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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2021 schedule: Biggest game, toughest stretch, plus season predictions Julius Randle, Christian Wood or Jerami Grant: Who’s the NBA’s Most Improved Player? Iowa freshman DL Jeff Bowie excelled at the ‘Little Rose Bowl, ’ now he’s ready for Kinnick Stadium Indians’ bullpen arms are powering the team’s strong start: Meisel’s Musings Why New York Rangers GM Chris Drury fired coach David Quinn, what it achieves and what comes next Las Vegas Raiders 2021 schedule: Must-watch games, predictions and the tough closing stretch Ten thoughts on 10 Gonzaga scholarship players as the Zags work to get back to the national title game Kansas City Chiefs 2021 schedule: Highly anticipated rematches and plenty of prime-time showdowns Why don’t the Magic play Wendell Carter Jr. and Mo Bamba at the same time? Rosenthal: Why the MLBPA has remained quiet on the Georgia voting rights law Miami recruiting: ‘It’s a battle, ’ but Hurricanes are in the mix for several blue-chip linebackers in the 2022 cycle Mike Soroka will have exploratory surgery on his Achilles. What does that mean for him and the Braves? Chacune à leur façon, les recrues forcent la main du Canadien Mythbusting NFL strength of schedule: Why the SOS valuation process is a big waste of time The Yankees needed someone to pick them up and Gerrit Cole did just that: ‘He is an absolute bulldog’ A QB-turned TE, Lamar Jackson’s favorite HS target, an aspiring artist: Breaking down the Ravens’ UDFA class NFL Week 1 odds: Early bettors move lines for the Chargers, Jaguars and Raiders NFL’s hottest-selling tickets for 2021 schedule: Tom Brady’s Bucs, Raiders, Patriots, Cowboys 2021 MLS Budget XI: The best bargains at each position Report: Massage therapist conducted ‘scheme’ to lure Ohio State football players into sexual relations Jared Mc Isaac’s resilience from shoulder woes could pay off for Red Wings: ‘He’s got a bright future’ What you need to know about the Yankees’ COVID-19 outbreak The South Side is buzzing as the White Sox finish off a sweep of the Twins NBA launches new social justice award named after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2021 NFL schedule observations: Best of Week 1, rookie watch, top MNF games and a lot of Aaron Rodgers Ranking the 12 most interesting games on the 2021 NFL schedule What next for Davy Propper? Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore agree to buy Timberwolves, Lynx for $1. 5B: Sources Appreciating Celtic’s ‘understated, humble’ captain Boyd, 20 years since he helped turn club around ‘I don’t want him forgotten’: Derek Boogaard’s family opens up, 10 years after his death Analyzing the Raiders: Breaking down their top three defensive picks — intriguing options and strong upside Manchester United fans: Discuss the Liverpool game with our reporter Laurie Whitwell Liverpool fans: Discuss the Manchester United game with our reporter James Pearce Twelve Wisconsin football players whose stock is rising following spring practice Russell Westbrook’s ‘seek-and-destroy’ mentality fuels his competitiveness and tenacity Connolly’s Tap Room: What’s the best baseball performance you’ve witnessed live? NHL hot seat watch: The players, coaches and GMs with the most on the line Kelvin Joseph film analysis: Checking for quality of the pivotal second-round cornerback Flyers 2020-21 report card: Grading everyone from Claude Giroux to the coaching staff to Carter Hart The Franchise: The Dallas Wings enters a new era under Vickie Johnson Ten Clemson players whose stock I’m buying after Tigers spring practice The 10 most important Hurricanes for a first-round victory over the Predators Cleveland Browns 2021 schedule: Tough second half will make playoffs a challenge New Tennessee DT Da’Jon Terry’s road from high school basketball to SEC football: ‘He’ll surprise a lot of people’ Stanley Cup tiers: Anonymous exec, coach, scout and player rate every playoff team Twelve thoughts on Cincinnati’s 12 scholarship players as the Wes Miller era begins Luis Nery takes great pride in being one of the current ‘tough-as-nails’ Mexican fighters When will Justin Fields make his debut as the Bears’ starting QB? An educated guess Should Urban Meyer have advised Tim Tebow to switch positions long ago? And how much would rivals pay to buy Nick Saban out of coaching? Why has the Cubs’ defense underperformed? Here are the reasons for their decline Psst … MLB base stealers have never been more successful, and here’s why A dozen thoughts on Louisville’s 12 scholarship players as Chris Mack loads up with more shooters Jacksonville Jaguars 2021 schedule: How far and how fast can Trevor Lawrence go? As rookies arrive, 49ers top scout Adam Peters goes deep on Trey Lance, Talanoa Hufanga and the entire draft class Victims of alleged sexual abuse sue USA Hockey and the University of Minnesota White Sox hitters Andrew Vaughn, José Abreu and Yasmani Grandal don’t look like themselves yet, but that’s OK Celtics season winding down on the lowest of notes with loss in Cleveland Why Jonas Johansson is starting with the top seed on the line, J. T. Compher in big-game mode, more: Avalanche takeaways Canadiens coach Dominique Ducharme says this difficult season made him grow, yet his most difficult time awaits Kurt Zouma, not Jorginho, will pay the highest price for the calamity against Arsenal Where will Arsenal and Chelsea finish in the Premier League this season? Damian Lillard has a feeling about these Blazers that he hasn’t had for years Join our Football Manager Masterclass and transform your team into a trophy-guzzling monster Manchester United put beds for players in corporate boxes at Old Trafford ahead of Liverpool clash Jequez Ezzard’s freaky athletic skills have been on full display for Sam Houston in FCS playoffs Is Don Granato the right head coach to lead the Sabres? Who are the other candidates for the job? Union’s $500 million grievance against MLB gives both sides new forms of leverage in CBA talks Phillies Six Pack: A closer look at Odúbel Herrera’s approach, Alec Bohm’s timing, Connor Brogdon’s fastball Mandel: New Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff has the right priorities — Now they must lead to a football resurgence Explained: Tottenham Hotspur’s Club Advisory Panel and the club’s strained relationship with the Supporters’ Trust Pac-12 hires George Kliavkoff as commissioner: Our league writers share their first impressions Chelsea vs. Leicester City: Best bets, odds and an interesting prop for the FA Cup final Miami Dolphins 2021 schedule: Tua Tagovailoa can prove the playoff talk is real Cleveland Browns 2021 schedule: It won’t be easy, but Browns can still be great Crystal Palace owe Roy Hodgson clarity – and the send-off he deserves Preakness Stakes 2021: Will Medina Sprit Run? Post time, TV schedule, how to watch and more Oklahoma has a top QB, as usual, in Spencer Rattler. And now its improved defense could propel a Playoff breakthrough What we’ve learned from the Blues’ 2020-21 regular season and what it means for the playoffs 2021 NHL playoff preview: Penguins vs. Islanders The other knee injury that made Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk think again about the Euros EFL play-offs preview: The 12 sides battling to win promotion this month Atlanta Falcons 2021 schedule: Expect bumps in the road for Arthur Smith’s team Conte savouring Inter’s Scudetto but club focus has turned quickly to cost-cutting Oregon OL George Moore’s growth ‘didn’t happen overnight, ’ but his time has finally arrived in Year 7 Gilmour faces tough choice at Chelsea after Tuchel’s tactics force him off against Arsenal Fourteen thoughts on the UConn women’s 14 scholarship players as the Huskies hunt for another title Take the Penn State football 2021 offseason fan survey: How do you feel about James Franklin’s Nittany Lions? 2021 NHL playoff preview: Capitals vs. Bruins Projecting the Lightning’s lineup for Game 1 of the NHL playoffs Fights that shaped my career: Tony Ferguson breaks down his most memorable bouts New England Patriots 2021 schedule: Must-watch game, toughest stretch record projection and more Zdeno Chara proved the Bruins wrong. And now they’ll see him up close in playoff series with Capitals How long to wait for a Rockies rebuild? And who will be the GM behind the wheel? It’s mailbag time The Hawks’ long, winding journey of rebuilding to playoff berth: ‘We’re here now’ How Boise State’s 2001 upset of Fresno State set the stage for 2 decades of dominance: ‘It was born from that game’ Carolina Panthers 2021 schedule: Revenge games for Sam Darnold and also Cam Newton Michigan State’s transfers: How they fit and what they bring to the Spartans Dehner Jr: Bengals schedule brings pressure-packed quirks and an advantageous order Sharks GM Doug Wilson identifies offseason priorities, with a full rebuild unlikely Zac Gallen has a UCL injury, and here’s what it means for the Diamondbacks Fortuna: Northwestern has botched its AD situation in every way imaginable MLS player salary breakdown: Top earners, highest-spending teams, best and worst values Cavaliers win for first time in three weeks, with Tristan Thompson back in town. Was that a good thing? Hall of Famer and Bay Area native Dennis Eckersley talks potential A’s relocation: ‘It would be painful’ With Pelicans eliminated from Play-In contention, here are three players to watch in final two games The night Manchester United fans tried and failed to get another match called off Kravitz: From Vols to Fever to Team USA to life, Tamika Catchings a Hall of Famer every step of the way Live Q&A: Keith Law answers your MLB draft questions at 1 p. m. ET Thursday Webber: ‘Farke wants to stay. We want to put his contract situation to bed’ Who’s in and who’s out? Inside Canada’s roster choices ahead of women’s worlds, 2022 Olympics Cubs, White Sox prepare to expand ballpark capacity to 60 percent: Dollars and sense An open letter to new Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff, College Football Playoff expansion enthusiast: Auerbach Keefer: 10 takeaways from Chris Ballard discussing new Colts Kwity Paye, Dayo Odeyingbo and more How D’Wayne Eskridge’s cornerback stint helped pave the wideout’s path to the Seahawks The passes that won Manchester City the title Vegas’ Marc-Andre Fleury, better than ever at 36, celebrates joining his idols in NHL record books Joel Piñeiro: What it’s like to start a season with a high ERA — and why it’s hard to bounce back 12 Questions with Brad Sweet (2021 edition) Surprises from the opening week in the minors, and the future is now for M’s as Jarred Kelenic, Logan Gilbert arrive New Orleans Saints 2021 schedule: Record prediction, must-watch game and a difficult road ahead Ten big thoughts on Michigan heading into Year 3 of the Juwan Howard era Revisiting 15 bold predictions for the Raptors 2020-21 season Fifteen years, 3 Stanley Cups and a brotherhood: Inside Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin’s powerful, quiet friendship ‘Rutzler the Relegator’ has a worrying ring to it – apologies Fulham and Bournemouth NHL missed out on nearly $3. 6 billion in revenue in 2020-21 because of limited attendance Gammons: Now the elder statesman, Evan Longoria remains driven, and is driving the surprising Giants forward Seattle Seahawks 2021 schedule: Pressure from the Rams, predictions and revenge games Quality over quantity: Bears capitalize on ‘unique opportunity’ in adding tackles Teven Jenkins, Larry Borom Tifo Video: How Lille are beating Paris Saint-Germain to the French title Hamstrung Pirates have a long ways to go after another lopsided series vs. Reds Philadelphia Eagles schedule breakdown: Predictions for how the season could go Does the Albert Pujols DFA foreshadow a similar Tigers’ ending for Miguel Cabrera? Arizona Cardinals 2021 schedule: Biggest game, toughest stretch, plus season predictions Devils debrief: What we learned from two days of exit interviews Losers in 6 of 7, Twins ‘not to the point’ of considering a sell-off Arsenal’s siege mentality and fall-back formation against Chelsea show Arteta and players are up for fight Jazz look almost helpless offensively at times as Blazers exploit absences of Mitchell, Conley FA Youth Cup: Jarell Quansah emerges as a leader during Liverpool’s semi-final victory Stoney quit Manchester United unhappy over budget restrictions and is considering offer from US Liverpool hope the lessons Matt Beard has learned in his six-year absence can help them back to the WSL What’s going right (and what’s going wrong) for the Giants Fantasy football 2021: Depth charts for all 32 NFL teams (UPDATED post-draft) Rangers coach David Quinn, by the numbers: Should player development have outweighed team results? Champions League final moved to Porto from Istanbul Kentucky lands commitment from Ty Ty Washington, 5-star point guard WNBA champion Seimone Augustus retires, joins Sparks coaching staff Chiefs acquire Mike Hughes, 2018 first-round pick, from Vikings Kevin De Bruyne to miss Newcastle trip with muscle injury Chris Wood: More touches, shots and goals – he’s back as Burnley’s talisman Haynes: Flames’ Johnny Gaudreau and Mark Giordano were ‘found money, ’ so don’t squander it now Titans schedule is light on national opportunities, heavy on tough tests Why are the Knicks running so many opening plays through RJ Barrett? The Athletic investigates Everton fans: Discuss the Aston Villa game with our reporter Patrick Boyland San Francisco 49ers 2021 schedule: Must-see game, toughest stretch, record prediction and more The 10 biggest offseason priorities for the Senators, ranked in order of importance Explained: Amortisation, delays and disapproval – the EFL’s appeal win over Derby As Logan Gilbert and Jarred Kelenic arrive, a look at how former Seattle prospects fared in their debuts Playing against Rangers: ‘It’s like they have 14 on the pitch’ Milwaukee Bucks best- and worst-case scenarios for NBA playoffs first round The Franchise: It’s time for the Indiana Fever to make their identity clear Film study with the Lions’ coordinators: Anthony Lynn talks speed, balance and offensive chess Charles Leno gives Washington a starting left tackle — and a ton of O-line options Blackhawks’ Jeremy Colliton on the timetable, Jonathan Toews, The System: ‘We’re going to be an elite team’ Pittsburgh Steelers 2021 schedule: Record prediction, AFC North projections, toughest games and more 32 NFL staff predictions: NFC West wide open; Bills, Buccaneers, Chiefs unanimous champs Maple Leafs report cards: ‘No life, no energy’ in sloppy overtime loss to Senators Red Sox have one of league’s best offenses, but one that still remains uneven A hot Teoscar Hernández hitting cleanup makes Blue Jays’ offence more dangerous: ‘It’s huge’ Vegas or Colorado in the 1st round of the playoffs? The Wild will find out Thursday ‘There’s no way this happens if it’s them’: Angry women’s golf coaches blame NCAA, host LSU for canceled regional Oram: Is it time for Lakers to worry about Le Bron James’ ankle? Free-falling Twins must avoid a repeat of 2011 and the huge mess that followed Diamondbacks went young in the bullpen, and the results have been predictably unpredictable Tammy Abraham and Adam Hlozek: What West Ham would get from two talented but different forwards NHL betting guide: Daily picks, odds, win probabilities and advice Upamecano exclusive: Outpacing Werner, ‘unbelievable’ Nagelsmann and turning down Man Utd at 17 Neil Redfearn: ‘I want to get Sheffield United Women promoted – but we don’t want to get battered every week’ Why will it be different this time for Norwich? Aston Villa fans: Discuss the Premier League clash with Everton What’s the Predators’ ideal lineup vs. the Hurricanes? Season’s biggest surprise? Pre-playoff mailbag MLB Tiers: From the Yankees to the Nationals — the Iconic, Good, Just OK and Bad baseball caps across the league Hoops, fellowship and Ramadan: How Enes Kanter and Mahmoud Abdelfattah use basketball to teach about Islam Chicago Bears 2021 schedule: The watchability rankings and the start of ‘Justin Fields Watch’ George Kliavkoff named new Pac-12 commissioner, calls for CFP expansion Rain-canceled NCAA women’s golf regional draws frustration from players, coaches 2021 Gold Cup schedule unveiled, featuring new format MLSPA releases player salaries: Carlos Vela and Javier Hernandez lead earnings Latest Premier League injury news ahead of FPL gameweek 36 Premier League clubs agree to three-year renewal of UK TV rights What happened in football today: May 13 2021 Liverpool Women appoint Matt Beard as new manager Knicks clinch first playoff berth since 2013 after Celtics lose to Cavaliers ESPN acquires La Liga rights through 2028-29 Chelsea Women in talks to sign Lauren James from Manchester United MLB, ESPN agree to 7-year extension through 2028 Beds added to corporate boxes to ensure Man Utd vs Liverpool starts on time Brewers’ Corbin Burnes sets record for most K’s without walk; streak ends at 58 EFL: Premier League TV deal preserves ‘unfair financial distribution model’ NFL ticket prices soaring for Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick, Raiders home games Target halts in-store sales of MLB, NFL, NBA, Pokemon cards starting Friday Target will stop selling trading cards, and it’s a brilliant move that collectors should embrace Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics - May 13, 2021 Ottawa Senators vs Toronto Maple Leafs - May 13, 2021 Brooklyn Nets vs San Antonio Spurs - May 13, 2021 Chicago White Sox vs Minnesota Twins - May 13, 2021 Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels - May 13, 2021 Houston Dynamo vs Sporting KC - May 13, 2021 Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans - May 13, 2021 Minnesota United vs Vancouver Whitecaps - May 13, 2021 Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings - May 13, 2021 San Jose Sharks vs Vegas Golden Knights - May 13, 2021 St. Louis Blues vs Minnesota Wild - May 13, 2021 Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers - May 13, 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks vs Miami Marlins - May 13, 2021 Los Angeles Dodgers vs Seattle Mariners - May 13, 2021 Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets - May 13, 2021 SJ Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders - May 13, 2021 Atlanta Braves vs Toronto Blue Jays - May 13, 2021 Aston Villa vs Everton - May 13, 2021 Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies - May 13, 2021 Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals - May 13, 2021 Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals - May 13, 2021 Chicago White Sox vs Minnesota Twins - May 13, 2021 Manchester United vs Liverpool - May 13, 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants - May 13, 2021 Charlotte Hornets vs LA Clippers - May 13, 2021 Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks - May 13, 2021 Boston Red Sox vs Oakland Athletics - May 13, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees - May 13, 2021 New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs - May 13, 2021 Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers - May 13, 2021 Atlanta Hawks vs Orlando Magic - May 13, 2021