Day: May 3, 2019

14-year-old Chinese golfer makes cut on European Tour debut14-year-old Chinese golfer makes cut on European Tour debut

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019| 13:39

Having only recently completed his midterm exams at high school, 14-year-old Chinese golfer Kuang Yang felt underprepared heading into his first event on the European Tour. It hasn’t stopped him making the cut in historic fashion at the China Open. Kuang holed a par putt from around 20 feet at No. 18 on Friday to shoot a second straight 1-under 71 and make it to the weekend on the number.

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A NJ hoops star might have been sold for $300,000 — and nobody seems to careA NJ hoops star might have been sold for $300,000 — and nobody seems to care

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019| 12:02

When a five-star basketball recruit from urban New Jersey ends up choosing a middle-of-the-pack college program in Baton Rouge, La., to continue his career, chances are, he wasn’t motivated by an insatiable love of gumbo. So the news this week that Naz Reid, the former Roselle Catholic standout,

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An NJ hoops star might have been sold for $300,000 — and nobody seems to careAn NJ hoops star might have been sold for $300,000 — and nobody seems to care

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019| 12:02

When a five-star basketball recruit from urban New Jersey ends up choosing a middle-of-the-pack college program in Baton Rouge, La., to continue his career, chances are, he wasn’t motivated by an insatiable love of gumbo. So the news this week that Naz Reid, the former Roselle Catholic standout,

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How Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes can earn nation-leading $3 million in bonusesHow Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes can earn nation-leading $3 million in bonuses

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019| 12:00

Rick Barnes’ new contract with Tennessee basketball makes him one of the nation’s highest-paid coaches. But it also lines up a major incentive structure for Barnes. The Vols coach can earn $3 million in one-time bonuses — more than any other head basketball coach among Power 5 public institutions

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NBA Power Rankings: Golden State Warriors Rising in Pursuit of 3-PeatNBA Power Rankings: Golden State Warriors Rising in Pursuit of 3-Peat

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019| 12:00

Last week’s ranking in parentheses. The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov pulled together all the dangling threads connecting Kevin Durant to the Knicks, and, you’ve got to admit, there’s enough there to weave a convincing tapestry. Not that the Knicks would ever have second thoughts about pursuing

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