The Mavericks bigs will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
‘Interesting discussions’: Donald Trump and Tiger Woods hold talks on golf’s rift
- Woods joins PGA delegation at White House on Thursday
- LIV representatives also present in Washington
Donald Trump’s involvement in professional golf’s peace talks has ramped up, with Tiger Woods among those afforded an audience with the US president at the White House on Thursday afternoon.
Woods joined the PGA Tour commissioner, Jay Monahan, his fellow board member Adam Scott and representatives of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund in a meeting hosted by Trump amid increasing hopes the fractured sport can unite over the coming months. Key sticking points were expected to surround the precise role for Yasir al-Rumayyan, PIF’s governor, in golf’s new world and where the Saudi-established LIV Tour sits on the sport’s schedule.
Continue reading...England recall wicketkeeper Jamie Smith for Champions Trophy clash against Australia
England has recalled wicketkeeper Jamie Smith for the opening game of their Champions Trophy campaign against Australia in Lahore, which gets underway on Saturday at 8pm AEDT.
With Victor Wembanyama out, Jaren Jackson Jr. becomes new favorite for NBA Defensive Player of the Year
Wembanyama was a -2500 favorite to win DPOY before his season prematurely ended.
Zack Martin has told the Cowboys he plans to retire
The seven-time first-team All-Pro has decided to call it a career at age 34.
Fran Dunphy retiring at end of La Salle’s season. He’ll leave as winningest coach in Philly’s Big 5
La Salle's Fran Dunphy, who has won more than 600 games and made 17 NCAA Tournament appearances in 33 seasons as coach at three of Philadelphia's Big 5 schools, said Thursday he would retire at the end of the season. The 76-year-old Dunphy will become special assistant to the president at La Salle. Dunphy is ingrained in the Philadelphia hoops scene like few others.
Jack Draper fights back to reach Doha semis while Carlos Alcaraz crashes out
- British No 1 battles past Matteo Berrettini at Qatar Open
- Jiri Lehecka stuns world No 3 Alcaraz in three sets
Jack Draper reached the Qatar Open semi-finals in Doha after fighting back to beat Matteo Berrettini in three gruelling sets. The British men’s No 1, sidelined for a month with a hip injury before his return to action this week, overcame the 28-year-old Italian 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 and faces Jiri Lehecka in the last four.
Draper let slip his third service game on his way to losing the first set before breaking Berrettini for the first time at 5-4 up in the second to level it up. The eighth seed broke Berrettini’s serve for the second time to move 3-1 up in the decider and that proved decisive as he then fended off break point against him to lead 5-2 before comfortably serving out for the match.
Continue reading...Club Sportico: What’s the Deal With the Cavaliers’ ‘Diff’ Graphic?
This week’s Club Sportico investigates a unique element of Cleveland Cavaliers TV broadcasts. Starting this season, FanDuel Sports Network calculates the score differential of games in real time, with a pop-up metric, “The Diff,” telling fans how much the Cavs lead or trail. The Diff has earned ribbings from Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and …
Steve Smith on Aussie collision course as superstar linked to Hundred deal
Steve Smith is reportedly a chance of playing this year’s Hundred competition in the United Kingdom as the Australian superstar closes in on a deal with the Welsh Fire.
Fran Dunphy will retire as La Salle basketball coach at the end of the season
Longtime college basketball coach Fran Dunphy will retire from La Salle at the end of the 2024-25 season
Michigan basketball must do these two things in order to beat Michigan State
"As disciplined as any team I've ever seen ... getting up floor as fast as possible," Michigan basketball assistant Kyle Church said.
NFL working to ensure field conditions are better in Brazil in 2025
The NFL announced Wednesday that the Chargers will host the league's second regular-season game in Brazil.
NBA Teams Ask SCOTUS to End ‘Discovery Rule’ in Copyright Law
Eight NBA teams that are being sued over their use of licensed music in social media posts filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday. They urge the Court to reject the “discovery rule”—which doesn’t start the three-year statute of limitations clock for a copyright holder to sue for infringement until they …
Victor Wembanyama diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis: What other athletes have had similar conditions?
On Thursday, the San Antonio Spurs announced star center Victor Wembanyama will be out for the rest of the regular season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. What does the condition mean for his career?
ESPN and Major League Baseball will end television deal after 2025 season
ESPN's coverage of Major League Baseball games — at least in its current form — will conclude at the end of the 2025 season.