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November

James Harden rejects Rockets extension; focus on trade to Nets

After turning down the opportunity to become the first $50 million per year player in league history, Houston Rockets All-NBA guard James Harden has made it clear to ownership that he’s singularly focused on a trade to the Brooklyn Nets, sources told ESPN. As Harden’s conversations with the Nets’ stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving ramped up in recent weeks on the West Coast, sources said the Rockets made a pitch for him to sign the maximum admissible extension — two years and $103 million on top of the remaining three years, $133 million on his current deal. So far, Harden’s determination to get to Brooklyn has resulted in […]

November

Rafael dos Anjos earns bloody decision win over Paul Felder at UFC Fight Night

Rafael dos Anjos is back in championship form. The former UFC lightweight titleholder returned to his longtime division Saturday and was brilliant in defeating Paul Felder via split decision (47-48, 50-45, 50-45) in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Dos Anjos showed a well-rounded game, doing damage on the feet — Felder was a bloody mess by the end — and grinding things out against the fence, as well as on the ground. Felder was supposed to be a color commentator on the ESPN+ broadcast for this card. But dos Anjos’ original opponent, Islam Makhachev, withdrew due to an […]

November

Best Poker Training Sites 2020

Over the last few years, the overall skill level of poker players the world over has improved significantly. The only way to stay ahead of the curve and ensure that you stay a winning poker player in 2020 is by studying. This is specifically true with regard to Texas Hold’em, as more and more players are becoming proficient at poker’s most popular variant. The List below contains a listing of some of the best poker training courses on the market today, with numerous new additions and updates for 2020. Pokercoaching.com Master the Fundamentals Pokercoaching.com’s Master the Fundamentals is a FREE 19-module course […]

November

Trevor Bauer becomes first Cincinnati Reds pitcher to win Cy Young Award

The Cincinnati Reds’ Trevor Bauer has won the National League Cy Young Award, giving Cincinnati its first winner of the award. Bauer topped fellow finalists Yu Darvish of the Chicago Cubs and Jacob deGrom of the New York Mets in the voting announced by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Wednesday. DeGrom was looking to become the third pitcher in MLB history to collect the award in three consecutive campaigns. The Reds had never had a Cy Young winner, making them one of four active MLB teams without a Cy Young winner and the only team founded prior to 1961 without one. Bauer ended that drought. He went 5-4 with […]

November

Cleveland Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr. undergoes knee surgery in Florida

Odell Beckham Jr.’s road to recovery has initiated. The Cleveland Browns announced that the Pro Bowl wide receiver underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL on Tuesday. Per the Browns’ statement, Beckham should be ready to go for the 2021 season. “Odell Beckham Jr. underwent successful surgery to repair his anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee,” the team statement read. “The surgery was performed early today by Dr. James Andrews at the Andrews Institute for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Pensacola, Florida. Beckham is expected to be ready for the 2021 season.” Beckham’s second season in Cleveland ended in the first quarter of […]

November

Authentic Retired, To Stand For $75,000 At Spendthrift

Authentic, the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Classic and G1 Kentucky Derby winner has been retired to B. Wayne Hughes’ Spendthrift Farm in Lexington, KY where he will stand in 2021 for a fee of $75,000 S&N. “Authentic is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of horse, and Mr. Hughes is very proud that we are able to share him with 5,300-plus MyRacehorse owners through what has been an incredible run. That alone made this decision different and very difficult. Ultimately, we just felt there wasn’t a lot more to accomplish for a Kentucky Derby and Breeders’ Cup Classic winner, so we have made the decision […]

November

Boston Red Sox bring back Alex Cora as manager

The Boston Red Sox have brought back manager Alex Cora less than one year after they let him go following MLB’s investigation into the Astros’ sign-stealing scheme, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported. Cora, 45, led the Red Sox to the 2018 World Series championship in his first year at the helm and was with Boston for the 2019 season. In January 2020, the sides parted ways following the league’s investigation into the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scheme. At the time of his firing, the league was also investigating sign-stealing allegations against the Red Sox that ultimately were deemed far more minor. Looking for the […]

November

Online Casino Trends for 2021

Online casinos are becoming more refined and progressing in recent years. As a result, many punters have advanced from playing games on traditional land-based casinos to online casinos. Here is one of the best new UK casinos. Research estimates that the revenue from the global online gambling industry in 2021 will reach about $1 trillion. This article will draw your attention to the possible variations the global online gambling industry may face in 2021 as it keeps to develop and its impacts on gamers’ experiences. Increased Mobile Gaming Gamblers have found mobile gaming convenient as they can play online casino games […]

November

Player reps expected to approve Dec. 22 start to NBA season

The NBA’s board of governors and players’ association will hold separate meetings on Thursday expected to culminate with an arrangement on starting the 2020-21 campaign on Dec. 22 and playing a reduced 72-game calendar, sources told ESPN. The National Basketball Players Association is planning to take a formal vote of the team player representatives late Thursday, and sources told ESPN that everything is progressing toward an agreement on a pre-Christmas start to the season. The NBPA is holding team conference calls this week, including several on Wednesday, that detail discussions with the league on a salary escrow for players in […]

November

Harry Higgs out of Vivint Houston Open after testing positive for coronavirus

PGA Tour player Harry Higgs has tested positive for COVID-19 and has withdrawn from this week’s Vivint Houston Open. Higgs, 28, who is in his second campaign on the PGA Tour and acquired on the Korn Ferry Tour in 2019, last played at the Zozo Championship at Sherwood two weeks ago, where he tied for 54th. He had a runner-up finish at the Safeway Open in September. “While I am disappointed to have to withdraw this week, I am grateful that I drove to Houston by myself and was alone as I awaited my pre-tournament screening results,” Higgs said in a statement […]

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James Harden rejects Rockets extension; focus on trade to Nets

Rafael dos Anjos earns bloody decision win over Paul Felder at UFC Fight Night

Best Poker Training Sites 2020

Trevor Bauer becomes first Cincinnati Reds pitcher to win Cy Young Award

Cleveland Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr. undergoes knee surgery in Florida

Authentic Retired, To Stand For $75,000 At Spendthrift

Boston Red Sox bring back Alex Cora as manager

Online Casino Trends for 2021

Player reps expected to approve Dec. 22 start to NBA season

Harry Higgs out of Vivint Houston Open after testing positive for coronavirus

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