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The biggest challenges facing each new college football coach
8:00 AM ET ESPN staff From navigating a tricky conference to a complete program overhaul, every new coach has challenges…
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NCAA to speed up handling of investigations
The NCAA is changing the way it handles major infractions cases being adjudicated by the Independent Accountability Resolution Process (IARP)…
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Mutiny at Inter as Lukaku heads to Chelsea
The summer transfer window is into its final month for the major European leagues, which means the biggest clubs are…
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MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand after the trade deadline
The MLB trade deadline has come and gone, with teams making dramatic move after dramatic move in one of the…
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How Steelers’ new Hall of Famers Troy Polamalu and Bill Cowher formed lasting bond
PITTSBURGH — More than 6,600 days after Troy Polamalu hesitantly answered the call from a Pittsburgh area code to begin…
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Draft-Day Manifesto: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Drafters
As you get ready for fantasy football 2021, be sure to get plenty of practice by using our Mock Draft…
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Simone Biles’ stand for mental health meant more than any medal
The Tokyo Olympics are over for Simone Biles, finishing in dramatic fashion by winning her seventh career medal, a bronze…
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What Should the NFL Offseason Look Like?
The defining feature of this NFL offseason has been its return to a normal schedule. A year after OTAs, minicamps,…
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The Spurs Turn the Page and Look Ahead to … What, Exactly?
It’s hard to see the point of the DeMar DeRozan era in San Antonio now that it’s over. The Spurs…
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Belarus sprinter who feared reprisals at home reaches Poland
A Belarusian Olympic sprinter who feared reprisals at home after criticizing her coaches at the Tokyo Games has reached safety…
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Kiké Hernández: Prop Bets Vs. Tigers For Aug. 5, 2021
Kiké Hernández will take on Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers as his Boston Red Sox do battle with the…
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Best bets for the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational
The PGA Tour heads to Tennessee this week for the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. Justin Thomas won this event last…
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Sources: Spurs to sign defender Romero for €55m
Cristian Romero in action for Argentina during the Copa America. Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images Tottenham Hotspur are expected to confirm the €55…
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Resetting the Jack Eichel Derby: Team fits, health status, what comes next
The standoff between the Buffalo Sabres and star center Jack Eichel has progressed past the point of usefulness for all…
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Australia vs. United States – Football Match Report – August 5, 2021 – ESPN
The United States women’s national team beat Australia 4-3 to win the Olympic bronze medal match, with Megan Rapinoe and…
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LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony teaming up is a story 18 years in the making
It took almost 20 years, but the opening week of free agency gave us something the basketball world had been…
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Carson Wentz’s Injury Leaves the Colts With a QB Conundrum They Won’t Easily Solve
If you’re going to build a team in the NFL, you’d better do it fast. General managers typically have more…
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Harry Kane Loses Whether He Stays at Tottenham or Joins Manchester City
Cards on the table: I think the Premier League would be more fun next season if Harry Kane stayed at…
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US men’s basketball team advances to gold medal game after beating Australia
Back where they belong? After a poor start at the Tokyo Olympics, the U.S. men’s basketball team climbed all the…
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Astros Vs Twins: MLB Betting Odds & Trends – 8/5/2021
Kyle Tucker is just one hit away from his 100th of the season as his Houston Astros (65-43) get ready…
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Harrison wins first Olympic women’s canoe 200
TOKYO — Nevin Harrison saved her tears for the finish line, where they came pouring out over a golden smile.…
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U.S. duo to face Aussies for beach volleyball gold
TOKYO — When Stanford indoor volleyball star Alix Klineman moved over to the beach to team up with two-time Olympic…
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Vashti Cunningham’s Olympic resume belongs in nobody’s shadow
There’s a weight of expectation that comes as being the child of a famous athlete. Years of questions, wondering if…
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The Fastest Men In The World Are Still Chasing Usain Bolt
Men’s Olympic sprints traffic heavily in machismo and self-assurance, so an incredulous victor is a rarity on the track. Rarer…
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Bryson DeChambeau has no regrets about not getting COVID-19 vaccine: ‘I don’t need it’
Bryson DeChambeau missed out on the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19 on July 23, but the professional golfer…
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Blue Jays Vs Indians: MLB Betting Odds & Trends – 8/5/2021
Amed Rosario sits at 99 hits this season, and will try to get his 100th when the Cleveland Indians (52-53)…
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Olympics 2021 updates: U.S. men’s hoops rallies to reach gold-medal game, USWNT seeks bronze, plus more track action in Tokyo
The U.S. men’s basketball team trailed by 15 midway through the second quarter of the semifinals of the Olympic Games.…
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LAFC vs. Sporting Kansas City – Football Match Report – August 4, 2021 – ESPN
Alan Pulido, making his first MLS appearance since late June, scored in the 20th minute, helping Sporting Kansas City roll…
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Scherzer wins his Dodgers debut, fans 10 Astros
LOS ANGELES — Max Scherzer‘s Dodgers debut included three strikeouts of Jose Altuve and ended with a curtain call. It…
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KD, Holiday rally Team USA to gold-medal game
SAITAMA, Japan — When Team USA started feeling that historic heat, the creeping grip of an unshakable loss, they went…
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The 9 best remaining NBA free agents right now
NBA free agency got off to a furious start from the moment the moratorium window opened on Tuesday at 6…
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Year 2 QB Progress Reports: How Are Herbert, Burrow, Tagovailoa, and Hurts Faring?
The clock starts ticking once an NFL franchise entrusts its future to a young quarterback. In the past, signal-callers were…
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No Bull—Chicago’s Reshaped Roster Could Be a Threat
The win-now acquisitions of DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso set the stage for a high-stakes season for the…
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Which NBA Teams Are Making The Same Free Agency Moves, And Which Ones Are Mixing It Up?
In the early days of NBA free agency, most teams are busy trying to level up. There are always 29…
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Lakers’ LeBron James has message for haters: ‘Do me one favor PLEASE!!!!’
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James isn’t holding back. The Lakers made a splash as soon as free agency began…
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White Sox Vs Royals: MLB Betting Odds & Trends – 8/5/2021
Brian Goodwin takes a two-game home run streak into the Chicago White Sox’s (63-44) matchup with the Kansas City Royals…
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Wellbrock romps in marathon for 2nd swim medal
TOKYO — Florian Wellbrock of Germany added a gold medal in marathon swimming to his bronze at the pool, romping…
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Jared Goff catching on at Lions camp, but receivers must catch up
6:00 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN ALLEN PARK, Mich. – Taking over for one of the greatest quarterbacks in franchise history…
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U.S.’s Crouser sets Olympic record, win shot put
TOKYO — Ryan Crouser broke his own Olympic record on his way to defending his shot put title Thursday on…
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Packers’ slot question: Aaron Rodgers’ ‘dear friend’ Randall Cobb or rookie Amari Rodgers?
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The first week of training camp here has revealed an early test of the Green Bay…
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U.S. men’s track fails to advance to 4×100 final
The U.S. men failed to advance to the final of the 4×100 relay in track and field at the Tokyo…
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New England Revolution vs. Nashville SC – Football Match Report – August 4, 2021 – ESPN
Two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference were unable to determine a winner as the MLS-leading New England…
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Julio Jones already feels at ‘home’ with Titans, who expect him to lead
6:00 AM ET Turron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football…
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UFC 265: George Foreman couldn’t convince Derrick Lewis to box, but he’s still in his corner
7:30 AM ET Mike Coppinger Marc Raimondi If Derrick Lewis beats Ciryl Gane in the UFC 265 main event Saturday…
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Transfer Talk: Man City won’t be priced out of Kane deal
The summer transfer window is into its final month for the major European leagues, which means the biggest clubs are…
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Meyer to use drill to help determine Jags’ cuts
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tim Tebow lined up against Chris Manhertz, and the two players went at it one-on-one in a…
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American BMX rider Fields released from hospital
MISHIMA, Japan — BMX rider Connor Fields was released from St. Luke’s International Hospital in Tokyo on Thursday, five days…
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Carr: No issues for Nassib in Raiders locker room
HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is continuing to show his support for teammate Carl Nassib, the…
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What you missed at the Olympics: Epic 200-meter final, Allyson Felix will race for gold, Sydney McLaughlin breaks own world record
More Olympic action? More Olympic action. The Tokyo Games rolled on at — wait for it — the track. Allyson…
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NCAA suggests weekly testing for unvaccinated
Unvaccinated college athletes should be tested weekly for COVID-19, wear masks in most situations and be quarantined if exposed to…
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