It is fair to say that Lee Westwood has been around a few doglegs in his three decades as a professional, and the last thing he expects after resigning his membership of the DP World Tour – in the wake of the ever-escalating LIV controversy – is sympathy. Yet from a personal standpoint, there is inevitably a degree of sorrow.
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Joel Embiid looked fine physically in his return from a knee sprain and finished with 15 points and five blocks Wednesday night, but that was about the only silver lining as the 76ers were demolished by the Celtics.
White Sox reliever Keynan Middleton finished his first save since 2021, saying it was particularly sweet closing out Chicago’s 6-4 win over Minnesota by striking out “cheater” Carlos Correa.
After dropping Game 1 against the Sixers, the Celtics dominated Philly in Game 2, winning 121-87.
While the Grizzlies were eliminated by the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs, swingman Dillon Brooks has remained in the headlines in the ensuing days.
Shams Charania reported this week that Brooks would not be back with the Grizzlies in 2023-24 “under any circumstances.”
On Wednesday, Brooks’s agent, Mike George, called out Charania for his report about the Grizzlies’ controversial forward.
George is the founder of OneLegacy Sports Management, the agency which represents Brooks, as well as other NBA players including Jamal Murray, Oshae Brissett, Kenneth Lofton Jr.
Of all the ugly numbers the Celtics stared at on crumpled up stat sheets after the 76ers’ 119–115 win in Game 1, one stood out: 88. As in the number of points James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and De’Anthony Melton scored in the series opener. For years Boston has been defined by its defense, with its backcourt spearheaded by Marcus Smart leading the way. Early in the Celtics’ first-round series against Atlanta, Smart told SI he believed the trio of Smart, Derrick White and Malcolm Brogdon was the best defensive backcourt in the NBA. Against Philadelphia, it looked like one of its worst.
Professional Athletes continue to become the ideal profession for young kids across the country — and as each year passes — the earnings become more and more unfathomable.
On Tuesday, Forbes released its list highlighting the richest athletes of 2023 and while there were some familiar faces, there were certainly a few stunners.
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The Celtics shook off a disappointing loss in Game 1 against the 76ers and bounced back with an emphatic performance in Game 2 on Wednesday.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Boston coach Joe Mazzulla described his team as being “angry” and “pissed” following their late collapse against Philadelphia on Monday.
When asked if he liked the Celtics’ mentality ahead of the second game of the series, Mazzulla issued a one-word response.
“Yes,” said Mazzulla with his usual straight face.
New York Mets ace Max Scherzer struggled in his return from a suspension Wednesday night, allowing six runs on eight hits in 3⅓ innings against the Detroit Tigers during the second game of a doubleheader.
The Yankees’ general manager said Wednesday they are still “a championship-caliber operation,” as long as they get healthier.