Meet the guy who saw Donald’s star talentMeet the guy who saw Donald’s star talent
Aaron Donald‘s journey to the Rams began with one man in particular — a man who had played his same position and helped win a Super Bowl in St. Louis.
Day: January 31, 2019
How NBA players reacted to the shocking Kristaps Porzingis tradeHow NBA players reacted to the shocking Kristaps Porzingis trade
There weren’t enough emojis for NBA players to express their shock when they found out New York was sending The Unicorn to Dallas.
Rickie Fowler, Justin Thomas share lead, house at Waste Management Phoenix OpenRickie Fowler, Justin Thomas share lead, house at Waste Management Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas shared the early lead at the Waste Management Phoenix open after shooting matching, 7-under 64s at TPC Scottsdale on Thursday. They’re also sharing a house. “I was really hoping I was going to make that last putt,â€� Fowler said of his birdie try from 24 feet at the par-4 9th hole, his last. “I hit it perfect and it kind of—I thought it was going to break a little more at the end, it didn’t. We’re sharing a house this week, so I wanted bragging rights at dinner tonight.â€� Thomas, playing in the threesome just ahead of Fowler, birdied six of seven holes in the middle of his round. “I was in control of everything from tee to green,â€� Thomas said. With the morning wave through, England’s Tyrrell Hatton was two back after signing for a 5-under 66. Thomas hit 9/14 fairways, Fowler 11/14. Both hit 14 greens in regulation and made roughly 85 feet worth of putts, Thomas a few feet less and Fowler a few feet more. Fowler is still getting used to a new brand of ball; Thomas admitted he hasn’t felt entirely comfortable on the greens. You wouldn’t have known any of that from their play Thursday, when neither made a bogey and Fowler eagled the par-5 13th hole. The co-leaders not only room together on the road, they’re neighbors in South Florida. “We live half a mile down the street at home,â€� Fowler said, “so we spend a lot of time together, practice, play together. We enjoy pushing each other.â€� They’re also Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup teammates, but that’s where the similarities end. Fowler is a four-time TOUR winner who has done everything but win this tournament, finishing second in 2010 and 2016, and giving himself chances to win most every other year. Last year he was in the mix but bogeyed three of his last four holes for a 2-over 73, which broke a streak of 12 straight under-par rounds at TPC Scottsdale. Still, he finished T11. Nine-time TOUR winner and 2017 FedExCup champion Thomas has also done well here. His T17 last year would have been better but for a few uncharacteristic blow-up holes. Suffice it to say the two friends will have plenty to talk about over dinner, if they didn’t already. Fowler’s fiancé, Allison Stokke, is also with him; Thomas’ girlfriend is expected later this week. They’ll enjoy each other’s company while also listening for news about Fowler’s sister, Taylor, who is expecting to deliver twins any day now.  “I wanted to make that putt, and hit it perfect,â€� said Fowler, still ruing his missed opportunity to end with a birdie. “It would just be nice to be able to needle him a little bit tonight.â€� With three rounds remaining, they’ll have plenty of time for that.
Kyrie Irving is the middle of trade deadline madnessKyrie Irving is the middle of trade deadline madness
Kyrie Irving’s future in Boston is now in doubt, and it’s having a huge impact on the trade deadline.
Opinion: Imagine LeBron James and Anthony Davis get what they want now. What happens then?Opinion: Imagine LeBron James and Anthony Davis get what they want now. What happens then?
SportsPulse: There will be plenty of speculation about Anthony Davis’ next destination, but Martin Rogers thinks we should stop kidding ourselves. LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of work to do to get Anthony Davis, even after the most famous eyebrow in sports did them a solid by revealing
Rickie Fowler, Justin Thomas share a house, matching 64s and wisecracksRickie Fowler, Justin Thomas share a house, matching 64s and wisecracks
Two friends share a house and, so far, the lead at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. That could make for interesting dinner conversation.
Love scrimmages with Cavs during practiceLove scrimmages with Cavs during practice
Cavaliers All-Star forward Kevin Love took part in a contact scrimmage and could be days from playing in a game.
Duke player power rankings — The Zion show rolls onDuke player power rankings — The Zion show rolls on
The Blue Devils have been on a roll, so how do they rate in Week 2 of our not-too-serious rankings?
Judge rejects possible ‘do-over’ of Rams-Saints playoff gameJudge rejects possible ‘do-over’ of Rams-Saints playoff game
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A quest by two New Orleans Saints ticketholders to force a full or partial do-over of this year’s NFC championship game because of a blown “no-call” by game officials was rejected Thursday by a federal judge.
Sources: Cowboys unlikely to extend GarrettSources: Cowboys unlikely to extend Garrett
The Dallas Cowboys are not expected to extend the contract of Jason Garrett, who is in the final year of his deal, sources tell ESPN.