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Matt Graber

I'm an aspiring writer, Virginia native and JMU alum. Lifelong DC sports fan and basketball junkie. Covering the Wizards at Wiz of Awes, tennis at Lob and Smash. Follow me @mattagraber

Jul 28, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Frank Clark addresses the media during the Big Ten football media day at Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Seahawks rookie Frank Clark told hotel manager “I’ll hit you like I hit her”

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Nov 8, 2014; East Lansing, MI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Jeff Heuerman (5) is tackled by Michigan State Spartans linebacker Darien Harris (45) during the 2nd half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Broncos TE Jeff Heuerman tears ACL, likely out for season

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May 8, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) is defended by Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) and guard Iman Shumpert (4) during the second half in game three of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. at the United Center. The Chicago Bulls defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 99-96. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Tristan Thompson calls Derrick Rose’s game-winner a ‘lucky shot’

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Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Dante Fowler Jr. (Florida) poses for a photo with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number third overall pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Dante Fowler Jr. promises to come back stronger than ever

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May 3, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) winces in pain against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Report: John Wall ‘very unlikely’ for Game 3, rest of playoffs in question

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Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) against the Indianapolis Colts in the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Colts defeated the Broncos 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Peyton Manning avoids Deflategate talk, Says Tom Brady will always be his friend

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May 4, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) drives against Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) in the fourth quarter in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Kyrie Irving won’t use his foot strain as an excuse

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Apr 7, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore (55) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Moore uses the Trop as his personal driving range (Video)

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Nov 15, 2014; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman Dante Fowler Jr. (6) against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Here’s Dante Fowler injuring his knee at first practice (Video)

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Nov 27, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Brandon Marshall Says He Was Nearly Traded to the New England Patriots

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Dallas Cowboys DT Josh Brent retires from NFL for second time

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May 31, 2014; Paris, France; Rafael Nadal (ESP) in action during his match against Leonardo Mayer (ARG, not pictured) on day seven at the 2014 French Open at Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Rafael Nadal Advances to Madrid Open Semifinals

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January 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws against the Green Bay Packers during the first half in the NFC Championship game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks Remain Far Apart in Extension Talks

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Report: Bill Simmons is Leaving ESPN

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