The year 2023 was filled with great sports moments on the field, but trouble rose in several sports. From Ja Morant’s gun suspension to the Women’s World Cup kiss controversy, read below for some of the most-talked-about sports controversies from 2023. — Super Bowl flag James Bradberry of the Philadelphia …
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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic added a new chapter to his incredible career. The two-time MVP and reigning NBA champion sunk the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, banking in a game-winning three from near half-court to send the four-time champs to their fourth loss in five games. Denver Nuggets …
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An NBA game in Paris got chippy Thursday afternoon between the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers. Tensions rose to a point Cleveland big man Tristan Thompson was ejected after delivering a bump that knocked Nic Claxton to the floor. After slamming down a dunk, the Nets center chirped at Thompson …
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Casey Thompson, who has played college football for three schools in his career, committed to the Oklahoma Sooners on Thursday. Thompson, the son of former Oklahoma quarterback Charles Thompson, made the announcement on X. Florida Atlantic quarterback Casey Thompson, #11, rushes for a first down in the first quarter against …
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BROOKLYN, Mich. – The executive vice president of Stewart-Haas Racing says Tony Stewart is grieving — and it will be up to the star driver to decide when he’s ready to get back in the car. Jeff Burton will drive the No. 14 car in Stewart’s place in Sunday’s NASCAR …
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NEW ORLEANS – Tim Duncan stood under New Orleans’ basket for several seconds, a bemused expression on his face, seemingly pondering how he could have fouled out with half a quarter still left in a surprisingly tight contest between the Western Conference-leading Spurs the reeling New Orleans Pelicans. As Duncan …
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After going through a full week of practice, Titans quarterback Jake Locker is on track to return to the starting lineup for Tennessee against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Locker was listed Friday as probable on the final injury report. He sat out last week’s 41-17 loss …
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LEXINGTON, Ky. – Freshman forward Julius Randle scored 21 points to lead five Kentucky players in double figures, and the No. 1 Wildcats pulled away for a 95-72 exhibition victory over Montevallo on Monday night. The Wildcats’ final tuneup before Friday’s opener against North Carolina-Asheville saw them trail 9-2 to …
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LAKELAND, Fla. – Max Scherzer allowed a second-inning homer by Yankees newcomer Brian McCann, but the Detroit right-hander was otherwise sharp in his first start of the spring Friday, yielding only that one hit in the Tigers’ 7-4 loss to the New York Yankees. Scherzer, the American League’s Cy Young …
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RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes are eager to get a feel for their new management. With training camp coming up later this month, the Hurricanes are ready to find out how their new bosses — general manager Ron Francis and coach Bill Peters — are going to run things. …
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