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The Clippers look like turbo-frauds after losing to the zombie Nuggets.
The Los Angeles Clippers traded for James Harden just days into this season so they could compete with teams like the reigning champion Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference. The Clips proceeded to start 0-5 after making the Harden deal, but fear not: ‘The Beard’ said he needed ‘a 10-game window’ to get right after he held out of training camp to force a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Good morning, I’m Dan Gartland. I’m glad I didn’t bother watching that sloppy Bears-Vikings game.
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Reggie Jackson went off against his old team
The Nuggets came into last night’s game against the Clippers seriously shorthanded.
Free agent linebacker Shaquille Leonard is visiting with the Cowboys on Tuesday and should also be visiting with the Eagles later this week, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Leonard, a four-time All-Pro, was released by the Colts on Nov. 21.
At one point, Leonard was the best linebacker in the NFL. He was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2018 and led the league in tackles that same year and also led the NFL in forced fumbles in 2021. But his play has taken a significant dip in the last two years.
Warriors veteran sharpshooter Klay Thompson had a terse exchange with a reporter who seemed to question his continued playing time.
During a media availability session on Monday, Thompson was asked by a reporter about the patience coach Steve Kerr gives his veteran starters even as they go through struggles. While the question was not directly critical of Thompson, it wasn’t hard to read between the lines, given the 33-year-old shooting guard is shooting a career-worst percentage both from the field and from three.
“You want me to bench me?” Thompson asked the reporter.
It could’ve been an easy championship weekend for the college football playoff committee, but nothing about 2023 has gone according to plan. As we head into one of the biggest title days in recent history, the SEC, Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 are hoping for a weekend that goes according to plan.
Sure, it would be easy for the top-four teams to win their respective games, then have the committee decide on whether Florida State or Washington deserves a bid. But as we witnessed during the 2023 season, things are bound to get a little hectic.
LeBron James, 38, on Monday night became the NBA’s all-time leader in minutes played during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 138-94 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers, which was the most lopsided defeat of his career.
On the heels of the A’s announced move to Las Vegas, a group of Oakland-area fans started the Oakland Ballers, who will play in the independent Pioneer League.
Patrick Kane is signing a one-year deal with the Red Wings, sources told ESPN.
In their first year of eligibility, Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates are semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2024.
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After NFL favorites posted colossal success both straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in Week 12, sportsbooks around the country reported significant losses.
In a week that commenced with three Thanksgiving Day matchups and a Black Friday AFC East rivalry matchup, favorites dominated the slate with a 12-4 (SU) and (ATS) mark.