Brandon Marshall: Julio Jones, Derrick Henry & AJ Brown in Tennessee will be scary for the NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Atlanta Falcons have traded Julio Jones to the Tennessee Titans, and Brandon Marshall thinks the combination of Jones, Derrick Henry and AJ Brown will be a scary one for the NFL. Hear Brandon break down why he believes this trade makes the Titans Super Bowl contenders, and why Nick Wright thinks that despite Jones’ obvious talent, the AFC may be too top heavy of a division for them.

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Nick Wright on Clippers winning Round 1: ‘Kawhi was near perfect in Game 6 & 7’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright talks the Los Angeles Clippers after their comeback series win against the Dallas Mavericks. Despite a strong showing from Luka Doncic, who poured in 46 points and 14 assists, Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers to advance in the playoffs, with a final score of 126-111. Nick breaks down the two main reasons the Clippers were able to get the win over the Mavs in Game 7.

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Xander Bogaerts two-run double in extras delivers Red Sox 6-5 comeback win over Yankees

After erasing a 3-1 deficit, Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth, but the New York Yankees were able to knot things up and send it to extra innings. Bogaerts struck again in the 10th with a two-run double that put the game away, 6-5, in Boston’s favor. The win gave the Red Sox a three-game sweep over their hated rivals.

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La’el Collins starting to feel like himself again after hip surgery in October

La’el Collins last played a game Dec. 29, 2019. He missed all of last season with a hip injury that required surgery in October. “It was tough,” Collins said, via Jonny Auping of the team website. “I kept going back and forth with myself. If I had to get the surgery done, I was going [more]

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Ryan Tannehill: Julio Jones gives us a dynamic duo at wide receiver

Ryan Tannehill couldn’t wipe the smile off his face Sunday night. The Titans quarterback has a new weapon, one of the best to play the position over the past decade. Julio Jones will pair with A.J. Brown, and the Titans also signed Josh Reynolds in the offseason. They also have the NFL rushing champion Derrick [more]

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Jesse Winker blasts three homers, drives in six to finish Reds’ sweep of Cardinals, 8-7

Cincinnati Reds slugger Jesse Winker hit three home runs and drove in six as the Reds narrowly held on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 8-7, on Sunday afternoon to complete a four-game sweep. St. Louis erased a 7-0 lead only for Winker’s third home run, a solo shot, to be the difference in the 8-7 win.

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