As part of his plan for a bigger, healthier 2019-20, Joel Embiid will start the season targeting 30-31 minutes before ramping it up. “I’m competitive. I want to be out there with my guys. But you can win MVP playing 70 games.”
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Lighter Embiid motivated by letdown in playoffs
As part of his plan for a bigger, healthier 2019-20, Joel Embiid will start the season targeting 30-31 minutes before ramping it up. “I’m competitive. I want to be out there with my guys. But you can win MVP playing 70 games.” Click here to read the full article…
Giannis: Free-agency talk ‘disrespectful’ to Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to try to avoid discussing his impending free agency next summer, saying it is “disrespectful” to his teammates to talk about it while the Bucks are chasing a championship. Click here to read the full article…
Pelissero: Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green not expected to play in Week 5 vs. Arizona Cardinals
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero: A.J. Green not expected to play in Week 5 vs. Cardinals. Click here to read the full article…
Raiders head to London on winning note after win vs. Colts
After a couple of weeks when almost nothing went right, the Oakland Raiders found their game in time to make sure they can start their stay in London in a good mood. The Raiders bounced back from two straight lopsided losses with perhaps their best road game in two seasons under coach Jon Gruden, beating…
Raiders head to London on winning note after win vs. Colts
After a couple of weeks when almost nothing went right, the Oakland Raiders found their game in time to make sure they can start their stay in London in a good mood. The Raiders bounced back from two straight lopsided losses with perhaps their best road game in two seasons under coach Jon Gruden, beating…
Browns coach wants NFL refs consistent after OBJ choked
Browns coach Freddie Kitchens wants more consistent NFL officiating after wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was choked during Sunday’s game. Beckham got into a skirmish with Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey, who pinned the three-time Pro Bowler and had his hands around his neck before being pulled Click here to read the full article…
Why Tony Romo is good for golf and more things that mattered this week
Tony Romo brought attention to the sport. That’s a good thing. Imagine if he did more, like play with Tiger Woods against Phil Mickelson and Stephen Curry. Oh, and Rory McIlroy isn’t thrilled with easy European Tour setups. Click here to read the full article…
New Warriors center Cauley-Stein sidelined for training camp
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — New Warriors big man Willie Cauley-Stein will be sidelined for training camp with a left foot injury, while Klay Thompson is making progress from a July 2 surgery for a torn left anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Click here to read the full article…
The Latest: Malone says Nuggets’ Jockic will have more help
Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone gushed over all-star center Nikola Jokic’s playoff performance, citing his average line of 25 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists last spring. In another breath, though, Malone says he doesn’t want Jokic to have to repeat those statistics. Malone envisions Click here to read the full article…
Mavericks make do in busy summer
Grading the Dallas Mavericks’ offseason. Click here to read the full article…
NFL has to use its head with helmet-to-helmet hits
Suspending Vontaze Burfict was an easy decision. And the Bills have a case for the Brady-Allen double-standard. There’s still too much room for judgment calls on these plays. Click here to read the full article…
Angels fire manager Ausmus after 72-90 record in only season
Manager Brad Ausmus has been fired by the Los Angeles Angels after just one season in charge. Angels general manager Billy Eppler announced the decision to move on swiftly from Ausmus on Monday, a day after they finished 72-90 for the franchise’s worst record since 1999. The dismissal of Ausmus Click here to read the…