Day: August 29, 2020

Stoelting returns from maternity break to share LPGA leadStoelting returns from maternity break to share LPGA lead

August 29, 2020| 2:08

Jackie Stoelting returned from a 14-month maternity break to take a share of the first-round lead Friday in the LPGA Tour’s Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. With her mother with her to look after son Baron, the 34-year-old Stoelting had a bogey-free 7-under 64 – playing her first nine in 5-under 30 – to join Anna Nordqvist and rookie Esther Lee atop the leaderboard. ”Didn’t really have many expectations, but also have an extremely different perspective on life now that I’m a mom,” Stoelting said.

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Brooks joins push for Rupp Arena name changeBrooks joins push for Rupp Arena name change

August 29, 2020| 1:57

“Just because I go and play basketball ... that does not mean I don’t have morals and values and opinions and views on certain things.”

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Isiah Thomas has All-Star MVP trophy returned after theft from high schoolIsiah Thomas has All-Star MVP trophy returned after theft from high school

August 29, 2020| 1:51

The trophy emerged from the wild earlier this month when an auction house put it up for bidding.

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It's not on Black people – or Black athletes – to save the worldIt's not on Black people – or Black athletes – to save the world

August 29, 2020| 1:51

Following a week where NBA players walked out to protest racial injustice and force impactful change, Sports Betting News senior NBA writer Vince Goodwill explains why it's not on Black people – or Black athletes – to enact progress in this country.

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Russell Westbrook practices, expected to return Saturday in Game 5Russell Westbrook practices, expected to return Saturday in Game 5

August 29, 2020| 1:35

He should bring pace and an attacking style to a series where the Thunder guards have dominated the past couple of games.

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Jason Terry grateful for opportunity to play for legendary Arizona coach Lute OlsonJason Terry grateful for opportunity to play for legendary Arizona coach Lute Olson

August 29, 2020| 0:02

Former Arizona star and current Wildcat assistant coach Jason Terry talks on Friday about his final conversation with legendary coach Lute Olson. The Hall of Fame mentor told Terry: “Aren’t you glad your mother let you get on that plane and come to Tucson?” Olson passed away on Thursday, August 27 at the age of 85.

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Passan: MLB’s first foray into social justice activism was a disorganized mess — and that made it perfectPassan: MLB’s first foray into social justice activism was a disorganized mess — and that made it perfect

August 29, 2020| 0:00

The week the sport celebrated Jackie Robinson Day, players showed that in baseball, the most powerful thing isn’t your arm or your bat. It’s your voice.

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Yanks’ Judge lands back on IL with strained calfYanks’ Judge lands back on IL with strained calf

August 29, 2020| 0:00

The Yankees placed right fielder Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list with a strained left calf, just days after the star slugger returned.

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