College athletes in California move closer to compensation (and Tim Tebow doesn’t like it)

The passage of the Fair Pay to Play Act by the California Senate didn’t generate much national buzz this week. Tim Tebow’s misguided reaction to it did. The bill that, when signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsome, will give college athletes the right to earn money from the names, images and likenesses, sparked [more]

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Charles Barkley gets skinny version of himself statue outside 76ers practice facility

Charles Barkley looks svelte again — in statue form.

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Penguins excited for fresh start after disappointing finish

Coach Mike Sullivan believes his team can be a championship-caliber group again.

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After short summer, Hurricanes optimistic to start camp

For a team that suffered through plenty of long summers, they can get used to these quick turnarounds.

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Cowboys call up Cedrick Wilson with Tavon Austin out

A year and a half after he was drafted, wide receiver Cedrick Wilson is finally set to make his debut with the Cowboys. Wilson is being promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster today, Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News reports. The Cowboys have ruled out Tavon Austin with a concussion, and [more]

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Adding insult to injury, NFL fines Johnathan Abram

Raiders safety Johnathan Abram suffered a season-ending shoulder injury on Monday night, and now the NFL has added to his pain. The league has confirmed that Abram was fined $28,075 for lowering his head to initiate contact on the very play on which he hurt his shoulder. Abram was not flagged on the play. When [more]

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USA finishes seventh at World Cup after 87-74 win against Poland

Donovan Mitchell led the way with 16 points and handed out 10 assists.

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