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• Getting Bred: Thomas gifts Saints Air Jordan 11s

  19-12-2019 23:59 via espn.com
  
  Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas surprised his teammates Wednesday with a pair of the coveted Air Jordan 11 Retro Bred sneakers that were released last week.
  
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• Today's Top Picks: Two best bets from Jazz-Hawks plus an NBA underdog to jump all over on Thursday

  19-12-2019 23:55 via cbssports.com
  
  Also, watch SportsLine on CBS Sports HQ at 6 p.m. ET on weekdays for all the day's best bets
  
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• Mark Cuban says he is learning Slovenian for Luka Doncic and that the language is 'hard as hell'

  19-12-2019 23:53 via cbssports.com
  
  Cuban is looking to improve his Slovenian for his team's star player
  
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• NBA Star Index: Don't let Russell Westbrook's hot streak fool you, and don't sleep on Domantas Sabonis

  19-12-2019 23:49 via cbssports.com
  
  Also, LeBron James watching his son hit the game winner against his old high school is straight out of Hollywood
  
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• Why the NFLPA's ruling against Tom Coughlin sealed his fate with the Jaguars

  19-12-2019 23:48 via cbssports.com
  
  On Wednesday, the Jaguars decided to cut ties with their executive vice president of football operations
  
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• MLB rumors: Rangers interested in Nolan Arenado; Reds after Indians star Francisco Lindor

  19-12-2019 23:47 via cbssports.com
  
  Let's take a look at the latest news and rumors on this hot stove Thursday
  
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• Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett headline loaded list of Hall of Fame nominees

  19-12-2019 23:24 via cbssports.com
  
  This might be the deepest Hall of Fame class ever
  
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• Panthers' Grier admits to pressure for 1st start

  19-12-2019 23:20 via espn.com
  
  Panthers QB Will Grier admits there's a "little bit" of pressure in making his first start for his hometown NFL team that he grew up cheering for. "Whatever we can do to win the game is good enough for me," he said.
  
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• Royals' acquisition of Maikel Franco gives Kansas City a potential trade chip elsewhere on the roster

  19-12-2019 23:15 via cbssports.com
  
  Kelvin Gutierrez is a smart target for teams who believe in their coaching ability
  
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• Michigan State senior Josh Langford will miss the entire season after undergoing foot surgery

  19-12-2019 23:14 via cbssports.com
  
  For the Spartans, there's no telling how much a difference Langford would have been on this team, but this is big
  
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• Jets' Bell expects Steelers fans' boos at home

  19-12-2019 23:12 via espn.com
  
  Le'Veon Bell expects a 50-50 mix of Jets and Steelers fans at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, saying Thursday that "half will be happy to see me and still love me. The other half will hate me, despise me," but "I'm going to show love, regardless."
  
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• Carson Wentz refers to Eagles-Cowboys in Week 16 as biggest game of his career

  19-12-2019 23:08 via cbssports.com
  
  Wentz is finally getting an opportunity to play in a 'must win' game
  
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• Kelenna Azubuike says Carmelo Anthony paid him $3,000 to take his No. 7 jersey with the Knicks

  19-12-2019 22:40 via cbssports.com
  
  Azubuike says he wishes he asked for more
  
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• Duke vs. Wofford odds, spread: 2019 college basketball picks, Dec. 19 predictions from proven simulation

  19-12-2019 22:31 via cbssports.com
  
  The SportsLine Projection Model has a pick for the clash between Wofford and Duke. Here are the results:
  
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• Dak on hurt shoulder: 'I'll be good to go Sunday'

  19-12-2019 22:27 via espn.com
  
  Dak Prescott says he'll "be good to go Sunday" for the Cowboys against the Eagles despite a sprained right shoulder that is limiting him in practice.
  
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• UFC 246 fight card -- Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone: Rumors, date, PPV price, odds, location

  19-12-2019 22:26 via cbssports.com
  
  The biggest star in MMA returns to the cage on Jan. 18
  
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• Russia intends to file appeal against four-year Olympic ban that was handed down over doping accusations

  19-12-2019 22:12 via cbssports.com
  
  President Vladimir Putin calls the ban 'unfair'
  
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• James Wiseman, the possible No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, has left Memphis and will sign with an agent

  19-12-2019 22:08 via cbssports.com
  
  Wiseman was the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2019 class and a projected top-three pick
  
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• MLB announces theme nights for 2020 season, including Star Wars Night for all 30 teams

  19-12-2019 21:57 via cbssports.com
  
  Sesame Street and WWE are also
  
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• Doug Marrone explains he's not concerned about job security as Jaguars' head coach

  19-12-2019 21:51 via cbssports.com
  
  The Jaguars fired Tom Coughlin as executive vice president of football operations, leaving Marrone's future uncertain
  
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• 2020 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Dynasty league top-150 rankings

  19-12-2019 21:44 via cbssports.com
  
  Dynasty leagues are growing in popularity, but weighing present needs against future hopes can certainly present a challenge. Scott White attempts to simplify it via his top 150.
  
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• Angels reportedly add Julio Teheran, but there's still space open at the top of their rotation

  19-12-2019 21:36 via cbssports.com
  
  The Halos will have their eyes on the postseason in 2020
  
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• 'Lucky' Kyle Korver talks about playing with both LeBron and Giannis, and what links the two MVPs

  19-12-2019 21:34 via cbssports.com
  
  Korver sat down with CBS Sports to discuss his current and former superstar teammates
  
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• Matthew Berry's Love/Hate for Week 16: Ultimate fantasy football rules

  19-12-2019 21:30 via espn.com
  
  It's championship week, so Matthew has the usual lineup advice for the big matchup, as well as suggestions for many changes you can make to improve your league in 2020.
  
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• Lakers vs. Bucks odds, spread: 2019 NBA picks, Dec. 19 predictions from advanced model on 16-7 roll

  19-12-2019 21:22 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's advanced computer model simulated Thursday's Lakers vs. Bucks game 10,000 times.
  
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• Brett Favre calls Drew Brees and Sean Payton most prolific duo in NFL history

  19-12-2019 21:18 via cbssports.com
  
  Brett Favre hold Brees and Payton in high regard
  
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• MLB rumors: Reds after Indians star Francisco Lindor; Gio Gonzalez agrees to deal with White Sox

  19-12-2019 21:11 via cbssports.com
  
  Let's take a look at the latest news and rumors on this hot stove Thursday
  
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• Panthers vs. Colts odds, line: 2019 NFL picks, Week 16 predictions from proven computer model

  19-12-2019 21:09 via cbssports.com
  
  The SportsLine projection model has a pick for the clash between Panthers and Colts. Here are the results:
  
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• National Signing Day 2019: Four-star CB Clark Phillips surprisingly flips from Ohio State to Utah

  19-12-2019 21:09 via cbssports.com
  
  These things usually go the other direction
  
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• 2019 Frisco Bowl odds, spread: Utah State vs. Kent State picks, top predictions from simulation on 8-2 roll

  19-12-2019 20:59 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's advanced computer model simulated Friday's Frisco Bowl 10,000 times.
  
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• 12/19 Fantasy Football Today Podcast: Week 16 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Picks

  19-12-2019 20:56 via cbssports.com
  
  The Fantasy Football Today crew sifts through Week 16 matchups, highlighting the best starts and sits of the week.
  
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• College basketball power rankings: Surging Gonzaga grabs No. 1 spot away from Ohio State

  19-12-2019 20:25 via cbssports.com
  
  There are only four unbeaten teams left and all four of them are ranked by Matt Norlander in his latest power rankings
  
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• MLBPA files grievance against Yankees for $26 million owed to Jacoby Ellsbury

  19-12-2019 20:24 via cbssports.com
  
  The Yankees released Ellsbury last month
  
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• Al Pacino compares Ravens' Lamar Jackson to 'Any Given Sunday' character Willie Beamen

  19-12-2019 20:24 via cbssports.com
  
  Pacino likes what he sees from the Ravens QB
  
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• Falcons vs. Jaguars odds, line: 2019 NFL picks, Week 16 predictions from proven computer model

  19-12-2019 20:12 via cbssports.com
  
  The SportsLine projection model has a pick for the clash between Jaguars and Falcons. Here are the results:
  
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• Texas coach Tom Herman apologizes for flipping off live TV camera on National Signing Day

  19-12-2019 19:58 via cbssports.com
  
  The Longhorn Network had a camera in the room when Herman flipped the double bird
  
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• Cowher, Jimmy Johnson among HOF finalists

  19-12-2019 19:54 via espn.com
  
  Five Super Bowl-winning coaches and such NFL champion players as Roger Craig, Drew Pearson and Donnie Shell are among the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's special centennial class.
  
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• Bill Cowher, Art Modell, Roger Craig headline 38 Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial finalists for 2020

  19-12-2019 19:48 via cbssports.com
  
  The Pro Football Hall of Fame is one step closer to announcing the Class of 2020
  
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• Thunder's Steven Adams has hilarious reaction to Chris Paul buying custom suits for teammates

  19-12-2019 19:38 via cbssports.com
  
  Adams prefers the more casual look
  
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• 2019 College Football Conference Power Rankings: SEC on top yet again while the ACC sputters

  19-12-2019 19:32 via cbssports.com
  
  It was a banner year for the SEC while the American gained traction in the national conversation
  
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• NFL players share the holiday spirit

  19-12-2019 19:26 via espn.com
  
  There is one shopping day left until Christmas, but many NFL players have beaten Santa Claus on the deliveries.
  
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• Ravens vs. Browns odds, spread: 2019 NFL picks, Week 16 predictions from proven computer simulation

  19-12-2019 19:13 via cbssports.com
  
  The SportsLine Projection Model has a pick for the clash between Ravens and Browns. Here are the results:
  
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• Panthers have nothing to lose by giving Will Grier a shot at QB

  19-12-2019 19:06 via espn.com
  
  Carolina has enough tape on Kyle Allen -- it's time to get tape on Grier to see if he resembles the quarterback the staff saw on draft day.
  
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• Eastern Conference is finally evening playing field with the West, bringing NBA the parity it's been missing

  19-12-2019 19:06 via cbssports.com
  
  The West has long been viewed as the deeper conference, but things appear to be changing ... for now
  
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• Lakers vs. Bucks: What to know about NBA Finals preview between LeBron, Giannis and the league's top two teams

  19-12-2019 19:00 via cbssports.com
  
  Both the Lakers and Bucks take their NBA-best 24-4 marks into Thursday night's showdown in Milwaukee
  
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• MLB expected to make over $1 billion in Nike uniform deal -- and jersey sponsors seem inevitable

  19-12-2019 18:58 via cbssports.com
  
  Sponsorship patches may soon join the Nike swoosh on MLB uniforms
  
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• College Basketball Rankings: Kentucky falls out of Top 25 And 1 after its upset loss to Utah

  19-12-2019 18:58 via cbssports.com
  
  UK is 8-2 with two losses to schools ranked 100th-or-worse at KenPom and is no longer in our daily rankings
  
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• The Six Pack: Washington-Boise State, BYU-Hawaii among best college football picks to start bowl season

  19-12-2019 18:56 via cbssports.com
  
  It's the most wonderful time of the year
  
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• Steelers vs. Jets odds, spread: 2019 NFL picks, Week 16 predictions from proven computer simulation

  19-12-2019 18:50 via cbssports.com
  
  The SportsLine projection model has a pick for the clash between Steelers and Jets. Here are the results:
  
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• Spurs vs. Nets odds, spread: 2019 NBA picks, Dec. 19 predictions from advanced computer model

  19-12-2019 18:47 via cbssports.com
  
  The SportsLine projection model has a pick for the clash between Nets and Spurs. Here are the results:
  
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