As poorly as the Detroit Lions have played this season, this might have been a new low. The Lions were shut out 20-0 Sunday by a Carolina team that was missing its quarterback and star running back. It was the first time Detroit went scoreless since 2009.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez could face fine for COVID violations in Dominican Republic
Two-time All-Star Carlos Martinez, who contracted COVID-19 during 2020 season, was filmed at large gathering in Dominican Republic, but not arrested.
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Pistons trade Bradley to 76ers for Zhaire Smith
The Detroit Pistons have traded center Tony Bradley to Philadelphia for guard Zhaire Smith. The Pistons announced the deal with the 76ers on Monday. Detroit acquired Bradley in a recent trade with Utah.
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49ers waive LB acquired in Kwon Alexander trade
Kiko Alonso never got a chance to suit up for the 49ers after arriving from the Saints in the Kwon Alexander deal.
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Lakers’ Montrezl Harrell on the Clippers’ lack of interest, making life easier for LeBron James and Anthony Davis
New Lakers center Montrezl Harrell says he still has “great respect” for the Clippers, but it “doesn’t seem” like they wanted him to return.
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Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy smashed watermelons with sledgehammer ahead of win vs. Vikings
Mike McCarthy prides himself on his creativity, and the Cowboys coach delighted his team with a new motivational tactic before a win over the Vikings.
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Report: Celtics and Pacers offered Gordon Hayward more than $100M
The Hornets are signing Gordon Hayward to the largest deal of free agency so far – four years, $120 million.
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Yankees’ Return to Field of Dreams Game Challenges MLB’s Ballpark Czar
As soon as the Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, was canceled this past Aug. 13 because of the coronavirus, the 8,000-seat ballpark erected in a cornfield adjacent to the Field of Dreams site was disassembled. This is what Major League Baseball does. “This is typical of other events where we have set up […]
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Connecticut Huskies women’s basketball team suspends activities due to positive COVID-19 test
The Connecticut women’s basketball team has suspended activities after a member of the program tested positive for COVID-19.
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Did the Clippers want Montrezl Harrell? ‘Apparently not,’ the new Laker says
The NBA’s reigning sixth man of the year and new member of the Lakers suggests the Clippers would have done more if they really wanted to keep him.
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