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Draymond Green calls out Victor Wembanyama and all European players as being ‘dirty’

Draymond Green calls out Victor Wembanyama and other European basketball players as dirty players.

The Warriors’ Draymond Green didn’t hold back when voicing his opinion on Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama.

During Green’s podcast, “The Draymond Green Show,” he didn’t hesitate to call out Wembanyama and European players’ play style as “dirty.”

“Victor Wembanyama is a great player. Victor Wembanyama is a European player. And I’ve been on record for saying European players are dirty,” Green said. “… They are a bit dirty. It’s why beating France in France was such a big deal. Europeans want to own our game, and they are a bit dirty.”

Recently, Wembanyama has caught NBA fans‘ attention after some questionable moves he’s made throughout the NBA Finals against the Knicks.

Wembanyama received a flagrant foul 1 for elbowing Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns in the face during the third quarter of Game 4 on Wednesday. Assuming the foul isn’t overturned, he will be one flagrant foul away from being suspended for a game.

Wembanyama received two flagrant foul points when he elbowed Timberwolves forward Naz Reid in the jaw during game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals.

NBA rules dictate that if a player accumulates four flagrant foul points, they are to be suspended for a game.

The Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is close to being suspended if he commits another flagrant foul. NBAE via Getty Images
Draymond Green was suspended for a game during the 2016 NBA Finals. AP

The Spurs trail the Knicks, 3-1, and if they manage to pull off a comeback Saturday against the Knicks, they will need their star player for the rest of the NBA Finals.

Ironically, Green has been called out in the past as being labeled a dirty player. On his podcast, he acknowledged those accusations but belittled them and said he is someone who will “F— you up.”

“I’m not dirty,” Green said. “It’s a completely different thing. And I don’t think anyone I play against will tell you, ‘Man, he’s dirty.’ I ain’t dirty. That’s a different thing. I will mess you up, though.”

As Wembanyama is looking to avoid another flagrant foul, Green has been in similar situations before, as he was forced to miss Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals after he received a flagrant 1 call for taking a swipe at LeBron James.

As someone who has missed an NBA Finals game due to maxing out on flagrant fouls during the NBA playoffs, Green said he hopes the NBA lets Wembanyama stay in the series if he receives another foul.

“Listen, I’m not one that wants to see series decided by suspensions,” Green said. “That’s not good for anyone. Brings a lot of questions, brings a lot of what-ifs. I don’t enjoy that. I will say he’s been shown a lot of grace.”

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This Sabres Defender Could Be One Of The NHL's Hottest Trade Targets

The Buffalo Sabres have some decisions to make when it comes to their roster this off-season. With the Sabres having limited cap space and multiple players with expired contracts, there is a good chance that they will be moving on from some players.

One Sabres pending restricted free agent (RFA) who very well could not be back next season is defenseman Michael Kesselring. The 26-year-old defenseman was notably scratched for all but one game for the Sabres during the playoffs. He was also limited to only 34 regular-season games this season due to injury trouble, where he had zero points, two assists, and 50 penalty minutes.

With the Sabres having more important players to re-sign, it would not be surprising if they listened to trade offers for Kesselring this off-season. He has already been the subject of trade rumors this summer because of it. 

While Kesselring had a tough season for the Sabres in 2025-26, he has the potential to generate a lot of interest this off-season. NHL clubs are always on the hunt for big right-shot defenseman, and the 6-foot-5 Kesselring certainly fits that description.

Kesselring's past success also adds to his appeal. During the 2024-25 season with Utah, he posted career highs with seven goals, 22 assists, and 29 points in 82 games. This was after he had five goals and 21 points in 65 games for the Arizona Coyotes during the 2023-24 campaign.

When noting that Kesselring has shown in the past that he can work as a second-pairing defenseman and is only 26 years old, the Sabres should not have a hard time finding a trading partner for him. It will be interesting to see if Kesselring gets moved this off-season from here. 

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Thoughts On The Stanley Cup Final

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

No matter what happens tomorrow night InVegas, the major league hockey season will close for sure after the seventh game – of course, IF NEEDED.

The Maven cannot speak for Rangers fans but I sure can guess what will going through their heads as they watch the Canes and Knights slug it out – one hoping for The Cup; the other yearning for a Game Seven.

Questions that just might come to mind:

1. K'ANDRE MILLER: This guy has turned into one of the best NHL defensemen and key to the Canes' Cup aspirations. How come K.A.M. was not that good in a Blue Shirt?

2.  BRETT HOWDEN: All I remember is that this guy, who's been one of the playoffs leading scorers, couldn't tell a red light from a chartreuse bulb in New York. 

3. ROD BRIND'AMOUR: You tell me; are the Canes this close to the silverware because of the perpetually broken nose coach? Brindy has the knack. Period! 

4. JOHN TORTORELLA: I guarantee that not even Brind'Amour could have saved the skating slagheap left by Bruce Cassidy. Torts not only re-seeded the Vegas landfill but energized it to a point where two wins will bring another Cup to Sin City. (Torts could revive the Blueshirt Blunderers but that won't happen. Chris Drury treats Mike Sullivan as if he's his favorite nephew, once-removed. (And he should be removed!)

5. HURRICANES: The one time New England (WHA) Whalers have a savvy owner Tom Dundon and a g.m. Eric Tulsky, who knows, and a coach who has been around the block so often he can tell from across the street, the difference between a Champ from a Chump.

6. GOLDEN KNIGHTS: They don't fool around. If something looks wrong; or a coach loses his team – a la Bruce Cassidy – POOF! he's gone and the next guy will fix it. Which Torts has done.

One of these two admirable teams – Golden Knights or Hurricanes – will be crowned champs. For my dough, both deserve super kudos for a series well-played.

Rangers fans can only wish; who knows maybe wishing will make it so. 

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GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians, 4:10 p.m.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JUNE 12: Spencer Torkelson #20 of the Detroit Tigers runs out a solo homer during the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on June 12, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Guardians defeated the Tigers 3-2. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Detroit Tigers (29-41) vs. Cleveland Guardians (38-33)

Time/Place: 4:10 p.m., Progressive Field
SB Nation Site: Covering the Corner
Media: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network
Pitching Matchup: LHP Tarik Skubal (3-2, 2.70 ERA) vs. LHP Joey Cantillo (4-3, 4.57 ERA)

PlayerGIPK%BB%GB%FIPfWAR
Skubal743.127.13.645.92.111.6
Cantillo1467.021.612.441.05.020.2

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Dodgers vs. White Sox game chat

Jun 26, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Shohei Ohtani is back in the starting lineup as Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Dodgers take on the White Sox.

Saturday’s game info

  • Teams: Dodgers at White Sox
  • Ballpark: Rate Field, Chicago
  • Start time: 1:10 p.m. PT
  • TV: SportsNet LA
  • Radio: AM 570 (English), KTNQ 1020 AM (Spanish)

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Game Thread: Dodgers (44-26) at White Sox (37-31!)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 12: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers arrives prior to the game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on June 12, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Shohei Ohtani is out of street clothes and back in the lineup today. | (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images)

No, you’re not dreaming. At least not about what the White Sox have been doing lately.

Last night’s 8-2 bashing of the mighty Dodgers continued a streak of terrific performances against top teams in the tough stretch of schedule — and ran Chicago’s home winning streak to eight. It will be Sean Burke trying to run that streak to nine, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto trying to see that doesn’t happen.

Righthander Yamamato is the ace of the Dodgers staff among pitchers who don’t also DH, with a 2.68 ERA and 0.918 WHIP. He’s been particularly effective of late, allowing just three runs across 27 1/3 innings in his last four starts. He’ll face a lefty-heavy White Sox lineup, with Sam Antonacci starting things off:

Burke, who has a 3.88 ERA and 1.18 WHIP for the season, has been vulnerable of late, giving up 12 earned runs in 25 2/3 innings his last five times out. He had an opener against the Phillies last time, but that doesn’t appear to have helped much, because he proceeded to walk five in 4 1/3, so Will Venable has him with a traditional start this time. Burke will contend with a Dodger lineup that has Shohei Ohtani back in his customary leadoff spot after a one-game break to recover from a knee tweak on Thursday.

First pitch is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. Central, with the temps in the mid-80s and a stiff breeze out right to left. Usual broadcast suspects.

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Washington Nationals vs Seattle Mariners Game Thread

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 12: Dylan Crews #3 of the Washington Nationals hits a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on June 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images) | Getty Images

After the historic meltdown in San Francisco, the Nats came out flat and the Mariners made them pay. Now they need to prevent things from spiraling out of control. A win today would be a great way to move on from that Giants loss. The Nats need Cade Cavalli to be a stopper.

The Nats are making a few lineup alterations. James Wood is moving to right field, pushing Dylan Crews to center and Daylen Lile to left. Jose Tena will be the DH and Nasim Nunez will be back at second base. Drew Millas will do the catching in this contest to give Keibert Ruiz a breather. As mentioned, Cade Cavalli is starting, and this is one of the biggest starts of his young career.

With Randy Arozarena’s injury, the Mariners have to make a tweak. Old pal Victor Robles is in right field. Besides that, the only change is behind the plate, with veteran Mitch Garver doing the catching. Despite injuries to Cal Raleigh, Brendan Donovan, JP Crawford and now Arozarena, this lineup still has juice. Luis Castillo has had a tumultuous season, but he has been better lately and will be on the hill today.

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Game Info:

Stadium: Nationals Park

Time: 4:05 PM EST

TV: Nationals.TV

Radio: 106.7 The Fan

It would probably be a little too much to call this a must win game, but it is a contest the Nats could really use. They cannot let that Giants disaster fester much longer, and if they keep losing, that game will become a dark cloud. This has been a resilient bunch, but this is a test. Follow along in the comments down below and let’s go Nats.

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Saturday game thread: vs Padres, 4:05

BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 08: Trey Gibson #43 of the Baltimore Orioles fields a ground ball during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 8, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Orioles are, once again, playing some very good baseball. These last three games have been a particularly nice showing for the offense, which has scored seven runs in each of them. Another seven runs today would be plenty welcome.

There’s no Adley Rutschman in the Orioles starting lineup today. That’s not a surprise since he caught last night, and a day—or matinee in this case—showing after a late evening usual means the catcher gets the day off. Hopefully he is available off the bench if a pinch hitter is needed.

Blaze Alexander is back in the order and playing third base. That means Coby Mayo heads to the bench after a tough game on Friday in which he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and a fielding error. Craig Albernaz is trying to find the hot hand all over the field.

It’s Trey Gibson’s turn on the mound. He has struggled to miss bats so far as a big leaguer. Across 17 innings he has just five strikeouts. That includes his most recent outing against the Mariners, where he did not record any strikeouts across 4.2 frames. Punch outs aren’t everything, but at some point Gibson will need to prevent contact with more consistency.

Another win for the O’s today would make it four in a row, and it could allow them to leap frog the Blue Jays in the AL Standings. Let’s get it!

Orioles lineup

  1. Taylor Ward, DH
  2. Gunnar Henderson, SS
  3. Pete Alonso, 1B
  4. Samuel Basallo, C
  5. Leody Tavares, CF
  6. Colton Cowser, LF
  7. Tyler O’Neill, RF
  8. Jackson Holliday, 2B
  9. Blaze Alexander, 3B

RHP Trey Gibson (1-1, 4.24 ERA)

Padres lineup

  1. Fernando Tatis Jr., 2B
  2. Jackson Merrill, CF
  3. Manny Machado, 3B
  4. Xander Bogaerts, SS
  5. Gavin Sheets, 1B
  6. Samad Taylor, LF
  7. Will Wagner, DH
  8. Jase Bowen, RF
  9. Freddy Fermin, C

RHP Randy Vásquez (5-4, 3.63 ERA)

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Insider Believes Babcock Likely To Be Cleared To Coach By NHL

According to NHL insider Chris Johnston, there's a strong likelihood that former NHL coach Mike Babcock will be cleared to resume his coaching career. Currently under investigation, Johnston noted, "I've seen other reporting, but...I know people that were right there and kind of have more of a sense of exactly what happened...they think he's going to be allowed to work."

Johnston did admit that it would be best not to prejudge the investigation since there are things that might have gone on he's unaware of. 

If true that his transgressions were not serious, that would suggest the rumors that a much bigger issue than Babcock going through cell phones might be inaccurate. There was chatter that something problematic was buried when Babcock resigned from the league in 2023. If it resurfaced during the investigation, it could squash any chance of the Edmonton Oilers bringing him on as coach. 

Should Babcock not have done anything more than what's already been reported, it would be hard for the league to keep him out because he's mean. If he's done nothing illegal, and nothing against the rules, being somewhat unethical, is an issue the Oilers will have to manage. 

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Elliotte Friedman noted, that there's no CBA between the coaches and the league, thus NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has a lot of power in this situation. Friedman said, "I don't know how he's gonna rule; I'm sure he's gonna be looking to find out whatever else may have happened."

This decision could come quickly on Babcock. It's being said that the league doesn't want this lingering. 

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 6/13/26

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 02: A detail view of the Nike basketball shoes of Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks before a game against the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum on March 02, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Mariners Game #72 Preview and Discussion: SEA at WSH, 6/13

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 12: Cole Young #2 and Josh Naylor #12 of the Seattle Mariners walk to the dugout before a game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Mariners will play a real baseball game today.

Yesterday’s game was delayed two hours due to rain, resulting in a purely non-competitive game in a mostly empty stadium. The Mariners won 10-2. Build a roof.

The sun is out on Saturday in the nation’s capital, however, and the Mariners will have to play a real baseball game. Unfortunately, Randy Arozarena pulled his hamstring on Friday, again in a game that started after many a bed time, and is out today. Cole Young leads off. The lefty sluggers Luke Raley and Dominic Canzone hit fourth and fifth. They’ll face Nationals “ace” Cade Cavalli. He’s been spectacular at times this year, and awful at others.

Luis Castillo gets the start for the Mariners. His former co-piglet Bryce Miller was great yesterday and has likely shed the training wheels for good. Castillo will look to show the Mariners he’s beyond them, too.

Sorry to be brief. I am eating some Dave’s Hot Chicken, flavored Hot, and it is Hot.

Lineups

Game Information

First Pitch: 1:05 p.m. PDT

TV:Mariners.TV

Radio: 710 AM Seattle Sports

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Cleveland's Harden arrested on gun charge

James Harden playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers
James Harden joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in a trade which saw the Los Angeles Clippers obtain guard Darius Garland and a 2026 second-round draft pick [Getty Images]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden has been released from jail in Houston after being arrested on Saturday morning for unlawfully carrying a weapon.

Harden was detained by a police officer at 03:41 local time after an unconcealed handgun was spotted in the cup holder of his Mercedes, according to court records.

The 36-year-old had been travelling through downtown Houston when he was stopped by the police, and the weapon was spotted when Harden drove up behind another vehicle.

Harden was arrested and booked at Harris County Jail after confirming the gun was his, and was later released on a $100 (£75) bond, with a court date scheduled for 22 June.

The Cavaliers said they were "aware of the arrest of James Harden this morning and are in the process of gathering additional information".

The statement added: "We are in contact with James and his representation and will continue to monitor developments as they become available. At this time, we will have no further comment."

A six-time first-team All-NBA selection and the 2017-18 league MVP (Most Valuable Player), Harden joined the Cavaliers in February as part of a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers.

He averaged 20.5 points, 7.7 assists and 4.8 rebounds in 26 starts this season with his new side.

Since entering the NBA as the third pick in the 2009 draft, Harden has played for Oklahoma City Thunder, the Houston Rockets, the Brooklyn Nets, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Clippers and the Cavaliers.

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Game 70 Game Day Thread – Texas Rangers @ Boston Red Sox

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 11: Ezequiel Duran #20 of the Texas Rangers celebrates after scoring in the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on June 11, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Texas Rangers @ Boston Red Sox

Saturday, June 13, 2026, 3:10 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network)

Fenway Park

RHP Jacob deGrom vs. LHP Ranger Suarez

Today’s Lineups

RANGERSRED SOX
Wyatt Langford – LFMickey Gasper – DH
Justin Foscue – DHCeddanne Rafaela – CF
Josh Jung – 3BWilyer Abreu – RF
Ezequiel Duran – RFWillson Contreras – 1B
Jake Burger – 1BJarren Duran – LF
Cody Freeman – 2BCaleb Durbin – 3B
Michael Helman – CFIsiah Kiner-Falefa – 2B
Elias Diaz – CMarcelo Mayer – SS
Nicky Lopez – SSCarlos Narvaez – C
Jacob deGrom – RHPRanger Suarez – LHP

Go Rangers!

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Mets vs. Braves: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 6/13/26

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 25: A general view of Citi Field on Memorial Day prior to the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets on Monday, May 25, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Michael Mooney/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

Mets lineup

Lineup to follow

Braves lineup

Lineup to follow

Broadcast info

First pitch: 4:10 PM EDT
TV: SNY
Radio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2

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Carter to the i.l., Freeman recalled

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 10: Texas Rangers centerfielder Evan Carter (32) catches a fly ball for an out during a MLB game between the Texas Rangers and the Kansas City Royals on June 10, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Texas Rangers have placed outfielder Evan Carter on the injured list with a strained oblique, the team announced today. To take his place on the active roster, the Rangers have recalled infielder Cody Freeman.

This move was announced barely an hour before today’s game in Boston, and Corey Seager is out of the lineup again, having been declared day-to-day yesterday after the collision at home in Kansas City on Thursday. My guess is that, if Seager were able to play today, the Rangers wouldn’t have made this move, but they weren’t going to play this game with both Seager and Carter unavailable, leaving them with a two man bench.

Carter has not hit well this season, and if this is a short enough stint that he’s expected to miss just the minimum ten days, it would allow him to go on a rehab assignment next weekend with either Frisco or Round Rock, and maybe see if he can get things going with some at bats against minor league pitchers.