Another Yankees season full of injuries and wins?Another Yankees season full of injuries and wins?
New York won 103 games last season despite putting an MLB-record 30 players on the injured list. This abbreviated season looks like more of the same.
Day: August 21, 2020
LeBron James pumps up Goodyear after Trump attacks companyLeBron James pumps up Goodyear after Trump attacks company
”Not only has Goodyear been great for my city, for the history of my city, but for the country,” LeBron James told reporters in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, where the NBA is playing during the pandemic. James, who led the Cleveland Cavaliers to their only NBA title during his second stint with the team, has been a steadfast supporter of community improvement projects in Akron.
Top-seeded Lakers, Bucks look to take charge in 1st roundTop-seeded Lakers, Bucks look to take charge in 1st round
The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks have restored some sense of normalcy to these anything-but-normal NBA playoffs.
Column: Could this be the year Cinderella wins NBA title?Column: Could this be the year Cinderella wins NBA title?
More than any other sport, the cream of the NBA assuredly rises to the top in the playoffs. Will a Cinderella team emerge from the pack at Disney World? ”I felt that way coming into the whole thing,” said Rick Carlisle, coach of the seventh-seeded Dallas Mavericks.
Zach Collins will reportedly undergo season-ending ankle surgeryZach Collins will reportedly undergo season-ending ankle surgery
The Trail Blazers will now continue their playoff run without Collins, Rodney Hood, and Trevor Ariza.
Kentucky Derby reverses course, no fans in standsKentucky Derby reverses course, no fans in stands
Churchill Downs initially hoped fans would be allowed to attend the 2020 Kentucky Derby, but coronavirus cases have been rising in Louisville.
Kentucky Derby reverses course, will run without fansKentucky Derby reverses course, will run without fans
Next month’s Kentucky Derby will run without fans at Churchill Downs. It will mark the second Triple Crown race this year without spectators, following the Belmont Stakes in June. The Derby and Kentucky Oaks for fillies were postponed from May 1-2 to Sept. 4-5 because of the coronavirus.
Yankees’ James Paxton injury a strained flexor, no Tommy John surgery recommendedYankees’ James Paxton injury a strained flexor, no Tommy John surgery recommended
The Yankees got some good news Friday afternoon: After Tommy John surgery concerns, James Paxton was diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain of the left forearm flexor.
Milbury faces backlash over ‘insulting comment’Milbury faces backlash over ‘insulting comment’
NBC Sports announcer Mike Milbury is in hot water again for what he said about women during Thursday’s Islanders-Capitals game.