These five college basketball coaches make the most of what they’ve got; LeBron James on future White House visit: ‘We’ll have to cross that road if we get there’; UFC 205 takes Manhattan — with Conor McGregor, Eddie Alvarez leading the way; Can anyone in the NFL keep the Patriots from winning another Super Bowl?; Dwyane Wade has a ‘weird,’ victorious return to Miami as member of the Chicago Bulls; As attention turns to traditional powers, Villanova reminds that the champs are still here; How the 2017 NCAA tournament bracket projects on the season’s opening night; In an unusual show of politics, LeBron James campaigned for Hillary Clinton. Will he remain active now that she lost?; Cowboys’ Randy Gregory faces one-year suspension after reportedly failing another drug test; Alabama’s NFL-ringer scout team is perfectly legal. Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly hates it.; Argentina may not qualify for the World Cup and Lionel Messi is fuming; ‘First Take’ is moving from ESPN2 to ESPN in hopes of a ratings bounce; Stop what you’re doing and watch the Canucks goalie make an incredible diving save; TNT’s Ernie Johnson isn’t sticking to sports after Election Day; The Browns are clearly neither a good team nor a good bet; Raptors’ annual ‘Drake Night’ will be against another of his favorite teams, the Warriors; Roger Goodell doesn’t want full-time officials, thinks current group does ‘a great job’; Conor McGregor and Eddie Alvarez toss chairs at chaotic UFC 205 presser; Max Scherzer’s case for the NL Cy Young award isn’t without its flaws
 
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Cowboys’ Randy Gregory faces one-year suspension after reportedly failing another drug test
This would be the sixth failed drug test of his young career.
Alabama’s NFL-ringer scout team is perfectly legal. Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly hates it.
It “doesn't sound like college football to me,” he said.
 
Argentina may not qualify for the World Cup and Lionel Messi is fuming
The last time Argentina failed to qualify for the World Cup was in 1970.
 
These five college basketball coaches make the most of what they’ve got
Kelvin Sampson, Greg McDermott, Tubby Smith, Kevin Stallings and Jerod Haase are the best at picking up players who aren't blue-chip prospects and then developing their skills.
 
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LeBron James on future White House visit: ‘We’ll have to cross that road if we get there’
LeBron James said "we'll have to cross that road" when asked if he would visit Donald Trump after a potential future championship.
 
‘First Take’ is moving from ESPN2 to ESPN in hopes of a ratings bounce
ESPN continues to shuffle its daytime lineup and might not be done anytime soon.
 
Stop what you’re doing and watch the Canucks goalie make an incredible diving save
Ryan Miller's sliding save even earned a standing ovation from Red Wings fans.
 
UFC 205 takes Manhattan — with Conor McGregor, Eddie Alvarez leading the way
On the undercard at Madison Square Garden, Tyron Woodley will defend his belt against Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson, and Karolina Kowalkiewicz will aim for strawweight Joanna Jedrzejczyk's title.
 
 
TNT’s Ernie Johnson isn’t sticking to sports after Election Day
He didn't vote for either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton and is confused like many of us.
 
Can anyone in the NFL keep the Patriots from winning another Super Bowl?
It comes down to pass rush, versatility on offense and a little bit of any-given-Sunday luck.
 
Dwyane Wade has a ‘weird,’ victorious return to Miami as member of the Chicago Bulls
The former Heat star and three-time world champion returned to Miami for the first time since leaving the only franchise he had ever known.
 
The Browns are clearly neither a good team nor a good bet
It's time for the sharps' love affair with Cleveland to end.
 
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As attention turns to traditional powers, Villanova reminds that the champs are still here
The Wildcats want you to know they aren't going anywhere.
 
How the 2017 NCAA tournament bracket projects on the season’s opening night
If the season is truly over before it begins, then this is how the NCAA tournament will look this March.
 
In an unusual show of politics, LeBron James campaigned for Hillary Clinton. Will he remain active now that she lost?
Throughout his career, the NBA's best and most recognizable player has been hesitant to get involved in controversial issues. Lately, that's been changing.
 
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