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NFL

Barnwell thinks Warner would be DPOY if season ended today

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Barnwell thinks Warner would be DPOY if season ended today originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaIf the 2024 NFL season ended today, says Bill Barnwell Fred Warner, 49ers star linebacker would leave with the best defensive equipment in the league.Through four games, ESPN writer picked his early favorites to win the NFL’s most prestigious awards, such as MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and others.For Barnwell, it was a no-brainer for Defensive Player of the Year.”I don’t think you’ll hear much argument from people suggesting that Warner is anything other than a great football…

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Avalanche defender John Ludvig did not waive waivers; Give up Tynan, Wagner

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As the deadline approaches for NHL teams to establish their 23-man roster for the start of the 24-25 season, the Colorado Avalanche made a few trades on the waiver wire earlier today. The Avalanche claimed defenseman John Ludvig from the Pittsburgh Penguins and waived forwards TJ Tynan and Chris Wagner. The 24-year-old defenseman from Ludvig played 33 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins last year after being placed on waivers by the Florida Panthers. Ludvig recorded 5 points and 47 penalty minutes in his 33 games with the Penguins during the 23-24 season. Now, after being claimed, Ludvig will likely be…

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NBA

Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau will face his biggest test after trading for Karl-Anthony Towns

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After striking a blockbuster deal to acquire Cities of Karl-Anthony of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Knicks are all-in on a championship. But making a trade of this magnitude increases the pressure.There is some pressure on cities to integrate. There is also pressure on the front office to make the trade go well. Arguably, much of the pressure will fall on the Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau to make everything work. It will be the most important test the manager has faced since signing with the club in 2020.After leading the Knicks to two playoff victories and a 175-143 record after…

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Shanahan reveals why Jennings fell to the 49ers in the seventh round

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Shanahan reveals why Jennings fell to the 49ers in the seventh round originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaDrafting football players is an inexact science, but perhaps no team has benefited more from the missteps of other NFL teams than the 49ers.John Jennings is among the star players on San Francisco’s roster who were selected after slipping to the middle or end of the NFL draft.During an interview with Greg Papa on NBC Sport’s Bay Area’s “49ers Game Plan,” Kyle Shanahan offered a detailed look at the pre-draft process that allowed San Francisco to select Jennings in the seventh round.”Jauan,…

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Lakers fall in preseason opener against Timberwolves

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, center, shoots past Lakers rookie guard Bronny James during the first half Friday. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)Last April, nearly 30 minutes into a conversation with defending NCAA champion coach Dan Hurley and then podcaster/broadcaster JJ Redick asked Hurley about a specific offensive play the Huskies executed.By placing a non-shooting big man in the corner and throwing him a cross-court pass, the opposing center is forced out of the paint to guard the opposing center, creating passing, cutting and driving lanes.“Where…did you steal this coin?” Redick asked Hurley on his podcast.Friday, in his first…

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