Author: Michael

Terence Crawford has a lot to say—about his career, how it’s perceived, his upcoming clash with Errol Spence Jr. and the most coveted qualifier in his sport. Boxing, of course, needs some sort of title company for all the belts and designations that can be won. But start with this: As far as undisputed goes, Crawford says, “I feel as if I started that trend; a massive feat.”
He’s right. But there’s context.

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Avdija has shown flashes through his first three seasons, but is still searching for consistent production.
In the immediate aftermath of Rui Hachimura’s departure from the Washington Wizards to the Los Angeles this past winter, Deni Avdija rattled off eight double-digit scoring games in nine appearances, including outbursts of 25 and 23 points. The former represents his career-high and the latter is the third-most points he’s ever scored.
After 2.

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Following a disappointing second-round playoff exit, the Warriors were bound to make an offseason change in some fashion. Draymond Green and Jordan Poole‘s futures were obvious points of discussion following a punch that sent NBA fans into a frenzy.
Golden State ultimately decided to trade Poole, who had signed a four-year, $128 million contract extension before last season. The eventual deal sent the 24-year-old guard to the Wizards, along with two other players and picks, in exchange for Chris Paul.

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For the past few Olympic cycles, some of the most suspenseful races have come before the opening ceremony. The event has no formal designation, but it distills to something like this: Can the host city get its act together and scramble to finish off its ambitious preparations before facing international embarrassment?
On the eve of the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, local officials were still rounding up stray dogs while doors were being affixed to hotel rooms and plumbers were installing toilet seats in the athletes’ village.

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