Bucks' Brook Lopez out indefinitely after back surgery
  Bucks' Brook Lopez out indefinitely after back surgery
  
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  Lopez tallied eight points, five rebounds, three blocks and a steal in his one and only appearance, to date, this season. He averaged 12.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 2020-21. 
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Cardinals stars Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins expected to return Week 13 vs. Bears
  Cardinals stars Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins expected to return Week 13 vs. Bears
  
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  The Arizona Cardinals look likely to get back their two biggest offensive weapons in Week 13 for the first time in over one month.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant named Players of the Month
  Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant named Players of the Month
  
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  The NBA also announced its Rookies of the Month for October and November Thursday, awarding that honor to Thunder guard Josh Giddey in the West and Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley in the East.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns avoids serious injury in hard fall on dunk
  Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns avoids serious injury in hard fall on dunk
  
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  Towns is unsure whether he’ll be able to play Friday on the road against the Brooklyn Nets. Any lengthy absence would be a tough blow for Minnesota.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Major league portion of Rule 5 draft canceled
  Major league portion of Rule 5 draft canceled
  
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  The MLB instituted a lockout Wednesday after the expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Until a new CBA is agreed to, the lockout will remain in place with teams prohibited from making transactions during that time.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Report: Saints Pro Bowl RB Alvin Kamara ruled out Week 13 vs. Cowboys
  Report: Saints Pro Bowl RB Alvin Kamara ruled out Week 13 vs. Cowboys
  
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  The four-time Pro Bowler was able to participate in practice all this week in a limited fashion, but the Saints will be forced to lean on backup Mark Ingram as their lead back for the third time in the last four weeks.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Red Sox reacquire one-time All-Star Jackie Bradley Jr., ship Hunter Renfroe to Brewers
  Red Sox reacquire one-time All-Star Jackie Bradley Jr., ship Hunter Renfroe to Brewers
  
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  Nobody knows if and/or when the 2022 MLB season will begin, but in the waning moments before the baseball lockout commenced, the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers pulled off a notable trade involving four players.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  One-time All-Star righty Marcus Stroman to sign with Cubs
  One-time All-Star righty Marcus Stroman to sign with Cubs
  
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  In Chicago, Stroman will pair with Kyle Hendricks at the top of the rotation.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Jim Valvano: Career retrospective
  Jim Valvano: Career retrospective
  
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  It has been 25 years since his untimely passing and his legendary speech at the inaugural ESPYs in 1993. That speech has taken on a life of its own and has carried on the life and cause of Jimmy V. Here is a retrospective on the impact Valvano had on the worl
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns leaves game after ugly fall
  Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns leaves game after ugly fall
  
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  Towns went back to the locker room before the game was over and didn’t return to action. It looks to be a lower-back or tailbone injury.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Marcus Stroman breaks his own signing news on social media
  Marcus Stroman breaks his own signing news on social media
  
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  Marcus Stroman has always been fond of using social media, so perhaps it’s no surprise that he announced his own decision to sign with the Chicago Cubs.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Reports: Suns All-Star Devin Booker out 'a few games' with hamstring injury
  Reports: Suns All-Star Devin Booker out 'a few games' with hamstring injury
  
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  Booker leads the Suns with 23.2 points per game and is also contributing 4.9 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest. 
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Tigers officially announce signing of Javier Baez
  Tigers officially announce signing of Javier Baez
  
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  The Tigers have landed their new franchise shortstop. Detroit announced on Wednesday they’ve signed Javier Baez to a six-year contract.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Report: Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown out at least two more weeks
  Report: Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown out at least two more weeks
  
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  Brown continues to deal with an ankle injury suffered in Week 6. 
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Heat star Bam Adebayo expected to miss six weeks with torn UCL
  Heat star Bam Adebayo expected to miss six weeks with torn UCL
  
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  Adebayo tore the UCL in his thumb during the Heat’s rematch vs. the Nuggets on Monday.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  The 'NBA league leaders in assists per game' quiz
  The 'NBA league leaders in assists per game' quiz
  
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  How many of the NBA players to lead the league in assists per game since the NBA-ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Cowboys activate star WR Amari Cooper off reserve/COVID-19 list
  Cowboys activate star WR Amari Cooper off reserve/COVID-19 list
  
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  Cooper heads into Thursday night second on the Cowboys with 583 receiving yards and five touchdown catches. He's third with 44 receptions on 65 targets.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Bulls, Heat each lose second-round pick for tampering with Lonzo Ball, Kyle Lowry
  Bulls, Heat each lose second-round pick for tampering with Lonzo Ball, Kyle Lowry
  
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  The ruling ends an investigation that started back in August into whether the teams in question entered discussions to sign free agents Lonzo Ball and Kyle Lowry before the free-agent window was open.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Marcus Freeman to be named Notre Dame head coach
  Marcus Freeman to be named Notre Dame head coach
  
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  Freeman has a reputation as a rising star in coaching circles and is considered an excellent recruiter.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Athletics eyeing Las Vegas Tropicana site for new stadium
  Athletics eyeing Las Vegas Tropicana site for new stadium
  
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  There’s a decent chance that the small-market Oakland Athletics will head to the Las Vegas desert at some point within the next few years.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Seahawks sign seven-time Pro Bowl RB Adrian Peterson
  Seahawks sign seven-time Pro Bowl RB Adrian Peterson
  
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  Adrian Peterson has added another stop to his illustrious resume.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Safety Kenny Vaccaro retires from to focus on esports organization
  Safety Kenny Vaccaro retires from to focus on esports organization
  
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  «I've been a gamer for even longer than I've played football, and I've always thought of myself as a gamer first,» Vaccaro said. 
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  UConn star Azzi Fudd inks deal with Steph Curry brand
  UConn star Azzi Fudd inks deal with Steph Curry brand
  
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  Additionally, Curry wants to mentor Fudd personally as she juggles college with being both a star athlete and a public figure.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  MLB used two different types of baseballs during 2021 season
  MLB used two different types of baseballs during 2021 season
  
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  Even the most minute of changes to the baseballs can lead to quite a bit of difference on the field of play, as evidenced by years of debate over the “lively” ball and the “dead” ball.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Lakers react to LeBron James entering NBA’s health and safety protocols
  Lakers react to LeBron James entering NBA’s health and safety protocols
  
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  The Lakers have unfortunately grown accustomed to James’ absence so far this season.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Mike Krzyzewski shares reason why Ohio State beat Duke
  Mike Krzyzewski shares reason why Ohio State beat Duke
  
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  Duke led 43-30 at the half but got outscored 41-23 in the second half. Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said after the game that he thought his players wore out.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Islanders cleared to return from COVID-19 pause, host Sharks Thursday
  Islanders cleared to return from COVID-19 pause, host Sharks Thursday
  
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  The NHL postponed two of New York's games and paused the club's season through the end of November due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the squad.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Several players, including captain Anders Lee, removed from COVID protocol as Islanders resume season
  Several players, including captain Anders Lee, removed from COVID protocol as Islanders resume season
  
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  The New York Islanders will be back on the ice Thursday against the San Jose Sharks, resuming their schedule after missing the last two games due to a COVID outbreak.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Steelers HC Mike Tomlin: 'It's put up and shut up time' after blowout loss to Bengals
  Steelers HC Mike Tomlin: 'It's put up and shut up time' after blowout loss to Bengals
  
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  Tomlin did say he could embrace a change-up such as a padded practice ahead of this coming Sunday's rivalry matchup with the first-place Baltimore Ravens (8-3).
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Devils signing star forward Jack Hughes to eight-year, $64M extension
  Devils signing star forward Jack Hughes to eight-year, $64M extension
  
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  The 20-year-old, who could've hit restricted free agency next summer, has a total of 20 goals and 35 assists in 119 career NHL regular-season games. 
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  The most notable single-season declines in NFL history
  The most notable single-season declines in NFL history
  
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  As turnaround success stories spawn, the NFL has certainly seen its share of memorable letdown seasons. Many of which ended successful eras. Here are the most significant decline seasons in league history.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  The '250 K's in an MLB season' quiz
  The '250 K's in an MLB season' quiz
  
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  How many MLB pitchers with 250+ K's in a season since 2000 can you name in five minutes?
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Rangers land Corey Seager with blockbuster 10-year, $325M deal
  Rangers land Corey Seager with blockbuster 10-year, $325M deal
  
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  He was the 2020 World Series MVP when the Dodgers beat the Tampa Bay Rays in six games, largely thanks to Seager batting .400 with two home runs.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Tiger Woods facing 'unfortunate reality' he won't be full-time PGA Tour player again
  Tiger Woods facing 'unfortunate reality' he won't be full-time PGA Tour player again
  
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  Woods, 45, began teasing his return earlier in this month when he shared a brief video on social media that showed him hitting balls on a range.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Michigan Wolverines HC Jim Harbaugh makes awesome gesture with bonuses
  Michigan Wolverines HC Jim Harbaugh makes awesome gesture with bonuses
  
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  Jim Harbaugh’s approval rating at Michigan is through the roof coming off the team’s huge win over Ohio State, and fans will likely appreciate the coach even more when they hear about his classy decision.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Packers place star LB De'Vondre Campbell on COVID-19 list
  Packers place star LB De'Vondre Campbell on COVID-19 list
  
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  Green Bay confirmed some bad news Tuesday by announcing that star linebacker De'Vondre Campbell has been placed on the reserve COVID-19 list.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  DeMarcus Cousins to make Bucks debut Wednesday vs. Hornets?
  DeMarcus Cousins to make Bucks debut Wednesday vs. Hornets?
  
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  Cousins most recently averaged 8.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 41 total regular-season games with the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers during the 2020-21 campaign. 
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Browns OL Jack Conklin placed back on IR with knee injury
  Browns OL Jack Conklin placed back on IR with knee injury
  
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  Conklin suffered a knee injury in the first quarter of the team's Week 12 «Sunday Night Football» loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The 27-year-old missed Weeks 9, 10 and 11 due to an elbow injury.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Packers QB Aaron Rodgers wouldn't miss a game after having toe surgery?
  Packers QB Aaron Rodgers wouldn't miss a game after having toe surgery?
  
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  The reigning NFL Most Valuable Player hasn't completely ruled out going under the knife ahead of facing the Chicago Bears on Dec. 12.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Georgia State-Tennessee State basketball game canceled due to COVID-19, injuries
  Georgia State-Tennessee State basketball game canceled due to COVID-19, injuries
  
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  As of Tuesday, Georgia State said that this coming Saturday's contest at the 3-4 Mercer Bears remains on, as scheduled. Tennessee State plays at the 2-4 Chicago State Cougars that same day.