5 hours ago
The WNBA schedule has two games on tap tonight, but who's playing Wednesday?
Here's a look at WNBA TV schedule, results, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's appeal on her 7th technical foul of the season, and more:
Atlanta Dream at Dallas Wings, 8 p.m. ET, USA
Golden State Valkyries at Phoenix Mercury, 10 p.m. ET, USA | CNBC
Washington Mystics 92, Connecticut Sun 82; box score: Connecticut Sun at Washington Mystics
#schedule #fever #atlanta
Here's a look at WNBA TV schedule, results, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's appeal on her 7th technical foul of the season, and more:
Atlanta Dream at Dallas Wings, 8 p.m. ET, USA
Golden State Valkyries at Phoenix Mercury, 10 p.m. ET, USA | CNBC
Washington Mystics 92, Connecticut Sun 82; box score: Connecticut Sun at Washington Mystics
#schedule #fever #atlanta
1 day ago
Caitlin Clark leads 3 bold predictions for the rest of the 2026 WNBA season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The WNBA is (almost) back.
Regular-season action resumes Tuesday night following the week-long All-Star break. The second half of the season will have plenty at stake.
The Minnesota Lynx, powered by rookie All-Star Olivia Miles and the returning Napheesa Collier, are on track to have the league's best record for the second successive season. A'ja Wilson will hope to win her fifth MVP award in the coming months as the Las Vegas Aces push for a fourth WNBA ***** le in five years. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are hoping to go a step further than last year and reach the Finals, while the star-studded New York Liberty are more than capable of crashing the party if healthy.
Below are three bold predictions for the two months that remain before the playoffs begin, when records could fall and surprising truths could emerge at both ends of the standings.
#WNBA #caitlin #sporting #bold
The WNBA is (almost) back.
Regular-season action resumes Tuesday night following the week-long All-Star break. The second half of the season will have plenty at stake.
The Minnesota Lynx, powered by rookie All-Star Olivia Miles and the returning Napheesa Collier, are on track to have the league's best record for the second successive season. A'ja Wilson will hope to win her fifth MVP award in the coming months as the Las Vegas Aces push for a fourth WNBA ***** le in five years. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are hoping to go a step further than last year and reach the Finals, while the star-studded New York Liberty are more than capable of crashing the party if healthy.
Below are three bold predictions for the two months that remain before the playoffs begin, when records could fall and surprising truths could emerge at both ends of the standings.
#WNBA #caitlin #sporting #bold
1 day ago
New USL Championship side Atlético Dallas, who will join the league for 2027 season, has announced its first signing: Chicharito Hernández, the Mexican legend and former Manchester United striker.
Chicharito had said farewell to Chivas at the end of last year and had not made it clear whether he would continue playing. The chance to be a key figure in a new project in the US convinced the player to move to Dallas.
"I've been fortunate to live the dreams that every young footballer hopes to experience," Hernández said about joining the new team.
"I've worn some of the biggest shirts in the world and played in incredible stadiums in front of passionate supporters. Opportunities like this, though, are different."
Hernández has signed a two-year contract with Atlético Dallas, with an option for a third. After retiring, the Mexican will then have the possibility of joining the club's football department in another role.
#tico #championship
Chicharito had said farewell to Chivas at the end of last year and had not made it clear whether he would continue playing. The chance to be a key figure in a new project in the US convinced the player to move to Dallas.
"I've been fortunate to live the dreams that every young footballer hopes to experience," Hernández said about joining the new team.
"I've worn some of the biggest shirts in the world and played in incredible stadiums in front of passionate supporters. Opportunities like this, though, are different."
Hernández has signed a two-year contract with Atlético Dallas, with an option for a third. After retiring, the Mexican will then have the possibility of joining the club's football department in another role.
#tico #championship
2 days ago
Once upon a time (although it wasn't just once), the Braves used Carlos Carrasco in a close game. Ronald Acuña Jr. got injured in that game and ended up missing about six weeks of play. The use of Carrasco turned sinister, the Braves lost that game, and then ended up mired in a funk that lasted for a good chunk of Acuña's absence.
Tonight, Ronald Acuña Jr. made his return to the lineup. It could have been a triumphant time, building on the Braves' recent strong run of results. Instead, amid some rain and another indifferent outing from Martin Perez, the Braves opted to insert Connor Thomas, the "last guy" in their bullpen, into a tie game. It went south almost immediately, and then it kind of ran out south to go, as the Mets just pummeled Thomas into oblivion. To the Braves' credit, they let Thomas wear it and didn't use another pitcher, avoiding a double-down mistake of using Thomas to save the rest of the bullpen but then not actually saving the rest of the bullpen. (Jorge Mateo got the last out in lieu of Thomas, after the score had ballooned to 14-3 in favor of the Mets.)
Before all that, though, the game was pretty cool. In his first major league PA in a while, Acuña fell behind 0-2 against Zac Thornton, battled back to 3-2, and then teed off on a pitch down the middle, knocking it 108 mph to center for a solid single. Drake Baldwin followed followed with a hard liner single of his own, and the Braves seemed to be in business. Unfortunately, Matt Olson hit into a double play, but Ozzie Albies, as part of a measure of personal revenge for possibly a career-worst game on Sunday, legged out an infield hit to plate his buddy for the first run of the game.
Martin Perez did not have a shutdown first inning. A hard-hit grounder went for a leadoff hit, and then Francisco Lindor got his arms extended on a cutter on the edge away and nearly hit it out of the park. The play ended up being kind of weird, as it looked like it was just going to be a double, but the ball bounced far enough off the wall that Lindor ended up getting an RBI triple. But, Perez pachinko also cuts the other way, as a grounder to third, a strikeout, and flyout to center kept the game tied at one run apiece.
Nothing much happened in the second or the top of the third. In the bottom half of the inning, after a leadoff single, Lindor again took a Perez pitch on the outer edge, this time a changeup, and pulled it into left for a two-run homer. Perez was hitting his spots, but it didn't matter. That score didn't last long: after Olson drew a leadoff walk in the fourth, Albies victimized Thornton by crushing an elevated fastball for a definitive non-cheapie homer. Michael Harris II singled and it looked like the Braves might've solved Thornton, but that didn't end up being the case, as Mauricio Dubon popped out and Austin Riley hit into a double play.
#thomas #play #double #lindor
Tonight, Ronald Acuña Jr. made his return to the lineup. It could have been a triumphant time, building on the Braves' recent strong run of results. Instead, amid some rain and another indifferent outing from Martin Perez, the Braves opted to insert Connor Thomas, the "last guy" in their bullpen, into a tie game. It went south almost immediately, and then it kind of ran out south to go, as the Mets just pummeled Thomas into oblivion. To the Braves' credit, they let Thomas wear it and didn't use another pitcher, avoiding a double-down mistake of using Thomas to save the rest of the bullpen but then not actually saving the rest of the bullpen. (Jorge Mateo got the last out in lieu of Thomas, after the score had ballooned to 14-3 in favor of the Mets.)
Before all that, though, the game was pretty cool. In his first major league PA in a while, Acuña fell behind 0-2 against Zac Thornton, battled back to 3-2, and then teed off on a pitch down the middle, knocking it 108 mph to center for a solid single. Drake Baldwin followed followed with a hard liner single of his own, and the Braves seemed to be in business. Unfortunately, Matt Olson hit into a double play, but Ozzie Albies, as part of a measure of personal revenge for possibly a career-worst game on Sunday, legged out an infield hit to plate his buddy for the first run of the game.
Martin Perez did not have a shutdown first inning. A hard-hit grounder went for a leadoff hit, and then Francisco Lindor got his arms extended on a cutter on the edge away and nearly hit it out of the park. The play ended up being kind of weird, as it looked like it was just going to be a double, but the ball bounced far enough off the wall that Lindor ended up getting an RBI triple. But, Perez pachinko also cuts the other way, as a grounder to third, a strikeout, and flyout to center kept the game tied at one run apiece.
Nothing much happened in the second or the top of the third. In the bottom half of the inning, after a leadoff single, Lindor again took a Perez pitch on the outer edge, this time a changeup, and pulled it into left for a two-run homer. Perez was hitting his spots, but it didn't matter. That score didn't last long: after Olson drew a leadoff walk in the fourth, Albies victimized Thornton by crushing an elevated fastball for a definitive non-cheapie homer. Michael Harris II singled and it looked like the Braves might've solved Thornton, but that didn't end up being the case, as Mauricio Dubon popped out and Austin Riley hit into a double play.
#thomas #play #double #lindor
4 days ago
Aston Villa are facing a serious battle in the race to sign AC Milan winger Rafael Leao.
According to Italian newspaper Gazzetta, Turkish giants Fenerbahce have leapfrogged Villa and are now considered frontrunners to sign Leao after tabling a significant bid.
Villa are on the market for a winger to replace Morgan Rogers, who recently completed a British record £117 million move to Chelsea, and Leao is one of several names under consideration.
The Portuguese international is expected to leave Milan this summer, but Villa aren't the only club keeping tabs on his situation.
Their reluctance to act on their interest could now come back to bite them, with Fenerbahce seriously pushing to beat Villa to the signing of the Portuguese winger.
#fenerbahce #portuguese #rafael #according
According to Italian newspaper Gazzetta, Turkish giants Fenerbahce have leapfrogged Villa and are now considered frontrunners to sign Leao after tabling a significant bid.
Villa are on the market for a winger to replace Morgan Rogers, who recently completed a British record £117 million move to Chelsea, and Leao is one of several names under consideration.
The Portuguese international is expected to leave Milan this summer, but Villa aren't the only club keeping tabs on his situation.
Their reluctance to act on their interest could now come back to bite them, with Fenerbahce seriously pushing to beat Villa to the signing of the Portuguese winger.
#fenerbahce #portuguese #rafael #according
5 days ago
Hull City are in active discussions over a move for Toni Fruk, with the newly promoted Premier League club exploring the conditions of a possible deal for the Rijeka attacking midfielder. As first reported by TeamTalk, the Tigers remain firmly in the picture, though the situation appears more open and competitive than some early noise suggested.
Fruk, 25, has emerged as a serious target as Hull look to strengthen their creative options ahead of a demanding return to the top flight. The Croatia star has built a strong reputation with Rijeka for his vision, invention and attacking output, and he fits the profile of player Hull are seeking as they prepare for the Premier League.
There is clear interest, but sources close to the situation are urging caution. As one Rijeka insider put it, "A deal is not as close as people are making out," which underlines the reality that talks remain at an early stage. Hull are not alone either. Serious interest has also been registered by "two other Premier League clubs, alongside Dutch giants Ajax", with all four teams making contact in recent days.
Photo: IMAGO
That level of competition matters. It pushes up the difficulty of any negotiations and increases the need for Hull to move decisively if they want to land their man. Rijeka are expected to stand firm on valuation, with the Croatian club seeking a fee in the region of £8-10 million for one of their most important players, despite Fruk entering the final year of his contract.
#hull #fruk #premier #serious
Fruk, 25, has emerged as a serious target as Hull look to strengthen their creative options ahead of a demanding return to the top flight. The Croatia star has built a strong reputation with Rijeka for his vision, invention and attacking output, and he fits the profile of player Hull are seeking as they prepare for the Premier League.
There is clear interest, but sources close to the situation are urging caution. As one Rijeka insider put it, "A deal is not as close as people are making out," which underlines the reality that talks remain at an early stage. Hull are not alone either. Serious interest has also been registered by "two other Premier League clubs, alongside Dutch giants Ajax", with all four teams making contact in recent days.
Photo: IMAGO
That level of competition matters. It pushes up the difficulty of any negotiations and increases the need for Hull to move decisively if they want to land their man. Rijeka are expected to stand firm on valuation, with the Croatian club seeking a fee in the region of £8-10 million for one of their most important players, despite Fruk entering the final year of his contract.
#hull #fruk #premier #serious
5 days ago
Bryson DeChambeau has said he is “moving past” the controversial two-shot penalty that hampered his bid for The Open at Royal Birkdale.
DeChambeau was docked two shots after his second round in Southport having been deemed by officials to have improved the area of his backswing by standing on and flattening grass as he played a shot out of the rough on the fifth hole.
The 32-year-old has since been accused of attempting to involve Donald Trump in the rules dispute, and eventually faded from contention to finish in a tie for 14th at the year’s final men’s major.
DeChambeau had missed the cut in the first three majors of the year and was left to rue what might have been having originally been just one shot off the halfway lead of Lucas Herbert before the penalty.
But while still believing he was in the right, and should not have been penalised, an honest DeChambeau admitted that he was able to move on from the incident.
#year #birkdale
DeChambeau was docked two shots after his second round in Southport having been deemed by officials to have improved the area of his backswing by standing on and flattening grass as he played a shot out of the rough on the fifth hole.
The 32-year-old has since been accused of attempting to involve Donald Trump in the rules dispute, and eventually faded from contention to finish in a tie for 14th at the year’s final men’s major.
DeChambeau had missed the cut in the first three majors of the year and was left to rue what might have been having originally been just one shot off the halfway lead of Lucas Herbert before the penalty.
But while still believing he was in the right, and should not have been penalised, an honest DeChambeau admitted that he was able to move on from the incident.
#year #birkdale
6 days ago
How long does it take for pre-season optimism to disappear? For Hibernian, one game.
As head coach David Gray and captain Martin Boyle tried to make sense of their shocking defeat by Kosovan side FC Malisheva in the bowels of the Stadium Fadil Vokrri, Hibs fans were gathered outside.
You could hear the shouts of anger and demands for an apology from the irate travelling supporters as the rest of the squad headed for the team bus.
"You know what we put in for this club," shouted one furious fan.
Gray was clear that such anger was justified and that there was "no excuse" for an abject showing.
#hibernian #boyle #kosovan #malisheva
As head coach David Gray and captain Martin Boyle tried to make sense of their shocking defeat by Kosovan side FC Malisheva in the bowels of the Stadium Fadil Vokrri, Hibs fans were gathered outside.
You could hear the shouts of anger and demands for an apology from the irate travelling supporters as the rest of the squad headed for the team bus.
"You know what we put in for this club," shouted one furious fan.
Gray was clear that such anger was justified and that there was "no excuse" for an abject showing.
#hibernian #boyle #kosovan #malisheva
6 days ago
When the Youth Olympics begin in Senegal in 100 days' time, it will mark a first on African soil.
For all the global icons and champions the continent has provided across events such as athletics, football and boxing, it has never hosted an Olympic competition.
Dakar 2026, which gets under way on 31 October, is set to change that.
"It is monumental," International Olympic Committee (IOC) official Christophe Dubi told BBC Sport Africa.
"Africa has hosted many international competitions, but this is the first time we have anything labelled with the Olympic rings.
#africa #Youth
For all the global icons and champions the continent has provided across events such as athletics, football and boxing, it has never hosted an Olympic competition.
Dakar 2026, which gets under way on 31 October, is set to change that.
"It is monumental," International Olympic Committee (IOC) official Christophe Dubi told BBC Sport Africa.
"Africa has hosted many international competitions, but this is the first time we have anything labelled with the Olympic rings.
#africa #Youth
7 days ago
WORCESTER — The Chicken Farmer has made his way to the Canal District.
On Tuesday, the Boston Red Sox promoted pitcher Blake Wehunt to Triple-A Worcester.
The 25-year-old righty, who was given the nickname of the "Chicken Farmer" since his family owns a chicken farm in Georgia, made his Triple-A debut a day later when the WooSox played the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in Game 1 of a doubleheader at Polar Park.
"It's kind of a cool perspective to be here," Wehunt told the T&G. The right-hander, with a slight southern drawl, was originally scheduled to pitch Tuesday before the WooSox game was postponed due to rain.
"Obviously, I'm grateful for the chance to be here and just ready to get to work."
#chicken #worcester #made #here
On Tuesday, the Boston Red Sox promoted pitcher Blake Wehunt to Triple-A Worcester.
The 25-year-old righty, who was given the nickname of the "Chicken Farmer" since his family owns a chicken farm in Georgia, made his Triple-A debut a day later when the WooSox played the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in Game 1 of a doubleheader at Polar Park.
"It's kind of a cool perspective to be here," Wehunt told the T&G. The right-hander, with a slight southern drawl, was originally scheduled to pitch Tuesday before the WooSox game was postponed due to rain.
"Obviously, I'm grateful for the chance to be here and just ready to get to work."
#chicken #worcester #made #here
7 days ago
Every NFL season produces its share of breakout players. The difficult part isn't reaching that level once. It's staying there. Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun has officially moved beyond that conversation. Often, success is a matter of luck or even coincidence. Coaching still matters, and once Baun left the New Orleans Saints and aligned himself with Vic Fangio, everything changed.
Since joining the Eagles, Baun has gone from special teamer to a Super Bowl champion. He's a two-time Pro Bowler, a 2024 First-team All-Pro, and a Butkus Award winner.
After another outstanding campaign last season, Baun continues earning recognition from around the league. That reinforces what Eagles fans have watched unfold since his arrival. His emergence wasn't lightning in a bottle. It was the beginning of one of football's most remarkable career transformations.
Defensive coordinators spend an entire offseason studying tendencies. Opposing offenses adjust. Expectations change. Players who come out of nowhere one year often find themselves fighting to prove the following season wasn't a one-hit wonder.
Baun's league-wide approval seems unanimous. He can play at the line of scrimmage, blitz, or play coverage. That versatility has become one of the defining characteristics of his game.
#Eagles #often
Since joining the Eagles, Baun has gone from special teamer to a Super Bowl champion. He's a two-time Pro Bowler, a 2024 First-team All-Pro, and a Butkus Award winner.
After another outstanding campaign last season, Baun continues earning recognition from around the league. That reinforces what Eagles fans have watched unfold since his arrival. His emergence wasn't lightning in a bottle. It was the beginning of one of football's most remarkable career transformations.
Defensive coordinators spend an entire offseason studying tendencies. Opposing offenses adjust. Expectations change. Players who come out of nowhere one year often find themselves fighting to prove the following season wasn't a one-hit wonder.
Baun's league-wide approval seems unanimous. He can play at the line of scrimmage, blitz, or play coverage. That versatility has become one of the defining characteristics of his game.
#Eagles #often
7 days ago
Barcelona are beginning to accelerate several important squad decisions as preparations for the new season gather pace, and one of the club’s brightest academy prospects could soon be at the centre of those plans.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now behind them, the Blaugrana have turned their full attention back to club football.
While much of the focus remains on first-team arrivals and departures, Barcelona are also ***** sing the development of some of La Masia’s most promising youngsters.
According to SPORT, left-back Jofre Torrents is among the players whose future is currently under review.
Although the teenager is highly regarded within the club, Barcelona are considering whether a loan move would provide the best platform for his continued development.
#Barcelona #blaugrana
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now behind them, the Blaugrana have turned their full attention back to club football.
While much of the focus remains on first-team arrivals and departures, Barcelona are also ***** sing the development of some of La Masia’s most promising youngsters.
According to SPORT, left-back Jofre Torrents is among the players whose future is currently under review.
Although the teenager is highly regarded within the club, Barcelona are considering whether a loan move would provide the best platform for his continued development.
#Barcelona #blaugrana
8 days ago
Over the past two seasons, Florida State has drastically failed to meet expectations. With only seven wins over that span and no bowl appearances, the future of the program is what many are worried about, and rightfully so.
At the forefront of criticism, as expected, is head coach Mike Norvell. This is the most important season of his tenure in Tallahassee, and there must be better results this year if he wants to remain the coach. That's a lot of pressure, but Norvell's players are ready to take on the challenge for him.
Transfer quarterback Ashton Daniels, who will be the starter in 2026, spoke about Norvell and his belief in what he wants to do. According to him, the team is focused on playing their hearts out for him at all costs.
"There's not a single person on the team that sits here and thinks about, 'Oh well, if we lose, he's going to get fired'. No, we we don't think about that because we know that that we're going to go out there and do everything for that man this year, everything." Daniels told Noles247.
Cornerback Ja'Bril Rawls had an opportunity to enter the transfer portal, and he initially made plans to do just that. However, he came back for his redshirt junior campaign, and he's looking to be a starter for the second consecutive season after his breakout performance in 2025.
#norvell #year #wants
At the forefront of criticism, as expected, is head coach Mike Norvell. This is the most important season of his tenure in Tallahassee, and there must be better results this year if he wants to remain the coach. That's a lot of pressure, but Norvell's players are ready to take on the challenge for him.
Transfer quarterback Ashton Daniels, who will be the starter in 2026, spoke about Norvell and his belief in what he wants to do. According to him, the team is focused on playing their hearts out for him at all costs.
"There's not a single person on the team that sits here and thinks about, 'Oh well, if we lose, he's going to get fired'. No, we we don't think about that because we know that that we're going to go out there and do everything for that man this year, everything." Daniels told Noles247.
Cornerback Ja'Bril Rawls had an opportunity to enter the transfer portal, and he initially made plans to do just that. However, he came back for his redshirt junior campaign, and he's looking to be a starter for the second consecutive season after his breakout performance in 2025.
#norvell #year #wants
14 days ago
Ryan Garcia is set to face one of British boxing's biggest stars.
Garcia will defend his WBC welterweight **** le against Conor Benn, son of International Boxing Hall of Famer Nigel Benn, on Sept. 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight will air on Paramount+ and DAZN.
It will be Garcia's first defense of his 147-pound belt, which he claimed with a win over Mario Barrios in February.
The bout had long been rumored for this fall, with Garcia (25-2, 20 KOs) previously confirming his plans to face Benn during a May appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
More: Floyd Mayweather's June exhibition fight called off amid legal trouble
Garcia will defend his WBC welterweight **** le against Conor Benn, son of International Boxing Hall of Famer Nigel Benn, on Sept. 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight will air on Paramount+ and DAZN.
It will be Garcia's first defense of his 147-pound belt, which he claimed with a win over Mario Barrios in February.
The bout had long been rumored for this fall, with Garcia (25-2, 20 KOs) previously confirming his plans to face Benn during a May appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
More: Floyd Mayweather's June exhibition fight called off amid legal trouble
14 days ago
Bournemouth are closing in on the signing of Antonio Silva from Benfica.
Marco Rose's side are nearing an agreement with Benfica for the defender, with personal terms already agreed with Silva.
The Portugal international has 12 months to run on his deal in Lisbon and a refusal to extend his contract has persuaded Benfica to cash in. According to various sources, Bournemouth are close to a full agreement to sign Silva for a fee of around £21.3m.
The 22-year-old has made 181 appearances for Benfica since progressing from the club's youth ranks and was named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Season during a breakout 2022/23 campaign, as Benfica won the ****** le.
He made his international debut for Portugal in 2022 and has won 20 senior caps, winning the UEFA Nations League in 2025. However, he was not part of the squad for this summer'sWorld Cup in North America.
Marco Rose's side are nearing an agreement with Benfica for the defender, with personal terms already agreed with Silva.
The Portugal international has 12 months to run on his deal in Lisbon and a refusal to extend his contract has persuaded Benfica to cash in. According to various sources, Bournemouth are close to a full agreement to sign Silva for a fee of around £21.3m.
The 22-year-old has made 181 appearances for Benfica since progressing from the club's youth ranks and was named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Season during a breakout 2022/23 campaign, as Benfica won the ****** le.
He made his international debut for Portugal in 2022 and has won 20 senior caps, winning the UEFA Nations League in 2025. However, he was not part of the squad for this summer'sWorld Cup in North America.
15 days ago
Gonzaga Bulldogs coach Mark Few will be one of the three ******* istants on Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s Team USA staff ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, per a report for ESPN’s Shams Charania.
The other two are Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault and Detroit Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff. Spoelstra and Few won the gold medal as ******* istants together under Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
The first step to qualifying for the upcoming Olympics comes at the 2027 FIBA World Cup. Few will head off to Doha, Qatar, from August 27 to September 12, 2027.
This could also potentially mean that the member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 is locked in for at least the next two seasons as the leader of the Zags.
Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area… Follow him on X a_cravalho
The other two are Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault and Detroit Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff. Spoelstra and Few won the gold medal as ******* istants together under Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
The first step to qualifying for the upcoming Olympics comes at the 2027 FIBA World Cup. Few will head off to Doha, Qatar, from August 27 to September 12, 2027.
This could also potentially mean that the member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 is locked in for at least the next two seasons as the leader of the Zags.
Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area… Follow him on X a_cravalho
15 days ago
The Los Angeles Rams had so much success with 12 and 13 personnel in 2025 that in many ways Sean McVay once again revolutionized the NFL and set trends for the following season. That was good for last season, but could it really work for McVay’s Rams next season, now that the league knows what to expect from L.A. when they put two or three tight ends onto the field in 2026?
What’s McVay’s next trend, not his last trend?
Warren Sharp of Sharp Football **** ysis did an interview with Awful Announcing on Tuesday and was asked, “If the Rams don’t reach the Super Bowl, what went wrong?” His answer does bring up an important point of remembering that McVay needs to do what’s unexpected again, not what’s expected.
Sharp thinks the biggest thing that could hold the Rams back is not being able to just replay what worked last season:
Warren Sharp: “They entered last season using more two-tight-end sets. When they suffered some injuries at the receiver position, they started using even more three-tight-end sets. Now the rest of the league knows what’s coming to a degree. The rest of the league knows that Sean McVay has made a pivot from the highest rate of 11 personnel to the highest rate of three-tight-end sets. That is kind of a card he’s already played. He’s not going to be able to play again this year. So all the other teams, like your Seattle Seahawks, from teams that he’s going to play on the schedule outside his division, know what’s coming. So that’s mainly the prime thing. Defensively, they added people in the secondary. They obviously added Myles Garrett. It’s hard to replicate what he did last season.”
What’s McVay’s next trend, not his last trend?
Warren Sharp of Sharp Football **** ysis did an interview with Awful Announcing on Tuesday and was asked, “If the Rams don’t reach the Super Bowl, what went wrong?” His answer does bring up an important point of remembering that McVay needs to do what’s unexpected again, not what’s expected.
Sharp thinks the biggest thing that could hold the Rams back is not being able to just replay what worked last season:
Warren Sharp: “They entered last season using more two-tight-end sets. When they suffered some injuries at the receiver position, they started using even more three-tight-end sets. Now the rest of the league knows what’s coming to a degree. The rest of the league knows that Sean McVay has made a pivot from the highest rate of 11 personnel to the highest rate of three-tight-end sets. That is kind of a card he’s already played. He’s not going to be able to play again this year. So all the other teams, like your Seattle Seahawks, from teams that he’s going to play on the schedule outside his division, know what’s coming. So that’s mainly the prime thing. Defensively, they added people in the secondary. They obviously added Myles Garrett. It’s hard to replicate what he did last season.”
15 days ago
Mike Boynton Jr. is set to lose his first player since being named head coach, as Michigan point guard L.J. Cason intends on entering the transfer portal upon its opening for every player on the Wolverines’ roster.
Cason came to Michigan as a lowly regarded three-star prospect out of Lakeland, Florida. Former head coach Dusty May landed his commitment at Florida Atlantic prior to him leaving for the Michigan job, so Cason followed him to Ann Arbor. He contributed right away as a true freshman, playing in all 30 games coming off the bench for the Wolverines. Cason averaged 4.3 points, 1.4 rebounds, one ***** ist in 11.8 minutes per game.
He took a major step forward as a sophomore in the national championship-winning 2025-26 season, playing in 28 games (off the bench once again) and averaging 8.4 points, 2.4 ***** ists and 1.9 rebounds in 18.6 minutes per game. Cason was on a midseason heater — including putting up a career-high 18 points at Northwestern on Feb. 11 — prior to his season-ending torn ACL injury that he suffered in the Big Ten regular-season championship-clinching win at Illinois on Feb. 27.
Cason may have only played in seven more minutes per game between his freshman and sophomore years, but his shooting percentage significantly improved. This past season, Cason shot 50.3 percent from the field (81-for-161) and 40.2 percent from beyond the arc (33-for-82), more than doubling his three-point total as a freshman.
Prior to May leaving for the Dallas Mavericks, there was a plan in place for Cason to redshirt during the 2026-27 season. However, the 5-in-5 rule that passed by the NCAA earlier this summer enabled him to possibly be able to return for the upcoming season. This rule gives college athletes five years to compete from the time they turn 19 years old or graduate from high school, whichever happens first. This is set to end redshirting altogether and, in turn, let Cason return from injury sooner than once expected.
Cason came to Michigan as a lowly regarded three-star prospect out of Lakeland, Florida. Former head coach Dusty May landed his commitment at Florida Atlantic prior to him leaving for the Michigan job, so Cason followed him to Ann Arbor. He contributed right away as a true freshman, playing in all 30 games coming off the bench for the Wolverines. Cason averaged 4.3 points, 1.4 rebounds, one ***** ist in 11.8 minutes per game.
He took a major step forward as a sophomore in the national championship-winning 2025-26 season, playing in 28 games (off the bench once again) and averaging 8.4 points, 2.4 ***** ists and 1.9 rebounds in 18.6 minutes per game. Cason was on a midseason heater — including putting up a career-high 18 points at Northwestern on Feb. 11 — prior to his season-ending torn ACL injury that he suffered in the Big Ten regular-season championship-clinching win at Illinois on Feb. 27.
Cason may have only played in seven more minutes per game between his freshman and sophomore years, but his shooting percentage significantly improved. This past season, Cason shot 50.3 percent from the field (81-for-161) and 40.2 percent from beyond the arc (33-for-82), more than doubling his three-point total as a freshman.
Prior to May leaving for the Dallas Mavericks, there was a plan in place for Cason to redshirt during the 2026-27 season. However, the 5-in-5 rule that passed by the NCAA earlier this summer enabled him to possibly be able to return for the upcoming season. This rule gives college athletes five years to compete from the time they turn 19 years old or graduate from high school, whichever happens first. This is set to end redshirting altogether and, in turn, let Cason return from injury sooner than once expected.
16 days ago
Baseball's soundtrack of summer has always depended on the voices in the booth as much as the players on the field. The right call can turn a routine summer night into a memory that lives in a fan base forever.
As the 2026 MLB season reaches the unofficial halfway mark with this week's All-Star Game and turns toward the stretch run, it's a good time to reflect on the game's most memorable voices.
MORE: Ranking the 13 most memorable moments in MLB All-Star Game history
This list of the 15 best baseball announcers of all time leans on impact, longevity, big moments and, just as important, how they sounded sitting in the car or on the couch in July when nothing much was happening.
These are the voices that defined how the sport sounds.
As the 2026 MLB season reaches the unofficial halfway mark with this week's All-Star Game and turns toward the stretch run, it's a good time to reflect on the game's most memorable voices.
MORE: Ranking the 13 most memorable moments in MLB All-Star Game history
This list of the 15 best baseball announcers of all time leans on impact, longevity, big moments and, just as important, how they sounded sitting in the car or on the couch in July when nothing much was happening.
These are the voices that defined how the sport sounds.
16 days ago
A 39-year old chasing one last World Cup trophy. A 27-year-old trying to take the crown off him. A 23-year-old dragging England toward history and an 18-year old who bends entire defenses without touching the ball. The World Cup semifinals have gathered the four best teams in the FIFA rankings for the first time ever, and more to the point for this exercise, they're matching the best players in the sport against each other.
France plays Spain on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas. England meets defending champion Argentina on Wednesday in Atlanta. The winners meet Sunday, Jul 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Here's the 10 best players still standing:
Eight goals in six matches, including a hat trick against Algeria that tied the World Cup's all-time scoring record and a goal against Austria that broke it. At one point he had scored in nine consecutive World Cup matches, a streak ****** ody in the tournament's history has touched. The legs might be 39 years old, but the left foot is timeless.
Also eight goals, plus three ****** ists, and the betting favorite for both the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball. His goals against Senegal and Morocco both belong in the goal-of-the-tournament conversation. France has outscored opponents 16-2, and he is the biggest reason why.
France plays Spain on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas. England meets defending champion Argentina on Wednesday in Atlanta. The winners meet Sunday, Jul 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Here's the 10 best players still standing:
Eight goals in six matches, including a hat trick against Algeria that tied the World Cup's all-time scoring record and a goal against Austria that broke it. At one point he had scored in nine consecutive World Cup matches, a streak ****** ody in the tournament's history has touched. The legs might be 39 years old, but the left foot is timeless.
Also eight goals, plus three ****** ists, and the betting favorite for both the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball. His goals against Senegal and Morocco both belong in the goal-of-the-tournament conversation. France has outscored opponents 16-2, and he is the biggest reason why.
17 days ago
LAS VEGAS – Max Holloway has no problem waiting.
After a bizarre and unfortunate ending to his rematch with Conor McGregor, Holloway (27-9 MMA, 23-9 UFC) is now looking to do the trilogy – even if that means sitting out for several months. Holloway fought McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) this past Saturday in the main event of UFC 329 (Paramount+) at T-Mobile Arena. The fight lasted only 69 seconds, as McGregor injured his knee on the first strike of the fight.
With the score now being technically 1-1, Holloway wants a tiebreaker.
"He was talking about this 170 domain," Holloway said at the UFC 329 post-fight press conference. "I put this 170 work. We worked our **** here, especially after turning around so fast in that March fight, and to come back. I want to feel that domain he's talking about, that 170-pound Conor that he's talking about. This different world. That's what I want. I want to see what his injury is. As for me, I'm down to come back in 2027. With that March fight and then this fight – I know I came out unscathed – I owe my family some time: My wife and my son. That's my focus. You're going to see 'Blessed' return in 2027."
McGregor rushed across the cage to throw a jumping kick in the opening moment of the fight. He landed awkwardly, appearing to have twisted his knee. He immediately grimaced in pain, but he tried to keep fighting. He stood up and fell on the ground twice before the referee Mike Beltran stepped in to stop the fight. Some have publicly questioned if McGregor entered the fight injured. The Irishman has denied having any pre-fight injury, but Holloway isn't so sure.
After a bizarre and unfortunate ending to his rematch with Conor McGregor, Holloway (27-9 MMA, 23-9 UFC) is now looking to do the trilogy – even if that means sitting out for several months. Holloway fought McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) this past Saturday in the main event of UFC 329 (Paramount+) at T-Mobile Arena. The fight lasted only 69 seconds, as McGregor injured his knee on the first strike of the fight.
With the score now being technically 1-1, Holloway wants a tiebreaker.
"He was talking about this 170 domain," Holloway said at the UFC 329 post-fight press conference. "I put this 170 work. We worked our **** here, especially after turning around so fast in that March fight, and to come back. I want to feel that domain he's talking about, that 170-pound Conor that he's talking about. This different world. That's what I want. I want to see what his injury is. As for me, I'm down to come back in 2027. With that March fight and then this fight – I know I came out unscathed – I owe my family some time: My wife and my son. That's my focus. You're going to see 'Blessed' return in 2027."
McGregor rushed across the cage to throw a jumping kick in the opening moment of the fight. He landed awkwardly, appearing to have twisted his knee. He immediately grimaced in pain, but he tried to keep fighting. He stood up and fell on the ground twice before the referee Mike Beltran stepped in to stop the fight. Some have publicly questioned if McGregor entered the fight injured. The Irishman has denied having any pre-fight injury, but Holloway isn't so sure.
18 days ago
Norway boss Stale Solbakken believes the overhead wires deserve an ******* ist for England’s equaliser as the ball dropped down “straight from heaven” despite FIFA’s ball sensor showing no contact.
Jude Bellingham’s brace secured a 2-1 quarter-final victory that went to extra-time in hot and humid Miami, where Andreas Schjelderup’s cross-shot had given the Scandinavians the lead.
Bellingham cancelled out the opener with a smart finish in first-half stoppage-time, with England breaking quickly after Orjan Nyland’s goal kick was cut out.
The ball appeared to hit one of the overhead TV cables, but FIFA says the chip in the ball did not record anything.
A statement from the governing body read: “Before England’s goal in minute 45+2 against Norway, the sensor in the connected ball showed no peak in the ‘heartbeat of the ball’ when in the air, and therefore no evidence that the ball touched the overhead wire and changed the movement of the ball.”
Jude Bellingham’s brace secured a 2-1 quarter-final victory that went to extra-time in hot and humid Miami, where Andreas Schjelderup’s cross-shot had given the Scandinavians the lead.
Bellingham cancelled out the opener with a smart finish in first-half stoppage-time, with England breaking quickly after Orjan Nyland’s goal kick was cut out.
The ball appeared to hit one of the overhead TV cables, but FIFA says the chip in the ball did not record anything.
A statement from the governing body read: “Before England’s goal in minute 45+2 against Norway, the sensor in the connected ball showed no peak in the ‘heartbeat of the ball’ when in the air, and therefore no evidence that the ball touched the overhead wire and changed the movement of the ball.”
18 days ago
Pirates MLB Draft Picks 2026: Full List of Selections From Rounds 1-4 originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
This weekend, the Pirates will welcome a talented group of players to their prospect pool during the 2026 MLB Draft.
Pittsburgh enters the event aiming to replicate a stellar multi-year run of amateur scouting, headlined by Paul Skenes (2023), Konnor Griffin (2024) and Seth Hernandez (2025).
Armed with multiple selections on Day 1, including the No. 5 overall pick, Pittsburgh's scouting department can add to an elite farm system.
Follow along right here for the complete list of Pirates selections from Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft.
This weekend, the Pirates will welcome a talented group of players to their prospect pool during the 2026 MLB Draft.
Pittsburgh enters the event aiming to replicate a stellar multi-year run of amateur scouting, headlined by Paul Skenes (2023), Konnor Griffin (2024) and Seth Hernandez (2025).
Armed with multiple selections on Day 1, including the No. 5 overall pick, Pittsburgh's scouting department can add to an elite farm system.
Follow along right here for the complete list of Pirates selections from Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft.
18 days ago
Sailors will make their way from Chicago to Mackinac Island on Saturday morning.
The racing division of the Race to Mackinac takes off from Monroe Harbor. The first sailors are set to begin their journey at 9 a.m.
The race, spanning over 300 miles into Michigan, brings sailors from all over the world to compete. The event is considered the longest annual freshwater sailing race in the world.
The Race to Mackinac is now on its 117th year and is the Chicago Yacht Club's signature sailing event. This year, there are 2,000 sailors competing on 252 boats total.
The race's unpredictable weather and shifting winds on Lake Michigan serve as a challenge for sailors. The event goes on, rain or shine.
The racing division of the Race to Mackinac takes off from Monroe Harbor. The first sailors are set to begin their journey at 9 a.m.
The race, spanning over 300 miles into Michigan, brings sailors from all over the world to compete. The event is considered the longest annual freshwater sailing race in the world.
The Race to Mackinac is now on its 117th year and is the Chicago Yacht Club's signature sailing event. This year, there are 2,000 sailors competing on 252 boats total.
The race's unpredictable weather and shifting winds on Lake Michigan serve as a challenge for sailors. The event goes on, rain or shine.
19 days ago
No wonder Spain boss Luis de la Fuente can't resist keeping Mikel Merino on the bench. It's now two World Cup knockout games deadlocked, two World Cup knockout games won by the left boot of the ****** nal midfielder. On Monday, it was against Portugal in Dallas; here in the Californian sunshine, he was quickest following in, anticipating an error from the Belgian goalkeeper. Slamming the ball into the roof of the net two minutes from time, he sends his country into a tantalising semi-final showdown with fellow European heavyweights France on Tuesday.
Only, it wasn't meant to be this way for this valiant Belgian team. The cruel turn of the tide came 20 minutes from the end when Thibaut Courtois, one of the world's greatest goalkeepers, trudged off inconsolable after sustaining a thigh injury. A very capable No 2 in Man Utd's Senne Lammens took his place but it was his error, his inability to hold on to Pau Cubarsi's long-range effort, his incomprehensible spill of the football into Merino's path, which will be the lasting image of their World Cup campaign.
And so European champions Spain march on. It was far from convincing and Belgium will rue a few half-decent openings in the second-half. But nearly 16 years to the day since the 2010 generation prevailed on the world stage in South Africa, this 2026 squad took another step closer to their nation's second triumph. It will now be Kylian Mbappe and the irresistible French attack in four days' time in the air-conditioned Dallas Stadium. Some match, that.
Spain's incredible run now stands at 36 consecutive matches unbeaten in competitive encounters. While their clean-sheet record, standing at 650 World Cup minutes without conceding, came a cropper here, the underlying goal of the summer did not sway off course. And as they took the applause of the 70,000-strong crowd in Los Angeles, dominated by Spain supporters, they will be satisfied with their progression, even if their status was precarious for a period here.
These two had not played for a decade, while Spain were unbeaten in 11 games against their European opponents, dating back to a World Cup quarter-final shootout defeat 40 years ago in Puebla City, Mexico. In similarly sweltering conditions in Inglewood, with this match kicking off at midday, could an underdog story repeat itself here?
Only, it wasn't meant to be this way for this valiant Belgian team. The cruel turn of the tide came 20 minutes from the end when Thibaut Courtois, one of the world's greatest goalkeepers, trudged off inconsolable after sustaining a thigh injury. A very capable No 2 in Man Utd's Senne Lammens took his place but it was his error, his inability to hold on to Pau Cubarsi's long-range effort, his incomprehensible spill of the football into Merino's path, which will be the lasting image of their World Cup campaign.
And so European champions Spain march on. It was far from convincing and Belgium will rue a few half-decent openings in the second-half. But nearly 16 years to the day since the 2010 generation prevailed on the world stage in South Africa, this 2026 squad took another step closer to their nation's second triumph. It will now be Kylian Mbappe and the irresistible French attack in four days' time in the air-conditioned Dallas Stadium. Some match, that.
Spain's incredible run now stands at 36 consecutive matches unbeaten in competitive encounters. While their clean-sheet record, standing at 650 World Cup minutes without conceding, came a cropper here, the underlying goal of the summer did not sway off course. And as they took the applause of the 70,000-strong crowd in Los Angeles, dominated by Spain supporters, they will be satisfied with their progression, even if their status was precarious for a period here.
These two had not played for a decade, while Spain were unbeaten in 11 games against their European opponents, dating back to a World Cup quarter-final shootout defeat 40 years ago in Puebla City, Mexico. In similarly sweltering conditions in Inglewood, with this match kicking off at midday, could an underdog story repeat itself here?
19 days ago
The Monon Bell Classic, one of the oldest rivalries in college football played between Wabash and DePauw since 1890, will be take place at a neutral site for the first time since 1922 — at Ball State's Scheumann Stadium in Muncie.
The move comes as the football stadium at DePauw, where the 2026 Monon Bell was set to be played, is being demolished to make way for a new, ritzy, state-of-the-art athletic facility.
Historically, the game has alternated each year between Greencastle and Crawfordsville, but the location isn't what makes the Monon Bell special, says Stevie Baker-Watson, ******* ociate vice president for student wellness and Theodore Katula athletic director at DePauw.
"The Monon Bell Classic has always been about more than a football game," Baker-Watson said in a statement. "It is a celebration of one of the greatest rivalries in college athletics and a tradition that brings together generations of DePauw and Wabash alumni, students, families and fans."
Scheumann Stadium seats about 22,500 people, while Wabash's Little Giant Stadium has a 3,600 capacity and DePauw's former stadium seats about 3,000, opening up spots for people who have not been able to get tickets before.
The move comes as the football stadium at DePauw, where the 2026 Monon Bell was set to be played, is being demolished to make way for a new, ritzy, state-of-the-art athletic facility.
Historically, the game has alternated each year between Greencastle and Crawfordsville, but the location isn't what makes the Monon Bell special, says Stevie Baker-Watson, ******* ociate vice president for student wellness and Theodore Katula athletic director at DePauw.
"The Monon Bell Classic has always been about more than a football game," Baker-Watson said in a statement. "It is a celebration of one of the greatest rivalries in college athletics and a tradition that brings together generations of DePauw and Wabash alumni, students, families and fans."
Scheumann Stadium seats about 22,500 people, while Wabash's Little Giant Stadium has a 3,600 capacity and DePauw's former stadium seats about 3,000, opening up spots for people who have not been able to get tickets before.
20 days ago
After a day off, the 2026 FIFA World Cup roars back to life on Thursday as the Quarterfinals get underway.
Just eight teams remain in this year’s tournament, with all eight dreaming of holding the World Cup aloft later this month. France and Argentina, the two teams that met in the World Cup Final four years ago, are still alive, along with 2022 semifinalist Morocco. England, a team that reached the Quarterfinals back in Qatar, is back as well.
But that means four new teams — Spain, Norway, Switzerland, and Belgium — have reached this stage of the World Cup after falling short (or not qualifying) back in 2022.
Here is the schedule for the Quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with scores to be filled in as final whistles blow. All times listed are Eastern.
Thursday, July 9
Just eight teams remain in this year’s tournament, with all eight dreaming of holding the World Cup aloft later this month. France and Argentina, the two teams that met in the World Cup Final four years ago, are still alive, along with 2022 semifinalist Morocco. England, a team that reached the Quarterfinals back in Qatar, is back as well.
But that means four new teams — Spain, Norway, Switzerland, and Belgium — have reached this stage of the World Cup after falling short (or not qualifying) back in 2022.
Here is the schedule for the Quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with scores to be filled in as final whistles blow. All times listed are Eastern.
Thursday, July 9
20 days ago
Centre Henry Slade, who did not play a minute of England's Six Nations campaign earlier this year, has been recalled to the starting line-up to face Fiji on Saturday as head coach Steve Borthwick attempts to avoid a sixth successive Test defeat.
Slade, 33, has previously admitted that he was frustrated to be out of England's midfield equation. He finished the domestic season in excellent form, leading Exeter to the Prem final.
His return means Northampton's Tommy Freeman is deployed in his more accustomed wing position after a year-long experiment to convert him into an outside centre.
Guy Pepper replaces Tom Curry at openside flanker in the other change to the starting XV, while the uncapped trio of Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Noah Caluori and George Kloska are poised to make their Test debuts off the bench.
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Slade, 33, has previously admitted that he was frustrated to be out of England's midfield equation. He finished the domestic season in excellent form, leading Exeter to the Prem final.
His return means Northampton's Tommy Freeman is deployed in his more accustomed wing position after a year-long experiment to convert him into an outside centre.
Guy Pepper replaces Tom Curry at openside flanker in the other change to the starting XV, while the uncapped trio of Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Noah Caluori and George Kloska are poised to make their Test debuts off the bench.
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20 days ago
Four players are set to make their debuts for a much-changed Ireland side in Saturday's Nations Championship game against ******* an in Australia.
Having beaten Australia 33-31 in a dramatic opener on Saturday, Ireland boss Andy Farrell has made nine alterations to his starting line-up before next week's blockbuster Auckland meeting with the All Blacks.
Connacht's Sean Jansen will earn his Test debut from the start at number eight, while club team-mates Billy Bohan and Sam Illo have been picked as replacement props.
Ulster back row Bryn Ward is also poised to make his international bow after being named on the bench.
Influential Munster forward Tadhg Beirne will captain Ireland from the start for the first time, with tour skipper Dan Sheehan one of several players rested for the game in Newcastle.
Having beaten Australia 33-31 in a dramatic opener on Saturday, Ireland boss Andy Farrell has made nine alterations to his starting line-up before next week's blockbuster Auckland meeting with the All Blacks.
Connacht's Sean Jansen will earn his Test debut from the start at number eight, while club team-mates Billy Bohan and Sam Illo have been picked as replacement props.
Ulster back row Bryn Ward is also poised to make his international bow after being named on the bench.
Influential Munster forward Tadhg Beirne will captain Ireland from the start for the first time, with tour skipper Dan Sheehan one of several players rested for the game in Newcastle.
21 days ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier wants to play in the NBA while he fights sports gambling charges that sidelined him last season. Bail conditions that bar him from contact with certain players and limit his travel could complicate his potential return.
U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall on Wednesday denied a defense request to modify Rozier's bail conditions so he can practice and play with potential witnesses as long as they don't talk about the case. The judge said it would be impossible to police Rozier's on-court conversations.
She admonished Rozier for already violating the no-contact provision of his $3 million bond by sending a text message to a person he was told not to communicate with. Rozier was contacting the person to tell the person he was on the no-contact list, DeArcy Hall said.
"What that tells me is that he believes he knows better than the court," DeArcy Hall said at a hearing in Brooklyn federal court. Rozier, she said, "violated the court's trust with that text message."
Rozier averaged 3.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.5 ***** ists per game in 10 NBA seasons, four and a half of which he spent with the Charlotte Hornets before he was traded to Miami in 2024. He remains a free agent after the Heat released him in April. An arbitrator ruled in February that the Heat had to pay Rozier his $26.6 million salary for last season.
U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall on Wednesday denied a defense request to modify Rozier's bail conditions so he can practice and play with potential witnesses as long as they don't talk about the case. The judge said it would be impossible to police Rozier's on-court conversations.
She admonished Rozier for already violating the no-contact provision of his $3 million bond by sending a text message to a person he was told not to communicate with. Rozier was contacting the person to tell the person he was on the no-contact list, DeArcy Hall said.
"What that tells me is that he believes he knows better than the court," DeArcy Hall said at a hearing in Brooklyn federal court. Rozier, she said, "violated the court's trust with that text message."
Rozier averaged 3.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.5 ***** ists per game in 10 NBA seasons, four and a half of which he spent with the Charlotte Hornets before he was traded to Miami in 2024. He remains a free agent after the Heat released him in April. An arbitrator ruled in February that the Heat had to pay Rozier his $26.6 million salary for last season.
