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Ohio State football for @clevelanddotcom | Graduate of The Ohio University | I-Right Wiggle, 34 Switchblade

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Happy Saturday. Please enjoy two straight minutes of people falling on the same patch of ice last night in Athens.
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Alex Ovechkin’s 13-year, $124 million contract with the Capitals has now expired.
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#Bengals CB Cam Taylor-Britt: Q: You've got Buffalo next week- CTB: "Nah, they got us."
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Hayden Hurst just threw a South Carolina jersey over Tee Higgins' shoulder during the middle of his interview. "God, you look good in garnet"
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#Bengals players were given these shirts today in the locker room:
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Taylor Swift brought down Dan Snyder and saved the Washington Commanders franchise I will not be hearing any other opinions on this matter
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News: Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder has reportedly hired Bank of America to explore all team sales options, including selling the entire franchise.
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Jessie Bates on Cam Taylor-Britt: "You're going to see a lot of Cam Taylor-Britt over the next couple years here in Cincinnati."
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Here’s Marshal Yanda on Jeffrey Simmons, who he said spat in his face.
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That was Alex Ovechkin's 33rd goal of the season. That's important if you want to take a long-term view, because 33 is the number he needs to average per season over his 5 year contract to reach 895 goals and surpass Wayne Gretzky. Year 1:✔️
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The #Bengals ' left side of the offensive line: Orlando Brown Jr.: 6-foot-8, 363 pounds Cordell Volson: 6-foot-7, 313 pounds
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Lamar threw up the X after Dez Bryant’s first touchdown in three years.
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Alex Ovechkin is here for Caps practice. They'll practice today and tomorrow before heading to Florida tomorrow afternoon.
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Russell Westbrook on his return to DC: “I’m very appreciative of just the overall organization, the fans. They welcomed me and my family with open arms since day one when I got here."
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Ja'Marr Chase's hip had a hairline fracture when he did this lol
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JA'MARR CHASE FOR 60 YARDS TO GIVE THE BENGALS THE LEAD!!! 😍
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Kristaps Porzingis checks out with 41.6 seconds left and gets a nice ovation from the crowd. If that's the end of his night, he'll finish with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks in 21:19 on the floor.
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3 years
The last 32 hours in DC sports: -WFT beats Tom Brady, defending Super Bowl champion Bucs 29-19 -Capitals handle Penguins 6-1 -Wizards beat Pelicans 105-100 after 19-point comeback, tie second-best start in franchise history
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The Capitals have officially clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They've made the playoffs in 14 of the last 15 seasons.
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In the #Bengals five games this season, their defense has allowed: 16, 20, 12, 15 and 19 offensive points. They are 2-3.
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Capitals forwards Tom Wilson and Carl Hagelin as well as defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk are at the Wizards game tonight. Hagelin underwent eye surgery, so good to see him out and about.
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Former NDSU lineman Cody Mauch addressing the media here. Said he has a great relationship with #Bengals LG Cordell Volson, who has helped him through everything with the draft process.
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#Bengals DT B.J. Hill just ran into the tunnel saying "Yeah, we're fairly tough on defense. Fairly tough."
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Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history: Mike Gartner: 17 Alex Ovechkin: 16 Jaromir Jagr: 15
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#Bengals working out a handful of players today, among them was CFL QB Nathan Rourke, an Ohio University grad who was just named Most Outstanding Canadian.
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Hendrix Lapierre cannot stop smiling on the bench. Ovechkin just came over and tapped him on the head.
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Now, a really, really interesting offseason will commence in D.C. with an expansion draft coming, a flat cap still a problem and, most notably, Ovechkin's contract.
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2 years
Question: Do the Browns do anything different from anybody else against you guys? Burrow: "Well they have Myles Garrett. That's different than anybody else."
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Ja'Marr on this photo from @emchinn : "It's a cool photo...I hope they don't make nothing too big of it. It's fun to see though." Was this the first time he's ever done this to an opponent? "Nah. It's the first time they caught me doing it."
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This photo of Ja’Marr Chase & Minkah Fitzpatrick 💀 (📸 @emchinn )
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Former NHL defenseman Chris Pronger, who also suffered a cardiac arrest during a game, after he was struck with a slap shot in the chest. He ended up making a full recovery and was inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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Prayers that Damar Hamlin can have the same outcome that I was fortunate to have with my incident. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Damar, his family, teammates and the greater NFL community during this incredibly scary time. 🙏🏻
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Per FiveThirtyEight, the #Bengals now have greater than a 99% chance to make the postseason. They've also got a 61% chance to win the AFC North.
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I’ve got some news to share: Sunday will be my last day as a sports reporter for The Bryan Times. I’ve accepted a job with @NBCSWashington , where I’ll be covering the Baltimore Ravens and the Baltimore Orioles. I begin next week. I’m incredibly excited to get started!
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#Bengals Joe Burrow on a Super Bowl window: “The window is my whole career.”
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Marcus Johansson is here
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Updated all-time NHL goals list: 1. Wayne Gretzky — 894 2. Gordie Howe — 801 3. Alex Ovechkin — 767 Ovechkin is now just chasing down Mr. Hockey and The Great One. There's no one else.
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@ByEricSinger Alex Ovechkin's contract were it not for a few unstable years in the early 2010s, would look even better today than it does now. Cannot accurately put into words what he gave the franchise, city and league over the last 13 years. (I absolutely think he's coming back to D.C.)
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The Capitals' goaltending tandem next year: Darcy Kuemper Charlie Lindgren Total AAV of $6.35 million.
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Lapierre gets the rookie treatment and takes a few spins on the ice by himself before the rest of the Capitals join him for warmups.
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Darcy Kuemper said he's excited about the roster and thinks the Capitals are a team that can win. Said he's already gotten a few welcome texts from Capitals players.
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just realized I was in 6th grade when he signed his contract extension. The No. 1 song that week? "Low" by Flo Rida.
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Former Tennessee OT Darnell Wright pulls out his phone to answer a question about how many teams he's met with. Cincinnati was on that list, but it would've been more efficient if he just listed the teams who he hasn't met with.
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I graduated from Harvard. on the hocking
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Kayleigh McEnany says in briefing that Amy Coney Barrett is a "Rhodes scholar." Barrett did not receive a Rhodes Scholarship, but rather received a bachelor's degree from Rhodes College in Memphis. When reporter points that out, McEnany says, "My bad"
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Final: Capitals 6, Penguins 3. The Capitals got tying and leading goals from Tom Wilson and Alex Ovechkin. Samsonov recovered for a nice win after a shaky first period. And now, the playoff picture is *real* interesting.
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Taylor-Britt said today he was emotional because he saw his mom in the stands. He knew his parents were there, and everything from the win to his first INT all hit him after the game was over.
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An emotional @CamTaylorBritt_ ❤️
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#Bengals OC Brian Callahan says he hasn't heard back from the Colts about a second interview for their head coach opening.
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That's goal No. 775. He's 26 away from No. 2 Gordie Howe He's 119 away from No. 1 Wayne Gretzky
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Ovechkin ENG with 0.3 seconds left. Caps will win 4-2.
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3 years
You can hear Capitals fans chanting "ref you suck!" once again at Capital One Arena. Nature is healing.
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Standing ovation for Samsonov and the Capitals.
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The Wizards allowed just 37 points to the Raptors in the first half tonight. They didn't hold a team under 40 in the first half of any game last year (closest was against the Pistons on March 27th)
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Damar Hamlin just posted on Instagram:
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#Caps forward Tom Wilson was on the ice at MedStar this morning before practice, going through a few skating drills. He left the ice a little while ago. Game 6 is tonight at home. The Capitals practice as a team at 10:30, and we should get a better idea of his status then.
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Wrote about Cordell Volson, maybe the least talked about member of the Bengals' offensive line this season, and how he got to having such a big role for the playoffs:
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That's goal No. 764. He's 2 away from No. 3 Jaromir Jagr He's 37 away from No. 2 Gordie Howe He's 130 away from No. 1 Wayne Gretzky
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Ovechkin on the power play. It's 4-2 Capitals.
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Hamlin has been loaded onto the ambulance.
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Hurst said he had his parents overnight the jersey (which was his) before the South Carolina-Clemson game. "I had a hunch."
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Vitek Vanecek will start in net for the Capitals tonight, per Laviolette.
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Joe Burrow said he plays Super Smash Bros on road trip flights, since his film study is essentially done by that point. What does he do the night before a game now that there's no other football to watch? "Probably play more Super Smash."
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@editti22 revolutionary thought, but if you can't afford a team, maybe don't own one?
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Former Utah RB Tayvion Thomas said he's met with the #Bengals . He's listed at 6-foot-2, 238 pounds. Special teams was one of the things they spoke with him about.
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Johan Larsson will wear No. 22 for the Caps. The last person to wear that jersey number was Lucas Johansen. Marcus Johansson will wear No. 90. The last person to wear that jersey number was...Marcus Johansson.
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Hey everyone, I’ll be changing roles at NBC Sports Washington. I’m moving from coverage of the Ravens and Orioles to begin writing on the Capitals, Wizards and Washington Football Team. Looking forward to what lies ahead!
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Mark Andrews on new TE Luke Willson: "Luke has been incredible. He learned dang near our whole playbook in a week."
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#Bengals OT La'el Collins just posted this on his IG story, five months post knee injury.
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@michaelpRTD I know this is back awhile but AP blew his ACL down there 10 years ago too
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The Capitals have announced center Nicklas Backstrom underwent left hip resurfacing surgery on Friday. He will begin his rehabilitation and "lengthy recovery process" immediately.
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Hey y'all. Today is my last day with NBC Sports Washington. I loved the 3 years I had there. Want to thank @bmcnally14 and @joecervone for all their help through the years, and @JJReganNBCS and @ChaseHughesNBCS for being incredible co-beat writers and even better people.
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Hi, time for some personal news: I’ve accepted a job as a sports reporter for The @bryantimes and will be moving to Bryan, Ohio to cover high school sports. Incredibly excited for what’s next.
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Ohio State Buckeyes: Not in the tournament. Ohio Bobcats: Still in the tournament.
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Caps have started their first practice post All-Star Game. Kempny is on the ice, Ovechkin is not. Kuznetsov and Wilson, the team's All-Stars, are here.
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Starting next week, I'll be covering the Cincinnati Bengals for @clevelanddotcom . Super excited to get started with the season!
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..."A lot of people last year even counted us out as a team and a lot of guys are still here, people on the coaching staff as well, so it was good to see a lot of those guys. Happy to be part of an organization that believed in the things I’m able to do."
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Hakeem Adeniji starts at right tackle for the #Bengals tonight. They signed CB Allan George off the practice squad, and elevated QB Jake Browning from the practice squad to the active roster. OT Isaiah Prince was not elevated from the practice squad.
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IMO this is exactly the type of pick the Caps needed to make. They needed an injection of top six skill into the organizational pipeline, and they certainly got it
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JJ Regan
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Caps go with the high risk, high reward pick. Was considered one of the top players in the draft before his diagnosis
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I just saw one of the worst blown calls I've ever seen in North Dakota State-Incarnate Word. I'm in awe. Always good when the announcers go, "WHAT?!?"
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I’m told the expectation is for the #Ravens to sign veteran offensive lineman Parker Ehinger today. Ehinger, 27, played two games for the team last year. He’d serve as some now-needed depth at tackle in the wake of Andre Smith’s opt-out.
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Donald Trump has a 3-1 lead in states. Know who else had a 3-1 lead?
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Per Caps: Tom Wilson underwent a successful surgical procedure on his left knee to reconstruct his torn ACL. Wilson is expected to miss 6-8 months.
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Hey y'all, quick job update: I’ll be changing beats with I’m moving over from coverage of the Bengals to coverage of Ohio State football. My first day is next Monday. Excited to get to Columbus and get started!
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Peter Laviolette on Tom Wilson: "Right now Tom is day-to-day. We always hope for the best with players. He’s listed as day-to-day, and hope to see him down the road.”
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Blue lights at Paycor Stadium for Damar Hamlin.
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Updated top 5 all-time NHL goals list: 1. Wayne Gretzky — 894 2. Gordie Howe — 801 3. Jaromir Jagr — 766 4. Brett Hull — 741 5. Alex Ovechkin — 732
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Got a video of one of Keenan Jackson’s dunks tonight, courtesy of a lob from Riley Lucas. Sam Rychener of Pettisville won the contest at the Cage Classic.
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2-minute warning here. But Justice Hill looked down before the first down. Should be 4th and inches.
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NFL just released official clinching scenarios: #Bengals can win the AFC North this week with a win *and* a Ravens loss/tie, OR a tie and a Ravens loss. Otherwise, the AFC North comes down to Week 18
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USFA RB Ty’son Williams, who was just signed a few days ago, has had an impressive night on the ground showing nice speed. He’s got the only offensive touchdown.
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Now that Caps breakdown day is complete, we've officially entered the offseason. Thanks to everyone who read/followed along during both the Caps and Wizards seasons. I had a blast this year.
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T.J. Oshie on Ovechkin: "I've never met anyone tougher. We all hope he's fine. I just talked to him, I think he'll be alright."
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Bills team is huddled together on a knee, praying. Hamlin received chest compressions and an IV on the field before being loaded onto the stretcher.
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T.J. Oshie said the Caps had players-only meetings after their last 2 losses. "We’ve talked about our identity and how we have to play...we’re not playing our brand of hockey. We’re not playing to our identity. I don’t think any amount of coaching would get you out of that."
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Back to back AFC North primetime games. The Bengals host the Bills on Monday Night Football. If the Ravens lose, and then Bengals win, Cincinnati clinched the AFC North. Any other result means the division comes down to Week 18.
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Ravens-Steelers game next Sunday has been flexed to 8:20 p.m; Rams-Chargers is out of the Sunday night slot.
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7 years
I'm not gonna say that Athens is perfect, but it's snowing on Santa Fest. You do the math.
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5 years
I’m at Fairview High School tonight for the Apaches home opener against Continental. Tip will be at about 7:30. Also noteworthy, a Fairview student has a sign that says “I hope both teams just have fun.” So that’s nice.
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Final: Capitals 5, Stars 0. Vitek Vanecek with the 30-save shutout. Braden Holtby gets chased after two periods. Caps with a much needed offensive outburst. They are 24-12-9.
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From earlier today: Hunter Bostater signs his LOI to play baseball at Tiffin University next season. His mom, Sheila, and dad, Tony, sit beside him, while assistant coach Scott Hall, brother Austin and coach Andy Singer look on from behind.
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this Eagles touchdown looked familiar...
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Timothy Burke
7 years
hello friends, here is an awesome football play
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@AndrewRobertLow IMO Ovechkin has earned the right to whatever contract he wants to end his career in DC with.
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#Bengals OT La'el Collins: "At the end of the day, I feel like if I had to play today, I could put a brace on it and I could go to work. I know my knee is locked in and stable."
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@SamanthaJPell what if they did the puppy bowl but for hockey
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