INDIANAPOLIS — The first four games of the playoffs put in perspective Myles Turner’s value to the Pacers as a center who can stretch to the 3-point line and make teams pay for switching too much on defense. The last three showed how far he still has to go. In Game 7, Turner was in foul trouble
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Offseason checklist for Pacers center Myles Turner: Get stronger, rebound, own the paint
INDIANAPOLIS — The first four games of the playoffs put in perspective Myles Turner’s value to the Pacers as a center who can stretch to the 3-point line and make teams pay for switching too much on defense. The last three showed how far he still has to go. In Game 7, Turner was in…
Ichiro Suzuki transitioning to front office with Mariners
SEATTLE (AP) – Ichiro Suzuki is leaving the playing field and transitioning into a front office role with the Seattle Mariners, although he is not completely shutting the door on playing again. The Mariners announced Thursday that Suzuki was becoming a special assistant to the chairman effective immediately Click here to read the full article…
Is ‘Playoff Rondo’ a real thing? ESPN analysis shows Pelicans PG is ONLY player to do this …
Rajon Rondo might hate it and deny it, but the numbers confirm it: “Playoff Rondo” is definitely a thing. Despite his comments to the New York Times that “there’s no such thing,” an ESPN analysis offers a starkly different answer. PORTLAND — Let Rajon Rondo tell it, there’ Click here to read the full article…
Sixers’ Joel Embiid Calls Out Team’s Bandwagon Fans Amid Newfound Success
The new wave of Philadlephia 76ers fans hasn’t swept away Joel Embiid. The Sixers center questioned the loyalty of his team’s newest supporters Wednesday, asking aloud where they (fans) were when Philly was lousy. After drafting Embiid in 2014, the Sixers won an average of just under 19 games Click here to read the full…
BREAKING: Ichiro shifts from field to front office
Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto today announced that Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is transitioning to the role of Special Assistant to the Chairman, effective today. Click here to read the full article…
Chevrolets look to make headway vs. Fords, Toyotas at Dover Cup race
Kyle Busch feels that NASCAR should not only promote its young stars, but also established drivers such as himself, and Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick. DOVER, Del. — The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season is almost one-third gone, and all indications are that Chevrolet in general and one Chevrolet Click here to read the…
Thursday Kentucky Derby Photos
This morning at Churchill Downs was the first time for Mendelssohn to get on the track. He came out with the rest of the O’Brien string just after Derby work time. I stayed until 9am for Enticed so got 19 Derby horses and 9 Oaks fillies for you. Click here to read the full article…
Source: 76ers bringing Meek Mill to Boston
Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill will be going to Boston for Game 2 of 76ers-Celtics, courtesy of the Sixers owner. Click here to read the full article…
Wizard with the glove making magic at the plate
Matt Chapman is known for his defense – just ask Dee Gordon – but he’s turning heads this season with his vastly improved offensive approach. Click here to read the full article…
NFL Power Rankings: Biggest risers, fallers after the draft
The Cardinals have their future QB. The Saints are going for it. The Patriots are still atop the AFC. Here’s how our experts stack all 32 teams. Click here to read the full article…
deGrom could make next start after clean MRI
Jacob deGrom and the Mets avoided a potentially season-altering scare on Thursday morning, as an MRI on the right-hander’s pitching elbow revealed no ligament damage, the Mets announced. He will attempt to make his next start on Monday in Cincinnati. Click here to read the full article…
LeBron James: Kevin Love’s Role vs. Raptors Handled Correctly
Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James said Thursday that he believes head coach Tyronn Lue has utilized big man Kevin Love properly during the playoffs. According to ESPN.com’s Dave McMenamin, James said the following with regard to the conundrum of playing Love at center or power forward: & Click here to read the full article…