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The Mike Conley pursuit: Where the Pistons stand, what a... - The Athletic: James L. Edwards III

According to a league source, as it stands now, the Pistons and the Jazz are the two frontrunners in the Conley Sweepstakes.


Report: Less Bamba - Deadspin: Giri Nathan

Mo Bamba, who went sixth in the 2018 NBA draft, was having a perfectly cromulent rookie season for the Magic: 6.2 points, 5.0 boards, and 1.4 blocks in 16 minutes a game. It was easy to forget about the big man given all the exciting tots from that lottery, a…


Daniel Cormier Continues To Hint At Brock Lesnar Fight - Mandatory:

UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier isn't shy when it comes to letting the world know what he wants his next fight to be.


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Mock Madness 2.0: Majority of Experts Expect Vikings to Help O-Line in 1st Round - Vikings.com:


The Lakers shouldn't trade everything for Anthony Davis - ESPN:

Anthony Davis is a superstar, but the Lakers have reasons to stop short of a blockbuster trade.


Lions' Trevor Bates pleads not guilty from hospital psychiatric ward - ESPN:

Lions linebacker Trevor Bates pleaded not guilty from a hospital psychiatric ward Tuesday to charges including assault, resisting arrest and theft of services.


10 players you forgot were Phillies - MLB.com:

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies have had their share of Hall of Famers over the years. They have had their share of National League MVP Award winners, NL Cy Young Award winners and All-Stars, too. Some like Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley…


How long will Jared Goff be the Rams' quarterback? - NBC Sports: Mike Florio

Fresh from a disappointing performance in Super Bowl LIII, it’s fair to ask whether the Rams will keep quarterback Jared Goff beyond the expiration of his rookie deal. Especially given that Goff’s remaining contract matches the duration of another contract th…


Court rules Jerry Sandusky should be resentenced after turning down his appeal - USA TODAY:

Jerry Sandusky had his appeal for a new trial denied, but a court ruled the convicted child molester was improperly sentenced and should be


Correa wins arbitration case against Astros - MLB.com:

An arbitration court has sided with Carlos Correa, meaning he will earn $5 million in salary for the upcoming season. The star shortstop revealed his victory in the case via Twitter. The Astros submitted a $4.25 million salary for Correa, who earned $1 millio…


Maya Moore of Minnesota Lynx to sit out 2019 season, focus on ministry - ESPN:

Maya Moore, a five-time All-Star and former MVP who was given the franchise tag by the Lynx last month, will sit out the 2019 season to focus on her family and "some ministry dreams," she wrote.


Mike Vorkunov podcast: A look at the Kristaps Porzingis... - The Athletic: Mike Vorkunov

A day after Kristaps Porzingis' official introduction in Dallas, The Athletic's Knicks and Mavs beat reporters break down the deal.


baseball Joe Ricketts emails: Cubs patriarch starkly revealed - Chicago Sun-Times:

It will be harder than ever to separate the Cubs from the political heft of the Ricketts family and all the divisiveness that implies in 2019 America.


The threat of Durant leaving 'has never felt more real' to the Warriors - Warriors Wire: Phillip Barnett

The New York Knicks are looking to add both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving during free agency this summer.


Los Angeles Lakers waiting for counteroffer from New Orleans Pelicans in Anthony Davis trade talks - ESPN:

Lakers management, feeling like they are starting to bid against themselves, insist they'll add nothing more to an existing offer to the Pelicans for star Anthony Davis, sources told ESPN.


There Was A Big Ol' Brawl Between Patriots Fans At Their Super Bowl Parade - Deadspin: Samer Kalaf

The Patriots held their Super Bowl parade today in Boston, and when you have so many in this short of a span, it gets a little repetitive. The team took a shot at ESPN’s Max Kellerman, because apparently he was this year’s big baddie who needed to be proven w…


Deal or no deal? Wolves ramping up the efforts as trade... - The Athletic: Jon Krawczynski

Just two days out from the deadline, the Wolves as we know them are still intact. But GM Scott Layden is making the rounds.


Thompson: The Raiders' desire to play in San Francisco is... - The Athletic: Marcus Thompson II

The rivalry between Oakland and San Francisco dates back to the 1800s, making the Raiders' preference to play at Oracle Park especially painful.


What we learned from the Spurs loss to the Kings - Pounding The Rock : Charlie Thaddeus

The Spurs ran into a buzzsaw Monday night to kick off their annual road trip.


ANTONIO BROWN: Multiple reports: Brown involved in domestic dispute in South Florida - WPXI Pittsburgh: EndPlay

Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is back in the news again.