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President Trump Rips NBA Coaches for China Controversy Responses

Trump accused Kerr and Popovich of "pandering to China"

Dodgers and Kershaw Choke, While Cardinals Rout Braves in Game 5

Plus: the Braves "take several efforts to reduce" the Tomahawk Chop

Michelle Beadle Is Finished at ESPN and Will Be Bought Out

With Beadle on the way out, Rachel Nichols is on the way up at the Worldwide Leader

Report: NBA Salary Cap Could Drop Due to China Situation

Some teams believe the cap for the 2020-21 season could drop between 10 and 15 percent

A Historically Easy Schedule Has Aided the Patriots’ 5-0 Start

New England's opponents thus far have a combined .217 win percentage

Watch: ESPN Cuts Off Stephen A. Smith During Political Rant

The "First Take" commentator brought up the topic during a discussion about Daryl Morey's controversial tweet

Report: Russian Trolls Fueled Kaepernick Anthem Debate as Late as 2018

The second Senate report on Russian election interference was released Tuesday

Verlander Yanked in Fourth as Rays Force Game 5 in ALDS

After posting the best record in the League this season, the Houston Astros are on the brink of elimination

ESPN Memo Warns Staff to Avoid Discussing Chinese Politics When Covering Morey Tweet

The memo reportedly mandated that all coverage "focus on the related basketball issues"

Zion Williamson Brings Down the House in Preseason Debut

Williamson, 19, finished with 16 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals

Rob Gronkowski Returning to NFL ... as Commentator for Fox

Gronk will join the Fox team for this week's "Thursday Night Football" broadcast

Donald Trump Calls NFL QB After Sunday Win ... and It Wasn't Tom Brady

Cousins helped the Vikings earn a 28-10 over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium

Adam Silver Defends Free Speech as China Pulls NBA’s Games From CCTV

CCTV says it won't show a pair of upcoming preseason games between the Lakers and Nets

Baker Mayfield Mocked As Browns Are Embarrassed on "MNF"

Mayfield passed for a career-low 100 yards and had a 13.4 passer rating in the loss