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Notre Dame Feels 'Secure as Ever' in Independent Status amid CFB Realignment

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While the SEC and Big Ten continue to load up on powerhouse programs and the college landscape dramatically shifts due to realignment, Notre Dame's new…

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Patriots' Kraft Regrets Jakobi Meyers Contract Talks: 'Shouldn't Have Let Him Go'

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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft appears to regret letting wide receiver Jakobi Meyers enter free agency last offseason. "I shouldn't have let him go,"…

Video: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Trolls Andy Reid Over 1st Pitch at Royals' MLB Opener

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There are far worse ways for a Major League Baseball team to start a season than with a reigning Super Bowl champion throwing out the first pitch, and that is…

Bucks' Patrick Beverley to Play Through Wrist Injury; Was Set to Miss 3-4 Months

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Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley announced on The Pat Bev Pod that he'll play through the remainder of the regular season with a wrist injury and won't…

Arik Armstead Felt 'Extremely Disrespected' by 49ers' $6M Contract Offer in NFL FA

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The San Francisco 49ers released veteran defensive lineman Arik Armstead this offseason after the pair were unable to agree on a restructured contract, and he…

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Drake Maye Eyed by Patriots Fans amid 2024 NFL Draft Rumors After UNC Pro Day

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Suffice it to say Drake Maye is just as impressive of a passer in shorts as he is in pads. The projected first-round pick wowed scouts Thursday during North…

J.J. McCarthy Gets Brock Purdy, Garoppolo Comps, 'Game Manager' Label by NFL Insider

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Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy was compared to Jimmy Garoppolo and Brock Purdy by a scout as his draft stock continues to climb, per Charles Robinson of…

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NFL Rumors: 2024 Christmas Games' TV Rights to Be Auctioned; Bidding to Start at $50M

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The NFL plans to auction the media rights to two Christmas Day games, with bids expected to start at about $50 million, according to Michael McCarthy of Front…

Dustin Poirier Eyes UFC Title Fight vs. Islam Makhachev: 'I Want That Belt'

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Dustin Poirier expressed his interest in a fight with UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in a social media post on Thursday. "I want that belt," Poirier…

Michael Penix Jr.'s 2024 NFL Draft Stock Soars Among Fans After Washington Pro Day

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There is no shortage of intriguing quarterback prospects for the 2024 NFL draft with Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy, among…

Panthers' Adam Thielen: 'Everything Was Stacked Against' Bryce Young in Rookie Year

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen was impressed with the poise that quarterback Bryce Young showed during his tumultuous rookie season in 2023.…

Auburn's Bruce Pearl Slams Fans for Criticizing Chad Baker-Mazara After Yale Ejection

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Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl came to the defense of Chad Baker-Mazara after the junior guard was ejected from the Tigers' 78-76 loss to Yale in the first…

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Jets' Woody Johnson Rips 'Irresponsible' Rumor About 'Heated Argument' with HC Saleh

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New York Jets owner Woody Johnson wants everyone to know that he didn't engage in any type of "heated argument" with head coach Robert Saleh during the NFL's…

76ers' Joel Embiid Pictured Taking Part In Practice amid Injury Rehab, Return Rumors

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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid appears to be getting close to returning. The Sixers posted a picture of the reigning NBA MVP taking part in Thursday's…

Jacob Wasserman, Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash Survivor, Qualifies for 2024 Paralympics

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Jacob Wasserman, who is a survivor of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash, is going to Paris as a Paralympian later this year. Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff…

Jonathan Papelbon: MLB Had Mob Members Speak to Players About Dangers of Gambling

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Former MLB closer Jonathan Papelbon said Thursday that Major League Baseball has gone to some unique lengths to try to keep its players away from gambling.…

LeBron James' HS Teammate Dru Joyce III Named Duquesne Men's Basketball HC

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Duquesne associate head coach Dru Joyce III, who was teammates with LeBron James at St. Vincent-St. Mary, is getting his first opportunity as a head coach at…

Bryson Tucker, 5-Star SF Prospect, Commits to Indiana over Kansas, Duke, MSU, More

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5-star forward Bryson Tucker announced his commitment to Indiana on Thursday, a move that may help turn around a struggling Indiana men's basketball program.…

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Giants HC Skips Drake Maye Pro Day to Watch Michael Penix Jr.; Will Meet with UNC QB

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Brian Daboll isn't among the contingent of New York Giants officials at North Carolina to watch Drake Maye's pro day on Thursday. NFL Network's Omar Ruiz…

Shohei Ohtani Gambling Investigation Will Hopefully Be 'Short,' Rob Manfred Says

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Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes the gambling investigation into Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani doesn't drag well into the season…

Cavs' Dan Gilbert 'Confident' Donovan Mitchell Will Sign Contract Extension

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Cleveland Cavaliers governor Dan Gilbert doesn't think Donovan Mitchell is going anywhere. Gilbert told Tom Withers of the Associated Press that he's…

Yankees' Gerrit Cole Placed on 60-Day IL amid Elbow Injury Rehab

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New York Yankees fans will not get to see ace Gerrit Cole pitch in the near future. The Yankees placed the right-hander on the 60-day injured list ahead of…

A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark Headline Team USA's Training Camp Roster

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USA Basketball announced the 14 players it will welcome to training camp in Cleveland, Ohio, in April, in preparation for the 2024 Summer Olympics. A number…

NBA Scout: March Madness 'an Important Piece' to Evaluating NBA Draft Prospects

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While fans are nervously watching March Madness games to see if their teams can keep their championship hopes alive, NBA scouts are watching for a different…

Raiders' Davante Adams Posts Jayden Daniels Photo on IG amid NFL Draft Trade Rumors

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Las Vegas Raiders star Davante Adams may have made his preference clear when it comes to the team's options in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. In an…

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Lakers' Anthony Davis, Mavs' Kyrie Irving Headline NBA 2K24 Player Ratings Update 8

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Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Paul George, Jaylen Brown and others are rounding into playoff form with the postseason approaching. At least in the virtual…

ESPN: Steph Curry's Leadership of Draymond Green Questioned by 'High-Level' Insiders

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Some around the NBA are beginning to ask questions of Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry after Draymond Green was ejected four minutes into Wednesday's…

Steelers Rumors: Justin Fields, Russell Wilson's Jersey Numbers Revealed after Trade

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Fans who have been eagerly anticipating the jersey reveal for Justin Fields and Russell Wilson as members of the Pittsburgh Steelers may not have to wait much…

NIT Tournament 2024: Bracket and Schedule for Men's Semifinals

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Four teams remain alive in the hunt for the 2024 NIT title. No. 1 Seton Hall and No. 2 Utah advanced on Wednesday to join No. 4 Georgia and No. 1 Indiana…

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Mike McCarthy: 'Don't Feel Bad for Me' amid Criticism of Cowboys in NFL Free Agency

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Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy isn't going to dwell on what has been a relatively quiet offseason for the team. "Don't feel bad for me," he told…