Month: May 2019
Ujiri: Kawhi is ‘best two-way player in the NBA’
When Masai Ujiri made the decision to trade Toronto Raptors franchise icon DeMar DeRozan for Kawhi Leonard last summer, he knew it was a decision that — from outside the organization — would come with a lot of second-guessing. DeRozan was beloved here, a California kid who chose to make Toronto his home, and had […]
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Curry favored to win elusive NBA Finals MVP
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is the betting favorite to be named NBA Finals MVP — an honor that has eluded the two-time MVP and three-time champion.cheap nfl nike jerseys china Caesars Sportsbook opened Curry as a -150 favorite, but the odds have since lowered to -125, following wagers from respected bettors on Klay […]
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Saints can’t avoid Michael Thomas, Cameron Jordan megadeals much longer
The New Orleans Saints should be grateful that wide receiver Michael Thomas and defensive end Cameron Jordan aren’t forcing any contract standoffs just yet. Both of the All-Pro stars were back on the practice field this week as the Saints began OTAs. “I’m a football player first — I like being at work. So it […]
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Dwayne Haskins taking ‘baby steps’ to win starting job
During a workout, it looked like this: Quarterback Dwayne Haskins, taking a snap from under center, rolling to his right and stopping to throw a deep out to the left side with the receiver (Monday it was Cam Sims) catching it in stride. The presence. The big arm. The ease of the throw. Haskins is […]
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Indians’ Kluber has cast removed, progressing
Indians ace Corey Kluber had the hard cast protecting his broken right arm removed and the two-time Cy Young winner is healing as hoped.china nike nfl jerseys cheap Kluber underwent imaging texts Thursday, which showed that his ulna is mending properly. Cleveland manager Terry Francona said Kluber can begin range of motion and that he […]
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Angels catcher Smith placed on concussion IL
The Los Angeles Angels have put backup catcher Kevan Smith on the seven-day concussion injured list. The Angels made the move Wednesday afternoon, hours ahead of their game against the Minnesota Twins. To fill the spot on the roster, they selected the contract of catcher Dustin Garneau from Triple-A Salt Lake.cheap nfl jerseys china nike […]
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Bucs replace Gerald McCoy with Ndamukong Suh, but at what cost?
Less than 24 hours after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut Gerald McCoy, the third overall draft pick in 2010, they signed Ndamukong Suh, the second overall pick that season and the one player aside from Warren Sapp whose shadow McCoy has always seemed to chase. McCoy’s critics said he wasn’t nasty enough, needed to be […]
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Jets’ GM search: Can they finally get one right? Well …
One week after a front-office shake-up that confirmed a chasm in the organization and resulted in ugly fallout and behind-the-scenes finger-pointing from rival factions, the New York Jets will attempt to make themselves whole and rebuild their credibility with a hire that will define CEO Christopher Johnson’s legacy. They need a general manager. He has […]
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Sources: United still hoping to extend Mata stay
Manchester United have not given up hope of extending Juan Mata’s stay at Old Trafford, sources have told ESPN FC. Spain midfielder Mata is out of contract on June 30 and has a number of offers from clubs in England, Italy and Spain. He also has an offer on the table from United, and manager […]
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Judge in Man City’s UEFA case could have conflict of interest
One of the judges on the five-man panel tasked with determining whether Manchester City should be banned from the Champions League over a potential breach of financial fair play rules might have to recuse himself from deliberations. According to an entry on the website of the law firm of Charles Flint, QC, the barrister is […]
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