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• Countdown to the season opener: Day 83 Russell Maryland

We’re counting down to the season opener (Day 83) with some Cowboys history We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football. Today - number 83. Russell Maryland Born: ...2025
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• Game Thread: White Sox at Astros

Davis Martin gets the start tonight. | Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Let’s hope Houston has a problem tonight The White Sox look to take the series in tonight’s finale against the Astros. After an embarrassing 10-2 blowout on Wednesday, Chicago looks to Davis Martin (2-6 with a 3.62 ERA) to hold it steady — and have created a less-than-ideal lineup to assist him. Mike Tauchman gets the nig...2025
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• The Short Porch is thinking about Pete Crow-Armstrong and pitchouts

PCA runs to third base during Tuesday night’s game | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The Cubs centerfielder continues to put pressure on teams when he’s on the bases. If you are a fan of checking out leaderboards, have I got some leaderboards for you. Entering play today, 60 games into the season, your WAR leader in the National League is Pete Crow-Armstrong. That’s true whether you’...2025
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 60

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The Cubs continue to roll with an 8-3 win in Washington. I talked over the weekend about the Cubs and answering challenges. The Washington Nationals are still rebuilding. They aren’t Mt. Everest. Also, winning on the road is hard. The Nationals are under .500 at home, but they aren’t the Rockies. Also, even the Rockies have six wins at home (and a two-...2025
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• DBN’s exclusive interview with former Browns QB Todd Philcox on replacing Bernie, becoming boat captain, more

OG Bob Dahl #72 and C Steve Everitt #61 block for QB Todd Philcox #17 of the Browns | Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images 25 questions with a former Cleveland quarterback The Cleveland Browns own eight pro football championships, but the last one was back in 1964. Even though the franchise had some really good rosters in the late 1960s and all of the 1980s, they have come close wi...2025
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• Mike Tauchman had three hits, the rest of the White Sox five, in 4-2 loss to the Orioles

The bench-clearing stand-around was as exciting as it got for the White Sox. | Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Baltimore tried to give runs away, but failed The most exciting moment of the game from a White Sox perspective was when Orioles rookie Coby Mayo, who had just driven in his first major league run with his second major league hit, got caught in a rundown. For some bizarre, bush-leagu...2025
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• DBN’s exclusive interview with former Browns QB Todd Philcox on replacing Bernie, becoming boat captain, more
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• This Day in Braves History; Braves trade Deion Sanders to the Reds

Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Prime Time gets moved from Atlanta to Cincinnati Braves Franchise History 1916: Christy Mathewson pitches a 3-0 shutout over the Boston Braves, leading the New York Giants to their 17th consecutive victory, all on the road. In spite of their impressive winning streak, the Giants will finish second to the Brooklyn Robins in the National League pennant...2025
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• Florida pays up in transfer portal for top returning guard in men’s college basketball

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images One of the biggest names left in the transfer portal is no longer on the board. The reigning national champion Florida Gators dramatically bolstered their chances of going back-to-back by adding transfer guard Boogie Fland from Arkansas on Tuesday. The 6’2 Fland had been going through the NBA Draft process before announcing last week that he would be...2025
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• The 10 best available men’s college basketball players in the transfer portal

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images There are still more than a few quality players looking for a home for the 2025-26 college basketball season. We’re getting later and later in the process, but the pickings still aren’t exactly slim at the top of the best available men’s college basketball players in the transfer portal list. Here are the 10 best players still making their decisions a...2025
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• Barry Shuck’s exclusive interview with former Browns QB Mike Pagel: Backing up Bernie, moving with Colts and more

Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images 18 questions with a former Cleveland quarterback Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Mike Pagel came to the franchise in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts in 1986. He had already played in 51 NFL games with 47 starts. Yet when he arrived in Cleveland, he was penciled in as the #3 quarterback. RELATED: BROWNS HAD UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO S...2025
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• The hope of baseball

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Hope is a great thing A couple of weeks ago I was at the hospital in Iowa City, doing some research on my dead ears. My ears are strictly ornamental now, only good for holding up my glasses. Hopefully, the research is beneficial to future generations. I’m amazed at how closely the hospital and the university have shoehorned buildings together. From the...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Andres Galarraga returns from cancer surgery and hits a homer

Braves Franchise History 1966: The New York Mets sign University of Southern California star Tom Seaver to his first contract, including a $50,000 bonus. Seaver had been selected by the Atlanta Braves in the January draft, but Commissioner Spike Eckert voided the deal when he signed a contract after USC’s season had already begun. The Mets beat out the Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies ...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves release Denny McLain

The former 30-game winner reaches his last stop in his career. Braves Franchise History 1973: The Atlanta Braves release former 30-game winner Denny McLain, ending his career at the age of 28. In 1972, the Braves had acquired McLain from the Oakland Athletics in a straight-up swap for first baseman Orlando Cepeda. McLain won the American League Cy Young Award in 1968 and 1969. Phot...2025
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• Browns: Longtime special teamer finds a new home in free agency

Mitchell Layton-Imagn Images Charley Hughlett, who spent 10 years as Cleveland’s long snapper, signs with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cleveland Browns spent a decade with one less worry about the special teams unit with Charley Hughlett serving as the long snapper. That changed in late February with the news that the Browns were terminating Hughlett’s contract, making the longtime veteran...2025
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• Former Browns DT Michael Dean Perry inducted into Hall of Very Good: His first interview

Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images 20 questions with a charter member of the “Browns Legends” In the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, all of the defensive tackles inducted have a maximum of five Pro Bowl appreances. Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Former Cleveland Browns DT Michael Dean Perry has six. Yet, he hasn’t even sniffed a Hall of Fame bal...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ stars and swipes
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Read all about it! #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Cubs visit the nation’s capital and are victorious behind Drew Smyly’s strong outing. Cody Bellinger is aggressive on the bases early ands sets the tone. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and blo...2023
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"| Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The last complete game no-hitter in Atlanta Braves history was thrown on this date in 1994."

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"Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Atlanta has won 100 games in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2002 and 2003."

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"| Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images It’s not just a starting lineup the Cubs have to build."

• Countdown to the season opener: Day 83 Russell Maryland
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• The Short Porch is thinking about Pete Crow-Armstrong and pitchouts
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• DBN’s exclusive interview with former Browns QB Todd Philcox on replacing Bernie, becoming boat captain, more
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• This Day in Braves History; Braves trade Deion Sanders to the Reds
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• AJ Smith-Shawver looks to bounce back against Phillies and Zack Wheeler

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images AJSS didn’t pitch well in his most recent start, but he’s done a nice job overall since returning to the majors. Life, Death, Taxes, and the Atlanta Braves facing Zack Wheeler. They are the four rules of life, and it will be the case once again on Wednesday night in Philadelphia as Atlanta sees the perennial Cy Young contender for the 18th time since h...2025
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• Barry Shuck’s exclusive interview with former Browns QB Mike Pagel: Backing up Bernie, moving with Colts and more
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• Why college basketball players out of eligibility keep entering the transfer portal

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images So many players without eligibility are in the college basketball transfer portal right now. Here’s why. The transfer portal is closed in men’s college basketball, and programs around the country are still catching their breath after the madness of the last month. The days of slowly developing high school recruits over four years of college is over. Ne...2025
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• Seahawks at 50: Seattle lands 2 Hall-of-Famers with their 1990s draft picks

(Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The Seahawks weren’t very good on the field in the 1990s, but they made some of the best draft picks in team history. The Seattle Seahawks recently announced some of their plans for celebrating their 50th season this year. They’re also likely deep into their preparations for the upcoming NFL Draft. What a perfect opportunity to combine them and look a...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Andres Galarraga returns from cancer surgery and hits a homer
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 60
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• Mike Tauchman had three hits, the rest of the White Sox five, in 4-2 loss to the Orioles
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• This Day in Braves History; Braves trade Deion Sanders to the Reds
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• Florida pays up in transfer portal for top returning guard in men’s college basketball
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• Barry Shuck’s exclusive interview with former Browns QB Mike Pagel: Backing up Bernie, moving with Colts and more
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• What should the Braves expect from Craig Kimbrel in 2025?

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images 10 years across baseball and one new ballpark later, Craig Kimbrel is back with the Braves. Let’s try to figure out how this is going to work! So, Big Red’s back in town for the Atlanta Braves? Uh, am I the only one who called him Big Red? Naturally, I visited his Baseball-Reference page for the sole purpose of figuring out which wacky nickname he has ...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 14

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Rules changes, Hammerin’ Hank hammers one in his Spring debut, and other stories. Happy birthday to Steve Lake! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with pl...2025
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• Everything to know about the 2025 Patriot League men’s basketball tournament

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Colgate is the big favorite in the Patriot League men’s basketball conference tournament. The 2025 Patriot League men’s basketball tournament tips off on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. ET when No. 7 Lafayette hosts No. 10 Holy Cross. The bottom four seeds will square off in the first round, with the winners joining the remaining six teams in the quarterfinals...2025
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• The Short Porch is thinking about Pete Crow-Armstrong and pitchouts
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 60
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• DBN’s exclusive interview with former Browns QB Todd Philcox on replacing Bernie, becoming boat captain, more
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• Mike Tauchman had three hits, the rest of the White Sox five, in 4-2 loss to the Orioles
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• This Day in Braves History; Braves trade Deion Sanders to the Reds
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• Barry Shuck’s exclusive interview with former Browns QB Mike Pagel: Backing up Bernie, moving with Colts and more
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• The hope of baseball
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• This Day in Braves History: Andres Galarraga returns from cancer surgery and hits a homer
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves release Denny McLain
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• What should the Braves expect from Craig Kimbrel in 2025?
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• Braves reach 100 wins with 8-5 victory over Nationals

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Atlanta has won 100 games in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2002 and 2003. A four-run fourth inning helped propel the Atlanta Braves to their 100th win of the season with an 8-5 victory over the Washington Nationals. Spencer Strider allowed a leadoff double to CJ Abrams, but then retired the next six hitters in a row to get through the...2023
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• Zach Thomas to give first induction speech at Pro Football Hall of Fame class 2023
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Miami Dolphins legendary linebacker Zach Thomas finally lands in the Pro Football Hall of Fame next month. The wait for Zach Thomas to be voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame was longer than it ever should have been. When the Class of 2023’s induction ceremony kicks off on August 5, it will not be a long wait for Thomas to have his bust revealed. A...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Otis Nixon has six stolen bases against Expos
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1916 - Salida Tom Hughes no-hits the Pirates 2-0 at Braves Field. 1991 - Otis Nixon sets a modern day National League record with six stolen bases in a 7-6 loss by the Braves against the Expos. 2005 - 46-year old Julio Franco records his first two-steal game since 1994 in a 5-2 win over the Reds. John Smoltz also recorded hi...2023
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• Revisiting the Braves’ 30-30 seasons
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images There have been five 30 homer, 30 stolen base seasons in Braves history Due to recent rule changes by Major League Baseball, there is a chance that the stolen base is going to again have a much bigger place in the game. In recent seasons, a lot of teams have scrapped taking chances on the bases in large part due to the explosion of power and home runs....2023
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• Scott Rolen has been elected to the Hall of Fame
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images He’ll be inducted in Cooperstown this summer. Longtime major league third baseman Scott Rolen was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the BBWAA in the results of balloting announced Tuesday evening. Rolen got 76.3 percent of the vote, five votes over the 75 percent required for induction. Others who came close to induction: Todd Helton, with 72.2 per...2023
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• Today is the 30th anniversary of the last no-hitter in Braves history

Left-handed pitcher Kent Mercker started both of the Atlanta Braves last two no-hitters. | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The last complete game no-hitter in Atlanta Braves history was thrown on this date in 1994. April 8th is a monumental date in Atlanta Braves history. Not only was it the day in 1974 that Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record but it is the date of ...2024
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• Where are your former Browns now? CB/S Felix Wright
25 questions with a Dawg Pound original The story of former Cleveland Browns defensive back Felix Wright is not just of a great football player, but of a football player who persevered in sports as well as in life. Wright has several nicknames. The most prominent is “Flex.” He grew up in Carthage, Missouri, and loved the playing style of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Emmitt Thomas since the Chi...2023
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• Former Browns DT Michael Dean Perry inducted into Hall of Very Good: His first interview
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• This Day in Braves History: Andres Galarraga returns from cancer surgery and hits a homer
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• The Linc - Eric Allen is a Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 12/28/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Eric Allen is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame - PE.comWhat a perfect start to this Eagles-Cowboys weekend. Eric Allen, already enshrined as a member of the Eagles Hall of Fame, was named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. ...2024
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• Game Thread: White Sox at Astros
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 60
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• AJ Smith-Shawver looks to bounce back against Phillies and Zack Wheeler
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• Washington dishes out double dose of pain for Atlanta

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The Braves are once again on a journey to clear .500 after the Naitonals set them back with a pair of wins this week. The Atlanta Braves are back home now and they’re getting their star player back. While both of those are developments are good, they’ll be coming back home after having lost two in a row to their divisional rivals in the form of the Wa...2025
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• Florida pays up in transfer portal for top returning guard in men’s college basketball
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• Today in White Sox History: May 10

Jack McDowell pitches during the game in Baltimore that ran his record to 7-0, 33 years ago today. | Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Black Jack stays perfect 1909 The White Sox knock off Walter Johnson and the Washington Senators, 1-0, in 11 innings. Johnson suffered his second straight 1-0 loss. By the end of 1909, he’d have 10 losses by shutouts, which will be more than any other pitcher in...2025
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• Barry Shuck’s exclusive interview with former Browns QB Mike Pagel: Backing up Bernie, moving with Colts and more
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• This Day in Braves History: Andres Galarraga returns from cancer surgery and hits a homer
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• What should the Braves expect from Craig Kimbrel in 2025?
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• New York Jets Flight Connections 03/16/25

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Bringing your daily links to the NFL’s New York Jets Happy Sunday, Gang Green Nation! The Jets have made another pair of low cost signings, agreeing to terms with wide receiver Tyler Johnson and cornerback Kris Boyd. It’s clear that the Jets do not intend to conduct a flashy free agency period, which is a big contrast with the last couple of years. T...2025
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• New York Jets Flight Connections 02/22/25

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Bringing your daily links to the NFL’s New York Jets Happy Saturday, Gang Green Nation! You made it through another week. We are at an interesting point on the calendar. The NFL season is over, but we are still a couple of weeks from the start of free agency. The NFL Combine is coming up soon. This means we have a lot of speculation about what is to c...2025
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• The Sun Belt Conference is using a Royal Rumble to name a champion

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Seven games in seven days: Welcome to the Sun Belt Thunderdome Everyone loves an underdog story in March. The NCAA Tournament has become an institution in the sports world because of the upsets each year. Fans of all different teams come together to watch a scrappy underdog no one had heard of two weeks ago take a Blue Blood down to the wire. Those u...2025
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• Brian McCann and his Hall of Fame candidacy

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images He is one of the greatest catchers in Atlanta Braves history, but is he a Baseball Hall of Famer? Brian McCann is on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the first time this year and for many of us, it is hard to believe the baby-faced catcher who was part of the 2005 “Baby Braves” and who took Roger Clemens deep in that season’s playoff series against...2025
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• The Linc - Eric Allen is a Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist
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• Outside The Confines: One month down

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images At the end of baseball’s first month, things are starting to take shape. It seems impossible that a full month of baseball has passed us by. It feels like only yesterday we were celebrating Opening Day, and now we’re getting to a point where it might be time to stop saying “small sample size” as an excuse. The Dodgers aren’t a shocker as the NL West le...2024
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• March Madness’ top-50 players in 2024 men’s NCAA tournament, ranked

Let’s rank the 50 best players in the 2024 men’s NCAA tournament. March Madness feels like the culmination of a lifelong journey for so many of the athletes who have dedicated their lives to the game of basketball. Fans don’t don’t see the long hours in the gym spent honing their skills and their bodies, but when the NCAA tournament comes around, suddenly the whole country is invested in the outco...2024
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