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View photo . Al Horford has expanded the range on his jump shot. (NBAE via Getty Images) The NBA’s star-studded free-agent class this summer could include LeBron James and Kevin Durant, yet Atlanta Hawks big man Al Horford is confident he won’t get lost in the crowd. The nine-year veteran has had a solid career, averaging 14.3 points and nine rebounds per game. Yet he hasn’t stopped expanding his game….

In the slow march towards smarter everything, one specific space has been tough to take on: sports watches. No matter what anyone tells you, a very basic, very usable Garmin or Fitbit still beats smartwatches by a mile for usability and accuracy. However, products like the Motorola 360 Sport are quickly catching up. First the bad news: this isn’t quite the sports watch you’re looking for. It is basically a…

Ed Balls Former Labour politician Ed Balls on the Bake Off Following Samantha Cameron’s triumph in the first episode, Mr Balls will have to roll up his sleeves to equal her brilliance. But the father of three, who was taught to cook by his mum, is no stranger in the kitchen and apparently bakes birthday cakes for his children. Among his creations are an edible iPad, a pirate ship, a…

Monday, we conclude our trek through ranking the positions (Previous rankings: C | 1B | 2B | SS | 3B | LF | CF) with right field. We’ll have starting pitchers, relievers and DHs in the coming days. As was the case with previous rankings, let’s keep these things in mind: 1. We are ranking the players based upon which ones we’d most want to have for the 2016 season…

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It’s an old Wall Street truism: “Bulls make money, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered.” Two months ago, TV was drowned in ads for FanDuel and DraftKings, obnoxious, can’t-lose, get-rich-fast sports betting come-ons starring young men. That avalanche coincided with a gold rush of multimillion-dollar investors — pro sports leagues, their partner TV networks, teams and team owners, even the NFL players’ union — who didn’t seem to have a…

In the slow march towards smarter everything, one specific space has been tough to take on: sports watches. No matter what anyone tells you, a very basic, very usable Garmin or Fitbit still beats smartwatches by a mile for usability and accuracy. However, products like the Motorola 360 Sport are quickly catching up. First the bad news: this isn’t quite the sports watch you’re looking for. It is basically a…

RELATED: Bowyer to drive for HScott in 2016   HScott Motorsports and Clint Bowyer have welcomed a new sponsor. A VISINE paint scheme will adorn Clint Bowyer‘s No. 15 Chevrolet fielded by HScott Motorsports as primary sponsor in three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events this season. VISINE will also serve as an associate sponsor and marketing partner for the entire season.   The primary sponsorship includes the races at Auto Club Speedway on March 20, Texas Motor Speedway on…

German authorities have issued cartoon posters in public swimming pools The illustrations are warning migrants not to harass or grope women  Comes after migrants were banned from some swimming pools in Germany Three Syrian teenagers arrested in Munich for attack on girls at public pool Swedish police are sending undercover officers into Stockholm’s pools By Amie Gordon For Mailonline Published: 05:15 EST, 1 February 2016 | Updated: 11:50 EST, 1 February…

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Media playback is not supported on this device Pellegrini confirms Man City exit Pep Guardiola has agreed a three-year contract to become Manchester City manager in the summer. The 45-year-old, currently in charge at Bayern Munich, will replace Manuel Pellegrini, who will leave on 30 June. A statement from City said Chilean Pellegrini, 62, was “fully supportive” of the announcement being made. The club said negotiations with former Barcelona coach…

Whether you’re trying to patch together $100 for a youth trip or $100 million to pay for a facility upgrade, fundraising can be an arduous task. Even if you make an emotional connection with a prospective donor, there’s still the matter of convincing that person to give his or her hard-earned money away. On occasion, though, it happens naturally. When it does, it’s a beautiful thing — as Gophers baseball…

Texas high school baseball players are accused of running a “fight club” in the batting cages after a school district’s investigation also found that the team’s coaches subjected players to demeaning comments. Complaints from the players’ parents led to the revelation of the fight club, as well as reports that Plano East High School head baseball coach Travis Collins and assistant coach Reagan Allen subjected players to demeaning, and…

NORMAN — Cody Thomas leaned against the rail at the top of the dugout steps. These days, helmet and shoulder pads have been replaced by a baseball cap and cleats. Since the back-up Oklahoma quarterback announced a week ago that he was leaving football to concentrate on baseball, the crunch of tackles has given way to the ping of base hits.  But as Thomas watched the late innings of an intrasquad scrimmage during Oklahoma’s first official…

Say what you want about A.J. Preller’s offseason, the haul he received for Craig Kimbrel alone went a long ways toward beefing up the Padres’ depleted farm system. Nevertheless, the second-year general manager still has a long road to hoe. Even with the shortstop and center fielder of the future finally in hand (or so Preller hopes), the Padres’ farm system ranks 26th in the majors, according to Baseball America’s…

Mike Trout’s highlights are so good that they find new ways to live on forever. Last September, Trout robbed Seattle Mariners first baseman (and former Yankees prospect) Jesus Montero with this home-run saving grab in Los Angeles. While the video is on the internet for baseball fans to gawk at, Topps Company re-invented the still shot as baseball card. In a recent vote by MLB fans, the image of Trout jumping for…

In the slow march towards smarter everything, one specific space has been tough to take on: sports watches. No matter what anyone tells you, a very basic, very usable Garmin or Fitbit still beats smartwatches by a mile for usability and accuracy. However, products like the Motorola 360 Sport are quickly catching up. First the bad news: this isn’t quite the sports watch you’re looking for. It is basically a…

It’s an old Wall Street truism: “Bulls make money, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered.” Two months ago, TV was drowned in ads for FanDuel and DraftKings, obnoxious, can’t-lose, get-rich-fast sports betting come-ons starring young men. That avalanche coincided with a gold rush of multi-million dollar investors — pro sports leagues, their partner TV networks, teams and team owners, even the NFL players’ union — who didn’t seem to have…

Media playback is not supported on this device Things fans do on transfer deadline day Saido Berahino was staying at West Brom (again) while Aston Villa were only confirming failed signings, rather than actual done deals. Stoke’s Peter Odemwingie had not appeared in Marseille’s car park and Premier League managers were lining up to tell BBC Sport they would not be adding to their squads. Despite a record £1bn being…