NEW YORK — Brooklyn NetsGuard Ben SimmonsSteve Nash, his coach, stated that the player has a herniated disc in their back. He said this before Monday’s match against the opponent. Utah Jazz. Nash is optimistic that Simmons will be playing at some point in this season’s regular-season games. However, with only 11 regular-season matches remaining, … Read more
TEMPE, Ariz. — Two-way star Shohei OhtaniA solid spring training debut, Monday’s mound appearance saw him strike out five batters and give up one run in 2 1/3 innings. Los Angeles Angels. The American League MVP of the year was sharp in his first pitch. He got a called strike on his second pitch to … Read more
Safety Jayron KearseHas agreed to resign with the Dallas CowboysA source said that the contract was for a two-year agreement worth $10 million. Kearse, 28 years old, played in 15 of 16 Cowboys games last season. He was a crucial part in the Cowboys’ turnaround from their worst defense (473 points allowed) into respectability. Kearse … Read more
MEMPHIS – A jury in Tennessee convicted Lorenzen Wright of murder. Wright’s bullet-ridden body was found in a Memphis field 12 years ago. After deliberating for two hours, the 12-member jury found Billy Ray Turner guilty in first-degree murder, attempted killing, and conspiracy to kill Wright. Turner was a 6-foot-11-inch center who had played 13 … Read more
5:28 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia 76ersTuesday’s announcement that both Joel Embiid(Back soreness) James Harden(right hamstring rehabilitation) Monday’s game against Eastern Conference-leading would be canceled Miami HeatAfter Sunday’s loss here to The, Toronto Raptors. Philadelphia decided to play Monday’s match with the team, its third in four nights. This was to allow … Read more
PITTSBURGH — Perhaps it was a friendly tape measurement or perhaps those stretches really worked. It didn’t matter what it was Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett‘s much-discussed hand size increased ⅛ inch from his combine measurement, checking in at 8 5/8 inches at Pitt’s pro day on Monday. Pickett laughed, saying “The stretching works.” “It’s why … Read more
The Los Angeles RamsWe needed a contract extension Matthew StaffordMany reasons. Not the least, the fact that he led the team to victory in its first year. Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. Stafford was not as stubborn as they thought. He may have been more interested in the Rams’ new contract than the Rams. … Read more
The New York RangersTwo important trades were executed Monday night, with forward acquisitions. Andrew CoppThe 2023 sixth round pick of the Winnipeg JetsForward Tyler MotteFrom the Vancouver Canucks. The NHL trade deadline was at 3:00 p.m. ET. New York sent Motte a 2023 fourth round pick to the Canucks. Copp got a little more. Winnipeg … Read more
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati BengalsReleased cornerback Trae WaynesMonday Waynes was about to enter the final year of a contract worth as much as $42 million. Roster Management System reports that Cincinnati has saved $10.9 Million against its salary cap, but will still have to pay $5 million for the upcoming season. Waynes was the 11th overall … Read more
PLAYA VISTA (CA). — Paul GeorgeParticipated in a 4-on-4 practice against LA Clippersassistant coaches have minimal contact with him on Sunday, and his shooting elbow is “feeling much better.” George made a positive next step in his rehab with the play-in tournament just three weeks away. He is now making progress and attempting to make … Read more