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Case closed: Silver says Clippers needed 'competitive consequences'
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Will the Titans score any points against the Eagles? Can Ben Johnson solve Brian Flores' Vikings defense? Get ready for Week 2 with seven takes.
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No. 8 Rebels treating Kiffin's return as just 'another week'
Ole Miss junior Kewan Lacy and the Rebels are clearly aware of the attention that Lane Kiffin's return as LSU coach to Oxford this weekend is getting, but the home team is centering its attention "on the game plan and the game," the running back said.
Celtics' George ready to prove self in wake of controversial trade
Paul George acknowledged Celtics fans' angst toward the trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for him, saying it's understandable.

Retired Messi named to Argentina squad for Oct. 6 farewell game
Argentina name Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October in a match which is set to be the forward's farewell to international football.