Day: May 24, 2017

North Carolina State PG Dennis Smith Jr. has potential to be ‘special defender’ in NBANorth Carolina State PG Dennis Smith Jr. has potential to be ‘special defender’ in NBA

The Suns will pick fourth in the June 22 NBA draft. Their selection could alter the franchise or add to a young core already in place. Azcentral sports has highlighted eight players within the Suns’ range. This is the sixth profile in that series: Dennis Smith Jr. Position: Point guard. School: North

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NBA playoffs 2017: Schedule, scores, bracket, and moreNBA playoffs 2017: Schedule, scores, bracket, and more

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsThe 2017 NBA Finals are almost set after the Golden State Warriors clinched their spot for a third straight season by eliminating the San Antonio Spurs in the conference finals. Golden State continued its domination of the Western Conference by sweeping the Spurs, who immediately

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Statcast of the Day: Schwarber’s 470-foot HRStatcast of the Day: Schwarber’s 470-foot HR

Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber launched a home run onto Sheffield Avenue behind the right-field bleachers at Wrigley Field with one out in the first inning Tuesday off the Giants’ Johnny Cueto to spark a 4-1 victory. The home run was the longest of Schwarber’s career at 470 feet and the longest by a Cubs player this season.

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