Sunday, May 7, 2017

Why won't Lynch, Raiders play hardball with Seahawks? and other top stories.

  • Why won't Lynch, Raiders play hardball with Seahawks?

    Why won't Lynch, Raiders play hardball with Seahawks?
    Getty ImagesThe Seahawks previously gave the Raiders permission to negotiate with “retired” running back Marshawn Lynch. That process has resulted in a tentative deal between Lynch and his hometown team. So now the only impediment between Lynch becoming a Raider arises from the process of him un-becoming a Seahawk. It’s been widely reported that a trade will happen, but a trade seems like a gratuity at this point — especially if Lynch and the Raiders were to opt to play hardball. Why shouldn’t..
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  • NBA Playoffs 2017 storylines: Durant chases first title, LeBron chases Jordan

    NBA Playoffs 2017 storylines: Durant chases first title, LeBron chases Jordan
    The 2017 NBA playoffs are finally here. This has been the most explosive scoring season since the 1980s. We've seen three of the best offenses in NBA history. We've seen the best MVP race, maybe in the history of the league. We've seen five 50-point triple-doubles. We've seen records for 3-pointers, offensive efficiency, scoring with a triple-double, most triple-doubles in a season, and the list goes on and on. Now, Kevin Durant chases the No.1 spot he has been after for ..
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  • Jury acquits ex-Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez in double-murder trial

    Jury acquits ex-Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez in double-murder trial
    BOSTON -- Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who is already serving a life sentence for a 2013 murder, was acquitted Friday in a 2012 double slaying prosecutors said was fueled by his anger over a spilled drink.The former tight end for the New England Patriots wept quietly as the verdicts were read in Boston. A few moments later, he looked back at his fiancée and nodded somberly as relatives of the victims sobbed loudly. A defense attorney hugged him.After six days of deliberations, the jury found Her..
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  • Baker Mayfield's new inspiration: Russell Westbrook

    Baker Mayfield's new inspiration: Russell Westbrook
    NORMAN, Okla. -- Shortly after agreeing to an extension to remain with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook showed up on the University of Oklahoma sidelines last fall sporting a No. 44 Sooners jersey, the number of former OU great Brian Bosworth.By coincidence, Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield exited the locker room after the game donning an "In Russ We Trust" Thunder T-shirt.It was a fascinating juxtaposition.No two other athletes -- and for that matter, likely no two other people --..
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  • Union stress importance of staying mentally strong

    CHESTER, Pa. — Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin tried a few new things Friday night in an attempt to get his team back on track. Curtin gave attacking playmaker Roland Alberg his first start of the year, dropping captain Alejandro Bedoya to a more defensive role, and subbing veteran Oguchi Onyewu out for rookie Jack Elliott. The lineup changes didn’t work. At this point, nothing is working for the sputtering Union, whose winless streak is now at a staggering 14 games dating back to last ..
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  • Daniel Murphy continues ridiculous run, delivers walk-off win for Nats

    Daniel Murphy continues ridiculous run, delivers walk-off win for Nats
    WASHINGTON -- To quote Ice Cube, it was a good day for Daniel Murphy. Again.The Washington Nationals slugger led his squad to a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday with a 10th-inning, walk-off double down the left-field line that drove in a headfirst-sliding Bryce Harper all the way from first. It was Murphy’s second hit of the day, giving him seven multi-hit outings already, most in the majors. It also extended his hitting streak to an MLB-best 10 games. As if that weren’t enou..
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  • Todd Heap accidentally hits, kills 3-year-old daughter while moving truck

    Todd Heap accidentally hits, kills 3-year-old daughter while moving truck
    Retired Pro Bowl tight end Todd Heap accidentally struck and killed his 3-year-old daughter Friday afternoon while moving his truck, according to Mesa, Arizona, police.The incident happened in the driveway of a home in the gated community of Las Sendas. Police responded to a car/pedestrian accident about 3:45 p.m. and were told the girl was on the driveway when Heap moved the truck forward and hit her.She was taken to a local hospital, where she died, police said.Todd Heap exhibited no signs of ..
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  • Pelton mailbag: What are the odds Warriors sweep the field?

    Pelton mailbag: What are the odds Warriors sweep the field?
    This week's mailbag features your questions on whether the Golden State Warriors can sweep the playoff field, bizarre Hall of Fame cases and an ingenious new playoff seeding idea.You can tweet your questions using the hashtag #peltonmailbag or email them to peltonmailbag@gmail.com.@kpelton #peltonmailbag Based on your numbers, what would be the percent chance of Warriors going 4,4,4,4?- Blain Hockridge (@blarney27) April 14, 2017Well, that depends on which numbers and what assumptions you make. ..
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  • Chris Christie rips Giants, Eli Manning over fake memorabilia lawsuit

    Chris Christie rips Giants, Eli Manning over fake memorabilia lawsuit
    Getty ImagesWhether the Giants and Eli Manning defrauded memorabilia collectors will be determined in a court of law. But the governor of the state the Giants play in thinks they did it. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie ripped Manning and the Giants today on WFAN, calling Manning a “liar” after an email surfaced that seemed to suggest Manning asked the Giants’ equipment manager for two helmets that could be passed off as game-worn, even though they weren’t. “He got caught,” Christie said of ..
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  • Sources: Frustrated Kristaps Porzingis skips Knicks meetings

    Sources: Frustrated Kristaps Porzingis skips Knicks meetings
    Kristaps Porzingis skipped exit meetings with New York Knicks management due to frustration over what he perceives as the dysfunction and drama surrounding the organization, team sources told ESPN.com.Under team president Phil Jackson, the Knicks have struggled in Porzingis' two seasons in New York, losing a combined 101 games.Porzingis, according to team sources, is frustrated with the Knicks' lack of direction. The team missed out on the playoffs for the fourth straight season.Editor's PicksPh..
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