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Deontay Wilder says he’s ‘back’ ahead of Robert Helenius fight

It has been home to a handful of Deontay Wilder’s biggest triumphs, so it was no surprise when Wilder’s next fight – a mouth-watering clash with veteran heavyweight Robert Helenius, scheduled for October 15 – was announced as Barclays Center was tabbed to host it. At Tuesday’s first press conference, Wilder was expected to recall …

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EXPLANATORY: College name, image and licensing, HS sports

School is starting. That means new textbooks, new clothes — and maybe some new name, image and likeness deals for college and high school athletes eager to make some cash. Whether it’s social media posts, personal appearances, organizing sports camps (or even fishing tournaments), the ability to earn money is still relatively new for athletes. …

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The 49ers keeping Jimmy Garoppolo is a bad idea for Trey Lance

If Jimmy Garoppolo’s new, reworked contract with the 49ers includes weeks of mandatory acting classes that could turn him into a non-threatening model of a backup quarterback, excuse us if we don’t join the chorus of praise being heaped on the 49ers. -ave for not finding. a trading partner and being too scared to cut …

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Sports betting: Experts look to Massachusetts casino industry launch for insights into sports betting timeline

The competitive process for companies to bid for and secure one of the seven digital sports betting licenses created under a new law is likely to be “slow-moving” and involve very detailed applications, experts said during a forum Tuesday afternoon. . This assessment, provided during a Foley Hoag webinar, is based on the licensing process …

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Deshaun Watson leaves Browns as NFL suspension begins

At the same time his teammates started practicing, Deshaun Watson headed in a different direction. Cleveland’s rookie quarterback began serving his lengthy NFL suspension for sexual misconduct on Tuesday, a punishment that will keep Watson away from the Browns until Oct. 10. Watson was placed on reserve/suspended from the commissioner’s list shortly before practice began …

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The Chauncey Gardner-Johnson trade ends the Eagles’ outstanding season

from Ralph VacchianoFOX Sports NFC East Writer of Philadelphia Eagles were something of a surprise last season, especially after an ugly 2-5 start. With a rookie head coach and a first-year starter at quarterback, they somehow made the playoffs. However, their stay was short. And for GM Howie Roseman, it wasn’t nearly enough. “We’re not …

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