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Hosting the Olympics now costs cities over $10 billion.
Some cities suffer from debt and unused stadiums after the games.
Los Angeles promises to host the 2028...
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- Green Bay Packers inked a deal with Julian Hicks, a promising wide receiver from Albany.
- Along with Hicks, Dimitri Stanley, another wide receiver, and Lecitus Smith, a second-year guard were also contracted.
- These three were the only successful signings out of the 18 players who attended the...
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- The Golden State Warriors could potentially recruit NBA star LeBron James in a significant franchise trade.
- The trade presumes top-four protection of the Warriors' 2024 pick to the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Dan Favale of Bleacher Report.
- To secure this trade, LeBron James needs to continue...
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- The Chicago Bears may have to make hard decisions ahead of the 2024 NFL season.
- Larry Borom, Velus Jones Jr., and Travis Homer are top cut candidates.
- The Bears' 53-man roster for the next season will be shaped by several factors like salary caps and performance.
- Practice...
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- NBA champion Paul Pierce issues apology to New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson after losing bet on first round of NBA Playoffs.
- The New York Knicks advanced in six games against the Philadelphia 76ers, despite being without three-time All-Star forward Julius Randle.
- The Knicks point guard, Jalen...
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- The Los Angeles Clippers may maintain their current player roster after a disappointing season.
- The New York Knicks may express interest in trading for Paul George.
- George's fit with Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau sparks some questions.
- Trade discussions for George occurred last year, but the Knicks were...
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- Former offensive lineman Willie Colon expressed criticism over Mike Tomlin's track record.
- Tomlin's performance as Pittsburgh Steelers' head coach have been questioned because of disappointing losses.
- Despite frustrations, Tomlin is still admired for his Super Bowl victory and 17 non-losing seasons.
- Tomlin's contract's future is a decisive...
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- Willie Snead, a veteran receiver, expressed dissatisfaction with 'entitlement' in the NFL.
- Snead's recent career with the 49ers was less productive, partly due to the star-heavy team.
- The ambiguous post didn't specify to whom the 'entitlement' referred, sparking speculations.
- Snead hinted at wanting to join a team...
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- Xavier Worthy, new to Kansas City Chiefs, aims to defy statistics regarding undersized players' success in NFL
- Despite weighing 169 pounds, Worthy confident he's up for the challenge, drawing comparison to DeSean Jackson, who had a successful career at a similar weight.
- Worthy believes understanding and maximizing...
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- Dallas Cowboy's rookie, Brandon Aubrey, underwent an appendectomy during the offseason.
- Despite an active appendicitis, Aubrey played in the NFL Pro Bowl, taking antibiotics as a temporary measure.
- Aubrey has had an impressive NFL debut season, leading the league with a 94.7% field goal completion rate.
- Aubrey's...
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- Chicago Bears rookie offensive lineman, Kiran Amegadjie, vows to protect quarterback Caleb Williams from all pass rushers.
- Despite a solid performance in the past, Amegadjie is not anticipated to push for the starting left tackle job in his first NFL season.
- The Chicago Bears have made strategic...
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- Patriots' new recruit, Javon Baker, criticizes his low rank in the NFL draft.
- Baker exhibits exceptional talent, holding the second position in the nation for yardage per catch.
- Despite lack of breakaway speed, Baker shows excellent route-running skills.
- The success of the Patriots' offensive strategy relies heavily...
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- Chicago Bears bolster their offense with new additions; Keenan Allen, Caleb Williams, and Rome Odunze.
- Concerns arise over potential frustration for Allen due to Williams' reportedly slower playstyle.
- Another NFL exec criticizes Bears' decision to pick Odunze, suggesting a defensive player might have been a better fit.
Rising...
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- Basketball star Angel Reese signs a multi-year NIL deal with Reebok.
- Reese becomes the first female face for Reebok's basketball division.
- She cited three main reasons for choosing Reebok over Nike: the opportunity to be the female face, her relationship with Shaq, and freedom to create.
- The...
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- Kitan Oladapo, the Green Bay Packers' fifth-round pick, suffered a toe injury at the NFL combine.
- Despite the injury, Oladapo is expected to make a substantial contribution to the Packers' defense.
- The Packers have a significant influx of new talent in their safety position, turning a potential...
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- The Minnesota Vikings are relying on first-round pick Dallas Turner to replace key edge rushers.
- While Dallas Turner's quarterback role is conditioned on his developmental process, he may potentially start in week 1.
- Dallas Turner is set to compete with recent free agents Jonathan Greenard and Andrew...
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- The Green Bay Packers have brought on Dimitri Stanley, an erstwhile Iowa State wide receiver, as an undrafted free agent.
- Dimitri Stanley is the son of former Packers player, Walter Stanley, who played for the Green Bay Packers from 1985-88.
- Walter Stanley amassed an impressive 3,402 all-purpose...
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- Washington Commanders' general manager Adam Peters consulted NFC rivals before selecting LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels.
- The drafting decision marks an important milestone in Peters' tenure, which began in January 2024.
- Peters’ previous drafting decisions with the San Francisco 49ers drew criticism, particularly for skipping a chance to...
The New York Mets’ Adrian Houser is set to transition from the starting lineup to the bullpen next week, following a challenging performance this season. Houser acknowledges the change as not so much a downgrade, but a strategic forward move.
Adapting a New Role
A right-handed pitcher, Houser has been increasingly...
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- Baltimore Orioles' pitcher Cole Irvin holds a 20.2 innings scoreless streak over three straight wins.
- Irvin's streak is aligned with the records of only five other pitchers in Orioles' history, with no one else achieving this feat in the past 30 years.
- Despite the frequent changes in...
As the 2024 WNBA season dawns, the Liberty training camp roster is preparing with renewed optimism. The team is once again boasting the star-studded starting lineup that propelled them to their first WNBA Finals since 2002 last season. WNBA superstars, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Courtney Vandersloot are poised...
