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Timberwolves acquire All-Star Butler from Bulls
As part of the Jimmy Butler trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves , the Chicago Bulls drafted Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen , a three-point shooting big man that has been compared to similar stretch bigs in the National Basketball Association like Channing Frye and Ryan Anderson. [Full Article...]
New Predators jersey to be unveiled Tuesday
The National Hockey League (NHL®) and adidas today unveiled the new ADIZERO Authentic NHL jerseys and uniforms for all 31 NHL teams that will make their on-ice debut with the 2017-18 season. But otherwise, the Flyers signature crest and uniform style remains unblemished after the change. At the forefront of innovation, design and craftsmanship, the new ADIZERO Authentic NHL jersey takes the ... [Full Article...]
Here's LaVar Ball Being Raucously Booed While Leaving The Draft
Now, amid the worst four-year stretch in franchise history, they're trying to return to glory, and they hope Lonzo Ball , the No. 2 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, will lead the way. LaVar Ball just can't stop making bold claims on national television. That's when Ball's father, LaVar, who had a "BBB" tie on, pulled out a hat with the Big Baller Brand logo on it in Lakers purple and gold. [Full Article...]
Family affair: Lakers grab Lonzo Ball with 2nd overall pick
I'm happy to be home". After the worst four-year stretch in franchise history, the 16-time National Basketball Association champion Lakers are rebuilding with the point guard who led the nation with 7.7 assists per game last season a few miles up the 405 freeway with the Bruins. [Full Article...]
Wolves Acquire Jimmy Butler From The Chicago Bulls
LaVine, a two-time slam dunk champion, was averaging a career-high 18.3 points before his third season got cut off at 47 games. So what are these draft picks? Sometimes, the same will and stubbornness that drove him to great heights emboldened him to the point of challenging Hoiberg's authority. [Full Article...]
Potential picks gear up for 1st round of National Basketball Association draft
Danny Ainge and Co. were back in Boston plotting strategy and looking to get back in on the transactional fun they kick-started by sending the No. 1 overall pick to Philadelphia . One of her most vivid memories: A Friday night that Fultz joined Plum for dinner after her game even though he already had eaten. When I was at DeMatha, we had two first team All-Americans on the basketball team and the... [Full Article...]
British and Irish Lions team to face Maori All Blacks
Gatland and the Lions continue to remain coy over the chances of Sexton and Owen Farrell forming a playmaking duo at fly-half and inside centre for the first Test on June 24. Waisake Naholo's try and Joseph's effort had made it 10-10 at the break, and when Biggar added the extras to Warburton's try , the Lions looked in control. [Full Article...]
Jordan Spieth shoots 63 to take lead in Travelers debut
Rory McIlroy , also playing for the first time at TPC River Highlands , had a 67. He was still experimenting with the putter he began using while missing the cut at the U.S. Spieth, 23, is making his first appearance in the Travelers Championship. "I actually think it's a great time to have an event straight after a US Open, and it's nice to get straight back on the horse and try again after ... [Full Article...]
I respect Anil Kumble's decision: Virat Kohli breaks silence on his exit
Laxman for giving him the opportunity to serve the game. Indian cricket is in uproar after the national team coach succumbed to player power. In his Twitter post after stepping down, Kumble has said that the captain had problems with his style and techniques of coaching. [Full Article...]
Penguins' Nick Bonino Played Through Broken Leg In Stanley Cup Final
Early in the second period, the Predators appeared to score a goal to put them up 1-0, but the goal was waived off. Carl Hagelin would later add an empty netter, sealing back-to-back Stanley Cups for the first time since, well, the Penguins won back in 1991-92. [Full Article...]
Fleury heads Vegas' expansion draft picks
Fleury, who was on hand for the ceremony, received the largest cheer in front of the Las Vegas fans and goes from the two-time reigning Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins to the desert expansion team. The Vegas Golden Knights selected Methot in the expansion draft , Wednesday, June 21. The Flames lose defenseman Deryk Engelland to expansion. [Full Article...]
French Open 2017: Women's semifinal to take centrestage today
She'll take on the victor between No.2 seed Karolina Pliskova and No.3 seed Simona Halep for a shot at the French Open title. Pliskova was gasping for air after the longer points, but saved three break-back points in the next game and another forehand victor ensured both semi-finals would go the distance. [Full Article...]
Fultz steps out in shoes made of basketballs
Fultz is the right fit, a versatile guard who can play on or off the ball and be the ideal complement to Simmons, who the Sixers plan to use as their chief ball-handler and facilitator. TNT's David Aldridge reports that Philadelphia is offering the 36th and 39th pick for an additional first-rounder that will land somewhere in the twenties. [Full Article...]
Jelena Ostapenko wins the French Open
Jelena Ostapenko: "I can not believe I am champion at 20 years old". Recalling her first experience of grass aged 15, she said: "When I first played on it, I didn't like it at all". Boris Becker called Ostapenko the new princess of Roland Garros. Some doubt whether such an approach can seriously upset Halep, especially in the pressure-cooker atmosphere of a French Open final. [Full Article...]
Bulls trade Butler to Timberwolves
His selection likely signals the end of Nikola Mirotic's Bulls' career as he has a similar game to Markkanen but is six years older and a restricted free agent this summer. Chicago could have tried to build with Butler . Markkanen, who played only one year in Tucson, was expected to be a top-10 pick after his record-breaking season. [Full Article...]
Mourinho Convinces Morata to Join Manchester United
That man is Harry Kane . English fans struggle to put that label on their own, but 29 league goals from 30 appearances suggests it is accurate, with only four other players across Europe's top five divisions scoring more. "I would like to stay at Real Madrid , and the only club for me in Italy are Juventus ". Morata scored 15 goals in La Liga previous year - second only to Cristiano Ronald... [Full Article...]
It's time for the trash talking to stop - Lions boss Warren Gatland
The 27 year old is expected to line up versus New Zealand as a blind-side flanker to counteract the Kiwi threat at the breakdown. "We know we have got to be courageous coming here, we've got to be bold and play some positive rugby". In acknowledging that the All Blacks are the best team in the world and haven't been beaten at Eden park since 1994, Gatland added of the two teams: "A lot of pe... [Full Article...]
Nate Diaz's former agents suing him for more than $1 million
According to the complaint, which ESPN obtained a copy of, the plaintiffs seek monetary relief in excess of $1 million. There's only one fight on Diaz' mind, however, so when McGregor does return to the UFC if he does, a third fight with Diaz for the belt is one of and perhaps the biggest fight the UFC could schedule. [Full Article...]
Poland International Having Medical at Elland Road Ahead of Leeds Transfer
The 27-year-old has jumped between Germany and Holland several times over the last four years, representing VfL Wolfsburg and 1.FC Kaiserslautern in Germany as well as FC Twente and PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie. Leeds have faced stiff competition in the race to win Klich's signature. Leeds will start work under Christiansen and his new backroom team at Thorp Arch on Monday; their first game of... [Full Article...]
Clippers exploring trade market for DeAndre Jordan
Haynes says the team talked with the Phoenix Suns about a swap involving Jordan for Tyson Chandler and Phoenix's No. 4 pick in the draft. Reportedly, the Clippers were offering the All-Star big man to the #Phoenix Suns. With Chris Paul and Blake Griffin set to receive new contracts this summer, they could both choose to leave Los Angeles . Well, unless they can convince a top free agent or ... [Full Article...]