Sources: Blazers, Lillard agree to $196M dealSources: Blazers, Lillard agree to $196M deal
The super maximum contract extension would keep Damian Lillard in Portland through the 2024-25 season.
Day: June 30, 2019
A completely tone-deaf take on RussellA completely tone-deaf take on Russell
Reds announcer Thom Brennaman said that Addison Russell “had to suffer through” his suspension – which was for domestic violence.
Athletics place Stephen Piscotty on 10-day injured listAthletics place Stephen Piscotty on 10-day injured list
Piscotty will undergo an MRI on Monday after exiting Saturday’s game with a right knee sprain.
Lillard and Blazers finalizing supermax extensionLillard and Blazers finalizing supermax extension
The $196M four-year deal, which will begin in 2021-22, includes a player option in the final year. Lillard has played his entire career in Portland.
Common sense prevails: F1 made the right decision on VerstappenCommon sense prevails: F1 made the right decision on Verstappen
It took a few hours to be confirmed as valid, but Max Verstappen’s victory at the Austrian Grand Prix will live long in the memory.
Winner’s bag: Nate Lashley, Rocket Mortgage ClassicWinner’s bag: Nate Lashley, Rocket Mortgage Classic
Nate Lashley earned his first PGA TOUR win with a final-round 70 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Here’s a look at Lashley’s equipment: Driver: Ping G410 LST (10 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus 6X Length: 45.25 inches (tipped 1 inch) Swing weight: D4 3 Wood: Ping G410 LST (13.5 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus 7X Length: 42.75 inches (tipped 1.5 inches) Swing weight: D2 7 Wood: Ping G410 Shaft: Fujikura Ventus 8X Length: 41 inches (tipped 2 inches) Swing weight: D2+ Irons: Ping i210 (4-PW) Shafts: KBS C-Taper 125 S+ Swing weight: D3 Wedges: Ping Glide 2.0 (50 SS and 54 SS), Ping prototype (60 TS) Shafts: Project X LZ 6.5 Putter: Scottsdale Wolverine C Length, loft, lie: 34.5 inches, 4 degrees, 71 degrees Grip: SuperStroke Slim 3.0 Swing weight: E9 Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Report: Pelicans to sign EuroLeague star Nicolo MelliReport: Pelicans to sign EuroLeague star Nicolo Melli
The Pelicans will need some scoring out of their frontcourt, particularly by players who can stretch the floor.
Steelers WR coach: Donte Moncrief “playing with a lot of confidenceâ€Steelers WR coach: Donte Moncrief “playing with a lot of confidenceâ€
Wide receiver Donte Moncrief is in his first year with the Steelers, but it doesn’t look like he’s had a hard time adapting to a new offense. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger complimented Moncrief’s knowledge of the offense at the end of the offseason program and that the two players have already
Verstappen keeps Austrian Grand Prix victory after investigationVerstappen keeps Austrian Grand Prix victory after investigation
Max Verstappen has kept his remarkable Austrian Grand Prix victory after a stewards’ investigation into his wheel-banging move on Charles Leclerc three laps from the finish came to nothing.
The Ripple Effects of NBA Free Agency’s Early MovesThe Ripple Effects of NBA Free Agency’s Early Moves
The market’s top two point guards, Kyrie Irving and Kemba Walker, are already (ostensibly) off the board. Where does that leave the rest of the free agent market?
