Day: December 13, 2023
Patrick Mahomes defended Kadarius Toney and the Chiefs’ wide receivers Wednesday.
Ohtani sets Fanatics record ahead of L.A. presserOhtani sets Fanatics record ahead of L.A. presser
The Dodgers will officially introduce Shohei Ohtani at a news conference Thursday. Reliever Joe Kelly said he had a chance to talk to the two-way superstar and “he was already working out.”
MLB to give top prospects spring showcase in ’24MLB to give top prospects spring showcase in ’24
Spring Breakout, scheduled to take place March 14-17, will pit an organization’s best prospect group against another team’s in a game that’s part of a doubleheader with a regularly scheduled spring game, the league announced.
Gibson joining Knicks, reuniting with ThibodeauGibson joining Knicks, reuniting with Thibodeau
Taj Gibson agreed to a free agent deal with the Knicks, joining the team on a nonguaranteed deal for the rest of the season, his representative, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, told ESPN.
Michigan’s Howard out and about despite rumorsMichigan’s Howard out and about despite rumors
Juwan Howard has been out and about despite rumors about his job status.
Ruling favors NCAA athletes seeking 2nd transferRuling favors NCAA athletes seeking 2nd transfer
College athletes who were denied the chance to play immediately after transferring a second time can return to competition after a judge issued a restraining order against the NCAA.
Taj Gibson, Knicks Agree To One-Year DealTaj Gibson, Knicks Agree To One-Year Deal
The New York Knicks have agreed to sign Taj Gibson to a one-year deal.
Gibson gives the Knicks veteran depth at center with the injury to Mitchell Robinson. Gibson has played for Tom Thibodeau with the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves and also the Knicks. Gibson spent last season with the Washington Wizards.
The Knicks waived Dylan Windler in a related move.
Draymond Green Ejected After Hitting Jusuf Nurkic In FaceDraymond Green Ejected After Hitting Jusuf Nurkic In Face
Draymond Green was ejected after hitting Jusuf Nurkic in the head with 8:23 left in the third quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ loss to the Phoenix Suns.
Green received a flagrant foul 2 and was ejected from the game.
The ejection represents Green’s third of the season.
Green was most recently suspended for five games after putting Rudy Gobert in a headlock.
Belichick on future: ‘I’m getting ready for K.C.’Belichick on future: ‘I’m getting ready for K.C.’
Patriots coach Bill Belichick deflected multiple questions about his job status Wednesday.
Source: NFL set to decide on 2024 Brazil gameSource: NFL set to decide on 2024 Brazil game
The NFL could award a 2024 regular-season game to Brazil as soon as Wednesday, a source told ESPN.