Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert, HC Chris Finch fined by NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert and head coach Chris Finch were fined on Friday for the comments they made criticizing the officiating after Wednesday’s loss to Phoenix, the NBA announced in a press release (Twitter link). Gobert’s fine was $25K, while Finch was docked $15K. As we previously relayed, Gobert was particularly upset about the […]

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Sharks top prospect undergoes surgery to repair torn labrum

The San Jose Sharks announced that 2021 seventh-overall pick and top prospect William Eklund underwent successful shoulder surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum. No other details, such as a recovery timeline, were included in the announcement, but since the timeline for torn labrums typically fall in the four- to six-month range, Eklund’s season is […]

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Wizards should double down on Porzingis, Kuzma

Sitting at 11th place in the Eastern Conference, one spot shy of the play-in tournament , the Washington Wizards (34-42) face a dilemma. While the team has three standout players averaging more than 20 points per-game, it can’t get off the treadmill of mediocrity. One of those stars, Kristaps Porzingis, must decide on his $36 […]

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Aaron Wise withdraws from Masters to address mental health

Aaron Wise has confirmed he won’t be playing in this year’s Masters tournament and is instead temporarily stepping away from competitive golf.  “Regretfully, I am withdrawing from the Masters today,” Wise explained in a post shared on his Instagram story, as mentioned by Patrick McDonald of CBS Sports and other outlets. “Golf is just as […]

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FAU players set to make big money from Final Four run

The Florida Atlantic Owls may become the first Cinderella team to see its players profit from their exploits. Based on the early returns, those profits should be fairly significant. Florida Atlantic donors launched an NIL collective for the team as their Cinderella run took them all the way to the Final Four. According to Ross […]

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Grizzlies’ Kenneth Lofton Jr. named G League Rookie of the Year

First-year forward Kenneth Lofton Jr., who is on a two-way contract with the Grizzlies, has been named the G League Rookie of the Year for the 2022-23 season, according to the NBA. Lofton has appeared in just 19 games and averaged only 5.5 MPG at the NBA level in his first professional season after signing […]

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Wimbledon’s latest decision prompts strong reaction

Nearly one year following their decision to ban Belarusian and Russian players from competing at Wimbledon in 2022, the All England Club has reversed course. “Our current intention is to accept entries from Russian and Belarusian players subject to them competing as ‘neutral’ athletes and complying with appropriate conditions,” the Club said in a statement […]

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Watch: Rangers tie franchise mark with nine-run fourth inning

The Texas Rangers season opener wasn’t off to a great start, but a historic fourth-inning offensive explosion quickly changed the team’s fortunes.  Trailing the Phillies 5-0 early, the Rangers erupted for a nine-run fourth inning. According to MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry, Texas tied the 1992 club for the most runs in a single inning on Opening […]

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Raiders reportedly make big NFL Draft decision

It sounds like the Las Vegas Raiders have already made a decision about Georgia Bulldogs star defensive tackle Jalen Carter ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft.  One “league source” has informed Raiders insider Vic Tafur of The Athletic that “Carter is not an option for the Raiders at” overall draft pick No. 7.  Last week, […]

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