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Carlos Prates Understands Why Conor McGregor Declined to Fight Him

Welterweight contender Carlos Prates says he understands why UFC superstar Conor McGregor reportedly turned down a fight against him.Prates returns this Saturday at UFC Perth when he takes on former UFC welterweight contender Jack Della Maddalena. On paper, Prates vs. Della Maddalena is one of the best fights of the year, and it has the […] The post Carlos Prates Understands Why Conor McGregor Declined to Fight Him appeared first on HEAVY.

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AEW Reportedly Signing Popular Wrestlers Fired By WWE

AEW is reportedly going to sign the popular Motor City Machine Guns tag team of Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley after WWE fired them. The legendary tag team created a legacy in other promotions like TNA and New Japan over the past two decades. WWE signed Sabin and Shelley to debut for the company just […] The post AEW Reportedly Signing Popular Wrestlers Fired By WWE appeared first on HEAVY.

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New Commanders’ RB Makes Bold MVP Comparison That Will Excite Fans

Earlier in the offseason, Allen made a bold claim on NBC Sports when revealing who he compares his game to. “Right now, I’d say I got a little Bijan Robinson to me,” Allen stated. In the past, I’d say Adrian Peterson or Le’Veon Bell.”  The post New Commanders’ RB Makes Bold MVP Comparison That Will Excite Fans appeared first on HEAVY.

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Greenard Trade Renders Vikings Prime Destination for NFL’s Active Sack Leader

The Minnesota Vikings traded Jonathan Greenard and will now likely look to replace him with an accomplished veteran pass-rusher. The post Greenard Trade Renders Vikings Prime Destination for NFL’s Active Sack Leader appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA Considering Unpopular Radical Draft Lottery Rule Change

The NBA is considering making a bold move to add more teams to the draft lottery in an effort to stop tanking. Commissioner Adam Silver has made it clear for months that the league doesn’t stand for the unparalleled level of tanking this season and will be looking at many proposals to change the process […] The post NBA Considering Unpopular Radical Draft Lottery Rule Change appeared first on HEAVY.

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Timberwolves Announce Starting Lineup For Game 5 Vs Nuggets After Anthony Edwards News

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced their starting lineup for Game 5 vs the Denver Nuggets after a new Anthony Edwards injury return update. The post Timberwolves Announce Starting Lineup For Game 5 Vs Nuggets After Anthony Edwards News appeared first on HEAVY.

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Guardians’ Calling up Top Prospect Travis Bazzana

The Cleveland Guardians are calling up their top prospect, Travis Bazzana. MLB Insider Jeff Passan reports.  The Cleveland Guardians are calling up former No. 1 overall pick Travis Bazzana, sources tell ESPN. Bazzana, 23, hit .287/.422/.511 in 24 Triple-A games this season and will take over at second base for a Guardians team that's a […] The post Guardians’ Calling up Top Prospect Travis Bazzana appeared first on HEAVY.

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Nikola Jokic Fine: How Many Times Has the NBA Punished the Nuggets Star?

The NBA announced that Nikola Jokic would be one of two players hit with a fine for his involvement in a late-game scuffle between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves. For Jokic, that wasn’t his first fine in the mail. A History Of Nikola Jokic Fines In 2018, Jokic received a fine after a […] The post Nikola Jokic Fine: How Many Times Has the NBA Punished the Nuggets Star? appeared first on HEAVY.

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Paul Pierce Blasts Kevin Durant For Being Terrible Rockets Leader

Retired NBA legend Paul Pierce discussed Kevin Durant’s actions over the weekend when calling him for poor leadership. Durant missed Game 3 and Game 4 for the Houston Rockets in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite sitting on the bench for Game 4, Durant was missing one game previously to call him […] The post Paul Pierce Blasts Kevin Durant For Being Terrible Rockets Leader appeared first on HEAVY.

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Rockets Get Big Kevin Durant Update for Game 5 Against Lakers

The Houston Rockets were able to keep their season alive on Sunday evening against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4. Even without Kevin Durant on the court, the Rockets dominated the game and won by a final score of 115-96.Durant has missed all but one game in the series due to a knee injury […] The post Rockets Get Big Kevin Durant Update for Game 5 Against Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.

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Dodgers Ex-Manager Named Top Candidate For Phillies Amid Possible Change

Before Dave Roberts came to the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and managed them to five World Series appearances and three rings, the Dodgers were led by a different guy.In his five season (2011-2015) tenure with the Dodgers, Don Mattingly compiled a 446-363 regular-season record and back-to-back-to-back National League West titles. Although having an 81.3% winning […] The post Dodgers Ex-Manager Named Top Candidate For Phillies Amid Possible Change appeared first on HEAVY.

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Joey Logano Sounds Off After Talladega ‘Big One’: ‘Pick Your Poison’

The fallout from Talladega’s massive “Big One” didn’t end when the smoke cleared — and Joey Logano made sure of that. In the aftermath of the multi-car crash that collected more than two dozen drivers during Stage 2, Logano delivered one of the most candid and pointed assessments of superspeedway racing in its current form. […] The post Joey Logano Sounds Off After Talladega ‘Big One’: ‘Pick Your Poison’ appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers Get Major Austin Reaves Update Before Game 5 vs Rockets

Just as the Houston Rockets get a win on the board, the Los Angeles Lakers are moving in the right direction of getting a key reinforcement back in the lineup. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Austin Reaves could make his return to the lineup for Game 5. “Austin Reaves, we’ll see the next couple […] The post Lakers Get Major Austin Reaves Update Before Game 5 vs Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.

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