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Jurgen Klopp says Arne Slot would take on the ‘best job in the world’ at Liverpool

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Jurgen Klopp has told Arne Slot that he will be taking over the “best job in the world” if the…

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Five surprise teams aim to finish stunning seasons by securing Champions League spot

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GENEVA (AP) — There could be a surprising team from each of Europe’s “big five” leagues when the new-look Champions…

76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says he’s suffering from Bell’s palsy

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a form of facial paralysis…

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Bevy of defensive playmakers are available in Round 2 of the NFL draft after historic offensive run

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The unprecedented run on quarterbacks, wide receivers and pass protectors in the NFL draft ‘s opening round pushed plenty of…

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German driver Nico Hülkenberg to leave Haas for Sauber next year ahead of Audi’s arrival in F1

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HINWIL, Switzerland (AP) — Formula 1 driver Nico Hülkenberg is leaving Haas for Sauber at the end of the year,…

Ravens pick Clemson CB Nate Wiggins in the first round, adding depth and speed to their secondary

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Nate Wiggins is ready to bring that speed to the Baltimore Ravens next season after they took him with the 30th pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.

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Phillies visit the Padres to start 3-game series

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Philadelphia Phillies (16-10, second in the NL East) vs. San Diego Padres (14-14, second in the NL West) San Diego;…

Nationals bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Marlins

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Washington Nationals (10-14, fourth in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (6-20, fifth in the NL East) Miami; Friday, 7:10…

Mets take on the Cardinals after Lindor’s 4-hit game

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St. Louis Cardinals (11-14, fifth in the NL Central) vs. New York Mets (13-11, third in the NL East) New…

Giants open 3-game series with the Pirates

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Pittsburgh Pirates (13-13, fourth in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (12-14, fourth in the NL West) San Francisco;…

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Japan’s Kozuma takes a 1st-round lead in LIV Golf’s return to The Grange in Adelaide

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ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Jinichiro Kozuma birdied his first three holes in a bogey-free round of 9-under 63 to take…

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Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — With one championship ring and a tenacious veteran core, the Denver Nuggets are a daunting matchup…

San Francisco 49ers take Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall with the 30th pick in the NFL draft

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch got a text from star receiver Brandon Aiyuk…

Panthers trade up into first round of NFL draft, select WR Xavier Legette from South Carolina

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers gave young quarterback Bryce Young another weapon on Thursday night. Carolina selected wide receiver…

Bears banking on Caleb Williams after taking the 2022 Heisman winner with No. 1 pick in NFL draft

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Caleb Williams, welcome to Chicago. The expectations are clear: Become the franchise quarterback the Bears…

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Buffalo Bills make 2 deals to trade out of 1st round of NFL draft. Open 2nd round with first pick

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane passed up on filling a need at receiver in…

Packers take Arizona offensive tackle Jordan Morgan with 25th overall pick in NFL draft

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — As he developed into an offensive lineman capable of getting drafted in the first round,…

Falcons provide an NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons provided the first major surprise of the NFL draft by selecting quarterback…

Seahawks target defensive line by selecting Byron Murphy II from Texas with No. 16 pick in NFL draft

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RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The first draft under Mike Macdonald as the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks had to…

Rams make a rare first-round NFL draft pick, taking Florida State defensive end Jared Verse 19th

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HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams went seven years without a first-round pick in the NFL draft,…

Miami Dolphins bolster pass rush, taking Chop Robinson of Penn State with 21st pick of NFL draft

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins selected Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson with the 21st pick in…

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Brent Burns, Dmitry Orlov help Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders 3-2 for 3-0 series lead

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NEW YORK (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes didn’t think they played their best in Game 3 against the New York…

Chiefs trade up with Bills to select WR Xavier Worthy at No. 28 in NFL draft

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to select Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy with the…

Cowboys get Oklahoma offensive lineman Tyler Guyton after trading down in NFL draft

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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys took Oklahoma offensive lineman Tyler Guyton with the 29th pick in the NFL…

Colts take first defensive player of NFL draft, UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu at No. 15

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Laiatu Latu kept believing he would play in the NFL one day, even after team doctors at…

Buccaneers add offensive line help, select Duke C Graham Barton in NFL draft

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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers bolstered their offensive line on Thursday night, addressing a need by selecting…

Arizona Cardinals select WR Marvin Harrison Jr. at No. 4, edge rusher Darius Robinson at No. 27

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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort played the riverboat gambler in his first draft last season,…

Vikings trade up twice in NFL draft. They take Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy, Alabama edge Dallas Turner

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EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings traded up twice in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday…

Quarterbacks Williams, Daniels, Maye, Penix, McCarthy and Nix selected in top 12 of NFL draft

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DC-native Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades.

Lions trade up in first round of NFL draft, take Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold

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ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions made a move to address their secondary, grabbing Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold…