Sources: Cleveland Cavaliers look to trade or waive Kevin Porter Jr. after outburst
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are planning to trade or waive 2019 first-round pick Kevin Porter Jr., sources confirmed to ESPN.

Porter hasn’t played and has largely been away from the team this season for what has been termed personal reasons. He was working his way back and attended his first game Friday night when the Cavs beat the New York Knicks.

That night, however, he had a screaming match with team officials after his locker was moved to an auxiliary area to accommodate new teammate Taurean Prince,

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Brooklyn Nets Are Seeing The Risk With Kyrie Irving
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The Brooklyn Nets took a risk when they signed Kyrie Irving to a maximum contract in 2019. The six-time All-Star feuded with younger teammates on his way out of Boston and was blamed for torpedoing its season. Irving is one of the most talented players in the NBA, but his mercurial attitude makes him difficult to depend on.

But like most teams in the league, the Nets focused on the talent. They inked Irving to a four-year,

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Philadelphia Eagles change course, fire head coach Doug Pederson after five seasons
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PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles fired coach Doug Pederson on Monday, ending a partnership that delivered the first and only Super Bowl title in the city’s history.

Pederson was expected to remain as coach despite a 4-11-1 finish this season. But multiple meetings with team owner Jeffrey Lurie over the past week left his boss unconvinced that Pederson had a sound vision for how to address the myriad issues facing the team, sources said,

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Hall of Fame Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda dies at 93
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The Dodgers announced Friday that Lasorda suffered a sudden cardiopulmonary arrest at his home.

Pugnacious Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda, who “bled Dodger blue” and skippered Los Angeles to four league pennants and two world titles, died Thursday night, the team announced.

He was 93.

Lasorda suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at his home and was transported to a hospital, where he died at 10:57 p.m. PST, the Dodgers said in a statement on Friday.

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Georgia’s 2021 Season Off to A Great Start
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Georgia’s victory over Cincinnati in the Peach Bowl capped off an up and down 2020 season, but at the same time built for a pivotal 2021 season

Georgia’s victory over Cincinnati in the Peach Bowl capped off an up and down 2020 season, but at the same time built for a pivotal 2021 season where the expectation is certainly national championship contention.

To start, the foundation this coaching staff has laid for next year’s team is exceptional.

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Ohio State vs. the world: How the Buckeyes and their fans feed off perceived slights
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Don’t look now, but the Ohio State Buckeyes and their fan base are feeling disrespected. They are agitated, irritated and aggravated. They are taking inventory of all the names of those who have attempted to diminish the Buckeyes’ College Football Playoff invite, from sportswriters and Dabo Swinney to sports radio jocks and Dabo Swinney, as well as the line-setters in the desert and Dabo Swinney.

Yes, here in the rapidly dwindling number of minutes that exist between now and kickoff of Ohio State’s CFP semifinal showdown with Clemson (and Dabo Swinney) on Friday (8 p.m.

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Kansas City Chiefs clinch No. 1 seed in AFC as Travis Kelce sets records
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Earning the No. 1 seed in the AFC hasn’t resulted in Super Bowl success for the Kansas City Chiefs in the past, but they hope it puts them on the path to a championship this time around.

The Chiefs clinched the AFC’s top seed Sunday by beating the Atlanta Falcons 17-14 at Arrowhead Stadium. The 14-1 Chiefs, who have won 10 straight games, will receive the AFC’s only first-round playoff bye and will play their divisional-round game at Arrowhead.

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Washington Football Team aware of Dwayne Haskins’ maskless images; QB apologizes
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The Washington Football Team said it is aware of pictures on social media showing quarterback Dwayne Haskins not wearing a mask while attending an event with strippers.

The team said Tuesday it will handle the incident internally.

Haskins tweeted an apology, saying he spoke with coach Ron Rivera on Monday and “took full responsibility for putting the team at risk. It was irresponsible and immature and I accept responsibility for my action.”

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Pass-rushing great, Hall of Famer Kevin Greene dead at 58
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A blur of a blonde mane, ferocious intention and tenacity off the edge, Kevin Greene’s historic levels of success came more from determination and passion for the game than any otherworldly physical attributes.

He was a character for the autumns, who roared when he spoke and with his play, grinned ear to ear and had wide eyes when a quarterback was near.

One of the most prolific pass rushers to ever grace the gridiron,

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Alba, De Jong steer Barcelona over La Liga leaders Real Sociedad
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Barcelona finally made a statement of intent in what has been a chaotic season as they came from behind to beat La Liga leaders Real Sociedad 2-1 at home on Wednesday.

Brazilian striker Willian Jose gave the visitors the lead from close range in the 27th minute but Barca came right back at them, levelling four minutes later when Jordi Alba smashed the ball into the top corner with his weaker right foot.

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