The August window of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers started on Thursday with two Spurs participating. Both of their national teams won, but their experiences were very different. Victor Wembanyama was a star for France, while David Jones-Garcia underwhelmed for the Dominican Republic and got ejected at the worst possible time. Wembanyama, who admitted to being a little rusty in …

Dream news: Unrivaled coach reveals how Angel Reese has improved her offensive game appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Angel Reese remains as divisive of a player as ever, but at just 24 years of age, there’s no denying that she has plenty of room to grow still as an individual and as …

The San Francisco 49ers have parted ways with veteran running back Patrick Taylor Jr. and have removed him from the team’s injured reserve list. Because he was on the team’s injured list, Taylor’s does not count as a member of the team’s 90-man roster, meaning his release will not affect San Francisco’s path to narrowing the roster down to 53 …

Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. After remaining one of the biggest names available in free agency deep into the 2026 offseason, Kuminga has finally found his next NBA destination, although the agreement has created an immediate financial challenge for Minnesota. Timberwolves Face Payroll Challenge to Sign Jonathan Kuminga Minnesota plans to …

Relive the most unforgettable NBA Slam Dunk Contest of all time. From Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon’s INSANE duel to Vince … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS0_bx59ZrY Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The 2026-27 season is right around the corner. The Columbus Blue Jackets are entering this season with the hope of taking a step forward and getting back into the playoffs for the first time since 2020. The Blue Jackets are also entering this season with multiple players who are pending free agents, both unrestricted and restricted. Advertisement Because of this, …

We’ve reached the end of the Michigan Wolverines’ athletics offseason, and with that concludes our series ranking the top-25 players for the men’s basketball team in between the 1989 and 2026 national championships. The celebration of Dusty May and this program winning their first national title in more than three decades concludes with the only National Player of the Year …

The Miami Dolphins lost to the Atlanta Falcons earlier tonight, ending an ugly preseason schedule in which the team failed to win a game. In fact, other than the opening drive of their first game when the starting offense was on the field, Miami did not score a touchdown this summer. Is that a sign of things to come? Miami …

In 2022 when Dennis Gates accepted the head coaching job at the University of Missouri, he was tasked with assembling a basketball roster. That same spring, Luke Northweather was coming off his high school senior season where he led Blair Oaks High in Jefferson City to a 26-2 record. His season ended in the District championship game to a Jevon …

Since Jonathan Kuminga chose to sign with the Timberwolves on Wednesday, the question that everybody has been asking is “Why?” Kuminga’s agent, Aaron Turner, appeared on the Fan Duel show “Run it Back” and explained why they chose the Timberwolves and also what happened with the rumored three-year, $75 million extension with the Warriors. Advertisement “With the [three-year, $75 million …

Klay Thompson’s long-rumored Lakers connection resurfaced after his split from the Dallas Mavericks. Once again, his father Mychal Thompson made a push for the sharpshooter to bring his talents to Los Angeles. Mychal Thompson Isn’t Giving Up on Klay Thompson Joining Lakers When Klay Thompson entered free agency in the summer of 2024, his father Mychal Thompson, held out hope …

Led by Stephen Curry’s 34 PTS, 7 REB and 7 AST, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 6, 103-90. Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hoa5G2Dy6U Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Cincinnati Bengals’ third running back spot has been one many assumed would go to Tahj Brooks, but after a forgettable training camp and preseason, could someone else take that spot? Or could the Bengals surprise everyone and keep four running backs on the 53-man roster? In Friday’s preseason finale vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, college free-agent running back Jamal Haynes …

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On another inauspicious evening in the NBA offseason, Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations, Tim Connelly, was wide awake. As first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, Minnesota traded Josh Green and cash to the Utah Jazz for Cody Williams and John Konchar. Charania followed up by sharing that Konchar, a 30-year-old wing rebounding specialist, will see his $6.2 million contract …

According to Shams Charania, ESPN’s senior NBA insider, the Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly traded Josh Green and cash considerations to the Utah Jazz for Cody Williams and John Konchar. The Timberwolves were expected to move Josh Green by either waiving him or trading him, as they were projected to be $2 million over the second apron threshold. This move brings …

Late Friday night, Shams Charania reported that the Jazz and Wolves had completed a trade: One of the most persistent questions in Jazzland over the past two years or so looms large: Is Cody Williams a bust? If you are Justin Zanik and/or Austin Ainge, it appears the answer is yes. After being drafted in the lottery, being out-physicaled for …

Four-time NBA champion Horace Grant recently opened up about his nephew, Jerami Grant, and his outlook heading into the upcoming NBA season.  Jerami was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the Ja Morant trade with the Portland Trail Blazers. Horace spoke about his nephew’s new team and how he will fit into the franchise’s plan.  Advertisement “Yeah, (he’s …

Miami Heat newcomer Klay Thompson is getting ready to play for his third NBA team after stops with the Golden State Warriors (11 seasons) and Dallas Mavericks (two seasons). While the sharpshooter is certainly hoping to compete for championships with the new-look Heat, it’s likely that he will always be remembered best for his Warriors tenure, which turned him into …

Jazz fans have had one of the most eventful offseasons I can remember. Arguably the greatest prospect in team history was drafted while a massive trade for their starting center surprised everyone. So how do Jazz fans feel about it? Well, that was the point of this week’s Jazz Reacts survey. So there you have it, the vast majority of …

Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell each scored 34 points Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 111-91 in their final game before the league pauses for the FIBA Women’s World Cup. Both guards reached 30 points in the same game for the fourth time this season, a WNBA single-season record for a duo. They are the …

The Cincinnati Bengals are getting closer to the point where offseason optimism and preseason evaluations have to give way to some very difficult decisions. With the preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles over, the Bengals will soon have to determine which players from their crowded roster have done enough to earn a spot on the 53-man roster — and which …

LAS VEGAS – The Aces are halfway there. Coming off back-to-back home defeats to Minnesota and Atlanta on Aug. 15 and 18, respectively, it felt as though the defending WNBA champions would really need to win their remaining seven regular-season games — all against non-playoff opposition — in order to build some real momentum heading into the postseason. Advertisement Well, …

After Georgia Amoore’s career night propelled her squad to a 94-84 win in Phoenix on Thursday, the Washington Mystics returned Friday night for a road tilt against the Los Angeles Sparks. Washington led entering the fourth quarter, but the Sparks’ late surge proved too much as the Mystics lost 88-82.  Advertisement The Mystics overcame a 15-2 start in Thursday’s win. …

LOS ANGELES — There will be no playoffs for the Sparks again but you gotta take your wins where you can get ’em. And that’s what the Sparks (14-25) did as they defeated a tired Washington Mystics (24-16) team, who are on their second game of a back-to-back. The Sparks defense held the Mystics to 31 points and 36 percent …