The Saints are on the verge of filling their most glaring need with Jared Cook, the top pass-catching tight end available in free agency this year, according to sources.
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Lakers officially miss playoffs for 6th year in row
Friday night’s loss to the Nets officially eliminated the Lakers from postseason contention for the sixth straight year.
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Is Sidney Crosby still the best hockey player in the world?
The debate between Sid and Connor McDavid rages. Plus, Eugene Melnyk vs. fake fans, the Week in Gritty, Jersey Fouls and more.
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Reseeding the 2019 NCAA tournament field for the round of 32
We started with 68 on Tuesday night. Now we’re down to 32. Here’s how we rank them heading into Saturday.
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NHL Power Rankings: Every team’s college hoops equivalent
Our latest ranking of all 31 teams. Plus, find out which team in the NCAA most closely resembles your favorite hockey team.
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Klay: Can’t indulge in ‘fickle’ love of media, fans
Klay Thompson, delivering another subtle poke at fans, says it’s important to remain focused on his day-to-day performance over the changing perceptions of media and fans.
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Roundtable: Predictions for Friday’s NCAA tournament games
The Madness started for real on Thursday. Here are our panel’s top takeaways from the day’s action, as well as a look-ahead at Friday’s NCAA tournament games.
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NFL experts predict: The most head-scratching free-agent moves
Do the Giants have a plan to contend, and where does Golden Tate fit? Our insiders put a bow on the free-agent frenzy.
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Who gets Golden State in Round 1? OKC’s worst-case scenario looms
They’re in no danger of missing the playoffs, but a first-round meeting with the champs is very much in play for the struggling Thunder.
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2019 NHL Draft Central: Analysis, rankings, mock drafts, more
Everything you need to know for the 2019 NHL draft, including updated rankings and prospect analysis.
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Fill out your bracket!
Create up to 25 brackets, and play against family and friends.
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Source: Kraft files motion to suppress evidence
Patriots owner Robert Kraft is scheduled to have a court hearing on March 28 on two misdemeanor counts of first-degree solicitation.
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Burfict joins Raiders, says AB pairing ‘all positive’
The Raiders signed former Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict to a one-year deal, a day after he was released by Cincinnati.
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Doc brushes off Lakers link: ‘I am going nowhere’
Doc Rivers shut down any talk of his potential candidacy for the Lakers job, saying he and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer have verbally agreed to a long-term contract extension.
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The most, least impressive NHL trade deadline acquisitions
Some trades have paid off handsomely since the deadline. Some … not so much. We identify the best and worst so far, and what comes next.
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Ranking 2019 NCAA tournament coaches as players, 1-68
A Hall of Famer, a former college player of the year at Duke, and a guy who didn’t play past the eighth grade.
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68 teams, 68 nuggets: A quick look at every team
The 68 teams have been revealed for the 2019 NCAA tournament. Here’s your brief look at every one.
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Source: QB Fitzpatrick agrees to Dolphins deal
The Dolphins might have found their quarterback for 2019, agreeing to a two-year contract with Ryan Fitzpatrick, a source told ESPN.
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Giannis outduels Embiid with 52, but 76ers prevail
Sunday’s Giannis Antetokounmpo-Joel Embiid faceoff was the first time in the past 35 seasons that two dueling players each finished with at least 40 points and 15 rebounds in a game.
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Malkin week-to-week with upper-body injury
Penguins star Evgeni Malkin is week-to-week with an upper-body injury suffered after taking a crosscheck from former teammate Robert Bortuzzo during Saturday’s loss to the Blues.
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David Krejci on the NHL playoff format, false teeth and Jaromir Jagr
Once a teammate of Jagr’s, he now counts much younger countryman David Pastrnak as a teammate. Plus, that time Johnny Boychuk returned his tooth.
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Unger’s surprise retirement leaves void on Saints
The Saints’ Max Unger, a captain and a leader for one of the best offensive lines in the NFL, has decided to retire. He turns 33 next month.
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Warriors’ Kerr: Loss to Suns ‘opened our eyes’
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said last week’s loss to the Suns helped the team get refocused and step up its play in its past two games, including Saturday’s 110-88 win over OKC.
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Bubble Watch: Which teams could be left out
Here’s your updated source for all the latest on the NCAA tournament bubble.
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The X factors of the NHL season’s final weeks
As the NHL season hits the final weeks, we look at stretch-run X factors, make some bold playoff calls and identify teams on upset watch.
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Bracketology: Can Florida State pull off another surprise?
Florida State takes on Duke Saturday in the ACC tournament final, after upsetting No. 1 seed Virginia.
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Top 15 remaining 2019 NFL free agents
Who is still out there on the open market? Here are the top free agents looking for new homes, including pass-rusher Ezekiel Ansah.
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Lowe: Ten things I like and don’t like, including Towns’ absurd scoring
This week we highlight the unguardable Karl-Anthony Towns, old-school Bucks and Damian Lillard.
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Jazz owner Miller: ‘We’re not a racist community’
Utah Jazz owner Gail Miller addressed the crowd before Thursday’s game to underscore the team’s willingness to enforce the NBA’s Code of Conduct following Monday’s incident involving Russell Westbrook and a fan who crossed the line.
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Looking ahead for the Detroit Red Wings: The return of Steve Yzerman?
Might the Red Wings icon join the front office? How does the team take its next steps to return to contention? Plus, a look at top prospects.
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Zion 13-of-13 with 29 points in victorious return
Zion Williamson played as if he had been warming up for a month instead of being out with a knee injury, becoming the first Duke player with a 25-10-5 line since 1992.
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Browns win NFL free agency, while Giants, Bell flop
Antonio Brown won big this week, but former teammate Le’Veon Bell headlined free agency’s losers. Now that the frenzy has quieted, how did everyone do?
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Lowe: LeBron vs. MJ, this Lakers season and a great NBA what-if
LeBron is headed to the lottery in his first season out West. That means something … but what?
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What is the ideal final four in the Stanley Cup playoffs?
We look way ahead to the matchups we’d like to see in the conference finals this spring, with Sharks-Jets getting multiple votes.
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Source: Bell plans to join Jets for 4 years, $52.5M
Former Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell, who shocked the NFL by sitting out the entire 2018 season on the franchise tag, plans to sign a four-year, $ 52.5 million deal with the Jets, a league source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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Grading the OBJ trade: Sorry, Giants fans — this is inexplicable
The superstar receiver is headed to Cleveland, leaving behind a total rebuild in New York. Bill Barnwell dissects both sides of the deal.
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How the Tampa Bay Lightning can be defeated
The Lightning are running away in the NHL’s regular-season race. But they do have some weaknesses that can be exploited in the playoffs.
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NFL free-agency tracker: Latest signings, trades, cuts and news
We’re keeping track of every notable signing, trade and cut throughout the month, with analysis from our experts.
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It’s ‘a stressful time’ for many first-time free agents
With life-changing money on the line, these are difficult days for all but the highest-ranked free agents.
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Westbrook threatens courtside fan, fan’s wife
Russell Westbrook said he would rough up a fan and his wife during the Thunder’s win in Utah, an exchange caught on video by a reporter and posted to Twitter.
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Brown won, and now Steelers must start a new era without him
The star receiver heads to the Raiders for a few modest draft picks and leaves the Steelers with a lot of dead money.
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Joel Embiid is back to make everything work for the Sixers
The 76ers won’t go anywhere without a healthy Joel Embiid, and they saw that in Sunday’s comeback win over the Pacers.
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Looking ahead for the Senators: The rebuild begins in earnest
The big names have been traded, but the prospect system is the NHL’s best. What should Senators GM Pierre Dorion do this summer?
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Barnwell grades the Antonio Brown trade: Why Oakland fleeced Pittsburgh
The former Steelers wide receiver is headed to the Raiders, and the ramifications are massive. Bill Barnwell sorts the details.
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The best hair at the Minnesota boys’ high school hockey tournament
From bleach jobs to mullets to stripes to mustaches, from hair flips to blown kisses to winks, our picks for the best of the best for 2019.
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Source: Steelers agree to deal Antonio Brown to Raiders
The Steelers have agreed to trade Antonio Brown to the Raiders for a third- and fifth-round pick, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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Antonio Brown joining Raiders is more Jerry Rice than Randy Moss
Antonio Brown will respect — and has the respect of — head coach Jon Gruden and should add just the right spice to the Raiders’ mix.
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To move forward, the Lakers need a long look in the mirror
The brand of the Los Angeles Lakers is simply not enough on its own to overcome what has been the most forgettable decade in franchise history.
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Barnwell’s NFL free-agency and trade grades: Tracking every big move
The Rams got a jump on free agency by adding Eric Weddle on a two-year deal. Bill Barnwell evaluates every big move of the offseason.
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OKC’s George rips refs: ‘It’s getting out of hand’
After he and Russell Westbrook fouled out, Thunder star Paul George blasted the officiating in Friday’s loss to the Clippers, saying, “There’s got to be a change, but there’s nothing I can do.”
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Wysh List: Five rule changes that makes sense
The GMs debated some tweaks at their recent meetings, with a few catching our eye. Plus, the Week in Gritty, Jersey Fouls and more.
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The Warriors move the right way to strengthen top-seed chances
The Golden State Warriors were motivated to keep the Denver Nuggets at arm’s length at the top of the West standings.
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Is the NHL the future of marijuana in pro sports? Why it could be
Of the 123 major sports teams, 82 percent play in areas where it’s legal to purchase medicinal or recreational marijuana. The NHL has noticed. Who’s next?
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Sources: Broncos trading Keenum to Redskins
The Broncos, who have a deal in place with the Ravens to acquire Joe Flacco, have agreed to trade QB Case Keenum to the Redskins, sources told ESPN.
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Steak, booze and a sense of dull dread: Here’s what really happens at the NFL combine
Once a year, all of football descends upon Indianapolis for the NFL combine, a few days at which will tell you far less about the prospective players than it will about the league they aspire to join.
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The Bucks showed Pacers how hard playoffs will be for Indiana
The Pacers have been resilient without Victor Oladipo, but Giannis Antetokounmpo showed them how tough the road ahead can be.
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Ryan O’Reilly explains the Blues’ wild ride this season
From the depths of the conference to a solid playoff spot, how St. Louis has turned it around. Plus, what went wrong in Buffalo?
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No time to celebrate as LeBron passes Michael again
LeBron James has surpassed Michael Jordan on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, but there are more important matters at hand.
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Could Cards trade out of No. 1? Answering 10 big draft questions
How much will the Cardinals need in return to trade out of the top spot? What is the one position the Packers need to address? NFL Nation answers burning questions.
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LeBron: Passing MJ ranks up there with title wins
LeBron James leaped ahead of Michael Jordan for fourth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list and said of the achievement afterward, “This ranks right up there at the top with winning a championship.”
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Free-agent frenzy? How active all 32 NFL teams will be in the market
Which teams will go after Le’Veon Bell or be the most aggressive when the market opens next week? NFL Nation breaks down what to expect from every team.
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Rocket climbers: Houston’s journey up the West standings
Once 14th in the conference, the Rockets have regained their place among the West’s most dangerous teams.
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The secret to the Carolina Hurricanes’ goaltending turnaround
In the previous four seasons, the Canes were 29th in save percentage. This season, they’re 12th. Goaltending coach Mike Bales chats us up on his tactics.
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How Kansas’ Big 12 supremacy unraveled
Kansas’ streak of Big 12 titles has finally ended. These components led to the Jayhawks’ fall from the top.
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LeBron ‘not sitting games’ with playoffs fading
With the Lakers’ playoff hopes fading following a loss to the Clippers on Monday night, LeBron James won’t entertain the idea of shutting it down for the remainder of the season, telling ESPN, “Unless I’m hurt, I’m not sitting games.”
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NHL Awards Watch: Calder Trophy race officially heating up
Can Jordan Binnington spoil Elias Pettersson’s Calder Trophy party? We update the races for every major award.
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NFL franchise tag tracker: Who’s getting paid for 2019, and what’s next
Tuesday is the deadline for NFL teams to franchise players, and two teams have already locked down their stars.
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LeBron’s first season in Los Angeles has become a disaster
The Lakers are on the verge of missing the playoffs in LeBron James’ first season in Los Angeles.
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Jets’ Lowry suspended 2 games for high-sticking
Jets forward Adam Lowry received a two-game suspension without pay for high-sticking Predators forward Filip Forsberg in Friday night’s game.
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Harden says Rockets in rhythm at ‘perfect time’
After a rocky start to the season, a healthy Rockets squad is “finally catching a rhythm” at the perfect time, guard James Harden said after Sunday’s win over the Celtics.
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Why the Celtics are less than the sum of their talented parts
The Celtics entered this season as Eastern Conference favorites but now are left searching for answers.
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Sources: Jags expected to sign Foles next week
The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to sign free-agent quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles when the new league year opens next week. The Jags are expected to release Blake Bortles and install Foles as their starter.
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Granny’s boy N’Keal Harry ready to rise at NFL combine
Harry is giving his first NFL paycheck to his Caribbean-born grandmother, and it could get a lot bigger with a strong performance at the combine.
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Lakers seek answers with loss to NBA-worst Suns
In a game they considered a must-win, the Lakers hit a new low Saturday night by falling 118-109 to the 13-51 Suns, the league’s worst team.
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NHL Playoff Watch Daily: Playoff chances, Lose for Hughes projections and more
Who has the best playoff chances? What teams are poised to land Jack Hughes with the No. 1 pick? Projections for both, plus the most important games today.
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Jones dominant from start, easily keeps UFC title
Never in trouble despite a two-point deduction for an illegal knee, Jon Jones battered Anthony Smith for five rounds and won by unanimous decision to retain his UFC crown Saturday night.
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Bulls-Hawks’ 329-point tally third-highest ever
Lauri Markkanen made three free throws to give Chicago the lead for good, Zach LaVine scored a career-high 47 points, and the Bulls overcame Trae Young’s career-high 49 points to beat the Atlanta Hawks 168-161 in four overtimes on Friday.
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NHL rookie rankings: Elias Pettersson is the clear front-runner
Pettersson appears to be a shoo-in for Rookie of the Year, leading a promising crop of first-year NHL players.
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Walton: Costly turnover, loss to Bucks ‘on me’
Lakers coach Luke Walton accepted blame for a critical turnover late in a close game that contributed to the team’s collapse in a 131-120 loss to Milwaukee.
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Sources: Raiders among 3 most interested in AB
Although other teams could emerge, the belief right now is that the Raiders, Redskins and Titans are the most likely landing spots for receiver Antonio Brown, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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What sealed Bryce Harper’s record deal with the Phillies
While there were other huge offers out there, the mutual commitment made the difference. But will Harper and Philly live happily ever after?
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Kraft pleads not guilty to solicitation charges
Patriots owner Robert Kraft has pleaded not guilty to solicitation charges, and in a court filing, his attorneys requested a non-jury trial.
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Harden drops 58 points to guide Rockets by Heat
James Harden recorded his seventh career game with 50 points and 10 assists — more than twice as many as any other player in NBA history.
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NHL Power Rankings: 31 players who need a strong final stretch
The trade deadline has come and gone, with some shifts in the rankings. Plus, which player on each team is under the most pressure?
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Ranking NHL prospects traded at the deadline
As the dust settles from the NHL trade deadline, we rank the top 10 prospects dealt to new teams, starting with Ottawa’s Erik Brannstrom.
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Targets and draft needs for all 32 teams at the 2019 NFL combine
What will the Cardinals do at No. 1? Will the Raiders hang on to all of their first-round picks? NFL Nation assesses which position each team will target at the combine.
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How the NBA’s Eastern Conference will — and won’t — be won
The Bucks, Raptors, Celtics and 76ers can each make a case for becoming the first team not led by LeBron James to represent the East in the Finals since 2010.
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Smart: Celtics ‘just not together’ in recent slide
After Tuesday’s blowout loss to the Raptors, Marcus Smart said he sees a Boston team that is “just not together” as compared to recent Celtics teams.
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Where Le’Veon Bell fits: We put together potential contract offers
We asked NFL Nation reporters to make their best offers for the free-agent running back — then chose the best one. Green Bay, Houston or New York?
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The reloading bubble team: The Clippers’ place in the playoff race
The Clippers broke up their roster for the second season in a row, but they’re still right in the middle of the playoff chase.
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Winners and losers of the 2019 NHL trade deadline
The Blue Jackets and Predators made smart additions, while the Bruins and Penguins misfired. We identify the best and worst around the league.
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LBJ: Lakers ‘wrong franchise’ if you’re distracted
Asked if the pressure of the Lakers’ playoff push was becoming a distraction to his team, LeBron James replied, “At this point if you are still allowing distractions to affect how the way you play, then this is the wrong franchise to be a part of.”
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Bucs RB’s tablet stolen; team says no info leaked
Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber’s team-issued tablet was stolen Saturday morning, but team officials say it was wiped clean of information remotely and had only scouting video on it.
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Knicks win at MSG to snap 18-game home skid
Damyean Dotson made eight 3-pointers Sunday to help the Knicks beat the Spurs and end an 18-game home losing streak.
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Six trades we’d like to see before the NHL trade deadline
Kevin Hayes to the Jets? Mark Stone to the Predators? These trades might not happen — but they should.
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‘I need a kidney’: From NFL pass-rusher to dialysis in a year
Armonty Bryant has gone from fighting through blockers to fighting for his life. Now he waits, and hopes, for a kidney donation that can give him a chance at normalcy again.
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The biggest trade deadline questions answered
Where will Artemi Panarin land? How many first-round picks will be traded? Which team will “win” the deadline? Our panel checks in.
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Rockets downplay another victory vs. Warriors
After the Rockets beat the Warriors for the third time this season — without James Harden — Clint Capela wasn’t about to “get fired up.”
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Inside Kevin Mawae’s agonizing wait for his Hall of Fame nod
Sitting tight. A sick feeling. Deep breaths. Elation. Ride the roller coaster of emotions as the 16-year NFL center finally gets the knock on the door.
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LeBron questions teammates’ ‘sense of urgency’
LeBron James questioned whether his Lakers teammates have the experience to grasp the urgency needed for them to qualify for the playoffs, posing the question, “How many know what’s at stake if you’ve never been there?”
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New Jackets C Duchene to face Sens after trade
Matt Duchene will now be playing against the Senators on Friday night after being traded to the Blue Jackets.
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What charges could mean for Patriots owner Robert Kraft
Kraft is facing charges of misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution. What will the consequences be for him and the NFL?
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Sources: Jackson Jr. out indefinitely (right quad)
Memphis rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. will be sidelined for the foreseeable future after suffering a right quadriceps injury, sources said. The Grizzlies plan to be cautious with a timetable on their young star’s return.
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‘That was a statement’: George’s confidence is becoming unconditional
A comeback, a windmill and a game winner: Paul George gave the Jazz fits in winning time.
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Harden: ‘Arrogant’ Foster shouldn’t ref our games
After fouling out late in Thursday’s loss to the Lakers, James Harden sounded off on referee Scott Foster, saying he shouldn’t be allowed to officiate Rockets games anymore.
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NHL Power Rankings after Week 20
Nikita Kucherov and the Lightning remain No. 1, with big moves elsewhere. Plus, we make the case for what all 31 clubs should do at the deadline.
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LeBron thrives in this uncomfortable sprint to playoffs
This Lakers win was a welcome relief after the drama that has consumed the team.
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Getting the NFL’s five biggest spenders out of salary-cap hell
The Eagles are currently more than $ 22 million over the salary cap. How can they, and four other teams, save money?
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Let’s improve the Raiders: Barnwell predicts AFC West offseason moves
Oakland needs to add talent (and more picks). The Chargers and Chiefs face crucial decisions. Let’s make offseason moves for the AFC West.
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Capela (thumb) expected to return vs. Lakers
Rockets center Clint Capela — who has missed 15 games because of ligament damage in his right thumb — practiced Tuesday, and he is expected to play Thursday against the Lakers.
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Q&A: Tom Dundon on $250 million well spent, and his ‘bunch of jerks’
The Hurricanes owner is now the chairman of the AAF. How will that impact his hockey team? And what does he think of Don Cherry’s comments?
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How former ref Tim Donaghy conspired to fix NBA games
In 2007, NBA ref Tim Donaghy pleaded guilty to betting on games he officiated. But it was never proved that he fixed them — until now. Our two-year investigation reveals how he did it, whom he did it with and the millions that flowed from the conspiracy.
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‘Trash’ talk: Bills QB’s autograph jabs at Ramsey
Bills quarterback Josh Allen took a shot at Jags cornerback Jalen Ramsey by autographing a photo at a fan’s request with the question, “Hey Ramsey … Am I still trash?”
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Contenders, playoff hopefuls and lottery dreamers to watch down the stretch
Are LeBron and the Lakers in trouble? Can the Warriors hang on to No. 1 in the West? We’re setting you up for the season’s final two months.
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Prospects Kaprizov and Kakko continue to light the lamp
Will Kirill Kaprizov ever stop scoring? Can Kaapo Kakko make a charge for the No. 1 pick? All that and more in this week’s prospect rundown.
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Harden says streak reflects necessity of situation
James Harden, who has scored 30 points in 31 consecutive games to tie Wilt Chamberlain’s second-longest streak, stressed in a sit-down interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols that the Rockets needed him to go on the run.
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Miller becomes American-born goalies win leader
Ryan Miller became the all-time leader in wins by a U.S.-born goaltender as the Anaheim Ducks beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Sunday night.
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KD grabs second ASG MVP, Team LeBron wins
Kevin Durant won his second career All-Star MVP, after helping lead Team LeBron back from a 20-point deficit in a 178-164 win over Team Giannis. Durant finished the game with a team-high 31 points.
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Grading KD, LeBron, Giannis and every All-Star
Durant and Team LeBron put on an epic show — and comeback — in Charlotte, and Giannis had the dunk of the night. We’re handing out grades for every player.
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Kap ‘absolutely’ still wants to play, lawyer says
Attorney Mark Geragos said he believes the Panthers and Patriots are two potential landing spots for his client, Colin Kaepernick, who still “absolutely wants to play” in the NFL.
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All the best skills, shots and slams from All-Star Saturday night
Here are the best highlight moments from the skills, 3-point and dunk contests during All-Star Saturday Night
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Oilers trade Spooner to Canucks for Gagner
Ryan Spooner, who has played for the Rangers and Oilers this season, will now suit up for the Canucks, who acquired him in a trade with Edmonton for Sam Gagner.
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Picking players who need a change of scenery on all 32 NFL teams
The Steelers resetting without Antonio Brown and the Bears bouncing their kicker are among the moves predicted.
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Nets’ Harris beats Stephen Curry for 3-point title
Brooklyn’s Joe Harris made 12 consecutive shots during the final round to upset Golden State’s Stephen Curry to win the 3-point contest at All-Star Saturday Night.
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The race for the top pick: Is Hughes vs. Kakko really that close?
Can Kaapo Kakko catch Jack Hughes to be the top pick in June’s NHL draft?
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Kaepernick, Reid settle grievances against NFL
The NFL, Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid issued a joint statement Friday saying they have resolved the collusion grievances filed by the players against the league.
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Grading Kuzma, Simmons, Doncic and every player in the Rising Stars
Kyle Kuzma dropped 35. Jayson Tatum added 30. Defense was a DNP. We’re handing out grades for every player in the Rising Stars Challenge.
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The Kaepernick-Reid NFL settlement: How we got here, and what’s next
Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have settled their joint collusion-grievance filing with the NFL. Here’s what we know, and what we don’t.
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Re-imagining Steelers’ offense without Antonio Brown
The Steelers will look to players on the current roster to make leaps in production without AB, including JuJu Smith-Schuster and James Washington.
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Harden runs streak to 31, tying Wilt for second
For the 31st consecutive game, Rockets star James Harden finished with at least 30 points, putting him in rare company alongside Wilt Chamberlain for the second-longest streak in NBA history.
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Bold predictions for the NHL trade deadline
We’re familiar with the names available. It’s time to play matchmaker for all 31 NHL teams as the trade deadline nears.
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Kerr blasts ref over ‘head-scratching’ flagrant call
Warriors coach Steve Kerr was ejected after he spiked his clipboard and went off on officials for calling a flagrant foul on Draymond Green in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s loss to Portland.
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2019 NHL draft rankings: Chris Peters’ Top 50 prospects
It’s Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko leading the way, but how is the rest the 2019 class shaping up? We rank the top 50 prospects for June’s draft.
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Duke storms back from 23 down, stuns Louisville
Cam Reddish made a tying 3-pointer with 1:28 left and the go-ahead free throws with 14 seconds remaining, helping No. 2 Duke overcome a 23-point second-half deficit to beat No. 16 Louisville 71-69 on Tuesday night.
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Kareem Hunt to Browns: How he fits, status with NFL and more
The Browns are giving running back Kareem Hunt a second chance. Here’s what needs to happen for him to play again and what that means for Nick Chubb and Duke Johnson.
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Davis on loss: Pels weren’t interested in playing
Disgruntled star Anthony Davis scored three points on 1-of-9 shooting, outplayed badly by big man Nikola Vucevic, as the Orlando Magic beat the listless New Orleans Pelicans 118-88 on Tuesday.
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After team-changing moves, new-look Raptors are done playing nice
Masai Ujiri shook up the Raptors last summer and did it again last week. Now Kawhi Leonard and Marc Gasol are poised to make a difference for Toronto when it counts.
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Predicting offseason dominoes: 7 free agents who could cause ripples
One signing or trade can dictate several more moves. Let’s lay out destinations for seven potential free agents, then predict what comes next.
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Sources: 76ers’ Brand called Magic to apologize
Sixers GM Elton Brand called Magic Johnson on Monday afternoon to apologize for insinuating in a radio interview that the Lakers had called — unprompted — to ask permission for Johnson to speak with Ben Simmons, league sources told ESPN.
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Evaluating every new head coach in the 2018-19 NHL season
Following the firing of Randy Carlyle in Anaheim, Bob Murray becomes the 12th new coach this season. How have the changes played out?
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Gase’s staff with Jets doesn’t lack for family drama
The coaching staff of new Jets coach Adam Gase includes Joe Vitt, his father-in-law, and Gregg Williams, who coached with Vitt with the Saints. Vitt and Williams had a rocky relationship while together in New Orleans.
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Magic: Pels didn’t act in good faith on Davis
Lakers president Magic Johnson said the Pelicans didn’t act in good faith in their negotiations involving Anthony Davis.
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Ranking the top 10 NHL dynasties of all time
The Patriots’ Super Bowl win solidifies their spot among the top dynasties in any sport. Who are the NHL’s best? Here are the top 10.
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This Philly starting five could reach absurd heights
The rest of the Eastern Conference might be in trouble.
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‘Hell yeah, I’m playing football again’: Welcome to the AAF
From players to coaches to GMs, the new Alliance of American Football offers another shot at the top while opening a new talent resource to the NFL.
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Harden, Westbrook face off as streaks roll on
James Harden scored at least 30 points for the 29th game in a row, and Russell Westbrook had a triple-double in his ninth straight game — and got the win.
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Has Hart solved the Flyers’ decades-long goalie search?
The 20-year-old has saved the Flyers’ season. What comes next?
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Thunder are asking stars to lead, but can they get more depth?
Oklahoma City knows what its getting from the All-Stars. The question now is how it can bolster the roster for the spring.
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Ranking Carter Hart and every other Flyers goalie
Hart has shined in his first 16 games and could be the franchise goaltender the Flyers have wanted for decades. Here’s a look at where he ranks against past Philadelphia netminders.
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Davis: ‘Awkward’ being booed in Pelicans return
Met with boos and cheers in his return to the Pelicans’ lineup Friday in New Orleans, Anthony Davis said he was surprised by the jeers but was “just happy to be back on the floor playing the game that I love.”
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Bold offseason predictions for all 32 NFL teams
Le’Veon Bell’s landing spot, blockbuster trades, draft moves — we have fearless predictions that would shake up the NFL.
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Harris fits right in as new-look 76ers beat Nuggets
Tobias Harris said his Philadelphia 76ers debut was awesome after he scored 14 points in Friday night’s 117-110 win over the visiting Denver Nuggets.
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Inside the next potential fight between Le’Veon Bell and the Steelers
The running back and the franchise probably are headed for more hostility over how he’s tagged, with the real possibility of arbitration.
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Anthony Davis defines the latest chapter of the Lakers-Celtics rivalry
The two storied franchises have battled for championships through the decades. With the backdrop of a thrilling finish Thursday night, their next battle will come this summer as both teams try to land the coveted Pelicans star.
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Mikko Rantanen is firing on all … cupcakes
The Avalanche have a fun-loving breakout star on their hands. Here’s what comes next for the high-scoring 22-year-old Finn.
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Lowe: Who’s on notice after this NBA trade deadline
Zach Lowe breaks down the teams and players on notice after a whirlwind trade deadline.
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NHL Awards Watch: New leaders for MVP, Norris and Vezina
Scoring leader Nikita Kucherov of the Lightning has charged to the top of the Hart Trophy ranks. Who’s ahead for all the major awards?
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Police: WR Brown involved in domestic dispute
The Hollywood Police Department in South Florida confirmed to ESPN that Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was involved in a domestic dispute in January and that no arrests were made.
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How the Tobias Harris trade shakes up the NBA
The 76ers’ blockbuster move has huge ramifications inside and outside of Philadelphia.
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Sources: Clippers agree to deal Harris to Sixers
The Clippers have agreed to trade Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic and Mike Scott to the 76ers for Landry Shamet, Wilson Chandler, Mike Muscala and draft picks, sources say.
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