Mike Mayock: Mekhi Becton ran a more impressive 40 than Henry Ruggs

Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs ran the fastest 40-yard dash at this year’s Scouting Combine, clocking in at 4.27 seconds. But the fastest isn’t necessarily the most impressive. According to Raiders General Manager Mike Mayock, the most impressive 40 time came from Louisville offensive tackle Mekhi Becton, who ran his 40 in 5.1 seconds. Becton [more]

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Some owners are rooting for CBA vote to fail

As the players vote on a new CBA — and as plenty of players urge others to vote no  — some owners are indeed hoping that the measure fails. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that “a number of NFL owners are hoping the current CBA proposal doesn’t pass next week because they believe they can [more]

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Liverpool comes from behind to move within three wins of Premier League title

After three defeats in its last four games, Liverpool returned to winning ways in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, beating Bournemouth 2-1 at Anfield.

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Franco Harris turns 70 today

More than 47 years ago, he made the most amazing play in NFL history. Seventy years ago today, he was born. Happy birthday, Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris. The man who scooped a Jack Tatum ricochet and ran it in for a touchdown as a rookie with the Steelers in 1972 turns 70 [more]

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Major tennis event scrambles to ease coronavirus fears

Ball boys and girls will wear gloves at the BNP Paribas Open international tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California, to combat the coronavirus outbreak, organizers have announced.

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NBA executives discuss shifting schedule to avoid competing with NFL in the fall

One NBA executive says the best way for his league to improve its TV ratings and attract more fans is to stop competing with America’s most popular sports league. Atlanta Hawks CEO Steve Koonin says the NBA should shift its schedule, delaying its start by two months so that less of the NBA season overlaps [more]

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Tiger Woods withdraws from Players Championship with back injury

Tiger Woods will miss the Players Championship next week at Sawgrass after withdrawing because of a back injury.

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