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Stan Van Gundy out after one season with New Orleans Pelicans Van Gundy and Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin had been engaged in talks for weeks, according to sources. New Orleans finished a disappointing 31-41 this past season and fell short of ...
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Vince Wilfork's son charged with stealing $300000 of dad's jewelry, including New England Patriots Super Bowl rings He said his two Super Bowl rings were missing, along with two AFC championship rings, and a 2001 Miami Hurricanes national championship ring, among other items including necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Holmes-Wilfork ...
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Son of former Carolina Panthers TE Greg Olsen goes home after heart transplant But before TJ left Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, he fulfilled a promise made to his parents to ring the bell that patients often do when they are released. As the elder Olsen has ...
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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James says he predicted rash of injuries after quick turnaround to start season Leonard, who has been ruled out for Game 5 of the Clippers' Western Conference semifinal series with the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, will be the eighth All-Star to miss a playoff game this year, which is the most in league history, according to the Elias Sports ...
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Grandal's single in 10th gives White Sox 8-7 win over Rays CHICAGO -- — Yasmani Grandal hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning and the Chicago White Sox beat Tampa Bay 8-7 on Wednesday, taking two of three from the Rays in a matchup of division leaders. Jóse Abreu hit his 12th homer of the season ...
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Woody Johnson says New York Jets lucky to have GM Joe Douglas, coach Robert Saleh "They've got a tremendous amount of leeway," Johnson said Wednesday, speaking to the football media for the first time in four years. "I'm totally in sync with these guys. Chris [Johnson] made some unbelievable choices, and we're lucky to get both of those ...
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CP3, Kawhi, LaMelo oh my: NBA (news) never sleeps Wednesday, June 16 saw Wednesday, June 2 and said hold my beer. If you don't fully recollect what unfolded in the basketball world exactly two weeks ago (weird, but OK), allow me to remind you: Mike Krzyzewski announced he will retire after next season, ...
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Alumni call on AG to investigate how University of Michigan dealt with abuse complaints A trio of University of Michigan alumni and their attorneys asked the state's attorney general to open an investigation into how officials at the school dealt with past complaints about Robert Anderson, the late doctor who is accused of molesting hundreds of ...
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Scott Brooks out as Washington Wizards coach; contract talks fall through, sources say "We have been committed to taking the proper steps over the last two seasons to develop our young players, bring in pieces to complement Bradley Beal and build a winning environment that will ultimately lead to sustained on-court success," Wizards general ...
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Brian Schottenheimer: Jaguars haven't named starting QB for 2021 season Where Minshew stands with the club remains intriguing, though, because while the Jaguars are clearly moving into a new era under center, Minshew is still around. And despite what one might say about a backup seated behind a newly anointed savior of a ...
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Mahle fans 12, Reds silence Brewers' bats again in 2-1 win MILWAUKEE -- — Tyler Mahle tied his career high with 12 strikeouts, Tucker Barnhart drove in the go-ahead run with a double in the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Wednesday to finish a three-game sweep.
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Panthers QB Sam Darnold's vaccine hesitancy shows NFL players are 'microcosm of our country' "I haven't been vaccinated yet.'' The third pick of the 2018 draft, who was, of course, referring to the COVID-19 vaccine, had everything from his leadership to his ...
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Islanders 'like where our game is at' in Semifinals against Lightning The New York Islanders return to Nassau Coliseum to host the Tampa Bay Lightning for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals on Thursday (8 p.m. ET; USA, CBC, SN, TVAS) feeling good about splitting the first two games of the best-of-7 series on the road ...
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard reportedly in to play for USA Basketball at Tokyo Olympics USA Basketball plans on selecting its team in the coming weeks, then bringing the group to Las Vegas for a training camp that begins July 6. Lillard has not previously played in the Olympics. He ...
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Molina's RBI single in 9th lifts Cardinals past Marlins 1-0 Cardinals starter Johan Oviedo is still seeking his first major league win despite pitching a career-high seven scoreless innings. The right-hander allowed six hits, struck out four, walked none and 63 of his 87 pitches were strikes.
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State of the 2021 Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell era begins with promise after transformative offseason Where does your franchise stand heading into 2021? Adam Rank sets the table by providing a State of the Franchise look at all 32 teams, zeroing in on the key figures to watch and setting the stakes for the season to come. Members of the Lions organization, ...
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Jon Gruden likes Raiders' offseason moves some critics deem as 'questionable' Jon Gruden is fully aware of how his former media colleagues and critics judge the latest offseason moves of his Las Vegas Raiders. From signings like Kenyan Drake to shipping out veteran offensive linemen to the drafting of Alex Leatherwood in the first ...
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NFL, NFLPA agree to updated COVID-19 protocols for training camp, preseason With mandatory minicamps coming to a close around the NFL, the league and the NFL Players Association have come to an agreement for COVID-19 protocols for training camps and preseason games, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday via ...
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Italy emerging as serious Euro 2020 contenders after another impressive group-stage win This may not be a group packed with the superstars boasted by major tournament squads of the past but they are, crucially, a team. And a confident, well-drilled one at that. While ...
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Superagent Scott Boras demands explanation for illegal-substance rule from MLB commissioner Rob Manfred "Let the commissioner have a press conference," Boras told USA TODAY Sports, "and let him explain why they ignored the technical applications of this rule for over three decades. If they don't want to certify these substances or have them use something else, ...
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Utah Jazz's Mike Conley Jr., out for Game 5, hopes to return during Clippers series Conley hasn't played since suffering the injury during the first half of the Jazz's series-ending Game 5 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on June 2. He said Wednesday that he suffered a setback, leading to his prolonged absence.
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US Open picks and best bets: Who the experts and a gambler are picking You bet, bettor. Welcome to GOLF.com's new gambling advice column, where we've assembled a panel of those aforementioned experts to make three "best bets." A real-life professional ...
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Name, image, likeness bill may be on shaky ground as Republican senator to skip college hearing The Senate Commerce Committee's top Republican announced Wednesday that he will not participate in a hearing set for Thursday on college sports issues, including athletes' ability to make money from their name, image and likeness (NIL). Sen.
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Cornerback Davon Banks becomes surprise addition to UW Huskies' 2021 signing class Six months after 15 high-school seniors officially signed with UW, Davon Banks — a 5-foot-10, 156-pound cornerback from San Jacinto, Calif. — announced a verbal commitment to the Huskies on Wednesday.
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Lamar Jackson, Ravens placing 'a big emphasis' on improving deep ball in 2021 As Lamar Jackson's star has risen, the critiques once attached to his game have gradually dissipated. One knock the former MVP has yet to shed, however, is his ability to consistently hit downfield targets. During his last media session of mandatory minicamp ...
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Chargers QB Herbert getting better handle on new offense LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers began their six-week vacation following Wednesday's final minicamp practice but the quarterback still plans to do a lot of studying leading up to the start of training camp next month.
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Euro 2020: What all teams need to qualify from the group stage The first tie-breaker for teams level on points is head-to-head record, followed by overall goal difference. - JUMP TO: How third-placed teams fill out the bracket. Here's ...
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Sox 'sacred' chance to win on Hahn's mind as deadline nears Still, the bottom line is that the White Sox are contenders. And contenders make moves at the trade deadline. That's how baseball works. "I think it's the expectation. You want to maximize your ...
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Gerard Gallant Named Rangers Head Coach Gallant becomes the 36th head coach in franchise history. He has coached 541 career NHL games as a head coach over parts of nine seasons with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, and Vegas Golden Knights, posting a 270-216-4-51 (W-L-T-OT) ...
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Anthony Mackie Will Host the 2021 ESPY Awards "I'm excited to be hosting this year's ESPYS and to celebrate the gift that sports have been this past year," The Falcon and the Winter Soldier actor said in a press release. "They have allowed us to cheer on our favorite teams and athletes together at a time when ...
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Two Potential OKC Thunder Prospects Set to Miss 2021 NBA Draft Combine With the Oklahoma City Thunder having the best draft capital they've had in over a decade, this offseason could truly be pivotal. Prior to the 2021 NBA Draft, prospects will have a chance to participate in the combine to show off their strengths and increase ...
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The highs and lows of Donnie Nelson's Mavs tenure: From nabbing Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Doncic to the one that got ... Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reaches back for General Manager Donnie Nelson as they leave the floor with a lead at the half over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, May 7, 2021.(Tom Fox / Staff ...
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball wins 2020-21 NBA Rookie of the Year despite missing 21 regular-season games, per report Ball won the award despite playing in only 51 games due to injury. That is the fourth-fewest games played in the award's history. Paul Hoffman holds the record with 37 during the 1947-48 season, but it should be noted that his team played only 48 games that ...
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Longhorns Recruiting: NFL Scout on Arch Manning vs. Trevor Lawrence This past weekend, the Texas Longhorns hosted a star-studded group of recruiting prospects on the 40 Acres, including arguably the best prospect in the country regardless of classification, in Isidore Newman (New Orleans, LA) quarterback, Arch Manning.
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Chris Paul Out Indefinitely Because of Coronavirus Protocols After leading the Phoenix Suns into the Western Conference finals, Chris Paul is in danger of missing at least part of the series after entering the N.B.A.'s coronavirus health and safety protocols. How soon Paul can return to the Suns was not immediately ...
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Bears' Justin Fields: Deemed No. 2 QB to open 2021 Coach Matt Nagy reiterated Tuesday that Fields will open the season as the No. 2 quarterback, Jelani Scott of NFL.com reports. Fields was selected 11th overall by the Bears in the 2021 NFL Draft, leading some to believe he could have a chance to open the ...
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Two Team Photos, One Difference: The Cheerleader With Down Syndrome A junior high cheerleading team took nearly identical photos with and without Morgyn Arnold. The school called the publication of the photo without her a mistake that is under investigation.
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Coca-Cola shares drop $4 billion after Cristiano Ronaldo's gesture to drink water Cristiano Ronaldo's gesture for people to drink water instead of Coke at a Euro 2020 press conference may have cost the soda company $4 billion in market value. Coca-Cola shares dropped from $56.17 to $55.22 after Ronaldo moved two Coke bottles out of ...
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Introducing recent call up Kyle Muller, a top Atlanta Braves pitching prospect While this is likely just a temporary move out of necessity, it is interesting to know that they are willing to use him at this level. If he gets in a game, a good audition could set the stage for a more legitimate call up later in the season.
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Robert Griffin III sparks ESPN-Fox bidding war with all-time audition ESPN has upped its offer after Fox showed heavy interest in Griffin as an NFL and college football analyst. Now both networks are waiting to see whether Griffin will try to play again or retires from the NFL to move into TV. Even if Griffin does decide to play, TV ...
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Lane Kiffin, Steve Sarkisian talk 'Nick Saban's Coaching Rehab' The unprecedented success Alabama football has had since Nick Saban's arrival has been well documented. "The Process" has been referred to when breaking down what makes the Crimson Tide go under Saban. One of the many facets of "The Process," ...
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Seahawks Sign TE Dominick Wood-Anderson Wood-Anderson, who went undrafted out of Tennessee last year, signed with the Seahawks as a free agent after the draft, but was waived prior to the start of training camp as the Seahawks trimmed their roster from 90 to 80 players as part of the league's COVID ...
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Belgium's Romelu Lukaku plans 10th minute tribute to Christian Eriksen vs. Denmark Lukaku said on Wednesday that both teams will stop playing to join in the tribute. Lukaku said ''we will kick the ball out for a throw-in to stop and applaud and mark this moment.
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McIlroy on board with ban on green reading books McIlroy, responding to reports the books carried by most players in their back pockets may be on their way out as early as this fall, said he believes reading the way greens break is a skill that should be part of the game. The books, he said, cut into the advantage ...
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Patriots head coach Bill Belichick recognizes longtime research director Ernie Adams We've seen more than a handful of those individuals rise to more prominent roles elsewhere, with the most recent being new Texans general manager Nick Caserio. Like Caserio, many spend a large portion of their career within the Patriots organization, and ...
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Minnesota Vikings' Mike Zimmer: Unvaccinated face tough time EAGAN, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said Wednesday that players who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine will "have a hard time during the season" given the additional protocols they will have to follow. The NFL released its new ...
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In a game 5 at home tonight, Sixers have the chance to put the Hawks on the brink of elimination After losing home court in game one of this best of seven-game series, the Sixers had to get back to the drawing board for games two and three. And they did. They knotted the series back up 1-1 before it turned to Atlanta. And in the first of two bouts down ...
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Report: NCAA Investigating Arizona State Over Potential Recruiting Violations Former Jets and Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards is currently the head coach of the Sun Devils, though he "leans heavily" on associate head coach Antonio Pierce, per The Athletic. Pierce, a former linebacker for the New York Giants, also serves as the ...
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Tigers skipper Hinch backs Mize's beef: 'Completely unfair to Casey' Tigers pitcher Casey Mize had to switch gloves during his start Tuesday against the Royals. Mize did exactly that. Tumpane thought Mize's sun-faded, charcoal gray-colored glove didn't ...
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Michigan State football gets commitment from Braden Miller, 2022 3-star OL from Colorado Michigan State football is steadily building its 2022 recruiting class, getting a commitment from a third offensive lineman for the cycle. Braden Miller, a three-star prospect out of Aurora (Colorado) Eaglecrest, made his pledge public via social media on ...
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