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The Golden State Warriors are heavy favorites to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, but don’t tell them that. The Warriors were quick to dismiss prognostications that they would easily coast past …
The Oklahoma City Thunder were careful to avoid overworking Russell Westbrook during the regular season, but those restrictions are off for the playoffs. Thunder coach Billy Donovan admitted that Westbrook will almost certainly see more action during …
There are no indications that robot umpires are coming to Major League Baseball anytime soon, but Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon appears to be of the opinion that it wouldn’t be a terrible idea. Maddon told Johnny Oleksinski of the New York …
The Minnesota Timberwolves were expected to take a big step forward this season under new basketball czar Tom Thibodeau, but they won just two more games than they did in 2015-16 and struggled to improve defensively. After that heavy investment, …
Rajon Rondo has a long history of stepping things up in the playoffs, and though most of the current members of the Boston Celtics weren’t with the organization with the point guard, they’re wary of what he can do. Rondo has had an uneven …
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond had a disappointing season after it looked like he was poised to become one of the NBA’s best big men. His coach, Stan Van Gundy, emphasized that it’s not too late for Drummond to become a star …
Brothers Devin and Jason McCourty have never had the chance to play with each other in the NFL, but with the Tennessee Titans releasing Jason on Thursday, the door is now open — in theory. Devin McCourty, a safety for the New England Patriots, …
The Houston Astros would like to lock down shortstop Carlos Correa for the long haul, and the player is willing to listen to offers under the right circumstances. While Correa’s agent ruled out a long-term deal, the player himself was at least …
Marshawn Lynch has been out of the NFL for a year, but he hasn’t let himself fall out of shape in that time. According to Albert Breer of the MMQB, Lynch left Oakland Raiders staff very much impressed by how much he’d kept in shape after …
Marshawn Lynch’s reported agreement with the Oakland Raiders has apparently come as news to the team that currently holds its rights. According to NFL Network’s Mike Silver, the Seahawks did not know anything about Lynch reportedly coming …
Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke were teammates for three seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but they’ll be facing each other on Friday night. For his part, Kershaw isn’t looking forward to it. “I don’t really look forward …
New York Knicks president Phil Jackson admitted Friday that Carmelo Anthony may well be better off leaving the New York Knicks. Jackson told the media that, with the Knicks once again failing to win, Anthony would be best served going somewhere else …
New Washington wide receiver Terrelle Pryor seems to be forging a solid new relationship with his quarterback. After Monday’s first voluntary workout of the offseason, Pryor had nothing but praise for Kirk Cousins, saying the two were quickly …
Indiana Pacers forward Paul George was the subject of numerous trade rumors leading up to the NBA’s trade deadline, but according to owner Herb Simon, no deal was ever close. Simon did confirm to Nate Taylor of the Indianapolis Star that there …
The New York Jets are reportedly finding it tough to move defensive end Sheldon Richardson. According to Brian Costello of the New York Post, the feeling around the league is that the Jets would have to settle for a fourth-round draft pick in …
Results from the first week of Major League Baseball season should be treated with extreme caution. Many teams that start hot will fade over the course of the year, particularly if expectations were low for them to begin with. However, it is …
