Kevin Durant's trade to Suns propels Phoenix's title aspirations into full gear

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Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is being traded to the Phoenix Suns, sources confirmed to Yahoo Sports; ESPN was first to report. And the Suns, new owner Mat Ishbia could barely go 48 hours before swinging big, going and throwing Durant a life raft after the Brooklyn Nets’ experiment predictably capsized. Kevin Durant got his wish, a few months later than he probably expected, following the blockbuster trade that will send him to the Phoenix Suns. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)But it didn’t scare anyone, at least not the teams with true championship aspirations like the Suns. Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant are no longer Brooklyn Nets teammates, but will now chase rings in the Western Conference.
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Andy Dalton becomes a meme with stellar TV shot of him after pick-6

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Southern Miss vs Texas State Prediction, Game Preview

Southern Miss vs Texas State prediction, game preview, how to watch. Fortunately, the Texas State offense is sputtering just as much – at least outside of a shocking upset over Appalachian State. The Southern Miss defense is strong, but they’re not at that level. Southern Miss is 0-3 when turning it over three times or more and 3-0 when it doesn’t. – College Football Expert Picks, Week 8Southern Miss vs Texas State Prediction, LineTexas State 23, Southern Miss 20Line: Southern Miss -2, o/u: 43.5ATS Confidence out of 5: 1.5Southern Miss vs Texas State Must See Rating (out of 5): 2.5– Predictions of Every Game– Bowl Projections | Rankings– Schedules, Scores For All 131 TeamsStory originally appeared on College Football News

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Bears-Patriots NFL Week 7 game: 3 keys for win on Monday Night Football

In order to make sure everyone is accounted for, the Bears will need to communicate constantly about their assignment. Further, Belichick always seems to find a way to stymie his opponents’ strengths, forcing them to play in uncomfortable scenarios. The Patriots will obviously try to mitigate the Bears’ run game, but the Bears are still the No. Story continuesPLAY CLEAN FOOTBALLOutside of the Packers game, you can make the argument that the Bears should have won every week this season. It might not be a blowout, but Belichick finds a way to win games like this.

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Conor McGregor reacts to UFC 280 main event, trades insults with Ben Askren and Ali Abdelaziz

Following Islam Makchachev’s title-earning UFC 280 main event victory Saturday in Abu Dhabi, McGregor posted a series of tweets directed at the promotion’s newest champion. The statements attracted the attention of notable figures from around the MMA world, including manager Ali Abdelaziz and former UFC welterweight Ben Asken among others. Abdelaziz openly criticized McGregor for personal insults in the past, and rehashed those sentiments once again in a quote tweet – for which McGregor had more insults for. — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) October 23, 2022Ben Askren takes and receives a shotStory continuesAskren also expressed distaste with McGregor’s inconsistent appearances in MMA competition. While he’s expressed openness to a McGregor fight in the past, Makhachev has his sights set on featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski.

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Player grades: Thunder loses to Nuggets, 122-117, in game that saw 11 ties and 11 lead changes

In the first of four matchups this season, the Thunder came up short against the Nuggets and lost 122-117 in a game that saw 11 ties and 11 lead changes. The Thunder matched up well with the Nuggets in this department as they shot 15-of-38 (39.5 percent) from three. That continues this game as Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points on 11-of-24 shooting to go along with seven assists. The only serious complaint about Mann from this game could be him just taking 11 shots in 28 minutes. Stop and pop for Tre Mann from DEEP 🔥pic.twitter.com/xkINWyiVCE — Thunder Nation (@ThunderNationCP) October 23, 2022Story originally appeared on Thunder Wire

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Pac-12 Power Rankings: Oregon Ducks now undisputed No. 1 team out west

It solidified what fans in Eugene have felt for a few weeks now — the Oregon Ducks are the best team out west. However, teams like Oregon State, Washington and — shockingly — Stanford all pulled off important victories. Colorado Buffaloes (1-6, 1-3) (Last Week: 12)(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)Week 8 Result: 42-9 Loss vs. Oregon StateNothing groundbreaking here. That may not seem like a big deal, but for an Oregon State program that has struggled as of late, it’s worth celebrating. We knew that the winner of Oregon vs. UCLA would be the top dog in this week’s rankings, and the Ducks left little doubt.

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Struggling Canucks remain winless after 'embarrassing' 5-1 loss to Sabres

“It was the first time I've ever been involved with that," head coach Bruce Boudreau said after the Sabres handed his Canucks a 5-1 loss. "We're playing away games but we're playing them really, really good and we're really starting to find our game." Victor Olofsson put away two goals and an assist, while Alex Tuch and Zemgus Girgensons also scored for the Sabres. Story continuesFifty seconds later, Olofsson put a shot past the Canucks' netminder for his second goal of the game. Mittelstadt sliced a pass across the slot and Olofsson snapped a shot past Demko to make it 3-1.

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Geno Smith credits Pete Carroll for Seahawks’ success: ‘He knows how to coach ball’

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