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The tight end evolution: Bigger role, greater impact, lingering problem

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 10:42pm
Tight ends like Travis Kelce are among the most productive pass catchers in the league, but there's one area in which they still lag behind.
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Simulating the entire 2024 NFL season: The biggest storylines from one possible outcome

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 10:42pm
We played out just one of our Football Power Index's 20,000 sims, from Week 1 through Super Bowl LIX.
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Deion's new tack before Husker game: Laud Rhule

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 9:20pm
Colorado coach Deion Sanders threw cold water on the idea that the Buffaloes' game this week against Nebraska would again be "personal," instead he praised Nebraska coach Matt Rhule ahead of the rivalry game.
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Sexual assault suit vs. ex-Jag McManus dismissed

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 9:20pm
A lawsuit against former Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus alleging sexual assault on the team's overseas trip to London in 2023 has been dismissed, according to court documents obtained by ESPN.
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'Oh my goodness': White Sox collide on error against Orioles, leading to three runs

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 8:51pm
The White Sox error occurred in the fourth inning when multiple players collided while attempting to catch a ball in the outfield.
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Fritz achieves career 1st at US Open: 'Felt different'

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 7:21pm
After years of climbing the rankings to become the top American man in tennis, Taylor Fritz finally came through at home, beating Alexander Zverev 7-6 (2), 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (3) on Tuesday at the US Open to reach a major semifinal for the first time.
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49ers' Williams ends holdout, gets $82.66M deal

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 6:38pm
The 49ers are finalizing a new deal with Trent Williams, according to his agency, ending the star left tackle's prolonged holdout.
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Estimated $35 billion expected to be bet on NFL

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 5:30pm
The American Gaming Association says an estimated $35 billion is expected to be wagered on the NFL, a 30% increase from the amount bet on the NFL last year.
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Waiver wire: Look to Tiffany Hayes

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 4:06pm
Jim McCormick identifies players on the waiver wire who can help your fantasy women's basketball squad this week.
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Federer questions process in 'tricky' Sinner case

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 3:55pm
Roger Federer thinks Jannik Sinner's doping case raises questions about whether the men's world No. 1 should have been allowed to continue competing until he was absolved of intentionally using an anabolic steroid he tested positive for twice in March.
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Crash survivor, UGA settle; Carter suit continues

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 3:55pm
Victoria Bowles, who survived the fatal car wreck that killed a University of Georgia football player and recruiting staffer on Jan. 15, 2023, has settled her claims against the school's athletics department.
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Bradley among Furyk's picks for Presidents Cup

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 3:55pm
Keegan Bradley, Sam Burns, Russell Henley, Brian Harman, Max Homa and Tony Finau were selected as Jim Furyk's captain's picks for the Presidents Cup.
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Daboll takes over playcalling for Giants' offense

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 3:55pm
After having coordinator Mike Kafka call the plays on offense the past two seasons, Giants head coach Brian Daboll will take over playcalling duties this season.
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Sports mourns Gaudreaus via tributes, donations

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 3:00pm
More tributes are pouring in from around the hockey community after the deaths of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew, who were killed last week.
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Navarro continues US Open run into 1st Slam semi

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 3:00pm
Emma Navarro rode a stunning turnaround right into her first Grand Slam semifinal, beating Paula Badosa 6-2, 7-5 at the US Open on Tuesday to follow up her upset of defending champion Coco Gauff.
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Reddick's holdout continues as Jets prep for MNF

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 3:00pm
Defensive end Haason Reddick remains a holdout as the Jets begin their preparations for a Week 1 game against the 49ers on "Monday Night Football," coach Robert Saleh said Tuesday.
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Oilers' Draisaitl lands historic $112M extension

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 3:00pm
Leon Draisaitl has signed a $112M extension with the Oilers to give him the highest cap hit in NHL history at $14 million per season.
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Inoue retains undisputed title with TKO in Tokyo

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 2:06pm
Naoya Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs) used a barrage of body punches to retain his undisputed junior featherweight title with a seventh-round TKO victory over TJ Doheny.
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Norvell admits he 'failed' after FSU loses again

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 2:06pm
Saddled with an 0-2 start, with both defeats in the ACC, Florida State coach Mike Norvell admitted Monday he "failed in preparing the team to go out and respond" in the Seminoles' 28-13 loss to the Boston College Eagles at Doak Campbell Stadium.
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BC stuns No. 10 Florida St.: 'Heck of a statement'

ESPN - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 2:06pm
Boston College sent Florida State, viewed as a contender for a spot in the College Football Playoff, to its second straight loss to open the season Monday night.
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