Month: July 2014

Sep 28, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers owner Magic Johnson in attendance at the game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Magic Johnson tried to persuade Carmelo Anthony to leave New York Knicks

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Chip Kelly gives insight into DeSean Jackson’s departure?

Arian Foster trolls media, has same answer for 10 questions

Skateboarding great Tony Hawk backs gay marriage (Video)

May 3, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after making a three point shot against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Thunder’s Kevin Durant to delete Twitter off phone because of constant Wizards questions

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Jun 17, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant (88) makes a catch during minicamp at Cowboys headquarters at Valley Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Dez Bryant ‘visibly upset’ after Cowboys give Tyron Smith $98M extension

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Jan 4, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) on the sidelines during the second quarter of the 2013 AFC wild card playoff football game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Chiefs Rumors: Alex Smith will end contract talk if it’s distracting

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May 25, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) handles the ball against San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second quarter in game three of the Western Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Kevin Durant says championships could keep him on Oklahoma City Thunder

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Conor McGregor takes EA Sports UFC fitness test (Video)

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Jan 2, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Team Highlight running back Leonard Fournette (5) runs with the ball during the first half as Team Nitro defensve end Chad Thomas (99) defends in the Under Armour All America football game at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Les Miles calls Leonard Fournette fastest player on LSU Tigers roster

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Jul 21, 2014; Pittsford, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Thad Lewis (9) hands off to running back Fred Jackson (22) during training camp at St John Fisher College. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Fred Jackson signs contract extension with Buffalo Bills

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Jul 29, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) smiles during warmups before the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees to wear special patch for Derek Jeter on hat

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Jul 24, 2012; London, UK; A general view of the Olympic rings logo hanging from the roof of St. Pancras International Train Station 3 days before the start of the 2012 London Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports via USA TODAY Sports

Vin Baker to sell gold medal from 2000 Sydney Games

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Best Nick Diaz quotes from today’s press conference

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May 3, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after making a three point shot against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Kevin Durant on signing with the Wizards: ‘You never can close a door’

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Feb 21, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) holds the ball as Atlanta Hawks power forward Paul Millsap (4) defends in the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Greg Monroe rumors: Paul Millsap trade with Hawks unlikely

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Jul 28, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio addresses the media during the Big Ten football media day at Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Mark Dantonio: Michigan State Spartans would have been national champions in 2013 playoff

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Dec 29, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back LaMichael James (23) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Jim Harbaugh: LaMichael James expected to be ready for 49ers by Week 1

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Jun 15, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley (8) reacts on the free throw line during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in game five of the 2014 NBA Finals at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Free Agency 2014: Lakers workout Michael Beasley

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Dec 2, 2013; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner during pre game warm ups prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots Brandon Browner gets in yelling match with coach

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Mar 31, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester (31) throws in the first inning during an opening day game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Joy R. Absalon-USA TODAY Sports

Jon Lester trade rumors: Orioles, Red Sox nearing deal

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Nov 10, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) attempts a shot against the Washington Wizards during overtime at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Thunder’s Kevin Durant: I’ll explore free agency options in 2016

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Jun 17, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant (88) makes a catch during minicamp at Cowboys headquarters at Valley Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Dez Bryant extension from Dallas Cowboys ‘nearly impossible’

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Jul 28, 2014; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) walks off the field during training camp at Cleveland Browns training facility. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Browns rumors: Johnny Manziel has ‘first-in, last-out’ mentality

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Oct 28, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning during game five of the MLB baseball World Series at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David J. Phillip/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals trade rumors: Jon Lester still a target

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Jul 28, 2014; Napa, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) carries the ball at training camp at Napa Valley Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Raiders rumors: Darren McFadden has the edge to start over Maurice Jones-Drew

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May 28, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Emilio Bonifacio (64) dives into second base on a first inning steal in front of San Francisco Giants second baseman Ehire Adrianza at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports

Emilio Bonifacio rumors: Giants, Orioles have interest

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Sep 15, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Tennessee Titans strong safety Bernard Pollard (31) warms up against the Houston Texans before the game at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Tennessee Titans will be in the playoffs in 2014 if…

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