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Mexico never promised Jonathan Gonzalez spot in World Cup squad – Te Kloese
Jonathan Gonzalez was never promised a spot in Mexico’s World Cup squad, but he remains a top prospect for the national team moving forward, says the Mexican federation’s director of national teams. The 19-year-old California native had been part of the United States’ youth national team set-up, but the midfielder switched to Mexico in January […]
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Will the real Rockets and Warriors reveal themselves in Game 7?
They huddled together in the hallway at Oracle Arena late Saturday night, seemingly calling a truce so both sides could have a nice holiday weekend. Under other circumstances, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey probably would be friends, drinking Modelos together after six games of a Western Conference […]
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The Rockets’ heartbreaking failure to launch
Their superstar pair of playmakers fit together phenomenally as James Harden and Chris Paul shared the reins of one of the most potent offenses in NBA history. Paul had no problems sliding into a co-star role after deciding to leave the LA Clippers to come to Houston. Harden had the best year of his career […]
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Olney: Hot commodities in the relief pitching market
Manny Machado will be the most discussed trade target of the summer in the media, because of his superstar pedigree and because of his impending free agency. But the Kansas City Royals’ Kelvin Herrera could turn out to be the most-talked about among teams, with the highest volume of suitors. While Machado’s market will be […]
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Intriguing competition at wide receiver for Patriots
Perhaps the thing that stood out more than any other during the New England Patriots’ organized team activity on Tuesday was the presence of wide receiver Julian Edelman, who is coming back from a torn ACL suffered last August. Nicknamed “The Squirrel,” Edelman brings a high level of competitiveness that has been noted by his […]
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Odell Beckham’s doing everything this spring for new contract
Odell Beckham Jr.’s presence this spring comes with a purpose. It’s not simply for show, to learn the new offense or for the extra work. He can get the latter at his offseason home in California if he so pleased. Beckham is out to prove that the New York Giants can trust their star wide […]
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Marchessault-led Golden Knights top Jets 3-1 in Game 2
Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 30 shots, lifting the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-1 series-evening win over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night in Game 2 of the Western Conference final. Kyle Connor scored midway through the third period to pull Winnipeg within a goal. Marchessault restored the two-goal lead 1:28 […]
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Mookie Betts vs. Bryce Harper — and other pressing baseball debates
Harper is off to an excellent start. He began the week leading the National League in home runs and walks, while ranking second in runs, third in RBIs and fourth in on-base percentage. Betts, however, is playing like Secretariat at the Belmont. He began the week leading the majors in home runs, runs, batting average […]
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Even in new threads, McCutchen will be at home in Pittsburgh
During Andrew McCutchen’s 673 home games as a Pittsburgh Pirate, he developed an appreciation for franchise history and a sense of comfort at PNC Park. But he never once felt emboldened enough by his achievements to see the statues of Honus Wagner,cheap nfl authentic jerseys Willie Stargell, Roberto Clemente and Bill Mazeroski outside the stadium […]
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Did the Raptors overachieve or disappoint under Dwane Casey?
On Wednesday, Dwane Casey’s peers voted him Michael H. Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year. On Friday, he found himself unemployed after the Toronto Raptors fired him as head coach following seven seasons that saw them reach unprecedented heights during the regular season but fail to translate those into deep playoff runs. That dichotomy presents […]
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