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How the Orioles lost 21 straight games to start the 1988 season
And why it will never happen again.Opening Day is a given. It’s the official holiday of hope, when baseball’s anything-can-happen ethos is at its strongest. Absolutely nothing has happened. Of course...
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MLB tried, but it could never beat Ichiro
“He’s above average as a runner, and he has an above-average arm in right field. Still, I would see him as a fourth outfielder on a major league team.” — Mike Hargrove, MLB managerWhen Ichiro Suzuki...
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For maybe the first time ever, the Red Sox and Yankees are on equal footing
Finally, the New York-Boston rivalry has some parity, and some teeth.The Red Sox and Yankees have one of the most storied rivalries in sports, but there’s a dirty secret attached to it that doesn’t get...
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The Raptors’ reliance on Fred VanVleet made them. Then, it broke them
Toronto’s culture change was personified by a 24-year-old undrafted free agent. That’s ultimately why it fell short.It was May 2017, and off the coast of Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, Fred...
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‘I have no fear’: The Celtics’ Terry Rozier is ready for his moment
Boston’s surprise breakout of the NBA Playoffs is ready for LeBron and the Cavaliers.Late in January, when Kyrie Irving, Marcus Smart, and Shane Larkin were all out with injuries, Celtics head coach...
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Brad Stevens is a genius — just not in the way you think he is
How the Celtics coach channeled his own weaknesses to get his team one game from the NBA Finals.It’s hours before Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals in Cleveland, and Brad Stevens is getting up...
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The Michael Jordan of dogs doesn’t need you to tell him he’s a very good boy
Ares is the most competitive dog athlete we’ve ever knownAres is 19 ¾ inches at the withers (top of the shoulder) and weighs 38 pounds. He is black and white, symmetrically so. His face looks like it’s...
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Inside the NCAA’s years-long, twisting investigation into Mississippi football
Inside the NCAA’s years-long, twisting investigation into Mississippi footballNo matter what else happens, remember the T-shirts. It’s easy for them to get lost in this whole saga. There are...
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How NBA jerseys became one of the hottest fashion items in Samoa
Rugby and boxing reign supreme among sports, and yet, Samoa’s fascination with NBA jerseys makes perfect sense.Samoa is an official Christian state, so religious holidays take on great importance here....
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Vegas made the Golden Knights. Now the Golden Knights can remake Vegas.
Las Vegas famously “wasn’t built on winners.” Can the Golden Knights’ success change all that? Every sports narrative you’ve ever been truly in love with somehow always comes back to you. And this one,...
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The Pitcher vs. The King
J.D. Scholten is a former professional pitcher making a run in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District. Can he make history with a defeat against Steve King?“Congress?! You? Reaaaally?” a bartender howls...
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Battle against the Penalty Kick Assassin
Can you stop a World Cup penalty kick? Play this game and find out!
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‘Nice’ is Stephen Curry’s killer instinct
Like Tim Duncan and Bill Russell before him, Steph sets the unselfish culture that allows his team to thrive. But he does it differently.On the eve of Game 7 against the Houston Rockets, his most...
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2018 NBA Draft News
Mocks, moves and all the buzz leading up to draft night. After all, a ton of NBA teams tanked to get here.feature-1:...
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Wanted: Modern NBA big men (traditional role players need not apply)
In an NBA where centers are expected to be more versatile, several draft prospects have the chance to define the role.The days of big men camping in the paint are over. The role and requirements of an...
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The Galactic Brain Glossary to World Cup 2018
Expand your mind with these handy terms and definitions to better understand 2018 World Cup in Russia.Soccer is a sport of boundless possibilities: No matter how long you watch this game, you will find...
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World Cup 2018 City-by-City Guide
Russia’s 11 World Cup host cities span nearly 1,800 miles, and each have their own rich tradition and nightlife. Explore our guide for how to visit, and where to watch the beautiful game.World Cups...
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The tasteful guide to finding a World Cup team
A handy food quiz that allows you to make the most delicious decision of who to support in 2018 Russia.A good match of soccer is much like a fine meal. When carefully prepared and crafted, both ought...
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Enjoy the World Cup this summer, because international soccer is about to...
It’s the end of the World Cup as we know it.The World Cup is, from a purely structural standpoint, a beautiful sporting event.Every four years, 32 teams meet in a perfect format — a small round robin,...
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How 2 gay refugee soccer players are fighting for acceptance in the Horn of...
How gay soccer players are fighting for legitimacy in the world’s third-largest refugee camp.Tucked in the northwest corner of Kenya, Kakuma is a place of oppressed people living in oppressive...
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