Sources: Butler most interested in ClippersSources: Butler most interested in Clippers
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler is most interested in pursuing a future with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources told ESPN.
Day: September 19, 2018
Sources: Butler seeks move to Nets, NYK, ClipsSources: Butler seeks move to Nets, NYK, Clips
Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler has three preferred destinations for a trade, league sources told ESPN: the Nets, Clippers and Knicks.
Freeman powers Braves as magic number hits 6Freeman powers Braves as magic number hits 6
Though he has already conceded he will likely not win the National League MVP Award, Freddie Freeman appears ready to prove he remains the most valuable player on a Braves team that is happy to see he has escaped a maddening month-long slump. Freeman backed Touki Toussaint’s strong start with a three-hit performance in Wednesday’s sweep-preventing 7-3 win over the Cardinals at SunTrust Park. Freeman’s two-run homer in the fourth provided a much-needed spark for the Braves, who reduced their magic number to six for clinching the NL East.
Patricia’s turn to pull the hood over Bill’s eyesPatricia’s turn to pull the hood over Bill’s eyes
Plenty of assistants have left Bill Belichick and New England only to fail, not only in their new gigs, but against their former boss. Can the Lions’ Matt Patricia buck that trend?
What five-star ESPN 100 recruit Josiah James brings to TennesseeWhat five-star ESPN 100 recruit Josiah James brings to Tennessee
James is the highest-ranked prospect to commit to the Vols under coach Rick Barnes and the highest overall since Tobias Harris in 2010.
Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Drew Brees Favored to Win NFL MVP in Latest OddsAaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Drew Brees Favored to Win NFL MVP in Latest Odds
Quarterbacks dominate the current odds for the NFL Most Valuable Player award in 2018, with Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers the current favorite. Per OddsShark, Rodgers leads the field at +350 (bet $100 to win $350) with New England Patriots star Tom Brady and New Orleans Saints star Drew Brees
Dak going deep could unlock Cowboys offenseDak going deep could unlock Cowboys offense
If Dallas hopes to stop seeing eight-man fronts and start creating more room for Ezekiel Elliott, Dak Prescott needs to threaten teams with Tavon Austin.
Okafor cut by Pelicans after return last seasonOkafor cut by Pelicans after return last season
The Pelicans waived center Emeka Okafor on Wednesday. He had made a comeback with the team last season after missing the previous four seasons with a herniated disk in his neck.
QB Watson: ‘Not worried’ about racist commentsQB Watson: ‘Not worried’ about racist comments
Deshaun Watson said he’s dealt with racism before, so he’s “not worried” about comments made about him on Facebook by a school district superintendent.
McCarthy: Matthews ‘did everything right’McCarthy: Matthews ‘did everything right’
Packers’ head coach Mike McCarthy says nothing has changed with the way his players are being coached on how to tackle in the aftermath of a controversial roughing the passer penalty called against Clay Matthews on Sunday.