are new initiatives already in place this season, with more to come.

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Fantasy hockey forecaster: Oct. 29-Nov. 4

Sean Allen breaks down fantasy hockey matchup data heading into Week 5, pointing out some aggressive players who can help teams in leagues where hits count.

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NHL Power Rankings: Unsustainable early stats for all 31 teams

There's a new No. 1 team in our rankings this week. Plus, an early trend that will improve (or decline) for every club.

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Northwestern Delivers 31-17 Knockout to No. 20 Wisconsin

Clayton Thorson Smiling

EVANSTON, Ill. – The Northwestern defense forced three fumbles and held Wisconsin to just seven second-half points while senior quarterback Clayton Thorson tied his career high with two rushing touchdowns to propel Northwestern (5-3, 5-1 Big Ten) to a 31-17 win over No. 20 Wisconsin (5-3, 3-2 Big ten) at Ryan Field on Saturday afternoon, extending the Wildcats' winning streak to four games.

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Through The Lens: Northwestern vs. Wisconsin

Clayton Thorson Touchdown Wisconsin



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The Den: Wisconsin Front WEB



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The Skip Report: Revolving Running Backs

Northwestern University football against Rutgers October 20, 2018 in Piscataway Township, NJ

By Skip Myslenski

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'Cats Sweep Home Opener with 28 Individual Wins

MSWIM at Michigan 2018

Full Results | Final Scores

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Buescher's Hat Trick on Senior Night Caps the Regular Season

Northwestern Men's Soccer vs Concordia at Martin Stadium on Friday, October 26, 2018 in Evanston.John Konstantaras Photo Northwestern Athletics | http://JohnKonPhoto.com

EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern finished off the 2018 regular season with a dominant victory over Concordia on Senior Night at Martin Stadium Friday evening. The 'Cats put on a show offensively, led by Camden Buescher who recorded his first career hat trick in the contest.

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Four Wildcats Earn All-Big Ten Honors

Viggiano, Sharples, Lovera, Wood

Northwestern took home four end-of-year awards as announced by the Big Ten, highlighted by two First Team selections.

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Wildcats Ready for Big Ten Championships

NCAA Pre-Nationals at the University of Wisconsin - Madison Thomas Zimmer Championship Cross Country Course on Saturday, 10/13/18

Northwestern will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska for the championship meet

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Wildcats Face Michigan in Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinal

Kirsten Mansfield

Northwestern will begin the postseason at No. 10 Michigan in Ann Arbor in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on Sunday at noon.

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Northwestern Wins Hard-Fought Five-Set Thriller Over Iowa

Alana Walker Dance

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Northwestern got its revenge on national television on Wednesday night, downing the Iowa Hawkeyes in five sets at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

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Watch as Cristiano Ronaldo stunner wins Serie A match for Juventus at Empoli

A Cristiano Ronaldo brace saw Juventus come from behind to beat Empoli in Serie A on Saturday.

The league leaders faced a tougher test than expected against the Azzurri, who forced a close run contest.

Juve defeated Manchester United in a comfortable 1-0 Champions League victory on Tuesday and were back in action again just days later.

Francesco Caputo put Empoli ahead on 28 minutes and the home side carried that lead into half time.

However a 54th minute penalty followed by a sensational 70th minute strike from CR7 secured the three points for the Old Lady.

You can watch the winer in the video above.



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Kyle Busch to lead next round of NASCAR’s playoffs

Kyle Busch will start from the pole at Martinsville Speedway as NASCAR opens the third round of the playoffs

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Chase Elliott on a hot streak and eyeing NASCAR championship

Chase Elliott on a hot streak and eyeing NASCAR championship

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