James Wood hadn’t yet taken the field for batting practice — batting sixth on the lineup, playing left field, not seeing the 26,719 file into Nationals Park for his major league debut — as he assessed the storm in front of a bank of cameras and microphones the likes of which these parts haven’t seen… Continue reading James Wood’s arrival heralds a new chapter in the Nationals’ rebuild.
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Why De’Anthony Melton is the best Warriors addition after Klay Thompson loss – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
When Klay Thompson moved on to another team, the Warriors knew they had to replace much of what he provided. Or, more accurately, what made Stephen Curry a practically perfect sidekick. Golden State’s priority was adding an offensive point guard who could fill one of the roles Thompson offered before he sustained a torn ACL… Continue reading Why De’Anthony Melton is the best Warriors addition after Klay Thompson loss – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
Maple Leafs quarterback Chris Tanev
The Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club announced today that they have signed defenseman Chris Tanev to a six-year contract. The average annual value of the contract is $4.5 million. Tanev, 34, skated in 56 games for the Calgary Flames before being traded to the Dallas Stars last season. With the Stars, Tanev has five points… Continue reading Maple Leafs quarterback Chris Tanev
Report: Paul George, 76ers agree to massive $212M contract to chase NBA championship.
Paul George has agreed to a four-year, $212 million max contract to join the Philadelphia 76ers. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Monday morning. George joins seven-time All-Star and 2023 MVP Joel Embiid and All-Star point guard Tyrese Maxey on the 76ers team, the NBA’s most improved player. The addition of George resets the balance of power… Continue reading Report: Paul George, 76ers agree to massive $212M contract to chase NBA championship.
NBA free agency: James Harden has reportedly agreed to a $70 million deal to stay with the Clippers
James Harden will stay with the Clippers. The 10-time All-Star and former league MVP agreed to a two-year, $70 million contract to remain in Los Angeles. Shams Charania of the Athletic reported. The contract will increase Player option in the second seasonAccording to the report. News of the Harden deal came hours Sunday before the… Continue reading NBA free agency: James Harden has reportedly agreed to a $70 million deal to stay with the Clippers
England 2-1 Slovakia (June 30, 2024) Match Analysis
Jude Bellingham saved England Falling out of the Euro 2024 competition Slovakia On Sunday, in the wonderful 95th minute draw Harry KaneAn early extra-time winner sent the Sub-Up pre-season favorites into the quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory. Slovakia have started better than England and have given their opponents plenty of warning in the past. Ivan… Continue reading England 2-1 Slovakia (June 30, 2024) Match Analysis
Kawakami: Paul George’s Failed Experiment in Warriors Within, Klay Thompson’s Inevitable Journey
You don’t have to wait years of documentaries and context to sort this out: Saturday night’s events will go down as the opening moment of the postseason at the starting point of a significant part of Golden State Warriors history. Preliminary analysis: Not good yet! (But check back in a week for the final verdict.)… Continue reading Kawakami: Paul George’s Failed Experiment in Warriors Within, Klay Thompson’s Inevitable Journey
Brandon Ayuck explains 49ers comment ‘they don’t want me back’ amid contract talks – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
On June 16, star 49ers wide receiver Brandon Ayuck posted a TikTok video saying, “I’m laughing but I’m crying. [for real]He said. In the video, Ayuk told his best friend and Washington Chiefs starting quarterback Jayden Daniels, “They said they don’t want me back … I swear,” the All-Pro slow contract talks with San Francisco.… Continue reading Brandon Ayuck explains 49ers comment ‘they don’t want me back’ amid contract talks – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
Klay Thompson draws interest from 76ers, Nuggets, Mavericks in free agency – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
Another day, another Klay Thompson rumor. But with NBA free agency just 48 hours away, things are getting tighter than ever. With each passing day, it looks more and more like Thompson’s time in the Bay Area may be coming to an end. If that ends up being the case, several teams are said to… Continue reading Klay Thompson draws interest from 76ers, Nuggets, Mavericks in free agency – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
2024 NBA Draft: Results for all 30 teams, with high scores for the Lakers and Knicks
The 2024 NBA Draft is over and it will be a few years until the dust settles on this unpredictable part of the draft and teams find out who the true stars are among the 58 players selected. Brooklyn was the only team not to make a single pick this sitting, and Washington ended up… Continue reading 2024 NBA Draft: Results for all 30 teams, with high scores for the Lakers and Knicks