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Jimmy Garoppolo had a great start to his 49ers career going 5-0 in his first five games as a starter to close out the season last year. Now going into his first full season with the team, things don’t seem to be going as smoothly. According to 49ers beat reporters, Garoppolo didn’t have the greatest of minicamps. Per the Press Democrat, in the final session on Wednesday, Garoppolo missed 11 of his final 16 throws and finished with a completion percentage of 40. He didn’t complete a single deep pass.  In addition, on Tuesday he caused four straight false start penalties to start the practice. “It’s all on the quarterback,â€� Garoppolo said to reporters on Wednesday. “I mean, I’m the one doing the

USC’s memorable run to the Elite Eight ended a week ago, and in putting this season and that feat in perspective, here’s something else to consider. USC landed at No. 9 in the final USA TODAY coaches poll released Tuesday — the program’s highest ever finish in those rankings. The Trojans end the postseason ranked No. 9 in the Coaches Poll, the program’s highest-ever finish in the final Coaches Poll!

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kendrick Perkins compliments Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant with expletive after Game 3 of the NBA Finals. (AP Photo) Kendrick Perkins has often made headlines in 2018’s NBA Finals without touching a uniform. In