Butler’s request builds on what this franchise does best

...And the shoe finally drops Jimmy Butler has requested a trade. That is the news emanating from the Los Angeles meeting between Butler, his agent, and Tom Thibodeau. Butler has one year remaining on his contract, and will be a unrestricted free agent next summer, giving him significant leverage....

One of the league’s top players is looking to change homes. The NBA offseason is always full of craziness. Even with training camp just days away, that craziness is still ongoing. Today, it came in the form of a star trade request, as Jimmy Butler has officially requested to be moved from the Minnesota...

In a rare twist, we have a disgruntled superstar requesting a trade less than one week before training camp. Two of three destinations Butler prefers have an excess amount of point guards. Lets make a deal. After news first broke earlier this week about Jimmy Butler scheduling a meeting with Timberwolves...

In Jimmy Butler’s meeting with Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau, the 29-year-old requested for a trade. But prior to the meeting, Minnesota’s players already heard whispers with regard to Butler’s wishes, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. In the said meeting, Butler listed the...

The Gordon trade between the Browns and Patriots hasn't yet gone through, Belichick announced Wednesday.

Sure, why not? The originally reported trade detail around the New England Patriots acquisition of Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon was the value of a conditional 2019 fifth round pick. The reports said that if Gordon was not active for 10 games that the Browns would have to send the Patriots...

FOXBORO, Mass. — Josh Gordon made his Patriots practice debut Wednesday after New England’s trade with the Cleveland Browns was... Read More »

Belichick at his 11 a.m. press conference on Wednesday refused to acknowledge that the Patriots had traded for wide receiver Josh Gordon.

NEW YORK -- As the ball rolled through the legs of a hunched over Eduardo Nunez at third base and into the outfield grass, the Yankee Stadium fans erupted for their wild card team.Except the Yankees aren’t playing like a wild card team this week.That title would belong to the Red Sox, who showcased their weak bullpen to their rivals in a loss Tuesday, then suffered one of the worst errors of the season by Nunez at third base on their way to an ugly 10-1 loss Wednesday night.For a second time in as many nights, the American League East title celebration was postponed.Nunez’ unforgivable...

Boston Red Sox (103-48, first in AL East) vs. New York Yankees (92-58, second in AL East)New York; Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. EasternPROBABLE PITCHERS: Red Sox: David Price (15-6, 3.42 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 169 strikeouts) Yankees: Luis Severino (17-8, 3.46 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 207 strikeouts)BOTTOM LINE: New Yorks Luis...

He’s pitched well against the Yankees at home, now it’s time to do it on the road I can’t believe I am saying this about a 33-year-old Cy Young winner who was drafted first overall, but I truly think David Price’s start against the Yankees on Wednesday might be one of the most important regular-season...

Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman has been activated from the disabled list, the team announced Wednesday.

More good news on the injury front. This has been a rough season as far as injuries go. Key members of this Yankees squad have spent significant time on the disabled list, including Aaron Judge, Gleyber Torres, Masahiro Tanaka, and Aroldis Chapman. Roughly two months after breaking his wrist, Judge...

Erik Karlsson addressed Ottawa Senators fans after his trade to the San Jose Sharks. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.

Erik Karlsson, a two-time Norris Trophy winner as the NHL's best defenseman, appears to be an All-Star off the ice as well.

The same company that has purchased patches on Trail Blazers jerseys also inks their biggest star. Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Biofreeze. It was announced today that Biofreeze has also purchased patches on Trail Blazers jerseys. Shams Charania of The Athletic broke the Lillard news. Sources: Portland star Damian Lillard has signed a multiyear endorsement deal with Biofreeze -- which also has become the logo patch of the Trail Blazers.— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 19, 2018 Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers...

Nearly 10 months after shredding his left knee, Wentz will make his return Sunday at the Linc against the Colts. He wants to pick up where he left off when he was on track to be NFL MVP.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones missed practice with a calf injury on Wednesday, according to the team’s official injury report.

The Indians posted their fifth walk-off win of the season on Wednesday night on a Jason Kipnis grand slam with one out in the ninth inning.

The Green Bay Packers had superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers under center for their divisional battle against the Minnesota Vikings Week 2 despite his knee injury suffered in the season opener. Although Rodgers was able to power through the injury last week, the knee issue will be monitored closely moving forward. In Week 3, the storied […] The post Packers QB Aaron Rodgers worried knee will get worse as season goes on appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mookie Betts is a 5-for-12 favorite, followed by Boston Red Sox teammate J.D. Martinez at 9-for-2 and Angels star Mike Trout who also is at 9-to-2.

The Mets lost the series finale in Philadelphia in uninspiring fashion. With the way the Mets have played over the past few weeks, it wouldn’t be fair to say they’ve been mailing it in. But if you’ve been mailing it in as a fan, well, you didn’t miss much in the team’s loss to the Phillies on Wednesday night. In the last meeting between the two teams in 2018, the Mets just didn’t do much. Aside from Amed Rosario, who went 3-for-4 and is now hitting .260/.298/.393 on the season, the offense just didn’t do much. Jay Bruce, Todd Frazier, and Brandon Nimmo had one hit apiece, but...

Former Indianapolis Colts cornerback left the Buffalo Bills at halftime of their game in Week 2         

Kevin Durant signed a third one-and-one deal with the Golden State Warriors this summer, and while he’s proven to love his new team and the success he’s enjoyed with it, owner Joe Lacob knows he will be a No. 1 priority once next summer comes around. Lacob was asked if he would have to re-recruit […] The post Owner says Golden State will have to re-recruit Kevin Durant next summer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Phillies go for another series win. That’d be two in a row. It’s called a winning streak. It has happened before. Game three in this series, knotted 1-1. The Mets start Nate Snydergraft or something against the Phils’ Zach Eflin. Discuss. And Go Phillies!