Luis Arraez was traded to the San Diego Padres just minutes before he was supposed to lead off for the Miami Marlins. But one of the prospects he was traded for learned of the news when he was actually playing. Nathan Martorella entered Friday night as a prospect for the Padres, trying to make a name for himself with the …
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Golden state Warriors forward Draymond Green believes Patrick Beverley’s behavior in the Milwaukee Bucks’ Game 6 loss could become a bigger issue for the NBA veteran. During the most recent episode of his podcast “The Draymond Green Show,” Green spoke about the incident where Beverley launched a basketball into the crowd behind the Bucks’ bench on Thursday night. Milwaukee Bucks’ …
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Super Bowl winner Aaron Rodgers has become a fixture at the Kentucky Derby over the years, and he was on hand once again for the 150th running of the historic race at Churchill Downs. The New York Jets quarterback was spotted at the inaugural Sports Illustrated Revel at the Races party alongside former teammates Davante Adams, A.J. Hawk, Jimmy Graham …
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Former NBA player Darius Morris died Saturday at the age of 33. Morris was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2011 NBA Draft. “With great sadness we announce the passing of our dearly beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris,” his family said in a statement, according to TMZ. “During this time of transition, his family …
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Nick Saban shocked the college football world when he announced his retirement from coaching. The seven-time national championship winner has since taken on a “supportive” role at Alabama, the program he coached to six national titles. While Saban faced challenges throughout his storied career, he also had to contend with criticism away from the field. In December, the undefeated Florida …
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Fernando Tatis Jr. has ruffled plenty of feathers in his young career, but his manager says enough is enough. San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt came to the defense of his right fielder, saying Tatis is “seeing way too many pitches up and in.” The rant came after the Padres’ 7-1 win over the NL West rival Arizona Diamondbacks. Tatis …
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Four-time Pro Bowler and Cincinnati Bengals Ring of Honor member Boomer Esiason is leaving CBS amid a shakeup at “The NFL Today.” Phil Simms also won’t return to the long-running pregame show, CBS announced in April. Matt Ryan and three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt will join “The NFL Today” crew. Last month, Ryan officially retired from …
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NBA champion head coach Tyronn Lue remains focused on his future with the Los Angeles Clippers — not the Los Angeles Lakers. The Clippers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs after the team lost 114-101 to the Dallas Mavericks May 3. According to The Athletic, the Clippers plan to pursue a contract extension with Lue this offseason. After Friday’s loss, …
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The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday at the storied Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. Traditionally held on the first Saturday in May, the Derby marks the first leg of the Triple Crown. The 20-horse field features only three-year-olds running the 1 ¼-mile stampede for a chance to compete for their share of the …
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The Los Angeles Lakers fired Darvin Ham on Friday after two seasons, and the speculation is that LeBron James had his fingerprints on the move. It’s not the first time that’s been the notion regarding James and his former head coaches, but one ESPN host has had enough. ESPN’s Michael Wilbon, on Friday’s edition of “Pardon the Interruption,” admitted that …
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