Sharks associate coach Rocky Thompson steps down, unable to get COVID-19 vaccine
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Sharks associate coach Rocky Thompson announced he is stepping away from his role with the organization, as he is unable to get the COVID vaccine due to a medical exemption.
Nets trading DeAndre Jordan to Pistons, re-signing LaMarcus Aldridge
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Jordan, 33, likely won't be linked with Detroit for long, as the Pistons want to buy him out. Aldridge, meanwhile, initially retired in April while with the Nets due to an irregular heartbeat.
Cowboys' Dak Prescott 'definitely ready' for season opener at Buccaneers
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Prescott left no doubt that he'll be on the field when Dallas opens the regular season at the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers next Thursday night.
BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Houston could join Big 12 in 2023?
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UCF, Cincinnati and Houston are required to give the American Athletic Conference 27 months' notice of their intentions to depart for the Big 12 and also pay exit fees of $10 million each.
Dodgers SP Trevor Bauer's administrative leave extended through Sept. 10
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It was last Friday when the City of Pasadena Police Department turned the case regarding allegations made against Bauer over to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
Patriots reportedly open to trading two-time All-Pro CB Stephon Gilmore
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New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore won't play the first six games of the 2021 season after being placed on the physically unable to perform list.
NHL players who participate in 2022 Beijing Olympics will reportedly need to be vaccinated against COVID-19
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If NHL players are allowed to participate in the Beijing Games, the United States, Canada, Finland, Sweden and the Olympic Athletes from Russia are considered gold medal contenders.
Three-time New England Patriots Super Bowl champion David Patten dies at 47
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Patten performed at his best on the biggest stage during his first season with the Patriots in particular, and was a reliable target for Tom Brady early in the quarterback’s career in clutch situations.
Nick Saban details discussions he had with Bill Belichick about Mac Jones leading up to NFL draft
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Alabama head coach Nick Saban and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick have always been close, so it really should come as no surprise that the latter selected former Crimson Tide quarterback Mac Jones.
Colts QB Carson Wentz: COVID-19 vaccine decision 'keeps me up at night'
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday after being placed in NFL protocols for being a high-risk close contact with a team staff member who tested positive.
NFL brings back social justice messages on field, helmets for 2021 season
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The NFL again will allow players to wear six preselected social justice messages on their helmet with two end zone stencils at every stadium during the 2021 season, according to The Associated Press.
Carson Wentz among Colts players activated from COVID/reserve list
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Multiple personnel in the Colts organization were placed on the COVID list during the preseason, with the team entering training camp with one of the lowest vaccination rates in the league.
Cristiano Ronaldo set to make Manchester United re-debut Sept. 11 vs. Newcastle
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The five-time Ballon d'Or winner originally featured for United from 2003 through 2009 but last played for the club in the '09 Champions League final before he completed a historic move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Warriors divided over Ben Simmons trade talk because of Draymond Green
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The Warriors already rejected one trade offer from the Sixers this offseason. If the front office is still divided, it's unlikely Simmons will be calling Chase Center home court anytime soon.
Raiders GM Mike Mayock: Team 'needs' to make playoffs this season
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Sure, every team wants to make the playoffs every single season. But for Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock, that «want» is more of a «need» ahead of the 2021 campaign.
Nationals VP Bob Boone resigns amid front office shakeup over vaccine mandate
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The Nationals informed staff of the new policy on Aug. 14, making them the first MLB team to require employees to be vaccinated (or have a medical exemption.)
The 'Most recent 20-game winners for every MLB team' quiz
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Winning 20 games is not the hallmark of a superb pitching season that it once was. What used to be a common feat has now become a statistical anomaly. Can you name the last 20-game winner for each MLB franchise?
Colts WR T.Y. Hilton out at least three games following surgery
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Colts general manager Chris Ballard told reporters Wednesday that four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is going on the injured reserve list after he underwent a surgical procedure on his neck.
Florida State to honor late iconic head coach Bobby Bowden during season
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On Wednesday, Florida State announced how it will honor the man who guided the program to a pair of national championships (1993, 1999) and 12 Atlantic Coast Conference titles during his 34 years with the university.
White Sox All-Star SS Tim Anderson on IL with hamstring strain
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The Chicago White Sox will be without All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson for the start of September. Odds are they won't miss him much as it pertains to their pursuit of a division title.
Mariners promote Jerry Dipoto, extend manager Scott Servais
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The Mariners announced Wednesday that they’ve promoted general manager Jerry Dipoto to president of baseball operations and signed him to a multi-year contract extension, while Servais got rewarded for turned the team around.
Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. likely out for season after meniscus surgery
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Smith was preparing for a big season with the Vikings. It was supposed to be his first season as the franchise's top tight end after the departure of Kyle Rudolph to the New York Giants.
