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4 hours ago
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Pakistan captain Babar Azam was denied his first test century in four years as West Indies fought back in the second and final cricket test on Tuesday.
Babar, who last scored a test century in December 2022 against New Zealand at Karachi, was run out for 88 by Brandon King's stunning direct throw from short cover before Pakistan's middle order collapsed and reached 333-6 at lunch on Day 3.
Pakistan still trails by 11 runs with Abdullah Shafique holding the fort at 132 not out and tailender Sajid Khan unbeaten on 16.
King picked up a lower back injury and had to be stretchered off after he fell awkwardly as his sharp throw ran out Babar at the striker's end when Shafique refused to go for a tight single and Babar couldn't recover his ground after running halfway to the wicket.
West Indies dried up runs through some disciplined bowling from Jomel Warrican and Jayden Seales after Pakistan resumed at 266-2.

#babar #west #runs
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4 hours ago
The Brooklyn Nets came into the 2026 NBA offseason with the goal of improving the roster as much as possible following a 2025-26 season in which they finished with a 20-62 record. Brooklyn's biggest move of the summer was trading for Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle and most of the fanbase believes that the team has improved.
As of this writing, most Nets fans feel that the roster has gotten better since the beginning of the offseason, according to a poll posted on NetsDaily. Out of 41 votes, 56% of the respondents believe that the team has improved somewhat while 37% feel that the roster has improved significantly when considering all of the moves made thus far.
In addition to trading for Randle, the Nets were somewhat active in free-agency as they signed former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Keon Ellis and former Orlando Magic center Mo Wagner. More to that point, Brooklyn also managed to re-sign forward Josh Minott and center Day'Ron Sharpe, who is looking to be a starter for the first time in his career.
As far as who the Nets lost over the course of the summer, the biggest subtraction was starting center Nic Claxton, who was traded to the Chicago Bulls as part of the Randle deal. Forward Ziaire Williams, who had arguably the best season of his career this past year, left Brooklyn in free-agency to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after being with the Nets over the past two seasons.
After a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, the Nets ultimately ended up with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, which they used to select promising point guard Mikel Brown Jr. out of Louisville. With Randle joining Sharpe and forward Michael Porter Jr., Brown will likely be in the starting backcourt with Egor Demin, who impressed during his time in the summer circuit. There are plenty of reasons for Nets fans to feel better about the team at this point in the offseason.

#roster #improved
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4 hours ago
A lot has happened in the time between Brooks Bahr's commitment to and actual arrival at BYU.
Bahr signed with the Cougars in November 2023, as Mark Pope was leading the program into its inaugural Big 12 campaign.
Since then, Pope went to Kentucky and was replaced in Provo by Kevin Young, who has won 60% of his Big 12 matchups, reached a Sweet 16 and produced two first-round NBA draft selections — all while Bahr served as a missionary in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
"I think he's got the physicality to do well in our league. What I've seen out of his offensive game, he's a guy who can dribble, pass and shoot, stuff I've been talking about for a while. So I think he'll fit in, he'll fit in well."

#bahr #think #he 'll
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4 hours ago
It was announced that in 2028, a new WNBA franchise will reside in Cleveland, Ohio. In a live-stream unveiling on August 4th, a presentation group include Cleveland Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman, it was revealed what the newest chapter of Cleveland's part in the WNBA.
The name decided upon is the Cleveland Sirens. The name was chosen "for Lake Erie's power and pull".
The last time there was a WNBA franchise in Cleveland, it was under the Cleveland Rockers, who eventually were dissolved as Cavaliers owner Gordon Gund no longer wanted to house the franchise.
For those hoping the Rockers would return in the unveiling, they were at least mentioned in the press release.
"Cleveland gave the world rock and roll, then brought that sound to the WNBA stage. Now, we're back. With a different song. A louder one."

#august
emBeRrUN
4 hours ago
The Cleveland Sirens were officially announced as the newest WNBA team on Tuesday. The new franchise will begin play in 2028.
The new name and logo were revealed during a press event this morning. The name was teased with the slogan "hear the call" and the logo was discovered on the team's website a few minutes before the big reveal. It seems that Cleveland has landed on a name that is both classic and culturally relevant.
The mythical creatures are having a moment thanks to The Odyssey and now they're part of a league experiencing rising popularity and attention. Now they just have to wait two years to start playing basketball. The team will be put together ahead of the 2028 season, starting with an expansion draft.
One of the breakout memes of the summer features Matt Damon screaming. That image comes from Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey." In the scene where Damon is screaming, Odysseus is tied to the mast of his ship hearing the siren song.
Considering the source material for that movie is over 2,000 years old, sirens aren't exactly new. There are siren references in the Harry Potter series. Some of the outcasts in Netflix's "Wednesday" are sirens. There are even sirens in "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants."

#name #damon #logo #years
niwovolevayave
5 hours ago
Mister Rodgers's neighborhood was not a happy place on Monday.
Aaron Rodgers took the opportunity of a live interview with The Pat McAfee Show to eviscerate a "cowardly" Anthony Fauci, "gutless" ESPN, and other enemies, real or imagined.
This was Michael Corleone at the end of The Godfather settling all family business. It was gonzo but wildly entertaining sports TV. When McAfee & Co. tried to gently steer the 42-year-old football legend to safer topics, he ran right over them. ProFootballTalk wrote the four-time MVP took a "flamethrower" to Fauci and ESPN. But they weren't alone. Here are seven targets who took fire from Rodgers's blunderbuss:
Back in 2021, Rodgers was publicly roasted for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Turnabout's fair play. Rodgers immediately took aim at Fauci, calling him an "absolute coward" for pleading the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times before the U.S. Senate last week. "Are you kidding me? You got a pardon, and you plead over 100 times? What are you scared of, Tony?" asked Rodgers. "I thought you were the science?—'I am science.' And you get up there, and you can't answer a question? What are we doing?"
Rodgers was similarly displeased with ESPN's coverage of his vaccination status and other controversies in recent years. What a coincidence. He used ESPN's own air to call out McAfee's business partner as a "gutless organization" with "no integrity," while the host squirmed uncomfortably. According to Rodgers, now that he's been vindicated in the COVID debate and reconciled with his family, ESPN's reporters have nothing left to bash him over. "I just don't care anymore," he said. "I cared a little bit. Now, I don't care at all."

#took #espn #covid #times
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5 hours ago
Sophie Cunningham protests, explained: How Fever star's transgender athlete comments sparked WNBA controversy originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The WNBA has been littered with controversies in 2026, from on-court skirmishes to viral off-court comments.
Few storylines have taken on more of a life of their own than the Sophie Cunningham saga, which started with the Fever guard speaking out against transgender women who were born male playing women's sports.
Cunningham has faced severe opposition from many in and around the WNBA, as well as support from fans who have even rallied for her outside Indiana's games. Cunningham has dug in her heels and stood by her comments.
Here's a look at what Cunningham said and the wave of reaction in response.

#cunningham #comments #preferred
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5 hours ago
Etienne Catalan: Aaron Wiggins will wear No. 2 for the #hawks . Number last worn by Keaton Wallace in 2026. Wallace will wear something else, still TBD. #NBA
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Aaron Wiggins will wear No. 2 for the #hawks .

#aaron #number #keaton
ivmbns
5 hours ago
Chris Bosh revealed that he suffered a blood clot that almost killed him in January
Bosh said he "came back to life" after the scary episode
Now he's urging others to take care of their health and stay on top of any necessary medications
Chris Bosh is spreading the message about the dangers of blood clots.
The two-time NBA champ, 42, is relaying a personal medical emergency in the hopes that others ****** e to the issue — including San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama — will pay attention to their health.

#others #january
pullrawflat
5 hours ago
Ballymena United manager Oran Kearney believes a busy summer transfer window has allowed him to put his "own stamp" on the Sky Blues' squad.
Kearney is preparing for his first full season in the Showgrounds dugout after replacing Jim Ervin last December.
Ballymena have signed 10 new players and 18 have left the side in what has been a summer of transition after a lacklustre ninth placed finish last season.
"There has been a huge number of ins and outs and that is not ideal," Kearney told BBC Sport NI.
"You would not want it through a run of windows, but I think for this window it was important to try and put your own stamp on it and a level of freshness about us.

#ballymena #summer #last #united
sweepatchroll
5 hours ago
B.J. Edwards, a former Tennessee basketball guard from Knoxville Catholic, plans on returning to college basketball despite playing for an NBA team this summer. He told On3 that he plans to enter the transfer portal with a "Do Not Contact" tag.
Edwards, who played for SMU last season, was one of 17 college basketball players who had exhausted their four years of eligibility but filed suit against the NCAA in Tennessee state court in an attempt to land an fifth year of eligibility. On July 31, he was granted a temporary injunction that, at least for now, puts him on the path to playing one final season at the college level.
The order handed down by Tennessee state court requires the NCAA to open a new transfer window for this group of athletes from the class of 2022. The window is open from Aug. 3-10. The order does not exempt schools from the roster limit of 15 players, so Edwards can only join a team that has kept a spot in reserve.
While awaiting a ruling in state court, Edwards was not picked in the 2026 NBA Draft but did sign a contract with the Sacramento Kings and played in the NBA Summer League. He averaged 2.4 points across five appearances.
But the 6-foot-3 Edwards was a star for the Mustangs as they reached the NCAA Tournament's First Four last season, should have his fair share of suitors once he enters the transfer portal. As a senior, he averaged 12.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.9 ***** ists and an ACC-leading 2.3 steals per game while shooting 37.2% from 3-point range.

#state #court
cable
5 hours ago
AJ Williams has been regarded by many as a prospect that could play in the NBA almost immediately.
On Tuesday, Aug. 4, he took one-step towards that goal as the nation's top 2028 recruit reclassified to the 2027 class, according to On3's Joe Tipton.
Williams is the latest top prospect to reclassify up a class. That list includes four players who ended up being drafted first overall: AJ Dybantsa, Cooper Flagg, Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins.
Other recent notable names to reclassify are Marcus Spears Jr., Bruce Branch III, Adan Diggs, Alijah Arenas, Baba Oladotun and Obinna Ekezie Jr.
According to 247Sports and the USA TODAY Sports composite ranking, the 6-foot-8, 210-pounder was the undisputed No. 1 overall prospect in the country for his class.

#sports #tipton #dybantsa
widgetxs
5 hours ago
A mythological creature is finding a home off the shores of Lake Erie, in Cleveland.
The Cleveland Sirens is the name for the WNBA expansion team that will debut in 2028. Rock Entertainment Group, which owns the team, announced the name August 4 at Rocket Arena.
Northeast Ohio basketball fans have been speculating about the expansion team's name since the city was awarded a franchise last year. Cleveland's former WNBA team was the Rockers until it went defunct in 2003.
But long before the name debut, there were signs.
It started off at Edgewater Beach when a mysterious sandcastle appeared July 31 with the logo 'Hear The Call' in blue coloring.

#expansion #debut #erie
dIozOA1L2cWmPM
6 hours ago
Allen Iverson is a legendary player not only for the Philadelphia 76ers, but for the NBA as a whole. Standing at just 6-feet tall, the No. 1 pick in the 1996 draft made his presence known right away as he averaged 23.5 points as a rookie on his way to Rookie of the Year honors.
Iverson won MVP in 2001 as he led Philadelphia to its last finals appearance and led the league in scoring four times. He was an 11-time All-Star, a 3-time steals champion, and a member of both the NBA's 75th anniversary team and the Hall of Fame. He averaged 26.7 points and 6.2 ******* ists across his 14 years in the league for the Sixers, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, and Memphis Grizzlies.
HoopsHype ranked Iverson the 31st-best player on their list of the top 80 players in NBA history:
A cultural icon as well as one of the best lead guards of his era, Allen Iverson has to be one of the most ridiculously explosive athletes the sport has ever seen, especially out of a player generously listed at 6-feet tall. Iverson's crossover was devastating (just ask Jordan), and his bombastic style as a scorer made for thrilling viewing throughout his prime. Iverson was one of the most influential players ever, both on and off the court was one of the most exciting players to watch and in his prime. He could really score with the best of them in such an unorthodox package.
Iverson and the Sixers will always be synonymous with each other. His No. 3 jersey hangs from the rafters at the Xfinity Mobile Arena and he has given Philadelphia a boatload of memories they can look back on. His impact on both the Sixers and the NBA cannot be understated.

#best #tall
m9CVvInL
6 hours ago
When you think of the WNBA's best players, who comes to mind?
A'ja Wilson, who has won four MVP awards in the last six years, is probably on the list, as are the 2024 and 2025 No. 1 overall picks, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers. Some WNBA players have established themselves as household names, while others continue to fly under the radar.
But who are the league's most underrated players?
It's a tricky question because the concept of a player being underrated can be interpreted in several ways; a player might be considered underrated because they've been flying under the radar (think low name recognition), or they might be considered underrated because they do get a lot of attention, but the general public still doesn't realize how good they actually are.
With both of those criteria in mind, here are my picks for the WNBA's most underrated players at the moment.

#radar #might
mioxwupvpxh
6 hours ago
The WNBA returns to action Tuesday night, but who will take the court?
Here's a look at tonight's WNBA schedule, where to watch, results, standings and more:
Toronto Tempo at Golden State Valkyries, 10 p.m. ET, WNBA League Pass
The Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark (back) do not play on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. The Fever return to action against the Las Vegas Aces at 7 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.
The Toronto Tempo at Golden State Valkyries game is at 10 p.m. ET Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

#tuesday #valkyries
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6 hours ago
The WNBA returns to action Tuesday night, but who will take the court?
Here's a look at tonight's WNBA schedule, where to watch, results, standings and more:
Toronto Tempo at Golden State Valkyries, 10 p.m. ET, WNBA League Pass
The Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark (back) do not play on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. The Fever return to action against the Las Vegas Aces at 7 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.
The Toronto Tempo at Golden State Valkyries game is at 10 p.m. ET Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

#tuesday #tempo #golden
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6 hours ago
Florida State University's men's basketball team isn't quite the nationally recognized powerhouse that the school's football program is, but it has had success in its own right. It has reached the NCAA Tournament 18 times, and while it has never officially won the national championship, it was declared the men's NCAA champions in 2020 by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida State Legislature when the tournament was canceled that year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A total of 53 members of the Seminoles have been drafted into the NBA, including Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors, Terance Mann of the Brooklyn Nets and the San Antonio Spurs' Devin Vassell. It is the college team Dave Cowens, the Hall of Fame center, once played for before helping the Boston Celtics win two world championships in the mid-1970s.
The Los Angeles Lakers have taken two Florida State University products in the NBA draft. Here is a look at each of them.
Jackson played a nondescript four seasons with the Seminoles before the Lakers took him in the fourth round of the 1980 draft. He played one season in the NBA with the Lakers, and in two games, he totaled two points, two rebounds, two ****** ists and two steals.
Rolle transferred to Florida State University after spending two years at Oral Roberts University, and he averaged 15.6 points and 8.5 rebounds a game with the Seminoles. He was a second-round draft pick in 1981, and while he never played in the NBA, he had a lengthy 13-year basketball career in Europe, mostly in Italy.

#tournament #Basketball
plirpxzqaxz
6 hours ago
Baron Capital, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the "Baron Health Care Fund". A copy of the letter is available to download here. The Fund gained 11.99% during the quarter, compared with the 10.48% gain for the Russell 3000 Health Care Index and the 15.44% gain for the Russell 3000 Index. Since inception, the Fund appreciated 10.61% on an annualized basis, compared with 10.02% for the Benchmark and 14.83% for the Index. Strong stock selection in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, health care equipment, and life sciences tools and services supported the Fund's outperformance, although limited exposure to managed care stocks reduced relative returns. The Fund remains positive on health care due to improving biotechnology funding, strong acquisition activity, recovering managed care margins, and growth from an aging population, chronic disease, medical innovation, and higher health care spending. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know the best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Baron Health Care Fund highlighted Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG). Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) develops, manufactures, and markets products that enable physicians and healthcare providers to enhance the quality of and access to minimally invasive care in the United States and internationally. On August 3, 2026, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) closed at $375.41 per share. The one-month return of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) was -13.53% and its shares lost 26.60% over the past 52 weeks. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) has a market capitalization of $132.62 billion.
Baron Health Care Fund stated the following regarding Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) sells robotic-assisted surgical systems. Shares declined after the company's first-quarter U.S. system placements came in below investor expectations. Medical device stocks also broadly underperformed the market amid concerns that health care utilization trends could decelerate following the expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. Concerns were further compounded by the potential impact of Medicaid work requirements expected to take effect in 2027. Despite these headwinds, we believe Intuitive can continue to grow revenue at a mid-teens rate for many years and remain positive on the company's long-term growth outlook."
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 103 hedge fund portfolios held Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) at the end of the first quarter which was 109 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI
flipo
7 hours ago
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone says she will always be "grateful" to former manager Marc Skinner after he helped her through the death of her father.
Skinner left United by mutual consent on Monday following five years in charge at the Women's Super League (WSL) club.
He led United into the Champions League knockout stage for the first time and secured their first major trophy with the 2024 Women's FA Cup, but was often criticised by sections of the fanbase and leaves after United finished fourth in the WSL last season to miss out on European qualification.
However, England star Toone said she was thankful to Skinner for everything he did off the pitch for her, particularly the support he gave when her father passed away in September 2024.
"Me and Marc worked together for five years, and I have grown so much as a player and as a person," she said when asked by BBC Sport about how Skinner had supported her during that difficult period.

#united #manchester
losapaxizte7964
7 hours ago
We Now Know How Jaylen Brown Really Feels After Shocking Celtics-76ers Trade originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
To no surprise, Jaylen Brown feels a type of way about how his time with the Boston Celtics ended.
The former Celtics star touched on a number of topics during his Twitch livestream on Monday, from what it's like being teammates with LeBron James to his plan to take the 76ers skydiving if they win a championship.
Most interesting of all, Brown also revealed his mindset after being traded from the Celtics to the 76ers. The five-time All-Star and NBA champion told viewers that he wants to win more than ever while rocking a 76ers jersey.
"I'm more inspired to win than anything," Brown said. "I feel like I've been a little bit disrespected in this process for whatever reason from people that I thought valued me and everything I brought to the team and the city. I found out quickly that may or may not be the case.

#brown
ugqwyrv
7 hours ago
Right-wing political commentator Megyn Kelly has an issue with Caitlin Clark. On Sunday, August 2, Clark was asked to weigh in on the growing debate over transgender athletes competing in women's sports after her teammate Sophie Cunningham said she opposed it. While speaking with the media, Clark gave a brief, PG response that appeared to sidestep the debate altogether. Kelly wasn't buying it, blasting Clark's response as "cowardly" on both her podcast and social media.
On "The Megyn Kelly Show," the former Fox News anchor unleashed on some of the women in the WNBA, many of whom have come out in support of transgender athletes and spoke about the importance of inclusivity in sports.
"These women's coaches are absolute effing cowards, and we have taken one step forward, two steps back when it comes to this issue. I am sick of people who don't know anything about this spewing their ignorance all over the internet, whether it's verbally or through their dumb T-shirts or the attacks on the Sophie Cunningham who simply spoke truth about how it's not fair to allow men to compete in women's sports," Kelly said.
Kelly went on to say that she was surprised that the topic of transgender athletes competing in women's sports was still a pressing topic, adding that she believed people had moved on from this conversation several years ago.
She then turned her attention to Clark and blasted the Indiana Fever star for her PG answer on the topic. "I'm sorry, Caitlin Clark was directly asked to speak on it, and she was cowardly! She refused to do it," said Kelly.

#sports
spinecho
8 hours ago
The Atlanta Dream played host to the Las Vegas Aces on Monday night in a matchup of two teams firmly in the WNBA playoff picture entering the last two months of the regular season. The night was even more special for Atlanta as it celebrated "Barbie Night," which honored star forward Angel Reese, whose nickname is "Barbie."
Reese recently debuted her own signature Barbie doll with Mattel, featuring Reese's ponytail, pink nails, and an all-pink game-day look, and talked before the game about the importance of having a doll that young black dolls could play with.
"I didn't have a lot of dolls because I didn't have dolls that looked like me much, and that's why I kind of wanna really wanted to make sure this was super intentional," she said before the game.
Although the Dream lost in blowout fashion, with a final score of 109-87, Reese made sure to leave her mark on the floor. She finished the game with only a -3 +/- in a game Atlanta lost by 22 points, and scored 23 points of her own on an efficient 10-for-19 from the field, all while snagging 16 rebounds and making a massive impact defensively.
As great as she was, some fans were upset about one play involving Reese in the second half, as the game was starting to get out of hand. During the play in question, Reese inadvertently elbows Aces defender Stephanie Talbot in the face as she makes a move to the basket. Surprisingly, Talbot was called for the foul, and Reese stood over her and made the "and-1" gesture while Talbot held her face on the ground.

#aces
1rasocket
8 hours ago
A lot of clubs have been after a keeper; Leeds, Newcastle and Coventry City.
It is a bit like dominoes. Once one has gone, that sends speculation to another.
It feels like it has been going on for so long because Rushworth obviously teased the fanbase that he was going to sign the contract on top of the bus [during the Sky Blues' Championship trophy parade].
Maybe people thought it would get done a lot quicker. I don't think personal terms were ever going to be an issue. He fell in love with the club last season, but it's all the bits behind the scenes which we don't get to see.
It is an undisclosed fee, but from what we are hearing it is around £22.5m, which means Coventry City have broken their club transfer record fee three times now in this window alone.

#city #club
utpxccuekcay
8 hours ago
Max Kellerman had immense praise for LeBron James, comparing him to one of the NBA's greatest scorers ever, the Mail Man, Karl Malone.
Malone went to the NBA Finals three times in his NBA career, twice with the Utah Jazz against Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls, and once in his final year alongside Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal on the Los Angeles Lakers.
While Malone never won a championship in his career, he was a two-time MVP in his career, and ended his tenure in the NBA as the second-leading scorer of all time.
Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images
Speaking on his podcast with Rich Paul, NBA ***** yst Max Kellerman claimed that LeBron James' 2026 playoff run was on another level.

#Career #james #time #finals
sleepy7277704aMmQ
8 hours ago
Certain NBA teams generate an incredible amount of hype after a good season, or the front offices make a blockbuster trade/signing. Some of that excitement is justified, but expectations can quickly get out of hand. Whether it's depth concerns, an aging roster, or chemistry issues, here are three teams who are way too overhyped headed into this next season.
MORE: 3 Eastern Conference teams that can compete with the 76ers after LeBron James signing
Apr 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo looks on after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
There's no denying adding Giannis Antetokounmpo makes Miami better, but the rest of the roster raises a lot of questions.
The Heat gave up much of their future to make the blockbuster move, leaving them with no future and very little depth. While their frontcourt is probably the league's best, the backcourt lacks perimeter scoring and, I can confidently say, they are the worst backcourt in the league.

#philadelphia #make #blockbuster #roster
knhrhawk
9 hours ago
35' — Sub: Kim Min-jae off for Tim Binder. Is he injured? He did not seem to be.
15' — Goal. Did Kim just get rainbow flicked? Lee Chang-min scores to make it 1-1.
11' — GOAL! Huge scramble in the box, with Bayern playing pinball. Felipe Chávez finally strikes home past the Jeju SK goalkeeper.
5' — As noted in the comments, all of those empty seats…wow.
1' — Here we go! The game is underway.

#binder #felipe #injured
haven_ssuf_wild_6_Yt
9 hours ago
New York Knicks star Josh Hart has reacted to the New York Yankees' trade-deadline moves on social media.
Hart was hoping the Yankees would make some significant deals to improve their chances of winning the World Series.
However, the NBA champion was left underwhelmed by the Yankees' trade deadline, as they only made three moves.
Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images
Josh Hart tweeted hours before the MLB trade deadline: "Come on, please be a big day for my Yanks."

#yankees #josh #series
yetujbikihoypisey
9 hours ago
Caitlin Clark's production this season has been questioned by some, but Robert Griffin III has explained why she's still exceptional.
The Indiana Fever are tied for the 4th best record in the WNBA this year, and Caitlin Clark has been a huge contributor to that. She missed most of last season with injury, but is now making up for it.
Despite her averaging 21.5 points and 8.0 ***** ists per game, however, some feel that Clark hasn't really elevated to the levels that she was expected to in her third season in the league.
Clark has as many haters as she has fans, so her performances make waves either way. And while some have tried to put her down, former Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III has come to her defence.
Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images

#clark #caitlin #fever
3lazy
9 hours ago
The 2016-17 Warriors might be the greatest team of all time, but Kevin Durant believes the 2026-27 76ers are as good on paper. Durant implied that's what he thought during a USA Basketball event on Sunday, and he doubled down on Monday when replying to a fan on Instagram who said the two teams "ain't close." "Ain't close lmao," Durant replied. "Joel, mvp recently. Jaylen brown, recent finals mvp, Tyrese Maxey, all star the last 3 years. We all know what bron does. Klay Thompson, never a mvp candidate in nothing, 22ppg. Draymond, 14ppg 7 rebounds 6 ***** ist, Steph a mvp just like Joel was. I don't get how the warriors team is better on paper."
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NBA Courtside: Joe Johnson says if he's the Houston Rockets I'm taking that gamble on Russel Westbrook teaming back up with Kevin Durant: "I'm taking that gamble because look, think about this. Even if Fred VanVleet, I'm sure he will start the season, but ***** , he just come off of ACL surgery. Y'all going to run him in the ground for 82 game. And what he going to be able to get you in the postseason? Nothing. So, you got to have some depth at that point guard position. Guys who know how to play, guys who know and understand the game and who can make the game easy for guys around him. So, I always think, bro, and when you look at him because he up in age, he always in great ***** shape. And for me, y'all know me, bro. I'm a guy who loves a guy in great shape. You're in great shape. You can play with me any day." (Via NightcapShow_ ) — 8/3/2026 x.com
Heat Central: Bam Adebayo names his top 5 players of all time: Kobe Bryant Steph Curry Michael Jordan Kevin Durant Tim Duncan No LeBron James? — 8/3/2026 x.com
Durant and James won gold medals as teammates in the 2012 London and 2024 Paris Olympics. "It's really on [USA Basketball managing director] Grant Hill and what Team USA wants to do," Durant said. "I stay on top of my game and hopefully I get that call, but there's so many great players who deserve to be on the team." — 8/1/2026 ESPN

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