Former NFL players, including Clinton Portis, plead guilty in fraud scheme
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Portis is one of 10 retired NFLers charged in December 2019 with allegedly defrauding the program for upwards of $2.9 million. There have reportedly been 15 former players in all who have been charged.
Can the Lakers, Nets give us an era-ending 2022 NBA Finals?
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A Lakers-Nets Finals could function as the capstone to a certain era of stars—one last hurrah for everyone old enough to remember when David Stern was still the commissioner.
Roseman spoke to the WIP morning show on Wednesday and alluded to Wentz’s extensive injury history as the main rationale for drafting Hurts, along with the former Alabama and Oklahoma star’s intangibles and intriguing dual-threat ability.
Lowe, 23, was the No. 13 overall pick in the 2016 draft and has ridden a breakout season in Triple-A to a widely regarded status as one of baseball’s 100 best prospects.
Texans GM Nick Caserio 'wouldn't expect' Deshaun Watson to play in Week 1
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There’s no secret that the Texans would like to move on from Watson altogether. For his part, the quarterback also wants out. However, Caserio is unwilling to take pennies on the dollar for the talented quarterback.
Roby was hit with a six-game suspension in December for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. He’s already served five of those games, so he’ll be eligible to play for the Saints in Week 2.
There might be a more scrutinized job in football than head coach, with constant turnover after every season. Heading into the 2021 NFL season, here's a look at how the 32 head coaches stack up.
Le’Veon Bell will move to the other side of one of the NFL’s top rivalries. After years with the Steelers, the former All-Pro running back agreed to terms with the Ravens on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com tweets.
Kentucky's John Calipari urges people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 after breakthrough case
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According to The Associated Press (h/t ESPN), Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball coach John Calipari revealed Tuesday that he tested positive for COVID-19
NFLPA president JC Tretter urges NFL to test all players for COVID daily
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Daily virus testing may inconvenience some players, but the practice is worth any hassle if it prevents an outbreak that could endanger the status of any meaningful game moving forward.
Extension candidate: Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez
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Should Hernandez keep up his level of offense next year, he should earn somewhere in the neighborhood of $17M in 2022-23 before hitting the open market prior to his age-31 season.
Mike Gundy talks up credentials of proposed Big 12 additions
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The Big 12 is on the verge of expanding and returning to 12 teams, and Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy sounds ready and willing to embrace the challenge.
Watch: Red Sox blunder allows four runs to score on pop fly
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Players looked like they were having trouble with the sun all day. It just so happens that it could not have become a factor at a worse time for the Red Sox.
Clemson OC Tony Elliott hurt by social media criticism after loss to Georgia
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It’s fair to say the Clemson Tigers did not have a good night on offense in Saturday’s loss against Georgia. Offensive coordinator Tony Elliott heard about it, too.
Pele hospitalized for several days with unknown health condition
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Brazilian soccer legend Pele was hospitalized several days ago for an undisclosed medical condition, but his representatives say there is no need to be concerned.
Texans HC David Culley confirms Tyrod Taylor will start over Deshaun Watson
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That is not an unexpected development. While Watson remains eligible to play, there have been numerous reports that the Texans plan to keep him on the roster and make him a healthy scratch every week.
Colts QB Carson Wentz 'right on track' to start Week 1 against Seahawks
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Indianapolis Colts' quarterback Carson Wentz, who surprised many by returning to practice just three weeks after having foot surgery, is progressing well as Week 1 is finally here.
Giants RB Saquon Barkley expected to play season opener against Broncos
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Barkley suffered a torn ACL in Week 2 last season and hasn't played since. Despite the tear occurring nearly one year ago, there had still been questions about whether or not he would be healthy enough for Week 1.
The 'QBs from the first week Tom Brady started a game' quiz
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Tom Brady made his first NFL start on Sept. 30, 2001. How many of the other starting QBs from around the league at that time can you name in five minutes?
