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The Warriors are acquiring Chris Paul for Jordan Poole.
The Golden State Warriors are acquiring Chris Paul from the Washington Wizards for a trade package headlined by Jordan Poole. Golden State is sending Poole, a protected 2030 first round pick, and a 2027 second round pick to Washington for Paul, according to insider Shams Charania.
The Warriors signed Poole to a four-year, $140 extension before last season.

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Bo Jackson had an iconic moment or two throughout his incredible playing days. The dual-sport athlete was a dynamic NFL running back and MLB outfielder and in his days of retirement he has quite the sense of humor about it all. 
The 60-year-old was on Twitter when he saw an account post a video of the iconic moment when Jackson snapped a bat in two while playing for the Royals. Apparently, Wednesday marked the 34th anniversary of the moment and Jackson had some fun reminiscing.
“I wouldn’t allow that bat to betray anyone else ever again,” Jackson wrote in the tweet.

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Cole Carrigg has a rocket launcher where his arm is supposed to be and can literally do it all. The former San Diego State utility player put on a show during Wednesday’s MLB Draft Combine.

Cole Carrigg

Carrigg, who has logged appearances at every single position on the diamond except first base and left field, is a great hitter from both sides of the plate. He averaged .388 at the dish in 2022 and .313 in 2023.

Cole Carrigg (‘23 elig.) keeps the hands back long enough and hits this 2-strike offering to the pullside for a base hit. Switch-hitter w/ adv athleticism.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates became the latest Major League Baseball team to unveil their “city connect” alternate uniforms.
And they are, well, not great. Just like so many other Nike-derived city connect jerseys.
The Pirates uniform set at least has some connection to historic colors used by the organization. Predominantly in jerseys from the 1970’s, Willie Stargell era.
But instead of simply referencing that color scheme, Nike decided to shorten Pittsburgh to “PGH” and add a weird design to the top part of the jersey.

We work hard.We don’t complain.We innovate.

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With the 2023 NBA draft finally upon us, the basketball world eagerly awaits the coronation of presumed No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama as the sport’s next rising superstar. Hours before the Spurs are expected to select him with the top pick, that fervor took a turn for the absurd in the case of ESPN broadcaster Marty Smith.
Smith, known for his enthusiastic personality and motorsports coverage, commemorated draft day by taking a trip to the famed Mr. Joe Barber in San Antonio, famous for cutting likenesses of Spurs players into fans’ hair.

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The television schedule for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup is going to be brutal.
Given the 14-16 hour time difference depending on where matches are being played in Australia and New Zealand, many will take place in the middle of the night.
So then, where are thirsty soccer hooligans who don’t want to drink at their own houses supposed to do?
Won’t someone think of the thirsty soccer hooligans who don’t want to drink at their own houses?!
Someone did, and that someone is the Washington, D.C. Council.

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