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The Final Countdown: Stephen Curry’s Shot at 3-Point History
Stephen Curry chases 3-point history in a final-day showdown with Anthony Edwards, echoing a legendary NBA scoring duel from 1978....
NFL draft prospect Isaiah Bond surrenders on sexual assault warrant
Wide receiver Isaiah Bond, a prospect in this month's NFL draft, turned himself in to police in Frisco, Texas, on a sexual assault warrant on Thursday.,Bond posted bail and was released. He posted a statement to Instagram to deny that he committed the act.,"Regarding the accusation made against me, ...
Marc Leishman goes bogey-free, captures LIV Golf Miami title
Marc Leishman of Australia came from behind to prevail at LIV Golf Miami on Sunday, finally capturing his first LIV Golf title.,Leishman began the final round three shots off the pace set by Bryson DeChambeau, but a 4-under-par 68 with four birdies and no bogeys vaulted him into first place and also...
Duke's Cooper Flagg becomes rare freshman to win Wooden Award
Duke star Cooper Flagg was named winner of the Wooden Award on Saturday, joining a strong cast of freshmen to be named the nation's top player.,The 18-year-old Flagg joins Texas' Kevin Durant (2007), Kentucky's Anthony Davis (2012) and Duke's Zion Williamson (2019) as the only freshmen to win the co...
USC star JuJu Watkins wins Wooden Award
Southern California star guard JuJu Watkins became only the third underclassman to win the Wooden Award, presented to the most outstanding player in women's basketball, on Saturday.,Watkins, who is also the Naismith Women's College Player of the Year and Associated Press Player of the Year, won the ...
Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard head 2025 Hall of Fame class
Former NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard, along with former women's star Sue Bird, highlighted a decorated group named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 on Saturday.,Women's stars Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles, head coach Billy Donovan, Miami Heat owner Micky Arison, r...
After reported warning, Grizzlies' Ja Morant makes gun gesture again
On the same day he reportedly received a warning from the NBA against making a "finger gun" gesture on the court, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant broke out the same celebration Thursday night.,After sinking a 3-pointer in the first quarter of the Grizzlies' game against the Miami Heat, Morant turn...
Wolves G Anthony Edwards returns to game after hurting ankle
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards returned for the second half after sustaining an apparent ankle injury during Minnesota's 105-90 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday in New York.,With 3:54 left in the second quarter, Edwards drilled a 3-pointer in the corner. When backing up, he tumbled over...
Timberwolves G Anthony Edwards (ankle) helped to locker room
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was helped to locker room after suffering an apparent ankle injury during Thursday night's game against the Brooklyn Nets.,With 3:54 left in the second quarter, Edwards drilled a three-pointer in the corner. When backing up, he tumbled over Nets head coach...
Report: Chiefs bringing back S Mike Edwards
The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back free agent safety Mike Edwards on a one-year deal, NFL Network reported on Thursday.,Edwards, 28, played for the Chiefs' Super Bowl championship team during the 2023 campaign. He split last season with the Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.,A third-round...
Report: NBA lets Grizzlies' Ja Morant off with a warning
The NBA issued warnings but no further penalties to Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield for their "finger gun" gestures during Tuesday's game, ESPN reported Thursday.,The league determined their celebration moves were not intended to be violent in nature but...
Cooper Flagg, Johni Broome headline Wooden Award finalists
Duke star Cooper Flagg and Auburn standout Johni Broome are among the five Wooden Award finalists and part of the 10-player All-Star team, the Los Angeles Athletic Club announced Tuesday night.,Florida's Walter Clayton Jr., Alabama's Mark Sears and Purdue's Braden Smith round out the finalists.,Flag...
Liberty re-sign Breanna Stewart, complete 'top priority'
Two-time WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart re-signed with the New York Liberty on Saturday.,Terms of the deal were not announced by the Liberty, however the New York Post reported it was a one-year contract with $208,400 guaranteed. ,A three-time league champion, Stewart was named the MVP of the WNBA Finals ...
Twins place 3B Royce Lewis, 3 others on injured list
The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Royce Lewis and three others on the injured list prior to Thursday's Opening Day game at St. Louis.,Lewis (left hamstring strain) and shortstop Brooks Lee (lumbar strain) landed on the 10-day IL and right-handers Brock Stewart (left hamstring strain) and Mich...
Steelers' Cameron Heyward clarifies comments on Aaron Rodgers
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward said his words were "misconstrued" when he initially addressed the notion of quarterback Aaron Rodgers joining his team.,Speaking on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football," Heyward said on he was answering a specific question on his podcast as to ...
2025 NFL Draft: Top 5 Quarterbacks and Their Best Team Fits
We know that Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders are the top quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft, but these QBs join them with best potential team fits....
Sean Brady submits former welterweight champion Leon Edwards at UFC Fight Night
Sean Brady silenced the primarily enemy territory England crowd by defeating former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards at 1:39 Round 4 (submission, guillotine choke) Saturday at UFC Fight Night in England.,Brady (18-1 MMA) was overcome with emotion as he accepted the fight with Edwards (22-4, 1 ...
Stephen Curry Is Tired? Not So Fast
Steph Curry’s legs might be tired, but his game isn’t. The Golden State Warriors’ star is proving age is just a number as he carries his team above expecations....
Houston dominates early, cruises past SIU Edwardsville
Milos Uzan scored 14 of his 16 points in the first half to help top-seeded Houston cruise to a 78-40 victory over SIU Edwardsville on Thursday in Midwest Region first-round play at Wichita, Kan.,L.J. Cryer scored all 15 of his points in the first half and Ja'Vier Francis had 13 points and eight rebo...
Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry: The NBA’s New Foul Merchants
Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry are turning foul-drawing into an art form—and the Golden State Warriors are cashing in despite this being what's wrong with the NBA....