Feb 18, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; The NBA logo on the court at Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Over two full years since his last NBA appearance, a former lottery pick is officially back. Andrew Lopez of ESPN reported Thursday that the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a deal with veteran guard Elfrid Payton. Still only 30, Payton is getting a non-guaranteed training camp deal from New Orleans. The No. 10 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, Payton already played for the Pelicans in the 2018-19 season (producing some of his best career…
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Nov 27, 2021; Gainesville, Florida, USA; A detail view of Florida Gators helmet during the second quarter against the Florida State Seminoles at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Florida football fans have a 1-track mind right now, and their focus is not a great one. The University of Florida’s X account shared a post on Wednesday publicizing a breakthrough by some of the school’s scientists regarding a cure for a type of rare genetic blindness. “UF scientists have restored vision in patients with a rare genetic blindness,” the post read. In a first-ever trial, UF…
What did Aaron Rodgers say to Robert Saleh after their New York Jets scored a touchdown on Thursday night against the New England Patriots in their game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.? That’s what fans are wondering. The… Shaq thinks Rudy Gobert is lucky the two of them were never teammates. Shaquille O’Neal is notorious for riding players hard with criticism, especially when it comes to big men he feels are underachieving. He has been on Gobert’s case… Shohei Ohtani’s ridiculous game on Thursday and absurd 50/50 achievement commanded the respect of some of his fellow MVPs. Ohtani…
Mar 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA: Former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O’Neal speaks during a NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Shaq thinks Rudy Gobert is lucky the two of them were never teammates. Shaquille O’Neal is notorious for riding players hard with criticism, especially when it comes to big men he feels are underachieving. He has been on Gobert’s case for a while, including during the Summer Olympics when O’Neal criticized the French center. O’Neal continued his criticism of Gobert by calling…
Dec 14, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani stands with his agent Nez Balelo (left) and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara at an introductory press conference at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Shohei Ohtani’s ridiculous game on Thursday and absurd 50/50 achievement commanded the respect of some of his fellow MVPs. Ohtani went 6-for-6 with 2 doubles, 3 home runs, 2 stolen bases, 17 total bases and 10 RBIs while leading his Los Angeles Dodgers to a 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins in what many are calling one of the best individual games…
Oct 16, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; A Dallas Cowboys helmet sits on the field prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Dallas won 30-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports The Dallas Cowboys’ Week 2 loss to the New Orleans Saints was so bad, it prompted a federal government agency to accidentally declare a major disaster. The Saints blasted the Cowboys 44-19 in Dallas on Sunday in a shocking result that apparently reverberated all the way to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA confirmed Thursday that it accidentally sent out a press release declaring…
Sep 30, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Texas quarterback Arch Manning will get his first collegiate start on Saturday against Louisiana-Monroe, but the defensive coordinator tasked with stopping him does not appear to be losing sleep over it. ULM defensive coordinator Earnest Hill praised Manning’s ability on Thursday, but definitely was not quaking in his boots at the prospect of facing the Texas freshman. Hill pointed out that some members of his defense faced…
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson gave the team a scare with his early exit in Week 2, but he is bullish about his Week 3 status. Jefferson essentially guaranteed on Thursday that he would be suiting up for Week… Bryce Young was benched by the Carolina Panthers, leaving his future with the team uncertain. While the Panthers keep saying they will keep him, there are some questions regarding how Young feels about the organization right now. ESPN’s David Newton… The San Francisco 49ers are at risk of being without another star offensive player for Week 3. Tight end George…
Sep 18, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) warms up before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Bryce Young was benched by the Carolina Panthers, leaving his future with the team uncertain. While the Panthers keep saying they will keep him, there are some questions regarding how Young feels about the organization right now. ESPN’s David Newton wrote Thursday that Young is “open to anything” regarding his future, be it remaining with Carolina throughout his rookie contract or trying to force a trade. Publicly, Young dismissed any questions…
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 SportsThe San Francisco 49ers are at risk of being without another star offensive player for Week 3.Tight end George Kittle is experiencing hamstring tightness and did not practice Thursday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. That practice absence puts his playing status for Sunday into question. 49ers TE George Kittle was not spotted at practice today and is experiencing tightness in his hamstring, per…