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Ricciardo: Ferrari talks never progressed beyond phone calls
Daniel Ricciardo has revealed he held contract talks with Ferrari but that the conversations were never serious enough to discuss…
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What’s the latest on Deshaun Watson? Texans aren’t tipping their hand
HOUSTON — In early January, Houston Texans chairman Cal McNair made it clear he was looking to find a new…
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The USA Softball players looking to make Women’s College World Series and Olympic history
The call they were dreading finally came on the eve of an exhibition game in Seattle. It was March 11,…
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Bucs rookie Joe Tryon’s plan for NFL money? Pay for his sister’s school, mom’s bills
TAMPA, Fla. — Joe Tryon hasn’t had to look far for inspiration in his 22 years on this earth. As…
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NBA experts: Six big takeaways from the playoffs’ first six days
The 2021 NBA playoffs are less than one week old, but we’ve already seen some epic superstar performances, upsets brewing…
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After a lifetime spent preparing, Jocelyn Alo’s moment is here
THE BALL DISSOLVED like an aspirin into the sodium glow of the ballpark lights. It cleared the infield, the outfield,…
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The state of the KHL: Busting myths, international expansion, crossover NHL events, more
Corban Knight didn’t love where he was in his hockey career. It was 2019, and Knight — then 28 —…
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Nets GM: Griffin feeling good, dunks no shock
Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks wasn’t on social media Tuesday night when his starting power forward Blake Griffin started…
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NHL Playoffs Daily: Showdown in Vegas for Golden Knights, Wild
After the Carolina Hurricanes punched their ticket for the second round on Thursday with a thrilling overtime win over the…
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Ligue 1 Season Review: Good Things Come in Lille Packages
Few would have pegged Lille to stave off Paris Saint-Germain for the League 1 title. Here’s the best from the…
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On the Tennis Court, Lefties Can Be ‘Annoying’
As a child, Rafael Nadal hit with two hands from both sides until he was told to choose one side…
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Hawks Vs Knicks: First Round NBA Betting Odds | 5/28/2021
The Atlanta Hawks (41-31, 1-1) and the New York Knicks (41-31, 1-1) meet in Game 3 of the opening round…
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Real Madrid Keep or Dump: Ramos, Varane, Hazard to go? Bale to stay?
4:00 AM ET Graham Hunter Close Spain writer Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in…
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‘It is what it is’: Playoff injuries haunt Chris Paul vs. Lakers
LOS ANGELES — By now, Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams knows what’s going on with star point guard Chris…
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A Champions League guide for Americans who don’t really watch soccer
The biggest sporting event in the world this year is on Saturday. I know what you’re thinking: That’s impossible, the…
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Spieth, Garcia open with 63s at Colonial; Mickelson 10 back
Phil Mickelson kept hearing congratulatory words as he made his way around Colonial, and there was a huge roar from…
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With Fans in Full Voice, Islanders Upset Penguins
The Islanders arrived at Nassau Coliseum on Wednesday with the opportunity to clinch a playoff series victory at their original…
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Jazz Vs Grizzlies: First Round NBA Betting Odds | 5/29/2021
The Memphis Grizzlies (38-34, 1-1) are underdogs heading into Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against…
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Rivers steals show in 4th, carries Nuggets to win
A little more than a month ago, Austin Rivers was at home, out of the NBA and waiting on his…
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Ice-cold Heat blitzed again, on brink trailing 0-3
Seven months after advancing to the 2020 NBA finals, the Miami Heat are one loss away from elimination in this…
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The complete history of Aaron Rodgers’ rocky relationship with the Packers
Aaron Rodgers’ tenure with the Green Bay Packers is hurtling towards an unceremonious end. The reigning NFL MVP has been…
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Walker ready to win Champions League that players ‘owe’ Man City
Manchester City‘s pursuit of a maiden Champions League success is viewed by many as the club’s holy grail, but Kyle…
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Zidane leaves Real Madrid: He’ll explain why he walked out, again, but it feels like déjà vu from 2018 exit
And so, Zinedine Zidane exits stage left, of his own accord and for the second time in three years. You…
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OU AD ‘disappointed’ over early kickoff vs. Neb.
Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione said Thursday that the school is unhappy with Fox’s decision to show this season’s football…
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Javier Baez’s brilliance and the Pirates’ idiocy combined for one of the funniest plays of all time
On Thursday afternoon Javier Baez hit a routine ground ball to third that 999 times out of 1,000 would result…
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Ugly N.B.A. Fan Behavior Is Back With Popcorn Toss and Spitting Incident
After months of basketballs echoing in nearly empty venues because of the coronavirus pandemic, Barclays Center is rocking, Madison Square…
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Report: Neymar, Nike split tied to investigation
Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar and Nike split ways last year as the company investigated an allegation that the Brazilian player…
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Ohtani waylaid by traffic, scratched from start
OAKLAND, Calif. — A traffic jam kept Shohei Ohtani from making it to the ballpark in time for his regular…
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Lue: Game 3 will show what Clippers made of
With his team facing enormous pressure to keep its season and title hopes alive, Ty Lue believes the LA Clippers…
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How Javy Baez helped the Cubs score on a play you’ve never seen before
His nickname is El Mago (The Magician) for a reason. Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez was at it again Thursday,…
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Vet OT Veldheer suspended, says he’s retiring
Veteran offensive lineman Jared Veldheer said in a statement to NFL Network on Thursday that he plans to retire after…
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College football bowl game schedule - Dates, times
ESPN announced the college football bowl schedule for the 2021 season on Thursday. There will be 40 bowl games, including…
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Transfer Talk: Juve lead Man United in chase for Saul
With most of the major European seasons now complete, the rumour mill has been sent into overdrive as clubs ponder…
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U.S. tops Latvia at world hockey championship
RIGA, Latvia — - Trevor Moore and 18-year-old Matty Beniers scored in a 1:47 span midway through the second period…
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White Sox place Kopech on bereavement list
The Chicago White Sox placed pitcher Michael Kopech on the bereavement list on Thursday, among four moves announced by the…
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Jets’ Mosley has ‘added chip’ after ‘2-year hiatus’
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Since signing a record-setting contract with the New York Jets in March 2019, linebacker C.J. Mosley…
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La Liga Season Review: Atlético Madrid’s Triumph, Eibar’s Sadness
The late, great Andrew Weatherall famously had a saying tattooed across both arms: “fail we may, sail we must.” And…
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Is Living Up To The Hype
When Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally made his debut for the Toronto Blue Jays in late April 2019 — after being…
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Knicks ban fan from MSG for spitting on Young
1:19 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN The New York Knicks said they have banned a fan who spit on Atlanta Hawks…
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Judge stops UConn from ending women’s rowing
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order that will prevent UConn from immediately eliminating its women’s rowing team…
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Leafs’ Tavares gets back on ice after scary injury
TORONTO — Maple Leafs captain John Tavares was back on the ice for a skate on Thursday, one week after…
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Source: Spain’s Garuba to enter 2021 NBA draft
Spain’s Usman Garuba, the No. 15 basketball prospect in the ESPN Top 100, has submitted paperwork to the league office…
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Sources: Falcons have offer of a 1st for Jones
The Atlanta Falcons have discussed several offers for wide receiver Julio Jones, including an offer of a future first-round draft…
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Mets shut down Syndergaard, ‘pray’ for ’21 return
New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard has been shut down for six weeks with right elbow inflammation, manager Luis Rojas…
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LaMelo to release NFTs tied to NBA performance
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball will become the first athlete to enter the world of dynamic nonfungible tokens (NFTs) when…
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Fan gets arena ban for Westbrook popcorn spill
The fan who dumped popcorn on Russell Westbrook has been banned indefinitely from the Wells Fargo Center and has had…
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Ja Morant is proving his stardom on the NBA’s biggest stage
Ja Morant’s second season in the NBA hasn’t been the coronation it was supposed to be. After a tremendous debut…
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Game On! Great New Sports Books
✹ Ludtke sued Ueberroth’s predecessor, Bowie Kuhn, in federal court — and won. “The court held that Ludtke had been…
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2021 College Football Win Totals: 10 Teams Projected For Big Changes
Welcome back full stadiums. Welcome back menacing stadium environments. Welcome back uniform schedules. Welcome back normal, exciting, vibrant college football.…
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Packers’ Jordan Love shows signs of progress even without top receivers
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Running back Aaron Jones noticed the difference in the huddle. Anyone watching practice saw it when…
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