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Let’s grade every first round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
The 2023 NBA Draft was never going to feature any drama in regards to the No. 1 overall pick. Victor Wembanyama has a case as one of the greatest prospects in the history of the sport. The 7’5 French big man learned that he’ll start his career with the San Antonio Spurs after the team somehow landed the first pick in the lottery once again. Wembanyama will be the third generational 7-footer to play for coach Gregg Popovich as he follows in the footsteps of David Robinson and Tim Duncan.

Just hours after being dealt to the Wizards for Chris Paul, Jordan Poole appeared to mark the end of his time on the Warriors with a curious move on social media involving ex-teammate Draymond Green.
Internet sleuths were quick to point out following Thursday’s trade that Poole’s list of followers on Instagram curiously omitted only Green out of his now former teammates. As of Thursday night, the star forward has, interestingly, yet to return the favor.

The former Minnesota Vikings RB wants to head home to Miami.

A number of ex-scouts have sued Major League Baseball, Commissioner Rob Manfred and teams for alleged age discrimination.
In a story right out of “Moneyball,” older scouts say in the suit that they were discriminated against over the past several years.
According to the Associated Press, the lawsuit says that MLB and its teams “have acted to prevent the reemployment of older scouts or refused the reemployment of older scouts.

Two top NBA draft prospects are garnering attention, not for their talents on the court, but for their style off the court just hours prior to realizing their lifelong dreams of hearing their names called on draft night.
Former Kansas standout Gradey Dick, stole the show with his “Wizard of Oz inspired red suit adorned with a matching pair of red bottom shoes. Dick, who averaged 14.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per game in his one season with the Jayhawks, will certainly not be playing “in Kansas anymore” after this evening.

UFC president Dana White confirmed reports that Alexa Grasso will make her first flyweight title defense against the woman she won it from, Valentina Shevchenko, on Sept. 16 in Las Vegas.

Bronny’s not shying away from his father’s massive shadow.

Saùl “Canelo” Álvarez, the undisputed super middleweight champion and the U.S.’s most bankable boxing star, has agreed to a multifight deal with Al Haymon’s Premier Boxing Champions (PBC), sources familiar with the deal told Sports Illustrated.
On Thursday, Álvarez (59-2-2) posted on his Instagram story, “Done Deal,” which was followed by a PBC logo.
Álvarez, who successfully defended his titles against John Ryder in May, will return to the ring in September, likely against middleweight titleholder Jermall Charlo.

Warriors fans kept the receipts after general manager Mike Dunleavy’s comments about Jordan Poole resurfaced.

Bronny James, the eldest son of Lakers star LeBron James, will begin his USC basketball tenure wearing the No. 6, just like his father.
For the reveal, the Trojans basketball account tweeted a picture of Bronny donning the cardinal-based jersey trimmed in gold along with his name “James Jr.” and the No. 6. 
When LeBron entered the NBA in 2003, he wore the No. 23 for the Cavaliers. However, when James joined the Heat in free agency ahead of the 2010–11 season, he transitioned to No. 6. 
In his return to Cleveland, James wore No.