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Bellator Performance Based Fighter Rankings: Heavyweights: May 19/21

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There is constant debate about fighter rankings, which are normally based on voting from a panel of journalists.  Such is…

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Hockey After Dark Night #4: “From goat to GOAT” Edition

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Welcome to Hockey After Dark, a nightly recap of the NHL playoffs made possible by insomnia, playoff anxiety, and my…

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R1G2 RECAP: Out of the woods; Pens strike twice in first, hang on to even series

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If there’s one thing I know, it’s that there will be totally logical and rational reactions to this game, regardless…

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NBA: Washington Wizards at Boston Celtics

Rapid Recap: Tatum’s 50 points torch Wizards in play-in, Celtics secure 7th seed

Rapid Recap is designed for the busiest of Celtics fans. Whether you can’t stay awake to read 10 paragraphs or…

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NFL: NFC Divisional Round-Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers

Bad News About Aaron Rodgers Overshadows Packers Top Draft Pick

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Before the 2021 NFL Draft even started, the Green Bay Packers were dealing with bad news. Media reports leaked that…

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NBA: Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves

Andrew Wiggins unfazed by Stephen A. Smith’s hot takes, criticism

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ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith is still spewing hot takes, on a daily basis, but one of the NBA’s players…

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NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Denver Broncos

Jeff Driskel release sparks Aaron Rodgers to Broncos rumors

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The Broncos are freeing up some room on their depth chart at the most important position, and the NFL world…

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Oilers Mike Smith Not Feeling The Pressure To Outduel Connor Hellebuyck

The matchup within the matchup exists in almost every sport. In football, the quarterback battle within a game has a…

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MMA: UFC 241-Pettis vs Diaz

MMA Fight Announcement Tracker: May 18/21

As Ferris Bueller said: “Life in the MMA world moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once…

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NHL: Vegas at Minnesota Wild

Playoff Preview Game #2: Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights 5/18/21 @ 9:00PM CST at T-Mobile Arena

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Series at 1-0 Minnesota Wild #3 Minnesota Wild 1.00 Goals For Per Game (10th in the NHL) 0.00 Goals Against…

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Playoff Gameday 2: Penguins vs. Islanders

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Penguins vs. Islanders Islanders Lead Series, 1-0 PPG Paints Arena | Pittsburgh, PA Tuesday, May 18 | 7:30PM Eastern NBCSN…

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Oilers Preparing For ‘Different Animal’ That Is Playoff Hockey

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The Edmonton Oilers got a taste of playoff hockey last August when they played a Qualification Round series against the…

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NBA: Boston Celtics at Minnesota Timberwolves

Your Afternoon Dump… Where play-off means play-in

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Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing…

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How to choose your Paddle board? Useful tips to remember

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This guide is designed to give you some basic guidelines when choosing your paddle board based on your individual needs….

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Oilers beat Jets again

“It Means Nothing”: Oilers Know Jets Will Present Challenge

The Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets met nine times during the course of the 2020-21 regular season. Advantage? Decidedly Edmonton….

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Hockey After Dark Night #3: “McBane” Edition

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Welcome to Hockey After Dark, a nightly recap of the NHL playoffs made possible by insomnia, playoff anxiety, and my…

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Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

2021 Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions – Round 1

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Tonight, the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs open up with a single game, as the Boston Bruins pay a visit to…

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UFC Performance Based Fighter Rankings: Women's Flyweights: Jan 24/22

UFC Performance Based Fighter Rankings: Women’s Flyweights: May 17/21

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There is constant debate about fighter rankings, which are normally based on voting from a panel of journalists.  Such is…

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Oilers knock off Sharks 2006

15 Years Later: A Look Back At The 2006 Stanley Cup Playoffs: May 17th, 2006

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The Edmonton Oilers were peaking. After falling behind 2-0 in their Western Conference Semifinal series, the Oilers rattled off three…

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Hockey After Dark Night #2: “Canned Goods and Shotguns” Edition

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  Welcome to Hockey After Dark, a nightly recap of the NHL playoffs made possible by insomnia, playoff anxiety, and…

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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers

Your Daily Cartoon: NHL Playoffs sparks interesting debates

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It was a a big weekend, as states around the country are re-opening, and people are beginning to move toward…

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NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Philadelphia 76ers

Sixers clinch top seed in East for the first time in two decades

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The Philadelphia 76ers clinched the first overall seed in the Eastern Conference and home-court advantage throughout the NBA playoffs for…

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UFC 271 Pick 'Em Results

UFC 262 Pick ‘Em Results

Congratulations to Callum Cooper for winning our UFC 262 Pick ‘Em Contest!  Next Pick ‘Em action will be for UFC…

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UFC 262 Fighter Salaries, Incentive Pay, Attendance & Gate

UFC 262: Oliviera vs Chandler Results

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UFC 262: Oliviera vs Chandler May 15, 2021 Toyota Center Houston, Texas   UFC 262: Oliveira vs Chandler Results  …

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R1G1 RECAP: Nutshell. Isles Drop Pens 4-3 in OT feat. Alice in Chains

It’s been 19 days since my last blog.  Big mountain-standard time zone swing through Yellowstone, Bozeman, and shit. Huge thanks…

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NBA: Boston Celtics at New York Knicks

Rapid Recap: Despite impressive rally, Celtics reserves fall to Knicks to end regular season

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The Celtics went against the Knicks deliberately shorthanded (lacking Tatum, Brown, Smart, Walker, Rob Williams, Fournier and Thompson) and lost…

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Oilers beat Jets 4 17 21

Oilers Put Season Finale Behind Them, Ready For Playoffs

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The Edmonton Oilers struck first on Saturday afternoon, taking a 1-0 lead on the Vancouver Canucks thanks to an Adam…

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UFC 213: Nunes vs Shevchenko

Tony Ferguson Career Earnings

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  Tony Ferguson Career Earnings   * denotes an estimated purse, UFC fights only Click on event name for full…

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Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza Career Earnings

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Jan 27, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Ronaldo Souza (red gloves) knocks Derek Brunson (blue gloves) out with a kick during…

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