Detroit Lions pick Levi Onwuzurike, DT from Washington, in Round 2 of 2021 NFL draft

With 9th pick of second round, No. 41 overall, in 2021 NFL draft, the Detroit Lions selected Levi Onwuzurike, a defensive tackle from Washington.

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Miami Dolphins draft picks 2021: Round-by-round selections

Here is a 2021 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Miami Dolphins.

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Dolphins trade with Giants, take Liam Eichenberg at No. 42

Giants General Manager Dave Gettleman wasn’t a fan of trading down in the past, but he’s developed a taste for it this year. The Giants picked up a 2022 first-round pick by trading with the Bears in the first round and they made another move while they were on the clock for the 38th pick. [more]

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New York Giants draft picks 2021: Round-by-round selections

Here is a 2021 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the New York Giants.

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Atlanta Falcons draft picks 2021: Round-by-round selections

Here is a 2021 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Atlanta Falcons.

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Trey Lance 'grateful' for text from Jimmy Garoppolo after pick

Trey Lance is eager to learn from Jimmy G, and said he got a text from the 49ers' QB after being drafted Thursday night.

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Jets 2021 NFL Draft Grade: Elijah Moore | NFL Insider Ralph Vacchiano

SNY's NFL Insider Ralph Vacchiano grades the Jets' pick of Elijah Moore in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Bears trade up for Teven Jenkins

After trading up to select quarterback Justin Fields on Thursday night, the Bears made another move to get a player to help protect the young QB. Chicago traded up to No. 39 overall to select Oklahoma State offensive tackle Teven Jenkins. Jenkins was a first-team All-Big 12 selection in 2020 after starting one game at [more]

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Philadelphia Eagles draft picks 2021: Round-by-round selections

Here is a 2021 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Teven Jenkins Goes No. 39 to Bears

Teven Jenkins Goes No. 39 to Bears

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Falcons draft picks 2021: All of Atlanta’s selections, NFL draft results, team order

The Falcons’ first-year general manager Terry Fontenot holds the No. 4 overall pick and could use it to find a quarterback to replace Matt Ryan upon the All-Pro signal caller’s eventual retirement. Assuming Trevor Lawrence goes first overall and Zach Wilson second, the 49ers will take Mac Jones, Justin Fields or Trey Lance third. That [more]

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Christian Barmore Goes No. 38 to Patriots

Christian Barmore Goes No. 38 to Patriots

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New England Patriots draft picks 2021: Round-by-round selections

Here is a 2021 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the New England Patriots.

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Denver Broncos draft picks 2021: Round-by-round selections

Here is a 2021 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Denver Broncos.

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Chicago Bears draft picks 2021: Round-by-round selections

Here is a 2021 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Chicago Bears.

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Carolina Panthers draft picks 2021: Round-by-round selections

Here is a 2021 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Carolina Panthers.

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Bears trade up to 39, select OL Teven Jenkins at 2021 NFL draft

The Chicago Bears picked Teven Jenkins with their second-round pick of the 2021 NFL Draft and Adam Hoge breaks down the pick.

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Jets select WR Elijah Moore, give QB Zach Wilson a speedy threat | 2021 NFL Draft

Ole Miss WR Elijah Moore slipped to Day 2 of the NFL Draft but has first-round potential. SNY NFL Insider Ralph Vacchiano explains how the Jets are surrounding their rookie QB with a lot of talent to succeed.

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Giants draft picks 2021: All of New York’s selections, NFL draft results, team order

In their first season under Joe Judge, the Giants went 6-10 and still had a late chance to make the playoffs in an underwhelming NFC East. A team with a lot of potential, New York was plagued by misfortune when Saquon Barkley tore his ACL in Week 2. They could add another running back to [more]

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Patriots trade up to take Christian Barmore

The Patriots stood pat in the first round of the 2021 draft and landed quarterback Mac Jones with the 15th overall pick. They did not stand pat in the second round. New England traded up with the Bengals to take Jones’ Alabama teammate Christian Barmore with the 38th overall pick. Cincinnati picked up the 46th, [more]

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Cincinnati Bengals draft picks 2021: Round-by-round selections

Here is a 2021 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Patriots draft picks 2021: All of New England’s selections, NFL draft results, team order

After missing the playoffs for the first time in over a decade, the Patriots went on a spending spree during the offseason, bringing in several marquee free agents to Foxborough and dishing out over $130 million in guaranteed money in just the first few days. The Patriots signed a pair of tight ends, Hunter Henry (from LAC) and Jonnu Smith (from TEN), a pair of wide receivers, Kendrick [more]

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Najee Harris’ projected rookie contract details

The Steelers rookie running back is in for a big payday when his contract is signed in a couple months.

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Carolina Panthers draft picks 2021: Round-by-round selections

Here is a 2021 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Carolina Panthers.

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Baltimore Ravens draft picks 2021: Round-by-round selections

Here is a 2021 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Baltimore Ravens.

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San Francisco 49ers draft picks 2021: Round-by-round selections

Here is a 2021 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the San Francisco 49ers.

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New York Jets draft picks 2021: Round-by-round selections

Here is a 2021 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the New York Jets.

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Could Aaron Rodgers be headed to Denver? | PFF Draft Show

The PFF team discusses a report that reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers could be traded to the Denver Broncos, and if that move would make the Broncos the favorite in the AFC West.

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Arizona Cardinals draft picks 2021: Round-by-round selections

Here is a 2021 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Arizona Cardinals.

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Jacksonville Jaguars draft picks 2021: Round-by-round selections

Here is a 2021 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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NFL Draft grades 2021: First-round pick results, reaction for every team

We are grading every single first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Follow along as we provide analysis for each selection right after it's announced.

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Giants are expected to take long look at a receiver at No. 11

They signed receiver Kenny Golladay in free agency. That may not stop them from picking a receiver with the eleventh overall selection in round one. As one source with knowledge of the dynamics has explained it to PFT, the Giants are expected to seriously consider taking a receiver with the eleventh overall pick in the [more]

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2021 NFL draft picks: Team-by-team look at all 259 selections

Here is a team-by-team look, including analysis, for all the 259 selections in the 2021 NFL draft.

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NFL draft tracker 2021: Instant analysis on every pick in the first round

From pick No. 1 to No. 32 on Thursday, USA TODAY Sports will have all the updates on the 2021 NFL draft selections as well as full breakdowns.

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Report: Patriots aren’t expected to trade for Jimmy Garoppolo “anytime soon”

A report earlier today indicated that chances of a trade for Jimmy Garoppolo tonight were “remote.” Now, comes word that if the 49ers quarterback is traded tonight, it won’t be to the Patriots. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Patriots are not expected to trade for Garoppolo “tonight or anytime soon.” “If the [more]

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NFL Rumors: Jimmy Garoppolo, Patriots trade not expected 'any time soon'

Even with the San Francisco 49ers poised to take a quarterback with the No. 3 overall pick, it doesn't sound like Jimmy Garoppolo will be on the move.

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2021 NFL Draft tracker: Pick-by-pick results, selections, live updates for first round tonight

The 2021 NFL Draft is finally here and the Jacksonville Jaguars are on the clock. What will happen with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers? Where will Justin Fields be selected? NBC Sports has you covered with every selection in this year’s draft, starting with Round 1 tonight. Stay tuned to this page as NFL teams make

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Quick thoughts on rift between Packers and Aaron Rodgers

Unpacking some thoughts on the building rift between the Packers and MVP QB Aaron Rodgers.

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Pittsburgh Steelers draft picks 2021: Round-by-round selections

Here is a 2021 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Philadelphia Eagles draft picks 2021: Round-by-round selections

Here is a 2021 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Ranking Giants' biggest NFL draft needs by position | 2021 NFL Draft

Ranking Giants' 2021 NFL Draft needs by position: New York did a good job in free agency, but there's still holes to fill.

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NFL rumors: Most GMs think Trey Lance will be 49ers' No. 3 pick

Ian Rapoport reports 'most GMs' are guessing the 49ers will draft Trey Lance with the No. 3 overall pick.

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Ranking Jets' biggest NFL draft needs by position | 2021 NFL Draft

SNY breaks down the biggest Jets needs by position for the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Michigan DE Kwity Paye wears Black Panther suit for NFL draft

Paye will also be selling an NFT when he's officially drafted.

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New Orleans Saints draft picks 2021: Round-by-round selections

Here is a 2021 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the New Orleans Saints.

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Report: Patriots not expected to trade for Jimmy Garoppolo anytime soon

Will Jimmy Garoppolo stay put?

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2021 NFL Draft: 5 realistic trade scenarios for the Eagles

5 realistic trade scenarios for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2021 NFL Draft

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Trevor Lawrence endorsement deal with Adidas becomes official

The presumptive first overall pick has added yet another big-time endorsement deal to his portfolio.

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NFL Rumors: Patriots working on new contract for 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo

The New England Patriots reportedly are working on a new contract for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to complete a deal with the San Francisco 49ers.

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How to watch, stream, and listen to Day 1 of 2021 NFL Draft

The 2021 NFL draft takes place Thursday. The Houston Texans don't pick until day two. However, day one should be dramatic. Follow along here.

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NFL GM 'insisting' Justin Fields is 49ers' pick, Mike Florio says

NBC's Mike Florio said that an NFL GM is "insisting" that the 49ers will take Justin Fields with No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Nets’ Jeff Green is here to prove ‘you can still dunk at 34’

Jeff Green explains why he has been on a dunking rampage this season despite being 34-years-old.

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SEE IT: Wizards' Daniel Gafford dunks all over Lakers' Kyle Kuzma

Plays like this have made Daniel Gafford a revelation for coach Scott Brooks since coming over on the trade deadline day.

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Bucks visit Rockets with defense in mind

Most of the conversation lauding the Milwaukee Bucks' versatility tends to focus on their offensive might, a justified approach given the fact that Milwaukee leads the NBA in scoring and ranked fifth in offensive rating following its road victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. Against the Hornets, the Bucks substituted offense for defense at the five, with Tucker entering late on defense to replace 7-footer Brook Lopez, a traditional center with a sterling defensive reputation of his own.

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Knicks did not trade Frank Ntilikina despite 'opportunities' earlier in 2020-21 NBA season

The Knicks had 'opportunities' to trade Frank Ntilikina earlier this season, but 'some pushback' from members of New York's organization resulted in a deal ultimately not getting done.

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Marcus Smart suspended one game by NBA for threatening official

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart will miss Wednesday's game vs. Charlotte Hornets after directing threatening language at a game official.

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Defensive Ladder - 4/28

Check out who's leading the race for Defensive Player of the Year in NBA.com's Steve Aschburner's Defensive Ladder.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Trevor Lawrence NFT Collection Sells for $225K

Lawrence keeps adding to his collection of big moments ahead of Thursday's NFL draft.

As Trevor Lawrence prepares for the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday, he keeps adding to his collection of big moments.

Lawrence's

six-piece NFT collection through Topps—which included five open edition cards, a one 1/1 auction of a signed superfractor card and a signed artist proof card—sold for roughly $225,000 through the Mintable app.

Lawrence's brother and sister-in-law—Chase and Brooke Lawrence— helped create the collection that was released on Tuesday. Buyers who purchased all five open edition NFTs will receive a limited edition chrome card. 

Beyond the NFT world, the former Clemson quarterback announced his signing with Adidas in a Twitter post on Wednesday. 

The 2020 Heisman Trophy runner-up and ACC Player of the Year is the projected No. 1 overall pick heading into Thursday's draft. Lawrence finished his college career with the most wins as a quarterback in Clemson history (34), ahead of Rodney Williams, Tajh Boyd and Deshaun Watson.

Lawrence also won three consecutive ACC championships, led two undefeated regular seasons and helped the program capture a College Football Playoff national championship title in 2019 where he was named the offensive MVP.

More NFL Draft Coverage:

• The Unrivaled Arrival of Trevor Lawrence
• Trevor Lawrence Says He Doesn't Need Football to Feel Worthy
• Trevor Lawrence Signs Endorsement Deal With Cryptocurrency App
• Full Frame: Trevor Lawrence's SI Cover Shoot

Dak Prescott details his comeback from injury, big offseason contract

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott joins "NFL Total Access" for an interview. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network

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John Harbaugh says Chiefs made best offer for Orlando Brown Jr.

The Baltimore Ravens traded Orlando Brown Jr. to the Kansas City Chiefs. John Harbaugh explained why they decided to trade him to a rival

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Jacksonville Jaguars 2021 NFL Draft Primer

In just over 24 hours, the Jags will be kicking off the draft with the top pick, which almost certainly will go towards Trevor Lawrence.

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Will 49ers trade Jimmy Garoppolo this weekend?

The 49ers will add a quarterback tomorrow night with the third overall selection in the draft. Will they subtract one before the end of the coming weekend? Speculation has intensified in recent days that the 49ers will trade Jimmy Garoppolo before or during the draft. Peter King dusted off the subject in Monday’s Football Morning [more]

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Why Atlanta Falcons might trade Julio Jones, and six NFL teams that could target him

While there are plenty of obstacles standing in the way of a Julio Jones trade, the Falcons still have reason to consider moving their star receiver.

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Falcons Wire staff predicts draft Day 1: QB or not QB?

Here's our Falcons Wire staff predictions for the first round of the 2021 NFL draft on Thursday.

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Seahawks tried to trade up to select George Kittle in 2017 draft

The Seahawks thought they had a trade to draft George Kittle in 2017, and the tight end was convinced he was headed to Seattle. Instead, the 49ers beat the Seahawks to the punch. Seahawks General Manager John Schneider has said publicly said Seattle “missed [Kittle] by a minute.” Kittle recently relayed his version of nearly [more]

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Bills Wire staff final 2021 NFL Mock draft: A popular name in Round 1

Buffalo Bills Wire final staff mock draft ahead of 2021 NFL Draft.

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Packers get CB Greg Newsome II in Mike Renner’s final mock draft

A final mock draft at Pro Football Focus has the Packers trading up to take CB Greg Newsome at No. 21 overall.

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2021 NFL Draft Preview

Catch all of our 2021 NFL Draft content right here, featuring props, draft comparisons, rankings and much more. (Scott Horner/USA TODAY Network photo illustration via Imagn Content Services, LLC)

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2021 NFL Mock Drafts

Find all of our mock drafts for the 2021 NFL Draft from Thor Nystrom, John Daigle, Eric Froton, Derrik Klassen and Hayden Winks. (The Tuscaloosa News-USA TODAY Sports)

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Trail Blazers surpass team record for most threes in a season

It was raining threes in Indy!

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Lakers’ Schroder hints LeBron will return soon, “I mean, he’s close”

"We can’t wait for him to get back to help us win games again and be together at the right time."

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Eric Paschall could return at end of Warriors' next road trip

The Warriors are hopeful injured forward Eric Paschall will be able to play as early as Saturday against the Houston Rockets.

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Steve Kerr explains why Warriors are practicing less than usual

The Warriors haven't had a practice or shootaround in nearly a week. Warriors coach Steve Kerr explained that decision ahead of tipoff against the Mavericks.

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Instant Analysis: Blazers start road trip with a blowout win over shorthanded Pacers

The Blazers notched 73 points in the first half... While Anfernee Simons made history.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Logan Paul, Floyd Mayweather to Face Off at Hard Rock Stadium on June 6

Floyd Mayweather is coming out of retirement to face off against YouTuber and internet personality Logan Paul.

It's official—Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Logan Paul will fight this year. 

The retired legendary boxer announced the exhibition match

via his Instagram on Tuesday, setting the date and location for June 6 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Mayweather posted, “JUNE 6, 2021!!!! #MIAMI Me and Logan Paul will be fighting at the Hardrock Stadium. @mayweatherpromotions @fanmio and @showtimeboxing have come together to bring an epic Event!!! Tickets will be going on sale next week."

Paul is 0-1 as a fighter, his lone bout a split decision loss to fellow YouTuber KSI.  But Paul weighed in at just under 200 pounds pre-fight—Mayweather was just 150 pounds in his final fight against Conor McGregor in 2017. 

The YouTuber also shared the news about the fight via his social media. He posted, “June 6 I break the simulation @mayweatherpromotions @fanmio and @showtimeboxing have come together to make boxing history!!!”

The 26-year-old is coming off of a stint on The Masked Singer, where he performed as Grandpa Monster. Paul was unmasked on March 31 after singing Joan Jett's "Bad Reputation."

Mayweather vs. Paul was originally set for Feb. 20 but was indefinitely postponed. The upcoming fight will air on Showtime pay-per-view. The Athletic previously reported that Mayweather can’t weigh more than 160 pounds for the fight, while Paul cannot weigh more than 190.

As Sports Illustrated's Jon Wertheim wrote in a February Daily Cover, "The Mayweather-Paul tale of the tape—comically ill-matched as it might be—is also the tale of the entire sport..."

"...Boxing, the most throwback of sports, has been thoroughly transformed, if not outright resurrected, by YouTube."

The announcement comes hours after brother Jake Paul tweeted at UFC's Kamaru Usman, saying "challenge accepted." 

More Boxing Coverage:

• Is Jake Paul Right to Call Out Dana White and the UFC Over Fighter's Pay?
• Mannix: Boxing Isn’t Dead. It’s Being Suffocated
• The Andrade-Williams Fight Shows Why the Middleweight Class Is So Irksome

What Kyle Shanahan has wrong about reaction to 49ers NFL draft rumors

Kyle Shanahan isn't bothered by what 49ers fans think of the team's NFL draft plans, but he's off base on a couple things.

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PFT’s one, and only, mock draft of the year

Mock drafts are like opinions and bungholes. Everybody has one, and they all stink, except maybe your own. We used to do umpteen versions of mock drafts. That was before I developed a thorough and complete hatred of them. In recent years, we’ve shifted to a one-shot mock draft, with no concern for accuracy and [more]

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Jerry Jones on Sean Lee’s future with Cowboys: ‘It’s just starting’

The veteran linebacker has hung up his cleats, but Lee's boss hopes to keep him in the Dallas fold and alluded to his future as a coach.

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Draft Wire mock sends Trey Lance and CB help to San Francisco

The San Francisco 49ers snag Trey Lance and Kelvin Joseph in a two-round Draft Wire mock.

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John Harbaugh guarantees Ravens will pick up Lamar Jackson’s fifth-year option

The Baltimore Ravens haven't made a formal decision on Lamar Jackson's fifth year option. John Harbaugh says they will pick it up

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Matt Maiocco: I think 49ers want to get Jimmy Garoppolo deal done in next few days

Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area says he thinks the 49ers want to trade quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in the next few days, and he explains why the Patriots are one of the teams that could make that happen.

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Giants' Mike Tauchman has unique history with 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo

The newest member of the Giants, outfielder Mike Tauchman, once intercepted and beat current 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo back in high school.

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Derrick Rose, Taj Gibson have played key roles under Tom Thibodeau: 'Both guys have been through it'

The Knicks are 18-8 with Derrick Rose in the lineup. Thibodeau was in favor of New York signing Gibson in early January; the head coach played a significant role in the Knicks’ trade for Rose. Both Rose and Gibson played for Thibodeau in Chicago and Minnesota.

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Reported police video shows bloodied Sterling Brown after alleged strip club attack

Brown was reportedly beaten by multiple attackers and hit on his head with a bottle outside a Miami strip club.

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WVU’s Derek Culver signs with agent, will enter NBA draft

All-Big 12 forward Derek Culver has decided to skip his senior season at West Virginia to enter the NBA draft.

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Celtics pay tribute to Terrence Clarke with moment of silence

Prior to Tuesday night's game vs. the Thunder, the Celtics held a moment of silence at TD Garden for Terrence Clarke.

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Adam Silver: More than 70% of NBA players have received coronavirus vaccine

An anonymous NBA player and agent said in February most players were reluctant to receive coronavirus vaccines.

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Betting: Will 49ers take Trey Lance with 3rd overall pick?

Frank Schwab breaks down the betting odds for the San Francisco 49ers 3rd overall pick, along with odds on the draft positions of Trey Lance and Justin Fields.

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NFL Draft 2021: Former Eagle jokes that he may go off script announcing selection

Mike Golic discusses the glory days of the Buddy Ryan era and his upcoming involvement in the NFL Draft. By Reuben Frank

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Rapoport: Roger Goodell's chair from 2020 draft will be in Cleveland

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport details the 2021 NFL Draft set up. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network

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Cowboys: Prescott’s injury rehab ‘maybe a little ahead of schedule’

The team's management expressed confidence that Dak Prescott would be '110% ready to go' when it matters for the Cowboys in 2021.

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Panthers great Steve Smith elaborates on his criticism of Brett Favre

Panthers great Steve Smith elaborates on his criticism of Brett Favre

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Tobias Harris with a 3-pointer vs the Oklahoma City Thunder

Tobias Harris (Philadelphia 76ers) with a 3-pointer vs the Oklahoma City Thunder, 04/26/2021

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Anthony Davis with a buzzer beater vs the Orlando Magic

Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers) with a buzzer beater vs the Orlando Magic, 04/26/2021

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Top dunks from Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Top dunks from Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 04/26/2021

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Rams aren't the only NFC West team making big moves ahead of the NFL draft

The competition seems to be on the rise in the NFC West as the Rams, Cardinals, 49ers and Seahawks make changes ahead of the NFL draft.

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Kyle Shanahan can’t escape other people’s opinions about NFL draft

Kyle Shanahan isn't on Twitter, but that doesn't mean he can avoid all the opinions about who the 49ers should draft.

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Why 49ers, Justin Fields are unlikely draft match to Ian Rapoport

As the draft draws near, the 49ers appear to have narrowed their options to two quarterbacks.

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49ers select Justin Fields in USA TODAY mock draft

The San Francisco 49ers selected Ohio State QB Justin Fields in a USA TODAY Sports Network mock draft.

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Did Kyle Shanahan's Drew Brees answer signal 49ers' QB pick?

Will the 49ers go with a new-age dual-threat quarterback or stay traditional? Did Kyle Shanahan tip his hand?

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Kyle Shanahan's Jimmy Garoppolo reservations stem from injuries

Kyle Shanahan explained how Jimmy Garoppolo's injury history has impacted the team

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Posted Up - Julius Erving on why LeBron doesn’t make his top all-time NBA teams

The Basketball Hall of Famer joined the Posted Up with Chris Haynes podcast to discuss which players in today’s game could play in any era — and ranks his top teams all-time, which doesn’t include the player who is arguably the game’s greatest today. Hear the full conversation on the Posted Up with Chris Haynes podcast. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen.

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Thunder at Celtics: Live stream, lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for 4/27

Everything you need to know for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City.

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Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Jusuf Nurkic had some unique stat lines vs Memphis

You don't see these stat lines every day.

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Packers GM: Aaron Rodgers is 'our quarterback for the foreseeable future'

Brian Gutekunst said the Packers are "working through" multiple options to reduce their salary cap, including restructuring Aaron Rodgers' contract.

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Don’t expect Steelers to select a center at No. 24

Steelers GM Kevin Colbert discusses the 2021 NFL center draft class.

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Chargers aren't only AFC West team fixing offensive line ahead of NFL draft

Rebuilding the offensive line seems to be a theme in the AFC West as Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs and Raiders prepare for the NFL draft.

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Packers GM has rebuttal for concerns about free agency inactivity

The Packers lacked flexibility after signing Aaron Jones, David Bakhtiari and Kenny Clark to massive new deals.

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Von Miller, other Broncos show up for offseason workouts

The story that helped bridge the gap between free agency and the draft has faded away, for the most part. While some players may indeed be staying away from voluntary offseason workouts, it’s hardly the avalanche that had been envisioned. On Monday, Broncos linebacker Von Miller showed up for offseason workouts in Denver, according to [more]

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Former Dolphins OL Isaiah Wilson unveils new career path amid NFL flop

Former Dolphins OL Isaiah Wilson unveils new career path amid NFL flop

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Steve Wyche confirms Falcons fielding calls for Julio Jones

On Monday morning, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported that the Falcons are fielding trade calls for Julio Jones, and doubled down on those reports Monday afternoon.

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NFL draft rumors: 49ers have tough Trey Lance decision after wanting Mac Jones

The 49ers reportedly felt comfortable taking Alabama QB Mac Jones at first, before Trey Lance has now made it a "tough decision."

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Kyle Shanahan 'alive' comment prompts George Kittle response

George Kittle had a great reaction to Kyle Shanahan's ambiguous comments about trading Jimmy Garoppolo.

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Did the Saints’ blundering 2018 draft set back the franchise?

The Saints dropped the ball on their 2018 draft class, but did trading up for Marcus Davenport really set back the franchise?

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Why Kyle Shanahan calls reaction to 49ers' trade price 'dramatic'

Kyle Shanahan downplayed the magnitude of the team's blockbuster trade to No. 3

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Former Raiders defensive back Mike Davis dies at 65

Mike Davis played for the Raiders from 1978-85 and won two Super Bowls with the franchise.

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Packers draft preview: Question marks still linger at inside linebacker

Previewing the inside linebacker position for the Green Bay Packers ahead of the 2021 NFL draft.

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Report: 49ers debating Mac Jones, Trey Lance at No. 3

The San Francisco 49ers have reportedly narrowed their focus at the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft

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Prospect for the Pack: Miami edge rusher Jaelan Phillips

Draft profile of Miami edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, a potential pick for the Packers in the 2021 NFL draft.

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Josh Jacobs and Kenyan Drake named among best RB duos

Josh Jacobs and Kenyan Drake named among best RB duos

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2021 NFL Draft Preview

Catch all of our 2021 NFL Draft content right here, featuring props, draft comparisons, rankings and much more. (Scott Horner/USA TODAY Network photo illustration via Imagn Content Services, LLC)

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2021 NFL draft: Who could be darkhorse pick for Chargers in Round 1?

Chargers Wire's Gavino Borquez identifies a dynamic defensive lineman that Los Angeles could target.

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Jarrett Allen with a dunk vs the Washington Wizards

Jarrett Allen (Cleveland Cavaliers) with a dunk vs the Washington Wizards, 04/25/2021

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Steph Curry has 'created a new position,' Steve Kerr believes

There continues to be debate over whether Steph Curry is a point guard or shooting guard. Gary Payton says SG. Steve Kerr says both.

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Why Steve Kerr feels for Klay Thompson while rehab progresses

Steve Kerr provided an update on Klay Thompson, including how he's doing mentally and where he's at in his rehab.

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Bradley Beal now fourth in all-time games played for the Wizards

Bradley Beal surpassed Charles Jones to move into fourth on the Wizards all-time games played list.

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Steph Curry's 2021 NBA MVP bid gains Duncan Robinson's support

The Miami Heat's Duncan Robinson gushed over Steph Curry on his podcast, where he supported Curry's contention for the MVP award.

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Sixers veterans pass message on to teammates to end 4-game skid

The veterans on the Philadelphia 76ers pass along messages to get the team back on track.

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2021 NFL draft profile: Alabama RB Najee Harris

Everything NFL draft fans need to know about Alabama running back Najee Harris

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Dillon Brooks hasn’t forgotten what the Blazers did to Grizzlies inside NBA Bubble

A budding rivalry?

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WATCH: Jaylen Brown scores 20 points, 8 rebounds vs. Hornets (4/25)

Brown was a bright spot in an an otherwise mediocre outing for Boston on Sunday.

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Game Recap: Grizzlies 120, Trail Blazers 113

The Grizzlies defeated the Trail Blazers, 120-113, sweeping their two-game back-to-back series. Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 28 points and eight rebounds, while Jonas Valanciunas added 21 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. CJ McCollum (27 points) and Damian Lillard (23 points) combined for 50 points for the Trail Blazers, while Jusuf Nurkic tallied 16 points and a season-high 19 rebounds in the losing effort. The Grizzlies improve to 31-28 on the season, while the Trail Blazers fall to 32-28.

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Watch Durant score 33 in return, Irving add 34, Nets beat Suns

Blake Griffin scored 15 points to help the Eastern Conference leaders improve to 25-7 at home.

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2021 NFL draft: Seven-round order for all 259 picks; updated for Chiefs-Ravens trade

Here is the round-by-round order for the 2021 NFL draft, which is scheduled to be held in Cleveland from April 29-May 1.

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Former Raiders great Mike Davis dies at 65

Mike Davis, who had a nine-year NFL career, has died, the Raiders announced Sunday. He was 65. “The Raiders Family is deeply saddened by the passing of Mike Davis,” the team said in a statement. “Mike made one of the most famous plays in franchise history, the ‘Red Right 88′ interception to clinch the 1980 [more]

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Thor's 2021 NFL Draft position rankings

Thor Nystrom drops his 2021 NFL Draft position rankings -- covering more than 600 prospects -- with comps and RAS scores (AP)

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San Francisco 49ers 7-round mock draft with trades

A 7-round mock draft complete with trades for the San Francisco 49ers.

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Ranking the Chargers offensive units ahead of 2021 NFL draft

Chargers Wire's Gavino Borquez ranks the offensive side of the ball, from the strongest to the weakest.

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Top blocks from Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons

Top blocks from Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons, 04/24/2021

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Mason Plumlee with an alley oop vs the Indiana Pacers

Mason Plumlee (Detroit Pistons) with an alley oop vs the Indiana Pacers, 04/24/2021

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Malcolm Brogdon with a buzzer beater vs the Detroit Pistons

Malcolm Brogdon (Indiana Pacers) with a buzzer beater vs the Detroit Pistons, 04/24/2021

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Frank Jackson with a 2-pointer vs the Indiana Pacers

Frank Jackson (Detroit Pistons) with a 2-pointer vs the Indiana Pacers, 04/24/2021

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Doug McDermott with a 2-pointer vs the Detroit Pistons

Doug McDermott (Indiana Pacers) with a 2-pointer vs the Detroit Pistons, 04/24/2021

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Jerami Grant with a deep 3 vs the Indiana Pacers

Jerami Grant (Detroit Pistons) with a deep 3 vs the Indiana Pacers, 04/24/2021

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New on Sports Illustrated: UFC 261 Live Blog: Results, Highlights and Analysis

A championship tripleheader is about to take place in front of a packed crowd at UFC 261.

A championship tripleheader is about to take place in front of a packed crowd at UFC 261.

Whether it is too early for a full stadium is an entirely different subject, but the crowd will certainly add life to the fights on the main card. Headlined by a welterweight championship fight pitting Kamaru Usman against Jorge Masvidal, this has all the pieces necessary to be a tremendous card. The great Valentina Shevchenko also defends her flyweight title against Jessica Andrade, and Zhang Weili looks to make a statement in her strawweight title defense against Rose Namajunas, her toughest opponent to date.

Even the non-title bouts are compelling. In light heavyweight competition, Jimmy Crute looks to take the next step to stardom with a victory against Anthony Smith. Middleweights Chris Weidman and Uriah Hall also meet in a very exciting matchup, one that could spell doom for Weidman in UFC if he loses.

The focus here will be on Usman-Masvidal. This is a night of second chances; for Masvidal, who lost to Usman last summer; for Andrade, who seeks to erase the tag of fluke champion from her resume; and Namajunas, who has a chance to reclaim the title that once belonged to her.

Top to bottom, the entire 261 represents a massive night for the UFC.

New on Sports Illustrated: Fernando Tatis Jr. Takes Trevor Bauer Deep, Taunts by Covering One Eye

Tatis led off Saturday's game with a home run, then covered one eye while rounding the bases as a callback to Bauer's spring training antics.

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Another day, another home run by Fernando Tatis Jr.—this time with a twist.

As if the Dodgers-Padres rivalry couldn't get any more juicy, Tatis led off Saturday's game by homering off of Trevor Bauer, his third home run in his last six at-bats. Prior to Friday's outburst, Tatis was 4-for-25 (.160) since coming off the injured list, so it's safe to say he's snapped out of his mini-slump.

Tatis seemed to enjoy this one a bit more than usual, though, as he covered one eye and looked back at the Padres dugout as he rounded first base.

The move was a nice callback to spring training when Bauer decided to pitch against the Padres with one eye closed. At the time, Bauer said he was "just having a little bit of fun," and he was simply trying to make the game more challenging for himself.

"I figured if they can't score off me with one eye open, it's gonna be difficult to score off me with two eyes open," Bauer said, per ESPN's Alden Gonzalez.

It's clear the Padres remembered Bauer's antics. Bauer tossed six innings with one run allowed in his first matchup against San Diego, departing with a lead that the Dodgers bullpen would eventually give up. He retired Tatis in all three matchups that game, though he allowed a home run to Jake Cronenworth.

Regardless of how his taunt is received in the Dodgers dugout, it's been a banner couple of games for Tatis. His two-homer game came on the anniversary of his father hitting two grand slams in one inning (also at Dodger Stadium). 

And because baseball is beautiful, what did Tatis Sr. do the day after his pair of grand slams? That's right, hit another home run—though he likely kept both eyes open while rounding the bases.

More MLB Coverage:

• Fernando Tatis Jr. Homers Twice Off Kershaw On Dad's Grand Slam Anniversary
• Daily Cover: Mets' Analytics Director Has All the Answers—At the Oscars
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FB: Cooper, Owen, Katzer shine in spring game; Guarantano injured

Gray Squad Captures the Victory in the Crimson and Gray Spring Game!!!Full recap to come on https://ift.tt/3xp4HIL | @BECU pic.twitter.com/GmfIYY8x1D— Washington State Football (@WSUCougarFB) April 24, 2021 Washington State Football held its annual Crimson and Gray Game at Martin Stadium Saturday afternoon.

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Celtics at Hornets: Live stream, lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for 4/25

Everything you need to know about Sunday's game with Charlotte.

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Hornets vs. Celtics: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Sunday

After picking up an important win on Friday, the Hornets (29-30) have an even more important game on Sunday afternoon against the Celtics (32-28)

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Giannis Antetokounmpo reaches two franchise milestones as Bucks rout Sixers for season sweep

Giannis Antetokounmpo passed 12,000 career points and reached No. 2 on the Bucks' all-time list as Milwaukee finished 3-0 against Philadelphia.

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Magic coach Steve Clifford tests positive for COVID-19

Clifford had gotten his first vaccine shot already.

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Vikings players who have alluded to switching their numbers

Which Minnesota Vikings players do you want to see get new numbers for the 2021 NFL season?

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Magic coach Steve Clifford tests positive, status uncertain

Orlando coach Steve Clifford has tested positive for coronavirus, though he and the team are waiting on re-tests before determining if he will have to miss time. Clifford does not expect to be cleared in time for Sunday's home game against Indiana, though no final determination has been made yet. ''I feel fine,'' Clifford said Saturday evening.

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Game Recap: Bucks 132, 76ers 94

The Bucks defeated the 76ers, 132-94. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 24 points (9-12 FG), along with 14 rebounds and seven assists in 24 minutes of play, while Jrue Holiday added 12 points, five assists and four steals in the victory. Dwight Howard tallied 12 points and 12 rebounds for the 76ers in the losing effort. The Bucks improve to 37-22 on the season, while the 76ers fall to 39-21.

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Boston’s bad COVID luck has Evan Fournier anxious to get to work with Celtics

The former Magic shooting guard wants to get back into the the thick of things as soon as possible.

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Bulls' Billy Donovan confirms Zach LaVine to miss at least 2 weeks

The All-Star guard and leading scorer landed in the league's health and safety protocols on April 15 and isn't on the Bulls' three-game trip.

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Sixers say they just need to get healthy following 4th straight defeat

The Philadelphia 76ers believe they just need to get healthy in order to get back on track.

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Antetokounmpo scores 24, Bucks trounce Embiid-less 76ers 132-94

Giannis Antetokounmpo moved into second place on Milwaukee's career scoring list.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Rob Gronkowski Sets Guinness World Record With Catch Before Arizona Spring Game

Before Arizona's annual spring game, Gronk caught a ball that was dropped from 600 feet in the air.

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Rob Gronkowski paid a visit to his old stomping grounds on Saturday and set a Guinness World Record before Arizona's annual spring game.

Gronkowski, who also served as a coach for the game, was unveiled to the Wildcats team in full uniform before coach Jedd Fisch explained to his team why he was suited up. 

The four-time Super Bowl champion would be attempting the highest altitude catch in history at 600 feet in the air. The ball was dropped from a helicopter hovering above Arizona Stadium and although it took three attempts, the record ended with a signature Gronk spike before he was mobbed by the team. 

The previous world record was made in 2017 at TCU when a ball was dropped from 573 feet in the air and it was caught by Tyler Toney during part of a "Dude Perfect" YouTube video series, per the Arizona Daily Star's Justin Spears.

If that video isn't good enough, there was another angle that captured the pure hilarity of the situation. Wildcats legend Tedy Bruschi, who also took on guest coaching, was in attendance and his reaction to the catch was something to see. 

You can say what you want about Gronk, but you can never say he's boring. 

"Every time you step on that field, you got to raise that bar to another level baby, and I just raised that bar to this level baby," he said after he set the world record.

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Prospect for the Pack: Stanford CB Paulson Adebo

Draft profile for Stanford cornerback Paulson Adebo, a potential pick for the Green Bay Packers in the 2021 NFL draft.

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Chargers GM Tom Telesco talks edge, cornerback positions ahead of NFL draft

Chargers general manager Tom Telesco implied that the team will address the positions in the draft.

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Payton Pritchard with a deep 3 vs the Brooklyn Nets

Payton Pritchard (Boston Celtics) with a deep 3 vs the Brooklyn Nets, 04/23/2021

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Marcus Smart with an and one vs the Brooklyn Nets

Marcus Smart (Boston Celtics) with an and one vs the Brooklyn Nets, 04/23/2021

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Tristan Thompson with a 2-pointer vs the Brooklyn Nets

Tristan Thompson (Boston Celtics) with a 2-pointer vs the Brooklyn Nets, 04/23/2021

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Goran Dragic with a 3-pointer vs the Atlanta Hawks

Goran Dragic (Miami Heat) with a 3-pointer vs the Atlanta Hawks, 04/23/2021

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Jayson Tatum with a dunk vs the Brooklyn Nets

Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics) with a dunk vs the Brooklyn Nets, 04/23/2021

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New on Sports Illustrated: Jacob deGrom Makes History in 15-Strikeout Outing

With 50 strikeouts, deGrom passed Shane Bieber and Nolan Ryan for the most punch-outs in a player's first four starts in big-league history.

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At this point, every Jacob deGrom outing is appointment television.

The two-time Cy Young Award winner was in peak form Friday night against the Nationals, tossing his second career shutout with a career-high 15 strikeouts. That brings his season punch-out total to 50, breaking the previous record of 48 for most strikeouts in a player's first four outings held by Shane Bieber (2021) and Nolan Ryan (1978).

Because he can do no wrong, deGrom also went 2-for-4 at the plate with an RBI double. He's 6-for-11 on the season and has a hit in every game he's played in, and has scored more runs (three) than earned runs given up (one).

The Mets won, 6-0, as deGrom lowered his career ERA to 2.55—the lowest in Mets history. He allowed just two hits and no walks on the night.

deGrom has notched at least 14 strikeouts in his last three starts, becoming the third player ever to accomplish that feat along with Gerrit Cole (2019) and Pedro Martínez (1999). He's the first Mets pitcher to strike out 15 since Al Leiter on Aug. 8, 1999, per MLB.com's Sarah Langs.

Of his 109 pitches, 10 clocked in at 100 miles per hour or harder, topping out at 101 mph. deGrom got 30 swings-and-misses and retired the last 19 batters of the game.

So far this season, deGrom has allowed just 13 hits and one earned run over 29 innings, with 50 strikeouts and a 0.31 ERA. Be sure to set your calendars—his next start is scheduled for Friday at Philadelphia.

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Justin Reid has not yet talked with the Texans about a contract extension

Safety Justin Reid, who is entering the last year of his contract, has not yet broached the subject of an extension with the Houston Texans.

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Warriors not discussing playing Leandro Barbosa amid roster pinch

Could the Warriors turn to a familiar face on its coaching staff in Kent Bazemore and Damion Lee's absence?

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Watch Paul George’s layup stop, sit between backboard, rim

Paul George has a soft touch on his layups, but this is just ridiculous.

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Steph Curry is NBA MVP favorite, according to U.S. Twitter data

Who are we to argue with Twitter data?

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Prospect for the Pack: Oklahoma C Creed Humphrey

The draft profile of Oklahoma center Creed Humphrey, a potential pick for the Green Bay Packers in the 2021 NFL draft.

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2021 NFL Draft: Why Mike Silver believes 49ers pick Mac Jones

With six days until the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, are the 49ers back at square one?

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Packers CB Chandon Sullivan signs restricted FA tender

The Packers slot cornerback will be back in the mix in 2021.

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26 years ago, Raiders picked a player who chose religion over football

In 1987, the Raiders took a seventh-round flier on Bo Jackson. It paid off. Eight years later, the Raiders took a similar chance with a sixth-round pick. It didn’t pan out. In researching potential selections for Friday’s PFT Live draft regarding the biggest “holy crap” moments in draft history, I stumbled across an item from [more]

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Jae'Sean Tate had Warriors contract agreement before COVID-19

The Warriors nearly brought in the rookie before the 2019-20 season was put on pause.

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James Borrego provides update on LaMelo Ball’s rehab, potential return date

After a week of rehab since having his cast on his fractured wrist removed on Monday, LaMelo Ball is nearing a return to the lineup for the Charlotte Hornets.

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Hornets’ James Borrego: LaMelo Ball making progress in wrist rehab

Ball had the cast removed from his wrist on Monday and has had no setbacks to this point of his rehab.

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Jazz aim to keep winning in Donovan Mitchell's absence

It's been four months since the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves played each other, but it seems even longer considering the vastly different directions their seasons have gone in the meantime. On Dec. 26, Minnesota took advantage of some late-game miscues by Utah, and held on for a 116-111 road victory at Vivint Arena. "We played a tough game today," Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns said at the time.

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Zach Collins rules out regular-season return with Blazers

If Zach Collins returns, it will be during the postseason.

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Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie says it’s “realistic” he could return during playoffs

"The ramp-up to be able to play in a playoff atmosphere is realistic."

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Patriots reportedly almost selected Richard Sherman in 2011 NFL Draft

Apparently, the New England Patriots were strongly considering Richard Sherman with one of their early picks in the 2011 NFL Draft.

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Rapoport: What sparked Orlando Brown's trade to the Chiefs

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport shares what sparked Baltimore Ravens tackle Orlando Brown's trade to the Kansas City Chiefs. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network

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When is 2021 NFL Draft: Dates, schedule, start time, TV channel, draft order, how to watch

Will Trevor Lawrence be picked first overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars? How many quarterbacks will be taken in the first round? These questions will soon be answered as the 2021 NFL Draft is right around the corner. NBC Sports has you covered with all you need to know about this year’s draft coverage including the

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Jets' Robert Saleh speaks on Richard Sherman, potential interest

Having spent the past three seasons coaching Richard Sherman, new Jets head coach Robert Saleh knows what the veteran cornerback brings to an NFL team.

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2021 NFL Draft: Zach Wilson has reportedly reached out to former Jets QBs about playing in New York

Zach Wilson has already begun reaching out to former Jets QBs to pick their brains about playing in the spotlight of the Big Apple, per NFL Network.

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Former Florida State, NFL linebacker Geno Hayes, 33, under hospice care

Geno Hayes, who played three seasons at Florida State and seven in the NFL with the Buccaneers, Bears and Jaguars, is under hospice care.

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Jaylon Smith on Dak Prescott: 'He's got a lot to prove' in 2021

Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith joins "NFL Total Access" to offer advice for 2021 NFL Draft prospects who may slide due to injury concerns, talk about expectations for Dallas' defense in 2021 and more. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network

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Former NFL linebacker Geno Hayes enters hospice care with liver disease

Former Buccaneers, Bears, and Jaguars linebacker Geno Hayes has been moved to hospice care, two years after being diagnosed with liver disease. Jenna Laine of ESPN.com explains that Hayes had been placed on a waiting list for a liver transplant in December, after 20 hospitalizations in the past year. He has now been moved to [more]

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49ers signing Maurice Hurst, ex-Raider, for more D-line depth

The 49ers add more depth to their defensive line by bringing in ex-Raider Maurice Hurst.

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Just Fields more 'pure QB' than Kyler Murray, NFL coordinator says

One NFL coordinator described Ohio State QB Justin Fields as a more 'pure QB' than Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray.

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Jets' Joe Douglas explains what he's looking for in next franchise quarterback

Jets GM Joe Douglas may not say it out loud, but all signs point to BYU QB Zach Wilson getting chosen with the No. 2 overall pick.

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Detroit Pistons game score vs. San Antonio Spurs: Live scoring updates

Detroit Pistons game time, TV channel, radio info, score, live updates and analysis as they play the San Antonio Spurs

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Former Thunder wing Justin Jackson signs with Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks signed former OKC Thunder forward Justin Jackson to a two-way contract, the team announced Wednesday.

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Lakers star Davis still set to end long absence against Mavs

DALLAS (AP) Anthony Davis is still on track to end the longest absence of the eight-time All-Star's NBA career as the Los Angeles Lakers open a four-game road trip with the first of two in Dallas. The Lakers star was on the court for pregame workouts Thursday night, and coach Frank Vogel said he expects Davis to start and play all of his 15 planned minutes in the first half. Fellow star LeBron James is still at least a couple of weeks of returning from an ankle injury.

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Gary Payton breaks down the Brooklyn Nets’ chances of winning it all

Gary Payton has some concerns about the Brooklyn Nets as we get closer to the playoffs. .

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How Hawks guard Trae Young's injury will impact the Boston Celtics

Hawks PG Trae Young has suffered an ankle injury and his diagnosis is in. This could have a big impact on the Boston Celtics.

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Sources: Damion Lee in COVID-19 protocol; says he got vaccine

Damion Lee could be out for up to two weeks, which would be a major blow to a limited bench unit.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Padres Place Dinelson Lamet on 10-Day Injured List

Lamet exited his season debut Wednesday with tightness in his right forearm. Manager Jayce Tingler said Lamet is feeling "very, very good."

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One day after leaving his first start of the season with right forearm tightness, Dinelson Lamet was placed back on the 10-day injured list.

Lamet missed the start of the season while dealing with a strained UCL, which kept him out of action during the Padres' postseason run in 2020. He lasted two innings and 29 pitches against the Brewers on Wednesday, allowing no runs on one hit with four strikeouts.

In 12 starts last season, Lamet went 3-1 with a 2.09 ERA, striking out 93 batters in 69 innings. He gave up one earned run or fewer in nine of his 12 starts and never allowed more than three, finishing fourth in the National League Cy Young Award voting.

Relief pitcher Keone Kela was also placed on the IL with shoulder tightness.

Padres manager Jayce Tingler said Lamet feels "very, very good" today and will try to throw tomorrow, per Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times. Tingler said the plan is for Lamet to start once his 10 days are up, if all things go well between now and then.

Lamet previously suffered a torn UCL and underwent Tommy John surgery, forcing him to miss the entire 2018 season.

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Ron Rivera defends handling of Alex Smith after QB says Washington coaches were 'patronizing' with his return

Alex Smith wasn't happy with how Washington handled his improbable return.

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Mike Mayock on Raiders' approach with No. 17 pick

Raiders general manager Mike Mayock talks about Las Vegas' approach with the No. 17 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network

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Former Raiders DT Maurice Hurst and DE Arden Key both join 49ers

Former Raiders DT Maurice Hurst and DE Arden Key both join 49ers

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Top offensive line prospect Penei Sewell turns his passion into rage on the football field

Yahoo Sports’ Lead Draft Analyst Eric Edholm goes 1-on-1 with Oregon Left Tackle Penei Sewell thanks to USAA. The highest rated offensive lineman entering the 2021 NFL Draft describes his childhood in American Samoa, his decision to opt out of the 2020 NCAA season, and where he thinks he may go in the Draft. In advance of the NFL Draft, Penei Sewell partnered with USAA, Official NFL Salute to Service Partner, to offer fans an inside look at how his military-inspired-upbringing and his family’s history of military service have prepared him for success in life, on and off the football field. Click here to learn more about Sewell’s military background.

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Maurice Hurst signing with 49ers

The 49ers came to terms with former Raiders defensive lineman Arden Key on Wednesday. Former Raiders defensive lineman Maurice Hurst is following Key to Santa Clara. Hurst announced Thursday he has come to terms with the 49ers. “49ers Let’s Go to Work!! This defense is about to go crazy!! Time to eat!” Hurst wrote on [more]

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All or Nothing is, for this year and maybe for good, nothing

The series is called All or Nothing. This year, it will be nothing. Via Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, the Amazon Prime series that follows an NFL team through a full season current is in limbo. There will be no season based on the 2020 NFL campaign, due to the pandemic. It’s future is [more]

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NFL limits teams to only 5 tryout players at rookie minicamps in 2021

The National Football League has limited teams to just five tryout players at rookie minicamps this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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NFL will allow only five tryout players at rookie minicamps

Cardinals cornerback Malcolm Butler, Vikings receiver Adam Thielen and Chargers cornerback Chris Harris Jr. are former tryout players. All three got their starts at a rookie minicamp, showing enough to get signed. With the rookie minicamps canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some potential NFL players went unnoticed and unsigned. They may never [more]

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Darius Garland with a deep 3 vs the Chicago Bulls

Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers) with a deep 3 vs the Chicago Bulls, 04/21/2021

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Isaac Okoro with a dunk vs the Chicago Bulls

Isaac Okoro (Cleveland Cavaliers) with a dunk vs the Chicago Bulls, 04/21/2021

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Bruce Brown with a 2-pointer vs the Toronto Raptors

Bruce Brown (Brooklyn Nets) with a 2-pointer vs the Toronto Raptors, 04/21/2021

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Isaiah Hartenstein with an alley oop vs the Chicago Bulls

Isaiah Hartenstein (Cleveland Cavaliers) with an alley oop vs the Chicago Bulls, 04/21/2021

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Thaddeus Young with a dunk vs the Cleveland Cavaliers

Thaddeus Young (Chicago Bulls) with a dunk vs the Cleveland Cavaliers, 04/21/2021

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Larry Nance Jr. with a dunk vs the Chicago Bulls

Larry Nance Jr. (Cleveland Cavaliers) with a dunk vs the Chicago Bulls, 04/21/2021

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Denzel Valentine with a dunk vs the Cleveland Cavaliers

Denzel Valentine (Chicago Bulls) with a dunk vs the Cleveland Cavaliers, 04/21/2021

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Daniel Theis with a dunk vs the Cleveland Cavaliers

Daniel Theis (Chicago Bulls) with a dunk vs the Cleveland Cavaliers, 04/21/2021

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Top plays from Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets

Top plays from Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets, 04/21/2021

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Magic Johnson on taking COVID-19 vaccine, Lakers’ players comfort level & attending games

The NBA and the NBPA have not required players to take the COVID vaccine, but they're hoping ex players like Magic Johnson can persuade them to do so.

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Landry Shamet with a 2-pointer vs the Toronto Raptors

Landry Shamet (Brooklyn Nets) with a 2-pointer vs the Toronto Raptors, 04/21/2021

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DeAndre Jordan with a dunk vs the Toronto Raptors

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New on Sports Illustrated: Sources: Significant Changes Coming to Fall Camps After February Concussion Study

Significant changes are coming to fall camp, including a major reduction of full-pad practices and the abolishment of collision exercises, sources tell Sports Illustrated.

Change is coming to college football, and this time, the modifications are on the field.

While the last several weeks have been spent on

transfer legislation and athlete compensation changes, college sports leaders are poised to make an adjustment between the lines: Preseason camp is getting a facelift.

In response to results from a five-year concussion study released earlier this spring, an NCAA legislative committee is deeply exploring ways to make the annual August camp a safer place, officials told Sports Illustrated in interviews this week. The Football Oversight Committee (FOC), college football’s highest policy-making group, plans to present recommendations soon that will significantly change one of football’s most grueling traditions.

Committee members are considering a reduction of full-padded camp practices (from 21 to eight), the complete abolishment of collision exercises (such as the “Oklahoma” drill) and limiting a team to two scrimmages per camp (lowered from three and a half).

The changes stem from a study published in February that was funded by the NCAA and Department of Defense. The study tracked head exposures in six Division I college football teams from 2015 to '19, finding that 72% of concussions occurred during practice and nearly 50% happened in preseason practice, despite it representing just one-fifth of the football season. Total head impacts in the preseason occurred at twice the rate of the regular season. More than 650 players from Virginia Tech, North Carolina, Wisconsin, UCLA, Air Force and Army were involved in the study.

The study leaves college administrators with no choice but to again adjust college football’s preseason camp policies, says Shane Lyons, the West Virginia athletic director and the chair of the FOC.

“The data is the data,” Lyons told SI. “We’re going to have to make changes. We have to reduce the exposure that we’re having with concussions in the preseason practice time period.”

Though the changes seem significant, they shouldn’t impact the majority of coaches in a dramatic way. Results from an American Football Coaches Association survey this spring showed that many coaches already adhere to such camp practices, says Todd Berry, the AFCA executive director.

The potential new rules have coaches mainly concerned in one area: preparing their young players for high-speed college-level game contact.

“Our coaches don’t want concussions. We don’t go out there and just beat each other up,” Berry says. “There’s no value in that, but there does need to be enough contact to allow players to prepare their bodies for contact or else you’re asking for more injuries on the field. What coaches are concerned about is being able to evaluate a younger player and teach them how to prepare for contact.”

The changes are far from official. A subgroup of the FOC has spent the last several weeks ironing out details and will present the changes to the full committee at its meeting Thursday. Afterward, the new policies will be sent to member schools for feedback before the FOC officially recommends the legislation to the NCAA Division I Council, which must in turn OK the changes at its meeting on May 19.

The new rules are the latest way the NCAA is attempting to relax what was once known as the most excruciating and laborious experience in football. For years now, fall camp has seen its teeth removed in the name of safety. In 2017, the NCAA banned two-a-days, and in 2018, the governing body reduced the number of preseason practices from 29 to 25.

The latest impending modifications keep both the number of practices (25) over the same amount of days (29) but adjust the type of practices coaches can hold.

In the latest working model, a 25-practice camp must include at least nine non-contact, padless practices (helmets only). That’s up from the current rule of two mandatory padless practices, which are part of an acclimatization period at the beginning of each camp. No more than eight practices can feature full pads and full contact, up from 21 under the current rule.

Lyons refers to the working model as 9-8-8: a minimum of nine padless practices, eight practices in shells (helmets and shoulder pads) and a maximum of eight practices in full pads with full contact. In shells, players cannot be tackled to the ground, under current rules.

The working model would also reduce scrimmages from three and a half to two; would permit a maximum of 90 minutes of full tackling in any one single padded practice; and would prohibit more than two consecutive full-padded practices, requiring coaches to wedge in non-contact and shell practices.

Lyons left the door ajar to future changes in the model.

“Is it going to be the perfect model? No,” Lyons says, “but it’s not the end all be all. We’re in a short time frame here to make these changes. Does the camp in 2022 look different? It could.”

One thing that may never return to college football practices: the archaic head-knocking, one-on-one collision drills. That includes the Oklahoma drill, Board drill and Bull in the Ring. The prohibition on these drills would be year round, barring the exercises completely from college football.

The changes are along similar lines to what the NFL and its players union has done. Their collective bargaining agreement limits padded practices and these collision drills.

“A lot of our coaches have already done away with the drills,” Berry says. “I don’t know anybody that has done Bull in the Ring since the 1980s.”

No other changes are expected to camp. The committee rejected a request from the SEC to expand camp by six days to allow for more days off. According to a letter obtained by SI and sent to the FOC, the league wanted to hold 25 practices over 35 days, lengthening camp to spread out its full-contact practices.

Meanwhile, summer workouts will revert to the same protocols as years past, Lyons says, meaning the elimination of the two-week OTA-type workouts that football teams were allowed the last two weeks of last July.

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New on Sports Illustrated: A's Run Winning Streak to 11 Games in Most Ridiculous Way Possible

How do you score three runs in one inning without getting a hit? The A's somehow found a way.

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Somebody call Brad Pitt and Chris Pratt, because the Oakland A's simply cannot lose.

The A's beat the Twins on Wednesday, 13–12 (!!) in 10 innings, to run their win streak to 11 games in what was perhaps the wildest game of the young season. There was a lot going on in this one, including six lead changes, 13 pitchers, seven home runs and 31 hits—but skip right ahead to the 10th inning.

The Twins took a 12–10 lead in the top half of the inning thanks to a massive two-run homer by Byron Buxton. Then, Minnesota retired the the first two A's batters in the home half of the frame before Seth Brown and Elvis Andrus each worked walks to load the bases. That brought up Mark Canha, who hit a routine ground ball to Twins second baseman Travis Blankenhorn, who subsequently did this:

Blankenhorn entered the game as a pinch runner in the top half of the inning, replacing third baseman Josh Donaldson and shifting second baseman Luis Arraez to third. That decision had an immense domino effect that would be fully realized one batter after Blankenhorn's error kept the A's in the game.

Oakland's next batter, Ramón Laureano, fouled off five consecutive pitches before hitting a ground ball to Arraez, who threw it roughly eight feet up the right field line and gifted the A's an improbable victory.

Somehow, someway, the A's got three runs on zero hits in the 10th inning. After Stephen Piscotty flied out to center field to lead off the inning, the ball never even left the infield—that is, until Arraez's errant throw on the game's final play.

Since starting the season 1-7 and looking pretty awful doing it, the A's have completely flipped the switch and vaunted all the way into first place in the American League West. The offense has done a complete turnaround, while the pitching staff—despite today's 12-run shelling—has delivered as well, throwing four shutouts in the past six games.

Will the A's lose again this season? Probably, but at present, it's hard to see how they ever could.

Lynn Bowden Jr. has his eyes on sporting No. 6 for the Dolphins

Lynn Bowden Jr. has his eyes on sporting No. 6 for the Dolphins

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Ryan Day: Justin Fields’ health has never been an issue

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields has told NFL teams he is managing epilepsy, a neurological condition that can cause seizures. The NFL Media report indicates the condition has not affected Fields on the football field, and Ohio State coach Ryan Day issued a statement confirming that. “Justin’s health, toughness and work ethic have never been [more]

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Dolphins GM reveals 49ers' 'very aggressive' pursuit of No. 3 pick

Dolphins GM Chris Grier discusses the trade with the 49ers for the third overall pick in the NFL draft.

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Wizards rookie Deni Avdija suffers gruesome lower-leg injury, needs wheelchair to leave court

Avdija appeared to suffer a serious leg injury against the Warriors on Wednesday.

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Deni Avdija exits game in wheelchair with apparent leg injury

Wizards rookie Deni Avdija exited Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors with an apparent right leg injury which required him to leave the court in a wheelchair late in the second quarter.

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Detroit Pistons game score vs. Dallas Mavericks: Live scoring updates

Detroit Pistons (18-40) vs. Dallas Mavericks (30-26): 8:30 p.m.; American Airlines Center in Dallas; Bally Sports Detroit-Plus; 950 AM

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Jordan Poole can't believe technical foul for celebrating 3-pointer

Jordan Poole was as surprised as all of us he got a tech after hitting this 3-pointer.

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Howie Roseman: We’re constantly striving to draft better

The Eagles won the franchise’s first Super Bowl title to end the 2017 season. Things have unraveled since, with the team bottoming out with a 4-11-1 campaign in 2020. Although it cost coach Doug Pederson and quarterback Carson Wentz their jobs in Philadelphia, General Manager Howie Roseman remains. The Eagles are where they are, in [more]

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Former Cowboys QB, CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo returns to Korn Ferry Tour competition

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo returns to Korn Ferry Tour competition this week in Texas.

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When is 2021 NFL Draft: Dates, schedule, start time, TV channel, draft order, how to watch

Will Trevor Lawrence be picked first overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars? How many quarterbacks will be taken in the first round? These questions will soon be answered as the 2021 NFL Draft is right around the corner. NBC Sports has you covered with all you need to know about this year’s draft coverage including the

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Adrian Peterson is looking for a contender to give him a chance for a ring

Adrian Peterson wants to play a 15th season for a chance to win a championship, but to do that, the running back needs to find a team to give him a chance. Peterson reiterated Tuesday what he said earlier this offseason: He is not ready to retire. Peterson, who turned 36 last month, has two [more]

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Seahawks OL Kyle Fuller signs exclusive rights free agent tender

Fuller was the second ERFA to sign with the Seahawks on Tuesday.

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Knicks takeaways from Tuesday's 109-97 win over Hornets, including 18 made three-pointers

The Knicks won their seven straight game, the longest current streak in the NBA, defeating the Charlotte Hornets 109-97 on Tuesday night.

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Clippers: Kawhi Leonard out until at least next week with foot injury

Leonard's health is a perpetually thorny issue.

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Boston Celtics alumni past and present react to Derek Chauvin verdict on Twitter

After the officer at the heart of the George Floyd killing was found guilty on all charges, several Boston alumni weighed in.

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Jazz at Rockets: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Wednesday

Utah's record (43-15) is the perfect inverse of Houston's mark (15-43). Even with Donovan Mitchell sidelined, the Jazz are big favorites.

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Thunder, NBA release statements following Derek Chauvin verdict

The OKC Thunder and NBA released statements after the Derek Chauvin verdict in the George Floyd case.

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NBA power rankings roundup: Thunder’s tanking is ‘finally’ on track

See how the OKC Thunder fared in national NBA power rankings released on Monday.

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49ers host former Raiders DE on free agent visit

The San Francisco 49ers met with free agent DE Arden Key.

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Former 49ers TE Jordan Reed retires after 7 seasons

Jordan Reed's one year with the 49ers will be his final NFL season. He's set to retire because of concussion-related issues.

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Bill Cowher on Jerome Bettis trade: ‘If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em’

Remembering the draft-day trade for running back Jerome Bettis 25 years ago.

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Bills admit it’s not ideal to pick up two fifth-year options

The Bills want to sign Josh Allen to a long-term deal, and Josh Allen wants to sign a long-term deal with the Bills. The Bills aren’t in a rush to get a deal done, knowing they have a fifth-year option they can exercise to ensure the quarterback remains in Buffalo at least through the 2022 [more]

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NFL releases statement after Derek Chauvin verdict

Here is the NFL's statement after the Chauvin verdict.

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Terrell Davis offers his perspective on Chauvin trial verdict

NFL Network's Terrell Davis and Steve Wyche discuss the outcome of the Derek Chauvin trial verdict. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network

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