Author: Michael

James Harden’s looming free agency has been the talk of the NBA in recent days, as the Philadelphia 76ers face a decision on whether to stick with the current core in place or move on. But on ESPN’s First Take Wednesday morning, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo had some strong opinions on the future of the star guard, saying he’s not worth a max contract.
“[Harden] is so overrated on a day-in, day-out basis,” Russo said. “There are games that he plays where you say Wow, what a performance… and then in the next four to five games, he does nothing.”
Here’s Russo’s full rant.

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Tennessee State announced Wednesday that it will become the first historically black college and university to introduce an ice hockey program.
The news comes as TSU had previously established a relationship with the NHL’s Predators, which share a home with TSU in Nashville. Now, the program will include a partnership with College Hockey Inc., the NHL and the Predators.
College Hockey Inc., in collaboration with the NHL and the NHL players’ association, ran a feasibility study to gauge whether the university was a good fit for a men’s or women’s hockey program.

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A “handful” of players are expected to be suspended by the NFL for allegedly gambling on sports, according to a report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Wednesday, including Colts cornerback and kick returner Isaiah Rodgers. 
As reported earlier this month by Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr, Rodgers had been under investigation for placing “hundreds of bets,” some of which involved Indianapolis, which were allegedly funneled through an account without his name on it to avoid detection. Rodgers had already addressed his behavior, calling it an “error in judgment.

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