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• Nolan Arenado receives standing ovation in first game back at Coors Field with Cardinals
Arenado played the first eight years of his career with the Rockies...2021
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• When does the 2021 college football season start?
Here's everything you need to know for the start of the 2021 college football season. The first game is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 28....2021
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• Morning Flurries: NHL Awards Tonight
Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images Will Grubauer, MacKinnon or Makar take home any trophies? The 2020-21 season is almost officially over — and one of the last orders of business before the 2021-22 season preparations kick into high gear is the presentation of the remaining NHL awards, which are set to be announced at 5:30 MT tonight on NBCSN. While none of the Colorado Avalanche ...2021
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• Stopped Short: Tigers rookie ends Astros' streakAfter storms washed out Friday's second game of the four-game series, Zack Short's first home run in the majors broke a fifth-inning tie and helped the Tigers snap the Astros' 11-game winning streak in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader....2021
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• Dont’a Hightower looking forward to first game against Tom Brady
Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower opted out of playing during the 2020 season, so he was not around for the first year of the post-Tom Brady era in New England. The absences of both players contributed to a 7-9 record that kept the Patriots out of the playoffs for the first time since 2008. Hightower is [more]...2021
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• Trae Young torches 25-year record in historic Game 1 vs. Bucks
Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young just made history after an opening half explosion against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals. The 22-year-old sharpshooter etched his name in the record books after dropping another 25-point half to keep the Hawks in the game on the road. In his first postseason […] The post Trae Young torches 25-year record in historic G...2021
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• Yankees’ Luke Voit homers, triples in first game back since injuryLuke Voit wasn’t as animated as normal during pregame hours in the Yankees clubhouse. But the reigning home run king’s bat was as loud as ever once the game started. Voit returned to the Yankees with a home run, a controversial triple and a walk in four plate appearances Tuesday during a 6-5 loss to......2021
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• Suns’ Devin Booker makes Steve Nash jealous with latest feat in Game 1 vs Clippers
The Phoenix Suns had a nice week off before beginning their Western Conference Finals series against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. The Suns took the first game of the series in thrilling fashion and Devin Booker was sensational once again. In turn, the young guard notched his first career triple-double and became the first […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker makes Steve Nash jealous ...2021
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• The Canadiens’ Luke Richardson has been preparing for his moment behind the bench his whole careerThe former Leafs defenceman didn’t expect his first game as an NHL head coach to come in the third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. But former teammate Wendel Clark says “he understands all the pieces.”...2021
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• Kawhi Leonard (knee), off for match 1; Doubt for the series
Phoenix – Los Angeles Clippers All Star, Kohi Leonard, was disqualified with a right knee sprain in Sunday’s first game......2021
First Game injury and suspension
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• Yankees’ Luke Voit homers, triples in first game back since injury
Luke Voit wasn’t as animated as normal during pregame hours in the Yankees clubhouse. But the reigning home run king’s bat was as loud as ever once the game started. Voit returned to the Yankees with a home run, a controversial triple and a walk in four plate appearances Tuesday during a 6-5 loss to......2021
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• Jazz star Donovan Mitchell will play in Game 2 vs. Grizzlies after Game 1 controversy
The Utah Jazz announced Monday star guard Donovan Mitchell will be available for Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, marking his first game since April 16 due to an ankle injury. This comes after a drama-filled Sunday that saw Mitchell surprisingly miss a 112-109 Game 1 loss to the Grizzlies with the ankle […] The post Jazz star Donovan Mitchell will play in Game 2 vs. G...2021
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• LeBron James reacts to first game back since second ankle injury
LeBron James provided a positive report after returning from a six-game absence to deliver the Los Angeles Lakers (41-30) a crucial win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. James dropped 24 points on 11-of-22 shooting to go along with eight assists and seven rebounds in 28 minutes. The Lakers held on to win 112-115, keeping […] The post LeBron James reacts to first game back since second ank...2021
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• Nets guard James Harden shows off fancy bounce pass in first game back from injury
The Brooklyn Nets received good news when it was announced that James Harden was set to make his return on Wednesday after missing time with an injury. The Beard wasted no time making an impact and he showed off his fancy passing skills with this sleek bounce-pass in the second quarter against the San Antonio […] The post Nets guard James Harden shows off fancy bounce pass in first game back...2021
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• Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Girard to return against Kings
Photo by Juan Ocampo/NHLI via Getty Images Samuel Girard returns to the lineup for back-to-back The Colorado Avalanche will play the Los Angeles Kings in the first game of a back-to-back in Denver. The Avalanche are trying to secure the President’s trophy and need victories in both games to do so. Most importantly, the Avalanche could earn home ice throughout the playoffs. LA is packing i...2021
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• Watch: Tyler Seguin scores in first game back for Stars after two surgeriesTyler Seguin tied it up for the Stars against the Panthers in his season debut after going over seven months without playing due to injury....2021
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• LaMelo Ball Looks Great Since Recovering From Wrist Injury
Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball missed pretty significant time recently after having surgery on his wrist. However, after there were thoughts he could miss the remainder of the season, he recovered quickly and was back in the action on Saturday. In his first game back on the court, Ball nearly notched a triple-double in an extremely […] The post LaMelo Ball Looks Great Since Recovering From Wris...2021
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• Avalanche hang on to bite Sharks 4-3
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images The Avalanche are now on a 15-home game point streak The Colorado Avalanche started the month of May in the win column, beating the San Jose Sharks for the second night in a row by the score of 4-3 on Saturday night. The Avalanche were on top of the Sharks for the majority of the night, getting lots of opportunities to the net. But, with rooki...2021
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• LaMelo's full-court dime highlights winning returnLaMelo Ball had 11 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in his first game back after missing six weeks with a fractured right wrist, as the Hornets beat the Pistons 107-84....2021
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• Game #51 Recap: Elvis wills Blue Jackets to victory over Red Wings
Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images Here’s what happened The Columbus Blue Jackets made it to overtime against the Tampa Bay Lightning in their last outing, but suffered a devastating loss just ten seconds into extra hockey. With only six games left, the Detroit Red Wings would look to solidify their not last position in the Central division. 1st Period The weird would start early i...2021
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• The Legend of Farzata: How Two Midwest Teams Formed an Unlikely Bond
MembershipPrograms & GrantsThis article appears in the July/August edition of US Lacrosse Magazine, a digital-only publication available exclusively to US Lacrosse members. Join or renew today for access to this 96-page edition, which includes immersive and interactive features as well as video tips from professional players. Thank you for your support! Jeff Weiner and his wife, Angie, could n...2020
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• Avalanche fade fast in third vs. Flyers for 6-3 loss
Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images Well that was disappointing. The Colorado Avalanche came into their first game after the All Star Break fresh from a bye week and riding a three-game win streak from prior to their playing hiatus. The Philadelphia Flyers, in comparison, played and lost against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night before facing the Avalanche at the tail end of a bac...2020
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• LeBron James unveils 'Mamba 4 Life' tattoo honoring Kobe Bryant
LeBron James will forever carry a piece of Kobe Bryant’s spirit with him wherever he goes after memorializing his late friend with a stunning “Mamba 4 Life” tattoo. James revealed his new tattoo on social media Friday evening before his Los Angeles Lakers host the Portland Trail Blazers in their first game since last Sunday’s helicopter crash that killed Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven other...2020
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• Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov scores in his first game back from drug-related suspensionWashington Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov, who tested positive for cocaine at world championships, scores on first shot after three-game suspension. ...2019
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• NBA forces Lonzo Ball to cover up Big Baller Brand tattoo
The NBA doesn’t have strict restrictions regarding what players can wear during games. It’s more of a progressive league — at least until one of the Association’s star youngsters attempts to promote his father’s company on national television. In his first game back from injury, Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball was seen covering up his Big Baller Brand tattoo while taking on the Golden State Wa...2018
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• Characters with Character: A Conversation with the U.S. Coaching Staff
You don’t often find team-defining moments in a 19-2 blowout. But as the U.S. sputtered early in its FIL World Championship preliminary July 17 against England — the fourth game in four days during its redemptive journey to a gold medal in Israel earlier this summer — a sideline exchange between offensive coordinator Seth Tierney and co-captain Matt Danowski perfectly captured the interpersonal dy...2018
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• Characters with Character: A Conversation with the U.S. Coaches
You don’t often find team-defining moments in a 19-2 blowout. But as the U.S. sputtered early in its FIL World Championship preliminary July 17 against England — the fourth game in four days during its redemptive journey to a gold medal in Israel earlier this summer — a sideline exchange between offensive coordinator Seth Tierney and co-captain Matt Danowski perfectly captured the interpersonal dy...2018
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• Scott Marr Has Albany on Doorstep of First Final Four — Again
This article appears in the May/June edition of US Lacrosse Magazine. Don’t get the mag? Join US Lacrosse today to start your subscription. T hree days after this season of enormous expectations had taken its first wrong turn — after Albany had brought its bruised but unbeaten top-ranked team to UMBC on April 6 and limped out of Baltimore tasting a stunning 11-7 loss to the 3-7 Retrievers — the Gr...2018
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• Former MLS goalkeeper Josh Wicks fails drugs testJosh Wicks Former MLS goalkeeper Josh Wicks tested positive for cocaine after a game for his Swedish club Sirius this month. The American's contract with the team will be terminated as a result. He had just signed a two-year deal in December but tested positive following the first game of the season. "He is devastated -- football is his work and now he cannot practise it," ...2018
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First Game trade, contract, salary rumors
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• From South Bronx to Philly: Drexel X Factor Jimmeh Koita
Jimmeh Koita’s timing was perfect. Late in the fourth quarter of the CAA championship game against Hofstra, the fifth-year senior fired on the whistle. In fractions of a second, he pinched and popped the ball straight to himself to secure possession. In doing so, Koita also sealed the Dragons’ first conference tournament title and NCAA tournament bid since 2014. Drexel’s career leader in fac...2021
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• Forty-Two Years Later, Babson is Back in the NCAA Tournament
The callouts to 1979 in and around the Babson men’s lacrosse team are constant. Since Rocky Batty’s first season as the Beavers’ head coach in 2019, one player has worn the number 79 every year. There’s the “79 Bucket,” an old-school helmet given to the player each week who demonstrates the grit and toughness the team wants to exude. Members of the class of 1979 talk to the team on a weekly and so...2021
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• Mets’ new hitting coach on Francisco Lindor’s woesAs he prepared for his first game as the Mets’ new hitting coach, Hugh Quattlebaum offered few clear answers, probably a mix of reality and diplomacy. Yet it couldn’t be clearer who ranks as Quattlebaum’s top project. After all, only one Met has both a $341 million contract and two extra-base hits (through his first......2021
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• After documenting fans for two seasons, I finally got to become one.
Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports All things considered, it was great to be back in the arena. I made my way back to Nationwide Arena on Tuesday night for my first-ever Columbus Blue Jackets game as a civilian and for my first-ever in-person sporting event since the pandemic swept every corner of the globe. It was fun! I had a great time. Shout out to my friend Sarah who brought me along! My ...2021
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• Kyrie Irving Admits Kevin Durant’s Injuries Hinder Nets’ ‘Continuity’Kevin Durant has been an injury magnet, especially in recent years. The Brooklyn Nets star just played his first game with the team in December 2020 despite signing with the team in July 2019 as a free agent. The team knew it was onboarding an injured Durant, who was recovering from an Achilles injury he […] The post Kyrie Irving Admits Kevin Durant’s Injuries Hinder Nets’ ‘...2021
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• Alex Newhook makes pro debut for the Colorado Eagles
After a bit of a delay, Colorado Avalanche top prospect Alex Newhook has begun his professional debut Due to immigration paperwork delays, it came a little later than anticipated but Tuesday night, Colorado Avalanche prospect Alex Newhook made his professional debut with the AHL’s Colorado Eagles. The 16th overall pick in 2019, Newhook recently signed his entry level contract a few days after fini...2021
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• Yankees snap skid against Rays with Rougned Odor’s clutch debutST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It took the newest Yankee to get their biggest hit. Rougned Odor, playing his first game since arriving in a trade from the Rangers, delivered a two-out RBI single in the 10th inning Sunday to drive in the winning run before the Yankees pulled away for an 8-4 win over the......2021
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• Rajon Rondo speaks out after Clippers debut vs. Lakers
The LA Clippers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday afternoon, winning the season series and tiebreaker in the standings. Sunday’s game also marked the first game of Rajon Rondo‘s career with the Clippers. Rondo was acquired via a trade with the Atlanta Hawks on trade deadline day in a deal for Lou Williams. After […] The post Rajon Rondo speaks out after Clippers debut vs....2021
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• Nikola Vucevic speaks out on winning first game since trade to Bulls
It took five games before Nikola Vucevic finally got his first official win in a Chicago Bulls uniform. But boy, was it a sweet one The Bulls finally put an end to their ugly six-game skid (four with Vooch) on Sunday by taking down the mighty Brooklyn Nets, 115-107, at United Center. After the game, […] The post Nikola Vucevic speaks out on winning first game since trade to Bulls appeared fi...2021
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• Game #38 Recap: Blue Jackets blow late lead, fall 3-2 to Lightning
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Here’s what happened. The Columbus Blue Jackets returned to the ice Thursday night seeking to build momentum from Tuesday’s win and sweep their two game set against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Jackets might have been outshot on Tuesday, but timely goal scoring and outstanding play from Elvis Merzlikins in net brought the win home. Following that performance, h...2021
First Game stats and results
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• Nets HC Steve Nash gets absolutely roasted for viral Kevin Durant Game 5 hug
The Brooklyn Nets used a masterful performance from Kevin Durant to win Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Being down Kyrie Irving and with James Harden playing his first game in some time, Durant shouldered the load and went wild with 49 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists. Nets head coach Steve […] The post Nets HC Steve Nash gets absolutely roasted for viral Kev...2021
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• 5 eye-popping stats from Mavs-Clippers epic Game 7
The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers treated basketball fans to a wildly entertaining series and the first Game 7 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Surprisingly, the Clippers got the victory and bucked the trend of the road team winning the first six games of the series. While Luka Doncic was phenomenal once again, the […] The post 5 eye-popping stats from Mavs-Clippers epic Game 7 appeared...2021
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• Blazers vs. Nuggets series odds, schedule, prediction, and pick
The Portland Trail Blazers and the Denver Nuggets are dead even at one game a piece in a series that looks like it could go the distance. The Blazers took the crucial first game of the series by 16 points and looked to be in control. Denver bounced back with a 14-point win in Game […] The post Blazers vs. Nuggets series odds, schedule, prediction, and pick appeared first on ClutchPoints....2021
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• Two stats on Anthony Davis represent huge concern for Lakers heading into Game 2
The Los Angeles Lakers lost the first game of the NBA playoffs last year against the Portland Trail Blazers. They were fine. They won the NBA title. This year’s Game 1 loss to the Phoenix Suns might not be that much of a problem, either… but the Lake Show has to wonder if Anthony Davis […] The post Two stats on Anthony Davis represent huge concern for Lakers heading into Game 2 a...2021
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• Five things the Avalanche need to focus on going into Game 2
Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images The Colorado Avalanche have a chance to go up 2-0 in their first round series. After a rather commanding 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues in Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche will look to build on their effort in order to grab a quick 2-0 lead in the series. The Avalanche were able to completely dominate the first game of the serie...2021
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• LOOK: J. Cole makes debut in Basketball Africa League, scores in first game
The rapper ended up scoring 3 points in his first appearance with the Rwanda Patriots Basketball Club...2021
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• Lakers roll behind LeBron, 'unafraid' of any foeBehind LeBron James, who had 24 points in his first game in nearly two weeks, the Lakers' hopes of avoiding the play-in tournament stayed alive, but many on the team had a let-the-chips-fall-where-they-may attitude on seedings....2021
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• LeBron James reacts to first game back since second ankle injury
LeBron James provided a positive report after returning from a six-game absence to deliver the Los Angeles Lakers (41-30) a crucial win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. James dropped 24 points on 11-of-22 shooting to go along with eight assists and seven rebounds in 28 minutes. The Lakers held on to win 112-115, keeping […] The post LeBron James reacts to first game back since second ank...2021
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• Jones, Bonner Combine For 47 points In Sun’s Win Over Dream
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) Jonquel Jones had 26 points and eight rebounds, DeWanna Bonner added 21 points, seven rebounds and five assists and the Connecticut Sun beat Atlanta 78-67 on Friday night to spoil the Dream’s inaugural game at the Gateway Center. Jones, playing in her first game for Connecticut in 582 days after opting […] The post Jones, Bonner Combine For 47 points In Sun’s Win Over Dream ...2021
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• Watch: Tyler Seguin scores in first game back for Stars after two surgeries
Tyler Seguin tied it up for the Stars against the Panthers in his season debut after going over seven months without playing due to injury....2021
First Game parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend
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• The Canadiens’ Luke Richardson has been preparing for his moment behind the bench his whole career
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• From South Bronx to Philly: Drexel X Factor Jimmeh Koita
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• Forty-Two Years Later, Babson is Back in the NCAA Tournament
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• Capitals' T.J. Oshie records hat trick in first game since the death of his father
The Caps right wing collected his fourth career hat trick after father, Tim Oshie died after a battle with Alzheimer's...2021
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• Washington Capitals' T.J. Oshie records hat trick in first game since father's deathT.J. Oshie recorded a hat trick vs. the New York Rangers in his first game back in the Washington Capitals' lineup following the death of his father. ...2021
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• VIDEO: LeBron James’ early Shaqtin moment nearly takes out referee in Lakers return
LeBron James was a bit rusty in his first game back for the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. So much so, that one of his early passes made it all the way to Shaqtin a Fool. Here’s LeBron nearly taking out the game official with this horrendous and hilarious errant pass: LeBron almost nailed […] The post VIDEO: LeBron James’ early Shaqtin moment nearly takes out referee in Lake...2021
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• After documenting fans for two seasons, I finally got to become one.
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• Avalanche return to play victoriously in St. Louis 4-2
Photo by Scott Rovak/NHLI via Getty Images With their regulation win, the Avalanche officially clinch a spot in the playoffs The Colorado Avalanche returned to action beating the St. Louis Blues 4-2 Thursday night. After having the last eight days off due to COVID protocols, the Avs shook off the rust after the first period and keep their eyes on the Vegas Golden Knights for first place in...2021
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• Canucks Earn Emotional Overtime Win In First Game Back From COVID-19The Vancouver Canucks on Sunday played their first game since March 24 following the team’s massive COVID-19 outbreak. And boy, was it an emotional night. Vancouver went down 2-0 to the Maple Leafs late in the second period, but tied things up midway through the third. Toronto nearly put things away in the final moments […] The post Canucks Earn Emotional Overtime Win In First Game Bac...2021
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• Timberwolves dedicate game ball to George Floyd's family after win over KingsThe move came in the team's first game since the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial....2021
Top First Game news
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Rubio spent six years with the Timberwolves and in his first game in Minnesota as a visiting player, the fans greeted him warmly. The post Minnesota Fans Welcome Back Ricky Rubio with Standing Ovation appeared first on SLAMonline....2017
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• Fans attending first Lakers game since Kobe Bryant's death will receive No. 8 and No. 24 shirts
On Friday night he Lakers will play their first game since the tragedy...2020
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• Yanks-Nats, Giants-Dodgers set for opening night
The defending World Series champion Washington Nationals will host the New York Yankees in the first game of the 2020 MLB season on July 23, followed by the San Francisco Giants traveling to play the rival Los Angeles Dodgers....2020
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• Gordon Hayward breaks left ankle against Cavs in first game with CelticsThe Boston Celtics season has taken a turn for the worse....2017
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• Adrian Peterson runs roughshod over the Buccaneers in first game as a Cardinal
Peterson ripped off 134 yards on the ground in his Arizona debut...2017
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• WATCH: Vikings' Teddy Bridgewater wipes away tears moments before first game back
The comeback is complete: Teddy Bridgewater is back...2017
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• Bill O'Brien: Texans have discussed signing Colin KaepernickTom Savage struggled in his first game starting after Deshaun Watson tore his ACL. ...2017
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• Stephen Curry return: Top takeaways from the former MVP's first game since October
Stephen Curry looked great in his first game in more than four months...2020
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• Game Notes: Patriots earn top seed in AFC Playoff field2018
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• First XFL game draws 3.3 million viewers on ABC
The XFL’s debut game drew 3.3 million viewers. ABC announced that number today and added that the viewership peaked at the end of the broadcast, which is a good sign that the game kept fans interested. Last year, the Alliance of American Football drew 2.9 million viewers for its first game. The AAF never reached [more]...2020
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• Analysis: Happy about new year2018
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• Game Notes: Patriots clinch playoff spot for the 19th time in Kraft's 24 years2017
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• Fans asked to watch Kobe tribute from home
While fans have congregated outside L.A. Live since Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, they've been asked to stay away from the area Friday night when the Lakers host their first game since the crash....2020
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• 'Excited' Curry to be on minutes restriction
Stephen Curry is excited to be back after missing most of the season with a broken hand, but he'll be on a minutes restriction in his first game....2020
First Game fantasy rankings and news
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• Fantasy hoops: Examining the Nuggets’ rotation
The Nuggets remain atop the Western Conference standings despite a bevy of injuries and constant shuffling of their lineup. This week, Denver provides a little more fantasy value to players in season-long leagues, as this squad is the only team to have five games scheduled this week. During their first game against the Rockets on Monday, coach Mike Malone started a lineup of Jamal Murray, Gary Har...2019
First Game schedule, game
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• When does the 2021 college football season start?
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• Dont’a Hightower looking forward to first game against Tom Brady
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• The Canadiens’ Luke Richardson has been preparing for his moment behind the bench his whole career
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• NBA Playoffs odds: Hawks vs. 76ers Game 2 prediction, odds, pick, and more
The Philadelphia 76ers will look to bounce back in Game 2 against the Atlanta Hawks. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series and make a Hawks-76ers prediction and pick. Atlanta stole the first game of the series against the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Hawks jumped out to a […] The post NBA Playoffs odds: Hawks vs. 76ers Game 2 prediction, odds, pic...2021
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• Post Up: Mavericks Fall While Hawks Soar
Sunday featured the final game of the first round as well as the first game of what might be an exciting matchup in the second round out East. Trae Young was able to lift his Atlanta Hawks over the Philadelphia 76ers, but Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks fell just short to the LA Clippers. […] The post Post Up: Mavericks Fall While Hawks Soar appeared first on SLAM....2021
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• NBA Playoffs odds: Grizzlies vs. Jazz Game 5 prediction, odds, pick, and more
The Utah Jazz will host the Memphis Grizzlies for the fifth game of this best-of-seven playoff series. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Grizzlies-Jazz prediction and pick. After dropping the first game at home, Utah has won three straight games to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. They will look […] The post NBA Playoffs odds: Grizzlies vs. Jazz Game 5 prediction, odds, ...2021
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• NHL playoff predictions: Who wins Game 7 between Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs?The Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs square off Monday night in the first Game 7 between the historic rivals since the 1964 playoffs. ...2021
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• 76ers, Wizards play first game at venue with legal sportsbookDuring an NBA playoff game in Washington, D.C., fans were able, for the first time, to bet at a legal sportsbook in the arena...2021
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• NBA Playoffs odds: Nuggets vs. Blazers Game 4 prediction, odds, pick, and more
The Denver Nuggets head to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers in the fourth game of this best-of-seven series. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Nuggets-Blazers prediction and pick. Portland took the crucial first game of the series and stole home-court advantage from Denver. The Nuggets bounced back with […] The post NBA Playoffs odds: Nuggets vs. Blazers Game 4 predic...2021
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• NHL playoff predictions: Who wins Game 7 between Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights?The Minnesota Wild travel to Las Vegas to take on the Golden Knights in the first Game 7 of the 2021 NHL playoffs. Who moves on to the second round? ...2021
First Game rumors, scandals
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• Devin Booker’s honest reaction on shocking LeBron James, Lakers in historic playoff debut
Let’s do away with hyperboles: Devin Booker is good. But on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers, Booker was even better. In his very first game in the NBA Playoffs, Booker made sure to tow the Phoenix Suns to a resounding victory over LeBron James and the rest of the defending champions with a performance […] The post Devin Booker’s honest reaction on shocking LeBron James, Lak...2021
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• Astros, Jose Altuve booed loudly during first game at Yankee Stadium since sign-stealing scandal
The Yankee Stadium crowd did not hold back on the Astros...2021
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• Baker: Astros' return to Bronx 'going to be wild'Dusty Baker says "it is going to be wild" Tuesday when the Astros return to Yankee Stadium for their first game since MLB's investigation of Houston's sign-stealing scandal in 2017....2021
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• How to Minimize Conflict Arising from Assumptions
CoachesThe following article is part of a content partnership with TrueSport, a positive youth sports movement powered by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). TrueSport has partnered with more than 20 sport NGBs to promote a positive culture of youth sport with expert content and programming. We all make assumptions throughout the day—it's part of human nature. But young athletes sometimes make ju...2021
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• Out of Business: Nashville doubles up the Jackets, 4-2
Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images Nashville’s two pair beat Columbus’ pair The Columbus Blue Jackets faced off against the Nashville Predators in the second part of this set. A very good day by Elvis Merzlikins and a brief flash of unexpected offense was wiped away by an injury to Elvis, a lack of sustained offense, and poor defensive play. Nashville wins the game 4-2. Here ar...2021
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• Morning Flurries: Blowouts Left, Right, and Center in Edmonton
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images The WJC’s are in full swing with several skewed score lines, plus a veteran returns home to Russia Days left until Opening Night January 13th vs. St. Louis Blues at Ball Arena: 17 days The WJC’s are underway in the bubble in Edmonton after starting on Christmas Day. Yesterday saw a slate of games from Noon MT to 7:30 MT, including the first game for B...2020
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• Building a Better Broadcast
Photo by Kyle Harris/NHLI via Getty Images The NHL should make for great television, but it historically has not. Here are some changes that could improve the production for all The National Hockey League has a viewership problem. Despite having its best talent pool in generations—with players like Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon established as stars and exciting youngst...2020
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• The best Blue Jackets from the Czech Republic
Better Czechia self before you wreck yourself As part of the Columbus Blue Jackets 20th anniversary, we’re looking back at the best players from each European hockey power. Previously, we covered the Finns. Today, we head south to the ... CZECH REPUBLIC Also known as Czechia, the Czech Republic has been an independent nation in Central Europe since the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993. A nati...2020
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• 2019-20 Player Review: Big Josh Anderson is a big question mark
Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images Will the power winger play for Columbus in 2021? The biggest question facing the Columbus Blue Jackets this offseason is what to do with forward Josh Anderson. Anderson had a career year in 2018-19, scoring 27 goals and 20 assists in a full 82 game season. He then was a dominant force in the first round sweep of the Tampa Bay Lightning. He injured...2020
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• Anthony Davis’ buzzer-beater is Lakers’ first game-winner in Western Conference Finals since Robert Horry in 2002
With 16 championships, the Los Angeles Lakers have a rich playoff history that includes several game-winners. Anthony Davis joined that list after he sank a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to help the Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets, 105-103, in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. With that shot, which Davis called the biggest of his career, […] The post Anthony Davis’ buzzer-beater is L...2020
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