Monday 31 December 2018

Barcelona Unwilling to Lower Asking Price for Jasper Cillessen Amid Transfer Rumours



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Paul Pogba Admits 'Everyone Is Enjoying Themselves' Under Solskjaer at Man Utd



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Ralph Hasenhuttl Insists Southampton Were Denied a Clear Penalty During Defeat to Manchester City



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Maurizio Sarri Admits Chelsea Are 'in Trouble' as Yet Another First Teamer Joins Injury List



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Manuel Pellegrini Bemoans 'Fatigue' Following Hammers' Comprehensive Defeat at Burnley



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Eddie Howe Disappointed With Performance on 'Tough Day' After 4-1 Manchester United Defeat



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Real Madrid Consider Sporting CP Striker Bas Dost as Solution to Goalscoring Problems



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SE QUEDA | Isco confirmó que no saldrá del Real Madrid



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El dorsal que quiere Brahim Díaz en el Real Madrid



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Sharapova beats Bacsinszky in 1st round of Shenzhen Open

Maria Sharapova returned to competitive tennis with a 6-2, 7-6(3) win against Timea Bacsinszky in the first round of Shenzhen Open on Monday

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El FC Barcelona niega un acuerdo con Rabiot y reconoce los contactos con el PSG



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Los desafíos de Lionel Messi para 2019



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Crystal Palace Boss Roy Hodgson Brands Chelsea 'Better Team' Following 1-0 Loss



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Pep Guardiola Admits Victory Against Southampton Was 'Important' & Prepares to Face Liverpool



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Arsenal Midfielder Mohamed Elneny Urged to Leave With First Team Chances Limited



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Jurgen Klopp Reacts Angrily to Mohamed Salah 'Dive' Accusations After Multiple Incidents



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Maurizio Sarri Outlines Plans to 'Work On' Ross Barkley Following 2-1 Win Over Crystal Palace



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NBA free agency rumors: Patrick McCaw to join Cavaliers after Warriors decline to match offer sheet

McCaw averaged four points and 1.4 assists for Golden State last season.



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NBA wrap: Russell Westbrook struggles in Thunder's loss to Mavericks

Russell Westbrook just wasn't feeling it Sunday night.



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Three takeaways from the Colts' victory over the Titans

The Colts took the must-win game against the Titans to qualify for the playoffs.



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Miami hires Manny Diaz to replace Mark Richt as coach

The Hurricanes found their next football coach.



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2019 NFL Draft order: Picks for non-playoff teams set; Cardinals get No. 1 overall

The Arizona Cardinals own the first-overall pick at the 2019 NFL Draft, their first time at No. 1 since 1958.



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Colts vs. Titans results: Colts clinch playoff berth after wearing down, ousting Titans

Andrew Luck and the Colts march into Nissan Stadium on Sunday night in search of a playoff berth vs. the Titans.



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NFL Week 17 Blitz Read: Ravens win AFC North; Eagles clinch final NFC playoff spot

Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson led his team to a narrow 26-24 win over the Browns and Philadelphia had a scare with Nick Foles' early exit.



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LeBron James says winning title with Cavaliers made him the ‘greatest player of all time’

“For us to come back, you know, the way we came back in that fashion I was like, 'You did, you did something special,’” James said.



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NFL postseason 2018: NFL releases wild-card, divisional round schedule

The Chargers have a tough draw, playing the 1 p.m. game against the Ravens on Sunday.



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NFL Draft 2019: Cardinals will pick first after loss to Seahawks

The Cardinals had the worst record in the NFL this season.



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Jets fire coach Todd Bowles after third consecutive losing season

New York chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson announced the firing of Bowles on Sunday.



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Joel Embiid injury update: 76ers not ‘concerned about’ star’s left knee soreness

“We will figure out what’s going to happen tomorrow and move from there,” Brett Brown said. “It’s not anything that we’re concerned about."



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MLB trade news: Blue Jays acquire starter Clayton Richard from Padres

The 35-year-old left-hander tallied a 7-11 record with a 5.33 ERA in 27 starts for the Padres last season.



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Jets' six best candidates to replace Todd Bowles as head coach

The Jets fired head coach Todd Bowles following a 24-40 record across four seasons. Sporting News breaks down the top candidates to replace him in New York.



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Eagles secure final NFC playoff spot; Vikings fall to Bears

Both teams had a chance to secure the NFC's final playoff spot Sunday and Philadelphia captured it by blanking the Redskins, 24-0.



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Nick Foles injury update: Eagles believe QB has bruised ribs, 'think he's OK,' report says

Foles left the Eagles game against the Redskins in the fourth quarter Sunday after suffering an injury to his chest.



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Ravens beat Browns to clinch AFC North; Steelers effectively eliminated from postseason

Lamar Jackson rushed for two touchdowns and C.J. Mosley had a game-saving interception to lead the Ravens to their fifth AFC North title.



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Browns vs. Ravens: Ravens win the North and clinch playoff berth with 26-24 win

The Baltimore Ravens win the AFC North with a thrilling 26-24 win over the Cleveland Browns. Sporting News provided live updates and highlights from their playoff-clinching win.



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Buccaneers fire coach Dirk Koetter

After posting a winning mark in Koetter's first season, the Bucs have finished 5-11 the past two seasons.



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Raptors 'a little bit' concerned about Kyle Lowry's injuries, coach Nick Nurse says

“I think we're positive and hopeful that it's going in the right direction, and we'll see him back,” Nurse said Sunday, via ESPN.



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Buccaneers' seven best candidates to replace Dirk Koetter as head coach

The Buccaneers fired head coach Dirk Koetter following a 19-29 record across three seasons. Sporting News breaks down the top candidates to replace him in Tampa.



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Patrick Mahomes makes NFL history, becomes 2nd player to throw 50 TDs, 5,000 yards

Mahomes joins Peyton Manning as the only two players to have 50 touchdowns and 5,000 passing yards in a single season.



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Panthers tell Ron Rivera he will return as head coach in 2019, report says

Rivera was told that he'll remain at the helm of a Carolina team that finished 7-9 and missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year.



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Bears vs. Vikings: Score, results, highlights from Minnesota's elimination from postseason contention

Minnesota's offense failed them on Sunday, which eliminated it from postseason contention in a 24-10 loss to the Bears.



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Marcus Mariota injury update: Titans QB (elbow) to miss game vs. Colts

Blaine Gabbert will get the start for Sunday night's crucial AFC showdown against the Colts.



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WATCH: Bulls' Robin Lopez knocks Raptors' mascot down in response to joke

Robin Lopez does not like mascots.



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Jaguars VP Tom Coughlin: Leonard Fournette, T.J. Yeldon were ‘disrespectful, selfish’ during loss to Texans

"They were disrespectful, selfish and their behavior was unbecoming that of a professional football player," Coughlin said Sunday.



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Christian Miller injury update: MRI on Alabama's top LB (hamstring) reveals pull, report says

Miller, who has 11 tackles for loss and eight sacks this season, suffered the injury during the Crimson Tide's 45-34 victory over Oklahoma.



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NHL trade news: Oilers acquire defenseman Brandon Manning from Blackhawks

Chicago received forward Drake Caggiula and defenseman Jason Garrison in the deal.



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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Singles Out 'Top Performance' as Man Utd End 2018 on a High



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Weekend Sports in Brief

Weekend Sports in Brief

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McGraw earns 900th victory; Ionescu meets Curry

Muffet McGraw earns a milestone win against the school where she got her coaching start

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Harden has Rockets rolling with visit to Warriors looming

James Harden has Rockets rolling with visit to Warriors looming

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ICYMI in Week 17: Ravens hang on, move on after Browns scare

In case you missed it in Week 17: Ravens hang on, move on after scare against Browns

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Broncos careen into another offseason of uncertainty

The Denver Broncos were saddled by bad play-calling and riddled with injuries in 2018

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Lost in the shuffle? 7 new playoff teams since 2017

Lost in the shuffle? 7 new playoff teams since 2017

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Serena Williams pulls US level at Hopman Cup

Serena Williams pulls US level at Hopman Cup

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Dimitrov, Raonic win 1st round matches at Brisbane

Dimitrov, Raonic win 1st round matches at Brisbane

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Bouchard wins in 1st round at ASB Classic

Bouchard beats Brengle 6-3, 6-3 in 1st round at ASB Classic

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Titans' season ends shy of postseason with Mariota sidelined

The Tennessee Titans had everything they needed to cap coach Mike Vrabel's debut season with a second straight playoff berth

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Does Foles Have a Little Magic Left? How the Eagles Can Upset the Bears

The first in a four-part series of how the underdogs can prevail on Wild-Card weekend. A look at how the defending champs match up with the Bears in Philly’s first road playoff game since the Any Reid/Donovan McNabb era.

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New Year's Eve Bowl Guide: What You Need to Know About All Six Games

The Military, Sun, Redbox, Liberty, Holiday and Gator Bowls are all on tap for the New Year's Eve six-game slate. Here's everything you need to know to get prepared for the action.

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Russia Beats Switzerland 7-4 in World Junior Hockey

Kirill Slepets broke a tie short-handed early in the third period and Russia added three more goals to beat Switzerland 7-4 on Sunday night in the world junior hockey championship.

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Will Your New Head Coach Make the Playoffs? It Happens More Than You May Think

As we launch into NFL coach firing and hiring season, it’s a good time to remember to stay patient for a year or two with a first-year head coach ... and that your team’s playoff hopes aren’t completely gone.

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Watch: NFL Commercial Will Get You Hyped for the Playoffs

Get hyped for the NFL playoffs with this commercial. 

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Colts’ Win Over Titans Creates an AFC Playoff Field Featuring the Division’s Best QBs

Indianapolis capturing the last AFC wild-card spot ensures that the division’s best quarterbacks, both young and old, will be playing in this season’s playoffs.

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Miami Names Manny Diaz Head Coach After Mark Richt Steps Down

Diaz was named the head coach for Temple on Dec. 13, meaning he was with the univeristy for just 17 days before going back to Miami.  

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What to Know About Eagles Backup Quarterback Nate Sudfeld

Here's some important information to know about backup quarterback Nate Sudfeld.

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NFL Playoff Picture: Analyzing the Standings, Best Early Matchups and Biggest Sleepers

The NFL playoffs are (nearly) set. How each team got here, and why Chargers-Ravens is a must-watch game of the wild-card round.

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LeBron Says He Felt Like He Became 'Greatest of All-Time' After Beating Warriors

LeBron James said he felt he became the "Greatest of All-Time" after beating the Warriors in the 2016 NBA Finals. 

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Report: Ole Miss Hiring Rich Rodriguez as Offensive Coordinator

Ole Miss coach Matt Luke now has two former head coaches with abrupt exits from their last jobs as his offensive and defensive coordinators.

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Jets Fire Head Coach Todd Bowles After Four Seasons

Todd Bowles racked up a 23-36 record during his time in New York.

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2018 NFL Playoff Schedule: Seeds, Matchups and Game Times

Here is a list of the first-round postseason games.

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NFL Black Monday Live Tracker: Koetter, Bowles Fired; Marrone Will Return in Jacksonville

Which coaches have been fired and who still has his job? Follow along with our Black Monday live tracker for updates on the latest coaching firing and hiring news.

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NHL Union Calls Stars CEO Comments on Seguin, Benn 'Reckless, Insulting'

The NHL players' union says comments from Dallas Stars CEO Jim Lites were ''reckless and insulting."

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2019 NFL Draft Order: Cardinals, 49ers, Jets Top List

Here's how the 2019 NFL draft order shakes up with one game remaining in the regular season.

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Week 17 Takeaways: Foles and the Champs Return to the Playoffs, This Year the Ravens Hold on, Vikings Have Soul-Searching to Do

Plus, another epic officiating gaffe, Baker Mayfield knocks on the door of legend status, the Jaguars defy all logic (again!) by retaining their coach and front office, Deshaun Watson takes a bunch of big hits for no good reason, Kittle tops Kelce for a record, Steelers get to spend the offseason regretting everything, the 49ers defense makes unfortunate history, a fond farewell to a Bills legend, and much more from a wild Week 17.

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Cardinals Clinch No. 1 Pick in 2019 NFL Draft

The Cardinals are officially on the clock.

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Nick Foles Finishes Just Short of $1 Million Bonus Due to Rib Injury

Eagles quarterback Nick Foles's injury in Sunday's win over the Redskins cost him big off the field. 

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Browns' Baker Mayfield Sets Single-Season Rookie Record for Pass TDs

Mayfield wasn't named the Browns starting quarterback until Week 4.

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First look at NFL playoff bracket: Everything you need to know

The playoff field is finally set. Here's your guide to everything you need to know about the 12 teams vying to win Super Bowl LIII.

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Saints installed as favorites for Super Bowl title

The Saints stand as consensus national favorites in sportsbooks to win the Super Bowl entering the playoffs.

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Jets fire coach Bowles after third losing season

Todd Bowles, who presided over one of the worst three-year stretches in franchise history, was fired Sunday evening in a long-anticipated move, though Jets ownership opted to retain embattled general manager Mike Maccagnan.

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LeBron says Cavs' title 'made me the greatest'

LeBron James says he feels that the title he won with the Cavs -- and how he won it -- "made me the greatest player of all time."

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Canes hire ex-DC Diaz as Richt's replacement

Miami hired Temple's Manny Diaz as its next coach on Sunday night, replacing Mark Richt, who retired earlier in the day.

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Westbook: I've been letting down my teammates

Russell Westbrook didn't attempt to sugarcoat anything after one of the least efficient offensive performances of his career, declaring that he has been letting down his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates far too often.

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Cardinals lose at buzzer, will pick No. 1 overall

The Arizona Cardinals (3-13) have clinched the No. 1 overall pick in the draft with their 27-24 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

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LeBron James' 23,039 career shots in one graphic

To celebrate LeBron's 34th birthday, here's every dunk, layup, 3-pointer and midrange jumper of King James' career.

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Let's overreact to Week 17: Which starting QBs are moving on?

Will the Dolphins have a new signal-caller next season? We look at five starting QBs who could have new homes in 2019.

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How does your team measure up? NFL grades and offseason questions

The 2018 NFL season came to a close for all non-playoff teams on Sunday. NFL Nation grades each and looks forward.

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Mark Richt's Miami tenure showed early promise but exposed bigger problems

The unraveling of a seemingly perfect marriage shows the difficulty in fixing a Miami program while fans expect a quick return to glory.

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Jon Jones still fighting off the asterisk

Jones insists that his victory Saturday night and his renewed UFC title reign should not be marred by an asterisk. But some still see him as a serial drug offender.

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LSU has plenty of reasons to take streaking UCF seriously

Beating the No. 8 Knights in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl would mean a milestone win for the No. 11 Tigers.

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Jake Browning, your Rose Bowl underdog

Once a Heisman Trophy candidate, Washington quarterback Jake Browning -- despite engineering the Huskies' turnaround -- knows the Rose Bowl is his last chance to prove his worth.

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Todd Bowles Is Fired by Jets After Rout by the Patriots


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Ravens and Eagles Claw Their Way to the N.F.L. Playoffs


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Premier League Is Left Flat-Footed as New Leader Suddenly Backs Out


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Cowboys Send Giants to Another Late Loss


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How Long Can Oklahoma Be the Bridesmaid of College Football?


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Alabama and Clemson Are Putting a Trademark on the Title Game


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Aaron Rodgers Is Hurt and the Packers Are Humiliated in Loss to Lions


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Sunday 30 December 2018

Isco anunció que su novia Sara Sálamo está embarazada y van a tener juntos a su primer hijo



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"Suning puede permitirse cualquier cosa, incluso fichar a Messi para el Inter de Milan"



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Arthur estuvo de fiesta en la casa de Neymar



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Rabiot exige más dinero para fichar por el Barcelona



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La propuesta para cambiar el formato de la Copa del Rey



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Gerard Pique's investment group buys tiny club FC Andorra

Gerard Pique's investment group purchases FC Andorra, a soccer club in tiny Andorra that plays in Spain's lower leagues

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Veteran catcher Lucroy finalizes 1-year deal with Angels

Veteran catcher Jonathan Lucroy has finalized a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels

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Leicester Boss Claude Puel Admits Loss to Cardiff Was 'Harsh' as Foxes Fall to Late Defeat



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Javi Gracia Defends Heavy Squad Rotation After Watford Held to Home Draw By Newcastle



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Huddersfield's David Wagner Admits Last Gasp Defeat Against Fulham a 'Real Knock' to Survival Hopes



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Luciano Spalletti Shares Nerazzurri Silverware Ambition But Tips Juventus to Win Scudetto



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Chris Hughton Insists Brighton Were 'Good Value' for Win After Battling to 1-0 Victory Over Everton



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La estadística que demuestra que al Real Madrid le falta gol



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Nuno Espirito Santo Hails Wolves' 'Organised' Approach During 3-1 Win Over Tottenham



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Fulham Boss Claudio Ranieri Admits He 'Wanted to Kill' Aboubakar Kamara Following Penalty Incident



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Why Manchester City are in a mess and how they can prevent a full-blown crisis

City were heavily reliant on Fernandinho before his injury and have suffered without him, and Pep Guardiola must maintain confidence until he returns



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UFC 232: Ten things we learned

From Jon Jones' dominance and a possible third fight with Daniel Cormier, to Amanda Nunes' shocking finish of Cris Cyborg, SN reflects on the 10 things we learned from UFC 232.



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Oklahoma, for all its success, still hasn't shown it belongs in College Football Playoff

Oklahoma is the undisputed king of the Big 12, but that hasn't meant much in three College Football Playoff berths.



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Tua Tagovailoa too much for Oklahoma, but Kyler Murray proves Heisman worth

Both quarterbacks deliver in their much-hyped Orange Bowl duel. Alabama's sophomore sensation gets the win but OU's junior star shows why he deserved college football's top individual honor.



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UFC 232 results: Jones regains title with stoppage of Gustafsson; Nunes shocks the world with KO of Cyborg

Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson battle one more time to see who will be the undisputed light heavyweight champion in the main event of UFC 232.



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NBA wrap: Warriors top Trail Blazers with onslaught of scoring despite bizarre ejection

The Warriors handled the Trail Blazers this time by beating them 115-105 on Saturday.



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Alabama beats Oklahoma at its own game, and looks angry doing it

Alabama reached another College Football Playoff championship game in a chippy victory against Oklahoma. A big start made that possible.



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Warriors F Andre Iguodala ejected for throwing ball into stands

Andre Iguodala made a big mistake just before halftime of the Warriors' game against the Trail Blazers on Saturday.



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College Football Playoff 2018: Alabama opens as 6.5-point favorite on Clemson, but opinions differ

The two 14-0 teams will meet for the championship for the third time in four years.



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College football bowl schedule: Dates, times, TV for all 40 FBS bowls in 2018-19

A look at the 2018-19 college football bowl schedule leading up to the College Football Playoff championship game on Jan. 7.



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Alabama vs. Oklahoma results: Crimson Tide outpace Sooners in Orange Bowl

Alabama cruises to a 45-34 Orange Bowl victory. Sporting News recaps the win, which sends the Crimson Tide to the national championship game for the fourth consecutive year.



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College Football Playoff 2018: Three takeaways from Alabama's win over Oklahoma

Alabama and Clemson will face off in the national title game for the third time in the last four years.



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Baker Mayfield fined $10K for 'lewd' TD celebration, report says

The Browns quarterback pretended to expose his genitals after scoring against the Bengals and former Cleveland head coach Hue Jackson.



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Mathew Barzal's hat trick upstages John Tavares' first game against Islanders

While the attention was on John Tavares in his first game against the Islanders, Mathew Barzal took center stage with a natural hat trick in a New York win.



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College Football Playoff 2018: Georgia players throw shade at Notre Dame after blowout loss to Clemson

Notre Dame fell to Clemson 30-3 on Saturday in the first of two College Football Playoff semifinals.



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Walk-on Nevada player has huge bowl game, gets scholarship on field

Ben Putnam, a junior walk-on, had four catches for 114 yards in the Wolf Pack's 16-13 victory over Arkansas State in the Arizona Bowl.



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Jabarai Parker on the Bulls demoting him: 'I kept my end of the bargain'

It wasn’t like a fair chance," Parker said. "They took me out of the lineup. I stayed professional. I didn’t pout. I kept going."



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John Wall injury update: Wizards G will have season-ending heel surgery

The Wizards announced Saturday that Wall will undergo surgery and be out six to eight months.



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College Football Playoff 2018: Three takeaways from Clemson's victory over Notre Dame

Notre Dame shut down Clemson early, but QB Trevor Lawrence and the Tigers got on track in the second quarter and never looked back.



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Alvin Gentry on James Harden's talent: "He's the best iso player in the world"

Harden leads the league in scoring and is currently averaging a career high 32.7 points.



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Clemson vs. Notre Dame: Tigers romp in Cotton Bowl, head to national title again

No. 2 Clemson took on No. 3 Notre Dame in the 2018 Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 28. SN provided live updates, scores and highlights from the game.



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Clemson's Trevor Lawrence shows Playoff stage might not be big enough

The true freshman quarterback changed the complexion of the Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame with his arm, and it led to a blowout.



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Kentucky, no longer haunted by Duke defeat, making progress toward rejoining elite

Kentucky has seemingly put the demoralizing season-opening loss to Duke behind it. These Wildcats are playing like a team again.



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MLB trade rumors: Phillies, Astros 'very interested' in Diamondbacks pitcher Robbie Ray

Ray is coming off a bit of a down year, but he has struck out 12.1 batters per nine over the last two seasons in 285 2/3 innings.



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Jets will fire Todd Bowles once season concludes, report says

The Jets are expected to fire Todd Bowles once the regular season ends.



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Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh optimistic after Peach Bowl loss: 'We're right there at the top'

"My feeling about the team is we're right there at the top," Harbaugh told reporters Saturday. "But we have to put it over the top."



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WATCH: Clemson's Tee Higgins makes catch reminiscent of DeAndre Hopkins to end half vs. Notre Dame

Notre Dame thought it had a pass breakup. It thought wrong.



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Rafa Benitez Praises His Newcastle Side Following 1-1 Stalemate With Watford



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Pep Guardiola Provides Injury Update on Fernandinho Ahead of Crucial Clash With PL Leaders Liverpool



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Gennaro Gattuso Insists CL Qualification Is the Main Aim for Milan After Win Over SPAL



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Massimiliano Allegri Believes 'it's Right' to Use VAR After Juve's Controversial Win Over Sampdoria



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Mauricio Pochettino Admits Tottenham Lacked 'Energy' During 3-1 Defeat to Wolves



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Marco Silva Rues Missed Chances & Claims Everton Must Come Back 'Strong Again' After Brighton Defeat



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Jurgen Klopp Refuses to Get Carried Away With Title Talk Despite Liverpool's 5-1 Win Over Arsenal



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Unai Emery Admits Arsenal Have 'a Lot of Work to Do' Following Their 5-1 Defeat to Liverpool



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After a Devastating CFP Loss, Kyler Murray Is Left With a Difficult Decision

Kyler Murray fell short of his goal to win a national championship, and now the Heisman-winning quarterback is left with deciding if that's how he wants his football career to end. 

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Why Alabama-Clemson is so good for college football

No grumbling over the fourth Alabama-Clemson College Football Playoff game. Why wouldn't you want to watch the Tide play the Tigers for the national title?

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Nunes knocks out Cyborg in 51 seconds for title

Amanda Nunes stunned Cris Cyborg with a first-round knockout Saturday night to win the women's featherweight title. Nunes became the first female fighter to win UFC titles in multiple weight classes.

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Jones reclaims UFC title, then taunts Cormier

Jon Jones stopped Alexander Gustafsson in Round 3 to reclaim the 205-pound title and had a message for rival Daniel Cormier: "I'm here. Get your belt back."

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Murray mum on future, says year 'not satisfying'

Kyler Murray knew the questions about his future would come, but all he could think about was Saturday's loss to Alabama, saying, "We've got a lot to be proud about, but coming up short wasn't the goal."

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Klay ends his slump, tells hand, 'I missed you'

Ice-cold from the field in his past five games, Klay Thompson broke out of the slump Saturday with 32 points and had a message for his shooting hand: "It's good to see you again."

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Kelly: Clemson, Irish disparity not 'overwhelming'

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly stressed that "four big plays" were the difference in a 30-3 loss to Clemson and that the Irish's issues Saturday were "technical and tactical," rather than talent-based.

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Pac-12 caps worst December in decades as 5 fall

With five losses on Saturday's schedule, the men's college basketball season went from bad to worse for the Pac-12, which is assured of the worst December by a major conference in the past 20 years.

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Mayfield fined $10K for gesture at OC Kitchens

The NFL handed Baker Mayfield a fine of $10,026 for unsportsmanlike conduct, the result of an apparent lewd gesture he made toward Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens in Sunday's 26-18 win over the Bengals.

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ICYMI: 9 things about LeBron

LeBron James has been in the national spotlight for more than half his life -- but there's more to learn about the 4-time MVP.

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Liverpool dominates hapless Arsenal

The Premier League leaders fell behind early but ultimately had few issues in disposing of Arsenal, as Liverpool's forwards starred again.

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Mayweather vs. Nasukawa: All you need to know

Floyd Mayweather will be engaging in what is being described as a "three-round boxing exhibition" against noted Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa. Here's all you need to know.

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Will the Maple Leafs or Islanders win the Stanley Cup first?

With John Tavares and the Leafs squaring off with his former team for the first time, we ponder the big questions for both clubs.

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After Stopping Kyler Murray Just Often Enough, Alabama's Defense Recalibrates for Clemson

Alabama learned enough about its defense while chasing Kyler Murray and Oklahoma around in the Orange Bowl to know what it'll take to beat Clemson.

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How to Watch Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

Find out how to watch Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea on Sunday, Dec. 30 from Selhurst Park.

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How to Watch Southampton vs. Man City: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Southampton vs. Man City on Sunday, Dec. 30 from St. Mary's Stadium.

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Sweden Beats US in OT, Spoiling Americans’ Comeback

Adam Boqvist scored at 3:51 of overtime to give Sweden a 5-4 victory over the United States on Saturday night in the world junior hockey championship after Ryan Poehling scored twice in the final 37 seconds to force the extra period.

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Unfazed in His Biggest Game Yet, Trevor Lawrence Continues to Deliver for Clemson

Stepping up in the postseason is nothing new for Trevor Lawrence, Clemson's long-haired, true freshman quaterback—now, if he can only get used to the media spotlight. 

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Baker Mayfield Needs a Better Nemesis Than Hue Jackson, Mahomes Is Your 2018 NFL MVP

Also, the Panthers could have easily been doing what Seattle has done, the MNF booth deserves another chance, the Jaguars still need to address what’s rotten in their building, and a heart-warming story about a Vinny Testaverde football card and mom. Plus, musical guest: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart!

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Watch: Amanda Nunes Knocks Out Cris Cyborg in 51 Seconds to Become Two-Weight Champion

Amanda Nunes is now a two-weight champion.

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Week 17 Injury Question Marks: Mariota, Antonio Brown, and Lots of Eagles

Plus, some early Black Monday news and the Chargers set to get a boost in the form of a fallen starter’s return for the postseason.

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Notre Dame's Latest Postseason Embarrassment Isn't Like the Others

Though Notre Dame's 30–3 loss to Clemson looks similar to the 2013 national championship on paper, the Cotton Bowl loss felt much different to the Fighting Irish. 

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Alabama Clinches the Inevitable Clemson Rematch That the 2018 Season Deserves

Alabama and Clemson have earned their place at the top. Hopefully their third meeting in a national title game will be as exhilarating as their first two.

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Alabama vs. Clemson: All-Time Head-to-Head Results

Alabama and Clemson will face off in yet another national title game. 

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National Championship Game Preview: Four Key Storylines for Alabama vs. Clemson Part IV

Now that the national title game matchup is locked in, what will be the keys this time around when the Tide and Tigers meet for the fourth year in a row?

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Notre Dame AD: Cotton Bowl Loss Doesn't Hurt Future College Football Playoff Chances

Notre Dame was highly criticized for its 30–3 loss to Clemson in the Cotton Bowl.

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WATCH: Seton Hall Hands St. John's First Loss on Game-Winning Buzzer Beater

Shavar Reynolds Jr. lifted Seton Hall over St. John's in a Saturday night thriller.

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Patriots' Julian Edelman Fined Three Times for $63K for Unnecessary Roughness vs. Bills

Edelman racked up $63,504 in fines for three separate instances during last week's win vs. the Bills.

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WATCH: Nick Saban Breaks Headset After Penalties Force Alabama to Settle for Field Goal

Despite the Crimson Tide leading 28–10, Nick Saban broke his headset in frustration when a drive stalled. 

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Brian Kelly: No 'Overwhelming' Difference Between Notre Dame, Clemson Talent

Notre Dame lost 30–3 to Clemson in the Cotton Bowl on Saturday.

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Alabama Opens as Favorite Over Clemson in National Championship Game

Alabama and Clemson will face off in a rematch of the 2016 national championship game.

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Clemson DE Wears 'This For Big Dex' Shirt to Support Suspended Teammate Dexter Lawrence

Clemson DT Dexter Lawrence and two other players were suspended from the Cotton Bowl after failing recent drug tests. 

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Georgia, Ohio State Players Mock Notre Dame After CFP Loss to Clemson

Ohio State QB Dwyane Haskins was one of many to question Notre Dame's playoff credentials. 

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No. 1 Alabama beats No. 4 Oklahoma 45-34 to reach title game

Murray had one brilliant moment, a perfect deep throw on the move to Charleston Rambo in the end zone for a 49-yard score.

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Aldridge scores 38 to lead Spurs past Clippers 122-111

DeMar DeRozan had 25 points, 13 rebounds and six assists for the Spurs, who won for the fifth time in their past seven games.

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WATCH: LaMarcus Aldridge leads Spurs in 122-111 win over Clippers

WATCH: LaMarcus Aldridge leads Spurs in 122-111 win over Clippers

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Stansberry hits 6 3s, scores 26; Hawaii beats Alabama A&M

Eddie Stansberry made six 3-pointers and finished with 26 points _ both career highs _ to help Hawaii beat Alabama A&M 71-63

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Rested 76ers face weary Trail Blazers

Rested 76ers face weary Trail Blazers

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Fleury expected to play for Golden Knights vs. Coyotes

Fleury expected to play for Golden Knights vs. Coyotes

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Schmaltz, Coyotes rally to down Ducks in OT

Alex Galchenyuk and Clayton Keller each had two assists. Nick Schmaltz and Ekman-Larsson also had assists for multi-point games.

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Hockey Day in SoCal: Ducks fall in OT to Coyotes

Hockey Day in SoCal: Ducks fall in OT to Coyotes

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DeMar DeRozan on getting the road win vs. Clippers

DeMar DeRozan shares his thoughts after the San Antonio Spurs defeat the LA Clippers on Saturday night.

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Amanda Nunes speaks after historic victory over Cyborg | POST-FIGHT | INTERVIEW | UFC 232

Nunes spoke to the UFC on FOX crew after her historic KO victory over Cris Cyborg on Saturday.

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What Pressure? Liverpool Allows Itself to Smile and Its Fans to Believe


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Women’s Nordic Combined Struggles to Take Off


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College Bowl Games: Florida Trounces Michigan, Virginia Shuts Out South Carolina


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Clemson Crushes Notre Dame to Reach Its 3rd National Title Game in 4 Seasons


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Devils’ Young Goalie Records First Shutout


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Alabama Defeats Oklahoma to Advance to 4th Consecutive Title Game


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Saturday 29 December 2018

Los logros del 'Cholo' Simeone con el Atlético de Madrid



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Rafa Benitez Confirms Fulham Target Jonjo Shelvey Will Not Leave Newcastle in January



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Jurgen Klopp Admits Liverpool Must Improve Against Arsenal to Maintain Title Charge on Saturday



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Father of Real Madrid Attacker Isco Meets With PSG's President to Discuss Potential Deal



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Various Reports Confirm Mesut Özil Will Miss Arsenal's Match Against Liverpool Through Injury



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Conflicting Reports Hint Barcelona Target Adrien Rabiot Could Leave PSG for Just €5m



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NBA wrap: Clippers bench overwhelms Lakers for win

The Clippers and Lakers met for the first time this season Friday.



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Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins booed at home after missing late free throws

“That’s fans for you," Wiggins told The Athletic. "We’ve got some sh—y fans and we’ve got some good fans. That’s just how it works.”



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MLB trade rumors: Brewers, Yankees still talking about Sonny Gray

Sonny Gray is coming off one of the worst seasons in his career, but the Brewers really could use starting pitching.



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Deion Sanders has message for Washington State's Marcus Strong after taunting penalty

The Hall of Fame cornerback tweets that the Cougars DB didn't do anything wrong by holding out the ball while he was returning an interception during the Alamo Bowl.



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Daniel Cormier will relinquish light heavyweight title ahead of UFC 232

Daniel Cormier will remain the UFC's heavyweight champion.



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MLB hot stove: Jonathan Lucroy agrees to 1-year deal with Angels, report says

Jonathan Lucroy hit .241 with four home runs and 51 RBIs for the Athletics last season.



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Patrick McCaw signs offer sheet with Cavaliers, report says

McCaw signed a multi-year contract with the Cavaliers Friday, according to the team's official Twitter.



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Christian Pulisic agrees to deal with Chelsea, report says

Christian Pulisic may be headed to the Premier League.



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Bruins C David Backes suspended 3 games for illegal check to head of Devils' Blake Coleman

David Backes delivered a shot to the head of Devils center Blake Coleman during Boston's matchup with New Jersey on Thursday.



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LeBron James injury update: Lakers will be without their star for second game straight, report says

LeBron James is reportedly about to miss his second consecutive game while dealing with a groin injury.



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MLB hot stove: Phillies reportedly interested in SP Dallas Keuchel, but not for 5 years

The holdup in Dallas Keuchel's market may be the length of contract he's asking for.



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Why Warriors might let Patrick McCaw leave for Cavs

Patrick McCaw reportedly signed a two-year, $6 million offer sheet with the Cavs. There are a few reasons why the Warriors might think twice before matching the deal.



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Auburn's Music City blowout against Purdue must carry into 2019

Auburn routed Purdue 63-14 in the Music City Bowl with Gus Malzahn calling the plays. How will that carry over into the 2019 season?



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Abner Mares looks to silence doubters with win over Gervonta Davis

A battle-tested Abner Mares speaks with Sporting News about trying to defy the odds and defeat Gervonta Davis on Feb. 9.



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Steelers DC Keith Butler says Tyler Eifert ‏will be tough to cover, but Bengals TE is on IR

Bengals TE Tyler Eifert caught wind of Butler's comments and tweeted, in part, "Hey I am ahead of schedule!"



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Stars CEO Jim Lites on Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin: 'They're f—ing horse-s—'

“They are f—ing horse-s—, I don’t know how else to put it. The team was ok. But (Tyler) Seguin and (Jamie) Benn were terrible."



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Projected Week 17 DraftKings ownership percentage, NFL DFS advice

Don't finalize your DraftKings lineups without seeing notable daily fantasy football ownership projections ahead of Week 17 contests. Avoid too many chalk plays and differentiate your roster on NFL DFS main slates with a few fades and contrarian picks.



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FanDuel NBA DFS: Pick advice, lineup sleepers for Friday, December 28

SN provides well-researched lineup tips, sleepers and busts for NBA DFS players playing in Friday's FanDuel contests.



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Kayla Harrison on transition from judo to MMA, not being like Ronda Rousey and becoming world champ

Kayla Harrison talks to Sporting News about a variety of topics ahead of her fight on New Year's Eve at PFL 11.



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Saints to start QB Teddy Bridgewater in Week 17 vs. Panthers

The 26-year-old quarterback hasn't started a game since the 2015 season.



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Lincoln Riley's Oklahoma success isn't just being 'smarter than everybody else'

Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley is more than just an offensive savant. He's a master communicator. That's why the OU's offense has been so unstoppable.



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Antonio Brown injury update: Steelers WR (knee) misses third straight practice

Coach Mike Tomlin said the wide receiver was undergoing tests on a sore knee that first landed him on the team's injury report Thursday.



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MLS Crew set to stay in Columbus under new owners, league announces

The owners of the NFL's Cleveland Browns and a Columbus-based family have agreed in principle to take over ownership of the MLS Crew.



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Rajon Rondo injury update: Lakers guard (finger) out 4-5 weeks after surgery

Rondo suffered a sprained right ring finger this week and underwent surgery that will sideline him 4-5 weeks.



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Jets' Dustin Byfuglien fined $2,500 for slashing Flames' Johnny Gaudreau

Byfuglien slashed Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau late in the teams' game Thursday in Winnipeg.



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Odell Beckham Jr. injury update: Giants WR (quad) to miss fourth straight game

Beckham has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 17 matchup against the Cowboys with a nagging quadriceps injury.



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TCU basketball game canceled after death of player on scheduled opponent

Hawaii Pacific player Emil Isovic, 21, collapsed Dec. 18 after exiting a tournament game against Southern Nazarene and died Wednesday.



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Notre Dame, pushed to background of Playoff teams, has chance at historic win

It seems the Playoff storylines surround Alabama, Clemson and Oklahoma. But the Fighting Irish have a chance to pull off a historic upset against the Tigers.



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Sir Alex Ferguson to Join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for Man Utd Training Ahead of Bournemouth Game



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Harrell chides Lakers fans for 'overlooking' Clips

Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell embraced the boos after Friday's 118-107 win over the Lakers and reminded fans, "There's two teams in L.A."

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Maurizio Sarri Explains Why He Will Not 'Sit Down' With Eden Hazard to Discuss Contract Standoff



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Friday Sports in Brief

Friday Sports in Brief

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College Football Playoff: Bama vs OU; Clemson vs Notre Dame

Oklahoma and Notre Dame are standing in the way of Alabama-Clemson Part IV

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Britain beats Greece 2-1 in opening Hopman Cup match

Britain beats Greece 2-1 in opening Hopman Cup match

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Avenging Tua: The Heisman revenge factor for Alabama

Oklahoma beat Chris Weinke for Josh Heupel. Texas helped Vince Young get over Reggie Bush's win. Now Alabama gets a shot at Oklahoma's Kyler Murray.

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Wiggins: No love lost for booing Minnesota fans

Andrew Wiggins went 5-of-12 from the stripe in an OT loss to the Hawks and heard about it from a frustrated home crowd. Wiggins didn't take the boos kindly. "We've got some s---ty fans, and we've got some good fans. That's just how it works," he said.

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Cormier to relinquish title: 'They can have it'

UFC heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier told ESPN that he'll relinquish the light heavyweight belt. "My story and my legacy will not include me being stripped of a title," he said. "They can have it."

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Stars CEO unloads on 'terrible' Benn, Seguin

Stars CEO Jim Lites on Friday ranted that team management is irate over how Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin have underachieved this season. "These guys are not good enough," he said.

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Pitino reminded of Kentucky after Euro debut win

Rick Pitino compared the atmosphere at Panathinaikos to that of his old Kentucky home after he won his EuroLeague debut as coach of the Greek club on Friday, 96-84 over CSKA Moscow.

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Kanter calls for NBA to fine Bucks assistant Ham

A day after Thursday's skirmish with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Enes Kanter called for Bucks assistant Darvin Ham to be fined and suggested that Antetokounmpo got preferential treatment from the refs.

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Minshew sets Pac-12 mark as WSU takes Alamo

Gardner Minshew II threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, and Washington State stopped Iowa State on a late two-point conversion in a 28-26 victory in the Alamo Bowl on Friday night.

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Lowe: Ten things I like and don't like, including Luka's LeBron dimes

This week the spotlight lands on Trae Young's weird year, Klay Thompson forcing shots and too many new jerseys.

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A guide to Week 17: Predictions, playoff scenarios, more

Winners and projections for every matchup, plus what's at stake in the playoff picture. Catch up on Week 17 here.

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NFL coaching candidates we'd hire: ESPN experts rank their choices

We asked reporters, analysts and former players whom they'd pick to coach their team, with 25 names making the list.

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The cases for and against the Broncos keeping Vance Joseph

With the Broncos nearing another losing season. GM John Elway has some big questions to answer, none bigger than his head coach.

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Cheat Sheet: Jones vs. Gustafsson

Jon Jones will look to regain the light heavyweight belt when he faces Alexander Gustafsson. Who has the edge?

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Premier League midseason awards: Hazard best player; Fred worst signing

The Premier League is halfway through the season, and it's shaping up to be a great title race. Who have been the best and worst so far?

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What's different for Notre Dame after 2012 title-game collapse?

Brian Kelly has made tough changes since a 42-14 disaster against Alabama in the BCS National Championship Game.

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Changing face at QB in AFC North: Rookie uprising

After years of knowing who would start at QB in Baltimore, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh but not Cleveland, it's the Browns who appear set for the future.

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'It Factor': Lamar Jackson, Baker Mayfield more alike than you think

Rookie quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield don't exactly play the position in the same fashion, but they have winning in common.

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The Wysh list: Bold predictions for 2019; Gritty dresses up as Santa

This week's Wysh List looks at 15 things that are, ahem, certainly going to happen in 2019, Gritty getting into the holiday spirit and much more.

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Big questions left over from 2018 that 2019 will have to answer

From free agents to "the opener," this year left many things open for the new one to take from here.

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Power 5 preview: Big matchups highlight a busy January

As the conference season opens, we don't have to wait long for one of the most enticing games: Asia Durr and No. 3 Louisville face No. 2 Notre Dame.

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Why tennis' final-set tiebreakers are both a solution and a problem

Yes, we like to see tennis finally doing something about its never-ending matches, but a little consistency across the Slams would be nice.

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Faker vs. Rookie is the worlds showdown we all want to see

Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok is the best League of Legends player in history, but defending world champion Song "Rookie" Eui-jin is eager to measure himself against the legendary player.

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Joel Farabee Has Natural Hat Trick, US Beats Kazakhstan 8-2

Joel Farabee had a natural hat trick in a 6:52 span of the first period in the United State's victory over Kazakhstan. 

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Watch: LeBron James Walks into Lakers-Clippers Game With Glass of Wine

The King arrived in style. 

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24 Hours ... With Vikings Cornerback Xavier Rhodes

A game-week Friday down the playoff stretch is packed for Minnesota’s All-Pro cornerback—practice, workouts, film study and, just as important, family time.

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Daniel Cormier Relinquishes UFC Light Heavyweight Title Ahead of UFC 232

Cormier told ESPN that he would relinquish his belt before being stripped of the title on Saturday night when a new champion is crowned.

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Week in Wrestling: Top 10 Women's Wrestlers of the Year

As 2018 comes to a close, we look back at the standout women's wrestlers of the year.

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Últimas noticias y rumores de MLS | Sebastián Méndez, LA Galaxy, Pity Martínez y más



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Stars CEO Jim Lites Calls Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn 'Horse S---'

The Stars' ownership and management criticized two of their highest paid players.

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Former Colts Punter Pat McAfee Signs Multi-Year Contract With WWE

McAfee has made several appearances recent at WWE events as a guest announcer and on TakeOver kickoff show panels. 

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Controversial Midfielder Appears to Be Missing as Arsenal Squad Arrive for Liverpool Clash



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How to Watch the Alamo Bowl: Iowa State vs. Washington State Live Stream, TV Channel

Find out how to watch Iowa State vs. Washington State in Valero Alamo Bowl on Friday, Dec. 28

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Rams RB Todd Gurley Out Sunday vs. 49ers With Knee Inflammation

Gurley also missed last week's game due to knee inflammation.

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Estas fueron las grandes estrellas invitadas en la boda de Diego Godín



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Everything You Need to Know for the Playoff and the Rest of Saturday's Packed Bowl Slate

The two playoff semifinals aren't the only big games on Saturday. Get ready for a loaded slate, starting with two marquee noon matchups.

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Boca va por un refuerzo de lujo para 2019



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La razón por la que Mbappé no fichó por el Real Madrid



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La fortuna que gastó Morata en los regalos de Navidad



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Browns Owners Buy Columbus Crew and Will Keep Team in Ohio



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The Story Behind the Rise of Jalen Rose and David Jacoby at ESPN

Jalen & Jacoby has become a major hit across platforms for ESPN. Here's the story of its rise and that of its hosts.

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La Juventus se entromete en unos de los jugadores pretendidos por el FC Barcelona



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Las declaraciones del médico de Boca respecto del futuro de Gago como jugador profesional



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Lou's 36 send Clips past Lakers 118-107 in 1st clash of year

Clippers 6th man pushes Clippers over city rival.

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Washington State beat Iowa State 28-26 in Alamo Bowl

Purdy passed for 315 yards and Cyclones receiver Hakeem Butler caught nine passes for 192 yards.

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Westbrook scores 40, Thunder pull away to beat Suns

The Thunder swept the four-game season series from the Suns.

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Davis scores 48, Pelicans edge Doncic, Mavs 114-112

Doncic scored 34 points and hit 7 of 10 3-pointers, and Harrison Barnes had 21 points.

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Clippers hope to be more of a threat to Spurs this time

Clippers hope to be more of a threat to Spurs this time

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Spurs keep it close in the 4th, Nuggets close out the 102-99 win

LaMarcus Aldridge finished with 24 points for San Antonio, while DeMar DeRozan added 15.

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INTERVIEW: Danilo Gallinari after Clippers defeat Lakers

Gallinari finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

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Doc Rivers mixes up lineup to top Lakers 118-107

The Clippers went on a 22-0 run on Friday night.

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Nuggets, Jokic pose challenge for Suns

One MVP down.

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Hurricanes, Devils searching for answers

Hurricanes, Devils searching for answers

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From Tree to Ski at the Fischer Family Factory


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At Notre Dame, Football Tradition Makes Room for Financial Reality


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Hornets, Never Trailing, Avenge Overtime Loss


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Louis Rudd Completes His Trek Across Antarctica 2 Days Behind Colin O’Brady


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M.L.S. Reaches Agreement to Keep Crew in Columbus


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Can Cuba Baseball Still Be Great When Many of Its Stars Have Left?


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Nick Saban’s Side Job: Rehabbing Careers


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Athletes Who Changed the Game in 2018


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Friday 28 December 2018

The Self-Described Jets Owner-in-Waiting Will Tailgate for Now


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Gerard Pique Planning to Retire in 2020 to Focus on Becoming Barcelona President



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Gonzalo Higuain Seeking Chelsea Switch With Juventus Happy to Accomodate Striker's Demands



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​El Barcelona le consultó a Unai Emery algunos detalles sobre Rabiot



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Reports Conflict on Frenkie de Jong's Future Amid Barcelona, PSG, Man City & Bayern Interest



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​VÍDEO | El gol surrealista de Vinícius que no se entiende cómo entró



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Carlos Adrián Morales jugará un partido de despedida con Morelia



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VIDEO | El increíble auto que presume Miguel Herrera en Coapa



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VÍDEO | El increíble engaño óptico en la Copa de Holanda



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Telemadrid aseguró que Modric habría rechazado una oferta del Real Madrid



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Shiffrin leads World Cup GS by slim margin after 1st run

Chasing record 15th win in 2018, Shiffrin leads World Cup GS by slim margin after 1st run

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Former Arsenal Chairman Peter Hill-Wood Passes Away at the Age of 82



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Man City Targeting Cesc Fabregas & Thomas Partey as They Look for Alternative to Fernandinho



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Virgil van Dijk Insists Liverpool 'Have Won Nothing Yet' Despite Leading Premier League



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Southampton Boss Ralph Hasenhuttl Insists Squad Must Put in 'Hard Work' After West Ham Defeat



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Arsenal Nearing £18m January Deal for Ever Banega as Agent 'Travels to London'



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Dortmund Midfielder Sebastian Rode Joins Eintracht Frankfurt On Loan Until End of Season



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Manuel Pellegrini Praises Felipe Anderson After Winger's Brace Beats Southampton



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Fantasy Football Updates: Are the Saints, Cowboys playing their starters in Week 17?

The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints may sit their starters in Week 17, meaning that the fantasy value of guys like Drew Brees, Ezekiel Elliott, and Alvin Kamara may be non-existent.



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NBA Wrap: LeBron James-less Lakers falter in last seconds against Kings

In the loss, Kyle Kuzma stepped up for the Lakers, logging 34 points with four assists and nine rebounds.



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World Juniors 2019: Team USA scores, schedule, how to live stream

The IIHF World Junior Championship is back for 2018-19. Here's everything to know about the World Juniors, including how live-stream Team USA games online and a complete schedule with updated scores and standings.



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Todd Gurley injury update: Rams RB (knee) initially hurt after season opener

Rams coach Sean McVay revealed that Gurley experienced problems with his left knee after the team's season-opening win over the Raiders.



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OF Tommy Pham says Rays have no fanbase

Pham said something needs to change for the Rays to get a solid fanbase, whether it be a new stadium or a new city.



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Chiefs sign RB Damien Williams to 2-year extension, report says

Williams had back-to-back games with 100 yards from scrimmage and has five touchdowns over the last three games.



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Saints TE Benjamin Watson announces retirement after this season

Watson has played in every game for New Orleans this season, logging 33 catches for 371 yards and two touchdowns.



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NFL free agency rumors: DeSean Jackson wants to 'move on' from Buccaneers

The Buccaneers receiver reportedly wants to start fresh with another NFL team.



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Blues to host 2020 NHL All-Star Game, report says

The last time the Blues hosted an All-Star Game was in 1988.



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Tua Tagovailoa vs. Kyler Murray has makings of all-time classic QB duel

The quarterback duel between Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa and Oklahoma's Kyler Murray draws similarities to some of college football's best individual matchups.



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Penguins re-sign Jake Guentzel to 5-year, $30M extension

Guentzel, who has 15 goals and 18 assists through 36 games this season, will remain in Pittsburgh through the 2023-24 season.



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Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski says he's not thinking about 2019 season

Gronkowski hasn't had a stellar season, prompting questions about his future in the league.



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Baker Mayfield is what Cleveland needs: 'We could not have asked for a better leader'

For any NFL franchise, leadership and dynamism are welcome traits for a quarterback. For the Browns, they create a euphoric sense of relief.



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'Freak athlete' Xavier Thomas has only scratched the surface at Clemson

For all his tangible and intangible skills, Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas is an incomplete product — bad news for offenses that have to defend him in 2019.



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Fantasy Injury Updates: Todd Gurley, James Conner, Davante Adams among injuries affecting Week 17 start 'em, sit 'em calls

If you're playing a Week 17 fantasy championship game, James Conner, Todd Gurley, Davante Adams, and Leonard Fournette are among the big-name players with injury concerns that will need to be monitored in important start 'em, sit 'em calls.



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College Football Playoff picks: SN likes Alabama big, Clemson a little closer

Sporting News' staff makes their picks for the College Football Playoff semifinals between Notre Dame and Clemson and Alabama and Oklahoma.



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Celtics vs. Rockets: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

The Boston Celtics head to Houston to take on the Rockets on Thursday. Here's when, where and how to watch this matchup.



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Georgia DB Deandre Baker changes mind, will sit out Sugar Bowl

The absence of Baker could prove to be an issue for the Bulldogs as they face Texas in the Sugar Bowl.



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Magic guard Terrence Ross fined $25K for tossing ball into stands

The incident occurred at the end of Orlando's 122-120 loss to the Suns on Wednesday after Evan Fournier missed a three-point shot.



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Man Utd Have 'No Intention' of Selling Paul Pogba Despite Links With Juventus & Barcelona



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Eden Hazard to Decide Chelsea Future at End of the Season Amid Real Madrid Speculation



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James Harden has saved Houston's season and revived his MVP chances

The Rockets' star has put his team on his back, resurrecting them after an awful start and reigniting talk of him potentially repeating as MVP.

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Harden after 45-point night: MVP coming back

James Harden doesn't think any of the other MVP contenders will be able to prevent him from repeating as the award's recipient this season.

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Kanter tossed after skirmish with Antetokounmpo

Knicks center Enes Kanter and Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo went face-to-face in the fourth quarter and had to be separated, resulting in Kanter being ejected from the game.

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Clemson suspensions upheld after B sample tests

Clemson will be without starting defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence, tight end Braden Galloway and offensive lineman Zach Giella for Saturday's CFP semifinal after B samples of NCAA drug tests came back positive.

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Simmons' triple-double silences Jazz fans' boos

Booed throughout Thursday's game in Utah, Ben Simmons relished putting up his 17th triple-double in a 114-97 win, saying "there's nothing better" than winning big after being booed.

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Sources: Bucs WR Jackson wants out of Tampa

The Buccaneers' DeSean Jackson hopes to move to another team next season in order to get a fresh start, sources told ESPN's Josina Anderson.

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Rays' Pham: Tampa has 'really no fan base at all'

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham issued a stinging assessment Thursday of his team's attendance woes, telling SiriusXM that "something has to happen" to improve the fan base.

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The most important takeaway for each bowl game

Baylor continued its turnaround under Matt Rhule by outscoring Vanderbilt to win the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl. What else have we learned so far in bowl season?

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Barnwell's 2018 NFL awards: My ballot for MVP, best rookies, more

MVP. Defensive Player of the Year. Rookies of the Year. Bill Barnwell makes his regular-season pick for every major award.

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NFL MVP Poll: Whom our experts pick heading into Week 17

Will it be Patrick Mahomes, Drew Brees or Philip Rivers? Our panelists make their picks for the final time before the end of the regular season.

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Lowe: An Anthony Davis trade would totally change the NBA

An AD move to L.A. or elsewhere could be the most important NBA trade in decades. Zach Lowe lays out how things look now.

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Did the NFL finally fix the catch rule? Why the 'eye test' won out

By relying more on "the eye test" and less on "the process of the catch," the NFL hasn't had any significant catch controversies in 2018.

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Clemson, Notre Dame in uncharted waters with quarterback switches

The Tigers and Fighting Irish made midseason changes under center, a rarity for championship teams, which have traditionally had one voice at quarterback.

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The Kyler and Tua Show takes center stage

Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa took over college football this year. Now they'll square off in a potentially epic Alabama-Oklahoma showdown.

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Biggest injury questions for all 32 teams

Will the Steelers have James Conner back for Week 17? NFL Nation reporters update all the key injuries for every team.

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Here's why Man City's title push has come undone in December

Poor full-back play, fatigue and tactical predictability have all factored into Manchester City's title defense come unstuck in December.

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The year that ... : What we'd bet baseball in 2018 will be remembered for forever

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani became an MLB sensation this season. But a century from now, will his debut be the most profound and lasting legacy of 2018?

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The top moments in hockey in 2018

It was a year of tragedy, triumph and, OK, a few unwanted licks. Here's a glance back at 12 moments most worthy of commemoration.

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Sigi Schmid's legacy goes far beyond trophies

"What I really liked about him was that he was human" -- Sigi Schmid, the winningest coach in MLS history, gave so much to the game he loved.

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Joshua Britain's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in 2018

Unified heavyweight world titlist Anthony Joshua may have taken some flak in 2018 for the fights he did not have, but he remains ESPN's British No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter for the year.

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Another Springsteen, Starring Way Off Broadway


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Canada Beats Switzerland 3-2 in World Junior Hockey

MacKenzie Entwistle and Noah Dobson scored second-period goals and Canada held off Switzerland 3-2 on Thursday night in the world junior hockey championship to improve to 2-0 in Group A play.

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Watch: Bogdan Bogdanovic Caps Kings' 15-Point Comeback vs. Lakers With Buzzer-Beating Three

Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 12 points in the fourth quarter, including the game-winning three-pointer.

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Year in Review: 2018's Unforgettable Moments and What to Expect in '19

In the last Weekend Read of the year, we revisit everything memorable this year in sports had to offer while highlighting our 2019 expectations.

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Everyone Is Terrible at Assessing NFL Coaching Hires

The instant reactions to head-coaching hires come every winter, and they seem to keep getting worse.

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Rays Outfielder Tommy Pham: Tampa Bay Has 'Really No Fan Base at All'

Tommy Pham was traded from the Cardinals to the Rays this past season.

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Chicago Fire firma al defensor brasileño Marcelo dos Santos por dos años



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James Harden, Kyrie Irving Have Work to Do to Rescue Their Teams From Lackluster Starts

Whether it’s filling up the stat sheet or finding the proper balance within the team, Harden and Irving still have a lot of work to do to get their units where they want them to be.

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Bowl Viewing Guide: West Virginia-Syracuse, Iowa State-Washington State Highlight the Action

Here's everything you need to know leading up to Friday's three-game bowl slate. 

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Odds and Best Bets for College Football Saturday Bowl Games

Here are the teams you should feel most comfortable betting on during Saturday's slate of bowl games. 

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Chiefs Running Back Damien Williams Agrees to Contract Extension

Damien Williams rushed for a career-high 103 yards in last week's loss to the Seahawks.

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Week 17 NFL Sunday Betting Totals Roundup and Best Bets

This Sunday will see all 16 NFL games played on one day for the first time all season, giving football bettors a lot to think about leading up to kickoff. 

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Clemson's Dexter Lawrence, Others Remain Suspended After B-Samples Come Back Positive

Clemson will be without three players for Saturday's Cotton Bowl.

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With Two Pivotal Games on the Horizon, Can Liverpool Sustain Its Title Challenge?

With two pivotal games against Arsenal and Manchester City coming up, can Liverpool sustain its title challenge or will Spurs or City overtake it at the top of the table?

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Watch: Alabama's Quinnen Williams Stops Mid-Sentence When Discussing Kyler Murray

Alabama's Quinnen Williams had to stop himself when talking about the Heisman Trophy winner.

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Former Colts Punter Pat McAfee to Make Broadcasting Debut During Lions vs. Packers Game

McAfee has become a popular sports personalty since hanging up his cleats.

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Colts vs. Titans Betting Preview: Andrew Luck Has Tennessee's Number

Andrew Luck has never lost to the Titans since entering the NFL in 2012.

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His Future Uncertain, Notre Dame's Brandon Wimbush Has Made the Best of His Present

It hasn't been an easy year for Brandon Wimbush, who was benched in favor of his close friend Ian Book in Week 4, but Notre Dame's backup QB has come to terms with his new role.

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NO ES EL LIVERPOOL | El favorito de Klopp para ganar la Champions League



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How to Watch theTexas Bowl: Baylor vs. Vanderbilt Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

Find out how to watch Baylor vs. Vanderbilt in the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl.

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Messi le respondió a Cristiano sobre un futuro posible jugando en la Serie A



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Thursday Sports in Brief

Thursday Sports in Brief

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Strong sense of inner peace helps Nick Foles perform well

Nick Foles plays with a strong sense of inner peace because he doesn't allow success or failure to define him

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College Football Playoff teams go national to stock rosters

College Football Playoff teams go national to stock rosters

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Fluke goal dooms Coyotes in another low-scoring loss

Jakob Chychrun had a power-play goal and Darcy Kuemper stopped 24 shots for the Coyotes.

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Jake Muzzin describes his once-in-a-lifetime triple-deflection goal

Jake Muzzin needed three deflections to see his shot find the net in one of the more unlikely things you'll see

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Willie Desjardins happy with the LA Kings’ cohesion during 4-game win streak

The LA Kings are on their first 4-game win streak of the calendar year and Willie Desjardins likes what he's seeing

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Lakers' James will miss game against Clippers

The Los Angeles Lakers won't have their new-look lineup when they take on Los Angeles Clippers for the first time this season.

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Lillard’s 3-pointer in OT lifts Blazers over Warriors

Lillard's 3-pointer in OT lifts Blazers over Warriors

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Ducks fall to Sharks, conclude road trip with 4th straight loss

Brent Burns scored midway through the third period of his 1,000th career game and led the San Jose Sharks to a 4-2 victory

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Jonathan Quick likes what he sees from LA Kings, team-centered mentality

Jonathan Quick saved 26 of 27 shots Thursday, but was quick to point to the play of his teammates as what impressed him most

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The Redskins Aren’t Very Good on the Field. Off It, They’re Even Worse.


By KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2ET4oga

N.F.L. Week 17 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread


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Kanter Is Ejected as Knicks Lose Their 6th Straight Game


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Sacking the Quarterback Has Become an Inside Job


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Devils’ Rookie Goalie Gets His First Win


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College Bowl Games: Wisconsin Routs Miami, and Duke Defeats Temple


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Let Us Tell You What Else Clemson’s Christian Wilkins Does


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In the U.S., Young Hockey Goalies Are Coming In From the Cold


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Thursday 27 December 2018

Eddie Howe Insists Tottenham Are Title Contenders After Bournemouth Crash to Heavy Wembley Defeat



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Paris Saint-Germain Ready to Offer 18 Month Contract to Aaron Ramsey in Bid to Seal January Transfer



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Las declaraciones de Kovacic sobre su futuro y el Real Madrid



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Huddersfield Boss David Wagner Unhappy With Missed Chances in 3-1 Man Utd Defeat



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Cardiff Boss Neil Warnock Talks Up Emotional Return to Selhurst Park After Boxing Day Draw



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Maurizio Sarri Compares Eden Hazard to Lionel Messi After Belgian Scores 100th Chelsea Goal



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Mauricio Pochettino Challenges Spurs to Maintain Current Level & Brushes Off Talk of Title Challenge



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Pep Guardiola Explains Why Liverpool and Spurs Are 'Better Than' City After Leicester Loss



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Milan Boss Gennaro Gattuso Takes 'Full Responsibility' as Goalless Run Continues Against Frosinone



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Claude Puel Reveals What Pleased Him Most About Stunning Win Over Champions Man City



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Chris Hughton Proud of Brighton's Character as Seagulls Comeback Earns Draw Against Arsenal



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Claudio Ranieri Names the One Thing Fulham Cannot Afford to Do After Wolves Draw



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Javi Gracia 'Proud' of Watford Players Despite Narrow Defeat to Chelsea at Vicarage Road



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Jurgen Klopp Insists Liverpool's 6 Point Lead at the Top of the Premier League Means 'Nothing'



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Unai Emery Rues Missed Chances as Arsenal Slip to Disappointing Draw With Brighton



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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Reveals Return Dates for Strike Trio Following Man Utd's Huddersfield Win



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Jack Eichel Wants It All as the Sabres Rediscover Relevancy

The Sabres' drastic turnaround from just a season ago can be attributed to several important factors, but their young captain has played a crucial part. And now Jack Eichel has big dreams for Buffalo. 

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Watch: Derrick Rose Receives MVP Chants in Timberwolves' Game at United Center

The point guard was welcomed back to the place he called home.

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Bowl Viewing Guide: Duke QB Daniel Jones Gets to Showcase Talent vs. Temple

Here's what you need to know heading into Thursday's three-game bowl slate that features some of the nation's top players. 

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Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict Suffers Seventh Known Career Concussion, Future in NFL in Question

Burfict's history of head injuries could be potentially career-ending.

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US Rallies to Beat Slovakia in World Junior Championship Opener

Mikey Anderson and Evan Barratt scored early in the third period and the United States rallied to beat Slovakia 2-1 on Wednesday night to open the World Junior Championship.

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El argentino ​Guillermo Barros Schelotto sería el nuevo técnico del Galaxy y Zlatan en la MLS



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Report: Packers Interview Jim Caldwell, Chuck Pagano for Head Coaching Job

The Packers fired Mike McCarthy in early December.

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All-Time Winningest MLS Coach Sigi Schmid Passes Away at 65



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Baker Mayfield on Staring Down Hue Jackson After Win vs. Bengals: 'If You Don't Like It, Whatever.'

Mayfield owned up to the act on Wednesday, telling reporters he didn't care about those who disapproved of it.

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All-Time Winningest MLS Coach Sigi Schmid Dies at Age 65

Schmid coached the LA Galaxy, Columbus Crew and Seattle Sounders during his MLS career.

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Josh Norman on Fight With Titans' OL Taylor Lewan: 'We Will Not Tolerate Disrespect'

Norman said Lewan should have been more worried about protecting Marcus Mariota than about taunting Norman after Saturday's loss.

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USA Hockey’s Deal With Top Women Help Them Play for Career

After threatening not to show up at the 2017 world championship at USA Hockey Arena, the top American female players in the sport agreed to a package of improvements, including one that helped their bottom line. 

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Carlo Ancelotti: Napoli Asked For Match to Stop For Racist Chants Against Kalidou Koulibaly

Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti said he asked for the match to be halted after racist chants were directed at Kalidou Koulibaly.

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American Adventurer Colin O'Brady Becomes First Person to Cross Antarctica Alone

Colin O'Brady becomes the first person to cross Antarctica alone and unaided.

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Matt Patricia on the Importance of Punctuality: 'It Depends'

Patricia told reporters on Wednesday that being on time "depends on the situation."

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Dexter Lawrence's Suspension Seems All but Sealed as Clemson Preps for Cotton Bowl

With an appeal a long shot, the Tigers are planning to take on Notre Dame without their most disruptive interior lineman.

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Tyler Trent Uses Colts Owner Jim Irsay's Plane to Travel to Music City Bowl

Trent, an avid Boilermakers fan suffering from osteosarcoma, will be in Nashville, Tennessee, to serve as honorary bowl captain.

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Inter 1-0 Napoli: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Nerazzurri Snatch Dramatic Late Winner



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Watford 1-2 Chelsea: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Hazard Hits 100 Goals for the Blues



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How to Watch Cheez-It Bowl: California vs. TCU Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

How to watch Cal vs. TCU in the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 26 from Chase Field.

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Wednesday Sports in Brief

Wednesday Sports in Brief

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Kelce, Kittle chase Gronkowski's record for best TE season

Getting a Twitter follow from Travis Kelce was one of the major accomplishments this season for San Francisco 49ers second-year tight end George Kittle

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How Fox's 25 seasons of doing NFL has changed the game

How Fox's 25 seasons of doing NFL has changed the game

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Saints' Rankins has spun, shimmied way to a breakout season

Saints coach Sean Payton says defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins' improvement and influence on New Orleans defense this season has been "significant."

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Bench helps Clippers hang on for 127-118 win over Kings

All Clippers starters finished in double digits for scoring.

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No. 2 Clemson, No. 3 Notre Dame in playoff after QB switches

No. 2 Clemson and No. 3 Notre Dame are in the playoff even after making unexpected quarterback switches

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PHOTOS: TCU Horned Frogs top California in Cheez-It Bowl

PHOTOS: TCU Horned Frogs top California in Cheez-It Bowl

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HIGHLIGHTS: Clippers hold on to beat Kings 127-118

All Clippers starters finished with double digits in scoring

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Cal's Hawkins shines as defensive MVP in Cheez-It Bowl loss

Cal's Hawkins shines as defensive MVP in Cheez-It Bowl despite 10-7 overtime loss to TCU

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TCU beats Cal 10-7 in overtime of wild Cheez-It Bowl

TCU's Jawuan Johnson had the final interception of the night to open overtime, nearly returning it for a pick-six.

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Late Steal Gives Nets Thrilling Double-Overtime Win Over Hornets


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Liverpool Extends Lead in Premier League as Manchester City Falls Again


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There Are Lakers Not Named LeBron James — and They Are Not So Bad


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The Town Where the Shots Go Up, and the Records Fall


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First Responder Bowl Is Canceled Amid Severe Storms


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Colin O’Brady Completes Crossing of Antarctica With Final 32-Hour Push


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NBA wrap: Derrick Rose gets 'MVP' chants in Chicago return; Spurs knock Nuggets out of first place in the West

The Timberwolves guard got "MVP" chants from Bulls fans as he returned to the city where he played eight seasons.



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Rajon Rondo injury update: Lakers guard (sprained finger) will not play vs. Kings

The 32-year-old guard sprained a finger on his right hand Tuesday in the Lakers’ 127-101 win over the Warriors.



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Steve Kerr isn't worried about Warriors’ big loss to Lakers: ‘We're going to get through it’

“As long as you keep responding, keep showing up to work, keep sticking together, keep working, good things are going to happen,” Kerr said.



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Bengals’ Vontaze Burfict’s career reportedly could be in jeopardy after sustaining seventh concussion

Burfict also missed two games earlier this month with another concussion.



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Former Redskins safety D.J. Swearinger learns lesson: 'I'll keep my mouth shut next time'

The Redskins surprisingly cut Swearinger, a Pro Bowl alternate, after he criticized the defensive game plan in Washington's loss Saturday.



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Patrick Mahomes on Chiefs’ Super Bowl chances: 'We can make a run at this thing'

“We know that if we can come together and play like we know we can then we can make a run at this thing,” Mahomes told reporters Wednesday.



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Packers interview former Colts coaches Jim Caldwell, Chuck Pagano, reports say

Caldwell, who was fired by Detroit in January 2018, is reportedly hoping to return to the NFL next season.



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Former Galaxy, Sounders and Crew coach Sigi Schmid dies at 65

Sigi Schmid, a two-time MLS Cup winner as a coach, died at the age of 65.



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Ryan Tannehill wants to finish career with Dolphins: 'I love this organization'

"I love competing with the guys on this team," Tannehill said. "I’ve been here my whole career and love it in South Florida."



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Chiefs make great highlight video to plug Patrick Mahomes for MVP

The video includes plenty of Mahomes highlights along with sportscasters going crazy singing his praises.



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Redskins' Josh Norman snaps back at Titans' Taylor Lewan: 'That was the ultimate disrespect'

Norman broke his silence on his beef with Lewan, who yelled "get the f— out of my stadium!" during the Redskins-Titans Week 16 game.



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James Harden injury update: Rockets star questionable to play vs. Celtics with bruised left calf

Harden tallied 41 points and seven assists to lead Houston to a 113-109 win over the Thunder on Christmas Day.



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Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Week 17: Love Falcons and Bucs, beware Bears and Vikes

Start 'em, sit 'em decisions are more important than ever in Week 17 fantasy football championships, as injuries and players sitting have a major impact on our fantasy football rankings.



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Week 17 Fantasy Rankings: Defense

There could be a lot of great D/ST sleepers and waiver wire streamers in the final week of the season, so make sure to review our Week 17 fantasy defense rankings to help you pick a unit for your championship game.



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Week 17 Fantasy RB Rankings

If you play your fantasy football championship game in Week 17, you may be without Todd Gurley, Alvin Kamara, and some others. Here's our Week 17 fantasy RB rankings to help you replace those studs with a few sleepers.



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Eli Manning on possibility Sunday is his last game with Giants: 'We’ll handle all that after the season'

Manning pointed out he didn't know at the end of last season whether he'd be back this year.



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Week 17 Fantasy Rankings: WR

Find out the top streamers and sleepers to target for fantasy football championship games with our Week 17 fantasy WR rankings.



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College Football Playoff schedule: TV channel, times for semifinals, national championship game

Get all the information you need for the College Football Playoff semifinals and national championship game.



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Three takeaways from Lakers' surprising Christmas Day win over Warriors

Despite the increased pressure with LeBron James out, Los Angeles didn't fall apart. If anything, the Lakers turned up the intensity, outscoring the Warriors 36-19 in the fourth quarter on the way to a 127-101 blowout win.



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Week 17 Fantasy Rankings: Kickers

If you play a Week 17 fantasy football championship game, you'll need a kicker. (Sad but true.) Here are our final set of kicker rankings for 2018.



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Week 17 Fantasy Rankings: TE

Find a tight end to trust for fantasy football championship games with our Week 17 fantasy TE rankings.



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Week 17 Fantasy Rankings: QB

There are several starting quarterbacks that could potentially sit. Our Week 17 fantasy QB rankings try to sort through the position and find streamers and sleepers to use in fantasy football championship games that happen in the season's final week.



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The hype about Jack Hughes: U.S. NTDP's latest star product has the NHL's attention

Is Jack Hughes a “generational” talent as some draftniks declare? That's still TBD. But the NHL's top draft prospect in 2019 is making a name for himself, on pace to shatter records set by American stars like Patrick Kane and Auston Matthews before him.



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World Juniors: 10 players to watch at the 2019 under-20 championship

USA's Jack Hughes headlines a group of future NHL stars at this year's World Juniors. Here are nine other players to watch throughout the 2019 tournament in Vancouver.



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NFL playoff scenarios: How Ravens, Colts, Eagles, others can clinch in Week 17

The 2018 NFL postseason is right around the corner, which means all eyes are on the playoff scenarios. SN takes you through all the possibilities to come out of Week 17



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Kyrie Irving can mask Celtics' flaws, but he'll need help eventually

Kyrie Irving knows who he is, and he knows his role on the Celtics. Nearly halfway through the season, he just needs the rest of his teammates to figure that out, too.



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NFL playoff picture: Best, worst matchups based on AFC, NFC seeding

Just because you make it to the dance doesn't mean every date is desirable. Going matchup by matchup, SN's Vinnie Iyer runs down the most and least favorable matchups for every squad.



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Encore, please: Seahawks' quick return to playoffs a product of John Schneider, Pete Carroll

The Seahawks are back in the playoffs one year after a miss ushered in sweeping roster changes. What's special is how Seattle's personnel people and coaches went through the auditions, identified talented replacements and developed a new winning cast of stars.



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2018 NFL playoff scenarios for Week 17: NFC nearly set, AFC a mess of possibilities

There are several scenarios in Week 17 for teams to either clinch berths or home-field advantage during the playoffs.



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Rose nets 24 amid 'MVP' chants in Chicago return

The first time Derrick Rose visited the United Center as a member of an opposing team, he was booed. On Wednesday, when he stepped to the free throw line in the fourth quarter as a member of the Timberwolves, he was serenaded with "MVP" chants.

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Comparisons to idol LeBron amaze Mavs' Doncic

After nearly becoming the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double on Wednesday, Luka Doncic said "it's amazing" to hear people comparing his performance as a rookie to that of LeBron James.

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Colts give Tyler Trent a lift, send plane to bowl

The Colts lent a hand so Tyler Trent, who has inspired the Purdue football team and others with his fight against cancer, will be in Nashville on Friday for the Music City Bowl. Owner Jim Irsay gave Trent's family the team plane Wednesday for the trip

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Norman calls Lewan's actions 'ultimate disrespect'

Redskins cornerback Josh Norman said Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan should have been more worried about protecting quarterback Marcus Mariota than about taunting Norman after Saturday's loss.

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A bowl first: Weather ends BC-Boise St. game

The SERVPRO First Responder Bowl in Dallas between No. 23 Boise State and Boston College was canceled because of the threat of severe weather after a delay of nearly 90 minutes.

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HS to avoid ref who told wrestler to cut dreads

A New Jersey school district says its wrestling team will no longer compete in events officiated by a referee who told wrestler Andrew Johnson to lose his dreadlocks or forfeit his bout.

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Inside the game that launched the Clemson dynasty

The last time Clemson and Notre Dame played, it was a classic finish in a driving rainstorm, but Dabo Swinney's catchphrase is what people remember most.

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Can Florida, Dan Mullen take the next step against Michigan?

Two of the worst losses of the Jim McElwain era at Florida came against the Wolverines. A win on Saturday would show the Gators are going in the right direction.

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How Tom Rees became Notre Dame's unlikely QB whisperer

Once Notre Dame's embattled quarterback, Tom -- not Tommy -- Rees is now coaching the Irish QBs and helped pull off one of 2018's most successful midseason changes.

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Jon Jones' long and winding road to UFC 232

Some consider Jones the best mixed martial artist ever. Others consider him a cheat with problems outside of the Octagon. Here's a look at his unique path to UFC 232.

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What you missed and need to know in college basketball

From Duke's famed freshmen to Nevada's pursuit of an unbeaten record, here's everything you might have missed -- and need to know headed into conference play -- if you're playing catch-up.

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Liverpool starting to believe they can win the league

Belief is growing around Anfield as Liverpool wrapped up a 4-0 win over Newcastle to go six points at the top of the Premier League.

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Five key stats for hitters on the 2019 Hall of Fame ballot

Why should Hall of Fame voters put Gary Sheffield, Edgar Martinez, Larry Walker, Sammy Sosa and Barry Bonds on their ballot? Glad you asked.

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Gonzaga takes over top spot in espnW's mid-major rankings

Gonzaga is the new No. 1 team in espnW's mid-major top 10. Central Michigan, South Dakota, UAB and Ohio round out the top five.

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The education of Masayuki Ito

Japan's Masayuki Ito has been fighting for only nine years, but he's already a junior lightweight world titleholder. And while Ito is still learning the game and its nuances, he's also enjoying life in America working with trainer Rudy Hernandez.

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Teddy Atlas: Harrison's victory over Charlo well deserved

Many view Tony Harrison's victory over Jermell Charlo for a junior middleweight world title as a controversial decision. Teddy Atlas explains why he believes it was the right call.

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Fantasy football Week 17 rankings

Fantasy football rankings from Matthew Berry, Field Yates, Mike Clay, Eric Karabell, Stephania Bell and Tristan H. Cockcroft for Week 17.

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Wednesday 26 December 2018

Neymar insiste en su deseo de volver al Barcelona



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Cecilio Domínguez suena en Boca para cubrir la salida de Edwin Cardona



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Bowl Viewing Guide: Boise State–BC, Paul Johnson's Farewell Highlight Boxing Day Action

Here's what you need to know heading into a three-game bowl slate that jumps from Dallas to Detroit to Phoenix. 

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Pep Guardiola Insists Man City Are 'Better Than Last Season' Despite Recent Blip in Form



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Man Utd & Harry Kane Looking to Continue Fine Boxing Day Records With Newcastle Among Worst



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Arsene Wenger States Unai Emery Is Doing an 'Excellent Job' as New Arsenal Manager



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El Barcelona frena la llegada de Matthijs de Ligt



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Los malos resultados históricos del Real Madrid tras proclamarse campeón del mundo



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