Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer recently observed rising senior Brayden Burries from Roosevelt High School (Calif.) impress at the NBPA Top 100 Camp in early June. Earlier this year, the 6-foot-4, 200-pound guard listed the Blue Devils among his top 10 recruiting options, and many believed that Duke was a leading contender for his…
Last Tuesday night marked the premiere of a new edition of Hard Knocks, this time featuring the New York Giants. This season is distinct as it covers the Giants throughout the offseason, focusing on roster assembly rather than the typical training camp or season footage. This perspective provides a rare glimpse into the discussions of…
It’s likely that Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations, Tim Connelly, has already revealed his strategy for the 2024 offseason. There’s no ownership pressure to stay below the luxury tax aprons. Instead, the directive from the top is to retain as much talent from the 2023-24 roster as possible. The buzz around a potential Karl-Anthony…
**ARIZONA — With ample cap space and a pressing need to improve, the Arizona Cardinals often emerge as a prime trade destination for some of the league’s brightest stars seeking a fresh start and a lucrative contract.** Despite winning only four games last season, the Cardinals seem to be on the right path under head…
The Mets have released outfielder Trayce Thompson, as per his transaction log on MLB.com. Thompson signed a minor league contract with the team this past offseason. A second-round pick in the 2009 draft, Thompson debuted in the MLB with the White Sox in 2015. He has since played for various teams, including the Dodgers, Yankees,…
The Melbourne Storm have upgraded the contract of one of their top young talents, potentially paving the way for his NRL debut this season. Keagan Russell-Smith, the leading point-scorer of the 2023 Jersey Flegg Cup, is seen as a future successor to Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes, alongside Jonah Pezet and Tyran Wishart. As the…
Sydney forward Logan McDonald has turned down interest from his home state and reigning premiers Collingwood to sign a four-year contract extension with the Swans. McDonald had long been rumored to return to Western Australia, with Fremantle holding three first-round picks for next year’s draft. However, the new four-year deal with Sydney, announced by the…