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Patriots’ 17-year streak of 10-plus wins ends with TNF loss vs. Rams

Alex Bollinger — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 06:54:34 +0000

Cam Akers rushed for 171 yards in a breakout performance, Kenny Young returned an interception 79 yards for a touchdown and the Los Angeles Rams clinched their fourth straight winning season with a 24-3 victory over the New England Patriots on Thursday night. Jared Goff rushed for a touchdown and threw a TD pass to […]

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Giannis Antetokounmpo focused on season, not contract situation

Alex Bollinger — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 05:59:24 +0000

The reigning Kia MVP praises Milwaukee’s ‘amazing’ offseason moves but stops short of saying he would sign a supermax extension. Giannis Antetkounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks’ star whose contract status looms as the league’s biggest off-court, non-virus storyline, did a masterful job Wednesday of divulging nothing about his intentions of signing — or not signing — […]

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Jackson, Ravens run past Cowboys to end 3-game slide

Alex Bollinger — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 06:20:23 +0000

Lamar Jackson ran for 94 yards and a touchdown as the focal point of a relentless rushing attack that amassed 294 yards, and the Baltimore Ravens emerged from a COVID-19 outbreak to beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-17 on Tuesday night. Returning from a one-game absence after testing positive for the potentially deadly virus, Jackson carried […]

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2020 NBA offseason rankings: Lakers, 76ers, Blazers atop list; Wizards take risk; Pistons make confusing moves

Alex Bollinger — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 06:06:35 +0000

The heavily compressed 2020 NBA offseason is not exactly over, as evidenced by Wednesday’s point guard swap. Most teams have made the last of their major transactions, though, and since the preseason starts next Friday, it hardly feels premature to evaluate what’s happened. What follows is a team-by-team review of the significant moves. A disclaimer: […]

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Steelers remain perfect, beat Ravens in a rescheduled divisional battle

Alex Bollinger — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 09:44:00 +0000

Mike Tomlin isn’t one for excuses. Even as COVID-19 wreaked havoc with his team’s schedule, pushing their matchup with Baltimore from Thanksgiving night to middle of the afternoon in the middle of the week in the middle of a pandemic, the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers coach refused to reach for one. So while the Steelers stayed […]

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LeBron ‘very intrigued’ to see how NBA carries out season amid a pandemic

Alex Bollinger — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 06:33:03 +0000

LeBron James says he’s curious about how the NBA will protect its players and staff from COVID-19 once the new season tips off Dec. 22. “I’m very intrigued on seeing what the protocols (are) going to be,” James said Tuesday on the “Road Trippin'” podcast, courtesy of Uninterrupted. “There’s been discussions, there’s been talks. “They […]

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Mayakoba Golf Classic 2020 odds, picks, predictions

Alex Bollinger — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 06:03:08 +0000

The 2020 Mayakoba Golf Classic will feature seven of the top 30 players in the Official World Golf Ranking, including No. 3 Justin Thomas. The 2020 Mayakoba Golf Classic field will also feature eight former champions, including Pat Perez, Graeme McDowell, Brendon Todd and Brian Gay, who finished on top of the leaderboard at the […]

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Eagles lose division lead after falling 23-17 against the Seahawks

Alex Bollinger — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 06:01:19 +0000

The Philadelphia Eagles are now 3-6-1 after a frustrating Monday night loss to the 8-3 Seattle Seahawks at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles have lost three straight since their Week 8 win over the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles defense played stout for the most part but big plays from Seahawks star DK Metcalf and inefficient […]

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NBA releases 2020 preseason schedule

Alex Bollinger — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 06:08:17 +0000

The NBA announced its schedule for the upcoming preseason set to run from Dec. 11 to Dec. 19. Here are some of the marquee matchups to look forward to during the week-plus-long tuneup ahead of the 2020-21 regular season, which begins Dec. 22: Dec. 11: Lakers vs. Clippers The Battle of Los Angeles resumes on […]

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Bam signs 5-year, $163M extension with Heat

Alex Bollinger — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 06:02:10 +0000

Bam Adebayo is staying put in South Beach. The Miami Heat have signed the All-Star big man to a five-year, $163-million max contract extension that can reach a total of $195 million, his agent told ESPN’s Zach Lowe. Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum each recently signed a similar extension. […]

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Rams vs. Buccaneers score, results

Alex Bollinger — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:26:28 +0000

The Rams couldn’t have asked for much more from their defense in the second half, as they held on to beat the Buccaneers 27-24 on “Monday Night Football.” LA held Brady and the Bucs to just 251 total yards for the game and 113 yards of offense in the second half. Tampa Bay’s ran just […]

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Mahomes hits Kelce in last minute, Chiefs edge Raiders 35-31

Alex Bollinger — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 05:38:07 +0000

Patrick Mahomes threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Travis Kelce with 28 seconds to play, and the Kansas City Chiefs avenged their only loss in the last 12 months with a 35-31 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday night. Mahomes passed for 348 yards and led two go-ahead scoring drives in the frantic […]

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Anthony Edwards Drafted No. 1 by the Minnesota Timberwolves

Alex Bollinger — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 07:00:44 +0000

Edwards’ stock shifted up and down in the months prior to the draft, but the 19-year-old enters the league as the top wing prospect in the class. He possesses the skill set as a slasher and shooter to develop into an All-Star caliber player, but Edwards will need to demonstrate more consistency to tap into […]

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NBA approves play-in tournaments, announces schedule format

Alex Bollinger — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:58:40 +0000

The NBA announced the details of its 2020-21 schedule on Tuesday, and included in that was the league’s board of governors approving the implementation of a playoff play-in tournament for one season. Under the new format, the Nos. 7 and 8 seeds in each conference will each get two opportunities to win one game to […]

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Dustin Johnson wins the Masters with lowest score in tournament history

Alex Bollinger — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:29:36 +0000

AUGUSTA, Ga. — In this one-of-a-kind master that had no fans and no roars, Dustin Johnson made sure it had no drama. And when he polished off his five-shot victory Sunday with the lowest score in tournament history, he had no words. Only tears. Looking smart in the Master’s green jacket he dreamed his whole […]

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Trevor Bauer becomes first pitcher in Reds’ history to win NL Cy Young Award

Alex Bollinger — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 05:32:53 +0000

Think of all the great pitchers who have worn a Cincinnati Reds uniform in the past 64 years: Tom Seaver, Mario Soto, Johnny Cueto, José Rijo, Jim Maloney, Don Gullett, Bob Purkey, Gary Nolan, Clay Carroll, Jack Billingham and Randy Myers come to mind. They all had excellent seasons throughout their careers, but none of […]

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Jon Rahm skips ball across pond in amazing hole-in-one at the Masters

Alex Bollinger — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 06:07:02 +0000

Impressive, right? Not until you see what went down Tuesday, which just so happened to be Rahm’s 26th birthday. It has long been tradition in Masters practice rounds for players to drop down a ball and skip one across the pond at the par-3 16th hole. How in the world is Rahm supposed to top […]

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WWE Raw results, recap, grades: Major title matches set for next week, Survivor Series team fills out

Alex Bollinger — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 05:51:23 +0000

Randy Orton will have to defend his title against Drew McIntyre next week as Survivor Series looms ahead. As Survivor Series draws closer, WWE Raw has become home to chaos on a weekly basis. This week’s edition of WWE’s flagship program was no different, with Randy Orton backed into a corner in addition to both […]

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2020 NBA Draft: Memphis Center Wiseman Emerges as Clear No. 1 Pick

Alex Bollinger — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 05:38:23 +0000

The Timberwolves have the No. 1 overall pick but are open to moving it for the right price The 2020 NBA Draft is just over one week away, but even with the big night just around the corner, it’s still unclear how things will play out. There’s no consensus No. 1 prospect, and both the […]

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Carlos Ortiz claims first win at Vivint Houston Open

Alex Bollinger — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 05:10:00 +0000

A diverse set of playing styles highlighted the huge success of Memorial Park’s renovation and Carlos Ortiz punctuated his win in 18th hole-birdie style before dam of emotions burst. He is the first Mexican to win a PGA Tour event in 42 years. The finale and strong showing by Memorial made for great viewing and […]

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Green Bay Packers 34-17 San Francisco 49ers: Aaron Rodgers throws four TDs in convincing win

Alex Bollinger — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:47:20 +0000

San Francisco quarterback Nick Mullens, standing in for injured regular starter Jimmy Garoppolo, throws for 291 yards and one touchdown, but also has costly interception and loses a fumble as injury-depleted 49ers drop their second-straight game Aaron Rodgers passed for 305 yards and four touchdowns as the Green Bay Packers romped to a convincing 34-17 […]

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The NBA has announced two potential start dates for the beginning of 2020-21 season

Alex Bollinger — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 06:16:25 +0000

There are two potential start dates set for the beginning of the 2020-21 NBA season, Dec. 22 and Jan. 18. Considering the rollercoaster ride that 2020 has already been, it’s not strange to ponder these new realities. It is however, in full disclosure, quite foreign to the eyes to see dates normally reserved and branded […]

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Chase Elliott wins, Kevin Harvick misses out on the Championship 4

Alex Bollinger — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 06:36:04 +0000

I don’t count points, don’t look at points, don’t care about points,” Kevin Harvick said prior to the resumption of the Round of 8 race at Texas Motor Speedway this past week. If there was one “lock” to get into the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 race at Phoenix Raceway, it was the driver of […]

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Chargers blow a 21-point lead and lose when Broncos score on final play

Alex Bollinger — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 05:42:41 +0000

The ending to the Los Angeles Chargers (2-5) and Denver Broncos (3-4) matchup feels like the scene in Home Alone 2 where Kevin McAllister’s family wakes up late to go to the airport, his parents wake up and scream, “We did it again!” The Chargers blew a 24-3 lead and let the Broncos come from […]

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Dodgers rally to beat Rays, capture first World Series title since 1988

Alex Bollinger — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 06:35:03 +0000

The Los Angeles Dodgers were the best team in baseball all season, and Tuesday night, walked away with the ultimate prize, holding the World Series championship trophy for the first time in 32 years. Dodgers’ fans, who took over Globe Life Field, danced in the aisles, and screamed into the night, celebrating as if Orel […]

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Clayton Kershaw Moves Dodgers One Step Away from World Series Title

Alex Bollinger — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 07:24:14 +0000

Howdy, Jorge Castillo on the Dodgers: The Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays played Game 5 of a neutral-site World Series, the first in modern history, at Globe Life Field, a gleaming new ballpark 1,400 miles from Los Angeles at quarter capacity during a pandemic Sunday. It didn’t sound that way in the sixth inning of […]

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