Team USA knocks off Greece, Giannis Antetokounmpo 69-53, advances to quarterfinals

Kemba Walker had 15 points, Donovan Mitchell added 10 for Team USA.

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Raiders can avoid Termination Pay, but it would be subject to a fight

The Raiders have plenty of weapons at their disposal when it comes to handling Antonio Brown, and the Raiders can choose to be aggressive. But the player always will have rights, and the NFL Players Association along with agent Drew Rosenhaus will be charged with the responsibility of pursuing those rights. Whether it’s voiding $29.125 [more]

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Raiders players are running out of patience with Antonio Brown

One day after his “emotional apology” to teammates, Antonio Brown is creating more problems for the Raiders and, necessarily, for his teammates. They’re preparing to face the Broncos on Monday night, and they don’t need the distraction that comes from the minute-by-minute AB drama. Per a league source, Brown’s teammates recognize that his skills and [more]

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Raiders may be able to keep Antonio Brown from playing for someone else

As the Raiders try to figure out what to do with Antonio Brown, the player seems to be walking right into the team’s nuclear option. The Raiders eventually may be able to put Brown on the reserve/left squad list, if he leaves the team and refuses return after receiving the so-called “five-day letter.” If that [more]

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Deandre Ayton, Buddy Hield making donations, raising awareness for Bahamas after Dorian

"My heart aches for those impacted by Hurricane Dorian, especially those in my home country of the Bahamas." —Buddy Hield

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Antonio Brown won’t play until his guarantees are restored

The Antonio Brown era in Oakland appears to be over before it begins. Although a source with knowledge of the situation tells PFT that the relevant communications from the Raiders are open to interpretation (i.e., a grievance will be coming), Brown believes the Raiders have stripped his remaining guarantees in the amount of $29.125 million. [more]

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Antonio Brown to Raiders: “Release me”

As of Friday afternoon, another Antonio Brown eruption was inevitable. And there have been two since then. Although the Raiders shrugged at his wiretap-violation YouTube video that landed on Friday night, the Raiders will have a hard time tiptoeing around the latest message from Antonio Brown. Brown ends a Saturday morning Instagram post with this [more]

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