LeBron James said the Lakers “should be fully aware” of the Rockets’ speed now after being caught flat-footed in Friday night’s 112-97 loss in Game 1.
Round 2 of the TOUR Championship begins Saturday from East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. It will conclude on Monday. Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm share the lead at 13 under while Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Abraham Ancer all went low. The opening round began with a staggered leaderboard (click here to see the starting leaderboard). RELATED: Tee times | Staggered start | FedExCup 101 Here’s everything you need to know to follow the action. HOW TO FOLLOW Television: Friday-Saturday, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel). Sunday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3 p.m.-7 p.m. (NBC). Monday, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. (Golf Channel), 1:30-6 p.m. (NBC). PGA TOUR LIVE: Friday, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (Featured Groups). Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (Featured Groups). Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (Featured Groups), 3 p.m.-7 p.m. (Featured Holes). Monday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Featured Groups), 1:30 p.m.-6 p.m. (Featured Holes) Radio: Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. (PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM and PGATOUR.com/liveaudio). CALL OF THE DAY
While the Houston Rockets may be known for their offensive output, it was their defense that got the job done against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. “We’re here. We’re not going [anywhere],” Houston’s Russell Westbrook said.
Ron Capps topped Funny Car qualifying Friday night at the DENSO Spark Plugs U.S. Nationals as the 65-time event winner tries for his first U.S. Nationals victory.
Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins has seen his name raised in trade talks, according to Albert Breer from the MMQB. Rainkins, New Orleans' first-round pick at the 2016 NFL Draft, played in 10 games last season, notching two sacks and 10 tackles. However, the 26-year-old has battled injuries since joining the Saints. Most recently, he's suffered from Achilles issues. In 2020, Rankins is playing on the fifth-year option from his rookie deal. Per Spotrac, that fifth-year option pays him $7.7 million this season
Former Seahawk Jadeveon Clowney is taking things as close to the wire as possible in free agency, leaving fans eager to see where the star edge rusher finally lands. ESPN's Dianna Russini took to Twitter on Friday to share that Clowney's representation has advised him to refrain from signing with a team until the roster-cut process is in full swing. Given that teams could then "possibly have extra money" to offer him. The Titans, Saints, and Seahawks have all expressed serious interest in Clowney, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
In an effort to increase opportunities for minority candidates for NFL jobs covered by the Rooney Rule, it has been suggested to push back hirings until after the Super Bowl each year. ”The whole point of it was to slow down the process, take your time, get the best candidate and make a decision,” Tony Dungy says of the Rooney Rule that was approved in late 2002. Dungy, one of only two African American coaches in the Pro Football Hall of Fame – Fritz Pollard is the other – was in the midst of his Super Bowl-winning career when the Rooney Rule was adopted.
Giannis Antetokounmpo said after Friday’s loss to the Heat that his right ankle, which he tweaked in the first quarter, felt “great” and he could’ve played more.
Heat star Jimmy Butler said he got a big mental push from veteran Udonis Haslem in the third quarter of Friday night’s Game 3 against the Bucks, when Haslem told him, “Do not let us lose this game.”
The Lakers struggle to break free from the Houston Rockets’ stifling defense in a 112-97 loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Friday.
