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Spurs vs Thunder: NBA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends | 3/4/2021
The San Antonio Spurs (18-13) hit the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder (14-21) as favorites on Thursday, March 4…
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Bundesliga’s all-time best and worst kits: Bayern, Dortmund on both lists
When Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund square off in another instalment of “Der Klassiker,” on Saturday (LIVE at 12:30 p.m.…
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Ringside Seat: Claressa Shields chases history, undisputed title on all-women’s PPV
8:05 AM ET Michael Rothstein Close ESPN Staff Writer Previously covered University of Michigan for ESPN.com and AnnArbor.com Also covered…
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Kreider’s 2nd hat trick in 5 games lifts Rangers past Devils
New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider is so hot these days, even shots that go off his body are finding…
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Baseball’s Best Reliever? This Spring, It’s the Pitch Count
It was the fourth inning of a spring training game between the Reds and the Athletics on Monday, and Sal…
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espnW High School Top 25: Girls’ basketball rankings
Many teams in the espnW High School Top 25 are waiting on the 2021 GEICO High School Nationals information to…
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Flames fire Ward, name Sutter as new coach
The Calgary Flames fired head coach Geoff Ward on Thursday night, replacing him with former coach and two-time Stanley Cup…
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An investigation into Baker Mayfield’s UFO encounter
Baker Mayfield had a close encounter of the third kind on Wednesday night. Almost 100%, Em and I just saw…
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Here Come the Suns
Two years ago, we were talking about goats. Not GOATs; goats. That’s because ESPN published an exposé on the Phoenix…
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Joe Montana shares thoughts on 49ers quarterback situation: ‘They should consider all options’
When it comes to playing quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, there may be no one who knows what it…
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Virus bans lifted, UFC wants Texas event ‘ASAP’
LAS VEGAS — The UFC has not done a show in the United States outside its home of Las Vegas…
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McShay’s new NFL mock draft: Predicting Round 1, plus 32 team reporters weigh in
NFL free agency is coming, and all 32 teams’ rosters will look a bit different in a couple of weeks.…
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Gretzky’s dad dies: Love of hockey came from him
Walter Gretzky, the father of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, has died at age 82. Wayne Gretzky announced the news on…
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LeBron takes Giannis first in draft; Jazz stars last
8:44 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN The past two years, LeBron James couldn’t have Giannis Antetokounmpo on his NBA All-Star team…
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Brady rookie card sells for record $1.32 million
A Tom Brady rookie card sold for a record $1.32 million on Thursday on PWCC Marketplace, an online auction house…
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Oklahoma St.’s Cunningham rolls ankle vs. Baylor
Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham left the men’s basketball game against Baylor on Thursday after rolling his left ankle, but…
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James, Durant choose their teams for Sunday’s All-Star Game
LeBron James has faced Giannis Antetokounmpo as an opponent in the last three All-Star Games. The Los Angeles Lakers’ star…
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Celtics Try to Reset Their Championship Aspirations
Consider, too, the Wizards, who are suddenly one of the most dangerous 13-20 teams around. Led by Bradley Beal, an…
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Report: LSU inquiry found Miles misconduct in ’13
A 2013 internal investigation accused former LSU coach Les Miles of inappropriate behavior toward female students, but did not find…
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Patrick Weah, cousin of Tim, signs with Minnesota
Patrick Weah, the cousin of United States international Timothy Weah, has joined Minnesota United FC on a homegrown deal, the…
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Porsche considering entering F1 in 2025
Porsche and the Volkswagen Group would consider entering Formula One if the next engine regulations due to be introduced in…
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‘He’s like Luka, but a center’: Jokic’s atypical path to MVP candidacy
TIM CONNELLY SENSED something was off with Nikola Jokic. A year after selecting the center No. 41 overall in the…
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Last man to make Man Utd-Liverpool move dies
Former Manchester United and Liverpool forward Phil Chisnall, the last player to be transferred directly between the bitter English rivals,…
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Vettel says F1 sprint races make no sense
Four times Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel spoke out on Wednesday against a proposal for Saturday sprint races to…
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LeBron James releases sneak peek of ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’
4:01 PM ET Kelly CohenESPN LeBron James has given fans a new sneak peek at “Space Jam: A New Legacy.”…
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Washington Football Team’s Jennifer King paves the way as the NFL’s first Black female full-time coach
Jennifer King was named assistant running backs coach for the Washington Football Team in January. The assignment made her the…
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NBA All-Star Game referees all HBCU grads
For the first time in league history, the NBA will have a referee crew composed entirely of graduates of historically…
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With Claire Williams gone, what next for women in Formula One?
For over 20 years, Claire Williams would pack a suitcase almost every other weekend and leave for a grand prix.…
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Lapchick: WNBA, NBA set standard for diverse, equitable, inclusive hiring across U.S. sports
Editor’s note: Richard Lapchick is a human rights activist, pioneer for racial equality, expert on sports issues, scholar and author.…
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Bahrain limits ticket sales to vaccinated and COVID-19 recovered fans
Tickets have gone on sale for Formula One’s season opening Bahrain Grand Prix but are limited to individuals who have…
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No Bauer or Springer? No problem: How the Mets actually addressed their biggest roster need
New York Mets fans, riding the wave of new owner Steve Cohen’s money and enthusiasm, began the offseason hoping to…
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Our experts pick every NBA franchise’s most iconic dunker
A dunk is worth just two points, but the best dunkers in the world always find ways to make it…
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Study: Heart illness rare for COVID-infected pros
Five of 789 professional athletes infected with COVID-19 were later found to have suffered inflammatory heart disease in the largest…
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Bayern Munich’s Kimmich is their ‘mentality monster,’ ready for rivals Dortmund
8:55 AM ET Tom Hamilton Close Senior Writer • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups…
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OTE pro league to pay high school-aged players
Short-form video content company Overtime announced Thursday that it is launching a professional basketball league that will compensate high school-aged…
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After big-ticket targets, who should Patriots pursue in NFL free agency?
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — There have been a few notable years in coach Bill Belichick’s two-decade tenure when the New England…
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NBA All-Star draft: Nets, Lakers fans make picks for LeBron, Durant
The rosters for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game are set and the snubs have been endlessly debated. Now it’s time…
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How Bad Are NFL Teams at Identifying the Best QB in a Given Draft Class?
It seems obvious that Trevor Lawrence is the best quarterback in the 2021 NFL draft. He’s perhaps the best prospect…
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Chicago Bears Q&A: Who will start at QB in Week 1? Why can’t they reach an extension with Allen Robinson? Will they try to lower the cap hits of Akiem Hicks and Kyle Fuller?
The Bears reworked Fuller’s contract near the end of the 2019 season to create salary-cap space for this past season.…
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Female Athletes Are Undercovered. These Olympians Want to Change That.
“Growing up I didn’t have posters of female athletes, which wasn’t because I didn’t watch sports,” Morgan said. “I just…
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Kelly Oubre Jr.: Prop Bets vs. Trail Blazers for Mar. 3, 2021
Kelly Oubre Jr. and the Golden State Warriors play the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Here’s how Oubre’s performance has…
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MLB to hold annual Lou Gehrig Day on June 2
6:00 AM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable…
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The Gundogan Awards: Recognising Europe’s unlikely MVPs
For most professional sports these days, we end up spending a lot of time marvelling at two different groups of…
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Heated Mitchell calls out ‘ridiculous’ officiating
12:35 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN After Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell was hit with technical fouls on two separate plays…
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How elite athletes have struggled with the long-term effects of Covid
Covid does not discriminate. Even elite athletes competing at the highest levels of their sports are susceptible to the virus’s…
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How James Harden Changed His Game In Brooklyn
When legendary Brooklyn-born rapper Notorious B.I.G. implored listeners of his debut album to “Spread love, it’s the Brooklyn way,” it’s…
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Britt Reid crash: Lawyer for injured girl’s family releases audio recording of panicked voices
An audio recording released Wednesday reveals the chaotic moments that followed a Feb. 4 crash involving Britt Reid, who was then…
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Bubble Odds: Will Michigan State, Duke Make The NCAA Tournament?
Selection Sunday is a little over a week away, and teams on the NCAA tournament bubble are scrambling to make…
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Lesser-known stories of J.J. Watt’s impact on Houston off the field
J.J. Watt has touched the lives of many people in the Houston area — including the Martinez Family — and…
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Barcelona vs. Sevilla FC – Football Match Report – March 3, 2021 – ESPN
Barcelona advanced to the Copa del Rey final, 3-2 on aggregate, after a dramatic 3-0 extra-time victory over Sevilla in…
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