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Drake Diacon

Joined: Mar 31, 2017

I am a lifelong fan of sports, movies and breakfast for every meal of the day.Graduate from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelors in Journalism with an emphasis in Broadcast and Electronic Media. I am a Norman, OK native and have continued to live here after my graduation from OU.In addition to being a contributor at FanSided, I work at the Sports Talk Network in Norman in a full-time capacity.

Jul 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (55) drivers a pitch to an Atlanta Braves batter in the third inning of their game at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Jon Gray injury update: Foot forces DL stint

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Jul 4, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts (50) celebrates his two-run home run against the Texas Rangers with first baseman Hanley Ramirez (13) during the eighth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox flu tolls lineup again, Betts and Ramirez out Friday

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Oct 6, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (29) takes batting practice before the game against theToronto Blue Jays in game one of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball game at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Texas Rangers’ Adrian Beltre takes at-bats in simulated game

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Sep 20, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Smyly (33) throws a pitch during the second inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Mariners place Drew Smyly on 60-day DL, claim Evan Marshall

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GREENVILLE, SC - MARCH 19: Chris Silva

NCAA lifts North Carolina ban after House Bill 2 repeal

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GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 03: Head coach Roy Williams of the North Carolina Tar Heels throws water on his team following their 71-65 victory against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium on April 3, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

North Carolina fresh off title win, hot off the presses for SI cover

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Feb 21, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred during Spring Training Media Day at The Arizona Biltmore. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to work with MLBPA on ‘pace of play’

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Oct 9, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Keone Kela throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the 7th inning during game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Texas Rangers demote Keone Kela to Triple-A, citing clubhouse culture

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