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By Sporting News - Jun 19, 2019
MLB FANS, REJOICE: SLATE FEATURES INTRIGUING STORYLINES IN ALMOST EVERY SERIES

The Phillies and Nationals opened a four-game series Tuesday, with Bryce Harper returning to the city where he began his career.
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By Sporting News - Jun 19, 2019
CELTICS FREE AGENCY RUMORS: AL HORFORD CHANGES COURSE, EXPECTED TO SIGN WITH DIFFERENT TEAM

Horford is planning to leave the Celtics and sign a four-year contract with a different team, according to a report from the Boston...

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By Sporting News - Jun 18, 2019
WIZARDS NOT PURSUING MASAI UJIRI AS PRESIDENT, REPORT SAYS

The Wizards will reportedly wait until after Thursday's NBA Draft and the start of free agency later this month to find a new president.
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By Sporting News - Jun 18, 2019
CHRIS PAUL TRADE RUMORS: ‘THERE'S NOT A TEAM IN THE LEAGUE' WILLING TO DEAL FOR ROCKETS GUARD

Paul has asked Houston to move him because his relationship with James Harden is “unsalvageable,” according to Yahoo Sports.
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By Sporting News - Jun 18, 2019
NBA TRADE RUMORS: HASSAN WHITESIDE EXPECTED TO ASK HEAT TO MOVE HIM

Whiteside will reportedly opt into the final year of his contract with the Heat and then ask for a trade.
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By Sporting News - Jun 18, 2019
SN Q&A: KEVIN OWENS TALKS SAMI ZAYN, WORKING ON 'RAW' AND 'SMACKDOWN,' SOCIAL MEDIA AND MORE

WWE superstar Kevin Owens talks with Sporting News about keeping busy on both brands, having his career tied so closely with Sami Zayn...
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By Sporting News - Jun 18, 2019
NHL RUMORS 2019: TKACHUK, BOESER AND THE TOP RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS IN NHL'S PACIFIC DIVISION

Between now and July 1, Sporting News will break down the NHL's top free agents. Here's a look at the top restricted free agents in...
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By Sporting News - Jun 18, 2019
KNICKS TRADE RUMORS: NEW YORK ‘EXTREMELY OPEN' TO DEALING FRANK NTILIKINA FOR PICK

The Knicks are “extremely open” to moving Ntilikina in exchange for a late-first or early-second round pick, according to the New York...

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By Sporting News - Jun 18, 2019
NBA FREE AGENCY RUMORS: PACERS HAVE MADE RICKY RUBIO A ‘TOP TARGET'

Rubio averaged 12.7 points and 6.1 assists in 68 games with the Jazz in 2018-19.
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By Sporting News - Jun 18, 2019
BRETT FAVRE SAYS HE'S LEAVING RETIREMENT, RETURNING TO NFL; SOCIAL MEDIA SMELLS SOMETHING FISHY

Sound ridiculous? Yes, and the fact
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By Sporting News - Jun 18, 2019
WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2019: SAM KERR SCORES FOUR TO BOOK AUSTRALIA'S LAST-16 PLACE

Australia withstood a spirited second-half display from Jamaica to progress to the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup.
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By Sporting News - Jun 18, 2019
WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2019: MARTA BREAKS RECORD TO GUARANTEE BRAZIL'S SPOT IN NEXT ROUND

Brazil moved into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup with a 1-0 win over Italy thanks to Marta's record-breaking goal.
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By Sporting News - Jun 18, 2019
NBA DRAFT 2019 RUMORS: PELICANS DISCUSSING TRADING UP TO NO. 2 TO PAIR ZION WILLIAMSON, RJ BARRETT

New Orleans has had "talks about moving up to the second pick to take Memphis' selection and draft RJ Barrett,” according to the Post.
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By Sporting News - Jun 18, 2019
DAVID ORTIZ'S CONDITION UPGRADED TO 'GOOD;' PROSECUTORS SET TO REVEAL MOTIVE, PLOT BEHIND SHOOTING

The retired Red Sox star, who had been listed in "guarded" condition in recent days, is still in intensive care.

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By Sporting News - Jun 18, 2019
TODAY'S MLB DFS PICKS: ADVICE, STRATEGY FOR TUESDAY'S DRAFTKINGS, FANDUEL DAILY FANTASY BASEBALL CONTESTS

Fantasy Alarm's Daily Fantasy Baseball Playbook highlights the top MLB DFS picks and values for Tuesday's DraftKings and FanDuel contests.
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By Sporting News - Jun 18, 2019
MAX SCHERZER TAKEN TO LOCKER ROOM AFTER BUNTING BALL OFF FACE IN BATTING PRACTICE

The Nationals ace was hurt during batting practice Tuesday when he fouled a ball off his face while attempting a bunt.

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By Sporting News - Jun 18, 2019
COMBATE HIDALGO: RICKY PALACIOS VS. COOPER GIBSON FIGHT DATE, PRICE, HOW TO WATCH, LIVE STREAM

Ricky Palacios looks to continue his torrid run when he takes on Cooper Gibson at Combate Hidalgo in Hidalgo, Texas on Friday night,...
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By Sporting News - Jun 18, 2019
MARTA MAKES WORLD CUP HISTORY WITH RECORD 17TH GOAL

Brazil star Marta scored her 17th World Cup goal Tuesday, moving clear of former Germany forward Miroslav Klose's tally of 16.
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By Sporting News - Jun 18, 2019
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES WEATHER: LOUISVILLE VS. AUBURN DELAYED BY RAIN IN FIFTH; IS NIGHT GAME IN JEOPARDY?

The Cardinals lead the Tigers 4-1 in the top of the fifth inning.
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By Sporting News - Jun 18, 2019
NBA TRADE RUMORS: ROCKETS' CHRIS PAUL DEMANDS TRADE; JAMES HARDEN OFFERS ULTIMATUM

The two star players' relationship is reportedly "unsalvageable."
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MLB FANS, REJOICE: SLATE FEATURES INTRIGUING STORYLINES IN ALMOST EVERY SERIES

The Phillies and Nationals opened a four-game series Tuesday, with Bryce Harper returning to the city where he began his career.

CELTICS FREE AGENCY RUMORS: AL HORFORD CHANGES COURSE, EXPECTED TO SIGN WITH DIFFERENT TEAM

Horford is planning to leave the Celtics and sign a four-year contract with a different team, according to a report from the Boston...

WIZARDS NOT PURSUING MASAI UJIRI AS PRESIDENT, REPORT SAYS

The Wizards will reportedly wait until after Thursday's NBA Draft and the start of free agency later this month to find a new president.

CHRIS PAUL TRADE RUMORS: ‘THERE'S NOT A TEAM IN THE LEAGUE' WILLING TO DEAL FOR ROCKETS GUARD

Paul has asked Houston to move him because his relationship with James Harden is “unsalvageable,” according to Yahoo Sports.

NBA TRADE RUMORS: HASSAN WHITESIDE EXPECTED TO ASK HEAT TO MOVE HIM

Whiteside will reportedly opt into the final year of his contract with the Heat and then ask for a trade.

SN Q&A: KEVIN OWENS TALKS SAMI ZAYN, WORKING ON 'RAW' AND 'SMACKDOWN,' SOCIAL MEDIA AND MORE

WWE superstar Kevin Owens talks with Sporting News about keeping busy on both brands, having his career tied so closely with Sami Zayn...

NHL RUMORS 2019: TKACHUK, BOESER AND THE TOP RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS IN NHL'S PACIFIC DIVISION

Between now and July 1, Sporting News will break down the NHL's top free agents. Here's a look at the top restricted free agents in...

KNICKS TRADE RUMORS: NEW YORK ‘EXTREMELY OPEN' TO DEALING FRANK NTILIKINA FOR PICK

The Knicks are “extremely open” to moving Ntilikina in exchange for a late-first or early-second round pick, according to the New York...

NBA FREE AGENCY RUMORS: PACERS HAVE MADE RICKY RUBIO A ‘TOP TARGET'

Rubio averaged 12.7 points and 6.1 assists in 68 games with the Jazz in 2018-19.

BRETT FAVRE SAYS HE'S LEAVING RETIREMENT, RETURNING TO NFL; SOCIAL MEDIA SMELLS SOMETHING FISHY

Sound ridiculous? Yes, and the fact

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2019: SAM KERR SCORES FOUR TO BOOK AUSTRALIA'S LAST-16 PLACE

Australia withstood a spirited second-half display from Jamaica to progress to the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup.

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2019: MARTA BREAKS RECORD TO GUARANTEE BRAZIL'S SPOT IN NEXT ROUND

Brazil moved into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup with a 1-0 win over Italy thanks to Marta's record-breaking goal.

NBA DRAFT 2019 RUMORS: PELICANS DISCUSSING TRADING UP TO NO. 2 TO PAIR ZION WILLIAMSON, RJ BARRETT

New Orleans has had "talks about moving up to the second pick to take Memphis' selection and draft RJ Barrett,” according to the Post.

DAVID ORTIZ'S CONDITION UPGRADED TO 'GOOD;' PROSECUTORS SET TO REVEAL MOTIVE, PLOT BEHIND SHOOTING

The retired Red Sox star, who had been listed in "guarded" condition in recent days, is still in intensive care.

TODAY'S MLB DFS PICKS: ADVICE, STRATEGY FOR TUESDAY'S DRAFTKINGS, FANDUEL DAILY FANTASY BASEBALL CONTESTS

Fantasy Alarm's Daily Fantasy Baseball Playbook highlights the top MLB DFS picks and values for Tuesday's DraftKings and FanDuel contests.

MAX SCHERZER TAKEN TO LOCKER ROOM AFTER BUNTING BALL OFF FACE IN BATTING PRACTICE

The Nationals ace was hurt during batting practice Tuesday when he fouled a ball off his face while attempting a bunt.

COMBATE HIDALGO: RICKY PALACIOS VS. COOPER GIBSON FIGHT DATE, PRICE, HOW TO WATCH, LIVE STREAM

Ricky Palacios looks to continue his torrid run when he takes on Cooper Gibson at Combate Hidalgo in Hidalgo, Texas on Friday night,...

MARTA MAKES WORLD CUP HISTORY WITH RECORD 17TH GOAL

Brazil star Marta scored her 17th World Cup goal Tuesday, moving clear of former Germany forward Miroslav Klose's tally of 16.

COLLEGE WORLD SERIES WEATHER: LOUISVILLE VS. AUBURN DELAYED BY RAIN IN FIFTH; IS NIGHT GAME IN JEOPARDY?

The Cardinals lead the Tigers 4-1 in the top of the fifth inning.

NBA TRADE RUMORS: ROCKETS' CHRIS PAUL DEMANDS TRADE; JAMES HARDEN OFFERS ULTIMATUM

The two star players' relationship is reportedly "unsalvageable."

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Over 16 tons of cocaine intercepted at Philadelphia port

PHILADELPHIA - U.S. authorities have seized more than $1 billion worth of cocaine from a ship at a Philadelphia port, calling it one of the largest drug busts in American...

‘Attack squirrel' hopped up on meth rescued during drug bust

Rocky's got nothing on this flying squirrel. An “attack squirrel” in a cage was hopped up on methamphetamine so it would stay aggressive, authorities said. Limestone County...

Sprouts Farmers Market recalls frozen spinach in several states due to...

You might want to check the fridge.

Trump: Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan withdraws his nomination

Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan withdraws his nomination, Army Secretary Esper will be new acting secretary, according to the president.

Huge earthquake strikes Japan, triggers tsunami warning

A massive earthquake struck northwestern Japan - prompting officials to issue a warning of a tsunami that could reach heights of more than three feet along parts of the coast...

Hope Hicks to meet with Judiciary panel behind closed doors

WASHINGTON - The House Judiciary Committee will interview former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks behind closed doors on Wednesday, the first time lawmakers will...

Firm announces $1B settlement with PG&E over wildfire losses

A California utility blamed for igniting several wildfires that killed dozens and destroyed thousands of homes has agreed to pay $1 billion to Northern California cities and...

Celtics free agency rumors: Al Horford changes course, expected to sign with...

Horford is planning to leave the Celtics and sign a four-year contract with a different team, according to a report from the Boston Herald.

‘Could kill millions': $1bn worth of cocaine seized at Philadelphia port

In one of the biggest drug busts in the US history, 16.5 tons of cocaine have been found aboard a ship docked in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The street value of the haul is...

XFL's Rod ‘He Hate Me' Smart found safe in South Carolina

Rod Smart - aka “He Hate Me” - has been “found safe” in South Carolina, according to police. The former XFLer and NFL running back had been missing for nearly a week after...