Falcons face tight draft with few picks and big needs
Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Dan Quinn navigate the 2016 draft with only five selections, planning to trade down for more picks while targeting safety, linebacker, and wide receiver positions. The piece notes past draft hits and misses and identifies potential targets like Leonard Floyd and Myles Jack.
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Lightning eliminating Red Wings in 1 0 playoff win
Ben Bishop stopped 34 shots as Alex Killorn's late third-period goal, set up by Ryan Callahan, gave the Tampa Bay Lightning a 1-0 victory that clinched their series over Detroit and sent them to the second round. Killorn netted his second game winner of the series. Detroit was held to eight goals in the series and failed on a 5-on-3 early.
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Perry reflects on modern game rules and long term health
Former Clemson star Perry discusses faster play, weight training, and rule changes aimed at reducing head injuries. He acknowledges the benefits of CTE screening and the need to balance safety with aggressiveness. He jokes about missing his era’s higher scoring offense and notes how today’s Clemson offense would have changed his teams.
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Durant fuels Thunder past Mavericks in Game 3 rout
Kevin Durant scored 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 131 102 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 of the first round. Russell Westbrook added 26 points and 15 assists as Dion Waiters and Enes Kanter contributed. Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas with 16 points but the Mavericks could not maintain pace.
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