 Jim Nantz shares thoughts on Tom Brady’s broadcasting potential
February 11, 2019; Pebble Beach, CA, USA; American sportscaster Jim Nantz on the 18th hole during the conclusion of the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links. The conclusion was delayed due to weather and darkness. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Jim Nantz has enjoyed a decades-long stint as one of the premier sports broadcasters in the United States. The 63-year-old has plenty of experience working with quarterback-turned-analysts.
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Ian Cole was the most unlikely hero for Hurricanes in Game 1
The Carolina Hurricanes staged a late comeback on Wednesday night to win Game 1 of their Eastern Conference second-round playoff series with the New York Rangers, and Ian Cole was the unlikely hero.
New York took the early lead on a first-period goal by Filip Chytil. They held the lead until Sebastian Aho scored to tie the game with around two and a half minutes left.
The game went to overtime, where Cole won it with a goal that surprised Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin — and probably eve
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Video: Steph Curry starts dancing on Mavericks during Game 1 blowout
Steph Curry was feeling it on Wednesday night.
Curry’s Golden State Warriors demolished the Dallas Mavericks 112-87 to win Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Curry was the high scorer for the Dubs with 21 points on 7/16 shooting.
Curry was feeling so good that he started dancing after making a 3-pointer early in the third quarter:
STEPH'S DANCING ON 'EM.
Warriors are on fire to start the second half
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Nick Saban fires big shot at Texas A&M
Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
It’s a good thing that Alabama and Texas A&M are scheduled to face each other next season, because they have a score to settle.
Nick Saban spoke to business leaders at a dinner party in Birmingham, Ala. on Wednesday ahead of the World Games in the city. The Alabama coach was once again critical of the way some programs are violating the Name, Image and Likeness rules. This time, Saban mentioned Texas A&M by name and singled them
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LaVar Ball has ominous prediction about son Lonzo’s Bulls
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; LaVar Ball the father of NBA prospect Lonzo Ball (not pictured) in attendance before the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
LaVar Ball has resurfaced once again and not just for an AT&T commercial.
The infamous Ball family patriarch spoke Wednesday with David Kaplan of ESPN 1000 in Chicago and gave an ominous prediction about the Chicago Bulls, the team that LaVar’s son Lonzo plays for.
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Video: Luka Doncic gets faced scratched in Game 1
Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday between the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks turned out to be a physical one.
Around five minutes into the game and Golden State leading 11-9, Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins scratched Luka Doncic’s face as he attempted to steal the ball from the Mavericks star.
A fouled was called on Wiggins, and Doncic went to the free throw line for two shots.
Cameras zooming in on Doncic’s face showed a massive scratch stemming from
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Jalen Green throws shade at Bill Simmons after making All-Rookie First Team
Jalen Green is only 20 years old, but he already tweets like a veteran.
The Houston Rockets guard was officially named this week to the NBA’s All-Rookie First Team for the 2021-22 campaign. Scottie Barnes, Evan Mobley, Cade Cunningham, and Franz Wagner were the others to make the team.
Green celebrated his accomplishment by throwing shade at The Ringer CEO Bill Simmons, who previously dissed Green’s case for All-Rookie First Team on a podcast. During the episode in question, Simmons
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Giannis Antetokounmpo had message for Bucks fans after playoff exit
Oct 23, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) warms up before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
There was no repeat for the Milwaukee Bucks.
A year after winning the NBA championship, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks were eliminated in the conference semifinals by the Boston Celtics. The series went seven games, but Boston cruised in Game 7 with a 109-81 win.
Bucks fans canR
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Video: Mariners’ Eugenio Suarez shows off impressive soccer juggling skills
Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez looked like a two-sport athlete during Wednesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
With two outs and two runners on base and the Mariners leading 1-0 in the top of the third inning, Suarez fouled off a pitch from Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman. The ball hit the ground, bounced up and off of Suarez’s left leg, and then hit the ground again before going back into the air.
Instead of knocking the ball down, Suarez proceeded to juggle t
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Max Scherzer asks out of start due to injury issue
Max Scherzer is as big of a competitor as it gets, so you know something has to be wrong if he asks out of a game. But that’s what happened on Wednesday night.
Scherzer was pitching in the top of the sixth inning with his New York Mets holding a 6-2 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals. After throwing a 0-1 pitch to Albert Pujols in the dirt, Scherzer looked over to the Mets’ dugout to get the attention of his coaches and trainers. The ace then waved his hand by his neck to signify tha
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Joe Burrow shares why he thinks Tom Brady retired this offseason
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) gives a thumbs up to the fans after the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 4 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paul Brown Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. The Bengals collected their first win of the season, 33-25, from the Jaguars.Jacksonville Jaguars At Cincinnati Bengals
Tom Brady’s retirement stunned the NFL world this offseason.
For 41 days, Brady had just about everyone believing he wa
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Bryson DeChambeau has good reason for PGA Championship withdrawal
Jun 26, 2020; Cromwell, Connecticut, USA; Bryson DeChambeau plays from the 18th tee during the second round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Bryson DeChambeau announced on Wednesday that he was withdrawing from the PGA Championship, and he had a fairly selfless reason for doing so.
DeChambeau underwent wrist surgery on April 14 after missing the cut at the Masters. He said at the time that he was hoping to ret
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Mavericks respond to viral photo of Luka Doncic
May 15, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in game seven of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Luka Doncic does play basketball with a certain level of looseness, but unfortunately not to the degree that many on the Internet thought.
A photo of the Dallas Mavericks star Doncic went viral on Wednesday just hours before Game 1 of the Western Conference F
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Reporter provides update on Jameis Winston’s rehab
Dec 25, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) before their game against the Minnesota Vikings at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston tore his ACL during Week 8 of the 2021 season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has continued to make significant progress towards returning for Week 1 of the 2022 season.
ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler on Wednesday reported
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Jason Kidd roasts Suns after latest bench fine
Nov 19, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers coach Jason Kidd warms up players before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Mavericks cannot stop running afoul of the NBA’s bench decorum rules, but coach Jason Kidd is just using those fines as a way to roast everyone publicly.
The NBA announced Wednesday that the Mavericks had been fined $50,000 for violating league rules regarding “team
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ESPN personality has 2 words to describe Jimmy Butler
Jan 22, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) controls the ball against the Washington Wizards during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Jimmy Butler had a dominant performance in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday, scoring 41 points while leading the Miami Heat to a 118-107 win over the Boston Celtics.
Butler’s play in that game and throughout the postseason has one ESPN personality singing
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Timberwolves looking to hire rival executive as their next president
Jul 9, 2019; Marina del Rey, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns attends the Gatorade Athlete of the Year Awards at Ritz-Carlton. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The Minnesota Timberwolves are going big after going home in the first round of the playoffs this year.
Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Wednesday that the Timberwolves are in serious talks with Denver Nuggets executive Tim Connelly about their vacant president of basketball operations position.
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Rockies rookie hits foul ball to his family in MLB debut
Colorado Rockies rookie Brian Serven made his Major League debut on Wednesday, and he made sure to provide his family with quite the memento to remember it by.
Serven, a catcher, made his debut Thursday after being called up by the Rockies the day before. He took his first plate appearance in the bottom of the second, and came out swinging. He fouled the first pitch he faced into the stands, which, according to the Rockies, actually found its way into the hands of his family.
Baseball is speci
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Pac-12 football announces big change for this season
The Pac-12 on Wednesday announced a big change for football that will go into effect beginning this fall.
The NCAA removed requirements for conferences that want to hold a conference championship game. Previously, conferences that could not play a full round robin were required to have divisions winners meet in the conference championship game. That led the Pac-12 to break into the North and South divisions.
But the NCAA has scrapped the rules, and the Pac-12 wasted no time scrapping their divi
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Rory McIlroy offers surprising comments on Phil Mickelson
May 30, 2019; Dublin, OH, USA; Rory McIlroy looks on during the first round of the 2019 Memorial golf tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Months after ripping Phil Mickelson over the veteran golfer’s comments about the Saudi golf league, Rory McIlroy is changing his tune.
McIlroy spoke with the media on Tuesday, days ahead of the PGA Championship. He was asked about Mickelson not participating in this year’s PGA Championship desp
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Chet Holmgren makes bold statement about future
Oct 31, 2021; Spokane, WA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs center Chet Holmgren (34) points to the guy he was covering during a game against the Eastern Oregon Mountaineers in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Bulldogs won 115-62. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Seven-footer Chet Holmgren looks like a potential No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft, and he is certainly carrying himself like one as well.
The former Gonzaga center offered a bold statement about his fut
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Pitt transfer Jordan Addison reportedly down to 2 schools
Sep 18, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) warms up before the game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jordan Addison is reportedly close to deciding where he will play next season.
The Pitt wide receiver has narrowed his list of destinations to two, according to Jordan Schultz of Boardroom. USC and Texas are the two schools vying for Addison.
Pitt transfer and Biletniko
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Stephen A. Smith says Jimmy Butler called him out in text message
Dec 18, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith broadcasts before a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Stephen A. Smith probably will not be getting a free shipment of Big Face Coffee any time soon.
The ESPN personality Smith revealed after Tuesday’s Game 1 between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics that Heat star Jimmy Butler recently called him out in a text message.
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Ex-Browns coach Freddie Kitchens to join staff of SEC school
Sep 22, 2019; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens reacts before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Former Cleveland Browns coach Freddie Kitchens is leaving the NFL to take a new job in college football.
Kitchens is joining the staff at South Carolina as a senior analyst, as first reported by Bruce Feldman of The Athletic. Kitchens has history with South Carolina coach Shane Beamer, as the two wo
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Ex-Laker unloads on Patrick Beverley over critical comments
Nov 13, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley (22) enters a game against Los Angeles Clippers during the first quarter at Staples Center. The Clippers won 129-102. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
One NBA player has had about enough of Patrick Beverley’s Haterade Tour.
In this week’s episode of his “Inside the Green Room” podcast, Philadelphia 76ers veteran Danny Green went in on the Minnesota Timberwolves guard Be
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Nationals could consider Juan Soto trade?
Jul 30, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder Juan Soto (22) in the dugout before the game against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Juan Soto’s long-term future with the Washington Nationals is unclear, and that could lead to a surprising decision for the team’s brass this season.
Rival executives believe the Nationals may attempt to trade Soto this summer, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney
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Kyler Murray’s reported contract demands revealed
Dec 5, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports
Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals seem to be on better terms now than they were at the start of the offseason, but the star quarterback still wants a new contract. According to one report, Murray is looking to become one of the five highest-paid players at his position.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fow
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Report: Dan Orlovsky lands significant new position at ESPN
Dan Orlovsky has gained popularity at ESPN with his no-nonsense NFL analysis over the past several years, and he will have another platform to deliver it this upcoming season.
Orlovsky will join ESPN’s No. 2 NFL TV booth alongside Steve Levy and Louis Riddick, Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports. The trio is set to call some “Monday Night Football” doubleheaders this season and then five games per season beginning in 2023.
Riddick and Levy also recently signed contrac
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Celtics get mixed injury news ahead of Game 2 against Heat
Jan 28, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) prepares for a game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
The Boston Celtics were missing two starters in their Game 1 Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday, and they will likely be getting only one of them back in Game 2.
Marcus Smart missed Game 1 with a foot injury. Al Horford was ruled out after being placed in COVID protocol. Chris Haynes o
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Ex-Giants Pro Bowler signs with division rival
Dec 5, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) walks off the field after the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Giants released James Bradberry last week after they were unable to find a trade partner for him, and they probably will not be thrilled with where the defensive back ended up.
Bradberry has agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, acco
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Matthew Stafford’s wife Kelly duped by fake Aaron Rodgers quote
Nov 17, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford with wife Kelly Stafford during the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Matthew Stafford’s wife Kelly has been active on social media for long enough to know that you should never take anything you read at face value. Unfortunately, she let her guard down this week when she happened upon a supposed quote from A
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Heat had clear game plan with Marcus Smart out
Aug 4, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) warms up before the first half of a NBA basketball game at the Visa Athletic Center in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night, and they did so by taking full advantage of a key player being out.
Marcus Smart did not play in the game due to a foot injury. Smart is an
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Did Bam Adebayo disrespect Jaylen Brown with postgame comment?
Dec 30, 2019; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) warms up before the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Bam Adebayo’s comments after his team’s victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday may not have been a coincidence.
Speaking with reporters following a 118-107 win in Game 1, the Miami Heat big man Adebayo commented on the second-half explosion that helped the Heat turn an e
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Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown called out by Celtics coach after Game 1 loss to Heat
Jan 4, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during warm ups prior to the against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
Ime Udoka brought the heat on Tuesday after losing to the Heat.
After his team’s 118-107 loss to Miami in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals series, the Boston Celtics coach Udoka called out star players Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown for letting the game slip away in the second half.
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Bam Adebayo had a great reaction to Tyler Herro’s postgame outfit
The Miami Heat were in good spirits after winning Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final 118-107 against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Those feelings spilled into the Heat’s postgame press conference.
Miami’s Bam Adebayo spoke to reporters after the game. Tyler Herro then walked into the room to join Adebayo at the press conference. Herro was wearing a funny outfit.
The NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year sported a shirt with the sleeves cut off, as well as sunglasses and a ha
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Video: Brayden Schenn beats up camera in penalty box
Brayden Schenn was not happy with a high-sticking penalty he was called for on Tuesday night and took out his frustration on a camera.
Schenn was called for the penalty near the end of the third period of his St. Louis Blues’ Game 1 contest against the Colorado Avalanche in their Western Conference semifinals series.
Schenn's penalty for high-sticking … pic.twitter.com/6Ulz9aC7tf
— Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) May 18, 2022
Schenn was so upset with the call he beat up t
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Carolina Hurricanes trying to ensure home-ice advantage with new ticket policy
Hockey teams feed off of the energy of their hometown fans during the playoffs. The Carolina Hurricanes are apparently looking to make sure that they maintain that home-ice advantage during their Eastern Conference second-round series with the New York Rangers.
Fans trying to purchase tickets to any second-round game in Raleigh, North Carolina are met with the below disclaimer on the team’s website:
“PNC Arena is located in Raleigh, NC. Sales to this event will be restricted to resi
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Luka Doncic shares who is the Warriors’ key player
May 15, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in game seven of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The Golden State Warriors are loaded with talented players, but Luka Doncic’s pick for Golden State’s key player might surprise you.
Doncic spoke with reporters on Tuesday ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Warriors and h
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Video: Cubs rookie hits home run in first MLB at-bat
Every player remembers their first big-league hit, especially when that hit leaves the yard. Chicago Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel will never forget his first knock.
During Tuesday’s game between the Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates, the top-25 prospect went to pinch hit for Patrick Wisdom with two outs and the Cubs up 6-0 in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Facing Pirates reliever Chase De Jong, Morel hit a 417-foot home run over the left field wall in what was his first-ever at-bat in
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Daughter of Kings owner gets new front office role
Feb 18, 2022; Cleveland, OH, USA; Anjali Ranadive poses for photographers before the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at the Wolstein Center. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
The daughter of Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive is getting her first taste of some front office action.
Anjali Ranadive, who is Vivek’s daughter, is being hired as the new assistant general manager for the Stockton Kings, which is the Kings’ G League team.
Anjali Ranadive, daughter of Sacra
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Video: Astros hit 5 home runs in one inning off Nathan Eovaldi
Nathan Eovaldi made history during Tuesday night’s matchup between the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros, but not for a good reason.
During the second inning at Fenway Park, the Astros blasted five home runs off of the right-hander.
Here’s a look at all five:
Sooo the @Astros just hit 5 homers in one inning. pic.twitter.com/Vsa8RbGoLV
— MLB (@MLB) May 17, 2022
Trailing 1-0, Astros DH Yordan Alvarez led off the inning with a 360-foot solo home run over the Green Monster.
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Joe Burrow answers what he wants to improve on this offseason
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks the sideline in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paul Brown Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. The Bengals beat the Steelers 41-10.Pittsburgh Steelers At Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow had an incredible 2021 season. But like most great quarterbacks, there are plenty of aspects of his game that he’d like get better at.
Speaking to reporters on Tues
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Former Pro Bowl RB signs with the Colts
Feb 25, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
The Indianapolis Colts have a new complementary backfield piece to pair with Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines.
On Tuesday, VaynerSports agent Mike McCartney announced on Twitter that former Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay had agreed to a one-year deal with the Colts.
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NBA thinking of making 1 big rule change
Feb 15, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks at a press conference during NBA All Star Saturday Night at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
The NBA held its general managers meeting on Tuesday in Chicago, and the league is discussing making a change to one particular rule.
According to Shams Charania, the NBA is trying to discourage take fouls. The league is considering altering the take foul rule to give the offensive team one free t
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Mets provide injury update on Jacob deGrom
Sep 3, 2019; Washington, DC, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Jacob deGrom has not pitched in the regular season for the New York Mets since last year, but all signs point to a return in the not-too-distant future.
On Tuesday, the Mets released an update on deGrom’s health. In spring training, deGrom suffered a stress reaction i
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Al Horford could miss first 2 games of conference finals
Jan 28, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) prepares for a game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
The Boston Celtics are dealing with unfortunate roster availability issues ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Both Al Horford and Marcus Smart are unavailable to play in Game 1 on Tuesday. Smart is out due to a foot sprain, which was a known issue. But the surprising health issue was revealed on
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Former NFL QB has grim prediction for Jets’ season
May 7, 2021; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson during rookie minicamp. Mandatory Credit: New York Jets/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports
The New York Jets have made significant improvements to their roster this offseason, including the additions of tight end C.J. Uzomah and guard Laken Tomlinson. But one ex-NFL quarterback is predicting a rough season for Gang Green due to the team’s difficult schedule.
Brady Quinn serves as a host for FOX Sports Radio and a
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Troy Aikman shares thoughts on Tom Brady becoming broadcaster
Oct 21, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NFL Half of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Denver Broncos at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Tom Brady may soon be taking over the role Troy Aikman held at FOX. Aikman thinks that whenever Brady starts his broadcasting career, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback will be successful.
Aikman and his on-air partner Joe Buck talked with the media on Monday about their move to E
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Hornets set for second interview with Warriors assistant coach
Oct 27, 2019; Memphis, TN, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson during the game between the Nets and the Grizzlies at the FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
The Charlotte Hornets may be getting closer to finding a new head coach.
Charlotte fired James Borrego last month as their head coach following his fourth season on the job. They are in the middle of their search for a new coach and have a second interview lined up with one candidate.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojn
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Matt Harvey suspended by MLB over testimony in Tyler Skaggs case
May 11, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey (32) waves to fans during batting practice before a game against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Matt Harvey made some troubling admissions while testifying in the Tyler Skaggs case earlier this year, and the pitcher will have to serve a lengthy suspension as a result.
Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday that Harvey has been suspended 60 games for part
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Joe Judge shares his plan for helping Mac Jones
Aug 12, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones 10) throws the ball during a game against the Washington Football Team at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Joe Judge returned to the New England Patriots as an offensive assistant after he was fired by the New York Giants. While we still have no idea who will call plays for Bill Belichick now that Josh McDaniels is gone, one thing is clear — Judge will be working dire
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Monty Williams has great response for Patrick Beverley
Jan 10, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams against the Orlando Magic at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Patrick Beverley attracted a great deal of attention on Monday for his harsh criticism of Chris Paul, and Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams had a strong response.
During his appearance as a guest analyst on ESPN’s “Get Up,” Beverley unloaded on Paul for being a poor defender. The Minnesota Timberw
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Tarik Cohen appears to suffer serious injury during IG live session
Sep 17, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen (29) works out prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Tarik Cohen has been working his way back from a devastating knee injury he suffered during the 2020 season, and unfortunately it appears the free-agent running back has suffered a setback.
Cohen streamed some of his workout on Instagram live Tuesday. At one point while he was doing drills a
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Reporter reveals why Drew Brees NFL comeback is unlikely
Aug 23, 2018; Costa Mesa, CA, USA: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts during joint practice against the Los Angeles Chargers at the Jack. R. Hammett Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Drew Brees hinted over the weekend that he has not ruled out playing football again next season, but at least one longtime NFL insider would be shocked if the former New Orleans Saints star actually returned.
A recent report claimed Brees and NBC have decided to part ways
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Tom Brady will be first subject of new Netflix series
Aug 28, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) jogs off the field after a game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
If you want to see the greatest NFL player of all time get knocked down a peg, Netflix has a show for you.
Netflix is working on a new comedy series called “Greatest Roasts of All Time,” or “GROAT.” Joe Otterson of Variety reported on Tuesday that Tom Brady will be the
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Brooks Koepka had mishap before PGA Championship press conference
Feb 25, 2022; Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA; Brooks Koepka watches after completing the sixth hole during the second round of The Honda Classic golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Brooks Koepka will be looking to win his third PGA Championship when he tees it up at Southern Hills Country Club on Thursday, and he is hoping things go a lot more smoothly for him as the week goes on.
Koepka showed up late to his scheduled press conference ahead of the PGA Championship
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Shaq takes shot at Kevin Durant on Instagram
Oct 11, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) in action against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Kevin Durant has won two championships and is a two-time NBA Finals MVP, but there are many people who feel his legacy will not be complete unless he captures a title without the Golden State Warriors. It is safe to say Shaquille O’Neal agrees.
Shaq appeared to take a
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Jerry Jones shares whether he will ever sell the Cowboys
Sep 19, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jerry Jones purchased the Dallas Cowboys in 1989, and he has since grown the team into the most valuable sports franchise in the world. Just don’t expect him to cash in on the investment anytime soon.
The Denver Broncos are currently for sale, and most estimates have been that the team will sell for around
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Troy Aikman reveals hardest part of leaving FOX for ESPN
Nov 21, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys former quarterback Troy Aikman attends the NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Troy Aikman signed a massive contract this offseason to become the lead analyst for “Monday Night Football,” and he was undoubtedly thrilled to have Joe Buck come with him. However, the Hall of Famer says there was one co-worker in particular who was difficult to leave.
ESP
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Barstool Sports founder makes incredible offer to Patrick Beverley
Nov 13, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley (22) enters a game against Los Angeles Clippers during the first quarter at Staples Center. The Clippers won 129-102. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
Patrick Beverley received a lot of attention on Monday for his harsh criticism of Chris Paul, and one of the most successful people in the media world loved every second of it.
While serving as a guest analyst on ESPN’s “Get Up,̶
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Tom Brady issues interesting challenge to LeBron James
Jan 21, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Lebron James’ impromptu Twitter Q&A on Monday revealed some fun tidbits about his life, including his favorite movies (among others, “Gladiator” and “The Godfather”) and his favorite book (“The Alchemist”).
But one question from the greatest quarterback of
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Lakers have 1 key question for head coach candidates
Sep 27, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka answers a question during the Lakers media day at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, CA. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
The Los Angeles Lakers are searching for a new head coach and taking their time going through the process. But there is apparently one key factor they are focusing on with all their candidates.
The Athletic’s Sam Amick published a wide-ranging column on Mond
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Chris Paul responds to those saying his championship window has closed
Apr 26, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) against the New Orleans Pelicans during game five of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Chris Paul is taking all sorts of heat — and questions — since his Phoenix Suns got dismantled by the Dallas Mavericks in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinals series on Sunday.
The Suns made the NBA Finals last season, then followed it up by
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Reporter reveals Baker Mayfield’s training camp plans
Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Baker Mayfield has made his displeasure with the Cleveland Browns known after how the team handled the Deshaun Watson trade. Despite the animosity between the two sides, Mayfield remains in Cleveland, and the situation is expected to get much more awkward.
NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport joined "The Pat McAfee Show" on Monday and revealed that he believes Mayfield will be in attendance at Browns training camp.
“He’s gotta be at training camp,&...
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Report: Bulls have serious concerns about Lonzo Ball
Mar 26, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball warms up before their game against the Denver Nuggets at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
The Chicago Bulls had to shut down Lonzo Ball in early April, and the team apparently has serious concerns about the point guard’s knee injury.
Ball sustained a small meniscus tear in his left knee in mid-January. He tried to ramp things up as he aimed for a return later in the seaso
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Yankees teammate compares Nestor Cortes Jr. to former All-Star pitcher
Aug 28, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. (65) sits in the dugout during the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Nestor Cortes Jr. doesn’t throw with high velocity, and isn’t a physically-imposing presence on the mound. Yet he’s still effective by messing with hitters’ timing and throwing with a variety of different arm angles.
In an era w
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Phillies exec has bold comment about Bryce Harper
Aug 5, 2019; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Bryce Harper is often mentioned during conversations about the best players in baseball. But is it possible that Harper is still underrated? That’s what one Philadelphia Phillies executive believes.
Harper has been on fire in May and absolutely destroyed the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend. He went 8-for-12 (.
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LeBron James addresses how much longer he will continue to play
Dec 9, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) warms-up prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzles at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
LeBron James is still performing at an elite level. The 37-year-old averaged 30.3 points and 6.2 assists in 56 games this past season.
Still, with a few injuries forcing him to miss some time in 2021, and the fact that he is not getting any younger, questions remain about how much longer LeBron wil
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Video: Jake Odorizzi carted off with serious leg injury
Jake Odorizzi was carted off the field after suffering a serious leg injury during Monday night’s game between his Houston Astros and the Boston Red Sox.
Odorizzi was pitching in the bottom of the fifth with his team down 2-1. He had two outs and got Enrique Hernandez to hit a weak ball to first base. Odorizzi took off sprinting to cover first, but his leg gave out, and he collapsed to the ground.
Jake Odorizzi collapsed to the ground after this pitch and is in some serious pain
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Video: Famous DJ Steve Aoki airmails awful first pitch at Fenway Park
DJ Steve Aoki won’t have a career in baseball anytime soon.
Aoki threw out the first pitch prior to Monday night’s game between the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros at Fenway Park, and it wasn’t remotely close to being a strike.
@steveaoki just pulled a 50cent at Fenway park pic.twitter.com/NDzbUGhp6o
— Alex Potter (@PoniesPodcast) May 16, 2022
Most people who throw out a first pitch end up bouncing the ball, which is embarrassing enough, but the 44-year-old AokiR
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Blake Snell return date for Padres revealed
Aug 13, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell (4) pitches in the second inning of the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
The San Diego Padres’ pitching staff is about to receive a major boost.
Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reported on Sunday that Blake Snell will make his season debut on Wednesday in Philadelphia against the Phillies.
The 29-year-old pitcher was scratc
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Suns release open letter to fans after Game 7 disaster
Apr 19, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) handles the ball during the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans during game two of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The Phoenix Suns are being forced to do a bit of damage control after the team’s atrocious Game 7 performance against the Dallas Mavericks.
The Suns posted an open letter to fans a day after Sunday’s loss, a G
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Dez Bryant is bullish on 1 rookie NFL quarterback
Nov 8, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) reacts before a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Dez Bryant believes that one rookie who shares his namesake has the chance to be a solid NFL quarterback.
Bryant tweeted on Monday that he’s high on Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder due to the quarterback’s approach and confidence.
“The new league is built
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Report: Key Bengals player prepared to skip training camp over franchise tag
Jan 2, 2022; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor paces the sideline in the first quarter during a Week 17 NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports
The Cincinnati Bengals may have an issue with a key player as they prepare to defend their AFC title.
Safety Jessie Bates has no intentions of playing on the franchise tag and is expected to skip OTAs and training cam
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Braves had major issues with haunted Milwaukee team hotel
Oct 29, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves fans in the Battery prior to game three of the 2021 World Series against the Houston Astros at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee is allegedly haunted. It’s also a frequent team hotel for teams the Milwaukee Brewers are hosting, which can make for some stories.
The Atlanta Braves can attest to that. While it doesn’t sound like any players experienced any explicit issues with th
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Michael Conforto could still play for MLB team in 2022?
Aug 2, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets right fielder Michael Conforto (30) warms up prior to the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Free agent outfielder Michael Conforto was believed to be out for the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, and would thus go unsigned until next winter. Neither of those things may be true, according to his agent.
Scott Boras claimed that “multiple” teams are interested in sign
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Arch Manning makes intriguing comment about 1 possible destination
Quarterback Arch Manning 16 runs the ball as Newman takes on Lafayette Christian Academy in the LHSAA Div III semi finals. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. Arch Manning Lca Vs Newman Football
Many college football fans are looking for any clue they can get about Arch Manning’s potential choice of school. The quarterback himself may have given a big one in a recent interview.
Manning talked about his potential destinations in an interview last week, and was particularly effusive in his praise for
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New details revealed about Davante Adams’ Packers exit
Davante Adams’ departure from the Green Bay Packers was initially viewed as a case of the organization not feeling capable of paying the player his worth. New reporting indicates that was absolutely not the case.
In a Monday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Ian Rapoport of NFL Network revealed that the Packers had offered Adams an even bigger contract than the Las Vegas Raiders did, but Adams simply wanted to leave Green Bay.
“They offered him a bigger deal over the
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Twins pitcher Joe Ryan made sure to cash in on funny incentive
Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan is under contract for around $700,000 this season, which is why he is not about to turn down any money his teammates might owe him. He made that clear during his start on Sunday.
Ryan caught a foul ball near the visiting dugout during Minnesota’s 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. After making the play, the right-hander immediately motioned toward his own dugout and made a “five-zero-zero” gesture. He explained after the game that the Twins&
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Justin Thomas sounds off on PGA Championship over beer prices
Jun 21, 2020; Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA; Justin Thomas lines up his putt on the 17th green during the final round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament at Harbour Town Golf Links. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
One of the many traditions at the Masters each year is the incredibly reasonable concession prices. The organizers of the PGA Championship are taking a slightly different approach.
Anyone who wants to drink and eat at the PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country
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NBA star calls out Patrick Beverley over Chris Paul comments
Nov 13, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley (22) enters a game against Los Angeles Clippers during the first quarter at Staples Center. The Clippers won 129-102. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
Patrick Beverley has had a lot to say about the Phoenix Suns being ousted from the NBA playoffs, and one star player is tired of hearing it.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard questioned some of Beverley’s tweets, particularly abo
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Old Luka Doncic quote goes viral after upset of Suns
May 28, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) in action during game three between the Clippers and the Mavericks in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Luka Doncic appears to have had his Michael Jordan moment in the middle of Dallas’ playoff series against Phoenix.
An old Doncic quote went viral after his Mavericks pulled off the shocking beatdown upset of the Suns in Game 7 on Su
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Rajon Rondo accused of pulling gun on family during alleged meltdown
Jan 18, 2020; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (9) arrives at Toyota Center before a game against the Houston Rockets. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Rajon Rondo is facing some extremely troubling allegations from a woman who filed for an emergency protective order against the NBA star last week.
Ashley Bachelor, Rondo’s longtime girlfriend and the mother of his two children, says Rondo pulled a gun on her and threatened to kill her during an inci
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Stephen A. Smith called out for hilarious Devin Booker mistake
Dec 18, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith broadcasts before a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Stephen A. Smith gave the Phoenix Suns some well-deserved slander on Sunday, but it turns out that he technically directed it to the wrong person.
The ESPN personality Smith called out the Suns for their miserable showing in Game 7 against the Dallas Mavericks. Specifically, Smith men
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Saints coach offers theory about Drew Brees comeback tweet
Nov 25, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees waves to fans on the sidelines before the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Buffalo Bills at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen is not exactly rushing to get in contact with Drew Brees after the former quarterback hinted at a comeback on Sunday.
Allen said Monday that he did not even know much about the Brees tweet, but that
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Antonio Brown expresses surprising desire for his NFL future
Nov 8, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Antonio Brown before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Antonio Brown may see his chances of playing in the NFL again slipping away, but it sounds like the star wide receiver is hoping to at least sign a one-day contract with a certain team.
Brown took to Twitter on Monday to say he wants to retire as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He quickly clarifi
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Celtics reveal new injury for Marcus Smart
Aug 4, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) warms up before the first half of a NBA basketball game at the Visa Athletic Center in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Marcus Smart has been battered and bruised throughout much of the postseason, and the Boston Celtics star suffered a new injury during his team’s huge win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.
Celtics head coach Ime Udoka told reporters on
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Sean Payton reportedly lands TV job
Aug 23, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton looks on during the second half against Jacksonville Jaguars at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Sean Payton has been exploring jobs in the media since he stepped down as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints, and it sounds like he now has a deal in place for one.
Payton has accepted a job with FOX for the 2022 season, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. He will wo
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Deshaun Watson treating Browns to tropical team-building weekend
Mar 25, 2022; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson talks with the media during a press conference at the CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Deshaun Watson is trying to get off on the right foot with his new Cleveland Browns teammates.
Watson is treating his offensive teammates to a trip to the Bahamas this weekend, according to USA Today’s Josina Anderson. The goal will be to build chemistry. Watson has secured a field on the
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Video: Patrick Beverley had brutal insult for Chris Paul
Apr 19, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) handles the ball during the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans during game two of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Chris Paul apparently played through an injury during the Phoenix Suns’ blowout Game 7 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night, but Patrick Beverley has no sympathy for his fellow veteran.
Paul was spotted walk
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Anthony Edwards savagely trolled Suns in since-deleted Instagram story
Mar 31, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) dribbles the ball at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
The Phoenix Suns put together an embarrassing performance in their Game 7 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night, and Anthony Edwards could not have been happier with the result.
Edwards ruthlessly mocked the Suns on his Instagram story after they were dominated at home. He called Phoenix’s 123-90 defeat a &
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Patrick Beverley called the Chris Paul injury
Nov 13, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley (22) enters a game against Los Angeles Clippers during the first quarter at Staples Center. The Clippers won 129-102. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
The Phoenix Suns were shocked by the Dallas Mavericks in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday night. Most people were left wondering how a Suns team that was the best in the NBA all season had such a major letdown, but a rival p
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Devin Booker had profane comment about Suns’ Game 7 loss
Feb 25, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives against New Orleans Pelicans in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
The Phoenix Suns were heavy favorites to win the NBA title when the postseason began, but they were eliminated on Sunday night after a horrendous effort against the Dallas Mavericks. Devin Booker had a very accurate description of the loss.
After Phoenix’s 123-90 home loss in Game 7, Booker told
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Johnny Gaudreau wins Game 7 with goal from impossible angle
The Calgary Flames are advancing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they can thank Johnny Gaudreau for sending them to the next round.
Gaudreau scored the game-winner in overtime for the Flames to beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in Game 7 of their Western Conference first round series. He snagged a rebound and fired a wrister just over Jake Oettinger’s shoulder.
Johnny Gaudreau wins it in OT!
(: @Sportsnet) pic.twitter.com/bMYDndvl1v
— theScore (@theScore) May 16, 2022
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Jason Kidd had great quote about Mavericks’ Game 7 win
Nov 19, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers coach Jason Kidd warms up players before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jason Kidd’s Dallas Mavericks are in the conference finals, and they got there in convincing fashion.
The Mavericks dismantled the Phoenix Suns with a 123-90 win in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinals series in Phoenix on Sunday night. They led by 30 points at halftime, ho
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Video: J.P. Crawford makes an acrobatic tag to prevent stolen base
J.P. Crawford is off to a great start at the plate this season with a .327 batting average. But the Seattle Mariners shortstop proved during Sunday’s 8-7 win over the New York Mets that he’s just as good in the field.
With Seattle down 1-0 in the bottom of the second inning, Mets left fielder Mark Canha attempted to steal second base with two outs and second baseman Jeff McNeil at the plate.
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh made an inaccurate throw to the right of the second base bag af
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Damian Lillard hoping to team up with Suns star?
Dec 16, 2019; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Damian Lillard was not a participant in this year’s postseason, but he seemed to have his eye on things.
Lillard knows that the Phoenix Suns had a disappointing playoff exit. He may be hoping that one of the Suns’ stars forces his way to the Blazers.
Lillard “liked” a tweet Sunday night t
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Report: Chris Paul dealt with quad injury during Mavs series
Jan 22, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) against the Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Death, taxes and Chris Paul getting hurt in the playoffs. All those certainties came true once again.
Paul’s Phoenix Suns earned the No. 1 seed in the West thanks to their best regular season record in the NBA. The team advanced to the second round of the playoffs and went up 2-0 on the Dallas Mavericks and then 3-2. But
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Deandre Ayton had confrontation with Monty Williams during Game 7 disaster
Jan 3, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) against the New York Knicks at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The Phoenix Suns had a meltdown for the ages on Sunday night, and things may have come to a head with Deandre Ayton during the loss.
The Suns got run off their home court and lost 123-90 in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Dallas Mavericks. Ayton only played 17 minutes in the game,
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Video: Albert Pujols makes first career pitching appearance
This is Albert Pujols’ final MLB season, and he’s making sure to check all items off his bucket list.
Pujols went 2-for-3 with 2 runs scored and 2 walks in his St. Louis Cardinals’ 15-6 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night. But it wasn’t at the dish where he made his biggest contribution.
Pujols pitched the final inning of the game and helped close out the Cardinals’ win. Take a look at this 54-mph heat he was tossing up there:
Albert Pujols records h
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