Raiders GM Mike Mayock: Team 'needs' to make playoffs this season
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Sure, every team wants to make the playoffs every single season. But for Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock, that «want» is more of a «need» ahead of the 2021 campaign.
Nationals VP Bob Boone resigns amid front office shakeup over vaccine mandate
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The Nationals informed staff of the new policy on Aug. 14, making them the first MLB team to require employees to be vaccinated (or have a medical exemption.)
The 'Most recent 20-game winners for every MLB team' quiz
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Winning 20 games is not the hallmark of a superb pitching season that it once was. What used to be a common feat has now become a statistical anomaly. Can you name the last 20-game winner for each MLB franchise?
Colts WR T.Y. Hilton out at least three games following surgery
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Colts general manager Chris Ballard told reporters Wednesday that four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is going on the injured reserve list after he underwent a surgical procedure on his neck.
Florida State to honor late iconic head coach Bobby Bowden during season
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On Wednesday, Florida State announced how it will honor the man who guided the program to a pair of national championships (1993, 1999) and 12 Atlantic Coast Conference titles during his 34 years with the university.
White Sox All-Star SS Tim Anderson on IL with hamstring strain
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The Chicago White Sox will be without All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson for the start of September. Odds are they won't miss him much as it pertains to their pursuit of a division title.
Mariners promote Jerry Dipoto, extend manager Scott Servais
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The Mariners announced Wednesday that they’ve promoted general manager Jerry Dipoto to president of baseball operations and signed him to a multi-year contract extension, while Servais got rewarded for turned the team around.
Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. likely out for season after meniscus surgery
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Smith was preparing for a big season with the Vikings. It was supposed to be his first season as the franchise's top tight end after the departure of Kyle Rudolph to the New York Giants.
Steelers HC Mike Tomlin sends message to team after JuJu Smith-Schuster's milk crate challenge
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The Steelers head coach sent a strong message to the team, saying if players are more focused on social media challenges, then they're setting themselves up for failure.
Here are our previews and predictions for the Week 1 games including teams in The Associated Press Top 25 and other notable games to watch. All times Eastern.
Report: Al Leiter, John Smoltz won't appear at MLB Network studios after refusing COVID-19 vaccine
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September is finally here, and MLB Network's COVID-19 vaccine policy is officially in effect. The policy makes it mandatory that all MLB Network employees are vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Padres' Blake Snell agreed with decision to be removed from no-hitter
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Snell is in his first season with the Padres after being acquired in an offseason trade. He had been a big disappointment for most of the season but turned it on in August and has had consecutive stellar starts.
Bill Belichick: Cam Newton's vaccination status did not play role in release
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Newton, who is unvaccinated, missed five days of practice last week due to a COVID-19 testing protocol misunderstanding. That allowed Jones to see more reps, and he made the most of the opportunity.
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels explains decision to name Mac Jones starting QB
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The Patriots selected Jones 15th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. He was one of the most successful quarterbacks in college football last year, leading the Crimson Tide to a national title.
Brian Flores tells Dolphins players Tua Tagovailoa is 'our quarterback'?
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Flores seemed to close the door on welcoming Deshaun Watson to Miami while speaking about the types of players he'd want the franchise to acquire on Monday.
Astros place Zack Greinke on COVID-19 injured list
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The Astros are placing starter Zack Greinke and corner infielder Taylor Jones on the COVID-19 injured list, Mark Berman of Fox 26 was among those to pass along.
Manning brothers won't have host for 'MNF' MegaCast
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The first-ever «ManningCast» is set for Sept. 13 when the Las Vegas Raiders host the Baltimore Ravens. It will also be airing opposite the usual «MNF» programming.
PGA Tour bans ‘Brooksie!’ chants directed at Bryson DeChambeau
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Bryson DeCheambeau was not happy with the way fans heckled him last week over his ongoing rivalry with Brooks Koepka, and the PGA Tour is taking steps to prevent it from happening in the future.
Angels manager Joe Maddon: Shutting down Mike Trout a 'possibility'
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As one might expect, neither Trout or the Angels want to move forward with a minor-league rehab assignment while the outfielder continues to deal with lingering discomfort in his calf.
Patriots move two-time All-Pro CB Stephon Gilmore to Reserve/PUP list
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Although Gilmore has been embroiled in a contract impasse with the Pats, he also is on the mend from a quadriceps injury. This move will sideline the former Defensive Player of the Year for the first six weeks.
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh defends playing J.K. Dobbins in preseason finale
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Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins will miss the entire 2021 season because of the torn ACL he suffered in Saturday's preseason-closing victory.
Coming off their second consecutive NFC Championship Game appearance, the Green Bay Packers entered the 2021 NFL offseason with plenty of confidence. Thanks to the Aaron Rodgers saga and new contract problems with Davante Adams, the organization enters a new
New Orleans Saints-Green Bay Packers opener could be moved to AT&T Stadium
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Unfortunately, the Saints are familiar with being relocated due to a devastating hurricane. Hurricane Ida struck 16 years after Katrina, which caused the Saints to play on the road for the entire 2005 season.
