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Here’s why Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader, Royals DH Vinnie Pasquantino, Dodgers pitcher Dustin May and many others could turn into huge stars this year.
Legendary Russian heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko officially retires following a disappointing first-round defeat in Saturday’s rematch.
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INGLEWOOD, Calif.—Father Time indeed remains undefeated, as 46-year-old MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko was handed a very unceremonious ending to a stellar career.
One of those programs has already called Boeheim “one thousand percent wrong.
LeBron James has no doubt that Kyrie Irving would make the Lakers a contender, but he noted that he’s not in the team’s front office.
The college football analyst believes one Mountain West quarterback could be the next Brock Purdy.
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San Francisco’s Brock Purdy went from “Mr. Irrelevant” out of Iowa State to becoming an NFL starter and leading his team to the cusp of a Super Bowl berth.
It all seemed unlikely when he was taken with the final pick in last April’s draft, but after injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo, Purdy was summoned and answered the call admirably for the 49ers.
Tre White led the USC Trojans to the hard-fought 80-74 win over the Washington Huskies. White led all scorers on the night with 22 points and added eight rebounds on the night.
Irving was officially ruled out of the contest with calf soreness, leading many to wonder if the absence had to do with his trade request.
Nets guard Kyrie Irving requested a trade away from the franchise on Friday, and subsequently did not suit up for the team’s victory over the Wizards on Saturday night.
Irving was officially ruled out of the contest with calf soreness, leading many to wonder if the absence was excused given his trade request and his desire to play elsewhere.
The Warriors picked up a much-needed win Saturday night, but Steph Curry sustained a lower left leg injury and will undergo an MRI.
Jacque Vaughn responded to Kyrie Irving’s trade request the same way he has to all the other turmoil the Nets have had to face, and they responded with a win Saturday.
In his 13 weeks as the Nets’ head coach, Jacque Vaughn has presided over a 12-game winning streak and a seven-losses-in-11-games skid; a streak of Kevin Durant dominance that transformed the Nets into contenders and a Kevin Durant injury that sapped all momentum; a disturbing Kyrie Irving controversy and suspension followed by a scintillating Kyrie Irving renaissance; and various, befuddling iterations of Ben Simmons.
USC Trojans’ guard Malik Thomas threw down the two-handed dunk in transition against the Washington Huskies to grab the lead.
Washington Huskies Braxton Meah threw down a two-handed flush to put the Huskies in front over the USC Trojans.
The league handed down punishments for the Friday night brawl in Orlando.
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Following the Friday night on-court altercation that started as a tussle between Magic center Mo Bamba and Timberwolves wing Austin Rivers, the NBA has levied suspensions against both players.
Bamba will be sidelined for four games for his role in the incident, while Rivers will sit out three games.
The NBA also suspended Magic guard Jalen Suggs one game for aggressively grabbing Rivers around the neck and pushing him to the floor.
Ever been getting ready to tee it off when a creepy guy with a cell phone pointed directly at your face whispers your name and asks you a question? Yes? Well then congrats – you have something in common with Aaron Rodgers!
Rodgers was weirdly asked about former teammate Davante Adams’ cryptic tweet earlier this week allegedly wooing his former QB to Las Vegas, and the future Hall of Famer had an A+ response.
Adam responded to a tweet earlier this week asking which neighborhood Rodgers should move into this offseason by simply saying, ‘Mine.
Ta’Lon Cooper showed off his vision as he dropped a beautiful no-look dime to help the Minnesota Golden Gophers trim the deficit.
Pharrel Payne prevented a ridiculous poster by protecting the rim in an impressive block for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
A lifelong tennis player collapsed on the court and later died during a match in Las Vegas this week.
Doctors reportedly gave medical attention to Ryan Vannah for nearly an hour at Red Rock Country Club, but he was pronounced dead Sunday at Summerlin Hospital. Vannah’s sister-in-law, Catherine, performed CPR but to no avail.
Vannah, 43, was playing in a mixed doubles tennis match last Sunday when, according to the Las Vegas Review Journal, he dropped to a knee, placed his hands on the court and laid down.
After 55 minutes of CPR, he was rushed to a hospital and later pronounced dead.
Pharrel Payne threw down a powerful jam as he helped the Minnesota Golden Gophers trim Maryland’s first-half lead.
Absolute mayhem unfolded at a high school basketball game in Indiana this week as full-court fight broke out during halftime.
The game in question was eventually canceled after multiple haymakers were thrown by any and everyone during intermission. Police were quickly called to clear the area as the PA announcer can be overheard pleading with the feisty dads and moms to “clear the court!”
Unfortunately, it all fell on deaf ears as chaos erupted all over the court. No injuries were reported, but the game was eventually called off.
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The Suns star, who has been sidelined with a groin injury, has earned All-Star nods the last three straight seasons.
With every NBA season comes a slew of players who believe they should’ve made the All-Star Game, and coaches who echo those sentiments. On Saturday, Suns coach Monty Williams added to this year’s discourse with a strong statement about Devin Booker.
Williams shared his thoughts about Booker, who’s missed the last 21 games with a groin strain, being left off this year’s All-Star team prior to the Suns’ road game against the Pistons.
The Clippers have joined the Lakers, Mavericks and Suns — among others — as teams engaging with the Nets about a potential trade for Kyrie Irving, sources told ESPN.
The future of Irving remains fluid.
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The Clippers have entered the Kyrie Irving sweepstakes and have engaged with the Nets about a potential trade for the star guard, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Lakers, Mavericks and Suns are also linked to Irving, who requested a trade from the Nets on Friday ahead of next week’s trade deadline.
It’s a full day of college hoops Saturday on FOX, featuring Michigan State, Illinois, Creighton and more.
No. 21 Indiana stunned the college basketball world on Saturday after pulling off a massive upset at home with a 79–74 victory over No. 1 Purdue.
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No. 21 Indiana stunned the college basketball world on Saturday after pulling off a massive upset at home with a 79–74 victory over No. 1 Purdue.
Rumors continue to swirl regarding the 39-year-old quarterback’s future following his 18th season with the Packers.
Another offseason of uncertainty regarding Aaron Rodgers’s NFL future could reportedly play a major role in the Packers’ ability to trade the star quarterback in the event both sides decide it’s time to move on.
Rodgers, much like last offseason, has remained mum while contemplating the idea of continuing his career in the weeks since Green Bay’s season came to an end.
Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin, a hot topic during All-Star Weekend as he winds down a contract season with Detroit, had a hat trick on Saturday, as the Atlantic Division topped the Central Division 7-5 in the NHL All-Star Game final in Sunrise, Florida.
The star point guard requested a trade from Brooklyn on Friday.
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Nets guard Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the franchise ahead of Thursday’s league trade deadline, per multiple reports.
On Saturday, ahead of Brooklyn’s matchup with Washington, Nets coach Jacque Vaughn addressed whether or not he believed that Irving was letting the team down.
“I’m not going to speculate what [his teammates] think,” Vaughn began. “But I think you have a responsibility as a basketball player, like I do as a coach. I show up.
A petition for Donna Kelce to do the coin flip and plans for a new member of the family are among the preparations being made for the “Kelce Bowl.
The Indiana Hoosiers’ fans stormed the court after defeating the No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers, 79-74.
Evero is reportedly expected to interview for the defensive coordinator position in Minnesota.
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The Broncos and new head coach Sean Payton are letting defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero out of his contract with the franchise, and he is now free to interview elsewhere, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce are set to be the first pair of brothers to go head-to-head in the Super Bowl.
It’s a full day of college hoops Saturday on FOX, featuring Michigan State, Illinois, Creighton and more.
The San Francisco offensive lineman discussed rumors of his retirement from football on Saturday.
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Amid rumors of his impending retirement, San Francisco offensive tackle Trent Williams assured 49ers fans that he has no plans to retire anytime soon.
“Yeah, for sure,” Williams said to NFL Network’s Grant Gordon when asked if he would be returning to San Francisco next season. “Next year, the year after. I’m under contract until I’m 39 years old.
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The league is reportedly considering banning a type of tackle that injured Patrick Mahomes and Tony Pollard during the playoffs.
Following Friday’s news of the NFL possibly looking to ban “hip-drop” tackles, several defensive players, including longtime former defensive back Richard Sherman, took to Twitter on Saturday to voice their frustration with the potential rule change.
The strong reaction came in response to comments made by NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills, who said the league will have a “very active offseason conversation” about the maneuver.
“I looked up the English version of the lyrics, and I was like ‘Uh, I don’t know if I can really do that,” the Dodgers first baseman said about the Bad Bunny tune.
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Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman’s young son Charlie has long been a media darling. Now, he can add disc jockey to his growing resume.
Could Higgins join former teammates Travis Etienne and Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville?
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Amid a report from The Athletic that the Bengals could deal star wide receiver Tee Higgins prior to the NFL draft “if the numbers are outrageous” and that the two parties “won’t see eye to eye,” former Clemson teammate and current Jaguars running back Travis Etienne has already started his recruiting efforts.
Etienne has developed into Jacksonville’s No.
Bamba and Rivers were among five players ejected after a melee during Friday’s game in Minnesota.
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Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers and Magic center Mo Bamba set NBA Twitter ablaze Friday night after igniting a five-player melee during a matchup at the Target Center. Given that Rivers started the fight while Bamba was on the bench, many people on social media wondered what could’ve angered 11-year veteran to that extent.
Tony Perkins scored a career-high 32 points in the Iowa Hawkeyes’ 81-79 victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini.
It’s a full day of college hoops Saturday on FOX, featuring Michigan State, Illinois, Creighton and more.
The veteran quarterback is set to hit the open market this offseason.
Geno Smith’s Pro Bowl season with the Seahawks was one of the biggest surprises of the NFL season. In his first season as a starter since 2014, the veteran threw for 4,282 and 30 touchdowns, both career highs by far. He also led the league with a 69.8% completion percentage on his way to his first Pro Bowl selection.
Now, Smith enters the offseason as a free agent ready to cash in on his strong season.
Is Rutgers the second-best team in the Big Ten? Tom Izzo thinks so after his Michigan State squad was throttled by the Scarlet Knights on Saturday.
The Lakers star’s youngest son already has some impressive athleticism.
LeBron James’s eldest son Bronny James is probably the most famous high school basketball player in the country right now. In a few years, that title will likely go to Bryce James, Bronny’s younger brother.
The two James brothers have very different games. While Bronny is a guard, Bryce—a sophomore at Sierra Canyon High School—is already just a few inches shorter than his father, and is commonly listed at 6’5” or 6’6”.
The Sounders lost to Egyptian side Al Ahly in their first game of the FIFA Club World Cup.
The Packers quarterback and Raiders wide receiver were teammates from 2014 to ’21.
It’s the offseason in Green Bay, so speculation is once again swirling around quarterback Aaron Rodgers’s future with the Packers.
Former Green Bay wide receiver Davante Adams, now with the Raiders, made his feelings clear on where the Packers should trade Rodgers on Wednesday morning. When a Las Vegas-themed account asked Adams to which neighborhood Rodgers was moving, Adams succinctly replied, “Mine.
The veteran coach replaces Kellen Moore at the position.
The Cowboys announced on Saturday they hired Brian Schottenheimer as their new offensive coordinator, replacing Kellen Moore.
Schottenheimer, the son of former NFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer, is a veteran NFL coach who spent the 2022 season as an offensive assistant for the Cowboys. The 49-year-old has been an offensive coordinator in the NFL for the Jets, Rams and, most recently, the Seahawks.
Iowa Hawkeyes’ Filip Rebraca took it home with a one-handed dunk against the Illinois Fighting Illini.
The Dallas Cowboys have hired Brian Schottenheimer to be their new offensive coordinator, the team announced on Saturday.
Brooklyn’s Kyrie Irving was ruled out of Saturday’s game with right calf soreness. On Friday, sources told ESPN that he had requested to be traded.
Brian Schottenheimer will be the new offensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys.