The Steve Nash era with the Brooklyn Nets did not go as hoped. Although he led the team to the playoffs in his first two seasons, he was dismissed just seven games into his third year amid trade demands from stars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. “I hadn’t planned on coaching; it was a unique…
In just over a fortnight, the Canterbury Bulldogs will kick off their 2024 campaign, aiming to secure a coveted spot in the top eight and return to the finals arena. With a completely revamped roster compared to last season, coach Cameron Ciraldo faces a challenging task in selecting the team’s attacking leaders, an area where…
The Baltimore Orioles designated veteran right-hander Craig Kimbrel for assignment on Wednesday, following one of the worst performances of the nine-time All-Star’s career, likely marking the end of his tenure with the team. In a corresponding move, the Orioles called up right-hander Bryan Baker from Triple-A Norfolk. Kimbrel, 36, gave up six earned runs in…
LSU fans are well aware that quarterbacks can greatly benefit from choosing to delay entering the NFL Draft and instead returning to college for a final season. Recent decisions of this nature have proven successful for Tigers quarterbacks, resulting in two Heisman Trophies and a national title in the last five years with Joe Burrow…
The Indianapolis Colts have shared encouraging news about Jonathan Taylor and DeForest Buckner, both of whom fully participated in Thursday’s practice, as announced on the team’s X account. With a crucial game against the Houston Texans on the horizon, Taylor and Buckner are vital assets for the team. Buckner, who suffered an ankle injury during…
The trade of veteran pitcher Alex Cobb to the Cleveland Guardians was not well-received in the San Francisco Giants clubhouse. However, the move provided the 2023 NL All-Star with an opportunity to compete in the playoffs, as the Guardians activated him ahead of the ALDS, according to a team announcement. Cobb had been a reliable…
Cincinnati Bengals‘ second-round pick from Michigan Kris Jenkins Jr. will undergo surgery to repair a thumb injury sustained during practice this week, head coach Zac Taylor confirmed on Friday. As a result, he will miss the team’s season opener against the New England Patriots. However, Taylor did not rule out the 6-foot-3, 310-pound defensive tackle…
Young Western Bulldogs forward Sam Darcy has received a two-match suspension for his late bump on Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard during Friday night’s game. The incident, classified as careless conduct with high impact and high contact, occurred early in the first term at Marvel Stadium when Darcy jumped into Maynard’s back as he took a mark…
Nikola Jokic is widely considered the best basketball player in the world right now, having secured three of the last four NBA MVP awards. Last season, he ranked 12th in the league in scoring (26.4 points per game), fourth in rebounding (12.4), and fourth in assists (9.0). His standout season was in 2021-22, where he…
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…