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‘More dangerous’ Nunes submits Anderson in first
LAS VEGAS — Amanda Nunes, the most dominant female fighter in mixed martial arts history, did her thing again on…
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Sir Alex: I feared that I would never speak again
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said he feared losing his memory and voice after suffering a brain haemorrhage…
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After 50 years, Ali-Frazier I remains the fight that transcends the sport
3:09 AM ET Mark KriegelESPN On a March morning, in a suite at the Essex House, half a century ago,…
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Jan Blachowicz retains title with unanimous victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 259
Jan Blachowicz defeated Israel Adesanya via unanimous to retain the light heavyweight title at UFC 259 and handed his opponent…
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Marquette vs Xavier: NCAA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 3/6/2021
The Xavier Musketeers (13-6) visit the Marquette Golden Eagles (12-13) after losing three road games in a row. The Golden…
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UFC 259 was never about Jan Blachowicz, until the champ made it his night
There was no new inductee into the UFC’s exclusive champ-champ club on Saturday night. That’s what this UFC 259 main…
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Lewandowski reminds Haaland of the Bundesliga pecking order
ESPN’s lead Bundesliga commentator Derek Rae hopes a thrilling Bayern Munich–Borussia Dortmund tussle, which he called for U.S. viewers on…
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Dodgers’ Bauer pitches to Padres with 1 eye shut
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Trevor Bauer immersed himself into a budding rivalry between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego…
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Carlo released from hospital; Wilson suspended 7 games
Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo was released from the hospital Saturday after spending the night following a head hit from…
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Top Women’s Hockey Players Renew Their Olympic Journey
When the United States women’s hockey team won Olympic gold for the first time in 20 years in 2018, the…
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Texas Southern vs Southern: NCAA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 3/6/2021
The Texas Southern Tigers (12-8) are 6-point favorites as they try to extend a five-game win streak when they host…
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UFC 259: Fighters react to illegal kick and controversial Yan-Sterling ending
Aljamain Sterling became UFC bantamweight champion in a shocking way Saturday in Las Vegas as an illegal knee forced a…
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U.S.’s Arriola ‘ashamed’ of old social media posts
Swansea City‘s on-loan forward Paul Arriola has apologised for a number of “offensive” and “discriminatory” comments that he posted on…
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Emotional Gretzky eulogizes ‘remarkable’ father
BRANTFORD, Ontario — Walter Gretzky’s family thought the end was coming quickly in the middle of February. The father of…
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California parent ‘disgusted’ by suspension of high school baseball team over maskless group pic
A California high school baseball team was punished for violating coronavirus safety rules after taking a group photo, which almost led to the entire…
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When the Clock Stopped
This article is by Alan Blinder and Joe Drape. Additional reporting by Gillian R. Brassil, Karen Crouse, Kevin Draper, Andrew…
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New Orleans vs SE Louisiana: NCAA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 3/6/2021
The SE Louisiana Lions (7-16) are expected to extend a three-game losing streak when they visit the New Orleans Privateers…
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UFC 259 live updates and results: Dominick Cruz returns with statement win
LAS VEGAS — Dominick Cruz fought just once since 2016 before Saturday. He has just six fights in the past…
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Creighton players: McDermott’s words hurt us
OMAHA, Neb. — Five Creighton men’s basketball players explained Saturday in a short pregame video why they were hurt by…
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Transfer Talk: PSG ready to swoop on Man United’s De Gea
7:32 PM ET Nick JuddTransfer writer The January transfer window may seem like a distant memory, but that doesn’t mean…
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UFC 259 live updates and results: Jan Blachowicz vs. Israel Adesanya
LAS VEGAS — Israel Adesanya, who headlines UFC 259 vs. Jan Blachowicz on Saturday, has become one of the most…
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Capitals’ Tom Wilson gets in-person hearing after hit on Bruins’ Brandon Carlo sends him to the hospital
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson was offered an in-person hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety over a nasty hit…
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Spieth and Fowler: Golf Prodigies Seek a Way Back From the Wilderness
Fowler’s biggest hobby away from golf has been fishing. His slump has curtailed that as well. “A lot of people…
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Ole Miss vs Vanderbilt: NCAA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 3/6/2021
The Vanderbilt Commodores (8-14) visit the Ole Miss Rebels (14-10) as 8-point underdogs after Scotty Pippen Jr went off for…
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DeChambeau nearly drives green on 555-yard 6th
ORLANDO, Fla. — Bryson DeChambeau has relished the opportunity to try to drive the green at the Bay Hill Club’s…
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Copa America in doubt as CONMEBOL’s schedule reaches breaking point
CONMEBOL doesn’t want to give up the lucre of a Copa America, but cancelling this year’s tournament in order to…
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Silver: NBA won’t require players to get vaccine
5:34 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN NBA commissioner Adam Silver on Saturday said the NBA will not require anyone to get…
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Penguins under fire for photoshopping masks on to fans in social media photo
The Pittsburgh Penguins came under fire this week after posting a photo on social media that photoshopped masks onto fans…
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N.H.L.’s Rising Stars Power Chicago and Minnesota
March may bring a bit more normalcy to the N.H.L. season, as nearly half of the league’s 31 franchises will…
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Kansas State vs Iowa State: NCAA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 3/6/2021
The Iowa State Cyclones (2-20) will attempt to stop a 16-game losing streak when they hit the road to take…
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Reports: SJ hotel closure forces Knights to move
In the midst of a two-game set against the Sharks, the Vegas Golden Knights had to scramble and switch hotels…
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Man Utd’s Fernandes dismisses big-game critics
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has dismissed criticism around his performances against the Premier League “Big Six” teams this season.…
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Source: Odorizzi reaches 2-year deal with Astros
Right-hander Jake Odorizzi and the Houston Astros have agreed to a two-year deal with a player option, a source familiar…
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Patrick Mahomes mentioned in Drake freestyle, reacts on social media
Patrick Mahomes was name-dropped in one of Drake’s three new songs that were released late Thursday night, and the Kansas…
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Washington Football Team Will Replace Cheerleaders With a Coed Dance Team
On a trip to Costa Rica in 2013 for the cheer team’s annual calendar shoot, five cheerleaders said, male sponsors…
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NBA All-Star Betting Preview: How To Bet On Game, Dunk Contest, More
The NBA will hold an All-Star Weekend this year with every event scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 7…
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UFC 259 viewers guide: Three title fights, champs in five divisions … and that’s just for starters
The UFC is about to hit a compelling stretch of events in which we will see five title fights (featuring…
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Okla. State’s Cunningham (ankle) out vs. WVU
Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham won’t play on Saturday at West Virginia, coach Mike Boynton told ESPN. Cunningham rolled his…
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S. American WC qualifiers halted for COVID fears
The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has suspended March’s doubleheader of World Cup qualifiers for Qatar 2022 amid concern over…
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Knee strain sidelines Mariners prospect Kelenic
PEORIA, Ariz. — Seattle Mariners top prospect Jarred Kelenic will be sidelined due to a strained adductor muscle in his…
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Embiid donates ASG money to homeless shelters
12:17 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has committed to giving his winnings from Sunday’s NBA All-Star…
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Aaron Rodgers takes subtle swipe at Gov. Newsom while talking about helping California businesses
Aaron Rodgers said Thursday he was spending some of his offseason helping out businesses near his hometown in Northern California…
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Why the Nets May Be the Most Feared Team in the N.B.A.
So it turns out that when you put three elite players together in their primes, the result is some elite…
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West Virginia vs Oklahoma State: NCAA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 3/6/2021
The No. 17 Oklahoma State Cowboys (17-7) visit the No. 6 West Virginia Mountaineers (18-7) as 7-point underdogs after Cade…
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UConn’s Bueckers only freshman on Wooden list
UConn‘s Paige Bueckers is the only freshman among the 15 women’s college basketball players on the Wooden Award national ballot,…
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Garza, Cunningham among finalists for Wooden
The national ballot for the John R. Wooden Award — awarded to college basketball’s top player — was revealed Saturday,…
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Arsenal struggle as 4/10 Xhaka hands Burnley draw
Arsenal came into their Premier League game against Burnley looking to build on encouraging victories against Leicester City and Benfica.…
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Caps’ Wilson gets in-person hearing for Carlo hit
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety for a hit that…
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Angels’ Ohtani impresses in spring mound debut
MESA, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani featured an upper-90s fastball and a wipeout splitter in his spring pitching debut Friday, a…
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Shiffrin denies Vlhova, wins 45th WCup slalom
JASNA, Slovakia — Mikaela Shiffrin denied rival Petra Vlhova a home victory Saturday, winning the first World Cup slalom following…
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