Toronto Blue Jays fans might do a double take when they see that Tyler Rogers will earn $12 million in 2027. He’ll turn 36 in December, and the Blue Jays are coming off a...
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Troy Aikman’s ESPN Future Raises a Bigger Question
A little extra curiosity surrounded Monday Night Football this week, and it had nothing to do with the score. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman were back together in the broadcast booth, but Aikman’s recent...
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LeBron James at 41: Why This Might Be His Most Important Season
There was a time when LeBron James joining a new team meant wondering how quickly he could become its leading scorer. At 41, beginning his 24th NBA season, the question might be a little...
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Mike Locksley Is Out at Maryland, but the Terrapins’ Problems Run Deeper
Sometimes, a coaching change is necessary. Sometimes, it’s a sign that a school has run out of patience. And sometimes, it leaves us wondering whether changing the person in charge will fix the problems...
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Matthews at 700: A Goal, a Win, and a Place in NHL History
Auston Matthews reached game No. 700 on Tuesday night, and he marked the occasion the way you might expect. He scored, helped the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2, and added...
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Brewers-Rays World Series: Could Smart Team-Building Beat the Big Spenders?
There’s something refreshing about a World Series that doesn’t feature the usual big spenders. The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are both looking for their first championship, and they’ve reached baseball’s biggest stage...
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The Raptors Could Surprise Fans This Season. How High Can They Climb?
There’s something appealing about a team that might be better than people expect. The Toronto Raptors won 46 games last season, and now they have a chance to take another step forward. The question...
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Oilers’ Connor McDavid Is Creating a Problem NHL Defences Can’t Solve
Simply put, stopping Connor McDavid is a problem. You can spend a lot of time figuring out how to contain him, but the more attention you give him, the more opportunities you may create...
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The Buffalo Bills Are Winning, and Josh Allen Isn’t Doing It Alone
There’s something to be said for a team that keeps finding ways to win when the game gets tight. It’s one thing to beat somebody by three touchdowns. It’s another to reach the final...
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McKenna Silences the Noise, but the Maple Leafs Still Need Patience
Every young hockey player arrives in the NHL with a reputation. Some have to prove they belong. Others, especially a first-overall pick like Gavin McKenna, have to live up to expectations before they’ve had...
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The Raptors Have a Shooting Problem, but Not Just Three-Pointers
I like what the Toronto Raptors are trying to build. They have athletic players; they can make life difficult for opponents, and Scottie Barnes gives them someone to build around. There is something to...
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Hellebuyck’s Suspension Ends Friday, and a Trade Is Coming
Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension ends Friday, and the Jets seem able to live without him. Here’s where trade talks stand....
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