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Josh Benjamin

A born and bred New Yorker, I've been a sportswriter since 2010. I've written for both Bleacher Report and the Forbes SportsMoney blog and look forward to taking my talents to the FanSided family!

May 23, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) reacts after making a three-point basket at the end of the third quarter against the Boston Celtics in game four of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Trade Rumors: Pacers, Bulls wanted Kyrie Irving from Cavaliers

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Mar 10, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Harry Giles (1) reacts during the second half of an ACC Conference Tournament game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft Rumors: Harry Giles is healthy and creeping towards the lottery

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Jun 12, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) delivers during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports

Yu Darvish rumors: Should Rangers overpay for starter?

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Apr 2, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Monta Ellis (11) reacts in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Monta Ellis and Reggie Bullock suspended for violating NBA Anti-Drug Program

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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 27: Miguel Cabrera

Miguel Cabrera playing through host of injuries

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ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 13: CC Sabathia

Yankees rumors: CC Sabathia out for a month

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: Commissioner of Major League Baseball Robert D. Manfred Jr. speaks on stage during the Jackie Robinson Museum Groundbreaking at the Jackie Robinson Foundation on April 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Thos Robinson/Getty Images for Jackie Robinson Foundation)

MLB Draft 2017 live stream: Online, TV, time and more

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 03: Sebastian Telfair

Sebastian Telfair arrested for marijuana and weapons possession

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Jun 6, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds left fielder Scooter Gennett hits a grand slam against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Scooter Gennett blasts 4 home runs in a game for Reds

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Sep 15, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker (87) catches a pass in front of Buffalo Bills defensive back Nickell Robey (21) during the second half at New Era Field. The Jets beat the Bills 37-31. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Jets will release or trade Eric Decker this week

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Aug 14, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) smiles after a single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox rumors: David Ortiz could be hired

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Nov 12, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Joe Mixon (25) is seen on the field before action against the Baylor Bears prior to the game at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Joe Mixon, Bengals sign rookie deal

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Apr 27, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Corey Kluber to make comeback start against A’s Thursday

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Jul 24, 2016; Cooperstown, NY, USA; Hall of Famer Jim Bunning waves after being introduced during the 2016 MLB baseball hall of fame induction ceremony at Clark Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Hall of Famer Jim Bunning dead at 85

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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 01: Jacoby Ellsbury

Watch Jacoby Ellsbury channel his inner Ken Griffey Jr (Video)

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ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 26: T-shirts with the Orlando Magic logo hang over spectator seats before opening night on October 26, 2016 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Manuela Davies/Getty Images)

Former Raptors GM Jeff Weltman becomes Magic president of basketball operations

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