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The Cleveland Cavaliers need to do something big this offseason in order to convince LeBron James to stay with the team. Any moves that are made have to also improve the Cavs’ chances against not only the Golden State Warriors, but new top tier opponents like the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. The eighth overall … Read moreNBA NEWS
As we kick off our 2018 ranking of the top 100 players in college football, here are nine more who didn’t make the cut but could still be lined up for big seasons. By JOAN NIESEN Which SEC quarterback will do more for his team this fall: Nick Fitzgerald or Drew Lock? Which explosive Sunshine State … Read moreCOLLEGE FOOTBALL NEWS-ALABAMA-NOTRE DAME-USC-OKLAHOMA
Greg Robinson will get another shot to continue his NFL career. The Cleveland Browns announced they’ve signed the offensive tackle on Tuesday. The team waived offensive lineman Rod Johnson in a corresponding move. Robinson, the former No. 2 overall pick by the Rams in 2014, has struggled through 48 starts in his four-year career. By Kevin Patra, NFL … Read moreNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE-PATRIOTS, BRADY, GRONKOWSKI-BROWNS-49ERS-RAMS
Cameron Wolfe, ESPN staff writer writes, the Tennessee Titans‘ top two running backs couldn’t look more different to observers. Derrick Henry stands tall at 6-foot-3, weighing an imposing 245 pounds. Newcomer Dion Lewis stands 5-foot-7, but after a few minutes of watching the 190-pound back run through arm tackles, it’s clear he’s not all that little. Cameron Wolfe, also writes, Logan … Read moreNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE NEWS-BRADY-TITANS-GRUDEN-BECKHAM JR.
The line formed at the Borgata casino well before 11 a.m., the designated time that sports betting was set to begin on Thursday. There were a few gamblers who were prepared to wager thousands of dollars, and many others who wanted to make bets that were much more modest, arriving simply to be part of … Read moreSPORTS NEWS-BETTING-EAGLES-US OPEN-WORLD CUP-DBACKS-CAPITALS
Michael Porter Jr. started shooting off draft boards before his biggest concern reared its ugly head. USA Today reported Wednesday that the Kings are now looking at Porter at No. 2 in the draft, along with Luka Doncic and Marvin Bagley III, assuming the Suns take Deandre Ayton at No. 1. Not longer after that, … Read moreNBA NEWS DRAFT-LEBRON JAMES-KEVIN DURANT-POPOVICH
The NCAA shook up the sleepy college football offseason Wednesday by announcing two groundbreaking rule changes that will have major and immediate ramifications. Starting this season, Division I football players can now participate in up to four games in a season without losing a year of eligibility, and all college athletes will no longer need … Read moreCOLLEGE FOOTBALL NEWS-NCAA RULE CHANGES-RANKING TOP COACHES RB’S
The Washington Redskins had the first major move of the offseason with the decision to trade for Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith to step in as their starter in the The Washington Redskins had the first major move of the offseason with the decision to trade for Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith to step in as their starter in … Read moreNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE NEWS-RAVENS JACKSON-REDSKINS SMITH, CARDINALS BRADFORD MAKE SPLASH WITH NEW TEAMS
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson took full responsibility Tuesday for the Mets’ two-month slide down the standings, which has seen them fall from the National League’s best record to one of its three worst. Addressing a wide range of topics over 37 minutes, Alderson pinned much of the club’s problems on an offense ranking last … Read moreMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL NEWS-METS, DBACKS, YANKEES, NATIONALS-HARPER, TROUT
With the game tied at 2, Rizzo launched the first pitch from Matt Albers 410 feet into the right-field bleachers for his 11th home run. He now has driven in a run in each of his last eight games and has 23 RBIs in his last 22 games. This was his fourth career extra-inning home run. The … Read moreMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL NEWS- RIZZO, CUBS WIN-DBACKS COMEBACK DOWN 5-0 TO BEAT PIRATES