NBA Fact or Fiction: Kyrie Irving just became eligible to be traded. Now what? 105 Each week during the 2023-24 NBA season, we will take a deeper dive into some of the league’s biggest storylines in an attempt to determine whether the trends are based more in fact or fiction moving forward. [Last week: How to improve the NBA’s in-season tournament] This week’s topic: Kyrie Irving trade rumors never can stop Roughly 80 players, another 20% of the NBA’s roster spots, became eligible to be traded Friday. Most everyone who earned a free-agent contract over the summer, save for those who…
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Lang on League: Ivan Cleary will deliver Penrith its next Premiership Share this story There’s no doubt in my mind that Ivan Cleary will coach the Penrith Panthers to an NRL Premiership in 2021. In fact there’s no reason why the Panthers can’t win multiple premierships over the next five to 10 years with Cleary in charge. Much has been made of the fact that Cleary has not won a Premiership despite coaching 375 games. What must be remembered however is that he has taken two young, talented rosters to a Grand Final. The New Zealand Warriors in 2011 and…
D.K. Metcalf Shocking Admission on Seahawks ‘Lack of Effort’ “I really can’t speak for everybody else, but my part was just effort,” DK Metcalf says of the Seahawks’ Week 1 problem. “And play after play, just 100-percent effort, it wasn’t just there like it’s been in the past.” MIKE FISHER SEP 15, 2023 11:11 AM EDT In this story: SEATTLE SEAHAWKS START CONVERSATION On the one hand, this level of self-awareness and acceptance responsibility is as refreshing as it is revealing. On the other hand, Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf’s analysis of his team’s failure to defeat the Los Angeles…
Oklahoma City voters approve tax for $900 million arena to keep… OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City voters on Tuesday affirmed a 1% deals charge for six a long time to assist finance a modern downtown field for the NBA’s Thunder that’s anticipated to fetched at slightest $900 million. The Oklahoma State Race Board detailed that 71% of the city’s voters affirmed the arrange. The vote is an illustration of the association between the group, fans and the community, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a articulation. We are thankful to the individuals of Oklahoma City for the certainty they have appeared in both the Thunder and the NBA as we set out on a modern period of worldwide sports and entertainment,” Silver said. Beneath the bargain, the Thunder concur to remain in Oklahoma City through at slightest 2050. The Thunder’s proprietorship gather will contribute $50 million toward development of the modern field. The bargain too calls for $70 million in subsidizing from a deals charge affirmed by voters in 2019 for updates to…
FEATURES ‘You can’t run from the fight’ The 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers are on the brink. Even Big Ben is taking aim at his old team. But in Cam Heyward, they’ve got the right voice to follow inside the locker room. TYLER DUNNE DEC 15, 2023 3 Share Getty Images PITTSBURGH — Viewing a Pittsburgh Steelers football game this season has not been a pleasant experience. Chants to fire the offensive coordinator were immediate. And louder than “Renegade.” And, finally, fans got their wish. The heir apparent to Ben Roethlisberger, the 2022 first-round pick championed here, has been a blend of fourth-quarter…
Saints WR Chris Olave named Offensive Rookie of the Month The first-round draft pick joins three other Saints who previously won the honor. By Tina Howell@TheNolaGirl Sep 29, 2022, 8:35am CDT 0 Comments / 0 New Share this story Share this on Facebook (opens in new window) Share this on Twitter (opens in new window) SHAREAll sharing options Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave has been named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Month. Olave led all rookies with a total of 268 receiving yards and ranked second with 17 catches in three games. Olave joins WR Marques Colston, RB Reggie Bush and RB Alvin…
Russell Wilson: Denver Broncos quarterback’s poor start to 2022 season is leaving fans and ownership baffled NBC Football Morning in America columnist Peter King: “If [Russell] Wilson in the next 12 games is what he has been through the first five weeks, I think you’ve got some serious thinking to do about what you do at quarterback in your future” Last Updated: 09/10/22 9:12am Russell Wilson threw two interceptions as the Denver Broncos lost a third game of the season to the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night Russell Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos in March in exchange for…
Kool-Aid McKinstry NFL Draft 2024: Scouting Report for Alabama CB — Long-armed defender who shows the versatility to play in man and zone coverage. Shows good vision and route recognition. — Shows the ability to sink his hips into breaks and has quick feet to transition. Shows a very good burst to drive on the ball. — Very good lateral movement in press coverage, with the ability to quickly get in phase and in the hip pocket of receivers. — Long strider with good speed to carry receivers deep and also stays calm with the ball in the air. —…
REAF RELATED NEW… Derek Carr Has the Chance to Change Perceptions Beginning this weekend against the New York Giants, New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr will have the chance to establish himself as “the guy” in the Big Easy. ROSS JACKSON 2 HOURS AGO In this story: NEW ORLEANS SAINTS START CONVERSATION It has been a tumultuous season for the New Orleans Saints’ new signal caller Derek Carr. Several injuries including rib cartilage fractures, two concussions and a scary AC joint injury have piled on. His play, along with the offense as a whole, has been inconsistent and not what was promised.…
Panthers will hold training camp in Charlotte Dec 06, 2023 at 11:15 AM Darin Gantt Myicha Drakeford/Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE — Training camp is coming to Charlotte. The Panthers are staying where they train year-round next offseason, extending a league-wide trend to streamline football operations by remaining at the team headquarters. “We’re excited to hold training camp at our facility in Charlotte,” said Kristi Coleman, President of the Carolina Panthers. “We appreciate Wofford and the Spartanburg community for their hospitality over the years. We are dedicated to the fans in South Carolina, and we will continue to bring fan and community…