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This is the weirdest NBA draft in years While the 2019 NBA draft had a clear hierarchy at the top -- with a supernatural force in Zion Williamson as the anchor, followed by an uber-athlete in Ja Morant and a versatile, consistent winner in RJ Barrett -- the 2020 NBA draft is flummoxing franchises ...
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What Walt Hopkins' hire means for the New York Liberty and the WNBA Walt Hopkins officially was named the New York Liberty's new head coach on Wednesday, so all 12 WNBA franchises' top roles are filled. Hopkins enters a situation quite different than his Liberty predecessor, former WNBA player Katie Smith. During her two ...
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Rodgers on McCarthy's new gig: 'I'm happy for him' Still in Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers is preparing for the Packers' NFC Divisional Round showdown with the Seahawks at Lambeau Field on Sunday. It will be the quarterback's first playoff game without Mike McCarthy on the sidelines. McCarthy meanwhile was ...
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San Diego State's Rocky Long retires, replaced by Hoke SAN DIEGO — The Rocky Long-Brady Hoke circle is complete. Long announced his retirement Wednesday as San Diego State's football coach after taking the Aztecs to nine straight bowl games. He was replaced by Hoke, the Aztecs' defensive line coach.
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Gonzaga's Filip Petrusev among new faces on Wooden Award midseason list Gonzaga sophomore forward Filip Petrusev was among five new names added to the midseason watch list for the 2020 Wooden Award, which was also reduced from 50 players to 25 on Wednesday. The 6-foot-11, 235-pound Petrusev is the leading scorer ...
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2020 NFL Free Agents: Early Market Rumors and Predictions for Top Names The New England Patriots entered the 2019 NFL season as the Super Bowl champion and a candidate to repeat. The New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Chargers were also regarded as potential favorites. After Wild Card Weekend, however, players and ...
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What you need to know about MLB's investigation into the Red Sox On Monday night, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred reached out to Red Sox principal owner (and Globe owner) John Henry to let him know that the league planned to launch an investigation into the Red Sox' reported sign-stealing practices — including the ...
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Aggies CB Debione Renfro Declares for 2020 NFL Draft COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Texas A&M cornerback Debione Renfro has officially declared for the 2020 NFL Draft. The junior started in six games, tallying 33 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and four sacks. "I would like to thank my teammates as they pushed me ...
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Wisconsin WR Aron Cruickshank Enters Transfer Portal As first reported by 247Sports' Evan Flood, a UW official confirmed with AllBadgers.com on Wednesday that wide receiver Aron Cruickshank has entered the transfer portal. Cruickshank emerged as a dangerous threat on special teams during the 2019 ...
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Warriors Trade Rumors: Ben Simmons Seen as Best Possible D'Angelo Russell Return Philadelphia has given point guard Ben Simmons a rather long leash when it comes to developing his outside game, but if time is indeed running out for the Sixers, there's at least one possibility for trade that would truly shake up the league. The Athletic's ...
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Knicks Trade Rumors: 'No Plans' to Move Marcus Morris Amid 76ers, Clippers Buzz The 10-27 New York Knicks are going nowhere fast this season, but Marcus Morris Sr. is reportedly going nowhere ahead of the NBA's Feb. 6 trade deadline. According to Yahoo Sports' Vincent Goodwill, the Knicks "have no plans" to move the 30-year-old ...
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MLB rumors: Yankees sign ex-Angels righty to minor-league deal The Yankees are starting to fill out their spring training roster. On Wednesday, they signed righty Nick Tropeano to a minor-league deal with a spring training invite, according to the MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Nick Tropeano agrees to contract with Yankees.
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These 39 cities outside New Orleans are having LSU national championship watch parties It's almost here -- the culmination of what has certainly been an exciting college football season, particularly if you're an LSU fan. The Tigers are set to spar off against Clemson on a football field only an hour-and-a-half away from their home of Baton Rouge ...
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Kyle Rudolph says media member lied about selling his gloves for a charity benefit Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph made the game-winning catch in overtime to knock the Saints out of the playoffs in the Wild Card round, but the gloves he used to make that reception had an unfortunate journey afterwards. A fan tweeted at Rudolph saying, ...
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Heat sign Gabe Vincent to 2-way deal, waive Daryl Macon MIAMI -- The Miami Heat switched out one two-way contract for another Wednesday, signing guard Gabe Vincent and waiving guard Daryl Macon. Vincent has averaged 23.4 points in 20 G League games this season for the Stockton Kings, Sacramento's G ...
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What Donovan Jackson's commitment means for Ohio State football: Buckeye Recruiting Bellaire (Texas) offensive lineman Donovan Jackson committed to Ohio State football on Jan. 8, 2020. (247Sports). By Nathan Baird, cleveland.com. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State football was reminded in 2019 how valuable offensive line depth — and ...
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Jake Paul calls Gib a doormat he's 'wiping his shoes on' before fight vs. KSI Jake Paul and AnEsonGib had their first press conference Wednesday to promote their fight on Jan. 30, and things got interesting. While the two YouTube stars did exchange profanities, the press conference wasn't nearly as personal as the one held by ...
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Cade Mays transfers from Georgia to Tennessee; father Kevin sues UGA after accidental amputation Georgia offensive tackle Cade Mays entered the transfer portal on Wednesday and is reportedly headed to SEC East team Tennessee. The move is curious at first glance, considering Mays played in all 14 of Georgia's games in 2019, starting 11, at every ...
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Tigers trade for Haase, designate Agrazal for assignment DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers acquired catcher Eric Haase from the Cleveland Indians for cash on Wednesday and designated right-hander Dario Agrazal for assignment. Haase, who turned 27 last month, played in 19 games for Cleveland over the ...
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A look back at the ups and downs of UNC football's 2019 season The seniors on the North Carolina football team celebrate after winning the Military Bowl on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 against Temple 55-13. Parth Upadhyaya. Share. Share · Tweet · Mail; Print. BY Matt Chilson. The 2019 North Carolina football season was one ...
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'Farcical' goal deprives Villa the lead in English cup semi LEICESTER, England (AP) — Depleted by injuries and under almost constant pressure, Aston Villa came within 16 minutes of leaving Leicester with an unexpected advantage from the first leg of their English League Cup semifinal on Wednesday.
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Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr fined $25000 by NBA for 'verbally abusing' referee Steve Kerr made sure he got his money's worth following an ejection Monday night. Now he's finding out his money's worth is equivalent to $25,000. Kerr was fined that amount Wednesday by the league for "verbally abusing a game official and failing to leave ...
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Doughty College Notebook: Salem graduate has both sides of FCS final covered At 26, Salem product Zach Staton has established himself as a go-to media member on the topic of the FCS, which will crown a champion Saturday in Frisco, Texas. Staton is a weekend sports anchor in Fargo, North Dakota, home to perennial contender ...
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Report: WSU Cougars football coach Mike Leach interviewed for vacant Mississippi State job PULLMAN – Nearly a month later, Mike Leach's name is still floating through the college football coaching rumor mill. The Washington State coach has interviewed for the vacant coaching position at Mississippi State, according to a report from radio host Paul ...
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The next two months for Georgia Tech hoops are huge This might be Josh Pastner's best Georgia Tech team. If it isn't, something's wrong. He has had four years to build. To date, the most successful band of Yellow Jackets under this coach came in Year 1, when Pastner took leftovers from Brian Gregory's failed ...
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New York Rangers: Being Igor Shesterkin The New York Rangers rolled out the heir apparent last night at Madison Square Garden. Twenty-four year old goalie Igor Sheterkin made his NHL debut on national television against the Colorado Avalanche. NBCSN took advantage of the situation and ...
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Thorns trade key players, move up to top draft pick PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Portland Thorns traded away U.S. national team defender Emily Sonnett, Australian Caitlin Foord and forward Midge Purce in a pair of deals Wednesday and landed the top pick in this year's college draft. The Thorns sent Sonnett ...
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Jalen Rose: 'I would love to be a minority owner of the Detroit Pistons' Jalen Rose has given back to his hometown of Detroit and now he wants to double-down on his investments by becoming minority owner of the Detroit Pistons. There was no beating around the bush, Detroit native Jalen Rose stated his wishes clearly.
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The "Drake Curse" invades Baltimore When you're on top of the world in your profession, it's likely that you're going to be receiving some recognition from people at the top of the world in theirs. That's proving to be true for Lamar Jackson this year, as his ascent to the top of the ladder in pro football ...
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Tennessee bill would require students to play sports based on gender identified at birth NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A new bill requiring Tennessee students to play sports based on their birth certificate's gender identification is being called "demeaning" by activists and "proactive" by the bill's sponsor. Introduced last month, the bill would require ...
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Carson Wentz's Eagles-themed Dodge Challenger for sale PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Eagles' fans - you now have a chance to own quarterback Carson Wentz's car, but it will cost you a pretty penny. The 2018 Eagles-green Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Coupe, complete with ultra-wide wheels, custom hood and a ...
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