USA Sports News | 2019-02-24 08:30:26

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AAF Week 3 scores, highlights, updates: Stallions earn first win after Hotshots lose starting QB - CBS Sports:

We'll keep you updated with everything that happens during Saturday's AAF Week 3 games

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Bracketology: Kentucky jumps up to a No. 1 seed and Tennessee slips down to a No. 2 after the Vols' loss to LSU - CBSSports.com:

There's a new No. 1 seed for the first time in almost three weeks

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Eight Ole Miss players kneel during anthem before Georgia matchup - ESPN:

Eight players from the Ole Miss men's basketball team knelt during the national anthem before Saturday's home game against Georgia.

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Bostonians react to Patriots owner Robert Kraft's prostitution scandal - The Washington Post:

Authorities announced Feb. 22 that the owner of the New England Patriots, Robert Kraft, has been charged with solicitation of prostitution. Boston residents ...

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Patrol: Karl-Anthony Towns was passenger in car on 35W when semi hit it from behind - Star Tribune: Paul Walsh

The State Patrol said the Timberwolves All-Star had a minor injury and declined treatment at the scene.

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Rockets' James Harden fined $25K for public criticism of ref Scott Foster - ESPN:

Rockets guard James Harden was fined $25,000, the league announced Saturday, for publicly criticizing referee Scott Foster following Houston's loss to the Lakers on Thursday.

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Purdue Survives Nebraska - 75-72 - Hammer and Rails: jumboheroes

Despite another off night for Carsen Edwards Purdue finds a way to win.

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Man Utd squad vs Liverpool revealed as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men arrive at hotel - Mirror Online: Alex Smith

The Red Devils are staying the night at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester ahead of Sunday's clash with Liverpool

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Kyler Murray: Telling the Oakland A's I'm entering the NFL draft was tough | 2019 NFL Draft - ESPN:

Kyler Murray is happy with his decision to focus on football and enter the 2019 NFL Draft but admits it was a tough conversation informing the Oakland Athlet...

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The Cowardly Pelicans Use "Rest" To Yank Anthony Davis Out Of The Lakers Matchup - Deadspin: Chris Thompson

The Pelicans, the mostly abandoned side project of the New Orleans Saints organization, host the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday evening. Under normal circumstances this would make for a promising matchup—LeBron James versus Anthony Davis! Superstars collide! Und…

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Yankees' Aaron Hicks on ALDS defeat: 'I'm still not over it' - ESPN:

New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks says he's still not over his team's postseason loss to the Boston Red Sox, as the two rivals squared off in their first meeting since Boston's series-clinching Game 4 win in the ALDS last October.

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Ohio State Falls, 72-62, To Maryland On The Road | Eleven Warriors - Eleven Warriors:

Maryland completed the regular-season season sweep of Ohio State by defeating the Buckeyes, 72-62, in College Park.

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Without Embiid, Sixers Get Pounded by Portland - Liberty Ballers: Hesi-PullUp-Adio

So many offensive rebounds given up ... so many points in the paint.

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Video: LSU players, Will Wade lead big celebration with home crowd after win vs. Tennessee - The Advocate: Advocate staff report

As LSU coach Will Wade said after the Tigers' 82-80 overtime win against Tennessee, it's a good day when everyone's happy.

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Iowa suspends broadcaster for season after calling Maryland’s Bruno Fernando ‘King Kong’ - SB Nation: Ricky O'Donnell

Iowa lost to Maryland on Fernando’s game-winning tip-in last week.

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Highlights from Mets vs. Braves: Peter Alonso smashes home run - SNY.tv:

The Mets opened their Grapefruit League games this spring against the Atlanta Braves at First Data Field on Saturday.

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How Madison Bowey hopes Detroit Red Wings can ignite his career - Detroit Free Press: Helene St. James

Madison Bowey is a former 2nd-round pick who is looking to gain a foothold in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings

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MLB rumors: Phillies remain potential fit for Dallas Keuchel; Kimbrel willing to sit out season? - CBS Sports:

Here's the latest MLB gossip as spring training rolls on

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Is NBA Ref Scott Foster Biased Against The Rockets? - BBALLBREAKDOWN:

Both James Harden and Chris Paul insist that there's some personal animosity coming from referee Scott Foster, and it's influencing how he makes calls agains...