James Harden started Monday’s news cycle with some major drama when a clip of him at an Adidas event in Beijing went viral where he absolutely blasted 76ers president Daryl Morey. Naturally, the NBA world reacted and how could it not?
“Daryl Morey is a liar, and I will never be part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden said. “Let me say that again. Daryl Morey is a liar, and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of in the NBA.
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Why James Harden’s 76ers trade request is leaving both sides miserable.
James Harden is fully entrenched in another period of discontentment — only this time, the aging superstar may not be coveted enough around the league to get what he wants. For the third time in a little more three years, Harden has requested a trade, this time to get away from the Philadelphia 76ers.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tommy Fleetwood watches his shot from the 12th tee during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind on August 13, 2023. | Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images
Fleetwood has had a terrific 2022-23 season, racking up eight top-tens. That includes a tie for third at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Tommy Fleetwood has been knocking on the door.
He has yet to win on American soil but has been close numerous times, including this past weekend at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis.
Peyton Manning is returning to his alma mater, the University of Tennessee, this fall, but not to help with football.
Instead, the two-time Super Bowl champion will work as a professor in the school’s College of Communication and Information. With this role, he will attend certain classes throughout the school year as a “featured expert” to give assistance and provide experiences for students in the school, per ESPN’s Chris Low.
Manning is expected to teach on campus beginning this fall, even though he resides in Denver. He often returns to Knoxville for various sporting events.
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Young never stood a chance with the Panthers o-line against the Jets.
Fans hoping to see immediate dominance from Bryce Young will have to wait. The Panthers hosted the Jets in their first preseason game Saturday, and while the No. 1 overall pick showed fleeting moments of brilliance, the majority of the afternoon was a total bust. None of that was his fault.
Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal have agreed a €90 million ($98.6m) deal with Paris Saint-Germain for Neymar, the French club confirmed on Monday.
Patrick Mahomes is widely considered to be the top quarterback in the NFL today.
At age 27, he already boasts two league MVP awards and five Pro Bowl selections. He’s also guided the Chiefs to two Super Bowl victories in the past three seasons, a feat that has invited comparisons to seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.
Mahomes has won those two rings in just five seasons as a starter, while Brady won three rings in the same timeframe.
Good morning, I’m Dan Gartland. I can’t believe how many comeback wins the Marlins have had this season.
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WWC semifinals
The 49ers’ belief in Brock Purdy
James Harden’s harsh words for Daryl Morey
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The final four
After three weeks, we’re down to the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup with a trio of European sides (Sweden, England and Spain) and cohost Australia as the teams left standing.
Two days after it was reported that the Philadelphia 76ers ended trade talks involving unhappy star James Harden, the 10-time All-Star guard ripped 76ers president Daryl Morey.
With MLB looking into social media posts involving Tampa Bay shortstop Wander Franco, the 22-year-old All-Star did not travel on the team plane to San Francisco ahead of the Rays’ series with the Giants, sources told ESPN.