Day: April 30, 2019

Kentucky Derby Notes for 4/29Kentucky Derby Notes for 4/29

Monday morning was still cold but not as gloomy at Churchill Downs and only one Derby horse, Long Range Toddy, and one Oaks filly, Restless Rider, had timed works. Shortly after noon, Bellafina arrived from California. #Derby145 Check out comments and photos for the Derby and Oaks horses, free past performances, probable starters for the rest of the Derby weekend stakes, and more.

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The back story on UCLA’s long, strange search for a basketball coachThe back story on UCLA’s long, strange search for a basketball coach

The Bruins had struck out with a lengthy list of A-list candidates and even some fallback options but were getting a solid choice in Dixon, the Texas Christian coach and onetime Southern California prep star who was on the verge of coming home. Like Cronin, he was a second-tier option with upside although

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The back story on UCLA’s long, strange search for a basketball coachThe back story on UCLA’s long, strange search for a basketball coach

The nameplate was on the door, the press release ready, the news conference tentatively scheduled. A search that was nearing 100 days, thinning the patience of casual fans and major donors alike, appeared headed for a welcome end on that early April afternoon. The Bruins had struck out with a lengthy

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David Griffin and New Orleans Pelicans fail to lure Clippers assistant general manager Trent Redden but add famed Suns trainer Aaron NelsonDavid Griffin and New Orleans Pelicans fail to lure Clippers assistant general manager Trent Redden but add famed Suns trainer Aaron Nelson

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski earlier today, Trent Redden will remain with the Los Angeles Clippers, but The New York Times’ Marc Stein brightened the mood considerable hours later when announcing Aaron Nelson is leaving the Phoenix Suns to head up the New Orleans Pelicans training staff

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Clemson Basketball Picks Up Commitment From Transfer PGClemson Basketball Picks Up Commitment From Transfer PG

Brad Brownell picked up a commitment today from PG Nick Honor who plans to transfer from Fordham University. The rising sophomore was a member of the Atlantic 10 All Rookie team last season as a freshman. The 5′ 9â€� 190 lb Honor is a former 3 star prospect out of Lake Highland Prep in Orlando, Florida

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Quinn Weatherspoon continues to improve his draft stockQuinn Weatherspoon continues to improve his draft stock

After a Senior year consisting of 18.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game Quinndary Weatherspoon played his heart out among other NBA Draft prospects at the Portsmouth Invitational in Portsmouth, Virginia. Weatherspoon was the fourth leading scorer at the Invitational averaging 17.3 points

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