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NBA bubble updates: Seeding-game schedule and opening-night intel LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- After 141 days, the NBA returned inside of the bubble with a doubleheader at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday night. LeBron James closed the show by following his own miss and ...
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Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell combine forces, fittingly lead Jazz in NBA's restart One hundred and forty-one nights after his positive coronavirus test triggered the suspension of the NBA season, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert scored the first points of the league's restart, converting a drop-step move over former teammate Derrick Favors on ...
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NHL pools resources to collect loose pucks in bubbles TORONTO -- The strangest sight inside Scotiabank Arena is not the seat covers, giant screens or LED lights. It's the man running through all of that, literally running, climbing over seats, avoiding obstacles, with a swimming pool skimmer. He has been dubbed ...
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LeBron James' two-way heroics, Zion Williamson's explosive bursts among best moments from NBA re-opening night That wasn't a lucid dream or a vivid hallucination -- NBA games that count were actually played on Thursday night for the first time in 20 weeks (141 days), and they were everything we hoped they would be. The Utah Jazz began the night by defeating the ...
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Lakers vs. Clippers takeaways: LeBron leads crunch time win in team's first game of NBA's Orlando restart The Lakers and Clippers came into Thursday having already fought three heavyweight bouts, but Round 4 was the closest one yet. The Lakers opened up a 13-point lead in the first quarter, but the Clippers fought back to build a lead of their own. Anthony ...
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Jaguars Utilize Full Facility for Training Camp As Part of New Normal For the first time in nearly five months, Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Doug Marrone can walk in TIAA Bank Field and see his players. He can break down at the end of practice and he can work through installs with them in preparation for the 2020 NFL ...
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North Carolina Football Welcomes Tony Grimes to Chapel Hill COVID-19 has forced everyone to reshift their fall line-up, including student-athletes. As season cancelations loom, players are looking for the best option to continue their future amid the pandemic, and a recent five-star recruit has made big news. Virginia ...
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Bill Walton has a lot of admiration for 'very special' Jusuf Nurkic When you turn on any given basketball game on television, you almost immediately know when Bill Walton is calling the game. Whether you hear one of his trademark sayings - like 'Throw it down one time!" - or are listening to one of his tangents on how to ...
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Royals rattle off 13 hits in 5-3 victory over Tigers DETROIT — Trevor Rosenthal pitched a scoreless ninth for his first save since 2017 and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Thursday night, overcoming Miguel Cabrera's first multihomer game since 2016. Once a standout closer for St.
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Raiders balance Las Vegas move with pandemic Dealing with an offseason move to Las Vegas, an overhaul of his defense and contending in a division with Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs is a tough enough task for Raiders coach Jon Gruden. It all pales in ...
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In an unprecedented move, Cowboys will not make season tickets available for 2020 season The coronavirus pandemic has no limits on what it affects. Even the financial juggernaut that is the Dallas Cowboys are not immune from the coronavirus. The franchise announced Thursday morning for the first time in its 60-year history it will not have season ...
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Christian Vazquez powers Red Sox to sweep of Mets NEW YORK — On Thursday, Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez didn't let up. After going deep in Wednesday night's 6-5 victory, Vazquez hit two more homers against the New York Mets, going 2 for 4 with 3 RBIs and two runs scored in a 4-2 victory at Citi ...
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Dodgers' Kelly suspended 8 games for buzzing, mocking Astros HOUSTON (AP) -- Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly was suspended for eight games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday, a day after throwing a fastball near the head of Houston's Alex Bregman and mockingly taunting Astros star Carlos Correa.
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Joe Kelly is Proof that this was Never About Integrity This past Tuesday an incident occurred at Minute Maid Park that I will endeavor to relay objectively. During game 1 of a two-game series, in the bottom of the sixth inning, Joe Kelly took the mound for the Dodgers to preserve a 3-run lead against the Astros.
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Nets aren't hiding how important their first two games are Whether it's managing expectations or just plain coach-speak, Jacque Vaughn insists the Nets' restart "opener" Friday in Disney isn't the end-all, be-all. But his players aren't even trying to sell that line. The Nets face the Magic on Friday and the Wizards on ...
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NBA welcomes its newest teammate, Breonna Taylor, with restart upon us Programming note: Watch "Race in America: A Candid Conversation" on Friday, July 31 on NBC Sports Bay Area after the conclusion of "Giants Postgame Live." Players on every NBA team are embracing their newest common teammate. Coaches of every ...
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Report: Concerns of abuse inside NBA youth-development program in China The NBA has received complaints from employees about human rights concerns inside the league's youth-development program in China, according to an ESPN story published Wednesday. The program was established in 2016 as a way to develop local ...
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Former Giants coach Tom Coughlin fractures four ribs, spends night in hospital after bicycle accident Former New York Giants head coach and Jacksonville Jaguars executive Tom Coughlin fractured four ribs, and spent the night in the hospital after being involved in a bicycle accident, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter. Coughlin, 73 ...
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Yankees' Gleyber Torres: Good chance to play Friday Torres (elbow) told reporters that he thinks he'll be able to play in Friday's game against the Red Sox after being hit by a pitch and exiting Thursday's win over the Orioles, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. X-rays on Torres elbow came back negative earlier ...
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Steelers sign safety Curtis Riley The Steelers have signed free agent safety Curtis Riley, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Riley took a physical in Pittsburgh on Thursday. Riley, 28, played all 16 games, including three starts, for the Raiders last year. He made 34 tackles, one pass breakup ...
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Seimone Augustus' big third quarter lifts Sparks over Sun It had all appeared to flip for the Los Angeles Sparks. Their five-point halftime lead had evaporated and turned into a five-point Connecticut Sun advantage halfway through the third quarter Thursday night. Los Angeles appeared to be showing signs of the ...
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Blues need games more than practice EDMONTON, Alberta — As captain Alex Pietrangelo pointed out following Wednesday's 4-0 exhibition loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, the Blues need game reps. Not practice. "You can only do so many drills and practice so much until you want to get in a ...
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Browns' Jamie Gillan: Tests positive for COVID-19 The Browns placed Gillan (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Gillan tested positive for COVID-19 on July 9, after he which he quarantined for two weeks. Gillan then reported to the Browns on Tuesday, ...
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Angels' Trout on paternity list ahead of couple's 1st child ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout was placed on the paternity list before the Los Angeles Angels' game against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night. The reigning AL Most Valuable Player and his wife, Jessica, are expecting their first child, which is due ...
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F1 driver Perez to miss British GP after COVID-19 positive SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) - Mexican Formula One driver Sergio Perez will miss Sunday's British Grand Prix after testing positive for COVID-19, his Racing Point team said on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull ...
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FA Cup final: Why Arsenal's Mikel Arteta and Chelsea's Frank Lampard have a bright future Arsenal and Chelsea will contest Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley - led out by two of the new generation of managers. Gunners' boss Mikel Arteta, who will be 38 years 128 days on the day of the final, and Chelsea counterpart Frank Lampard, at 42 years ...
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Support the Portland Timbers in the MLS is Back tournament: Order your Timbers mask today! The Portland Timbers are headed to the quarterfinals of the MLS is Back tournament, and you can support the team by ordering and wearing a Portland Timbers mask. Fanatics.com has released officially licensed face coverings for most major professional ...
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Philllies-Jays series postponed after more positive COVID-19 tests No player for the Philadelphia Phillies has tested positive for COVID-19, but a coach and a member of the clubhouse staff have, so as a result the team will remain idle this weekend. Major League Baseball has postponed Saturday's doubleheader and ...
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OKC Thunder: 5 odd things about bubble courts The NBA season will resume tonight while the OKC Thunder play Saturday. Here are five odd things about the bubble courts. Through three scrimmages the OKC Thunder has looked great. They'll take to the court Saturday in a match versus the Utah Jazz ...
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MLB, MLBPA Agree On New Sign-Stealing Rules That Allows For Players To Be Suspended The past offseason was dominated by sign-stealing scandals and how Major League Baseball handled punishments. The Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox were each reprimanded by commissioner Rob Manfred, although players did not receive any ...
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