Category: Sports

Head coach Jacque Vaughn has received a contract extension from the Brooklyn Nets, a deserved deal for the 48-year-old who took over a drama-filled roster in November. Following a 2-5 start, the Nets dismissed of Steve Nash in a mutual decision and brought on Vaughn as the interim leader. The former Orlando Magic head coach […]

“Jacque has made an immediate and immeasurable impact on our entire organization since assuming the role of head coach earlier this season,” general manager Sean Marks said in a statement. “On the court, he’s clearly demonstrated his leadership through his ability to connect and communicate at a very high level while displaying tremendous instincts for […]

Altair (Texas) Rice Consolidated athlete Roger Gradney, one of the fastest prospects in the state of Texas, has announced his commitment to Nebraska. Gradney landed the offer on Sunday afternoon and made the quick decision to lock down his recruitment based on the early conversations he had with secondary coach Evan Cooper and Director of […]

With David Alter as the guest on the Monday episode of “Daily Faceoff Live,” Frank wondered about the Maple Leafs’ goaltending situation, and specifically whether Matt Murray’s return could be delayed in order to create some cap flexibility. Murray has been on the LTIR since Feb. 9 after suffering an ankle injury prior to the […]

Mike Malone was not impressed by the quality of play during the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday in Utah. Malone was the coach for Team LeBron, which lost to Team Giannis in the game 184-175. The Denver Nuggets head coach did not hide his feelings when talking after the game. “It’s an honor to be […]

Deion Sanders has to know he has quite an uphill battle at Colorado. The Buffaloes were 1-11 last season and they haven’t had a full-season winning record since 2016. There’s a lot that has to change at Colorado in order for the football program to have real success, but the school clearly felt bringing NFL […]

Utah Jazz legend Karl Malone has somewhat responded to those who criticized his involvement in NBA All-Star weekend festivities held in and around Salt Lake City. “As players, we hear what’s written about us or said about us,” Malone told Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune. “I’m not discussing any of that backlash. I […]

Sandy Alderson has officially transitioned from Mets’ team president to an advisory role, owner Steve Cohen announced this morning (relayed by Tim Healey of Newsday). It’s the culmination of a process first announced last September. Alderson, the New York general manager from 2010-18, returned to the organization as team president once Cohen purchased the franchise from […]

Veteran big man Meyers Leonard is signing a 10-day contract with the Bucks, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweets. Leonard hasn’t played in the NBA since March 2021. The Bucks had two roster spots open and needed to fill at least one of them to abide by NBA rules. Leonard said in a recent TV interview that […]

Two weeks after being traded to the Utah Jazz, Russell Westbrook is back in L.A. Westbrook scored 27 points on Feb. 7 in his final game with the Lakers. Los Angeles sent him to the Jazz the next day, but he’ll head back to the same home arena without playing a game elsewhere. The Clippers […]