One of the ways LeBron James changed the paradigm for a new generation of superstars has been a willingness to use his platform to speak out on political and social issues. That is continuing through this tight 2024 election. LeBron endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president in a social media post on Thursday. What are we even talking about …
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Texas basketball lands commitment from John Clark, 4-star post out of Link Academy
Texas men’s basketball head coach Rodney Terry picked up his program’s first commitment of the 2025 class Friday when Houston-area post John Clark pledged to the Longhorns. Texas basketball received the first commitment for its 2025 class on Friday when four-star forward John Clark picked the Longhorns over finalists Kansas, Texas A&M and Houston. A Houston-area native who played at …
Read More »Magic’s Banchero out indefinitely with torn right oblique
NBA: Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero has a torn right oblique, the team said Thursday night after he had further testing in Cleveland. President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman said Banchero will be out indefinitely and be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks. Banchero was injured Wednesday night in the fourth quarter of Orlando’s …
Read More »Field of 68 co-founder Jeff Goodman previews Opening Day Showcase
The Field of 68 is partnering with Sanford Sports and the Sanford Pentagon to host the “The Field of 68 Opening Day Showcase,” an event featuring matchups between six college basketball programs, on Monday. The Field of 68 is a college basketball media network created by longtime sports reporters Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman. The inaugural event will feature matchups …
Read More »Bucks panic button, Wembanyama’s 5×5 & a slow start for rookies | The Kevin O’Connor Show
This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show On this episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show, Tom Haberstroh joins Kevin and the show starts with a conversation about the 1-4 Milwaukee Bucks and whether it’s time for them to panic and start looking for trade destinations for Giannis, Damian Lillard and Brook Lopez. …
Read More »Orlando’s Paolo Banchero out indefinitely due to torn right oblique
This is a punch to the gut of an Orlando Magic team off to an impressive start this season — they have the seventh-best net rating in the league. Paolo Banchero, the team’s leading scorer and primary shot creator, is out indefinitely with a torn right oblique, the team announced. He will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks, which means it …
Read More »Sam Godwin injury update: OU basketball forward ‘should be’ available vs Lindenwood
NORMAN — OU basketball coach Porter Moser said Friday, if everything goes to plan forward Sam Godwin, who has been in concussion protocol, should be available for the Sooners’ season opener against Lindenwood on Monday night. Godwin, one of two returning starters from last season, is projected to be one of the Sooners’ leaders this season alongside senior forward Jalon …
Read More »NBA Best Bets, Predictions, Odds, Props for Nov. 1: Celtics vs Hornets, Tobias Harris, Deandre Ayton
Vaughn Dalzell breaks down how to bet on the Celtics versus Hornets matchup, plus player props on Tobias Harris and Deandre Ayton. Tobias Harris O/U 24.5 PRA vs Knicks The Knicks allowed the fewest rebounds per game over the past three contests (37.7) and are tied for 15th in assists per game (22.7). New York’s opponents over the past three …
Read More »Tom Izzo provides redshirt status update on freshman F Jesse McCulloch
Michigan State’s Jesse McCulloch shoots in practice during men’s basketball media day on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Michigan State basketball will be making a decision soon to determine if freshman forward Jesse McCulloch will be redshirted this year. Spartans head coach Tom Izzo met with the media on Friday and touched on the …
Read More »Report: Bucks Gauging Trade Interest in Brook Lopez And Bobby Portis As Losing Streak Continues – WSAU
Report: Bucks Gauging Trade Interest in Brook Lopez And Bobby Portis As Losing Streak Continues WSAU Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixwFBVV95cUxNcHUyYU1HektIT0VDWTJGcFRZemVrMGRLbWhmVlFDeEl5YTJjYm12Sk92Q3E5LW9PelJlcVRncE5OZ3haZ2JzbnNjQWxEcGlzZU9oM1dYc2NJT3Y2Y0FjZGt6NHZMcFZPWjlJdW0zMVg1Slp3Q0EwWWNDc29oUzJaYzAyZXV4VmlvM1BPemE1R01XTTRvYUI1VUQ0N05nWjRRRjhvU3IwTU1ydE96VEppdHBsVTUwLXVRSEstQ2xaVTQ5T1ktS3Zj?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2024-11-01 21:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »How Waters went from DoorDash driver to rising Warriors standout
How Waters went from DoorDash driver to rising Warriors standout originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Lindy Waters III had an unusual path to NBA fame, which included driving for DoorDash and mowing lawns. In a video with Bleacher Report, Waters III explained his experience playing in a semi-pro league out of college and the extra jobs he had …
Read More »Sixers’ Joel Embiid balks at notion that he doesn’t want to play through knee injury
The Philadelphia 76ers are off to a 1–3 start, due in large part to stars Joel Embiid and Paul George not yet playing due to injuries. George played twice in the preseason, suffering a bone bruise in his hyperextended left knee during his second game. However, Embiid didn’t appear at all during the preseason while recovering from a left knee …
Read More »South Georgia Tech defeats Dominican Republic travel team in overtime
The South Georgia Technical College Jets defeated the Dominican Republic Travel Team in overtime, 64 – 61, in a scrimmage Tuesday in the Hangar. The Jets will open the 2024 – 2025 season on the road November 1 in the Northwest Florida Classic in Niceville, FL. They will face Southern Union Community College and Northwest Florida State in that tournament. …
Read More »Watch Victor Wembanyama’s 5×5 night: 25 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 blocks, 5 steals
San Antonio Spurs vs Utah Jazz Victor Wembanyama was the story of the night, starting the second he walked into the arena — dressed as Kaonashi from the movie “Spirited Away.” Once the game tipped off, Wembanyama was not faceless to the Jazz — they had no answer for him. A WEMBY-LIKE STAT LINE 25 PTS9 REB7 AST5 BLK5 STL4 …
Read More »Lakers Eyeing $23 Million Former Champion Center: Report – Heavy.com
Lakers Eyeing $23 Million Former Champion Center: Report Heavy.com Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTFBvN2U2aHlkZklacGVFY3JIWXpFUE1zZnpveWZ4LUZUNDRwT1VWMVlvR2ZORUNoTUREUVFudGcyRWtFMWxRSnZXazA5NENJenRvR3BvSk1NTzRjeGFVUU5NYVU3OGRYTXpKYmRkSUhydnVFejJxYjhrTFhSNDXSAYIBQVVfeXFMTnpyWW1OZkNneHBqTFA5QzRZQzNleDJyWnRzblowM0syd0VMQlAxZ0N6bkxtZVY2VzBZRXZFVTBQR0hhV09hRXdPa055bGRaNk1WOFI5V3RLbkM1LThDN2MzV1FRUFFQY1NLNFpjdjJPaFhQUnV1TXhqaHRnU3VuUkNMQQ?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2024-11-01 21:03:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »How to watch Lehigh vs. Northwestern men’s basketball: Schedule, TV/stream info, preview
The Big Ten basketball season on NBC and Peacock kicks off with a matchup between the Lehigh Mountain Hawks and Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois. Northwestern is coming off the most successful run in program history, as the Wildcats made consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances for the first time ever during the 2023-24 season. A 22-12 record solidified …
Read More »Is it already time to hit the panic button in Milwaukee?
After a rough 1-3 start to the season, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks needed a win — and the basketball gods lined one up for them Thursday night. A rested Bucks team was about to take on a Memphis squad on the second night of a back-to-back with six players out, including starters Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart. The …
Read More »UNC basketball lands in Rothstein’s 45 for beginning of season
Mar 28, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) controls the ball in the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the semifinals of the West Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports In just a few days, the North Carolina Tar Heels will tip …
Read More »Pelicans Herb Jones (shoulder), CJ McCollum (adductor) both out at least two weeks, likely longer.
The basketball gods appear very angry with New Orleans. Trey Murphy III has yet to step on the court this season due to a hamstring injury. Star offseason acquisition Dejounte Murray is out following surgery on a fractured hand. Now, two more key starters are out, the team announced. CJ McCollum is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a right …
Read More »Kansas State vs. Houston: Staff Predictions for Saturday’s Game
Kansas State vs. Houston: Staff Predictions for Saturday’s Game (Photo by Christian Proscia) Kansas State will return to the road on Saturday, traveling to the Lone Star State to play the Houston Cougars. Last season, Houston traveled to Manhattan but was shutout, falling 41-0. Running back DJ Giddens led the way, totaling 96 yards and two touchdowns in the win. …
Read More »Pelicans’ Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum to miss at least 2 weeks with injuries
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum will miss at least two weeks with a right adductor strain, joining three other injured teammates on the sideline. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) The first week of the 2024-25 NBA season has been extremely harsh to the New Orleans Pelicans. Having already lost Trey Murphy III to a strained right hamstring during …
Read More »Previewing Colorado men’s basketball’s season opener against Eastern Washington
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 24: Head coach Tad Boyle of the Colorado Buffaloes reacts against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 24, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Head coach Tad Boyle and the Colorado Buffaloes men’s basketball program have …
Read More »The Best Mic’d Up Moments from NBA Opening Week | 2024-25 NBA Season
Listen in to the best of mic’d up moments from the opening week games! Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJYuO1qz-Nc Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »How much Kuminga, Warriors reportedly were apart in contract talks
How much Kuminga, Warriors reportedly were apart in contract talks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors didn’t agree to terms on a contract extension before the Oct. 21 rookie contract deadline, making his future in Golden State as uncertain as ever. Negotiations were about $5 million apart, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reported, citing league …
Read More »LeBron James endorses Kamala Harris for president: ‘The choice is clear’
In case there was any confusion on where LeBron James stands in the 2024 presidential election, he made his views very clear on Thursday. The Los Angeles Lakers star posted a video on social media officially endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump. He included a pointed video featuring a racist watermelon joke made by comedian Tony …
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