Yearly Archives: 2024

Jaylen Brown awarded for Finals performance at 2024 ESPYS

Jaylen Brown awarded for Finals performance at 2024 ESPYS originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jaylen Brown added another trophy to his mantle on Thursday during the 2024 ESPY Awards. Brown, the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals MVP and NBA Finals MVP, won the award for “Best Championship Performance.” The C’s star earned the honor over Michigan’s Blake Corum and Will …

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Shoulder surgery sidelines Kings pick Carter until at least January

Shoulder surgery sidelines Kings pick Carter until at least January originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kings first-round draft pick Devin Carter underwent left shoulder surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum and will miss at least six months. The team announced in a statement that the next medical update on Carter, the No. 13 overall draft pick, will …

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Cooper Flagg headlines look at five one-and-done NBA locks

Duke-bound mega-prospect Cooper Flagg looked like a veteran pro playing against NBA competition at a USA Basketball scrimmage this week, as the 17-year-old forward took over the game for long stretches and looked comfortable showcasing his entire bag of skill against the best the NBA has to offer. Flagg’s eye-popping performance reminded everyone that the Maine-born star is the closest …

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Kyle Lowry returning to Philadelphia 76ers on one-year contract

Philadelphia 76ers v New York Knicks – Game Two Villanova’s own Kyle Lowry is coming back to Philadelphia. The NBA newsbreakers were on it — Shams Charania of The Athletic was first, if those things are important to you — but Lowry himself cleared up any confusion with an Instagram post. This will be a one-year contract at the veteran minimum. …

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Kansas State hires decorated Arkansas assistant Travis Geopfert as track and field coach

Travis Geopfert, a highly decorated assistant coach during two stints at national power Arkansas, has been named Kansas State’s new director of track and field/cross country. Geopfert, who replaces recently retired hall of fame coach Cliff Rovelto, agreed to a five-year contract, which was approved by K-State Athletics’ board of directors and university president Richard Linton. “The sustained success during …

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Lowry decides to stick around with his hometown Sixers

Lowry decides to stick around with his hometown Sixers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Kyle Lowry is going to stick around in his hometown. The 38-year-old guard has agreed to return to the Sixers, he announced on his Instagram page Thursday night. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Lowry’s contract is a one-year deal. Lowry signed with the Sixers after …

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NCAA committee approves Indianapolis to host all 3 men’s finals, NIT in 2026, adds metrics for 2025

NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – National Championship INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis will host championships for all three NCAA divisions and the NIT in 2026, and the governing body’s men’s basketball committee has also approved including the Torvik and Wins Against Bubble rankings among metrics in evaluating teams for next year’s tournament. The Indiana capital and NCAA home was previously chosen …

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Veteran guard Kyle Lowry signs one-year deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers

Kyle Lowry will be staying in Philadelphia after signing a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, per multiple reports. The 38-year-old guard confirmed that he was staying in his hometown with a video posted on Instagram. Talks to keep Lowry in Philadelphia ramped up over the past week as Lowry was considering other possibilities, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Lowry’s …

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NBA Cup 2024: League announces game dates, draw and new logo for second annual in-season competition

Getty Images The NBA announced the dates for the second NBA Cup, which was previously named the In-Season Tournament. Group-play action starts Nov. 12, and the semifinals and championship games will again be held in Las Vegas on Dec. 14 and 17. Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural event, beating the Indiana Pacers 123-109, with LeBron James winning tournament …

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Allen Fieldhouse’s capacity will be 15,300 after renovations, plus more KU Athletics news

LAWRENCE — Allen Fieldhouse, home to Kansas’ men’s and women’s basketball programs, will have a new capacity following the renovations underway at the arena. According to a KU release that focused on the availability of season tickets, the building’s new capacity will be 15,300. The previous listed capacity was 16,300. Multiple phases of construction, which are set to be completed ahead …

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Lakers Rookie Dalton Knecht Gets BUSY vs Heat! 👀

Dalton Knecht tallied 20 points and 9 rebounds for the Los Angeles Lakers as they fall to the Miami Heat, 80-76. The Heat improve … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDYv9HwvueQ Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Warriors’ 2024-25 home preseason schedule features rare matchup

Warriors’ 2024-25 home preseason schedule features rare matchup originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors will host three NBA preseason games this October at Chase Center, and the slate features a rare matchup. In addition to games against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 11 and the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 18 — two Pacific Division rivals who …

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US appeals court says some NCAA athletes may qualify as employees under federal wage-and-hour laws

PHILADELPHIA — College athletes whose efforts primarily benefit their schools may qualify as employees deserving of pay under federal wage-and-hour laws, a U.S. appeals court ruled Thursday in a setback to the NCAA. The court, in the latest challenge to the NCAA’s long-held notion of “amateurism” in college sports, said that a test should be developed to differentiate between students …

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Will Zach Edey shine at NBA Summer League? | No Cap Room

Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Jake Fischer explains why he’s excited to see the Grizzlies rookie starting this week in Las Vegas. Hear the full conversation on “No Cap Room” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Zach Edie was not great in Canada’s …

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