The Predators’ offseason game planThe Predators’ offseason game plan
The Predators ran into a tough Jets team and are out of the playoffs early. Here’s how they get better for next season.
Day: May 7, 2018
Saints release Fleener 2 years into 5-year dealSaints release Fleener 2 years into 5-year deal
Tight end Coby Fleener, who finished last season on injured reserve with a concussion, was released by the New Orleans Saints on Monday.
NBA 2K League off to slow start as 76ers GC win first tournamentNBA 2K League off to slow start as 76ers GC win first tournament
Fifteen months have passed since the NBA and developer 2K Sports jointly announced an ambitious venture into esports. With the backing of the league and its teams, the move looked to have the most potential for a sports video game to finally achieve success in the growing competitive space. However,
Knicks announce hiring of David Fizdale as new coachKnicks announce hiring of David Fizdale as new coach
NEW YORK (AP) — David Fizdale has been hired as coach of the Knicks. He says he’s hoping to ”build the type of winning team the passionate fans of New York will be proud of.”
Pistons pull the plug on Stan Van GundyPistons pull the plug on Stan Van Gundy
After four seasons and no playoff victories, Van Gundy’s tenure with the Detroit Pistons is over.
Stan Van Gundy built a team he couldn’t coach to the promised land, and now he’s out in DetroitStan Van Gundy built a team he couldn’t coach to the promised land, and now he’s out in Detroit
After four largely disappointing years, Stan Van Gundy’s tenure with the Detroit Pistons is over.
Pelicans’ preferred pace presents dilemma vs. WarriorsPelicans’ preferred pace presents dilemma vs. Warriors
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – The Pelicans’ penchant for pushing the pace looks more and more like a quixotic mission to out-Warrior the Warriors. That’s been the dilemma for Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry as New Orleans has slid into a 3-1 hole in its Western Conference semifinal playoff series against defending
NASCAR America at 5 p.m. ET: Harvick’s place in historyNASCAR America at 5 p.m. ET: Harvick’s place in history
Kevin Harvick’s incredible beginning to 2018 continues, but how does it stack up against other fast starts?
The Penguins’ offseason game planThe Penguins’ offseason game plan
The quest for a third straight Stanley Cup fell short. Here’s how the Penguins load up to go for three in four years next spring.
Blockbuster groups and tee times announced for THE PLAYERSBlockbuster groups and tee times announced for THE PLAYERS
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler have been slated to headline the afternoon wave for THE PLAYERS Championship’s opening round this week, with former FedExCup winners Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth to set the early pace at TPC Sawgrass. Having first teased the above featured groups on Sunday the PGA TOUR today announced tee times for the opening two rounds and revealed some other blockbuster groups. Check here to see how to follow all Featured Group action. Playing together at THE PLAYERS Championship for the first time since 2001, Woods and Mickelson will join Fowler on the first tee at 1:52 p.m. Thursday, and then start on the 10th tee Friday at 8:27 a.m. The only time Woods and Mickelson have been paired at TPC Sawgrass was in the third round in 2001. Mickelson shot an even-par 72 while Woods shot 66 — and then went on to win the first of his two PLAYERS titles the next day. Mickelson finished T33 that year. The last time Woods and Mickelson have been paired in any TOUR event was nearly four years ago in the first two rounds of the PGA Championship at Valhalla in Kentucky. Overall, this will be the 22nd different stroke-play event on TOUR in which they’ve played at least one round together. FedExCup leader Thomas, Spieth and McIlroy will begin off the 10th tee Thursday at 8:27 a.m. Preceding them as part of a heavy-hitting opening few hours are the all England group of Ian Poulter, Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood (7:54 a.m.). Long ballers Bubba Watson, Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka (8:05 a.m.) and former international PLAYERS champions Si Woo Kim, Adam Scott and Martin Kaymer (8:16 a.m.) The afternoon wave will also feature groups including Masters champion Patrick Reed with Jon Rahm and Hideki Matsuyama (1:30 p.m.) and former PLAYERS Champions Jason Day, Henrik Stenson and Sergio Garcia (1:41 p.m.). Click here for a complete list of tee times.