New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski's 2013 season was an injury-plagued one, costing him nine games. But the dynamic tight end returned in a big way in 2014 and posted big numbers, making him the obvious choice for the Associated Press' Comeback Player of the Year award. The Gronkowski won the award Saturday evening. After catching just 39 passes for 592 yards and four scores in seven...

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Bye, bye, bye to any doubt. celebrated his 34th birthday by finally confirming wife Jessica Biel's pregnancy in an Instagram that is almost too adorable for words: A photo posted by Justin Timberlake (@justintimberlake) on Jan 31, 2015 at 3:29pm PST . Timberlake's former 'N Sync band mate Joey Fatone even talked about the news back in December. Even so, the couple has generally been...

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Houston Rockets veteran returned to Detroit for the first time since getting cut by the Pistons earlier this season, but it wasn't the warmest of welcomes.As he ran onto the court for the first time Saturday, Smith was greeted by a vast majority of boos at the Palace of Auburn Hills.The boos were likely due to the fully guaranteed the Pistons signed Smith to before the 2013 season. Smith was...

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Almost the entire city of Boston will be rooting for the New England Patriots on Sunday in Super Bowl XLIX, so the Boston Bruins happily paid tribute the night before.Prior to Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Kings, the Bruins were given hats by the Patriots that say, "Do Your Job." The players got the hats in the locker room and then wore them out on the ice.The Bruins provided...

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Who does God prefer—Lionel Messi or ? It isn't even a debate according to one high-profile nun in Spain. Sister Lucia Caram told Sport, as per , that Messi is one of God's greatest ever creations. For me the evidence for the existence of God is manifested in goodness and beauty, and when I see Messi play I see that. One looks entranced, like by a beautiful painting or a sunset, when one faces...

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Dallas Mavericks fans might want to look away.After falling to the floor in the first quarter against the Orlando Magic, Rajon Rondo was struck in the face by teammate Richard Jefferson's knee. After the blow to the head, Rondo went to the locker room.Eddie Sefko of The Dallas Morning News announced on Twitter that Rondo would not return to the game:The Mavericks held a 34-17 lead after the first...

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The reportedly aren't looking to turn "Beast Mode" off anytime soon. of .com reported , 28, has been offered a "huge" contract extension heading into Super Bowl XLIX: The not only want around next year, but they've made a significant commitment to keep him on their team, possibly, for the rest of his career. On the heels of another dominant season for the running back...

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Kendall Jenner is one lucky girl! Wearing a black and burgundy beaded cut-out top, red pants, and headphones around her neck, the 19-year-old model and "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star cozied up to "The Fault in Our Stars" and "Divergent" star and regulation hottie Ansel Elgort, looking sharp in a black suit and tie, for a photo shoot in Venice, CA, on Friday.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo is crazy long and crazy athletic. When he gets the ball and a clear court in front of him, watch out.On Saturday night when his Milwaukee Bucks hosted the Portland Trail Blazers, Antetokounmpo got the ball after teammate Khris Middleton picked off a Blazers pass. He then sprinted the other way and threw down a powerful windmill at the other end.[]Read more news on...

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Seattle Seahawks running back used to play high school basketball at Oakland Technical High School in Oakland, California, backing up former NBA player Leon Powe at center. Once, after a hard foul on Powe, Lynch wanted to retaliate, but he was subbed out before he got a chance to do anything. Powe explained to from Basketball Insiders what unfolded next: Marshawn came to me. He said, "I...

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