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Peter Sblendorio

Peter Sblendorio is a sports reporter covering MLB, the NFL, the NBA and more. He joined the Daily News in 2015 and previously served as the Senior Film Writer. Peter grew up in Dallas and graduated from the University of Texas.

Corey Kluber, who won two Cy Young Awards during a dominant five-year stretch with Cleveland and later hurled a no-hitter with the Yankees, is retiring after 13 MLB seasons, the right-hander announced Friday.

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Corey Kluber, who pitched no-hitter with Yankees, retires from MLB after 13 seasons, two Cy Youngs

February 9, 2024 at 11:58 a.m.

Corey Kluber, who won two Cy Young Awards during a dominant five-year stretch with Cleveland and later hurled a no-hitter with the Yankees, is retiring after 13 MLB seasons, the...

Rex Ryan’s NFL return will have to wait. The Dallas Cowboys are expected to hire Mike Zimmer – and not the outspoken former Jets coach Ryan – as their defensive coordinator.

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Dallas Cowboys expected to hire Mike Zimmer, not Rex Ryan, as defensive coordinator

February 9, 2024 at 11:01 a.m.

Rex Ryan’s NFL return will have to wait. The Dallas Cowboys are expected to hire Mike Zimmer – and not the outspoken former Jets coach Ryan – as their defensive...

Super Bowl LVIII marks a meeting of the minds between two of the NFL’s great offensive innovators in Chiefs coach Andy Reid and 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan.

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Chiefs’ Andy Reid, 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan, both brilliant offensive coaches, took different roads to Super Bowl LVIII

February 9, 2024 at 9:51 a.m.

Super Bowl LVIII marks a meeting of the minds between two of the NFL’s great offensive innovators in Chiefs coach Andy Reid and 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan.

NBA contenders reloaded before Thursday’s trade deadline — while other teams made moves with eyes toward the future.

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NBA Trade Deadline Tracker: 76ers add Buddy Hield, Mavericks reload and stars stays put

February 8, 2024 at 3:57 p.m.

NBA contenders reloaded before Thursday’s trade deadline — while other teams made moves with eyes toward the future.

Count Tom Brady among those puzzled by Bill Belichick’s unemployment.

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Tom Brady ‘surprised’ Bill Belichick didn’t land a head coaching job

February 8, 2024 at 10:25 a.m.

Count Tom Brady among those puzzled by Bill Belichick’s unemployment.

It’s a Super Bowl of superstars, with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs set to take on Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa and the San Francisco 49ers.

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Super Bowl Power Rankings: How Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Christian McCaffrey stack up among Chiefs and 49ers stars

February 7, 2024 at 4:25 p.m.

It’s a Super Bowl of superstars, with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs set to take on Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa and the San Francisco 49ers.

Former Jets coach Rex Ryan is making moves toward a possible return to the NFL.

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Ex-Jets coach Rex Ryan interviews with Dallas Cowboys for defensive coordinator job: report

February 7, 2024 at 4:41 p.m.

Former Jets coach Rex Ryan is making moves toward a possible return to the NFL.

Amid Kyrie Irving’s 36-point performance at Barclays Center, a fan sitting near the court asked the Dallas Mavericks point guard why he didn’t play as well during his time with the Nets.

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Ex-Nets star Kyrie Irving takes a shot at Mayor Adams in his Brooklyn return

February 7, 2024 at 1:48 p.m.

Amid Kyrie Irving’s 36-point performance at Barclays Center, a fan sitting near the court asked the Dallas Mavericks point guard why he didn’t play as well during his time with...

There was no tribute video for Kyrie Irving before his first game back in Brooklyn like the one Kevin Durant received last week.

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Kyrie Irving doesn’t get tribute video from Nets, scores 36 points amid boos in return to Brooklyn

February 7, 2024 at 1:24 a.m.

There was no tribute video for Kyrie Irving before his first game back in Brooklyn like the one Kevin Durant received last week.

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Super Bowl-bound 49ers QB Brock Purdy stands out in the history of Mr. Irrelevant

February 4, 2024 at 1:04 p.m.

Brock Purdy brought new relevance to Mr. Irrelevant. Taken with the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, Purdy is already the most high-profile final selection in league history.

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