Report: Pistons resisting Stanley Johnson trade inquiries

Stanley Johnson fell so far from the Pistons’ rotation, they sent him to the D-League for a game to try to improve his confidence. It’s been a rough year for Johnson, the No. 8 pick in last year’s draft. He’s shooting terribly, deferring too often, making bad decisions when he forces the action and, despite […]

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Japan's $22 billion obsession

Horse racing is one of only four sports the Japanese people can legally bet on, but its a phenomenon that's taking the nation -- and the sport -- by storm.

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Baertschi unfazed after healthy scratching, will be back in Vancouver’s lineup tonight

He'll be an interesting player to watch going forward, because it's no guarantee that the Canucks will choose to protect him in the expansion draft.

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Report: Agents expect minimal change for restricted free agents under new Collective Bargaining Agreement

The new Collective Bargaining Agreement reportedly includes key changes for restricted free agents: Restricted free agents will be able to sign offer sheets July 1, not the day after the moratorium (which is slated to be July 12 next summer). The incumbent team will have 48, down from 72, hours to match an offer sheet. […]

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Puljujarvi could see time in the AHL, says Chiarelli

The fourth overall pick in the 2016 draft has one goal and seven assists in 22 games for the Oilers.

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Report: Lamar Odom enters rehab

Since his near-death experience last year, there have been multiple reports of Lamar Odom struggling with substance abuse. It appears he’s trying to improve himself. Melanie Bromley & Mike Vulpo of E! News: Lamar Odom is ready to get some professional help. E! News can confirm the former Los Angeles Lakers player recently admitted himself […]

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Cardinals, Ravens, Browns to make London debuts

Three NFL teams -- the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns -- will make their London debuts with games in the UK in 2017, the league announced Tuesday.

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