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Are the Arizona Cardinals closer to playoff contention than we think?

The Arizona Cardinals have a new regime, likely roster turnover, and a quarterback who may not be ready to begin the 2023 season.  Stranger things have happened in recent NFL history. In 2020, the Cincinnati Bengals finished 4-11-1, yet they found themselves in the Super Bowl just one year later. In 2022, the Bengals proved […] Are the Arizona Cardinals closer to playoff contention than we think? - Raising Zona - Raising Zona - Arizona Cardinals News and Fan Community

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Expect the Arizona Cardinals to run a more pro-style look in 2023

Under former head coach Kliff Kingsbury, the Arizona Cardinals offense ran almost-exclusively from the shotgun, giving it the feel of a college offense. Under new head coach Jonathan Gannon, look for the Arizona Cardinals offense to look dramatically different from what we’ve seen over the previous four seasons. Kingsbury was an “Air Raid” guy, where […] Expect the Arizona Cardinals to run a more pro-style look in 2023 - Raising Zona - Raising Zona - Arizona Cardinals News and Fan Community

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Will the Arizona Cardinals apply the Franchise Tag in 2023?

The Arizona Cardinals could always apply the Franchise Tag to one of their 30-plus pending free agents if they are interested in keeping them for 2023.  The Franchise Tag is always an option for one player this time of the year. Although a team like the Arizona Cardinals can only place the Franchise Tag on […] Will the Arizona Cardinals apply the Franchise Tag in 2023? - Raising Zona - Raising Zona - Arizona Cardinals News and Fan Community

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Brotherly Game Daily Links: LA Galaxy sign Tyler Boyd

Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images Two giant English clubs look to secure more funding, multiple MLS transactions, and more in today’s links MLS News Galaxy sign midfielder Tyler Boyd to 1-year contract The 28-year-old winger most recently played four seasons (2019-22) for Beşiktaş J.K. in the Turkish Super Lig. He had four goals and one assist in 35 matches, including 25 starts. Whitecaps announce signing of Venezuelan striker Sergio Córdova Córdova, who spent last season ...

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30-year Orlandoversary: O’Neal becomes first Magic player to appear in All-Star Game

Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Over the years, the Orlando Magic have had their fair share of superstars. They hope they have found another in Paolo Banchero. On this day 30 years ago, however, Shaquille O’Neal became the first player in franchise history to appear in the NBA All-Star Game. Although the Eastern Conference lost to the West in overtime in Salt Lake City, O’Neal had a strong showing in the 135-132 defeat. In his first appearance in the NBA All-Star Ga...

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A nuanced look at Russell Westbrook’s fit with Clippers

Russell Westbrook goes past Terance Mann to get to the rim, but will he do the same in the Clippers’ rotation? | Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Fans on both sides are deciding they already know how this one will go, so what should we expect from Russell Westbrook with the Clippers? A clip of Anthony Edwards describing the one thing he’d change about the NBA went viral this All-Star weekend. Yeah he is not 21 This guy is the smartest 21 y/o ever pic.twitter.com/xtUJK...

From Clips Nation | almost 3 years ago | 1 read

BREAKING: Russell Westbrook to sign with Clippers

Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images The Clippers take yet another shot at addressing their lack of a play-making point guard. After finalizing a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz, 11-year veteran Russell Westbrook is joining the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Prior to the end of the trade deadline, the nine-time All-Star guard was dealt from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Utah Jazz and will now suit up for the Lakers’ crosstown counterparts. After fi...

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Tigers Open Baseball Season with Series Win

Indiana @ Auburn FRI: 8-4 W SAT: 6-1 W SUN: 11-2 L The new look Auburn Tigers took care of business on the weekend, keeping a hot Indiana offense down for all but Sunday to take the opening series of the year two games to one. “We really wanted them to get out of town before they started swinging it because of all our preparation and video of seven of those nine returners that we talked about beforehand,” head coach Butch Thompson said Sunday. Through 18 innings, Tiger pitching hel...

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Monday Freedom Kicks: D.C. United moves, jersey/stadium rankings & more

Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports And hopes for a sleepy holiday Monday Hi there, I’m sort of coming back to things after a weekend of child playdates, I assume not much happened? D.C. United agrees to trade forward Miguel Berry to Atlanta for cash (WaPo): OK I guess? Top 10 new MLS jerseys for 2023 (The 18): Dunno if the FC Dallas kit is better than D.C.’s (it’s not), but ‘tis the season. Dirty South Soccer with the right take. Ranking The NWSL Stadiums (13th Man): Audi Field gets r...

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Norman Powell is most deserving of the Sixth Man of the Year Award

Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images There’s no doubt about it. In the Los Angeles Clippers history, there isn’t much lifting trophies and hanging banners. In fact, there’s none. Even after half a decade, three different cities, the Clippers have still yet to make a mark on the NBA’s history book. But what they did do is produce the greatest line of off-the-bench scorers. The players that take over and entirely shift the momentum game. The players that check in on the co...

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“We got everything we need”: Three takeaways from Clippers-Suns

Paul George looks on as Clippers point guard Terance Mann takes over against the Suns. | Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images Paul George acknowledges the Clippers are stacked as they see off their Western Conference rivals. In what could be a huge result when the NBA’s regular season seeding is locked in ahead of the playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers took down the Phoenix Suns 116-107. Tyronn Lue’s team rushed out to an early lead and kept their new-look opponents relatively quie...

From Clips Nation | almost 3 years ago | 1 read

Full schedule for 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend 

Clippers star Paul George on Team LeBron James during the 2021 All-Star Game. | Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Paul George and Bones Hyland will be the sole representatives of the Los Angeles Clippers at the 2023 edition of NBA All-Star Weekend, live from Salt Lake City in Utah. Paul George and Bones Hyland will be the sole representatives of the Los Angeles Clippers at the 2023 edition of NBA All-Star Weekend , live from Salt Lake City in Utah. However, safe in the ...

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Martin, Loudoun players talk preseason

Courtesy Loudoun United Loudoun’s coach and new additions spend some time with B&RU Loudoun United usually started the preseason with an incomplete squad, one of many challenges that the MLS-owned USL affiliate went through as part of their inherent DNA. And when D.C. United would return home for their final preseason days in past seasons, Loudoun welcomed players like Kevin Paredes, Ted Ku-DiPietro, and Luis Zamudio into their fold, and the preseason, with a full squad, could be complete...

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Official: Dorian Bailey extends contract with Washington Spirit

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Another essential player sticking around for the long term As the start of the NWSL season nears, the Washington Spirit continued their signings and announced the extension of Dorian Bailey. Our week is made with this news!! — Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) February 16, 2023 Bailey’s re-signing keeps the Spirit’s midfield core together, as well as offering stability for the roster. Having played 50+ matches and totaled over 3,800 minutes ...

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You will be missed, Luke Kennard

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images 168 games later, the sharpshooter leaves L.A., having won the hearts of Clippers fans for good and all. When I walk around the vast gothic campus of Duke University, remnants of Luke Kennard greet my gaze. Hung on one of the door rooms of Duke’s Trinity Residence Hall is a whiteboard that reads, “Who is your favorite Duke basketball player of all time?” Above the obvious fan favorites — the likes of Paolo Banchero, Jayson Tatum, and Zio...

From Clips Nation | almost 3 years ago | 2 reads

Our Next Flight

Lightning strikes during a weather delay at the US Open Cup Round of 32 match between Minnesota United and the Colorado Rapids at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin) Thank you to everyone who support us at Loonum. We hope you’ll follow us on the next part of our journey. Many of you know that back on January 20th we were informed by Vox Media/SB Nation that our site will no longer be monetize and supported. Earlier this morning w...

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UPDATED: Jake Spavital is rumored as an option for the Houston OC gig

Hold up—those aren’t California uniforms. | Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports Is that the sound of the coaching carousel creeping forward again? Update: According to Mark Berman ( 30 years as Sports Director at FOX 26 in Houston ), Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen has filled their vacant OC role with... no one. College football source: @UHCougarFB will not add an offensive coordinator. The UH offensive staff is complete, with Dana Holgorsen continuing to be heavily involved with the offen...

From California Golden Blogs | almost 3 years ago | 0 reads

Game 59: Magic vs. Raptors GameThread

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Who: Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors When: Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. TV: Bally Sports Florida GAME 59 TONIGHT RAPTORS Toronto, Ontario ⏰7:30 P.M. @BallySportsFL @BallyMagic (‘Magic Live’ starts at 7 P.M.) Bally Sports App; Bally Sports+ @969thegame https://t.co/j9Hljw5O2X #MagicTogether What are they wearing? pic.twitter.com/23rdROTZDD — Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) February 14, 2023

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GAME PREVIEW: Auburn vs Missouri

Julie Bennett-USA TODAY Sports Let’s get this thing back on track. GAME 26: Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 Auburn Tigers vs Missouri Tigers Neville Arena - Auburn, AL Time: 6:00 pm CST/7:00 pm EST Network: ESPN, Auburn Radio Network Betting Odds: Auburn -7.0, Over/Under 151.5 via Draft Kings Sportsbook (Odds/lines subject to change. Visit DraftKings for more information.) Okay, Bruce, we need to step it up a bit. Auburn hasn’t been able to close things out late...

From College and Magnolia | almost 3 years ago | 0 reads

ESPN’s preseason SP+ has California ranked 58th nationally, 8th in the Pac-12

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports ESPN is projecting another bleak year in Bear Territory... Three CGB posts in three days? Is CGB back?? No. Just the perfect storm of news, the piqued interest of a homeless writer, and a site that hasn’t otherwise been touched in nearly two years. Speaking of homeless writers and things that haven’t been touched in two years, it’s me—your writer. Thanks to the dozens of bots and readers who are still clicking on dead sites following suggestions by our fri...

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ORANGE AND TRUE FINAL EPISODE

We ain’t coming back. It’s the final episode of Orange and True ever, and we’re sending it off with a big blowout! Many guests, a history of the pod, some good food, fun, and fellowship. Enjoy!

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30-year Orlandoversary: Magic outlast Knicks in first-ever triple-overtime game

Photo credit should read DAVID MILLS/AFP via Getty Images For the Orlando Magic, Valentine’s Day has had its quirks over the years. In 1990, Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan was infamously forced to wear a nameless No. 12 jersey after his came up missing at Orlando Arena. On this day 30 years ago, the Magic played their first triple-overtime game. Shaquille O’Neal bounced back from a poor offensive start with several key defensive plays down the stretch as the Magic topped the New York...

From Orlando Pinstriped Post | almost 3 years ago | 1 read

All-time great Cal Football RB Coach Ron Gould is headed to San Diego State

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Will we ever see Ron Gould return home? Better (one week) late than never, right? When the unthinkable happened—and the despicable Stanfurd Cardinal sentenced once–proud Golden Bear Troy Taylor to its role as Alistair H. Smarmsnobbery Director of Football-Related Operations and Activities—I immediately feared the prospect of a union between Taylor and then–running backs coach Ron Gould. Gould is one of the greats in the history of California Golden Bears Foo...

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California misses back-to-back Super Bowls for the first time in over 50 years

Joe Kapp was among three Bears to first represent California in the Super Bowl | Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY Sports A less-than-ideal accomplishment for the Bears in the Pros coincides with our struggles at Memorial Stadium. Despite the struggles of the California Golden Bears to be ranked or relevant in college football, we’ve had a puzzlingly rich history of success in the NFL. For instance, for the 21 NFL seasons from 1999–2019, 14 of those Super Bowl s featured a Golden Bear on the winning ...

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GAME PREVIEW: Auburn vs Alabama

Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports Let’s beat these goons. GAME 25: Saturday, February 11th, 2023 Auburn Tigers vs #3 Alabama Crimson Tide Neville Arena - Auburn, AL Time: 1:00 pm CST/2:00 pm EST Network: ESPN, Auburn Radio Network Betting Odds: Auburn +2.5, Over/Under 153.5 via Draft Kings Sportsbook (Odds/lines subject to change. Visit DraftKings for more information.) Oh boy, here we go. It’s the situation where Auburn has been working to put things together and...

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