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‘A Clean-Slate Mentality’ – Thunder Turns Page to Rematch with New Orleans
‘A Clean-Slate Mentality’ – Thunder Turns Page to Rematch with New Orleans | Oklahoma City Thunder Thunder Status The Thunder wrapped up its trip through the Sunshine State on Monday…
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JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS HOLD FIRST PICK IN 2021 NFL DRAFT
The Jacksonville Jaguars own the No. 1 pick in the 2021 National Football League Draft, which is scheduled for April 29-May 1 in Cleveland, Ohio. The tentative order of the first round was announced today by the NFL, subject to the results of the playoffs. The draft order is determined by the
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India players cleared of COVID-19 amid probe into biosecurity breach - Stabroek News
MELBOURNE, (Reuters) - India’s cricketers and staff have been cleared of COVID-19 following reports some of the team’s players breached health protocols while on tour in Australia. The article India players cleared of COVID-19 amid probe into biosecurity breach appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Alexander: A day when it was hard to think about sports | L.A. Focus News
This was supposed to be a column on the Rams’ Andrew Whitworth, the veteran offensive tackle who suffered a serious knee injury nearly eight weeks ago and is expected to return to the lineup for Saturday’s Wild Card playoff game in Seattle. But how do you write about sports, about the NFL and
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MLB finally recognizes Negro League players as Major Leaguers | New Pittsburgh Courier
It has taken 100 years, but Major League Baseball (MLB) announced on Dec. 16 that the Negro Leagues will be included in the organization’s history rather than being treated as a separate entity. “It is MLB’s view that the Committee’s 1969 omission of the Negro Leagues from consideration was
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Jaguars fitness test, practice matches postponed - Stabroek News
Plans for the Guyana Jaguars’ preparation ahead of the 2021 season have now been pushed back by one week. The article Jaguars fitness test, practice matches postponed appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Holder fires Sixers to last-over win | New York Carib News
West Indies Test captain and all-rounder, Jason Holder, blasted 16 runs from the last over to earn Sydney Sixers a thrilling two-wicket win over Melbourne Renegades with a ball to spare, in the Australian Big Bash here yesterday.
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University of Houston's basketball team tests positive for COVID - TheGrio
On Thursday, University of Houston men's basketball coach Kelvin Sampson revealed that the entire roster - 15 players - at... View Article The post University of Houston's basketball team tests positive for COVID appeared first on TheGrio.
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GFF announces raft of measures following Congress - Stabroek News
The establishment of a comprehensive financial assistance plan for its members, the launch in 2021 of a professional league and the implementation of a club charter to accelerate football development when the sport resumes after the pandemic were among the raft of initiatives announced by the
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USC football adds commitment for 4-star CB Fabian Ross | L.A. Focus News
Fresh off a weekend of recruiting victories for the 2021 class, USC football added a pledge to its 2022 crop on Monday. Bishop Gorman (Nev.) cornerback Fabian Ross committed to the Trojans, making the announcement on his father’s birthday. “Mom, thank you for your unconditional love and support! To
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Williamson hits double ton in N/Zealand’s 659-6 dec. - Stabroek News
WELLINGTON, (Reuters) - Skipper Kane Williamson smashed his fourth test double-hundred while Henry Nicholls and Daryl Mitchell notched up centuries to fuel New Zealand’s bid for a 2-0 series sweep in the second and final test against Pakistan
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Los Alamitos wraps up successful winter meet with Abel Cedillo as top jockey | L.A. Focus News
Los Alamitos concluded Sunday its most successful meet since daytime thoroughbred racing returned to the Orange Country track in 2014, culminating in hotly contested three-way races for the jockey and trainer titles. Abel Cedillo won his second consecutive Southern California riding
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Howard Knocks Off Hampton With Second-Half Comeback
Howard University secured its first win of the season with an 81-76 victory over rival Hampton in the 47th chapter of the Battle of the Real HU, thanks to a second-half comeback.
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Shepherd tests positive for COVID-19 - Stabroek News
West Indies’ fast bowling all-rounder, Romario Shepherd has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team’s tour to Bangladesh. The article Shepherd tests positive for COVID-19 appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Washington Football Team Will Keep Fans Out of Playoff Game Against Tampa Bay at FedEx Field
The Washington Football Team will host its first playoff game in five years this weekend, but they'll do it without fans in the stands.
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Line-Top, Bachelors prevail in Success T20 - Stabroek News
Line-Top and Bachelors will now have a year of bragging rights after the 21st annual Success Games kick started 2021. The article Line-Top, Bachelors prevail in Success T20 appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Estwick calls on West Indies team to show fight - Stabroek News
West Indies assistant coach, Roddy Estwick is calling on his side to turn out peak performances saying that it was not time to talk but for action. The article Estwick calls on West Indies team to show fight appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Atlanta Hawks Ink Historic Agreement With Black-Owned Banks
The Atlanta Hawks franchise is the first professional sports team to ink an exclusive financing deal with Black-owned banks.
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Coming of age
WEST INDIES were beaten badly by hosts New Zealand in the recent two-Test series, but a spattering of battling performances would have heartened some Caribbean fans.Jermaine Blackwood was the standout batsman for the visitors in the 0-2 defeat, compiling 216 runs in four innings, including
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NBA 2K21 Next-Gen: Looking Beyond Visual Polishing.
Given the fact that many players criticized 2K for lacking originality and freshness in ideas, NBA 2K21 Next-Gen seems to have started changing the perception with many much-needed changes.
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The Power of Flo Jo
The inimitable Florence Griffith Joyner was a force. A record-breaking and fashion-forward force. Though she’s best known for sprinting her way to the history books and rocking the ultra long nails…
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BY Gwen DeRu TODAY… **COMEDIAN RODNEY CARRINGTON at the StarDome Comedy Club. **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Get all the latest news **WATCH LOTS OF MOVIES …after dinner and with the family and friends. FRIDAY… **COMEDIAN RODNEY CARRINGTON at the StarDome Comedy Club. **ENJOY THE DAY …the
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NBA survey: Vast majority of GMs believe Lakers will repeat as champions | L.A. Focus News
The most influential minds in basketball believe the path is laid for the Lakers to repeat as champions. Eighty-one percent of the responding general managers in the NBA’s annual survey said they think the Lakers will win the 2021 Finals, a significant margin considering the favorite last year, the
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Thunder Road Trip Continues in the Big Apple
Thunder Road Trip Continues in the Big Apple | Oklahoma City Thunder Thunder Status The Thunder enters into the final two of its five-game road trip with a pair of…
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University of Alabama's DeVonta Smith Wins The Heisman Trophy
Wide receiver DeVonta Smith from the University of Alabama is the 86th winner of the Heisman Memorial Trophy, and the first receiver to win it since 1991.
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Big West: UC Irvine sees Dawson Baker with two years of growth | L.A. Focus News
Russ Turner knew he had a good player when he recruited Dawson Baker a couple of years ago. The UC Irvine basketball coach believes a two-year Mormon mission prior to joining the program might have made Baker even more valuable. “Yeah, he’s got emotional toughness and maturity that has to be
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Red Sox hire Pittsburgh-area native Bianca Smith as first Black woman coach in baseball history | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Stacy M. Brown Pittsburgh-area nativeBianca Smith, an African-American woman, has made baseball history. Smith, 29, from Sewickley,who most recently served as an assistant baseball coach and hitting coordinator at Wisconsin’s Carroll University, was named a coach in the Boston Red Sox minor
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Da Silva says Test cricket takes lots of physical, mental strength - Stabroek News
Trinidad and Tobago wicketkeeper/batsman Joshua Da Silva said making a half century on his Test debut against New Zealand was surreal. The article Da Silva says Test cricket takes lots of physical, mental strength appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Bulls earn 20-point comeback victory against Portland Trail Blazers | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Joseph G. Phillips, Crusader Sports Editor The Chicago Bulls started their West Coast road trip with a 111-108 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, January 5, on the road. The Bulls earned their fourth win of the season on Tuesday night and posted seven players in double figures
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