On the same day that news broke of the NBA’s plan to fine 76ers guard James Harden $100,000 for comments he made about team president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, the NBPA will file a grievance against the league on Harden’s behalf.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the players association is disputing the NBA’s position that Harden violated the collective bargaining agreement’s rules prohibiting public trade demands. Harden publicly called Morey a liar while in Beijing on Aug. 14.
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With its longstanding ESPN television deal and pervasive MLB-aided marketing, it can be difficult sometimes to remember that competitors in the Little League World Series are, in fact, Little Leaguers.
However, once in a blue moon, an incident in the venerable tournament serves as a reminder that baseball is a children’s game.
In the top of the fifth inning in Game 25 of this year’s competition in Williamsport, Pa., Mexico loaded the bases against Venezuela.
NFL rookie running back Bijan Robinson, who had a NIL deal while at Texas for his own brand of mustard, released a commercial for the product and social media couldn’t resist offering up responses.
The commercial, which features a spiraling hot dog being hurled into the air, culminates with the popular barbecue favorite landing in a bun held by a relaxed Robinson as he sits in the end zone with his feet in a kid pool.
“Bijan Mustardson,” is later described as “a touchdown in your mouth.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made it clear that he doesn’t think the team needs to acquire Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, despite Indianapolis granting the veteran rusher permission to seek a trade on Monday.
Taylor, who has been vocal in his frustration about the team failing to give him an extension on his rookie contract this offseason, requested a trade from the franchise after a meeting with Colts owner Jim Irsay in July. Despite the team able to field trade offers for the 24-year-old star, Jones told reporters not to count the Cowboys among his active suitors.
Gary Koch, former NBC Sports broadcaster, received the 2023 Payne Stewart Award for his commitment to the game of golf. | PGA Tour
Gary Koch dedicated his life to golf, and was recognized for his efforts Tuesday night in Atlanta with the Payne Stewart Award.
ATLANTA — Big celebrations happened Tuesday night in Atlanta, as former NBC Sports commentator and PGA Tour professional Gary Koch received the prestigious Payne Stewart Award for his lifelong dedication to the game.
From 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., a ceremony was held at East Lake Golf Club to honor Stewart and Koch.
Stephen A. Smith shared a concerning report about Lonzo Ball’s NBA future during Tuesday’s episode of First Take, suggesting he didn’t think the 25-year-old would “ever be the same.”
Smith claims his sources told him that Ball even struggles to “get up from the sitting position” due to the knee injuries which have plagued the Bulls guard thus far into his career.
After hearing the comments Smith spewed on ESPN on Tuesday, Ball issued a response on social media, taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, in order to clear the air and even call out the analyst.
Rodgers is moving on from the Packers and State Farm this year.
Seven weeks after he landed on the injured list with a broken hand, Angels center fielder Mike Trout will finally make his return to the lineup.
Trout suffered the injury on July 3 shortly before the All-Star break, and underwent surgery two days later. He’s missed the team’s last 38 games, a stretch that has seen the Angels slip well behind the back for a playoff spot. Los Angeles entered Tuesday with a 61–64 record, nine games behind the Mariners for the third and final wild-card bid.
During Trout’s absence, the Angels have gone 16–22, seeing their playoff odds shrink from 30.
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star James Harden rebuked team executive Daryl Morey on a recent trip to China. Now, the bill has come due.
The NBA fined the former MVP $100,000 for his harsh commentary on Morey after an investigation.
The league looked at Harden’s comments during a recent trip to China in which he said he’d never play for a team that employs Morey. Harden also called Morey a “liar.”
Daryl Morey, Sixers President of Basketball Operations and guard James Harden. (Photo by Jesse D.
With the MLB playoffs just weeks away, Hannah Keyser and Zach Crizer go through all 30 teams and determine if they have missed, met or exceeded expectations this season.