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NFL great Jared Allen reacts to another Hall of Fame snub: 'I'd be lying to say that it didn't p— me off'

Jared Allen has been eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for four years, but he has yet to hear his name called. The 2004 fourth-round pick played for four teams in his 12-year career, in which he racked up four All-Pros, five Pro Bowls and 136 sacks. He twice led the NFL in sacks (2007 and 2011), and …

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5 countries elected to serve term on UN Security Council

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday elected Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia to the 15-member U.N. Security Council for two-year terms starting on Jan. 1, 2025. The Security Council is the only U.N. body that can make legally binding decisions such as imposing sanctions and authorizing use of force. It has five permanent veto-wielding members: Britain, China, France, …

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Caitlin Clark should feel 'physically safe' amid debate over rookie's protection, Fever's Kelsey Mitchell says

Caitlin Clark’s name has been featured in countless sports headlines throughout the first few weeks of her first season in the WNBA. Much of the conversation about Clark has centered around the level of physicality the rookie has faced during her first handful of professional basketball games. “I think everybody is physical with me. They get away with things that …

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5 things to know about the 2024 NBA Finals

It’s that time of year when the Larry O’Brien Trophy is set to find another home. After the Denver Nuggets were eliminated in the second round of last year’s NBA Finals, there will be a new champion in a matter of weeks. Here are five things to know about this year’s NBA Finals. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON …

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UFC's Dana White claims Power Slap league's social media popularity surpasses any other sport

UFC President Dana White seems optimistic about his upstart slap fighting promotion Power Slap. Although the promotion is still in its infancy, White believes its popularity has already surpassed virtually every other sports league or franchise. White made the claim during a recent appearance on comedian Andrew Schulz’s “Flagrant” podcast, when he mentioned the growth of Power Slap, saying it …

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Lakers targeting Dan Hurley as next head coach despite JJ Redick rumors: report

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly finalizing an offer to UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley to make him their next head coach amid rumors that J.J. Redick was their target. The Lakers and Hurley plan to “elevate discussions” about the possibility of the back-to-back national champion leading Los Angeles in the next couple of days, ESPN reported Thursday. The …

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Putin threatens to arm allies for strikes on the West in response to Ukraine's NATO support

President Vladimir Putin warned Wednesday that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets in response to NATO allies allowing Ukraine to use their arms to attack Russian territory. Putin also reaffirmed Moscow’s readiness to use nuclear weapons if it sees a threat to its sovereignty. The recent actions by the West will further undermine international security …

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Weakened Hamas switches to ambush, insurgent tactics in Gaza as war drags on

Hamas has seen about half its forces wiped out in eight months of war and is relying on hit-and-run insurgent tactics to frustrate Israel’s attempts to take control of Gaza, U.S. and Israeli officials told Reuters. The enclave’s ruling group has been reduced to between 9,000 and 12,000 fighters, according to three senior U.S. officials familiar with battlefield developments, down …

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FOX Sports' Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden talk preparation before 'Summer of Soccer' kicks off

NEW YORK – Soccer fans will have a busy summer with plenty of high-stakes matches on the docket. Copa América and UEFA Euro 2024 will both be presented on FOX Sports, from June 14 to July 14, as part of a “Summer of Soccer.” FOX Sports will be the home of UEFA Euro for the first time and will expand …

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Caitlin Clark hard foul was 'welcome to the league' moment, NBA commissioner says

Adam Silver was asked about the Caitlin Clark foul in his pre-NBA Finals press conference on Thursday before the Boston Celtics hosted the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1. Clark was hip-checked by Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter on Saturday, which set off a firestorm throughout the week about the treatment of the Indiana Fever rookie. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS …

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