As the NBA prepares to bring its Basketball Without Borders program to Israel this summer, league officials hope that the first trip to the country can help bring children together during a time of increasing tension. Basketball Without Borders has visited cities across the globe since 2001, using the
Basketball Without Borders has visited cities across the globe since 2001, using the sport to promote cultural understanding and active living. The first camp was held in Italy, but brought together Vlade Divac and Toni Kukoc, teammates on the former Yugoslavian national team that grew estranged during
Nationals shortstop Trea Turner had the hottest night of his career in the coldest game of the season on Tuesday, hitting for the cycle while driving in a personal-best seven runs in a 15-12 win over the Rockies at Coors Field.
What, exactly, was Chris Coghlan thinking with that slide?
Chris Coghlan hasn’t been with the Blue Jays for long, but he certainly made a name for himself in Tuesday night’s game against the Cardinals with an acrobatic slide that will be on all the highlight reels.
Rockets close out series to advance to round two. Of course it’s James Harden vs. Russell Westbrook. No, that’s not really fair — Houston is favored because they won more and have a better team, and the MVP is a team award.
Houston overcome a 47-point game by Russell Westbrook to clinch the series victory and advance to the second round.
We don’t usually cover media business news around these parts, but this is a significant one for hockey fans in the United States. ESPN, the biggest sports outlet in the world, laid off a huge number of its staffers Wednesday, including some of the most prominent NHL writers in the country. ESPN has been dealing with declining cable subscriptions and increasing rights fees for live games over the past couple years, which has given the Disney-owned company some issues. Among those who lost their jobs based on word from social media are Pierre LeBrun, Joe McDonald, and Scott Burnside. These are some of the most respected, experienced reporters in the hockey industry, and it’s a sign that ESPN may
Jays’ Coghlan flips over Molina for acrobatic run
Derek Jeter is part of a group primed to take over ownership of the Marlins, which could be good news for a natural-born leader like him.
