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[ad_1] The NFL’s free agency frenzy is underway, with a chaotic first day seeing the biggest domino of them all fall while the Philadelphia Eagles made some big swings in a bid to get back to the Super Bowl. The second day of the tampering period saw Baltimore land superstar running back Derrick Henry while … Read more
[ad_1] The Cleveland Cavaliers, fueled by 34 points from Darius Garland and 33 from Jarrett Allen, notched another big NBA victory, out-lasting Western Conference contenders Minnesota 113-104 in overtime. The Cavs, who overturned a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the league-leading Boston Celtics on Tuesday, held on for the win over a Timberwolves team that … Read more
[ad_1] Patty Mills has a new NBA team. Mills, who was waived last week by the Atlanta Hawks before the NBA’s March 1 buyout deadline, is set to join the Miami Heat for the remainder of the season. The news was first reported by ESPN and later verified by The Miami Herald, with Mills adding … Read more
[ad_1] The Los Angeles Clippers have suffered an injury setback, with guard Russell Westbrook set for a stint on the sidelines after fracturing his hand in their 140-115 blowout win over the Washington Wizards. Westbrook, whose move to the bench helped the Clippers reverse an early losing skid after the trade for James Harden, appeared … Read more
[ad_1] Australian basketball great Chris Anstey says veteran NBA star Patty Mills should head to Europe to prepare for the Olympics after being axed by the Atlanta Hawks months out from the Games. Mills, 35, was waved by the Hawks a day before the NBA’s March 1 buyout deadline, giving him the chance to sign … Read more
[ad_1] Johnny Furphy has emerged as a potential lottery pick in this year’s NBA draft, with one expert projecting the Australian guard/wing to go as high as 13th overall. It comes after a stunning run of form for the Kansas freshman since being rewarded with a starting spot in the Jayhawks’ 78-66 win over Oklahoma … Read more
[ad_1] Detroit Pistons centre Isaiah Stewart was arrested for assault Wednesday night (all times US) for punching Suns centre Drew Eubanks at the arena hours before the teams played, according to the Associated Press. Phoenix police said Stewart was issued a citation and released. Stewart — who was already listed as out for the game … Read more
[ad_1] If only it counted when you kicked the ball through the hoop. Aussie big man Jock Landale has shared a remarkable trick shot after he kicked an AFL footy from one end of a basketball court through the goal at the other end of the court. And it was first go — the 211cm … Read more
[ad_1] Rookie Victor Wembanyama delivered a historic triple-double while Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee’s rout of reigning NBA champion Denver and Philadelphia snapped Cleveland’s nine-game win streak. Wembanyama produced an amazing — and rare — feat: the NBA’s first triple-double to include blocked shots since Clint Capela did it in 2021. The 20-year-old Frenchman, who had … Read more
[ad_1] An NBA championship-winning veteran guard has been scooped up by one of the big Eastern Conference contenders. Charlotte Hornets guard Kyle Lowry — who was one of the leaders on the Toronto Raptors’ NBA title-winning team — agreed to a contract buyout Saturday night, clearing the way for him to sign for the rest … Read more