Buzzing: Report: Verizon will end sponsorship of Wizards, Capitals arena

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Report: Verizon will end sponsorship of Wizards, Capitals arena

The Washington Wizards\' and Washington Capitals\' home arena will no longer be known as the Verizon Center, Sports Business Journal\'s Terry Lefton reports.

Published on May 19, 2015 at 01:25AM

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Buzzing: Thunder never approached UConn's Kevin Ollie about coaching job

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Thunder never approached UConn's Kevin Ollie about coaching job

The Oklahoma City Thunder never approached UConn coach Kevin Ollie about the Thunder\'s head coaching job, SI.com\'s Chris Mannix reports.

Published on May 19, 2015 at 12:22AM

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Buzzing: New Flyers coach Dave Hakstol now under hot spotlight

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New Flyers coach Dave Hakstol now under hot spotlight

The Flyers\' hiring of Dave Hakstol was a bold move, but there\'s a reason why coaches rarely make the jump from college to the NHL. 

Published on May 18, 2015 at 11:51PM

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Buzzing: 49ers defensive lineman Justin Smith announces retirement

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49ers defensive lineman Justin Smith announces retirement

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday.   

Published on May 18, 2015 at 11:16PM

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Buzzing: Dolphins sign QB Ryan Tannehill to extension through 2020 season

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Dolphins sign QB Ryan Tannehill to extension through 2020 season

The Miami Dolphins signed quarterback Ryan Tannehill to a contract extension that runs through the 2020 season, the team announced on Monday.

Published on May 18, 2015 at 11:16PM

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Buzzing: Joao Sousa defeats similarly-named Joao Souza in Geneva Open match

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Joao Sousa defeats similarly-named Joao Souza in Geneva Open match

Two players with eerily similar names played on Monday at the Geneva Open. 

Published on May 18, 2015 at 11:16PM

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Buzzing: Odell Beckham Jr. says NFL players deserve more money

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Odell Beckham Jr. says NFL players deserve more money

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. told the Huffington Post that thinks NFL players should make more money.

Published on May 18, 2015 at 09:30PM

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