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‘He was a basketball genius’: How a 17-year-old Kobe wowed Jerry West and the Lakers
ON THAT MONUMENTAL day, the only thing Kobe Bryant carried with him was a basketball. It was early June 1996,…
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Bartomeu spends night in jail, provisionally free
7:26 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu and ex-adviser Jaume Masferrer were released pending…
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The Cardinals’ Signing of J.J. Watt Continues the NFC West Arms Race
Only believe J.J. Watt transactional news if it’s coming directly from the real J.J. Watt. On Monday afternoon, following a…
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How to Read a Room Service Menu Like an NBA Veteran
Carmelo Anthony misses the buzz of the team group chat around dinnertime. It’s a small thing, but the rituals of…
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The Premier Lacrosse League Is Trying To Change The Game
Lacrosse has been a diffuse sport in the United States, steadily growing in popularity but with talent spread across several…
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Next Big Ten Showdown: No. 2 Michigan vs. No. 4 Illinois
Illinois coach Brad Underwood gained a new appreciation for Michigan’s season recently when he saw Baylor struggle a bit after…
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Saint Bonaventure vs Dayton: NCAA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 3/1/2021
The Saint Bonaventure Bonnies (12-4) are favorites as they try to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the…
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Liverpool legend Ian St John dies aged 82
Ian St John served Liverpool with distinction as part of a golden era in the 1960s and 70s. Phil Noble –…
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The 7 N.B.A. All-Stars Who Would Be King (or Just M.V.P.)
One of the fiercest debates among fans and observers each N.B.A. season is over who should win the Most Valuable…
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Colorado State vs Air Force: NCAA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 3/1/2021
The Colorado State Rams (15-4) are heavily favored () to continue a three-game win streak when they host the Air…
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Prairie View A&M vs Alabama State: NCAA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 3/1/2021
The Alabama State Hornets (4-11) are expected to extend a three-game losing streak when they host the Prairie View A&M…
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Irving on latest Harden display: ‘Get used to it’
After James Harden recorded his seventh triple-double since joining the Brooklyn Nets in a 124-113 overtime win over the San…
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USMNT announces Jamaica friendly for March 25
The U.S. Soccer Federation announced that the U.S. men’s national team will play a friendly against Jamaica in Wiener Neustadt,…
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N.B.A. Investigating After Jeremy Lin Said He Was Called ‘Coronavirus’
The N.B.A. G League said on Friday that it was investigating a report by Jeremy Lin, one of the best-known…
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Real or Not: Canelo Alvarez can achieve his goal; Teofimo Lopez to fight again for Top Rank?
It wasn’t close on Saturday night, and as expected, Canelo Alvarez took care of WBC mandatory challenger Avni Yildirim to…
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Transfer Talk: Bayern eye Koulibaly to set up dream duo with Upamecano
6:44 PM ET Nick JuddTransfer writer The January transfer window may seem like a distant memory, but that doesn’t mean…
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New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara is living his best life in Montana
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara had a pretty great season, racking up 1688 yards and 21 touchdowns between…
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The Rockets Are About to Begin the NBA’s Most Unconventional Rebuild
The clock has struck midnight in Houston. The Rockets started out strong in the aftermath of the James Harden trade,…
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The Houston Cougars Haven’t Been This Good Since Phi Slama Jama
In the early 1980s, the Houston men’s basketball program was the best show running. Led by two future Naismith Hall…
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Chicago Cubs top the San Diego Padres 1-0 in their Cactus League opener
The Chicago Cubs opened their Cactus League schedule with a 1-0 win in seven innings against the San Diego Padres…
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Here’s why JJ Watt chose to join the Cardinals: report
JJ Watt, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, announced on Monday that he will be joining the Arizona…
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Irv Cross, First Black Network TV Sports Analyst, Dies at 81
Irv Cross, a Pro Bowl defensive back with two N.F.L. teams who later made history as the first Black full-time…
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Heard of the Steelers? No, not them, the gay rugby team from London
When Eammon Ashton-Atkinson, an Australian television reporter, decided to film his rugby club as they went to the biannual Bingham…
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Allen, Nebraska’s leading scorer, leaves program
LINCOLN, Neb. — Teddy Allen, the Nebraska scoring leader who set the Pinnacle Bank Arena scoring record less than a…
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Milan keep Serie A title race alive, Ibra’s tone-deaf comments, Chelsea-Man United lessons, Barca chaos
Milan rose to the challenge of Roma this weekend, putting the derby defeat behind them and keeping the pressure on…
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Spurs latest in NBA to OK limited attendance
The San Antonio Spurs will begin welcoming back some fans to games March 12, meaning half the NBA now has…
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After signing fan-made portrait, Tennessee Titans’ A.J. Brown commissioned one for himself
Feb 28, 2021 Turron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football…
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Get ready for one of the most unpredictable women’s NCAA tournaments
9:45 AM ET Charlie CremeESPN.com Close Charlie Creme projects the women’s NCAA tournament bracket for ESPN.com. Another eventful Sunday in…
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Dempsey out at Binghamton after nine seasons
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University announced Monday that men’s basketball coach Tommy Dempsey is out and assistant Levell Sanders has…
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Red Sox pull plug on inning with new mercy rule
Garrett Richards had gotten only one out during his first spring training start, loading the bases and walking in one…
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‘Pretty unusual’: Why a left tackle such as 49ers’ Trent Williams going on the open market is rare
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — In an offseason full of uncertainty for the San Francisco 49ers, one thing that’s known for…
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Austin FC hopes South American talent will spur MLS debut season
The connection between Major League Soccer and South America continues to grow by leaps and bounds. MLS has has consistently…
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Michigan bumps Baylor for No. 2 behind Gonzaga
Michigan finally broke the stranglehold of Gonzaga and Baylor atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll Monday, taking advantage…
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Utd’s Shaw escapes punishment for ref comments
12:27 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Luke Shaw has escaped a ban despite the FA looking into the Manchester United defender’s…
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How J.J. Watt can get better by pairing with Cardinals’ Chandler Jones
TEMPE, Ariz. — About an hour and a half after J.J. Watt broke the news on Twitter that he’s signing…
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Fantasy hockey waiver watch: Grzelcyk, Tarasenko due back soon
Every week, we’ll mine the waiver wire for lesser-rostered assets to help your squad, whether you favor dynasty or the…
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Chiefs hope Mahomes (toe) ready for minicamp
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs are hopeful quarterback Patrick Mahomes will have recovered from recent toe surgery…
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Galaxy’s Alvarez not named in U.S. Olympic camp
United States men’s U-23 national team manager Jason Kreis has called 31 players into a training camp ahead of the…
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Mazepin ‘not proud’ of conduct in controversial video
Formula One rookie Nikita Mazepin believes he has done enough to move on from the controversy surrounding his name and,…
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Rodgers helps small businesses with $1M gift
Aaron Rodgers‘ philanthropic ways have now added up to more than $1 million given to small, locally owned businesses in…
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J.J. Watt agrees to 2-year deal with Cardinals
TEMPE, Ariz. — Free-agent pass-rusher J.J. Watt has agreed to a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals, the team announced…
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Police enter Barcelona’s stadium in search operation
Catalan police detained several people after raiding Barcelona’s stadium on Monday in a search and seizure operation, adding to the…
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Atlanta Dream Are Sold After Players’ Revolt Against Kelly Loeffler
Terri Jackson, the executive director of the players’ union, also released a statement lauding the sale. “May it send a…
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Jazz vs Pelicans: NBA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 3/1/2021
Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz (27-7) are favorites against Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans (14-19) Monday, March…
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UFC 259: The next Khabib? Why some believe Islam Makhachev is ready for greatness
IT WAS OCT. 25, 2020, and Daniel Cormier was in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, talking to UFC lightweight champion…
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Dortmund vs. Gladbach has extra bite as Marco Rose swaps clubs
Borussia Monchengladbach have gone from being the Borussia in the Bundesliga with momentum to the one struggling for confidence. ESPN’s…
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This $4.6M Luka Doncic card is the most valuable sports card of all time
A record-breaking sale was completed over the weekend, making a 2018-19 Luka Doncic card the most expensive sports card in…
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Gymnasts’ Abusers ‘Were Buds and Protected Each Other’
Early on, Geddert found another adult to joke around with: a young Larry Nassar, who was a student of osteopathy…
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Predictions for all 31 college basketball conference tournaments
Thirty-one NCAA Division I men’s basketball conferences will crown champions over a nine-day stretch that begins with the Ohio Valley…
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Man United kings of Premier League’s ‘Big Six’ bore-fests
Despite the inevitable hype, Chelsea and Manchester United produced a rather drab stalemate in the Premier League‘s most high-profile game…
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