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The article discusses the late Chicago, Illinois mafia member Tony Accardo who worked as a bodyguard and enforcer for then-mafia leader Al Capone in the early 20th century, and it mentions how Accardo is the great-grandfather of Ohio State University defensive end Nick Bosa who is expected to become the seventh member of his family to play in the National Football League (NFL). Accardo's mafia career and power are examined, along with ex-NFL players John Bosa and Eric Kumerow.

The article discusses the career of former U.S. chess champion Lisa Lane, and it mentions how Lane, who became the first chess player to be featured on the cover of "Sports Illustrated" magazine in 1961, quit playing chess because she felt the game of chess was not willing to accept someone who did not match the game's standard for a female chess player. Lane's friend and fellow chess player Bobby Fischer is mentioned, along with Lane's disappointment with the lack of pay equity in chess.

The article discusses the impact that National Football league (NFL) rule changes are having on defensive pass rushers such as Clay Matthews and quarterbacks such as Matt Ryan as of 2018, and it mentions efforts to protect the health of quarterbacks. Violence in football, brain damage, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) are examined, along with roughing-the-passer penalties during NFL games. It states that an NFL passing yardage record was set on September 30, 2018. Football statistics-related forecasts are provided regarding touchdown passes and passing attempts by quarterbacks such as Kirk Cousins.

The article discusses the author's claim that African American Olympic Games athletes John Carlos and Tommie Smith, who are known for raising their fists in protest during the 1968 Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City, Mexico, continue to be symbols of dissent as of 2018. Racial inequality in America is examined, along with the lack of a close relationship between Carlos and Smith. It states that the Olympic Games protest was part of a movement organized by sports sociologist Harry Edwards.

The article discusses how the New York Yankees Major League Baseball team came back from a 14-game deficit to overtake the Boston Red Sox squad and win the American League pennant in 1968, and it mentions a strike involving the pressmen working for "The New York Times," "New York Post, and "The New York Daily News" newspapers. The Bronx Zoo and the documentary film "14 Back" are assessed, along with the late team owner George Steinbrenner, then-public relations executive Mickey Morabito, and deceased manager Billy Martin.

The article discusses the success of the Troy University football team in 2018, and it mentions the squad's preparations prior to defeating the University of Nebraska football team in Lincoln, Nebraska. Coach Neal Brown, college football practices, and staff meetings are assessed, along with football players' meals involving lasagna, turkey breasts, and ice cream. Walk-throughs involving game formations are assessed, along with pregame dance parties.

The article discusses ex-National Basketball Association (NBA) player and college basketball coach Penny Hardaway's effort to turn the University of Memphis basketball team into a contender as of 2018, and it mentions Hardaway's former role as a player on the Memphis State University basketball team in the 1990s. Hardaway's knee injuries in the NBA are addressed, along with Hardaway's replacement of fired head coach Tubby Smith.

The article discusses various aspects of Arizona State University's (ASU's) hiring of television personality and ex-National Football League coach Herm Edwards to lead the ASU football team in 2018. According to the article, Edwards had been out of coaching for 10 years prior to being hired at ASU. His former role on the "NFL Live" television program is assessed, along with team harmony and Edwards' relationships with players.

The article discusses Major League Baseball (MLB) player Chris Davis of the Baltimore Orioles team who has the worst batting average and second-worst slugging percentage of all MLB players in 2018, and it mentions how Davis also recorded the most home runs for the Orioles organization in two different seasons. Davis' seven-year, 161 million dollar contract with the Orioles team is assessed, along with hitting-related timing and Davis' baseball bat swing technique.

The article discusses the performance of Major League Baseball first baseman Matt Carpenter during the 2018 season, and it mentions how Carpenter, who is hoping to lead his St. Louis Cardinals team to the playoffs, is a candidate for professional baseball's Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award. Winning is addressed in relation to Carpenter's homemade salsa, his 35 home runs, and the Cardinals' role as the first place team in the National League's Central Division.

The article discusses the authors' reasons why the Seattle Seahawks National Football League (NFL) team, which won a Super Bowl championship in the 2013-2014 season, never became a sports dynasty, and it mentions disdain for quarterback Russell Wilson and tensions between the squad's offensive and defensive players. Ex-Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman and coach Pete Carroll's philosophy are addressed, along with Wilson's relationship with Carroll.

The article discusses the performance of National Football League (NFL) quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his Kansas City Chiefs team in the first two weeks of the 2018-2019 NFL season, and it mentions the attitudes of football team general managers, as well as the possibility of the Chiefs making it to the NFL's Super Bowl championship game. According to the article, Mahomes was the backup to then-starting quarterback Alex Smith during the 2017-2018 season.

The article discusses defensive end Robert Quinn who plays for the Miami Dolphins National Football League (NFL) team, and it mentions the reasons why Quinn raises his fist in protest during the playing of America's national anthem at NFL games. Police-involved shooting deaths in the U.S. and former quarterback Colin Kaepernick's political activism are examined, along with racism in America, grassroots work, and Quinn's parents.

The article discusses the 2018-2019 National Football League (NFL) season in relation to the legalization of sports betting in America, and it mentions football-related gambling odds involving quarterback Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns football team, sad face emojis, and fans of the Los Angeles Chargers squad. Coach Hue Jackson and running back Saquon Barkley are examined, along with coach Bill Belichick and ex-quarterback Brett Favre.

The article presents a roundtable discussion featuring various National Football League (NFL) players such as T.J. Lang and coaches Hue Jackson and Frank Reich who offer advice on how quarterbacks can avoid getting injured during the 2018-2019 NFL season. The running habits of quarterbacks such as Carson Wentz are addressed, along with passing and the views of NFL quarterbacks such as Andrew Luck, Eli Manning, and Matthew Stafford.

The article discusses 42-year-old U.S. professional golfer Tiger Woods' athletic ability as of 2018, and it mentions his performance at the PGA Championship tournament, as well as his goal of surpassing ex-golfer Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major golf tournament victories. It states that Woods, who has won 14 major golf events in his career, has not won a tournament in the last five years. Fellow golfers Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson are assessed.

The article discusses the Oakland Athletic's (A's) Major League Baseball team's success during the 2018 season, and it mentions undervalues baseball players, the book "Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game," and the interpersonal connections between the various players on the A's squad such as Khris Davis, Matt Chapman, and Jed Lowrie. The team's payroll restrictions are assessed, along with the 2002 A's team which won over 100 games.

The article discusses Houston, Texas native Ed Oliver's decision to play defensive end for the University of Houston team, and it mentions how Oliver has already announced that he plans to enter the 2019 National Football League (NFL) draft. Oliver's athletic skills are addressed, along with his body size and the impact that Oliver has on college quarterbacks. Defensive coordinator A.J. Blum is assessed.

The article discusses the author's claim that the key to the success of the University of Wisconsin's football team is the five players who comprise the squad's offensive line as of 2018, and it mentions how center Tyler Biadasz, left guard Michael Deiter, right guard Beau Benzschawel, right tackle David Edwards, and left tackle Jon Dietzen hold weekly meetings at a Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. chain restaurant. Offensive college football statistics are also assessed.

The article discusses the Clemson University football team's defensive line which is comprised of players such as Clelin Ferrell, Dexter Lawrence, Christian Wilkins, and Austin Bryant, and it mentions how these four college athletes are determined to win a national championship in 2018 and become the best defensive line in American college football history. Clemson University's effort to secure a fourth consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) title is examined, along with claim that the four football players are known as the Power Rangers.

The article discusses the Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball team's plan to end the longest playoff drought in the history of professional sports in 2018, and it mentions how the baseball team is utilizing mental coaches, sleep specialists, and data analysts to help the franchise's players. It states that the Mariners have not participated in the playoffs since 2001. General Manager Jerry Dipoto and players such as Jean Segura and Dee Gordon are assessed.

The article discusses professional golfer Francesco Molinari's victory at the 2018 British OPen golf tournament, and it mentions how Molinari is the first Italian golfer to ever win a major golf championship. According to the article, Molinari defeated fellow golfers such as Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, and Rory McIlroy at the British Open. Golfer Edoardo Molinari, who is Francesco Molinari's brother, is addressed.

The article discusses the potential impact that National Basketball Association (NBA) free agent star LeBron James' decision to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers team might have on the 2018-2019 NBA season and the Lakers organization's effort to win a 17th NBA championship title. The history of the Lakers team is addressed, along with team president Magic Johnson and sports agent Rich Paul. James' former role on the Cleveland Cavaliers squad is assessed.

The article discusses several proposed trades involving Major League Baseball (MLB) players prior to the league's deadline on July 31, 2018, and it mentions potential transactions involving infielder Manny Machado of the Baltimore Orioles team, pitcher Ian Anderson of the Atlanta Braves squad, and pitcher Jacob deGrom who plays for the New York Mets team. According to the article, the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise might trade to acquire second baseman Scooter Gennett.

The article discusses Major League Baseball (MLB) star Mike Trout's athletic ability and his success during the 2018 baseball season, and it mentions his role on the Los Angeles Angels team, as well as the author's claim that Trout is the best MLB player. Trout's hitting ability and home runs are examined, along with the expectation that Trout will surpass former MLB star Mickey Mantle to become the third-highest Wins Above Replacement for any position player in his first eight seasons.

The article discusses professional golfer Brooks Koepka who has won two-straight U.S. Open golf tournament titles in 2017 and 2018, and it mentions how Koepka enjoys playing the role of an underdog who is not expected to win. According to the article, Koepka is ranked as the fourth best golfer in the world as of 2018. The PGA Tour association and Koepka's childhood in West Palm Beach, Florida are examined, along with golf coach Pete Cowen and caddie Ricky Elliott.

The article discusses the offensive skills of former National Basketball Association (NBA) players Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond, and Chris Mullin who were known by the moniker Run TMC when they played together on the Golden State Warriors team from 1989 to 1991. Ex-coach Don Nelson is addressed, along with the claim that Run TMC averaged 72.5 points per game during the 1990-91 NBA season. The history of the Warriors franchise is assessed.

The article discusses various aspects of the life of Dominican former Major League Baseball (MLB) star Sammy Sosa who is known for hitting 66 home runs during the 1998 MLB season. According to the article, Sosa is not one of the 89 baseball players who were named in the 2007 Mitchell Report which deals with steroid use by MLB players. It states that then-fellow baseball star Mark McGwire, who hit 70 home runs in 1998, admits to taking steroids while playing baseball. Suspicion regarding Sosa's potential use of illegal performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) is assessed, along with changes in his skin tone.

The article presents an interview with former tennis star Martina Navratilova who discusses various topics including her Wimbledon Championships tennis tournament wins, the erosion of human rights around the world, and the relationship between social media and sports. Navratilova's views about U.S. President Donald Trump are addressed, along with Trump's immigrant family separation policy and American White House visits by athletes.

The article discusses former National Football League (NFL) wide receiver Dwight Clark's battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) as of 2018, and it mentions Clark's career with the San Francisco 49ers football team, as well as his relationships with his former teammates such as Roger Craig and Ronnie Lott. An ex-49ers team owner named DeBartolo is addressed, along with the possibility that a gathering in Montana featuring Clark and former coaches and players might be their last.

The article discusses how it has been 25 years since the last episode of the television comedy series "Cheers" featuring an ex-baseball pitcher named Sam "Mayday" Malone who worked as a bartender. Various changes involving cocktails, technology, and baseball terminology are examined, along with an assessment of how Malone would behave as a bartender-bar owner in the twenty-first century. Other television character such as Dr. Frasier Crane are addressed.

The article discusses the views of several former Major League Baseball pitchers such as Nolan Ryan, Tom Glavine, and Pedro Martinez regarding their favorite pitching performances, and it mentions how then-pitcher Randy Johnson struck out 12 batters in the Seattle Mariners baseball team's one-game playoff victory in 1995. According to the article, Ryan threw the seventh no-hitter of his career at age 44 in 1991. A rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees squads is assessed.

The article discusses various trends in the 2018 Major League Baseball season as of May 2018, and it mentions the athletic talents of baseball players such as Aaron Judge, Max Scherzer, and Billy Hamilton. According to the article, rightfielder Mookie Betts is the best player on the Boston Red Sox team. Statistics on strikeouts and hits is examined, along with teams such as the Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, and New York Yankees.

The article discusses the possibility that the Boston Celtics National Basketball Association (NBA) team could make it to the 2018 NBA Finals, and it mentions the Celtics playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers squad, as well as the claim that some people view the Celtics as underdogs who are expected to lose to the Cavaliers. Coach Brad Stevens is addressed, along with basketball players LeBron James, Al Horford, and Jayson Tatum.

The article discusses the performance of the Golden State Warriors National Basketball Association (NBA) team during the 2017-2018 NBA Season and the NBA playoffs, and it mentions basketball players such as Draymond Green, James Harden, and Steph Curry. General Manager Bob Myers is addressed, along with the Warriors' Western Conference finals series against the Houston Rockets squad. Basketball coaches and game plans for the playoffs are assessed.

The article discusses the baseball pitching-related skills of Oregon State University baseball pitcher Luke Heimlich who plead guilty to a felony charge of molesting his niece when he was 15 years old, and it mentions the uncertainty that is associated with Heimlich's role in the Major League Baseball draft in 2018. According to the article, Heimlich is one of the most talented pitchers in American college baseball. Second chances for people who have committed crimes are examined, along with concerns about who knew about Heimlich's criminal past.

The article discusses Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Clayton Kershaw and his goal of winning a World Series championship as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. Kershaw's athletic skills are addressed, along with his success in baseball and the possibility that he could enter free agency following the 2018 MLB season. Regular season and postseason pitching statistics are also provided.

The article discusses the 2018 National Football League (NFL) draft and general manager John Dorsey's attempt to secure a franchise quarterback for the Cleveland Browns NFL squad by drafting University of Oklahoma star player Baker Mayfield with the number one draft pick, and it mentions how the Browns have made several quarterback-related drafting errors over the years. The history of the Browns organization is assessed, along with former quarterbacks such as Johnny Manziel and Tim Couch.

The article discusses the offensive skills of the various players on the Houston Rockets National Basketball Association (NBA) team as of 2018, and it mentions guard James Harden's athletic ability and his performance in the 2018 NBA playoffs. Coach Mike D'Antoni is addressed, along with Harden's teammates such as Gerald Green, Chris Paul, and Trevor Ariza. The success of the Rockets team during the 2017-2018 NBA season is examined, along with shooting, an Offensive Efficiency Rating (OER) statistic, and defense in basketball.

The article discusses the performance of University of Oklahoma freshman basketball point guard Trae Young during the 2017-2018 season, and it mentions Young's shooting and passing skills. Young's three-point shooting ability is addressed, along with coach Lon Kruger and the claim that Young leads all U.S. college basketball players in assists per game and assist rate as of February 2018. Young's high school basketball career is assessed.

The article discusses the success of the Las Vegas Golden Knights National Hockey League (NHL) expansion team during the organization's inaugural season in 2017-2018, and it mentions how the Golden Knights have won 334 games as of February 3, 2018. Several Golden Knights players are mentioned, including Marc-André Fleury, James Neal, and David Perron. According to the article, the Golden Knights are on pace to outperform all other expansion teams in the history of professional sports.

The article discusses the football player-related needs of all 32 National Football League (NFL) teams at the start of the 2018 NFL offseason period, and it mentions the management of the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, and Buffalo Bills football squads. Wide receivers and edge rushing defensive players are examined, along with quarterback Andy Dalton and free agency. The offensive needs of the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers teams are assessed.

The article discusses various aspects of the Philadelphia Eagles National Football League (NFL) team's first Super Bowl championship victory in 2018, and it mentions the Eagles' ability to defeat the New England Patriots squad led by quarterback Tom Brady. Head coach Doug Pederson's play-calling ability and the performance of quarterback Nick Foles are examined, along with general manager Howie Roseman and starting quarterback Carson Wentz's torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. A touchdown pass thrown by tight end Trey Burton and caught by Foles is examined.

The article discusses various racial incidents in Missouri in connection with college basketball coach Cuonzo Martin's decision to accept a job as the head coach of the University of Missouri men's basketball squad, and it mentions protests and the police shooting deaths of black teenager Michael Brown in 2014 and African American resident Anthony Lamar Smith in 2011. Racial unity and college basketball player recruitment are examined, along with college basketball player Michael Porter Jr.

The article presents a joint interview with former National Basketball Association (NBA) players such as Sarunas Marciulionis and Chris Mullin and ex-NBA coach Don Nelson who discuss topics such as Lithuanian athlete Marciulionis' impact on the NBA, and it mentions several other foreign-born basketball stars such as Dirk Nowitzki and Serge Ibaka. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the NBA's effort to integrate international players since the 1980s are examined.

The article discusses various aspects of the University of Alabama football team's national championship victory over the University of Georgia squad in 2018, and it mentions coach Nick Saban's decision to replace starting quarterback Jalen Hurts with true freshman backup player Tua Tagovailoa at the start of the second half of the game. According to the article, Saban won his sixth national title and tied the late coach Paul "Bear" Bryant for the most championships won by a single coach. Tailback Najee Harris and teammate DeVonta Smith are examined.