Gunshot survivor now in Falcons’ brotherhood thanks to Austin Hooper
If he could walk, Louisiana native Kyron Greenup probably would strut into the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday, proudly wearing his custom-made Atlanta Falcons jersey. If he could move his hands freely, Greenup probably would pump his fist every time the Falcons score a touchdown, especially if his new friend, tight end Austin Hooper, is the […]
Cowboys-Redskins have more than tradition on the line this Thanksgiving
There’s nothing like a big NFC East rivalry, especially one like the Cowboys and Redskins that spans so many generations. “I just think it’s huge,” Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said in the locker room Sunday. “Redskins on Thanksgiving, it doesn’t get better than that. They’ll be ready to play. They’re a really good […]
Brad Stevens, Kyrie Irving call out Celtics after another loss to Jazz
After Celtics head coach Brad Stevens watched Utah Jazz power forward Derrick Favors slam home three thunderous alley-oop dunks early in the fourth quarter here at TD Garden on Saturday night, he decided he had seen enough. Out came Al Horford, Gordon Hayward and Jaylen Brown, joining Jayson Tatum on Boston’s bench. They, alongside Semi […]
Lonzo Ball, Lakers’ interior defense missing in first half of Florida trip
It was “Classic Night” in Orlando on Saturday; the Orlando Magic went with old-school video graphics and in-game music, as well as sweet vintage Shaquille O’Neal and Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway uniforms from the 1990s. As it turns out, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to participate to some degree, throwing back their defense to the start […]
Seahawks’ near-comeback results in another close loss to Rams
Seattle Seahawks left tackle Duane Brown stood outside the visitors locker room lamenting another close loss in a season that is threatening to become defined by them. “It sucks, man,” the veteran said. “It hurts.” Minutes earlier and a few feet away, a fired-up Pete Carroll stepped up to a podium and began his news […]
Rashaad Penny’s breakout game gives Seahawks’ backfield another hot hand
Pete Carroll called it a good problem to have, even if his running backs don’t see it that way. The Seattle Seahawks head coach is just fine with having more than one hot hand at the position — and he does at that, after rookie Rashaad Penny delivered a long-awaited breakout performance Sunday during the […]
Nigeria still AWCON favourites, but face tougher task than normal
Only seven countries, headlined by the USA and Germany, have been to every FIFA Women’s World Cup since its inception in 1991, and Nigeria is a member of that rarefied company.cheap nfl jerseys china nike But the Super Falcons are the only member of that elite group yet to qualify for the 2019 edition in […]
Twins’ Joe Mauer on retirement: ‘Risk of concussion is always there’
In his 15 major league seasons, Mauer has appeared in six All-Star Games, won three Gold Gloves, three batting titles and racked up 2,123 career hits, all with his hometown Twins. He is one of 22 former MVPs to play his entire 15-plus-year career with one franchise. Each of the previous 21 is in the […]
Fantasy NBA Daily Notes: Young Clippers are providing value
In a busy Monday night in the NBA, Anthony “The Brow” Davis bested Kawhi “The Klaw” Leonard in Toronto in a marquee matchup of two of the league’s truly elite talents. The LA Clippers, meanwhile, put the league on notice with another impressive win, this time over the Warriors.cheap nike nfl jerseys from china After […]
Tyson Chandler’s choice of Lakers over Warriors has already paid dividends
Tyson Chandler revealed Tuesday that he narrowed a list of potential landing spots to the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors before negotiating a buyout with the Phoenix Suns. “It was, like, five teams, and I narrowed it down to two,” said Chandler, who starred at Compton’s Dominguez High School. “And then I […]