Tony Romo to the Texans? There’s growing sentiment within the NFL it could happen.; Colin Kaepernick made a political statement that could still matter as he seeks his next NFL job; Even in their absence, Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will dominate UFC 209; UFC 209: Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson meet in an epic lightweight clash; Adam Wainwright rented a car for a prospect so he wouldn’t have to walk everywhere; UFC 209 co-main event canceled after Khabib Nurmagomedov has medical issue; Stop freaking out about Leonard Fournette’s poor vertical at the combine; Marlins Park sells out — for World Baseball Classic game; Chip Kelly reportedly auditions for Fox Sports analyst role; Columnist thinks Adrian Peterson hit his son because his ancestors were ‘likely’ slaves; Chargers to fans: Come to StubHub Center, but don’t you dare use StubHub; Local TV reporter hilariously unaware that he’s interviewing Adrian Peterson; Jose Calderon got paid $415,000 to spend two hours as a Golden State Warrior; Brandon Marshall the latest to go as Jets continue to shed big-name veterans; The Rockets will smash the NBA three-pointer record. And maybe the Warriors.; The overlooked defensive flaws that could cost Kentucky in March Madness
 
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Adam Wainwright rented a car for a prospect so he wouldn’t have to walk everywhere
The star pitcher got the idea because of something similar that happened to him with he first entered a major league clubhouse.
UFC 209 co-main event canceled after Khabib Nurmagomedov has medical issue
UFC 209 scheduled to go on with four fights on the main card, including Tyron Woodley vs. Stephen Thompson.
 
Stop freaking out about Leonard Fournette’s poor vertical at the combine
There's no reason to jump to any conclusions about it. (Get it? Jump? Vertical?)
 
Tony Romo to the Texans? There’s growing sentiment within the NFL it could happen.
Houston, to some, makes the most sense as the veteran QB readies to move on from Dallas.
 
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Marlins Park sells out — for World Baseball Classic game
It turns out a faceoff between the United States and the Dominican Republic is a ticket mover.
 
Colin Kaepernick made a political statement that could still matter as he seeks his next NFL job
Several NFL front office executives say they think that any team interested in the QB will have to take the public reaction to his anthem protests into consideration.
 
The Rockets will smash the NBA three-pointer record. And maybe the Warriors.
Houston has the deep-ball fire to play Golden State's game and win.
 
Chip Kelly reportedly auditions for Fox Sports analyst role
Guy who never had much time for the media now apparently is seeking to join it.
 
 
Columnist thinks Adrian Peterson hit his son because his ancestors were ‘likely’ slaves
It's all “learned behavior,” you see.
 
Chargers to fans: Come to StubHub Center, but don’t you dare use StubHub
With only 30,000 seats to sell, team tries to crack down on fans who sell tickets on the secondary market.
 
Even in their absence, Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will dominate UFC 209
Need proof that the MMA fight game is now all about entertainment? Look no further than the two superstars who won't even be in attendance on Saturday night.
 
Local TV reporter hilariously unaware that he’s interviewing Adrian Peterson
The NFL free agent gives his take on road rage in man-on-the-street sound bite.
 
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Jose Calderon got paid $415,000 to spend two hours as a Golden State Warrior
Nice complete lack of work if you can get it.
 
Brandon Marshall the latest to go as Jets continue to shed big-name veterans
The 11-year veteran could be looking for a new team with which to break his postseason drought, the longest among active NFL players.
 
UFC 209: Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson meet in an epic lightweight clash
Whether or not Conor McGregor ever defends his lightweight title, the winner of this bout will be a worthy champion for the most talent-rich division in the UFC.
 
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