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Bears and Ravens Kick Off Preseason With Clash at HOF Game

NFL Football is finally back as the Chicago Bears and the Baltimore Ravens meet tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET in the 2018 Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio. The game, which marks the start of the NFL preseason and will take place at Tom Benson Stadium, is part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s induction ceremonies. The Game will kick …

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by admin on August 2nd, 2018 Leave a comment »

OSU Puts Urban Meyer On Leave Amid Domestic Abuse Investigation

Ohio State has placed football head coach Urban Meyer on paid administrative leave as the school investigates what the coach knew about the domestic violence incidents involving former wide receivers coach Zach Smith. Smith was fired on July 23 in the wake of allegations that he physically abused his former wife Courtney, who was granted a domestic violence protective order. …

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by admin on August 1st, 2018 Leave a comment »

Orioles Visit Bronx For Two-Game Series Against Yankees

After taking care of business against the Kansas City Royals, the New York Yankees host the Baltimore Orioles for a short two-game set in the Bronx. The Orioles are on a three-game winning streak after taking three of four against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards. During their streak, the O’s have scored 11 or more runs in each …

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by admin on July 31st, 2018 Leave a comment »

Yankees Add Happ To Target Red Sox And Strengthen Rotation

The New York Yankees made their second significant move ahead of the 2018 trade deadline yesterday as they acquired veteran starting pitcher J.A. Happ from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for infielder Brandon Drury and outfield prospect Billy McKinney. The crafty lefty should be very useful for the Yankees as they chase the Boston Red Sox (who lead the A.L East …

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by admin on July 27th, 2018 Leave a comment »

McGregor Avoids Jail As He Pleads Guilty To Disorderly Conduct

UFC Champion Conor McGregor has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct in exchange for five days of community service. McGregor and his legal team successfully reached a plea deal with the court and as part of the agreement, the MMA fighter pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct for his part in an April bus attack ahead of UFC …

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by admin on July 26th, 2018 Leave a comment »

Yankees Acquire Britton From Orioles To Further Bolster Bullpen

Bryan Cashman and the New York Yankees front office yesterday made their first move ahead of this season’s trade deadline on July 31. The Yankees acquired veteran relief pitcher Zach Britton from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for three pitching prospects: Double-A right-handed pitcher Dillon Tate, and Triple-A pitchers Cody Carroll, 25, and left-handed starter Josh Rogers, 24. The 30-year-old …

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by admin on July 25th, 2018 Leave a comment »

Todd Gurley Signs Record-Setting Extension With L.A Rams

 Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley signed a 4-year contract extension worth $60 million, that includes $45 million guaranteed and ties him up to the Rams for the next six years. The mammoth deal not only makes Gurley the highest paid running back ever in per year salary, but it resets the RB free-agent market as it’s the most …

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by admin on July 24th, 2018 Leave a comment »

Rockets To Sign Anthony to A One-Year $2.4 Million Deal

Carmelo Anthony is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets for a league’s veteran minimum of $2.4 million. The contract will be signed in about 48 hours following his imminent release from the Atlanta Hawks. After acquiring Anthony and a protected 2022 first-round draft pick from the Oklahoma Thunder in a trade for Dennis Schroeder and Mike …

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by admin on July 23rd, 2018 Leave a comment »

Machado And The Dodgers Are A Perfect Fit For Each Other

Manny Machado, All-Star shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, has been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for five prospects. While the Orioles are getting rid of arguably their best homegrown player since Carl Ripken Jr., they are getting in return 21-year-old Cuban outfielder Yusniel Díaz, right-handed pitcher Dean Kremer, right-handed reliever Zach Pop, third baseman Rylan Bannon and second baseman …

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by admin on July 19th, 2018 Leave a comment »

Why The Raptors and Spurs Agreed To Trade DeRozan And Leonard

The Toronto Raptors and the San Antonio Spurs have agreed on a deal that will send DeMar DeRozan to the Lone Star state and Kawhi Leonard to the only NBA franchise north of the border. The Spurs will send Leonard and Danny Green to the Raptors for DeRozan, Austrian center Jakob Poeltl, and a protected 2019 NBA draft first-round pick. …

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by admin on July 18th, 2018 Leave a comment »