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NBA

Joel Embiid signs a three-year, $192.9 million contract extension that keeps him in Philadelphia through 2029

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Philadelphia’s championship dreams begin with Joel Embiid, an unprecedentedly dominant force in the paint.That’s why the 76ers signed him for the next five years. In a widely expected move, the 76ers agreed to a three-year contract extension, worth a maximum of $192.9 million, tying him to the 76ers for five years for a total of $299.5 million. Shams Charania of The Athletic revealed the story and a few minutes later The 76ers confirmed itmaking it official.“I started with the Sixers and I want to stay here for the rest of my career,” Embiid said in a statement announcing the signing.…

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NFL

Saints QB Derek Carr Reportedly Fined By NFL For Celebrating Michael Jackson’s Touchdown

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Derek Carr’s seventh career NFL rushing touchdown gave the New Orleans Saints a 35-13 in the lead against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2. This also resulted in the Quarterback gets hit in the wallet for his celebration, according to Pro Football Talk.Carr reportedly was fined $14,069 by the NFL for a post-touchdown celebration in which he grabbed his crotch — the dance move made famous by pop singer Michael Jackson.The dance move falls under “unsportsmanlike conduct,” which includes “any violent gesture or sexually suggestive or offensive act.” according to NFL rules.Carr was not penalized for the celebration.Why did Carr…

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Tennis

Lumberjacks continue their journey and move to 20-0 in the Pequot Lakes triangular

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September 19 — PEQUOT LAKES — Twenty.That’s the number of wins without a loss for the Bemidji High School girls tennis team this fall.The Lumberjacks hit the road Tuesday, taking a 7-0 win over Little Falls and a 5-1 victory over Pequot Lakes in the Patriots’ triangular game. Bemidji’s game against Pequot Lakes was shortened due to darkness.Elena Peterson finished 2-0 in singles, winning both of her matches in straight sets. Her sister, Liz Peterson, also won both of her matches in straight sets. Bailey Rupp was the last player to finish 2-0 in singles, winning in No. 3 singles…

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MLB

Walker’s poor performance puts Phillies’ celebrations on hold for at least another day

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Walker’s poor performance puts Phillies’ celebrations on hold for at least another day originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaNEW YORK — The 2024 season will likely be one that Taijuan Walker will write off once it’s over.Fortunately, the fifth player in the rotation only has one more start to play in the regular season.For the second night in a row, the Phillies had only one goal: to win the game and clinch a playoff spot. Neither goal was achieved Thursday, as the club lost its series opener to the Mets, 10-6, at Citi Field.The magic number for a playoff spot…

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