FAU Owls want to be known as ‘selfless guys just trying to get a win’FAU Owls want to be known as ‘selfless guys just trying to get a win’
Florida Atlantic’s trip to the men’s Final Four has seemingly surprised everyone — except the team.
Day: March 29, 2023
Notable Bets: How a text led to a big bet on long shot Florida AtlanticNotable Bets: How a text led to a big bet on long shot Florida Atlantic
David Purdum breaks down all the betting storylines from the NCAA Sweet 16 and Elite Eight.
Silver hopeful of NBA CBA deal by end of weekSilver hopeful of NBA CBA deal by end of week
Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday he is hopeful that a new collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players can get done by the end of this week.
16 Final Four records that teams would like to forget16 Final Four records that teams would like to forget
Here is an unsweet 16 — Final Four records that the holders don’t exactly savor.Is this version of the Timberwolves a real contender?Is this version of the Timberwolves a real contender?
Minnesota’s core is playing together for the first time in months, and it could be key for a playoff push — starting with Wednesday’s game at Phoenix.
NBA Expects CBA Negotations With NBPA To Go Down To Wire Ahead Of Friday’s Opt-Out DeadlineNBA Expects CBA Negotations With NBPA To Go Down To Wire Ahead Of Friday’s Opt-Out Deadline
Adam Silver said at a press conference on Wednesday that he expects negotations between the NBA and NBPA to go down to the wire ahead of Friday’s deadline.
While the two sides have made progress, there is still significant work to be done to complete a new collective bargaining agreement.
“There still is a gap, though, between where we feel we need to be in order to get a deal done,” said Silver.
The NBA intends to opt-out of the current collective bargaining agreement if a deal isn’t reached by midnight on March 31st, though Silver did raise the possibility of another extension.
Zion Williamson Working Out, Will Be Re-Evaluated In The Middle Of Next WeekZion Williamson Working Out, Will Be Re-Evaluated In The Middle Of Next Week
Zion Williamson is participating in on-court workouts and will be re-evaluated next week ahead of a potential return, according to Chris Haynes of TNT.
“As of right now, the plan is to be re-evaluated at some point in the middle of next week. And at that juncture, the Pelicans will only have about two games left on the schedule,” said Haynes.
Haynes added that it is not a given that Williamson will be cleared at that time.
Williamson has been out since early January with a hamstring strain.
“During the process of trying to return, he did suffer a setback which is prolonging his return,” said Haynes.
Pitch clock shaved 26 minutes off spring gamesPitch clock shaved 26 minutes off spring games
The use of a pitch clock shaved 26 minutes off spring training games this year as MLB is set to use it for the first time in regular-season games Thursday.
Sources: Gimenez, Guardians reach extensionSources: Gimenez, Guardians reach extension
The Guardians and second baseman Andres Gimenez have reached an agreement on a contract extension.
Astros to repeat? Ohtani for MVP and Cy Young?! Predicting the 2023 MLB seasonAstros to repeat? Ohtani for MVP and Cy Young?! Predicting the 2023 MLB season
Can the Padres go all the way? Will Ohtani win MVP? Our experts make their predictions for the baseball season.