The NBA dunk king is giving up his crown. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine said he will not compete in this year’s slam dunk contest at All-Star weekend in New Orleans, meaning he will not try for an unprecedented third straight title in one of the league’s signature events. ”I feel like I’ve accomplished everything I could in the dunk contest,” LaVine said Thursday as the Wolves prepared to face the Indiana Pacers.
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Wolves’ Zach LaVine will not dunk at All-Star weekend (Sports Betting News)
The NBA dunk king is giving up his crown. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine said he will not compete in this year’s slam dunk contest at All-Star weekend in New Orleans, meaning he will not try for an unprecedented third straight title in one of the league’s signature events. ”I feel like I’ve accomplished everything…
Drama kings: Cavs coach Tyronn Lue upset by distractions (Sports Betting News)
”I hate it,” coach Tyronn Lue said Thursday following practice. With six losses in eight games, the Cavs are in a slump they never expected. All is not well with King James or his teammates, who have spent the past few days caught in a swirl of turmoil that’s making it tougher for Lue to…
Pegasus $12 million purse brings heralded rematch
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$12 million Pegasus gives racing big buzz, huge purse (Sports Betting News)
The idea was most unusual: Put together the richest horse race in the world, and do so by getting 12 stakeholders to invest $1 million apiece just to have a spot in the starting gate. The biggest purse offered in thoroughbred racing – $12 million – is up for grabs Saturday at Gulfstream Park, where…
Most-Picked Players: Farmers Insurance Open
PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf presented by SERVPRO If we were to assume that all gamers are entirely aware that only actual scoring is measured before the bonus points are applied at the Farmers Insurance Open, then 34.0 percent of you expect Tiger Woods to contend. Never mind the 17-month layoff from official competition or that…
No. 19 Cincinnati looks to end skid vs. rival Xavier (Sports Betting News)
The annual meeting between crosstown rivals Xavier and Cincinnati is among the nation’s best college basketball rivalries. No. 19 Cincinnati leads the overall series 49-34, but No. 24 Xavier has won the past three meetings, seven of nine, and 14 of 20. This year’s ‘Crosstown Shootout’ is set for Thursday night at Fifth Third Arena,…
Chrome’s final chapter to be written at Gulfstream
Chrome’s final chapter to be written at Gulfstream Click here to read the full article…
Sources: Frustrated Coach K disciplines players
Sources: Frustrated Coach K disciplines players Click here to read the full article…
Beckham Jr. on recent silence: ‘I hate losing’
Beckham Jr. on recent silence: ‘I hate losing’ Click here to read the full article…
Browns’ Thomas: Take pass-rusher No. 1, not QB
Browns’ Thomas: Take pass-rusher No. 1, not QB Click here to read the full article…
Cousins says he’d play on franchise tag again
Cousins says he’d play on franchise tag again Click here to read the full article…
Tiger returns to PGA Tour and tries to tame Torrey (Sports Betting News)
Tiger Woods won’t have to wait long to see how his game stacks up with the best in golf. Woods is back on the PGA Tour for the first time in 17 months, teeing off Thursday in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. Day is the No. 1 player in the world – Woods…