Day: August 9, 2023

‘They couldn’t stop him’: The oral history of Dirk Nowitzki’s 1998 Nike Hoop Summit‘They couldn’t stop him’: The oral history of Dirk Nowitzki’s 1998 Nike Hoop Summit

August 9, 2023| 20:04

It’s the performance that set in motion a 21-year Hall of Fame career. And it took a secret trip out of Germany to make it happen.

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NHL offseason stock watch: Which teams made biggest jumps, drops?NHL offseason stock watch: Which teams made biggest jumps, drops?

August 9, 2023| 18:38

Much has changed since the Golden Knights hoisted the Stanley Cup. Here are the summer trend reports on all 32 teams.

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75 things for NASCAR’s 75th anniversary: Best title fights75 things for NASCAR’s 75th anniversary: Best title fights

August 9, 2023| 18:23

To celebrate NASCAR’s 75th anniversary, Ryan McGee presents a top-5 list every week for the rest of 2023. This week: the best title fights.

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Ruggs III sentenced 3 to 10 years in fatal DUIRuggs III sentenced 3 to 10 years in fatal DUI

August 9, 2023| 18:14

Former Las Vegas Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs III was sentenced Wednesday to three to 10 years in prison for a November 2021 drunken driving crash that killed a Las Vegas woman and her dog.

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Bucs to start QB Mayfield Friday, Trask next weekBucs to start QB Mayfield Friday, Trask next week

August 9, 2023| 18:13

The Buccaneers will start quarterback Baker Mayfield in Friday’s preseason opener against the Steelers and Kyle Trask next week against the Jets, coach Todd Bowles announced Wednesday.

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Rivera offers mea culpa on Bieniemy commentsRivera offers mea culpa on Bieniemy comments

August 9, 2023| 18:13

Ron Rivera said of discussing Eric Bieniemy’s intensity, “I put my foot in my mouth,” insisting he did not want to portray the new offensive coordinator as too demanding.

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‘The rebuild is over’: How the Orioles became one of the AL’s best‘The rebuild is over’: How the Orioles became one of the AL’s best

August 9, 2023| 18:10

In just a few seasons, the Orioles have gone from terrible to talented — to really, really good. A roster full of some of the AL’s most exciting players will do that.

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Kings Sign Neemias Queta To Standard ContractKings Sign Neemias Queta To Standard Contract

August 9, 2023| 18:09

The Sacramento Kings signed Neemias Queta to a standard NBA contract.

Queta, who was selected with the 39th pick in the 2021 draft, has appeared in 20 games for the Kings over the last two seasons.

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Warriors To Work Out Dion Waiters, Tony Snell, Kent Bazemore, Juan Toscano-Anderson,Trey BurkeWarriors To Work Out Dion Waiters, Tony Snell, Kent Bazemore, Juan Toscano-Anderson,Trey Burke

August 9, 2023| 18:09

The Golden State Warriors will hold free agent workouts with Dion Waiters, Tony Snell, Kent Bazemore, Juan Toscano-Anderson, and Trey Burke, sources told Shams Charania and Anthony Slater of The Athletic.

The workouts are set to take place over the next two weeks.

The Warriors will also work out Harry Giles this week.

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Hart finalizing 4-year, $81M extension with KnicksHart finalizing 4-year, $81M extension with Knicks

August 9, 2023| 17:27

Josh Hart is finalizing a four-year, $81 million contract extension with the New York Knicks, his agents Aaron Mintz, Dave Spahn and Steven Heumann of CAA Sports told ESPN on Wednesday.

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