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Though much was made of the Los Angeles Lakers holding a pre-draft workout for LiAngelo Ball, it doesn’t sound like that will lead to anything. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, there is “pessimism to the extreme” …
While mystery remains about the Phoenix Suns and their potential No. 1 overall selection, some NBA figures think they have it all figured out. According to Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report, the belief around the NBA is that the Suns will …
For the fourth year in a row, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors will meet in the NBA Finals. Unlike past years, it hasn’t been a cakewalk for either team, with the Cavaliers forced to win Game 7s against both the Indiana Pacers …
Chris Paul may not play in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, but it doesn’t sound like it will be for lack of trying. Marc J. Spears of the Undefeated reported Monday that, with tipoff looming, Paul is still doing everything possible to …
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo was at the center of controversy on Monday, and manager Joe Maddon was not having it. Rizzo slid into Pirates catcher Elias Diaz on a force play at home and appeared to go well out of the baseline to try to …
Ben Simmons has weighed in on those LeBron James-to-Philadelphia rumors. TMZ Sports caught up with Simmons, who called James a “great player” that he’d be interested in playing with. Simmons also didn’t seem too concerned with …
It’s safe to say the free agency process left a lot of players bitter, even those who weren’t directly involved. Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas got a particularly raw deal, coming off a 38-homer season only to settle for …
The Atlanta Braves will be without Ronald Acuna for at least a week and a half after his scary knee injury Sunday. An MRI showed that Acuna suffered a mild ACL sprain in his left knee and a knee contusion, as well as a lower back contusion, when he …
As expected, the Golden State Warriors will be without Andre Iguodala in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. Coach Steve Kerr announced at shootaround Monday that Iguodala will miss his fourth consecutive game with a bone bruise in his knee. …
Kyrie Irving came in for some criticism due to his absence from the sideline during Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but he apparently had a medical reason for his absence. According to Celtics president Danny Ainge, Irving had a nasal …
The San Francisco Giants are giving a Major League debut to the son of iconic MLB catcher Ivan Rodriguez. Dereck Rodriguez, an outfielder-turned-pitcher, is being called up by the Giants, according to his Instagram. Dereck Rodriguez, son of Hall of …
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert will worry about LeBron James’s potential departure when the time comes. For now, Gilbert said, the Cavaliers are focused on their fourth consecutive trip to the NBA Finals and trying to win that. …
Don’t get him wrong, Bryce Harper is happy that the Washington Capitals are going to the Stanley Cup Finals. That said, even though he plays there, he’s all-in on his hometown Vegas Golden Knights. The Washington Nationals outfielder and …
Alexander Ovechkin is set to play in the first Stanley Cup Final of his illustrious career, but no, the Russian president has not called to wish him good luck. Ovechkin briefly had the media going after saying that Vladimir Putin had called him ahead …
Chris Paul’s status for Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals will not be determined until close to tipoff, as the Houston Rockets point guard has yet to test it out. Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni said in his Sunday conference call that …
The culture of the New England Patriots is not for everyone. Defensive end Cassius Marsh, now with the San Francisco 49ers, was one of those who found it disagreeable. Marsh felt that he was misused as a coverage linebacker, adding that playing there …
