Source: Kawhi declines $36M option with ClipsSource: Kawhi declines $36M option with Clips
After declining his player option, the expectation is that Kawhi Leonard will negotiate a new deal to stay with the LA Clippers.
Day: August 1, 2021
Heat decline Iguodala option, pick up Dragic’sHeat decline Iguodala option, pick up Dragic’s
The Heat declined Andre Iguodala’s option for next season but exercised the option on guard Goran Dragic’s contract.
Mets don’t sign top pick Rocker before deadlineMets don’t sign top pick Rocker before deadline
The Mets did not sign first-round selection Kumar Rocker before Sunday’s deadline and will now receive the 11th overall pick in the 2022 draft as compensation.
Sources: Mets don’t plan to sign top pick RockerSources: Mets don’t plan to sign top pick Rocker
The Mets don’t plan to sign first-round pick Kumar Rocker after they had concerns over the results of his physical examination, sources told ESPN.
San Jose Sharks’ Evander Kane denies claim he bet on his own games; NHL will investigateSan Jose Sharks’ Evander Kane denies claim he bet on his own games; NHL will investigate
The National Hockey League will investigate claim San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane bet on his own games. He calls accusation “completely false.”
‘Completely FALSE’: Kane addresses betting claims‘Completely FALSE’: Kane addresses betting claims
Sharks forward Evander Kane is refuting his wife Anna’s allegations that he is addicted to gambling and has bet on — and thrown — his own games.
Xander Schauffele goes from oh-so-close to Olympic goldXander Schauffele goes from oh-so-close to Olympic gold
His career has been filled with oh-so-close finishes, but no major wins. That changed Sunday. Schauffele overcame a home-country favorite and won a gold medal for the United States.
Sources: Ibaka exercises option to stay a ClipperSources: Ibaka exercises option to stay a Clipper
Veteran center Serge Ibaka on Saturday exercised his contract option, worth $9.7 million, to return to the LA Clippers for a second season, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Team USA draws Spain in men’s hoops quartersTeam USA draws Spain in men’s hoops quarters
The three-time reigning Olympic champion Americans will face reigning World Cup champion Spain in the quarterfinals of the men’s tournament at the Tokyo Games on Tuesday.
Source: Mond positive; Cousins a close contactSource: Mond positive; Cousins a close contact
Vikings rookie Kellen Mond has tested positive for COVID-19, a source confirmed to ESPN, and as a result QBs Kirk Cousins and Nate Stanley — both deemed high-risk close contacts — will have to abide by a five-day quarantine.