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NBA champion Warriors say talk of a team boycott of White House visit is premature
The Golden State Warriors have won the NBA championship. They have not yet been invited to the White House to be honored by President Trump. Anything else relating to the two matters seems to be just speculation at this point.
And, yes, there’s already been plenty of speculation since the Warriors clinched the title with a 129-120 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. A lot of it started with this tweet from CNBC analyst Joshua M. Brown on Tuesday morning:
Based on Brown’s tweet, numerous other outlets started reporting...
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NBA champion Warriors say talk of a team boycott of White House visit is premature
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And, yes, there’s already...
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Rams mailbag: Stadium delay, uniforms, draft picks, Peyton Manning and a new puppy
The Rams move into the final phase of the offseason workout program when organized team activities begin on Monday.
There is no live contact, but the offense and defense can work in full-team drills during the 10 OTA workouts.
The Rams also will...
Season ends in first round of Division I playoffs for Burroughs softball
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NFL: LeGarrette Blount, a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Patriots, joins the Eagles
LeGarrette Blount is bringing his power running to Philadelphia. The Eagles and Blount agreed on a one-year contract Wednesday, giving the team a bruising back to complement their group of smaller, speedy runners.
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Martellus Bennett develops children’s wear, mentors NFL players about design
Off the playing field, Martellus Bennett is anything but the stereotypical NFL athlete.
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Aaron Hernandez was elated about his acquittal and not suicidal, prison report says
Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez was excited about his acquittal in a 2012 double slaying and did not appear to have thoughts of suicide in the days before he killed himself in his prison cell, according to a report from Massachusetts prison officials.
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After the latest racist incidents at Fenway Park, Boston confronts an ugly reputation
It happened again, in Boston, where it has happened so many times over the years: another racist incident at Fenway Park.
The beloved hometown Red Sox and the visiting Baltimore Orioles were preparing to take the field Tuesday night. As a Kenyan...
Defensive tackle Dominique Easley signs one-year tender to remain with Rams
Defensive tackle Dominique Easley, who was a restricted free agent, on Thursday signed a one-year, original-round tender to remain with the Rams for the 2017 season, a person with knowledge of the situation said.
Easley was a first-round pick by the...
NFL report: Buccaneers RB Doug Martin sustains minor injuries in car accident
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say running back Doug Martin suffered “minor cuts and bruises” when he was involved in a car accident near the team's training facility.
General manager Jason Licht said in a statement that the two-time Pro Bowl selection...
Chad Hansen leads Southland players selected on third day of NFL draft
It was four years ago as a senior at Moorpark High that Chad Hansen had only one college scholarship offer — from Idaho State. He ran 100 meters in 10.91 seconds, was a 22-foot long jumper and caught 12 touchdown passes as a receiver.
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Free agent Adrian Peterson and Saints reportedly agree on contract
Free agent running back Adrian Peterson has reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with the New Orleans Saints.
Although the Saints have not announced the deal, Peterson has told ESPN that he has agreed to play in New Orleans. The deal is worth a base...
NFL draft preview: What to expect when AFC and NFC North teams make their picks
The draft will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Philadelphia. Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines team needs by division.
Today, in the third of four daily parts, the North divisions:
NFC North
Even though they acquired Mike Glennon this...
Aaron Hernandez suicide notes ordered released ahead of funeral
Aaron Hernandez's family turned out Monday for a private funeral to say their farewells to the former NFL star, and a judge ordered that three suicide notes he left be turned over by the time he is buried.
Hernandez's mother, brother, fiancee and at...
NFL draft preview: What to expect when AFC and NFC East teams make their picks
The NFL draft will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Chicago.
Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines team needs by division. Today, in the first of four daily parts, the East divisions:
NFC East
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Rams waive offensive lineman Tre' Jackson after he failed a physical
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