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‘I thought it was a bad pick’: College coaches on NBA draft surprises, best values
It’s no secret that college basketball coaches and NBA front offices value different things when it comes to building a…
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Giroud and 10 of the game’s most under-appreciated strikers
Olivier Giroud is a Chelsea player no longer after completing his transfer to AC Milan last month, thus bringing his…
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Betting bullets: Colts’ $100 betting incentive shows how much NFL has changed its tune
9:00 AM ET David Purdum Close ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Doug…
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Predicting where the 11 best NBA free agents will sign in 2021
NBA free agency is finally here. Players will be able to negotiate with teams on Aug. 2 at 6 p.m.…
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Pulisic open to new defensive switch – Tuchel
Christian Pulisic played in a deeper role on the right against Arsenal. Marc Atkins/Getty Images Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has hinted…
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USWNT’s Naeher off injured in Olympic semi
Alyssa Haeher had to be replaced in the first half after picking up a knee injury. Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images…
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Simone Biles to compete in balance beam finals after withdrawing from multiple events
Simone Biles is set to compete on the balance beam after pulling out of three individual finals at the Tokyo…
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Simone Biles plans to compete in the balance beam, her last possible event in Tokyo.
Simone Biles, the headliner of the Tokyo Olympics for Team U.S.A., plans to compete in the balance beam final on…
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Franmil Reyes: Prop Bets Vs. Blue Jays For Aug. 2, 2021
Franmil Reyes will face Robbie Ray and the Toronto Blue Jays as his Cleveland Indians do battle with the Blue…
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Olympic semifinal will add to Brazil and Mexico’s brewing rivalry
A key moment came in the Copa America of 1999: Brazil were leading 2-1, but Mexico were piling on the…
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Olympics officials are still negotiating a response to a U.S. podium protest.
The standoff over free speech between the International Olympic Committee and U.S. Olympic officials continued on Tuesday, as the I.O.C.…
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George Springer: Prop Bets Vs. Indians For Aug. 2, 2021
MLB action on Monday, August 2 at Rogers Centre will see the Toronto Blue Jays and George Springer hit the…
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USMNT’s Gold Cup win will resonate far beyond lifting the trophy
LAS VEGAS — Prior to the start of the Gold Cup, United States manager Gregg Berhalter made clear that his…
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Kubo: Japan’s destiny to play Spain at Olympics
Takefusa Kubo has been instrumental in Japan‘s push for an Olympic medal, and now the promising playmaker is ready to…
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Bottas takes full blame for Hungarian GP ‘mess’
Valtteri Bottas took full responsibility for the early chaos at the Hungarian Grand Prix, which ended his and several other…
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Jessica Springsteen is far more than The Boss’ daughter
Jessica Springsteen will become an Olympian in equestrian jumping before an empty arena Tuesday at the Tokyo Olympics, taking the…
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Olympic athlete Raven Saunders becomes latest to inject politics into Toykyo games
American silver medalist shot-putter Raven Saunders delivered a political demonstration at the Olympics podium on Sunday in the latest protest…
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Teoscar Hernández: Prop Bets Vs. Indians For Aug. 2, 2021
Teoscar Hernández will stand in against the Cleveland Indians pitching staff when his Toronto Blue Jays take the field against…
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United States vs. Mexico – Football Match Report – August 1, 2021 – ESPN
Miles Robinson headed home an extra-time winner as the United States beat Mexico in the 2021 Gold Cup final on…
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Vettel reprimanded for Pride shirt at Hungarian GP
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Sebastian Vettel has been reprimanded for wearing a rainbow-coloured t-shirt with the words “Same Love” on it…
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Olympics 2021 live updates: Back to the track, U.S. women’s hoops pursues perfection and USWNT has eyes on the final
Just like that, our pool days are behind us. Team USA dominated in the water throughout these Olympic Games, but,…
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Belarus runner says team forcing departure
Belarus track sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya says her Olympic team officials tried to remove her from Japan in a dispute that…
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Sources: Heat aiming to be front-runner for Lowry
The Miami Heat are positioning themselves to become front-runners to land Kyle Lowry in a sign-and-trade agreement once discussions are…
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No. 2 prospect in Ohio State’s class decommits
ESPN 300 cornerback Jaheim Singletary decommitted from Ohio State on Sunday. Singletary is the No. 15 prospect overall and was…
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Transfer Talk: Goretzka joins Saul; Camavinga on Man Utd’s shortlist
8:33 PM ET Nick JuddTransfer writer Euro 2020 and the Copa America are over and the summer transfer window is…
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Capps, Pruett post wins at NHRA Winternationals
POMONA, Calif. — Ron Capps and Leah Pruett gave Don Schumacher Racing a nitro sweep Sunday in the Lucas Oil…
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Source: NHL rejects Kraken’s deal with Grubauer
The NHL has rejected the free-agent contract the Seattle Kraken signed with goaltender Philipp Grubauer, a source confirmed on Sunday.…
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Team USA’s Jade Carey can show her gold mettle while the best floor gymnast in the world sits out
On Sunday, newly crowned women’s gymnastics all-around champ Suni Lee competed in the uneven bars final, adding a bronze medal…
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U.S. broadcast coverage on Sunday night includes gymnastics, volleyball and basketball.
Here are some highlights of U.S. broadcast coverage on Sunday evening and overnight. Early on Monday morning, Megan Rapinoe and…
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How Esteban Ocon overcame chaos to win the Hungarian Grand Prix
Esteban Ocon’s stunning maiden victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix happened after a remarkable sequence of events which started in…
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Sale, Schwarber inching closer to joining Red Sox
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale will make a fifth minor league rehab start later this…
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Source: Kawhi declines $36M option with Clips
Kawhi Leonard has declined his $36 million player option for next season to become a free agent, a source confirmed…
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Gold and green: Olympic basketball, NBA business intersect
Evan Fournier and Nicolas Batum are going for gold, though they can’t forget about the green. Basketball and business are…
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Jean Segura: Prop Bets Vs. Pirates For Aug. 1, 2021
Jean Segura and the Philadelphia Phillies will head back to the ballpark on Sunday, August 1 to play Mitch Keller…
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Arsenal vs. Chelsea – Football Match Report – August 1, 2021 – ESPN
Ben White battles in his Arsenal debut. Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images Kai Havertz and Tammy Abraham fired Chelsea‘s…
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Lewis Hamilton suspects he has long COVID
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said he suspects he has long COVID-19, after suffering dizziness and fatigue in…
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Giannis brings Larry O’Brien Trophy to Greece
ATHENS, Greece — Giannis Antetokounmpo definitely had something to declare on his triumphant return to Greece on Sunday. The NBA…
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Italy’s Jacobs claims surprising gold in 100m
TOKYO — Usain Bolt would not recognize what went down on the Olympic track he used to own. On the…
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Brutal beauty: Is artistic swimming Tokyo’s toughest sport?
To those who dare doubt the brutality of her sport, Australian artistic swimmer Amie Thompson tells a story: About the…
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Why USWNT won’t get an easy game vs. Canada in Olympic semifinal
After the U.S. women’s national team eked past the Netherlands, the reigning champions of Europe, following a grueling 120-minute slug-fest…
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Verstappen says he was ‘taken out’ by a Merc again
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen salvaged a point but lost his Formula One championship lead to Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton at…
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Sources: Mets don’t plan to sign top pick Rocker
12:15 PM ET Jeff Passan Close ESPN ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most…
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NBA mock draft 2022: Chet Holmgren and 2 Duke players vie for top pick
The 2021 NBA Draft is behind us. That means it’s time to take our first look at the 2022 NBA…
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Bill Walsh’s message launched John Lynch to Hall of Fame
John Lynch’s football career seemed to be nearing its conclusion in 1992 when he spent the summer as a successful…
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How the World’s Fastest Men Battled for Gold in 10 Seconds
TOKYO — There is now a successor to Usain Bolt. Marcell Jacobs of Italy ran a 9.80-second 100 meters to…
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Ozzie Albies: Prop Bets Vs. Brewers For Aug. 1, 2021
Ozzie Albies will step to the plate against the Milwaukee Brewers pitching staff when his Atlanta Braves take on the…
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Bottas, Stroll get grid penalties for causing Hungary pile-up
Valtteri Bottas and Lance Stroll were both given five-place grid penalties for the next race for causing a multiple car…
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Free agency, Olympics collide for Fournier, Batum
SAITAMA, Japan — Evan Fournier and Nicolas Batum are going for gold, though they can’t forget about the green. Basketball…
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Olympic champ Lee adds bronze on uneven bars
TOKYO — Sunisa Lee came to Japan to win a gold medal. And she did. Just not the one she…
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Israel gets 1st Olympic baseball win; Mexico out
YOKOHAMA, Japan — Israel had just routed Mexico for its first Olympic baseball victory, riding a loud three-run homer by…
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