Feb 10, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports Derrick White’s breakout playoff for the Boston Celtics could lead to another opportunity for him this summer. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Saturday that Kawhi Leonard’s knee inflammation remains a concern ahead of the Olympics, and Team USA is considering potential replacements should the need arise. Among those considered is White, who is seen as a real contender to make the roster if Leonard cannot play. Woj says Team USA is preparing…
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TNT has issued its first statement in response to Charles Barkley’s major announcement. Barkley said on NBATV Friday night that he plans to retire from television following the 2024-25 season. TNT’s statement seems to hedge on this a bit, however, stating that the network looks forward to “further discussion of our future plans with him.” Column coming but in meantime, here is TNT’s statement on Barkley: TNT Sports statement: “Charles is a Hall of Famer and broadcasting icon who is and will always be a beloved member of the TNT Sports family. We’re looking forward to another fantastic NBA on…
Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has made a major decision on his status with the team after skipping the entirety of offseason activities. Higgins signed his franchise tag on Saturday, according to multiple reports, and will be in training camp when it begins. Higgins remains “open” to a long-term contract, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, but is content to play on the tag for now.…
Three-star wide receiver Eugene Hilton Jr., who is the son of retired Pro Bowl wideout T.Y. Hilton, has officially committed to the University of Wisconsin. The Zionsville Community High School standout chose the Badgers over Georgia, Michigan, Missouri, Miami, and others. 😎 pic.twitter.com/H3kmxGMCLs — Eugene Hilton Jr (@EugeneHiltonJr) June 14, 2024 BREAKING: Class of 2025 WR Eugene Hilton Jr. has Committed to Wisconsin, he tells me for @on3recruits The 6’1 195 WR from Zionsville, IN chose the Badgers over Georgia & Michigan Is the Son of Former Indianapolis Colts & 4x Pro Bowl WR T.Y. Hilton “Let’s Jumparound😎”… pic.twitter.com/WP3kK5Jcr9 —…
Three-star linebacker Noah Knigga announced his verbal commitment to Eastern Michigan University on Friday, choosing them over West Virginia and Arkansas State. Immediately, thoughts and prayers were sent out to the University’s broadcasters. RIP Eastern Michigan broadcasters https://t.co/OIuJLKryJx — NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) June 14, 2024 Knigga, well aware of the complexities of his name, sought to clarify the pronunciation back in January during an interview with retired NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III. “This is how you pronounce it. It’s Noah Ka-nay-guh,” he said. “For some people it might ruin the name, I don’t think it ruins the name at all,”…
Nov 19, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers coach Jason Kidd warms up players before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports The Dallas Mavericks blew the doors off the Boston Celtics on Friday night, extending their season with a 122-84 victory. The dominating Game 4 win began early on with Dallas taking a 34-21 lead after one quarter and a 61-35 lead into halftime. At that point, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd already knew the game was over. “They were ready to celebrate,” Kidd said of the Celtics,…
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 Let the Charles Barkley farewell tour commence. The Hall of Famer and TNT analyst announced on Friday that next season will be his last on television. Barkley made the announcement during the NBA TV postgame show after Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals. “I really love TNT. All the people that work here,…
November 23, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Turner Sports sportscaster Charles Barkley before The Match: Tiger vs Phil golf match at Shadow Creek Golf Course. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports The Boston Celtics got demolished in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. They also got chastised by Charles Barkley after the final buzzer sounded at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. The Celtics were thoroughly outplayed in a 122-84 beatdown at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks. Boston quickly fell behind by double figures in the first quarter. Dallas gradually pushed their lead to as high as 50 points in…
Sep 19, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; View of the Pittsburgh Steelers logo at mid-field before the Steelers play the Las Vegas Raiders at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports All-Pro defensive tackle Cam Heyward this week sounded like a man who can sense that his days with the Pittsburgh Steelers are numbered. Heyward and the Steelers have yet to come to terms on a contract extension. The 6-time Pro Bowler skipped the first two weeks of OTAs in protest to the lack of progress on a new deal. Heyward, who returned for the final week of OTAs amid…
Apr 16, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) before game one of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid on Friday poured gasoline on the flames of the Paul George-to-Philly rumors. Embiid and George both appeared on the ESPN pregame show for Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. PG and Embiid (Via @malika_andrews ) pic.twitter.com/USb27YDcxn — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 15, 2024 Embiid was…