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  • Big names tumble in Daniel Jeremiah’s latest 2021 NFL mock draft

    See which top prospects fall in the latest 2021 NFL mock draft from NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah

  • Nets' Kevin Durant calls out Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal in recent Instagram comments

    An Instagram post by BasketballNews.com's Etan Thomas sparked the debate about Barkley's recent comment that NBA players "deserve some preferential treatment" when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine because of how much they pay in taxes. Durant didn't hold back after seeing that, responding to the post in the comments.

  • Jalen Hurts trade fits: 5 potential landing spots for the Eagles most valuable asset

    If the Eagles decide to build around Carson Wentz, here are five potential landing spots for backup quarterback, Jalen Hurts.

  • Cubs’ Fergie Jenkins explains why Hank Aaron was so hard to strike out

    Their careers overlapped for a little over a decade, during which Hank Aaron logged 77 plate appearances against Fergie Jenkins.

  • NFL championship Sunday: Schedule, predictions, odds and picks

    Sam Farmer, The Times NFL writer is 9-1 in NFL playoffs. Here's his picks for Sunday's conference championship games.

  • Joel Embiid, Marcus Smart exchange words after Smart attempts a ridiculous flop

    Joel Embiid and Marcus Smart got into a war of words about flopping, and on Friday the Celtics guard tried an unwise move. By Adam Hermann

  • Report: Dwayne Haskins had another offer before signing with Steelers

    Dwayne Haskins reportedly had at least two teams interested in signing him before agreeing to a contract with Pittsburgh.

  • Report: Patriots bringing Matt Patricia back to coaching staff

    Matt Patricia is reported to be making a return engagement with the New England Patriots

  • LeGarrette Blount addresses ‘the question’ that comes with Josh McDaniels’ coaching candidacy

    Why Blount thinks McDaniels isn't getting head coaching jobs.

  • McGregor vs Poirier purse: How much will stars earn for UFC 257 fight?

    Pair will main event in Abu Dhabi in a rematch six years in the making

  • Draymond Green got ejected after yelling at teammate James Wiseman

    In an odd sequence, Draymond Green was issued a second technical foul after yelling at James Wiseman, and was subsequently ejected.

  • Gordon Hayward's free agency decision came down to these five teams

    In a conversation with The Athletic, ex-Celtic Gordon Hayward revealed the five teams he considered during free agency this past offseason.

  • Steph Curry had a wild, hilarious reaction after a reporter called him by his first name

    Wardell clearly isn't a name Steph Curry is called by very often.

  • Kiké Hernández leaving the Dodgers after reaching two-year deal with Red Sox

    Kiké Hernández, a fan favorite who helped the Dodgers win the 2020 World Series, has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Boston Red Sox.

  • Bills-Chiefs Preview

    Ten years after firing Sean McDermott as his defensive coordinator, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid will stare across the field inside Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday and see his protege trying to spoil his hopes of a Super Bowl repeat. Funny thing: Even after firing him, Reid suspected deep down that McDermott was destined for big things. McDermott has the long-suffering Buffalo Bills playing in their first AFC championship game since beating Kansas City on Jan. 23, 1994, when they advanced to their fourth straight Super Bowl.

  • Bruins' Trent Frederic taunting Devils star P.K. Subban is absolute gold

    Trent Frederic hurled a well-researched insult at P.K. Subban during the Bruins' season opener against the Devils.

  • Dolphins’ offensive coordinator search takes surprising turn

    Dolphins' offensive coordinator search takes surprising turn

  • NFL conference championship picks: Brady v Rodgers, and a Chiefs shock

    Two decorated veterans face off at Lambeau Field, while the best of the next generation play in Kansas City. Who makes the Super Bowl? Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers met earlier this season and the Buccaneers emerged as victors. Photograph: Mark LoMoglio/AP Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay PackersSunday, 3.05pm ET/8.05pm GMT What the Buccaneers need to do to win: Surprisingly for two quarterbacks who have ruled the NFL for much of the century, there isn’t a lot of history to go on between Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers – this will be only their fourth meeting as starters. Brady won their previous game, a 38-10 beatdown in Week 6 of this season, when the defense harried Rodgers all day, sacking him five times. Rodgers, who has been mostly flawless since, is unlikely to be bullied again though. So Tampa Bay may have to beat the Packers in a shootout, hoping their formidable offensive weapons all click at once. That will put pressure on backup Bucs guard Aaron Stinnie, who made his first ever NFL start against the Saints last week (and did pretty well). What the Packers needs to do to win: Like the Buccaneers, the Packers have a weakened offensive line. It held up well enough against the best defense in the league, the Rams, last week but Los Angeles’ biggest threat, Aaron Donald, was hampered by a rib injury. Rodgers has been so good this year that it’s hard to see him being outscored by the Buccaneers if he gets enough protection. Some have argued that the frigid Lambeau Field will hand the Packers a big advantage over a warm-weather team like Tampa Bay. But Tom Brady played plenty of games in the New England winter and that seemed to work out fine for him. Key player: Rob Gronkowski, tight end, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gronk’s best days are behind him and he is no longer the unstoppable force he was a few years ago. So his importance in this game lies not so much in his abilities but who he matches up against. If the Packers have one obvious weakness, it’s their linebackers. Look for Brady to go back to a familiar safety blanket and find Gronk in the middle of the field as this game goes on. Prediction: Packers. The Buccaneers struggled to shake off 7-9 Washington in the wildcard round and were helped by a series of Drew Brees turnovers against the Saints last week. Brady and his new teammates gel much more than they did at the start of the season, but are still not the threat they should be, given their talent. I don’t think they’re at the level where they can beat Rodgers and Davante Adams this time around. Buffalo Bills at Kansas City ChiefsSunday, 6.40pm ET/11.40pm GMT Patrick Mahomes is the reigning Super Bowl MVP. Photograph: Jason Behnken/AP What the Bills need to do to win: The Chiefs can do so much damage, so quickly, through the air with the likes of Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill that encouraging them to go to the run game, perhaps by not packing the box, is one option. Josh Allen has evolved beyond recognition in a short space of time, partly because of the array of weapons he has, from the almost impossible to cover Stefon Diggs to Cole Beasley to tight end Dawson Knox. The Bills will need to keep that chemistry going on Sunday. What the Chiefs need to do to win: As mentioned above, Allen’s progress this season has been extraordinary and he is no longer the turnover machine he was. But he still makes mistakes and the Chiefs’ standout defensive talents, whether it is Tyrann Matthieu or Chris Jones, are capable of forcing him into making errors. If the Bills do manage to make the Chiefs turn to the run game, the fitness of Clyde Edwards-Helaire, returning from injury, could be telling. Key player: Patrick Mahomes, quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs. Mahomes is the best player in the NFL, so he is the most important player in any game he plays. But his impact on Sunday feels particularly telling. Mahomes was forced out of last week’s win over the Browns due to concussion – and he has been limited in practice – but he will almost certainly start. The question is what version of Mahomes plays. The concussion doesn’t appear to have been too damaging (at least in the short-term) but more worrying for the Chiefs is the fact that Mahomes is also suffering from turf toe. Mahomes is no Lamar Jackson, he won’t scorch you for 50 yards, but his mobility and ability to beat the rush is an important part of his game. Prediction: Bills. A fully fit Mahomes beats Allen 90% of the time. But a limited Mahomes, who has been very good rather than great in his recent games, is a different proposition. The lingering effects of the concussion and his reduced mobility will hand this one to the Bills … just.

  • Phil Mickelson’s budding relationship with teen sensation Akshay Bhatia is proving to be mutually beneficial

    Mickelson is nearly three times the age of Akshay Bhatia and schooled him in the art of the pre-tournament practice round money game.

  • James Anderson's best bowling figures in Asia during mammoth Sri Lanka first innings

    James Anderson completed career-best figures in Asian conditions as he continued to set the standard for England, but Sri Lanka posted a strong first-innings score of 381 in Galle. Anderson, England's record wicket-taker, is still raising the bar at the age of 38 and finished with an outstanding return of six for 40 at a venue that is far from a swing bowler's ideal hunting ground. But Anderson has long since become a master of tailoring his skills to the task at hand and dismissed both of Sri Lanka's key men, overnight centurion Angelo Mathews and Niroshan Dickwella eight short of a maiden hundred, as well as tail-ender Suranga Lakmal. Their efforts, combined with a priceless 67 from number eight Dilruwan Perera, meant the tourists were still up against it after 140 overs in the field on a pitch that has surely seen its best batting days. With three for Mark Wood and one for Sam Curran, all 10 wickets fell to seam, leaving spinners Jack Leach and Dom Bess nursing a combined return of nought for 195 in 64 overs. Sri Lanka resumed on 229 for four but saw their platform eroded almost immediately as Anderson and Mathews, the two key figures from Friday's play, faced off again. With the second new ball still hard Anderson had to the tools to conjure some seam movement off the pitch and leapt up for caught behind as his sixth delivery of the morning flicked something on the way through. There was no doubt pad was involved but, when the umpire rejected the appeal, an uncertain Joe Root was persuaded to take a second look with DRS. A tiny spike showed up on UltraEdge leaving Mathews (110) looking aggrieved but England overjoyed. Debutant Ramesh Mendis was unable to wipe away their smiles, gone for a seven-ball duck as he flicked Wood off his pads and Jos Buttler flung himself to intercept the ball as it headed towards fine leg. At that point a sub-300 total still looked possible, but Dickwella would not allow it. He drove well against the pacemen and looked far too assured to let either Bess or Leach cut him short, sweeping and cutting nicely. With Dilruwan offering bright support sticking firm at number eight, Dickwella stamped down English momentum to take the score to 313 for six at lunch. The wicketkeeper passed fifty for the 16th time before the break and moved past his career best of 83 afterwards, and seemed dead set on a maiden hundred. But England hatched a fresh plan and, to no great surprise, it hinged on Anderson's application. Angling the ball across the left-hander with a ring of catchers on the off-side, he drew Dickwella into rash drive that was well tracked by Leach at mid-off. He had fallen eight short and Anderson had his five-for. Suranga Lakmal offered himself up as a willing sixth, flashing his second ball to Zak Crawley at gully. Once again, though, Sri Lanka collected themselves and went again. Dilruwan managed things exceptionally, putting on 49 for the last two wickets before he was last man out, hooking Curran to fine leg.