Monthly Archives: June 2024

NCAA Urges NLRB to Side With Dartmouth Against Basketball Players

Arguing that NLRB regional director Laura Sacks’ decision to recognize Dartmouth College men’s basketball players as employees within the meaning of the National Labor Relations Act “will affect and have a far-reaching impact” on all “current and future” college athletes and “the NCAA membership as a whole,” the NCAA Thursday asked the NLRB for permission to file an amicus brief …

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Gophers: Who are the new faces for the 2024-25 basketball squad?

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team has eight weeks of summer workouts on campus before school starts. They’ll need every day they can get together to build chemistry before the season, as only Dawson Garcia, Parker Fox and Mike Mitchell Jr. return playing experience from last year’s 19-15 team. Kadyn Betts and Erick Reader also …

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Brook Lopez Among 5 Prominent Centers On Trade Market

Tis the season for NBA player movement, whether through free agency or trades. While trade rumors are a big part of the NBA offseason, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports recently said five centers are being actively made available. A few of the players that Fischer mentioned are a bit surprising. According to Fischer, Brook Lopez, Mitchell Robinson, Clint Capela, Walker …

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Warriors have not offered Klay Thompson a contract and he has no traction with Magic either, per report

Klay Thompson has watched his Golden State Warriors pay Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins over the past few offseasons. Jordan Poole also got a hefty contract extension before ultimately getting dealt to the Washington Wizards. All four of those players signed deals worth at least $100 million. Thompson, to date, is not known to have been offered even …

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Joe Lunardi sees Arkansas as this seed in way-too-early 2025 NCAA Tournament projection

The 2024-25 college basketball season is over four months away, and the NCAA Tournament is nine months away. That hasn’t stopped ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi from projecting his way-too-early 2025 March Madness bracket. A lot of eyes and national interest will be on the Razorbacks and new coach John Calipari when Arkansas opens the regular season. The Hogs’ non-conference schedule …

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Duke basketball provides update on Darren Harris injury

Duke basketball is dealing with an injury to one of its incoming freshmen ahead of the 2024-25 season. Freshman guard Darren Harris had surgery for a fracture to his non-shooting hand Tuesday at Duke Medical Center and is on track for a full recovery, the program announced Friday via social media. A 6-foot-6 guard/wing from Paul VI Catholic in Virginia, …

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Good Morning, Illini Nation: High-profile opponents

Jun. 22—Now that the Thanksgiving matchup with Arkansas has been announced, Illinois is set to play five power conference teams in its nonconference schedule this coming season. Here’s a look at all five that feature new-look rosters just like the Illini: Alabama Mark Sears withdrawing from the NBA draft to return to the Crimson Tide was as important of a …

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Report: 49ers’ latest contract offer to Aiyuk is in $26M range

Report: 49ers’ latest contract offer to Aiyuk is in $26M range

Ja Morant Brandon Aiyuk By Taylor Wirth ‱ Published June 10, 2024 ‱ Updated on June 10, 2024 at 8:44 am NBC Universal, Inc. The standoff between the 49ers and star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk continues, and a resolution doesn’t appear imminent as long as both parties remain as far apart in contract extension negotiations as they appear to be. …

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Jayson Werth’s horse Dornoch wins Belmont Stakes

Jayson Werth’s horse Dornoch wins Belmont Stakes

Ja Morant Jayson Werth’s horse Dornoch wins Belmont Stakes  MLB.comBelmont Stakes 2024 predictions, odds, field: Win, place, show, trifecta, plus superfecta expert picks  CBS SportsDornoch, 17-1 long shot, wins Belmont Stakes 2024: Payouts  USA TODAYDornoch shocks Belmont Stakes field with win at 17-1 odds – The Athletic  The New York TimesDornoch pulls off upset win at the Belmont Stakes  NPR…Read More

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3 Trade Destinations For Milwaukee Bucks’ Center

Highlights The Bucks are looking to shake up their roster with a possible Brook Lopez trade on the horizon. Lopez brings value as a reliable veteran center with floor-spacing capabilities and elite rim protection. The Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Pelicans, and Detroit Pistons are potential landing spots that could benefit from Lopez’s skills. The Milwaukee Bucks won an NBA …

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What’s going to happen with top 3 picks in 2024 NBA Draft

NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament – Second Round – Brooklyn With five days to go before the NBA draft, we usually have a very good idea of what will happen at the top of the board. A year ago we knew Victor Wembanyama was going first to the Spurs, and while there was a lot of discussion about the order it …

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What Bronny-to-Warriors NBA mock draft projection could mean

What Bronny-to-Warriors NBA mock draft projection could mean

D’Angelo Russell What will the Warriors do with the No. 52 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft? Some believe Golden State will join the James Gang.  In ESPN’s latest 2024 NBA mock draft, the Warriors are predicted to use No. 52 on Bronny James, the eldest son of long-time Golden State rival and current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron …

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