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Mike Reiss

Source: Patriots planning to release LB Bentley

The Patriots are planning to release veteran starting linebacker and three-time team captain Ja'Whaun Bentley on Friday, a source tells ESPN

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Jenkins fired as Grizzlies coach after six seasons

Taylor Jenkins has been fired as Grizzlies coach, with the team currently in the No. 5 spot in the Western Conference.

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Zachary Small and Jennifer Schuessler

Trump Orders Smithsonian to Promote ‘American Greatness’ in Executive Order

The president complained in an executive order that the Smithsonian had advanced “narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.”

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Seth Rosenthal

Gonzaga’s halfcourt miracle heave in the 2021 Final Four needs a deep rewind

Jalen Suggs’s deep attempt to stave off double overtime had so much behind it.

It’s April 3, 2021. In the midst of this long, miserable pandemic ... we’ve got a pretty wild basketball game taking place. Yes, March Madness is back this year, and this Final Four contest between Gonzaga and UCLA appears to be headed for a second overtime unless there’s a miracle.

Before we see any potential miracle, we need to recall the strange shape of this matchup. UCLA, the historic...

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Noa Dalzell

Latest New York Liberty announcement puts more pressure on Connecticut Sun

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The Liberty are the latest WNBA team to formally announce plans for a state-of-the-art practice facility — further shining light on the franchises who don’t have such plans.

On Thursday, the New York Liberty announced that the defending champions would be building an $80 million, 75,000 square foot state-of-the-art practice facility. The facility, which is expected to open ahead of the 2027 season, will be in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and...

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Rohan Chakravarthi

Texas Tech’s toughness is key factor in Sweet 16 win that made NCAA tournament history

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The OT win in the Sweet 16 round proved Texas Tech should be on everyone’s March Madness radar.

Texas Tech and Arkansas’ Sweet 16 matchup gave us the first overtime game of the 2025 NCAA tournament after a historic comeback for the Red Raiders on Thursday night.

Darrion Williams converted a tough finish at the rim with seven seconds left as the No. 3 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders stunned the Arkansas Razorbacks 85-83 in an overtime thriller at the...

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Ricky O'Donnell

Grizzlies fire head coach Taylor Jenkins in stunning decision before NBA Playoffs

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The Grizzlies fired their coach just before the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the better stories of the NBA season. Coming off a 27-win season plagued by injuries, Memphis roared back into the Western Conference playoff picture with Ja Morant back in the lineup and Jaren Jackson Jr. playing at an All-NBA level. The Grizzlies were tracking as the No. 2 seed in the West as recently as the All-Star break, but suddenly...

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10+ self-emptying robot vacuums on sale during Amazons Spring Sale

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Get the Lenovo Tab M9 for $70 during the Big Spring Sale — but the deal isnt at Amazon

SAVE $80: Shop the Lenovo Tab M9 for its lowest price ever of $69.99, down from $149.99. Save $80 on the tablet when purchased at Best Buy for 53% off. Or get it at Amazon for the also great price of $79.99.

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Kevin Pelton

3-pointer problem? Why the NBA has no qualms with it -- yet

This season has seen a historic number of 3-point attempts. But does the league really need to rein in the 3s?

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Stanford University and University of California schools now in DOJ’s crosshairs over affirmative action

The DOJ is investigating the schools to make sure they are in compliance with the Supreme Court’s ruling on race-based admissions.

The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday launched investigations into Stanford University and three University of California schools to ensure they comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down race-conscious admissions.

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Verity Burns

This Crazy Instrument Lets Us Hear How Dinosaurs Might Have Sounded

Using 3D models of ancient skulls, Dinosaur Choir gets us closer than ever to understanding the noises that dinosaurs made.

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Let's Talk About The Bananas Resurgence In Hate Towards Hailey Bieber

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James Dator

NFL on the verge of banning the ‘Tush Push’

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The Eagles and Bills could see huge parts of their offense take a hit.

It appears as though detractors of the Philadelphia Eagles’ most unstoppable offensive weapon are going to get their wish. The possibility of banning the “Tush Push” has been on the table since the end of the NFL season, and now it’s drawing closer to a reality.

A vote from NFL owners will come next week on whether or not to ban the controversial play,...

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Jonathan Givony

Ex-Tulane wing Williams commits to Kentucky

Former Tulane wing Kam Williams, one of the best shooters in the transfer portal, told ESPN on Friday that he has committed to Mark Pope and Kentucky.

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Lynsey Chutel

What We Know About the Earthquake in Myanmar

More than 140 people were reported dead across Southeast Asia.

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The New York Times

In Photos: An Earthquake Rocks Myanmar and Thailand

The 7.7-magnitude quake caused widespread damage in a country already in chaos because of civil war.

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Michael S. Schmidt, Ben Protess, Matthew Goldstein, Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Maureen Farrell

Law Firm Skadden Arps Seeks Deal to Avert Trump Executive Order

The discussions come as President Trump has taken aim at WilmerHale, another big law firm. Other major firms are said to be trying to cut deals with the White House.

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