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The NBA Draft is important for every team. It’s a chance to bring new, young talent into the organization. Teams that consistently get it right often line themselves up for years of success. Remember, before all the Kevin Durant hoopla, the …
The Houston Astros are close to getting George Springer out on a rehab assignment as he works his way back from a hamstring injury. Springer took live batting practice on Monday as he readies himself for a rehab stint after roughly three weeks out. …
If Kawhi Leonard’s speech at the Toronto Raptors’ victory parade was his last act with the team, it will certainly go down as a memorable one. Leonard broke out an exaggerated impression of his now-famous laugh in closing his speech in …
A brief but unusual saga saw the Houston Texans deterred in their efforts to hire New England Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio as their new general manager, but the story may be just beginning. Ben Volin of the Boston Globe wrote …
LaMelo Ball has his next basketball home. Ball announced Monday that he has signed a “next stars” contract with the NBL’s Illawarra Hawks in Australia with the goal of becoming the top pick in next year’s NBA Draft. LaMelo …
Aaron Rodgers raised some eyebrows earlier in the week when a seemingly critical quote about his freedom to change plays at the line of scrimmage. New coach Matt LaFleur’s offensive system, by default, grants a quarterback less freedom to make …
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is having major problems coming back from his neck injury. Nimmo halted his rehab assignment on Friday due to neck soreness, and has now gone to Los Angeles in search of a second opinion on his ailing neck. …
The Boston Celtics are looking to get clarity on Kyrie Irving’s future as quickly as possible. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Celtics will meet with Irving in the near future to discuss his plans for free agency. That meeting …
The Houston Rockets have at least looked into the possibility of trading Chris Paul, according to a report. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Monday that the Rockets have had preliminary conversations about dealing Paul. Those talks have …
The Toronto Raptors managed to claim an NBA championship without a single lottery pick on the roster, the first team to do so in the lottery era. To one team president, that’s an indictment of every other NBA general manager. Orlando Magic …
The Golden State Warriors pulled off a classy gesture in congratulating the Toronto Raptors on their NBA championship. The Warriors took out a full page ad in Monday’s Toronto Star, offering their congratulations on the Raptors’ …
The Boston Red Sox have had a very uneven season, but one of their players thinks this weekend’s sweep of the Baltimore Orioles could mark a turning point. Catcher Christian Vazquez celebrated the team’s three-game sweep in Baltimore by …
The Chicago White Sox are continuing their youth movement. According to Andy Slater of 640 The Hurricane, the White Sox are calling up 2016 first-round draft pick Zack Collins. SLATER SCOOP: White Sox are calling up first-round pick, former Canes …
Clint Frazier continues to struggle to nail down a spot on the New York Yankees’ roster. Manager Aaron Boone announced Sunday that Frazier would be sent down to Triple-A to clear a roster spot for trade acquisition Edwin Encarnacion. Clint …
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly going to try to bring Kawhi Leonard home to Southern California. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the Lakers will pursue Leonard in free agency, provided they have the cap space to make a max …
Hunter Pence has been a big part of the Texas Rangers’ surprising success in 2019, but he could be sidelined after hurting his groin on Sunday. Pence was pursuing a fly ball when he pulled up limping and left the game. The Rangers announced he …
