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NFL

LaFleur calls 49ers’ Mason-McCaffrey duo a ‘two-headed monster’

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LaFleur calls 49ers’ Mason-McCaffrey duo a ‘two-headed monster’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaMatt LaFleur isn’t afraid to give credit where credit is due.Before the 49ers traveled to Lambeau Field Packers coach LaFleur offered his flowers to San Francisco’s dynamic backfield duo on Sunday.After all, even if Christian McCaffrey stayed away for the first half of the 2024 NFL season, Jordan Mason broke outaccumulating 685 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns on 134 carries.LaFleur noticed this and recognizes the threat a McCaffrey-Mason backfield presents for Green Bay.“I was very impressed with Jordan Mason,” LaFleur told reporters. “I think he’s…

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NHL

A Decade of Decisions: Analyzing Flyers Draft History

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The NHL Draft is where teams define their future, and for the Philadelphia Flyers, the last decade has been a journey of triumphs, frustrations and evolution.The Flyers’ draft history since 2014 reflects a recruiting philosophy that has evolved over time, showcasing both a deep view of talent and areas where adjustments were needed. From first-round hits to subsequent gambles, each draft left its mark on the team’s trajectory.Focus of the first round: mixed resultsThe Flyers’ first-round selections over the past 10 years offer insight into their recruiting philosophy and its results. First-round picks should be the cornerstone of a team’s…

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NBA

The NBA follows the NFL and sends a note to players calling on them to be vigilant regarding the security of their homes following break-ins

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MIAMI — The NBA is urging its players to take extra precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries at homes owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr. and his Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.In a memo the NBA sent to its team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the league revealed that the FBI had linked some of the burglaries to “transnational South American theft groups” believed to be “sophisticated and well-organized networks”. which incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance,…

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NBA

Wagner’s final three games see Magic end Lakers’ run

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Franz Wagner (right) began his career at Alba Berlin in the German Basketball Bundesliga before being selected by Orlando in the 2021 draft (Getty Images)Franz Wagner scored a three-pointer with three seconds left to secure a dramatic 119-118 victory for the Orlando Magic and end the Los Angeles Lakers’ unbeaten home record.The 23-year-old German was the leading scorer with 37 points, 11 assists and six rebounds as the Magic took advantage of some wayward shooting from the Lakers in the fourth quarter.The home team was on the verge of an eighth straight home victory when it opened a 118-114 lead…

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Tennis

Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup. This is a rare team event in tennis

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MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal wanted to play his last match before retiring in Spain, representing Spain and wearing the red uniform used by The Spanish Davis Cup team.“The feeling of playing for your country, the feeling of playing for your teammates… when you win, everyone wins; When you lose, everyone loses, right? Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam championsaid a day before the end of his career when his country was eliminated by the Netherlands in the annual competition. “Sharing the good times and the bad is something different from what we experience every day in a very individual…

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