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Kate Hairopoulos / Dallas Morning News:
Johnny Manziel's father: If son doesn't get help, QB 'won't live to see his 24th birthday' — Johnny Manziel's family is concerned for his well-being as his NFL career and personal life falter, but the quarterback has twice declined to be admitted to area rehabilitation facilities in the last week …
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Deion Sanders says Johnny Manziel's volatile relationship with Colleen Crowley ‘is crippling him’ — Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland.com By Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland.com — SAN FRANCISCO — Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders said Thursday that Johnny Manziel's volatile relationship with Colleen Crowley is his No. 1 problem.
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Emily Robinson / Netflix Media Center:
Netflix Renews Orange is the New Black for Three Additional Seasons — Jenji Kohan Commits to Continuing as Showrunner for Next Three Seasons of Lionsgate-Produced Series — Season Four Premieres on Friday, June 17 on Netflix
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
J.J. Hoover Wins Arbitration Hearing Against Reds — Right-hander J.J. Hoover has won his arbitration hearing against the Reds and will be awarded a $1.4MM salary as opposed to the $1.225MM figure submitted by Cincinnati, Jon Heyman reports (via Twitter). The Ballengee Group client …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Avoid Arbitration With Zach Britton — The Orioles have agreed to a $6.75MM salary to avoid arbitration with closer Zach Britton, Jon Heyman reports on Twitter. He was projected by MLBTR to earn $6.9MM, and his ultimate settlement point lands at the precise midpoint between his $7.9MM and the club's $5.6MM filing numbers.
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Ryan Gully / Eye Opener:
Hills That Defy Gravity: That's Weird — A strange phenomenon can be experienced on a hill in the small town of Middlesex, New York. The location on Newell Road has come to be known as “Spook Hill.” — At the peak of the road, just as the pavement appears to decline, a car stopped in neutral will roll backwards up-hill.
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Associated Press:
Reds Outfield Prospect Duran Suspended for Positive Test — NEW YORK — Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Juan Duran has been suspended for the first 80 games of the season under Major League Baseball's drug program following a positive test for three performance-enhancing substances.
Carson Cistulli / FanGraphs Baseball:
2016 ZiPS Projections - Milwaukee Brewers — After having typically appeared in the very hallowed pages of Baseball Think Factory, Dan Szymborski's ZiPS projections have been released at FanGraphs the past couple years. The exercise continues this offseason. Below are the projections for the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Andy Nguyen / Eye Opener:
We're Gunna Eat HOW Much On Super Bowl Sunday?! … Super Bowl is the second largest day for food consumption in the U. — S.? — Here are some — game day — numbers for you to chew on. — According to the National Chicken Council, more than 1.3 billion wings are expected to be devoured
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Tampa Bay Times:
WANTED: New home for American League baseball team — ST. PETERSBURG — Major League Baseball's version of House Hunters premiered Thursday when the Tampa Bay Rays released a one-page wish list for what the club wants in a new stadium. — 4 Months Ago 4 Months Ago 6 Months Ago
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Bill Novak / madison.com:
Ex-Badgers star Montee Ball arrested for allegedly battering girlfriend at Downtown hotel — Former Wisconsin Badgers star running back Montee Ball was arrested by Madison police early Friday after he allegedly pushed his girlfriend into a table at a Downtown hotel.
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WNCT-TV:
Continuing Coverage: Dave Mirra dead at 41 — GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) - People in Greenville and throughout the world are mourning the death of BMX legend Dave Mirra. — He lived in the city and helped grow the popularity of BMX in the east. Mirra was found dead Thursday afternoon.
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