Day: November 17, 2020

Theo Epstein steps down after 9 seasons leading CubsTheo Epstein steps down after 9 seasons leading Cubs

November 17, 2020| 18:43

Theo Epstein, who transformed the long-suffering Chicago Cubs and helped bring home a drought-busting championship in 2016, is stepping down after nine seasons as the club’s president of baseball operations. The team announced Tuesday that Epstein is leaving the organization, and general manager Jed Hoyer is being promoted to take his place. Epstein said in a statement he will ”cherish” his time with the Cubs and said it was simply time to make a change.

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Young UConn team expects to compete for 12th national titleYoung UConn team expects to compete for 12th national title

November 17, 2020| 18:40

UConn has not had seven first-year players on its roster since back in 1988, the year the Huskies won the first of their 18 Big East titles. No. 3 Connecticut returns this season to the league it helped build with a young, but talented team after playing seven years in the American Athletic Conference without a conference loss. The Huskies did lose star Megan Walker in the offseason.

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Curse-breaking exec Epstein leaving CubsCurse-breaking exec Epstein leaving Cubs

November 17, 2020| 18:13

Theo Epstein brought a long-awaited World Series title to the Cubs after ending the Red Sox’s own cursed run.

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The Bucks just activated their ‘Keep Giannis’ planThe Bucks just activated their ‘Keep Giannis’ plan

November 17, 2020| 18:10

Milwaukee’s moves, bringing in Jrue Holiday and Bogdan Bodganovich, are aimed at convincing Giannis Antetokounmpo to sign his supermax extension.

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College hoops prepares for a fragile seasonCollege hoops prepares for a fragile season

November 17, 2020| 18:04

Some college basketball teams have had to move out of state or hold practices outdoors just to prepare for a season that could be derailed by the coronavirus.

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Rumor: Giannis Antetokounmpo could sign super-max extension with BucksRumor: Giannis Antetokounmpo could sign super-max extension with Bucks

November 17, 2020| 18:00

The Bucks, trying to impress Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of his super-max decision, are trading for Jrue Holiday and Bogdan Bogdanovic.

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Masters 2020 ratings plunge to all-time lowsMasters 2020 ratings plunge to all-time lows

November 17, 2020| 17:56

The Masters, held seven months from its normal start date, recorded abysmal ratings. Here are some reasons why … and why it doesn’t matter.

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Marshall’s resignation brings $7.75M parachuteMarshall’s resignation brings $7.75M parachute

November 17, 2020| 17:54

Wichita State’s Gregg Marshall has resigned in the face of allegations of player mistreatment, and he’ll be paid handsomely to go away.

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2020 NBA Draft Central2020 NBA Draft Central

November 17, 2020| 17:53

Precious Achiuwa The 2020 NBA draft is set for Wednesday night. 2020 has been a much different year in almost all respects and that includes the whole NBA draft process. After a shortened college season the ability to have draft combines and players in for workouts was seriously curtailed.

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Onyeka Okongwu recalls his NBA draft path, growing up with LaMelo BallOnyeka Okongwu recalls his NBA draft path, growing up with LaMelo Ball

November 17, 2020| 17:48

The USC center spoke with Sports Betting News NBA draft analyst Krysten Peek about his one season with the Trojans, growing up with the Ball family and how he’s teaming with Mountain Drew for the Virtual Green Carpet on draft night.

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