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New York Knicks Officially Name David Fizdale As Next Head Coach
David Fizdale is officially the new head coach of the Knicks. The team announced the hire on Monday and said an introductory news conference will be held on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. Fizdale, 43, replaces Jeff
Justify Wins 144th Kentucky Derby
Justify won the annual Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs. Justify, a favorite out of 20 horses to win the 144th Run for the Roses, had previously run only three races in his life. The race
L.A. Angels Albert Pujols Joins Baseball’s 3,000-Hit Club
Dallas Cowboys’ Jason Witten Confirms He’s Retiring And Headed To ESPN
Long-time Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is retiring from the NFL to move to TV, where he’ll serve as color analyst for ESPN’s “Monday Night Football.” The 10-time Pro Bowl tight end informed Cowboys owner Jerry Jones
Eagles’ Defensive Tackle Timmy Jernigan To Miss 4-6 Months After Back Surgery
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan will miss four-to-six months after undergoing back surgery for a herniated disc last week. Jernigan will need to recover at the low end of his recovery timetable if he’s to be
Former 49ers Safety Eric Reid Files Collusion Grievance vs. NFL
Former San Francisco 49ers safety and current NFL free agent, Eric Reid, has reportedly filed a collusion grievance against the NFL over his employment status. Reid, who was one of the first players to join Kaepernick two
GM Sam Presti Says Billy Donovan To Return As Thunder Head Coach
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti confirmed on Wednesday that head coach Billy Donovan will return for the 2018-19 season. The Thunder were eliminated by the Utah Jazz in six games in the first round of
Stephen Curry Returns As Golden State Warriors Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Pelicans
The Golden State Warriors used their sixth and final gear late on Tuesday to win Game 2, 121-116 — taking the series 2-0 in their favor as they headed back to Louisiana for Game 3 against the
Patriots’ Tom Brady Confirms He’ll Be Back For 2018-19 Season
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady confirmed his plans to play in 2018 and repeated his goal to extend his career into his mid-40s during an appearance Monday at the Milken Institute Global Conference in California. He
Minnesota Vikings Re-Sign Veteran Cornerback Terence Newman
On Monday the Minnesota Vikings announced it re-signed 15-year NFL veteran cornerback Terence Newman. Newman will play his fourth season in Minneapolis; and 16th overall. In his three seasons with the Vikings, Newman has compiled 110 tackles,
LA Police Investigating Domestic Incident Involving Raiders LT Donald Penn
Los Angeles police are investigating an alleged domestic violence incident involving Raiders left tackle Donald Penn. No charges have been filed in the incident and no arrests have been made, police said. LAPD spokesperson Detective Meghan Aguilar
LeBron James Scores 45 To Lead Cavaliers To 105-101 Victory Over Pacers In Game 7
LeBron James scored 45 points in Game 7 leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 105-101 win over the Indiana Pacers. The Cavs will open the conference semifinals on Tuesday at Toronto. James played 43 minutes, leaving late
One-Handed UCF Star Shaquem Griffin Drafted By Seattle Seahawks
UCF star Shaquem Griffin was selected with pick No. 141, early in the fifth round, to the Seattle Seahawks – where he will play with his twin brother Shaquill Griffin. Griffin said that he was speechless when
NBA Confirms LeBron James’s Block On Oladipo Was Goaltending
On Thursday, the NBA acknowledged that LeBron James’s crucial block of Victor Oladipo’s layup in the last few seconds of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA playoff win over the Indiana Pacers was illegal goaltending. The NBA said video
Stephen Curry Back In Full Practice Mode For Warriors; May Play Game 1 vs. Pelicans
Stephen Curry has resumed full practice and it is hopeful he will play for the defending champion Golden State Warriors as soon as Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Saturday night against New Orleans. Curry practiced
Thunders’ Russell Westbrook Fined $10,000 But Not Suspended For Rudy Gobert Altercation
The NBA announced that Russell Westbrook has been fined $10,000 and assessed a postgame technical foul for initiating a confrontation with Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert on Monday. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard came onto the court
Rob Gronkowski Officially Playing For The New England Patriots In 2018
Rob Gronkowski, the New England Patriots all-pro tight end, announced Tuesday that he was returning to the team, after he missed the start of offseason workouts while mulling retirement.“ I met with coach [Bill Belichick] today and
Cavaliers Point Guard George Hill Remains Questionable For Game 5 vs. Pacers
The Cleveland Cavaliers say George Hill remains questionable for Game 5 Wednesday against the Pacers due to back spasms. Hill received four injections to try to play Game 4, but missed that game on Sunday which was
Jazz And Rockets Each Take 3-1 NBA Series Leads
James Harden scored 22 of the team’s 50 points in the third quarter, as the Rockets cruised past the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-100 to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. Chris Paul scored 15 of
Cavaliers Point Guard George Hill Remains Questionable For Game 5 vs. Pacers
The Cleveland Cavaliers say George Hill remains questionable for Game 5 Wednesday against the Pacers due to back spasms. Hill received four injections to try to play Game 4, but missed that game on Sunday which was
Chicago Cubs’ Addison Russell Released From Hospital After Allergic Reaction Over The Weekend
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell had to spend Sunday night in a Denver hospital after suffering an allergic reaction to something he ate on a postgame spread in the clubhouse. Russell is allergic to shellfish, and they
Dallas Cowboys David Irving Investigated For Domestic Violence; Girlfriend Later Retracts Claims
White Sox Relief Pitcher Danny Farquhar Suffers Brain Hemorrhage
White Sox reliever Danny Farquhar was in stable but critical condition Saturday, a day after suffering a brain hemorrhage while in the dugout during a game in Chicago. Farquhar passed out in the sixth inning Friday night
Oakland A’s Sean Manaea Throws First No-Hitter Of 2018 Against Red Sox
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea threw the first no-hitter of the 2018 MLB season Saturday against the Red Sox. With two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, Hanley Ramirez grounded into a fielder’s choice,
Cincinnati Reds Fire Manager Bryan Price After 3-15 Start
The Reds fired Bryan Price on Thursday after their 3-15 start. Price was in his fifth season leading the rebuilding team, which has relied on rookies more than any other team in the majors during his tenure.
Erin Popovich, Wife Of Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich, Dies At 67
The San Antonio Spurs announced that Erin Popovich, the wife of coach Gregg Popovich, passed away on Wednesday. “With deep regret the San Antonio Spurs announce that Erin Popovich, wife of Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich, passed
WWE Hall Of Famer Bruno Sammartino Dies At Age 82
Professional wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino died Wednesday at the age of 82. Sammartino died peacefully with his wife and two kids by his side after dealing with health problems for the past
Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics And New Orleans Pelicans All Take 2-0 Series Leads
The Raptors, Celtics and Pelicans all won in their respective series, and are all in command with 2-0 leads. The Raptors won against the Wizards 130-119 to take a 2-0 series lead for the first time in
76ers And Mavericks Headed To China For NBA China Game 2018
The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA China Games 2018. The Mavericks and Sixers will meet twice, on Oct. 5 in Shanghai and Oct. 8 in Shenzhen. This will be the first time