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A photo of Matt Leinart and Ted Cruz spread throughout the internet on Friday. The former quarterback has since revealed what was said their their meeting. Leinart shared a photo on his X account Thursday of him posing for a photo next to the Republican senator from Texas. The two looked like pals smiling in front of several American flags streamed in the background to celebrate July 4th. Happy 4th 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/an1kcCYtHW — Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB) July 5, 2024 The photo drew attention and led to plenty of comments, including from people who were disappointed that Leinart seemed to be…

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Apr 5, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY SportsKlay Thompson is moving past his Golden State Warriors era, and it turns out that he is also moving past his No. 11 era.The Dallas Mavericks announced on Saturday that Thompson will be wearing the No. 31 jersey for them next season. The news comes days after Dallas acquired the five-time All-Star Thompson in a modest-money sign-and-trade with the Warriors.No. 31 has been worn by nine other players in…

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Dec 13, 2018; San Antonio, TX, USA; A general view of the San Antonio Spurs logo on the court prior to a game between the Spurs and the LA Clippers at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports A relatively minor move by the San Antonio Spurs over the weekend still generated some buzz among fans. On Saturday, the Spurs traded away combo guard Devonte’ Graham and a second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Charlotte will reportedly waive Graham once the trade is finalized, allowing the 29-year-old to become a free agent. The…

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Dec 7, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; A view of the Sacramento Kings logo and basketball before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Kings at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The Sacramento Kings are not laying down this offseason and letting everyone else around them improve without making an addition themselves. The Kings are acquiring DeMar DeRozan in a sign-and-trade deal involving three teams. They are signing the soon-to-be 35-year-old to a 3-year, $76 million deal. The trade also involves the San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls. San Antonio is receiving Harrison Barnes and…

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Dan Lanning shared a comment Saturday after learning of the death of one of his former players. Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson died on Saturday morning after being killed in car crash that also left two of his other friends… LeBron James is undoubtedly one of the greatest basketball players to walk this earth. But even his most ardent supporters probably acknowledge that the Los Angeles Lakers star tends to stretch the truth from time to time. James joined Team… Atlanta Braves fans were treated to a rare visit from their legendary former skipper on Saturday. Hall of Fame manager…

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Nov 28, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts against the Detroit Pistons in the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports LeBron James is undoubtedly one of the greatest basketball players to walk this earth. But even his most ardent supporters probably acknowledge that the Los Angeles Lakers star tends to stretch the truth from time to time. James joined Team USA over the weekend ahead of the squad’s training for the Paris Olympics. While speaking to reporters on Saturday, the 39-year-old was asked about the Lakers’ 2024 first-round…

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Feb 5, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; A view of the Denver Nuggets logo on the court prior to the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports The Denver Nuggets had significant frontcourt depth issues behind Nikola Jokic last season, and they moved to address that Saturday with a noteworthy free agent signing. The Nuggets are signing forward Dario Saric to a two-year deal, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The agreement is worth $10.6 million, and the second year is a player option. Free agent F Dario Saric has agreed on…

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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 Photos from the scene of the fatal car crash that resulted in the death of three people including Minnesota Vikings draft pick Khyree Jackson were published on Saturday. Jackson, a fourth-round pick by the Vikings in April’s draft, was driving in a Dodge Charger with friends Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton early Saturday morning in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. According to a police report, Hazel was driving, Jackson was the front…

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Mar 20, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr encourages his players during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports Steve Kerr offered up his first public reaction to Klay Thompson’s departure from the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. The Warriors coach went out of his way at USA Basketball practice on Saturday to thank Thompson for all the guard’s contributions to the Warriors. He also made clear that he understood Thompson’s reasons for leaving the Warriors in order to join the Dallas Mavericks.…

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Dec 9, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) warms-up prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzles at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports It is no secret that LeBron James was a big fan of the Los Angeles Lakers’ second-round pick. He seems to feel similarly about the team’s first-round selection as well. James addressed the media at USA Basketball camp on Saturday and lavished the Lakers’ draft class with praise. He was quite enthusiastic about first-round pick Dalton Knecht, whom James referred to as, essentially, his second-favorite player in college basketball last…

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