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Russian ice hockey star Alex Ovechkin on Thursday announced he is forming a grass-roots movement called the Putin Team to rally support for the strongman ahead of 2018 polls. Ovechkin, who plays for NHL team Washington Capitals and captains the Russian national team, made the announcement on Instagram, saying: "Today I want to announce that I…
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The New York Knicks and team president Phil Jackson picked up their option on the remaining two years of his contract, ESPN reported on Thursday morning. New York has posted an 80-166 mark and missed the playoffs in each of the first three years under the watch of Jackson, who is making $12 million annually. Jackson,…
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President Donald Trump will not participate in the longstanding tradition of presidents throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at Washington Opening Day games due to a scheduling conflict. Trump, who was inaugurated on Jan. 20, was extended an invitation by the Nationals but declined, a team spokesman told ESPN. Washington opens its season on Monday against…
Former Penn State president Graham Spanier was convicted of one count of child endangerment on Friday over his handling of a complaint against retired assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. Spanier also was found not guilty of conspiracy and a second count of child endangerment. Spanier, who is a first-time offender, could face anywhere from probation to…
Former President Barack Obama didn't disappoint in his pick for the next NCAA national champion. The Obama Foundation posted Wednesday on Twitter the 44th president's NCAA men's and women's tournament brackets — complete with his signature. In the men's tournament, he's got North Carolina beating Duke to win it all. Obama is no stranger to picking…
After the New England Patriots pulled off a stunning upset victory against the Atlanta Falcons during the Super Bowl LI on Sunday, it didn't take long for crushed Falcons fans and livid anti-Patriots viewers to take to Twitter using the hashtag of "NotMySuperBowlChamps." When news circulated prior to the Super Bowl that President Donald Trump considered…
