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…
The Houston Rockets are no strangers to picking near the top of the NBA Draft, having secured the second, third, and fourth picks over the past three seasons. Heading into this season’s draft lottery, it seemed this trend would end. The Rockets finished with a 41-41 record and lacked their own pick. However, they had…
The Pittsburgh Pirates concluded the rehab assignment of right-handed reliever Colin Holderman and brought him back from the 15-day injured list. During his time on the injured list, Holderman, who had lost 15 pounds due to illness during spring training, had mixed results. He allowed three runs in two-thirds of an inning in his first…
Notre Dame freshman safety Tae Johnson is set to miss a significant amount of time due to a foot injury sustained during practice, according to a university announcement. Hailing from Fort Wayne, Johnson underwent surgery last week to repair a fifth metatarsal injury, performed by Dr. Thomas Bemenderfer. Johnson, known for his versatility in high…
The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly in discussions with Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt for the vacant defensive coordinator position, as revealed by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Merritt, aged 52, has been with the Chiefs since 2019, contributing to the development of defensive backs such as Charvarius Ward, Juan Thornhill, L’Jarius Sneed,…
Luke Keary is set to sit out the Sydney Roosters’ upcoming game against South Sydney due to concerns about his health after sustaining a head injury. However, James Tedesco believes that despite his history of concussions, this latest incident isn’t as severe as previous ones. Meanwhile, Penrith Panthers have received some relief as James Fisher-Harris…
Watford are in advanced negotiations to acquire Fluminense’s 19-year-old centre-back Kayky Almeida, according to The Athletic. As they prepare for the upcoming season, the club is seeking to bolster their squad. Manager Tom Cleverley, who assumed the permanent role at Vicarage Road late last season, is focused on strengthening the team as they aim to…
Good morning, Chargers enthusiasts! For those seeking the ideal quote from the Combine, a delightful melody for the Bolt Fam, look no further: Mr. Morris, your observation is spot-on – it’s high time to enhance that QB room. The Falcons present an intriguing trade partner, constituting a slight drop in the draft order for the…
With the Houston Texans finalizing their 53-player roster for the regular season, they are now focusing on setting up their practice squad for 2024. On Thursday, the Texans added quarterback Kedon Slovis, who was previously with the Indianapolis Colts, to their practice squad. After being waived on Sunday, the former BYU standout has found a…
When the Patriots traded Pro Bowl edge rusher Matt Judon to the Falcons on Wednesday, it marked the end of a significant trade option. Brad Spielberger and Jordan Schultz confirmed that the Chicago Bears were also pursuing Judon, but New England chose not to deal him to Chicago. Given that the defensive end position is…