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- VideoLakers will be in contention for both a ring and an early-bird special
Half of the Banana Boat crew will be playing in Hollywood this season. Read more...... Read more »Published: August 3, 2021 - 9:27 pm
- The Lakers used free agency to become the oldest team
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images OLD. Los Angeles’ decision to trade for Russell Westbrook helped assemble the team’s big three, but also made the Lakers old. Mind bogglingly old. As it stands right now... Read more »
Published: August 3, 2021 - 6:17 pm - So how will the NHL, official partner of PointsBet, Bally’s, and MGM Resorts, handle Evander Kane?
Gambling on your own team’s games has always been the biggest line to cross in team sports. It’s why Pete Rose is still out of the Hall of Fame and probably always will be (though, being... Read more » - The Miami Heat are going for it again, and whether or not you think it’ll work doesn’t matter
It’s the annual time of year where people get instantly overly fixated on whether or not things will work well before they even happen. For example, the day before NBA free agency began, reports surfaced about... Read more » - Nice record you broke there — be a shame if I broke it by more
In 1983, Edwin Moses broke his own world record in the 400-meter hurdles, blazing home in 47.02 seconds at a meet in Koblenz, Germany. The following year, Moses won his second Olympic gold medal in the... Read more » - 5 winners and 3 losers in NBA free agency so far
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Here are our early winners and losers in NBA free agency so far. The NBA wasted zero time getting the free agency bonanza going this year. Lonzo Ball’s $85 million deal... Read more »Published: August 3, 2021 - 3:23 pm - This French hammer thrower is the biggest Bigot at the Olympic games
I think something’s lost in translation. The Olympics are a chance to get to know athletes we wouldn’t otherwise. Their lives, their stories, sometimes their unfortunate last names that get lost in translation. That’s a very... Read more »Published: August 3, 2021 - 2:50 pm - Sorry Lakers fans, pairing LeBron and Russ ain't gonna work
It’s a Trash Talking Tuesday, and today I’m trashing all those LeBron James fans who think the Lakers are a shoo-in for another NBA title with the addition of Russell Westbrook.Sorry, Charlie.While Russ is a great... Read more » - Rubio is the latest example of how foreign NBA players are more comfortable on their national teams
Damian Lillard was right about some of these foreign NBA guys.Read more...... Read more » - SEE IT! Cat (and COVID) on the loose at Yankee Stadium
A cat ran onto the field at Yankee Stadium last night, and it was just about the most interesting thing to happen to the Yankees all season.Read more...... Read more » - NBA Free Agency doesn’t wait around
We always expect the dawn of NBA free agency to be on the bonkers side, and yet are always surprised with how bonkers it gets. With the offseason once again crunched as the league desperately claws... Read more » - NBA free agent signings 2021: Tracking all the deals in one place
We’ll keep you updated on every 2021 free agency signing in the NBA. The Milwaukee Bucks have been crowned NBA champions, and the 2021 NBA Draft has been competed. Now it’s time for free agency to... Read more »Published: August 2, 2021 - 10:00 pm - This is Janja Garnbret, the 22-year-old climbing phenom
Photo by Marco Kost/Getty Images The first gold medal in climbing is in her sights. Janja Garnbret just doesn’t lose. It’s not in her climbing DNA. From the very first moment the Slovenian climber took to... Read more »Published: August 2, 2021 - 9:00 pm - The SB Nation NFL Show returns with a new lineup of shows
Check out our new lineup, available wherever podcasts are found The NFL preseason kicks off this Thursday, and we’ve got even more football news to celebrate at SB Nation. We’re excited for our second season of... Read more »Published: August 2, 2021 - 8:52 pm - Kawhi Leonard reportedly used Russell Westbrook to get Paul George to the Clippers
Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images Kawhi Leonard reportedly pulled some major strings behind the scenes during his free agency in 2019. Kawhi Leonard is known as a man of few words, but he was... Read more »Published: August 2, 2021 - 8:02 pm - Climbing legend Adam Ondra is ready to conquer the Olympic games
Photo by Marco Kost/Getty Images Having ascended some of the biggest summits in the world, Ondra is ready to climb the podium. Sport climbing is making its Olympic debut in Tokyo, and with it a chance... Read more »Published: August 2, 2021 - 8:00 pm - Carson Wentz’s foot is going to complicate everything, so now what?
This Carson Wentz experiment isn’t off to a good start. Read more...... Read more »
- ● USA vs. Australia time, channel, TV schedule to watch 2021 Olympic men's basketball semifinalsHere is a complete guide to watching the USA vs. Australia men's basketball game at the 2021 Olympics, including the start time, a full TV schedule and live-streaming information.... Read more »
Published: August 4, 2021 - 11:18 am
- ● How Luka Doncic's Slovenia has dominated the 2021 Olympic basketball tournamentThe Mavericks star is a perfect 17-0 in international competition and has been playing on another level while carrying his nation to the Olympic semifinals.... Read more »
- ● Men's Olympic basketball quarterfinals: Complete schedule for the entire tournament bracketHere's how to watch the Olympic men's basketball tournament as Team USA looks to win its fourth straight gold medal.... Read more »
- ● Stephen Curry contract breakdown: How much will the Warriors star be making per year?Taking a look at the extension Curry signed to stay with Golden State.... Read more »
- ● NBA free agency winners and losers: Heat upgrade roster; Pelicans, Knicks make confusing movesLet's roll through the early winners and losers from NBA free agency based on what we know so far.... Read more »
- ● NBA free agency rumors 2021: Live updates, news on signings, trades and moreNBA free agency has arrived. Follow along right here for the latest news and updates.... Read more »
- ● NBA free agency tracker: Full list of signings, best available players in 2021 free agent classSporting News is keeping track of all the signings for the 2021 offseason. Follow along right here for the latest news.... Read more »
- ● Italy beats Denmark in thrilling team pursuit cycling finalIZU, Japan—Italy produced an electrifying finish to beat favorites Denmark for gold in a thrilling finish to a see-sawing men’s team pursuit final at the Izu Velodrome on Wednesday. The Azzurri trailed late on in the... Read more »
Published: August 4, 2021 - 11:26 am
- ● PH bets eye stronger performances in 2nd day of women’s golfMANILA, Philippines—The Philippine campaign in the first round of the women’s individual golf competition of the Tokyo Olympics was sort of a mixed bag. Bianca Pagdanganan finished at seventh place despite a strong start that saw... Read more »
- ● In her first Olympics, Bianca Pagdanganan relishes representing PhilippinesKAWAGOE, Japan–Filipino golfer Bianca Pagdanganan brought a box of balls embossed with the Philippine flag to the Tokyo Olympics and showed one off to her playing partners before whacking it off the first tee. After shooting... Read more »
- ● Briton boxer bemoans silver, holds podium protest at himselfTOKYO—Podium protests are rare at the Olympic Games, but few are less likely than an athlete protesting against himself. British boxer Ben Whittaker was so disappointed by his silver medal in the light-heavyweight final on Wednesday... Read more »
- ● EJ Obiena keeping focus within very short termTOKYO—EJ Obiena has set his focus on the short term for the meantime. Really short term. “My plan for today—I only know my plan for today—is I’ll talk to my coach and try to understand what... Read more »
- ● Carlo Paalam to press forward with medal bid vs JapaneseMANILA, Philippines–Filipino flyweight bet Carlo Paalam vows to go further in the Tokyo Olympics’ boxing event by doing things his way and at his pace. And not even the sight of his next foe being helped... Read more »
- ● Inquirer brings Olympics to audience through widest platformsTOKYO—Team Philippines has no plans to ease up on its medal chasing ways with the Tokyo Olympics approaching its home stretch, and neither does the Inquirer have plans of slowing down when it comes to chronicling... Read more »
- ● After briefly leading, Pagdanganan stays in top 10; Yuka strugglesMANILA, Philippines—Bianca Pagdanganan fired a 2-under -par 69 to stay within three strokes of the lead the the start of women’s individual golf competition of the Tokyo Olympics at Kasumigaseki Country Club Wednesday. After briefly taking... Read more »
- ● Gregory Polanco’s RBI single helps Pirates earn 8-6 win over Brewers in extras
Gregory Polanco hit the game-winning RBI single in the top of the 10th inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates held on for an 8-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.... Read more »
Published: August 4, 2021 - 5:53 am - ● EJ Obiena writes own hero moment by rising above PH stereotype–and winningTOKYO—There is a part of the Filipino way of life that EJ Obiena understands perfectly, having grown into it himself. “I’ve been raised to be a timid kind of guy,” Obiena said during a Zoom conference... Read more »
- ● UCLA’s Chip Kelly on the Bruins’ rebuild, facing LSU, & more | PAC-12 Media Day
UCLA head coach Chip Kelly sits down with RJ Young and discussed facing LSU and UCLA's continuous improvement each season. He is also joined by UCLA players Dorian Thompson Robinson and Qwuantrezz Knight.... Read more »Published: August 4, 2021 - 5:45 am - ● Yordan Álvarez’s two-run homer seals Astros’ 3-0 win vs. Dodgers
The Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 3-0, thanks to Yordan Álvarez's two-run homer in the eighth inning. Houston looks to sweep the series.... Read more »Published: August 4, 2021 - 5:39 am - ● Jedd Fisch, Anthony Pandy & Stanley Berryhill talk Arizona football, Gronk, Cam Newton | Pac 12 Media Days Special
RJ Young sits down with Arizona Wildcats head coach Jedd Fisch as well as players Anthony Pandy and Stanley Berryhill III. Hear Jedd, Anthony and Stanley discuss the upcoming football season for Arizona, Rob Gronkowski, Cam... Read more »Published: August 4, 2021 - 5:34 am - ● Chinese champions wear Mao Zedong badges on cycling podiumTOKYO—The International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday it is waiting for a formal explanation from the Chinese Olympic officials as to why two gold medalists wore badges featuring the head of the country’s former leader Mao... Read more »
- ● Austin Nola goes 4-for-5 as Padres handle Athletics, 8-1
Austin Nola went 4-for-5 and drove in two runs for the San Diego Padres in their 8-1 win over the Oakland Athletics.... Read more »Published: August 4, 2021 - 5:22 am - ● USC’s Kedon Slovis, Drake London and Clay Helton on Mike Evans comparisons and all-time Pac-12 list | Pac 12 Media Days Special
USC's Kedon SLovis, Drake London and head coach Clay Helton chat with RJ Young ahead of the 2021 season.... Read more »Published: August 4, 2021 - 5:20 am - ● Nesthy’s dad hails daughter’s rise from humble start to Olympic stageNesthy Petecio’s boxing journey is as humble as it could get, and now she also has a historic Olympic silver medal to show for it. The post Nesthy’s dad hails daughter’s rise from humble start to... Read more »
- ● Madison Bumgarner shines with four strikeouts over seven innings, Diamondbacks top Giants, 3-1
Madison Bumgarner shut down his former team, giving up just one earned run over seven innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants, 3-1.... Read more »Published: August 4, 2021 - 5:06 am - ● ‘At peace’ with effort, EJ Obiena establishes himself among PH’s greatest everTOKYO—EJ Obiena gave a lot of clarity about what happened before his final jump in the pole vault final of the Tokyo Olympics here Tuesday night, adding that although the incident would “haunt” him, he was... Read more »
- ● Elías Díaz goes 3-for-4 with a grand slam as Rockies rout Cubs, 13-6
The Colorado Rockies defeated the Chicago Cubs, 13-6, with help from Elias Diaz's grand slam in the second inning. Colorado belted two homers in tonight's victory.... Read more »Published: August 4, 2021 - 3:59 am
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