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May 01, 2024
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Appalachian State football player Jack Murphy dies

The university confirmed the death of football player Jack Murphy. (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Appalachian State offensive lineman Jack Murphy died Friday. Head coach Shawn Clark posted the news of Murphy’s death on social media Tuesday. The university also released a statement. “It is with deep sadness that we can confirm the death of Appalachian State […]

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May 01, 2024
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The Buzz: What would a fantasy baseball draft look like today?

Usually the Yahoo Friends & Family Baseball Draft is a March endeavor, but when scheduling became impossible this year, a novel idea hit me. Why not have the F&F draft in-season? We can make it a fun exercise about market correction and how to pivot with the fresh season. The Fantasy Baseball Buzz. (Banner by […]

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May 01, 2024
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Why the Falcons’ rationale for picking Penix Jr. was sadly flawed

On a spreadsheet somewhere, it probably makes sense. The Atlanta Falcons have spent five days defending and explaining their decision to select quarterback Michael Penix Jr., despite signing quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $100 million guaranteed contract just one month prior. This is about the long term, they have said. This is about their […]

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May 01, 2024
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MLB Power Rankings: New No. 1 emerges as injuries take their toll

Starting tomorrow, no longer can we look at the MLB standings and shrug off the order because, well, it’s April. Of course, the calendar flipping to May does not cement any individual team’s fortune for the remainder of the season, but roughly 18% of the 2024 season is in the books. By now, good teams […]

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May 01, 2024
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The Lakers aren’t good enough. LeBron is old. Should they split up?

The Los Angeles Lakers are not good enough, and LeBron James will turn 40 years old in December. Remind yourself of both whenever considering whether their futures will be entwined beyond June. Or whenever considering whether their futures should be entwined. Those are two different things. The Lakers, it seems, have made up their minds. […]

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May 01, 2024
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LeBron, Lakers need to be honest — they’re not a great fit anymore

The Los Angeles Lakers are not good enough, and LeBron James will turn 40 years old in December. Remind yourself of both whenever considering whether their futures will be entwined beyond June. Or whenever considering whether their futures should be entwined. Those are two different things. The Lakers, it seems, have made up their minds. […]

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April 30, 2024
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2024 NFL Draft TV ratings down despite strong 1st round

There were plenty of eye balls watching the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft last Thursday, but the television ratings took a dip over the following two days. According to Sports Business Journal, the first round brought in an average of 5.7 million viewers across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network, the best number […]

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April 30, 2024
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Kawhi Leonard out for Clippers-Mavericks Game 5

Yahoo Sports NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams | Zero Blitz Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to recap the draft in the best way they know how: letter grades! Fitz and Frank discuss all 32 teams division by division as they give a snapshot of how fans should be feeling heading into […]

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April 30, 2024
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DJ Moore talks about his throwing session with Caleb Williams in California

DJ Moore talks about his throwing session with Caleb Williams in California originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago It’s well-documented before the 2024 NFL Draft that newly drafted Bears’ Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze worked out with DJ Moore and Keenan Allen in Los Angeles. Leading up to the draft, Moore talked to “The Mirror” […]