Karl-Anthony Towns seemed very much caught off-guard at getting traded on a random Friday night. The big news broke late Friday that the Minnesota Timberwolves are four-time All-Star and longest-tenured player Towns to the New York Knicks. The package will… The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly agreed to a franchise-altering trade involving two All-Stars. The Knicks have acquired big man Karl-Anthony Towns from the Timberwolves, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski. In return, the… A handful of baseball fans shared a similar sentiment about the Detroit Tigers’ historic win Friday over the Chicago White…
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Jul 9, 2019; Marina del Rey, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns attends the Gatorade Athlete of the Year Awards at Ritz-Carlton. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Karl-Anthony Towns seemed very much caught off-guard at getting traded on a random Friday night. The big news broke late Friday that the Minnesota Timberwolves are four-time All-Star and longest-tenured player Towns to the New York Knicks. The package will net Minnesota another ex-All-Star big man as well as a former NBA champion. Minutes before the reports emerged, Towns had a notable post to his X page (suggesting that he already…
May 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after scoring during the first quarter against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports USA Today reporter Christine Brennan has drawn the ire of the WNBA Players Association for a question she asked about Caitlin Clark. Connecticut Sun player DiJonai Carrington made headlines Sunday for poking Clark in the eye during Game 1 of the Sun’s first-round matchup against Clark’s Indiana Fever (video here). On Tuesday, Carrington was asked by Brennan if she intentionally hit Clark in the eye. The WNBA…
Aug 18, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer at press conference at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The LA Clippers continue to tick off boxes this offseason. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Friday that the Clippers have reached a deal on a new contract extension with veteran guard Terance Mann. The two sides have agreed to a fully-guaranteed three-year, $47 million extension that will keep Mann around through 2027-28. The 27-year-old Mann is a homegrown Clipper as well as a big fan favorite. On a team notorious for load management, Mann…
The Dallas Cowboys’ defense took a couple of hits in the team’s 20-15 win over the New York Giants on Thursday night. Not only did Micah Parsons suffer an ankle injury, but defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence also got hurt. Lawrence… The success of Justin Fields led to a nice revival of an old name. The Pittsburgh Steelers have begun the season 3-0, and that strong start has come with Fields at quarterback. Fields has been starting in place of Russell… The New York Yankees just clinched their second division title in the last three seasons, and that appears to be…
Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) warms up before a game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports The success of Justin Fields led to a nice revival of an old name. The Pittsburgh Steelers have begun the season 3-0, and that strong start has come with Fields at quarterback. Fields has been starting in place of Russell Wilson, who won the starting job but has been out with a calf injury. The Steelers’ 3-0 start led one reporter who covers the team to ask fans if they…
Nov 12, 2018; Santa Clara, CA, USA; A general overall view of the San Francisco 49ers logo at midfield at Levi’s Stadium prior to the game against the New York Giants. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Health matters are starting to come together for the San Francisco 49ers. Tight end George Kittle told reporters on Thursday that he is “feeling fantastic” and “very excited to play football.” Kittle missed Week 3 due to his hamstring injury, but he was not listed on the 49ers’ injury report for Friday. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel also missed Week 3 due to a…
Mar 9, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports New Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer already has the play called in the huddle for the team. Budenholzer spoke this week to Steve Aschburner of NBA.com and revealed the team’s starting five for next season. The plan is to start newcomer Tyus Jones along with their Big Three of Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant plus Jusuf Nurkic rounding out the starting lineup. “Certainly we feel like Tyus…
Jun 2, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) warms up prior to the game against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Caitlin Clark can add a new honor to her trophy case. Clark has won the WNBA Rookie of the Year award, according to a report. Winning the WNBA Rookie of the Year award is a nice way to end an honor-filled year for Clark. She won the AP Player of the Year in college for Iowa, was drafted No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever, was named…
Sep 11, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Kansas City Chiefs are 3-0, and they have done it without a huge contribution from tight end Travis Kelce. The four-time All-Pro selection has been nearly anonymous through those three games, but he does not think that is reflective of how he is feeling. Kelce said he feels as good as ever and has not changed despite the slow start to the season. He also pointed to the team’s 3-0…