Poteet Wins MLB Debut, Helps Miami Marlins Edge Arizona Diamondbacks
Cody Poteet won his major league debut, Jesús Aguilar homered for a third straight game and the Miami Marlins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2
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‘Heated Argument' Over Tom Brady Lands Florida Man in Jail After Fight: Police
An argument over reigning Super Bowl winning quarterback Tom Brady landed one man behind bars this weekend in Florida, police said. NBC affiliate WFLA-TV reports the incident took place Sunday night in St. Petersburg after 33-year-old Brian Paulter had spent the day drinking with his friends. A police report said the “heated argument” about the Tam... -
Frustration in Japan as Leader Pushes Olympics Despite Virus
A full-page newspaper ad in Japan has condemned the government for forcing people to endure the pandemic without vaccines
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Famed Hawaii Quarterback Colt Brennan Dead at Age 37
Former University of Hawaii star quarterback Colt Brennan has died.
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Athletics to Explore Relocation Options From Oakland
The A’s very well could be the third pro sports team to leave Oakland.
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Inter Miami's Stadium to Operate at Full Capacity Later This Month
Inter Miami CF will soon be operating its Fort Lauderdale stadium at full capacity, the team announced Tuesday. The soccer club said DRV PNK Stadium will open to maximum capacity beginning with their May 29 match against D.C. United. The move is being made due to the rapid distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations in South Florida and increased demand ... -
Preakness Allows Medina Spirit to Enter With Extra Testing
Trainer Bob Baffert says Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit was treated with an antifungal ointment containing the steroid betamethasone that may have caused the horse to fail a postrace drug test
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Los Angeles Lakers Nine-Part Docuseries Coming to Hulu in 2022
A nine-part docuseries on the Los Angeles Lakers is coming to Hulu, detailing everything from the “Showtime” era, to Shaq and Kobe, to LeBron James and the team’s latest championship.
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EXPLAINER: Derby Winner's Failed Test Latest in Horse Doping
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit’s failed postrace drug test has put doping horses back in the spotlight when the sport would rather have the focus on the Triple Crown.
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Report: Jacksonville Jaguars to Sign Tim Tebow, Use Former QB as Tight End
The Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly are expected to sign former Denver Broncos and New York Jets QB Tim Tebow as a tight end.
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Russell Westbrook Breaks Oscar Robertson's Career Triple-Doubles Record
Russell Westbrook passed Oscar Robertson on the career triple-doubles list in Atlanta on Monday night.
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IOC's Thomas Bach Cancels Japan Trip Because of Virus Cases
IOC President Thomas Bach has canceled a trip to Japan because of surging cases of COVID-19 in the country
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‘Sharing the Vision': FSU Coach Brings Youth Camps in South Florida, Aims for Some Success in 2021
On a hot Saturday morning in May, the football field inside Tropical Park wasn’t colored the green and orange of the University of Miami – which sits just four miles away. Instead, it was the two colors many fans of the ‘Canes loathe – the garnet and gold of the Florida State University Seminoles – that took over the S... -
Medina Spirit Could Lose Ky. Derby Win; Track Bans Baffert
Medina Spirit’s victory in the Kentucky Derby is in serious jeopardy because of a failed postrace drug test
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Houser Homers, Fans 10 to Help Milwaukee Brewers End Skid, Beat Miami Marlins
The Milwaukee Brewers snapped a six-game losing streak by beating the Miami Marlins 6-2
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Diaz Powers Miami Marlins to Win Over Reeling Milwaukee Brewers
Isan Diaz hit his first career grand slam and the Miami Marlins defeated the reeling Milwaukee Brewers 6-1
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Heat Move Back Into 6th in East, Top Timberwolves 121-112
Tyler Herro returned after a six-game absence and scored 27 points, Jimmy Butler had 25 and the Miami Heat moved back into the No. 6 spot in the Eastern Conference, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-112 on Friday night. Goran Dragic added 23 points for Miami. Herro, who had been out with right foot soreness, was 10 of 13 from the…... -
Bobby Valentine Running for Mayor of Conn. Hometown
Former Major League player and manager Bobby Valentine announced Friday he is running for mayor of Stamford. “It’s official! I’m seeking your support to be the next Mayor of Stamford, CT!” he tweeted Friday. Valentine, 70, who currently serves as the athletic director at Sacred Heart University, posted a video on social medi... -
López Escapes Jam to Help Miami Marlins Sweep Arizona Diamondbacks
Adam Duvall hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and five pitchers combined on a five-hitter to help the Miami Marlins complete their first sweep of the season with a 3-1 victory over Arizona
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University of Hartford Drops Sports From Division I to III
The University of Hartford is dropping its sports teams from Division I to Division III, a decision that comes after the men’s basketball team this season won its first America East championship and played in the NCAA Tournament for the first time, losing to eventual national champion Baylor in the first round.
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NCAA Reaches a Key Moment as Transgender Laws Multiply
The NCAA has reached a delicate moment: It must decide whether to punish states that have passed laws limiting the participation of transgender athletes.
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Batman Fan Doug Flutie Built a Batcave Replica in His Garage and It's Awesome
Former Heisman Trophy winner and current NBC Sports analyst Doug Flutie built a replica Batcave in his garage and the NBC Sports Boston Camera Guys got an exclusive tour.
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Univ. of Texas LB Jake Ehlinger Found Dead Days After Brother Drafted Into NFL
University of Texas linebacker Jake Ehlinger, the younger brother of former Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger, was found dead Thursday near campus, Austin police say.
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Floyd Mayweather Rumbles With Jake Paul at Presser for Logan Paul Fight
There’s still a month to go before the big South Florida boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul, but the two already got physical at media promotion for the fight at Hard Rock Stadium Thursday.
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Gymnasts Take a Stand Against Sexualization With ‘New Kind of Uniform'
A group of German gymnasts aimed to send a message against the sexualization of female gymnasts by wearing full-body leotards during the European championships.
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US Women to Play Summer Series in Texas Ahead of Olympics
The US women’s national soccer team will play Portugal, Jamaica and Nigeria during a five-match Summer Series next month in Texas
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Albert Pujols Designated for Assignment by Los Angeles Angels
Albert Pujols was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels and hit 667 career home runs in 21 years in the majors.
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Willie Mays Turns 90 as Oldest Living Baseball Hall of Famer
The Say Hey Kid turns 90 today. To celebrate Willie Mays, Major League Baseball tweeted out a happy birthday message from Hall of Famers Ken Griffey Jr., Cal Ripken Jr. and more.
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NFL Providing 50 Free Super Bowl LVI Tickets to Vaccinated Fans
The NFL has announced that they will be giving away 50 free Super Bowl LVI tickets to fans that have taken their COVID-19 vaccination
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Pfizer and BioNTech to Donate Vaccines for Olympic Athletes
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics
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Duvall Drives in 4, Helps Miami Marlins Roll Past Arizona Diamondbacks
Adam Duvall hit his fifth home run and finished with four RBIs, Miguel Rojas scored three times and five Miami pitchers scattered five hits as the Marlins shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-0 on Wednesday night
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Petition Against Olympics Gains Tens of Thousands of Signatures in Japan
An online petition calling for the Tokyo Olympics to be canceled has gained ten of thousands of signatures since being launched in Japan just days ago.
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15-Year-Old Sues for Right to Play in NWSL
A 15-year-old soccer player has sued for the right to play in the National Women’s Soccer League, which doesn’t allow players under 18.
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Broward Native Ready to Set Sail for Team USA at Tokyo Olympics
Fort Lauderdale native Anna Weis and her teammate, Riley Gibbs, are about to set sail for the Tokyo Olympics. “We’ve just been training hard leading up to Tokyo,” said Anna Weis. The dynamic duo will represent Team USA in the Nacra17 class sailing event in the upcoming Olympics. The catamaran can hit top speeds over 30 miles per hour, so̷... -
Aguilar Sparks 6-Run 8th as Miami Marlins Beat Arizona Diamondbacks
NL RBI leader Jesús Aguilar delivered a tiebreaking single in a six-run eighth after Richard Bleier struck out the side with the bases loaded in the top of the inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3
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Barkov Scores OT Winner, Pushes Florida Panthers Over Dallas Stars
Aleksander Barkov scored 2:50 into overtime to lift the Florida Panthers to a 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars
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Google Signs Deal With WNBA to Help Champion Women's Sports
The WNBA has signed a multiyear deal with Google to be the presenting partner for the league’s playoffs.
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Breanna Stewart Pops the Question to Marta Xargay
WNBA Finals MVP Breanna Stewart got down on one knee recently to propose to girlfriend Marta Xargay of the Phoenix Mercury.
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Marlins Rookie Pitcher Campbell Gets 80-Game Drug Suspension
Miami Marlins rookie right-hander Paul Campbell has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for an anabolic steroid in violation of Major League Baseball’s drug program
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Bobby Unser, 87, Indy 500 Champ in Great Racing Family, Dies
Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser has died
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Eric McClure, Former NASCAR Driver, Dead at 42
The sports world is mourning the loss of former NASCAR driver Eric McClure
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Miami Heat Move Into 6th Place in East, Beat Charlotte Hornets
Bam Adebayo had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Jimmy Butler added 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and the surging Miami Heat easily defeated the Charlotte Hornets 121-111 to move into sole possession of sixth place in the Eastern Conference
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Tokyo Games Need 500 Nurses; Nurses Say Needs Are Elsewhere
Some nurses in Japan are incensed at a request from Tokyo Olympic organizers to have 500 of them dispatched to help out with the games.
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Scherzer Leads Washington Nationals Over Miami Marlins, Heads to Join Wife for Birth
Max Scherzer pitched a five-hitter and the Washington Nationals defeated the Miami Marlins 3-1
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Nashville Thwarts Inter Miami Early in Scoreless Match
Nashville goalkeeper Joe Willis posted two saves in the early minutes and Nashville and Inter Miami played to a scoreless match
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Man United Fans Storm Stadium, Force Game to Be Called Off
Manchester United’s Premier League game against Liverpool was postponed after supporters stormed into the stadium and onto the field
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Jenner Says Transgender Girls in Women's Sports Is ‘Unfair'
Caitlyn Jenner, the former Olympic champion and reality TV personality now running for California governor, said she opposes transgender girls competing in girls’ sports at school
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Nunn, Adebayo Help Miami Heat Beat Cleveland Cavaliers on the Road
Kendrick Nunn scored 22 points and Duncan Robinson had 20, helping the Miami Heat move into a tie for sixth place in the East with a 124-107 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers
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Duclair, Barkov Lead Florida Panthers Over Chicago Blackhawks
Anthony Duclair had two goals and an assist and the Florida Panthers held on to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 for their third straight win
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Corbin Ends 10-Game Skid, Pitches Washington Nationals Past Miami Marlins
Patrick Corbin ended his 10-game losing streak, pitching seven solid innings and leading the Washington Nationals over the Miami Marlins 7-2
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Pitts And Other Players Who Got Away Could Haunt Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins’ draft may be remembered for the players who went elsewhere. The Dolphins initially held the No. 3 overall pick, meaning they could have selected Florida tight end Kyle Pitts or LSU receiver Ja’Marr Chase as a tantalizing target for Tua Tagovailoa. They didn’t. Even after two trades left the Dolphins with the sixth ov... -
Medina Spirit Gives Bob Baffert Record 7th Kentucky Derby Win
Medina Spirit fought off three challengers in the stretch to win the Kentucky Derby by a half-length on Saturday, making Bob Baffert the winningest trainer in the race’s 147-year history, with seven victories. Jockey John Velazquez earned his fourth Derby victory on Saturday aboard the dark brown colt that was purchased as a yearling for $1,000 and... -
Pete Lammons, Tight End on Jets' Super Bowl Team, Dies at 77
Pete Lammons, a tight end on the New York Jets’ Super Bowl-winning team in 1969, has died by drowning after he fell off a fishing boat
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2021 Kentucky Derby: How to Watch and What's Different About This Year's Race
The 147th edition of the famous race will be available to watch across a variety of NBC platforms.
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Schwarber 2-Run HR in 10th Helps Washington Nationals Top Miami Marlins
Kyle Schwarber led off the bottom of the 10th inning with a two-run homer and the Washington Nationals, boosted by a fine debut by Jon Lester, rallied past the Miami Marlins 2-1
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Bennett Scores in Overtime, Helps Florida Panthers Edge Chicago Blackhawks
Sam Bennett scored at 4:08 of overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night
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2021 NFL Draft Suits: Most Memorable Outfits From First Round
JaMarr Chase and Jaylen Waddle highlight the most memorable outfits from the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
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Miami Dolphins Select Jaylen Waddle, Jaelan Phillips in First Round of 2021 NFL Draft
For the first time in franchise history, the Miami Dolphins held the sixth pick in the first round of the NFL Draft – and used that pick to help in the push toward a return to the postseason. The Dolphins selected wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from Alabama with the pick, reuniting him with his former college teammate in quarterback Tua…... -
NFL Draft: No Suspense as 3 QBs Dominate Early Picks
The themes for the 2021 NFL draft were many, starting with the quarterbacks.
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Sheikh's Missing Daughter Casts Shadow Over Derby Favorite
Long-running family turmoil and allegations of human rights abuses against Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum are threatening to overshadow the Kentucky Derby
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Report: Tim Tebow Requests Tryout With Jacksonville Jaguars
Tim Tebow has reportedly reached out to the Jacksonville Jaguars and requested a tryout for the tight end position.
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Spoelstra Gets Win No. 600 as Miami Heat Top San Antonio Spurs
Erik Spoelstra got a milestone win, and it didn’t come easily
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Bryce Harper ‘All Good' After Being Hit in Face by Nearly 97 MPH Pitch
Bryce Harper left Wednesday night’s game in the sixth inning after being hit in the face by a 96.9 mph fastball from St. Louis Cardinals’ lefty Genesis Cabrera. Fortunately the Phillies slugger later released a video saying he was doing okay. The Phils won 5-3.
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How Will the NFL Draft Experience 2021 Impact Future Live Events?
The NFL Draft Experience opens today in downtown Cleveland with football games, clinics and drills. Will event coordinators from around the country look to borrow the NFLs model?
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Kiley Neushul's Retirement Leaves Hole on US Water Polo Team
When the Tokyo Olympics was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. women’s water polo star Kiley Neushul decided to retire from the national team.
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Aguilar's 5th HR in 6 Games Leads Miami Marlins Over Milwaukee Brewers
Jesús Aguilar homered for the fifth time in his last six games to lead the Miami Marlins to a 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday
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Carmelo Anthony Memoir Coming Out in September
Carmelo Anthony’s life story includes a great deal besides basketball.
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How Eye-Catching Hats Became a Kentucky Derby Fashion Trademark
From towering hat designs festooned with ribbons to delicate fascinators, the modern taste for the Derby’s trademark accessory has spawned contests at parties, and given business a boost for milliners.
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Milwaukee Bucks Offering COVID Vaccine to Fans at Sunday's Home Game Against Nets
On Tuesday, the NBA team announced it will offer the Pfizer vaccine to fans who attend their home game against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Fans must be 16 years old and eligible for the vaccine.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. Announces Ring Return in South Florida Against Logan Paul
It’s hosted Super Bowls, college football titles games, the World Series and even a WrestleMania – now, Hard Rock Stadium is getting into the world of high-profile boxing matches. Undefeated world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced Tuesday he was returning to the ring inside the Miami Gardens stadium June 6th to face internet sensation a... -
Florida Panthers Rally Past Nashville Predators, Clinch Playoff Spot
Jonathan Huberdeau had two goals and three assists, and the Florida Panthers rallied for a 7-44 victory over the Nashville Predators to clinch a playoff berth
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Houser Hits 1st HR, Pitches Milwaukee Brewers Past Miami Marlins
Adrian Houser pitched effectively into the sixth inning and hit his first career home run, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the Miami Marlins 5-4
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Carmouche to Be 1st Black Jockey in Kentucky Derby Since '13
Kendrick Carmouche is the first Black jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby since 2013 and one of just a handful in the past century
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2021 Kentucky Derby: Hats, Masks and Fashion Trends for This Year's Race
The spectacular collection of Kentucky Derby hats at Churchill Downs this year will be spotted with the tracks newest fashion symbol — face masks.
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Dubai Sheikh Still Chasing Elusive Kentucky Derby Victory
A sheikh from Dubai and a late Saudi prince are adding a touch of royalty to the Kentucky Derby
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Essential Quality Is 2-1 Favorite for the Kentucky Derby
Essential Quality is the 2-1 morning line favorite and will start from the No. 14 post for the 147th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
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Dolphins Send Veteran Guard Ereck Flowers Back to Washington
The Miami Dolphins have agreed to trade guard Ereck Flowers to Washington in a deal that also includes a swap of late-round draft picks
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2021 Kentucky Derby Week: Records, Facts and Where to Stream
As the 147th Kentucky Derby approaches, here are some facts and amazing records from the sports worlds oldest continuously held event.
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Kentucky Derby Horses Running Without Lasix Under New Rule
The 147th Kentucky Derby will be run for the first time this weekend without horses using the anti-bleeding drug Lasix as part of the sport’s plodding attempt to move toward the elimination of race-day medication
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Former FSU, NFL Linebacker Dies Weeks After Entering Hospice Care for Liver Disease
Geno Hayes died Monday evening while awaiting a transplant, his high school coach confirmed. He was 33.
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Dickerson Leads Way as Miami Marlins Beat Burnes, Milwaukee Brewers
Trevor Rogers pitched six spotless innings, Corey Dickerson finished a triple shy of the cycle and the Miami Marlins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-0
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Chicago Bulls Hold Off Miami Heat Late, Get Needed Win
Nikola Vucevic scored 24 points, Daniel Theis added 23 and the Chicago Bulls moved closer to the last play-in spot in the Eastern Conference by beating the Miami Heat 110-102
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Juuse Saros Makes 39 Saves as Nashville Predators Beat Florida Panthers
Goaltender Juuse Saros made 39 saves, and the Nashville Predators beat the Florida Panthers 4-1 to hold onto their slim hold on the fourth and final playoff spot in the Central Division
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Both Parties Back Bill for Image Rights for College Athletes
A congressman who played football at Ohio State has reintroduced a bipartisan bill that would give college athletes the right to earn money through endorsements and sponsorship deals.
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LeBron James Responds to Bar Owner Who Refuses to Show NBA Games Until Star Is ‘Expelled' From League
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is firing back at a Cincinnati bar owner who announced that his establishment would no longer air NBA games until the star is “expelled” from the league.
