CelticsBlog 2 hours ago
Should the Celtics feed Aron Baynes more minutes in game 5?
Nothing Aron Baynes did in game four was pretty, but in short time he sparked some momentum with switch stops and offensive rebounds. Could his size counteract Tristan Thompson’s recent success? In 16 minutes against the Cavaliers in Monday’s loss, Aron Baynes hauled in five offensive rebounds. The last one hit his palms by surprise, bouncing off an abundance of players piled in the post. As he froze, like someone catching a stack of cash that fell out of the sky in disbelief, Al Horford pointed his finger toward the rim as if he was guiding Baynes to the hole in the backyard to bury...
CelticsBlog 4 hours ago
CelticsBlog Pod 40: How does Boston escape LeBron switches on Rozier?
LeBron shot a perfect 4/4 on Rozier with nine points in a game that the Celtics lost by nine. Other elements plagued the Celtics in Cleveland, but none were more glaring. How’s Boston adjust? Jared Weiss of The Athletic weighs in. LeBron James threw Celtics fans into a spin cycle over the course...
Palm Beach Post 4 hours ago
Ryan Tannehill doesn’t regret bypassing surgery, but isn’t in denial about decision
DAVIE — Ryan Tannehill held a news conference for the first time in nearly 10 months on Wednesday. “Back from the dead,” Tannehill said with a grin, upon entering the room. The Dolphins’ 2017 season was dead once ...
Fox Sports 2 hours ago
Ryan Tannehill back practicing with Dolphins, ready to put knee injury behind him
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill returned to practice after missing 2017 with a torn left ACL.
www.bostonherald.com 5 hours ago
Dolphins' Tannehill back at practice after missing 2017
DAVIE, Fla. — Ryan Tannehill is back on the field with the Miami Dolphins and says he's not thinking about his surgically repaired left knee.Tannehill is practicing this week for the first time since a torn left ACL in training camp ended his 2017 season before it began. A serious injury to the same...
Palm Beach Post 8 hours ago
LIVE REPORT: first open Miami Dolphins OTA of 2018
DAVIE — The first Miami Dolphins organized team activity practice open to media is today. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill, linebacker Raekwon McMillan and cornerback Tony Lippett are among the players who are on the field, returning from injury. Every ...
David Fucillo / Niner Nation 10 hours ago
Reuben Foster returns to court, 49ers await word to figure out what’s next
Foster will learn the status of a potential trial Wednesday afternoon. That will impact the timing of his return to the 49ers. San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster is back in court Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. PT to learn whether or not he will face trial in Santa Clara. Foster was arrested in February and charged in April with three felonies, including domestic violence, forcefully attempting to prevent a victim from reporting a crime, and illegal weapon possession. Since the charges were filed, the accuser (his ex-girlfriend) has appeared in court to recant her original...
The Mercury News 9 hours ago
Judge to decide today whether Reuben Foster goes to trial
Judge makes decision on whether domestic-violence and weapon charges against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster will go to trial.
David Fucillo / Niner Nation 57 mins ago Domestic violence charge dropped against Reuben Foster
The weapons possession charge was not dropped, but was reduced to a misdemeanor. A Santa Clara county judge has ruled that there is insufficient evidence for Reuben Foster to proceed to trial on the felony domestic violence charge and the charge of forcefully attempting to prevent a victim from reporting...
Birds' Eye View | Philadelphia Inquirer 30 mins ago
JJ Redick says Sixers would have offered Andre Iguodala a contract if Redick went elsewhere
On the Bill Simmons' podcast, Redick (who has his own podcast with the Ringer) said Iguodala would have received his contract offer had he declined Sixers' GM Bryan Colangelo's offer.
ClutchPoints 9 hours ago
Steve Kerr explains the effect of Andre Iguodala’s absence
The Golden State Warriors sorely missed the defense of their top all-around hound Andre Iguodala, a sixth man that has made his living in this system for the past five seasons from clawing into his matchup. Iguodala took a hit on the knee during Game 3 and wasn’t deemed fit to take the floor, with...
ClutchPoints 9 hours ago
Steve Kerr hopeful Kevon Looney will stay in Golden State
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr didn’t underrate his young frontcourt player prior to inserting Kevon Looney in the starting lineup for the injured Andre Iguodala. “He’s going to have a long career,” Kerr said of Looney prior to a Game 4 loss, according to Logan Murdock of the San...
ClutchPoints 9 hours ago
Timberwolves would trade Tom Thibodeau before Karl-Anthony Towns
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ reported rift with Karl-Anthony Towns won’t be reason enough to ship him out of town. After initial reports by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst that the team explored a trade for Blake Griffin this past season, his colleague Adrian Wojnarowski explained how unlikely the possibility of a trade really is. “I think their owner […] The post Timberwolves would trade Tom Thibodeau before Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dunking with Wolves 9 hours ago
Wojnarowski: Timberwolves are not trading Karl-Anthony Towns
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski appeared on Ryen Russillo’s show this week and shot down the idea that the Timberwolves would consider trading Karl-Anthony Towns. It’s been an exhausting past couple of weeks, Timberwolves fans. From the coach firings and resignations to the alleged unhappiness of All-Star...
Minneapolis Star-Tribune 7 hours ago
Woj: Wolves would dump Thibodeau before trading Karl-Anthony Towns
Before you, dear Timberwolves fans, read one more “should team X trade for Karl-Anthony Towns” item, fueled by last week’s Zach Lowe/Brian Windhorst podcast chatter that Towns and the Wolves are “not in a good place internally” and accelerated when Windhorst doubled-down by saying teams are...
Niner Nation 2 hours ago
Richard Sherman is showing his value as a ‘coach’
Sherman can’t practice but he is very interactive and involved at OTA practice. San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman isn’t able to participate on the field during OTAs as a precaution taken by the team with his recovery from a torn Achilles last November. That hasn’t kept him from being very involved with the team as a coach and mentor. He was very involved in drills as well as coaching up the secondary in 11-on-11s. Here’s more of @RSherman_25 working with the secondary during #49ers OTA drills. He was very involved during the entire practice offering positive feedback...
ClutchPoints 11 hours ago
49ers’ Richard Sherman already mentoring young CBs in San Francisco
All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman is entering training camp with another team aside from the Seattle Seahawks for the first time as he’s taking the field with the San Francisco 49ers. Although Sherman has yet to be able to fully participate in the team offseason workouts at this point in time due...
NFL Spin Zone 1 hour ago
Seattle Seahawks: Can Shaquill Griffin replace Richard Sherman?
Second-year Seattle Seahawks cornerback, Shaquill Giffin, will be tasked with replacing Richard Sherman. In the 2017 Draft, the Seattle Seahawks drafted Shaquill Griffin in the third round. Griffin spent four years at the University of Central Florida. Despite Griffin being a top recruit coming out of...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2 hours ago
Antonio Brown tells Le'Veon Bell to 'show up'
Antonio Brown wasn’t shy about calling out Le’Veon Bell for absences last offseason, and it looks like that won’t change this year amid the running back’s second round of fraught contract talks with the Steelers.
ClutchPoints 2 hours ago
Steelers WR Antonio Brown advising Le’Veon Bell to ‘come out here and show up’
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been deadlocked in contract negotiations with running back Le’Veon Bell since last offseason. As a result, wide receiver Antonio Brown has sounded off on Bell’s absence from organized team activities. Bell’s decision to not attend practice should hardly come as any...
Tampa Bay Times 5 hours ago
For starters: Rays vs. Red Sox, with Archer facing Price
The Rays are set to take on the Red Sox again tonight with a bit of a student-mentor framing as Chris Archer takes on former Tampa Bay ace David Price.The Rays announced they are putting RHP Jake Faria on the 10-day DL due to the oblique strain he sustained Tuesday and are calling
DRaysBay 4 hours ago
Preview: Chris Archer takes on his former mentor, David Price
Chris Archer against David Price in a must see game The Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox will be back at it tonight after another hard fought game last night, in which Boston prevailed and took a 4-2 victory. The defeat pushed the Rays back to two games under .500 as they are now 22-24 on the season,...
ClutchPoints 7 hours ago
James Harden keeping poker face despite clutch Game 4 win vs. Warriors
Despite a key win against the Golden State Warriors to regain home court advantage, Houston Rockets star James Harden has remained poised, now a seasoned postseason veteran. “He realizes that this is an unbelievable opportunity that we cannot let pass us,” one Rockets source told Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. “He knows it’s one […] The post James Harden keeping poker face despite clutch Game 4 win vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Los Angeles Times 3 hours ago
Chris Paul's improved play, and health, could give Rockets the edge over Warriors
James Harden rolled his eyes and sighed through the thick brush of beard hiding most of his face during the postgame news conference. Chris Paul shrugged off the injury question, but in private conversations, the veteran point guard acknowledged that something wasn’t OK. His foot was bothering...
Lakers Nation 2 hours ago
2018 NBA Playoffs: Celtics Rookie Jayson Tatum Watched Kobe Bryant ‘Detail’ Video ‘Like 25 Times’
Since the start of the 2018 NBA Playoffs, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has stayed connected to the court...
CelticsBlog 7 hours ago
Celtics Practice Report: Brad Stevens “contemplating” lineup change for Game 5
Brad Stevens, Jayson Tatum, and Marcus Smart spoke to the media prior to the team’s Wednesday morning shootaround. WALTHAM - The Boston Celtics held shootaround on Wednesday morning ahead of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Brad Stevens, Jayson Tatum, and Marcus Smart spoke to the media...
SFGate 8 hours ago
Memes come for Draymond Green, Warriors after Game 4 loss to Rockets
The moment it happened, you knew. Draymond Green was going to be the butt of a lot of Rockets jokes.
Sportsnet.ca 4 hours ago
Stamkos vs. Ovechkin with Stanley Cup berth on the line
Lightning captain Steven Stamkos and Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin discuss their emotions and focus heading into Game 7, with a Stanley Cup berth on the line. The post Maple Leafs promote Brandon Pridham to assistant GM appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Fox Sports 2 hours ago
Cliff Avril explains why backing up Carson Wentz is the best situation for Nick Foles
Cliff Avril and Eric Mangini join Colin Cowherd and Jason Whitlock to discuss a report stating the Eagles turned down trade offers for Nick Foles.
NESN.com 5 hours ago
Rob Gronkowski To Chargers? Mike Florio Floats Trade Idea Involving Patriots TE
The Los Angeles Chargers lost tight end Hunter Henry to a torn ACL on Tuesday, which could prompt the Bolts... Read More »
Lakers Nation 2 hours ago
Jazz’s Rudy Gobert, Pelicans’ Anthony Davis Headline 2017-18 NBA All-Defensive Teams
Rudy Gobert and Anthony Davis, both 2017-18 NBA Defensive Player of the Year finalists, headline this season's...
Acme Packing Company 6 hours ago
Three big takeaways from Aaron Rodgers’ Tuesday media interview in OTAs
As contract extension talks loom, Aaron Rodgers provided interesting nuggets on a couple overlooked players battling for roster spots, as well as Dez Bryant. After the Green Bay Packers’ first open public practice of the year at Organized Team Activities on Tuesday, quarterback Aaron Rodgers answered some typical post-practice questions outside his locker. Though too early in the workout period to make a true judgment call, Rodgers shed light on a few storylines regarding the team’s young roster and positional battles. As we await a healthier showing at OTAs this week, here are three...
ClutchPoints 2 hours ago
LaVar Ball reiterates that all his sons will take less money to surround L.A. with more talent
Lonzo Ball just completed his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, but his father LaVar Ball is already talkinga bout signing an extension with the team. LaVar Ball reiterated that Lonzo Ball is willing to take less money on his next NBA contract so the Lakers can continue surrounding him with talent. He said […] The post LaVar Ball reiterates that all his sons will take less money to surround L.A. with more talent appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Baltimore Wire 6 hours ago
What Would it Take for Baltimore Orioles to Trade Manny Machado to Cubs?
The Baltimore Orioles should highly consider a trade with the Chicago Cubs for the talents of Manny Machado. The Chicago Cubs in the past two years have shown their aggressive nature in the trade market. As the Baltimore Orioles continue their plummet to the bottom of Major League Baseball, its only fitting that the team […] What Would it Take for Baltimore Orioles to Trade Manny Machado to Cubs? - The Baltimore Wire - The Baltimore Wire - A Baltimore Sports Site -Orioles, Ravens, Terrapins and More
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Palm Beach Post 3 mins ago
Miami Dolphins’ Ryan Tannehill credits wife Lauren with getting him through toughest times
DAVIE — Ryan Tannehill had the support of coaches during his long recovery process. He had the support of teammates and fans. But the person he leaned on the most, and the one who lifted his spirits ...
AZ Snake Pit 6 mins ago
Arizona Diamonbacks 2, Milwaukee Brewers 9: BrewCrew Sweep The Slumping Snakes
This time, the pitching sucked too. Zack Godley on the mound for AZ. A soft-tossing lefty for the Milwaukee Brewers that can barely hit 87 MPH? This has GOT to be the game that kickstarts the Arizona Diamondbacks offense and ends this horrid slump, right? Oh, however wrong we could be. Facing Brent Suter, the Diamondbacks went down in order in the first inning on only 9 pitches, with two strikeouts. Godley did his part and the Brewers had their first run by the third batter in the bottom of the 1st and Godley would eventually load the bases with 2 of his 6 walks before escaping the jam....
ClutchPoints 6 mins ago
Video: Footage of Sterling Brown’s arrest released
Earlier this year, Milwaukee Bucks rookie Sterling Brown had a harrowing experience at the hands of the authorities, as he was tased and arrested by Milwaukee police on Jan. 26 in a Walgreens parking lot due to “possible misdemeanor charge of resisting or obstructing an officer”, per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. On Wednesday, the Milwaukee […] The post Video: Footage of Sterling Brown’s arrest released appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Valley of the Suns 8 mins ago
Narrative should not be the reason the Suns draft Ayton
Phoenix Suns fans have debated for weeks if not months for who they should select number one overall. But they need to make sure he is the absolute RIGHT player. Forget Laurel and Yannie, it’s Ayton and Doncic you’re hearing. Luka Doncic and DeAndre Ayton, that is, the two players that Phoenix Suns fans are […] Narrative should not be the reason the Suns draft Ayton - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - A Phoenix Suns Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Winging It In Motown 8 mins ago
Stanley Cup Playoffs Open Thread: GAME SEVEN
Washington Capitals(Metropolitan Division 1) at Tampa Bay Lightning (Atlantic Division 1) Series: Tied 3-3 Time 8:00pm ET Television: NBCSN, CBC, SN1, TVAS GAME SEVEN! GAME SEVEN! GAME SEVEN! GAME SEVEN! GAME SEVEN! GAME SEVEN!
