Jan 26, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Kevin Knox II (20) warms up before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The NBA Summer League appears to have its own version of Van Wilder. Veteran forward Kevin Knox had a big game for the Golden State Warriors in Summer League on Sunday. He had a game-high 31 points to go along with 11 rebounds and five triples in the Summer League semifinal against the Miami Heat (though the Heat went on to win 102-99). Kevin Knox was feeling it…
Author: sofasport
May 20, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Former NBA player and current TNT television personality Charles Barkley prior to game one of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs between the Atlanta Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports TNT is looking to stay in the NBA broadcasting game, but the way the network is going about it could potentially lead to a legal battle. In a statement that was issued Monday, TNT Sports announced that the network has exercised its right to match a contractual offer that the NBA has accepted from…
Oct 21, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban does his traditional walk around at Bryant-Denny Stadium before a game against the Tennessee Volunteers. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports Nick Saban may have a desire to avoid politics, but he has been dragged into the subject whether he likes it or not. Current Vice President Kamala Harris is the heavy favorite to become the Democratic presidential nominee for 2024 in place of President Joe Biden. Whomever becomes the presidential nominee on the Democratic ticket will need a vice president. Though true politicians such as…
Connor Stalions has a story that most sports fans want to hear, and the former Michigan staffer will soon be sharing it. Netflix announced on Monday that an upcoming episode of the “Untold” series will be dedicated to Stalions. The documentary, which is called “Sign Stealer,” will be available to stream on Aug. 27. “Connor Stalions shares his side of Michigan’s alleged sign-stealing scheme that turned him into a viral villain,” a Netflix promo reads. UNTOLD is back with three new sports stories that go well beyond the headlines. The Murder of Air McNair (Aug 20): Capturing the Titans’ 2000…
Florham Park, NJ May 31, 2023 — Aaron Rodgers during the Jets OTA. Photo Credit: Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK Aaron Rodgers made headlines last month when he did not attend mandatory minicamp with the New York Jets, and the former MVP has finally addressed the absence. Rodgers spoke about his decision to skip minicamp and a wide range of other topics during an appearance on the “Pardon My Take” podcast that was released on Monday. After sharing a few jokes with hosts PFT Commenter and Big Cat about the reactions to Rodgers missing practice, the star quarterback…
Nov 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Khyree Jackson (5) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Minnesota Vikings rookie Kyhree Jackson died in a car accident earlier this month, and the team is doing what they can do help his family through the tragedy. The Vikings announced on Monday that they are covering a “significant portion” of the expenses for Jackson’s funeral, which will take place on Friday. The team also plans to pay out the remainder of the $827,000 signing bonus on Jackson’s rookie contract…
Nov 5, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the Dallas Mavericks logo during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Charlotte Hornets at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The Dallas Mavericks are reuniting with a player who made a deep postseason run with them just two years ago. Veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie on Monday agreed to a one-year deal with the Mavericks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie has agreed on a one-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Dinwiddie reunites with Mavs as an…
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) walks for the locker room after the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 3 game between the New York Jets and the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. Credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer/USA TODAY NETWORK Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown has made it very clear where he stands on an eventual Ja’Marr Chase contract extension. Speaking to reporters Monday at Bengals camp, Brown said he was certain that the Bengals were going to get a deal done with Chase. The owner did not offer a timeline,…
Nov 5, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany, ; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (19) looks on before an NFL International Series game against the Miami Dolphins at Deutsche Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports The Kansas City Chiefs do not appear to have given up on Kadarius Toney just yet, and they may even try out some new plays for him this upcoming season. PJ Green of FOX 4 in Kansas City shared a video on social media Sunday that showed Toney working with the Chiefs’ running backs. On one play, Toney took a pitch from Patrick…
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) looks to throw in the first quarter in the team’s first preseason game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Credit: Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin via Imagn Content Services, LLC Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has been seeking a contract extension this offseason, and he is looking to limit his injury exposure until he gets one. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst told reporters on Monday that Love does not plan to practice until the former first-round pick has a new contract in place. Gutekunst…