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Coach K Surprised About Durant's Team USA Departure - Kevin Durant's withdrawal from Team USA for "physical and mental fatigue" threw head coach Mike Krzyzewski for a loop. The longtime Duke and national team coach told ESPN on Thursday that losing KD made him have to restructure USA's entire strategy, as their system was built around the NBA's reigning MVP. "It's one of those things; you don't replace Kevin Durant," Krzyzewski said. "You look different. And so we have [Thursday] and [Friday] to look different before we play a really good team." Team USA meets Brazil in an exhibition game Saturday.(Photos: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Rob Manfred Voted Next MLB Commissioner - It's official—Major League Baseball Chief Operating Officer Rob Manfred has been elected as baseball's 10th commissioner. Team owners voted Manfred as commissioner Bud Selig's successor Thursday, as he will officially take over the role on January 25, 2015. Manfred, 55, has worked for the MLB since 1998.(Photo: Steve Ruark/AP Photo)

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Cousins Injured During Team USA Practice - DeMarcus Cousins suffered a right knee injury during Team USA practice Thursday in Chicago. The Sacramento Kings center reportedly got entangled with Anthony Davis while diving for a loose ball, when he hurt his knee. An MRI came up negative and showed no structural damage, but Team USA will sit Cousins for their exhibition game against Brazil on Saturday. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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NASCAR Prohibits Drivers From Leaving Their Cars - NASCAR implented a new rule Friday, prohibiting drivers from exiting their cars on the track during a race. The rule stems from last Saturday night's horrific incident in which race car driver Kevin Ward, Jr. left his car to confront Tony Stewart during the Empire Super Sprints race at the Canandaigua Motorsports Park in Upstate New York and was struck and killed by Stewart's car.  (Photo: Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

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Redskins Appeal U.S. Patent Office's Trademark Decision - Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder just won't let go of his team's controversial nickname. The NFL franchise announced Thursday that they will be appealing the ruling by the United States Patent and Trademark Office to cancel the Redskins official trademark registration. Snyder has defended the nickname through the years, despite heavy criticism and pleads to rename it.walks the sidelines prior to the start of a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 25, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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Roethlisberger Hurt By Former Teammate's Slight - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is hurt by the fact that former teammate and current Denver Broncos wide receiver, Emmanuel Sanders, called Peyton Manning "a far better leader" than him. "I wish he would have reached out to me and just say that, and I would have been fine with it," Roethlisberger told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Thursday. "Whether he meant it or not, it hurt in a sense that I tried so hard to keep him here last year and was always supporting him. When he was down in practice, I always talked to him." (Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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Vince Young Takes Job at Texas - He's a Longhorn again. Vince Young, one of the most celebrated University of Texas players of all time and a former NFL quarterback, has been hired by the school to work for its Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, according to ESPN. Young memorably led the Longhorns to a national title in 2005.(Photo: Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images)

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King James to Face Melo in Return to Cleveland - The NBA released its complete 2014-15 regular season schedule on Wednesday with a bang. In addition to the Dallas Mavericks visiting the defending champion San Antonio Spurs on opening night (October 28), LeBron James will play his first game back in Cleveland on October 30, when his Cavaliers host Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks. That same night will see Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder visiting the Los Angeles Clippers in a rematch of their Western Conference semifinals series last year. The full 2014-15 NBA regular season schedule can be found here.(Photos from Left: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images,  Harry How/Getty Images)

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Donald Sterling's Appeal Denied - After the $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers was approved Tuesday, making Steve Ballmer the official new owner of the franchise, Donald Sterling made a last-ditch effort via an appeal to block the sale, ESPN learned. The appeal was denied. (Photo: Danny Moloshok, File/AP Photo)

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Kevin Ward Sr.: "No Reason" for Tony Stewart's Actions - Mourning the loss of his son, Kevin Ward Sr. is still perplexed over how Tony Stewart didn't see him on the track during the Empire Super Sprints race at the Canandaigua Motorsports Park in upstate New York on Saturday night. "Apparently, Tony Stewart was the only one driving out there who didn't see him," he told the Syracuse Post-Standard. Kevin Ward Jr. got out of his car and tried to confront Stewart after their cars collided. Stewart's car hit Ward Jr., killing him. Although no criminal charges have been filed, one report indicates that there's a possibility that Stewart can be charged with manslaughter if proven that the NASCAR driver acted recklessly. (Photo: Mike McCarn/AP Photo)

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Report: NFL Considering Stiffer Penalties in Domestic Violence Cases - After suspending Ray Rice for two games for his involvement in a domestic violence incident, the NFL is reportedly considering tougher penalties for players involved in domestic violence cases. According to a Washington Post report, the NFL is thinking about an automatic four- to six-game suspension for any player who is involved in such an incident, stretching the punishment out to a one-year ban as well. (Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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Marshawn Lynch Cleared in Assault Investigation - Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has been cleared of any involvement in an assault and property damage allegation, ESPN learned through the Bellevue, Washington, police department early Thursday. On Monday, news broke of Lynch being under investigation for an assault and property damage claim by a female.(Photo: Ted S. Warren/AP Photo)

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Tiger Woods Withdraws From Ryder Cup Consideration - Wanting to give his back muscles more time to heal, Tiger Woods announced Wednesday that he is removing himself from Ryder Cup consideration, but plans to return for the World Challenge in December.(Photo: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

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Vick to Ray Rice: "Continue to Make Amends" - When asked about Ray Rice and his domestic violence incident, Michael Vick had some advice for the Baltimore Ravens running back. "I think the most important thing that you can do is to try to make amends for what you’ve done," Vick told NJ.com. "I think you have to show people that you’re trying to help yourself and bring awareness to that situation to help others, to prevent it. You’ve got to become an advocate.” Vick has worked with the Humane Society and advocated for animal welfare since doing federal prison time for his involvement in an illegal dog fighting ring.(Photos from Left: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images, Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

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Magic Johnson Says Los Angeles Will Get NFL Franchise - Bold prediction from Magic Johnson — the Hall of Famer vows that Los Angeles will land an NFL franchise within the next two years. Johnson believes that there's finally "momentum" in the process of making that goal a reality. (Photo: Jerod Harris/Getty Images for SportsNet LA)

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King James to Visit Miami Heat on Christmas - The NBA loves scheduling marquee matchups on Christmas day. This Christmas will not be any different, as LeBron James leads the Cleveland Cavaliers into South Beach to take on his former team, the Miami Heat. James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh led Miami to four straight appearances in the NBA Finals, with the Heat winning the title in 2012 and 2013. How will King James be received in Miami on Christmas day?(Photos from left: Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images, Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Investigation Into Ward's Death Could Last Two Weeks - Ontario (NY) County Sheriff Philip Povero announced Tuesday that the investigation into the death of race car driver Kevin Ward Jr. could last up to two weeks, CBS Sports reported. Thus far, there hasn't been any criminal charges filed against Tony Stewart, who clipped Ward's car during the Empire Super Sprints at the Canandaigua Motorsports Park in upstate New York. When Ward got out of his car and tried to confront Stewart, the NASCAR driver struck Ward, killing him. Since the horrific incident, Stewart has pulled out of two races.(Photo: AP Photo/Empire Super Sprints, Inc.)

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Report: Rivers to Talk Extension With Ballmer - Now that Steve Ballmer has officially taken over the Los Angeles Clippers, the team's head coach, Doc Rivers, wants to talk with the new owner. According to Yahoo Sports, Rivers will talk to Ballmer about a contract extension. Rivers currently has two years left on a three-year, $21 million deal. (Photo: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) 

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Peyton Manning Doesn't Like Broncos Fight  - Peyton Manning isn't a fan of fights breaking out during training camp or at all for that matter. "I don't like [fights], to tell you the truth," the Denver Broncos quarterback told ESPN on Tuesday. "You don't do it in a game. If you do it in a game, it usually costs you something important, it costs you a drive, costs you field position. I'm into treating practice like a game. I'm not a fan of it." Manning made the statement after two separate fights broke out during Broncos practice Tuesday.(Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Scandrick Apologizes for Failed Drug Test - After being suspended four games by the NFL for using a banned substance, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick apologized to his team and the entire Cowboys organization. "I made a bad decision," Scandrick told ESPN after the Cowboys' practice Tuesday. "I'm responsible for what goes in my body." Scandrick tested positive for MDMA or "Molly," which he says an ex-girlfriend persuaded him to drink in his cocktail while vacationing in Mexico.(Photo: Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

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Jon Jones Suffers Leg Injury, Withdraws From UFC 178 - Fans eager to see UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones take on undefeated challenger Daniel Cormier on September 27 will have to wait. On Tuesday, the UFC announced that Jones will have to sit out of UFC 178 due to a leg injury while training. January 3 is the tentative new date for the Jones-Cormier fight.(Photo: Steve Snowden/Getty Images)

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Steve Ballmer Officially New Owner of Los Angeles Clippers - It's official — ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has officially taken over as the new owner of the Los Angeles Clippers. ESPN reports that Ballmer's $2 billion bid to purchase the team closed Tuesday after an order by a California court granted Shelly Sterling to sell the franchise on behalf of the Sterling Family Trust. "I am humbled and honored to be the new owner of the Los Angeles Clippers," Ballmer said in a statement released by the team. Meanwhile, according to TMZ Sports, the NBA plans on suing banned owner Donald Sterling for all the legal fees they incurred, while he tried to fight them and block the sale of the team.  (Photo: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

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Carmelo Anthony Shocks Fans With Weight Loss - Last week, LeBron James stunned fans by posting an Instagram selfie, showing a weight loss of over 10 pounds. We later learned that King James had started a carb-free diet since the end of the NBA Finals in June. Well, a week later and it’s Carmelo Anthony’s turn. The New York Knicks' superstar posted an Instagram picture of himself Monday showing a dramatic weight loss. Melo, known to be thicker through the years, shocked fans with how lean he has gotten this summer. Will it translate to an improved Anthony in 2014-15? We will find out. (Photo: Carmelo Anthony via Instagram)

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Tony Stewart Pulls Out of Another Race - After pulling out of Sunday's race at Watkins Glen, Tony Stewart has decided to also withdraw from this Saturday's dirt-track race in Plymouth, Indiana, according to ESPN. It is still unknown whether the race-car driver will participate in this weekend's NASCAR race at Michigan International Speedway. This all comes in the aftermath of Stewart hitting race-car driver Kevin Ward Jr. when he exited his car during the Empire Super Sprints race at the Canandaigua Motorsports Park in upstate New York on Saturday night, killing the 20-year-old. Although an investigation is ongoing, there are currently no charges pending against Stewart.(Photo: Derik Hamilton/AP Photo)

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Paul George to Change Number to 13 - Suffering a gruesome compound leg fracture earlier this month wasn't going to stop Paul George from getting some business done. According to ESPN, the Indiana Pacers small forward has been granted a jersey number change from No. 24 to 13 for this season, despite him missing the entire year due to rehab from the horrific injury he suffered. Let the PG-13 marketing begin!(Photo: Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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Andrew Wiggins on Trade: 'Out of My Control' - The subject of trade reports for weeks now, Andrew Wiggins just wants to play basketball. "Whatever happens is out of my control," Wiggins told the Associated Press. "I'm not worrying about it right now." Last week, it was reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers have reached an agreement with the Minnesota Timberwolves to send Wiggins and a protected first-round pick to Minnesota in exchange for All-Star power forward Kevin Love. The earliest the trade can be executed is August 23 because NBA rules stipulate that teams desiring to trade a signed rookie must wait 30 days to make the transaction. (Photo: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

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Cowboys Orlando Scandrick Suspended for PED Use - Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick has been suspended by the NFL for the first four games of 2014 season after testing positive for MDMA or "Molly." According to ESPN, Scandrick was persuaded to drink a cocktail with the added drug by an ex-girlfriend while vacationing in Mexico and didn't realize it was on the league's list of banned substances. Scandrick will lose approximately $1 million through four missed games and a signing bonus repayment. (Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Prosecutors Formally Charge Oden With Battery - Greg Oden was formally charged with felony battery by prosecutors in Indiana on Monday after being arrested last Thursday for allegedly punching his ex-girlfriend in the face during a fight, drawing blood.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Shawn Marion Meets With Pacers - Veteran free-agent forward Shawn Marion reportedly met with Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird on Monday. After Paul George's horrific compound leg fracture earlier this month, the NBA has granted the Pacers a $5.3 million disabled player exception, a portion of which could be used on Marion. Still, ESPN reports that the Cleveland Cavaliers remain the frontrunners to land "The Matrix."(Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Report: Bon Jovi's Group a Finalist to Buy Bills - Even though rocker Jon Bon Jovi's bid for the Buffalo Bills was reportedly less than $900 million, his investment group has been named a finalist to buy the NFL franchise. Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula and Donald Trump have been named finalists as well for their bids of $1.3 billion and $1 billion, respectively.(Photo: rad Barket/Getty Images)

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King James Will Not Enter Free Agency in 2015 - Cleveland Cavaliers fans shouldn't worry this time around. Their hero, LeBron James, is committed to sticking around for the long haul this time. At his homecoming pep rally in Akron, Ohio, on Friday night, King James spoke highly of his home state and new Cavs teammates, before adding that he doesn't have any plans of becoming a free agent next summer. "My No. 1 goal is to win a championship here; it'd be the greatest achievement in my life," James said, as reported by ESPN. "I don't plan on going nowhere. I don't have the energy to do it again."  (Photo: Tony Dejak/AP Photo)

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Jameis Winston's Twitter Q&A Leads to Questions About Crab Legs - Call it another case of a Q&A session on Twitter gone horribly wrong. Florida State University's Heisman-winning quarterback Jameis Winston was deluged Sunday with Twitter questions about his notorious crab legs shoplifting incident from this past April. One user on Twitter even offered to pick some crab legs up for Winston at the supermarket. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Vikings' Joseph Returns to Practice Day After Being Shot - Don't ever question the toughness of Linval Joseph. The Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle returned to the team's training camp Sunday one day after being shot in the calf by a stray bullet during a nightclub shooting early Saturday morning in Minneapolis, ESPN is reporting. Joseph is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.(Photo: Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

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Kansas Coach Says Wiggins Wants Trade to Minnesota - Andrew Wiggins's college coach at Kansas, Bill Self, told ESPN that the top pick in the 2014 NBA Draft has heard all the trade reports and actually wants to play for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Self says that the current Cleveland Cavaliers rookie says being in Minnesota will alow him to grow into a real piece of its new puzzle and as an NBA player overall. Wiggins has been named as part of a blockbuster trade that will send him to Minnesota for All-Star power forward Kevin Love on August 23, the earliest such a trade can be executed involving a signed rookie.(Photo: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

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Ray Allen Says He Will Play This Season - Ray Allen isn't done with the NBA just yet. The 10-time All-Star wants to return for a 19th season and the Cleveland Cavaliers remain the favorite in acquiring him, according to ESPN. Allen, 39, averaged 9.6 points per game off the bench for the Miami Heat last season.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Cam Newton Medically Cleared to Play - The Carolina Panthers have their franchise quarterback back at full strength. Cam Newton has been medically cleared to play in next Sunday's preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to ESPN. Newton continues to rehab the left ankle that he had surgery on in March. (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Bears Reinstate Bennett After Suspension - After bodyslamming teammate Kyle Fuller during practice last week and being suspended for six days, the Chicago Bears reinstated tight end Martellus Bennett on Sunday. Bennett hauled in 65 receptions for 759 yards and five touchdowns last season.(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images For ESPN)

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Edgerrin James Wants to Mentor Richardson - Remember Edgerrin James? Well, the Indianapolis Colts all-time rushing leader wants to mentor the franchise's current starting running back Trent Richardson. According to ESPN, the retired James doesn't want to resume his own career, but plans on being around the Colts enough this season to help Richardson on game perspective and really anything he needs.

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