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Arik Armstead felt 'disrespected' by 49ers after signing with Jaguars in free agency

Arik Armstead voiced his displeasure with the San Francisco 49ers, the team he played nine seasons with but left on bad terms in free agency after signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Armstead’s latest “Third and Long” podcast episode saw him talk about his free agency experience, and more importantly, how he felt “disrespected” by the 49ers. “A lot has happened …

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UFC's Dustin Poirier calls out Islam Makhachev ahead of potential title bout, reveals when he may retire

It sounds like Dustin Poirier’s next fight will be for a title belt — it also could very well be his last. Before facing Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299, the 35-year-old had lost two of his previous three fights, including one for the UFC Lightweight Championship — he went to Miami as an underdog to the rising star in …

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Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr defends brother amid gambling probe

Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr. defended his brother, Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter, as the latter faced an investigation over gambling allegations earlier this week. The investigation centered on prop bets involving Porter on two games – Jan. 26 against the Los Angeles Clippers and March 20 against the Phoenix Suns. The NBA told Fox News Digital earlier in …

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Steelers' Art Rooney II dismisses poor NFLPA report card results, labels survey as 'media opportunity'

The NFL Players Association has released the second edition of its team report cards. The report anonymously asks players across the league to weigh in on their particular team’s working conditions. Everything from the weight room, locker room, and how a players’ family is treated on game days is included in the survey. It included feedback from 1,706 players throughout …

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Commanders owner Josh Harris promises change after failing grade in NFLPA survey 

Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris did not take too kindly to getting a failing grade from the NFL Player Team Report Cards last month. “I’m not an F- minus guy, I didn’t know you could get an F-minus,” Harris said with a smile while speaking to a small group of reporters at the NFL owners meetings this week. Washington Commanders …

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North Carolina's Armando Bacot says he received nearly '100 DMs' from upset sports bettors: 'It's terrible'

North Carolina senior basketball forward Armando Bacot revealed he has been on the receiving end of some distasteful messages from upset fans who placed bets on a game he played in. “It’s terrible,” Bacot said in reference to the messages angry bettors have directed at him. The messages seem to have been sent primarily via social media, with some pointing …

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Mike Trout opens 2024 MLB season with home run in first at-bat

The baseball player who is arguably the greatest of his generation hit the first home run of the 2024 season. Mike Trout took Corbin Burnes deep in Baltimore in his first at-bat of the year. Burnes threw an 88 mph slider to Trout on a 1-1 count, but he made a costly mistake by trowing a low strike to the …

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Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave amid probe into alleged relationship with minor

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been placed on administrative leave through June 1 amid an investigation into allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a minor. The decision was reached Thursday under an agreement between Major League Baseball and the players’ association, The Associated Press reported. Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco throws to first base during the Miami …

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ESPN star floats theory on Steph Curry's leadership after Draymond Green ejection

Stephen Curry’s leadership is apparently being questioned. After Draymond Green was ejected from a game Wednesday, ESPN host Jay Williams said he was receiving messages from “high-level people” who were concerned about the four-time champ’s leadership. “I’m getting texts from people that I really value their decision, high-level people, and what these texts are reading is, ‘Well, how about the …

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Tiger Woods, ex-wife Elin Nordegren briefly reunite to support son, Charlie, at ceremony

Tiger Woods and ex-wife Elin Nordegren were together again briefly Tuesday to celebrate their son Charlie and his state championship win in Florida. The Benjamin School won the Class 1A state golf championship. The 15-year-old received a medal and a state championship ring. Photos showed Woods and Nordegren taking photos with Charlie. It’s not the first time Woods and Nordegren …

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