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It’s no secret that Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has been playing through pain throughout the playoffs. That was made beyond clear during warmups before Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. Doncic was seen getting wrapped with bandages on multiple parts of his body. The Mavericks star borderline looked like a kid dressing up as a mummy for Halloween. Luka Doncic wrapped up like a mummy pic.twitter.com/k3nRmluZK9 — Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA) June 9, 2024 Now Luka Doncic is wrapped up around his chest and his leg. Can’t say I know exactly what all that does. pic.twitter.com/SXNlA5c5lN…

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Jun 2, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark seems to be taking her snub from Team USA personally. Clark was not among the 12 women on the US women’s basketball roster for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris later this year. On Sunday, Clark had a classy response when asked by reporters about her Team USA omission. But Clark may have been more fired up about it behind closed doors. Fever coach Christie Sides was asked about her interactions with Clark…

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Apr 3, 2018; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso (4) warms up prior to the game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY SportsYou can take Alex Caruso out of the Los Angeles Lakers, but you can’t take the Los Angeles Lakers out of Alex Caruso.The Chicago Bulls guard Caruso went viral this week for the new tattoo that he showed off to social media. In a post to his Instagram Story on Sunday, Caruso revealed that he got a tattoo of the late Kobe Bryant on his…

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Feb 18, 2023; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley watches from the sideline as they take on the Seton Hall Pirates at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports UConn coach Dan Hurley offered a tiny glimpse into his thinking as he ponders whether to take the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach position. Hurley on Sunday night told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN that the Lakers had made a “compelling case” and offered a “compelling vision” for him as he considers whether to leave UConn for the NBA. He also said he was “extremely…

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Jan 22, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; LA Clippers guard Paul George (13) brings the ball up court against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Paul George’s list of admirers continues to grow. Veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein wrote on his Substack page this week that the Orlando Magic have been mentioned by various league observers as a potential free-agent suitor for the LA Clippers star George. Stein notes that the Magic are also in the mix for Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson, which had previously been reported.…

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Jun 14, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs a play during minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports Deshaun Watson’s participation in a teammate’s celebrity softball game on Saturday nearly went very wrong for the Cleveland Browns quarterback. Watson took part in Saturday’s charity game, which was staged by tight end David Njoku, and spent at least part of the game playing first base. That was all well and good until he was knocked to the ground in a collision with tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden, who was playing second. Fortunately for…

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James Harden is about to become an insanely viral meme again. Harden and his girlfriend Jessyka Janshel attended a wedding together over the weekend. When it came time for the tradition of the bride throwing the bouquet over her head,… Bryce Harper is stepping up his campaign to allow MLB players to take part when baseball returns to the Olympics in 2028. The Philadelphia Phillies first baseman said he has had discussions with MLB about allowing players to take part… The New York Mets are already being viewed as one of the most intriguing teams ahead of the trade deadline.…

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New York Giants tight end Darren Waller has finally decided on his NFL future. Waller has informed the Giants that he plans to retire, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Giants had been prepared for this outcome, as… The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to hire Dan Hurley as their new head coach, but another two-time national champion has now been linked to the job as well. NBA reporter Marc Stein wrote on Sunday about the Lakers pursuing… Caitlin Clark had a classy response to being left off the roster for the US Olympic team in Paris this…

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Apr 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; The Los Angeles Lakers logo at center court during game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to hire Dan Hurley as their new head coach, but another two-time national champion has now been linked to the job as well. NBA reporter Marc Stein wrote on Sunday about the Lakers pursuing Hurley and when that pursuit may have begun. While the answer to that question will likely become more clear after Hurley makes a decision, Stein said he was…

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Dec 16, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla watches from the sideline as they take on the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Joe Mazzulla was asked a question related to race ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals this week, and the Boston Celtics coach had a very blunt way of shutting it down. During his scheduled media availability on Saturday, Mazzulla was informed by Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports that this is the first time since 1975 that the NBA Finals features two head coaches who are…

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