Javonte Cooke, Wolves Agree To Exhibit 10 DealJavonte Cooke, Wolves Agree To Exhibit 10 Deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with Javonte Cooke.
Cooke played for the Iowa Wolves of the G League last season.
Day: September 4, 2023
Two-time Pro Bowl TE Rudolph retires from NFLTwo-time Pro Bowl TE Rudolph retires from NFL
Tight end Kyle Rudolph has retired after a 12-year career spent mostly with the Vikings.
Let’s preview the NFL season: Team-by-team bold predictions, sleeper candidates and what you need to knowLet’s preview the NFL season: Team-by-team bold predictions, sleeper candidates and what you need to know
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 2023 regular season, including how we rank the teams before Week 1.
We simulated the entire season: Top storylines, plus a bird-friendly Super Bowl forecastWe simulated the entire season: Top storylines, plus a bird-friendly Super Bowl forecast
We played out one of our Football Power Index’s 20,000 season sims, from Week 1 through Super Bowl LVIII.
The biggest Lone Star State showdown ever: Why Texas will be rockin’ for Astros-RangersThe biggest Lone Star State showdown ever: Why Texas will be rockin’ for Astros-Rangers
Until they someday meet in October, the three-game series in Arlington is the culmination of 135 years of baseball in Texas.
Giannis and Doncic facing pivotal seasons? Biggest 2023-24 NBA preseason questions and predictionsGiannis and Doncic facing pivotal seasons? Biggest 2023-24 NBA preseason questions and predictions
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Serbian Forward Borisa Simanic Has Emergency Kidney RemovalSerbian Forward Borisa Simanic Has Emergency Kidney Removal
During group play at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Serbian forward Borisa Simanic was elbowed by South Sudan’s Nuni Omot. Simanic immediately went to the floor in pain. He was taken to the hospital and had emergency surgery that night.
We now know that Simanic had to have a kidney removed in a second operation, due to complications from the first surgery. Simanic is expected to remain in Manila for some time to recuperate.
Nuni Omot apologized for the incident, saying it was accidental.
“My apologies, I didn’t mean to make no type of a dirty play. I hope you have a speedy recovery. I pray for you, you’ll be in my prayers,” Omot said. “I’m not a dirty player, I’ve never been a dirty player. From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely apologize to everyone that’s watching and to the player especially.”
Bucks Sign-And-Waive Iverson MolinarBucks Sign-And-Waive Iverson Molinar
The Milwaukee Bucks signed-and-waived Iverson Molinar, sources told Keith Smith of Spotrac.
The Bucks will retain Molinar’s G League rights.
The Bucks also recently signed-and-waived Alex Antetokounmpo.
Team USA Loses To Lithuania, Secure Olympic BerthTeam USA Loses To Lithuania, Secure Olympic Berth
Team USA lost to Lithuania 110-104 in the FIBA World Cup on Sunday.
Team USA will play Italy in the quarterfinals of the tournament. And despite the loss, Team USA secured a berth to next summer’s Olympics.
Anthony Edwards lead the team with 35 points. Lithuania were lead by Mindaugas Kuzminskas, who had 14 points.
Lithuania outrebounded Team USA 43-27 in the game.
Canada Earns Olympic Berth After Defeating Spain 88-85Canada Earns Olympic Berth After Defeating Spain 88-85
Canada beat Spain 88-85 in the second round of the FIBA World Cup, eliminating the defending World Cup champions.
Canada also qualified for next summer’s Olympics with the win.
Canada entered the fourth quarter of the game down 73-61. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored or assisted on Canada’s last 14 points of the game.
Canada are set to play Serbia in the quarterfinals.