New Pac-12 commish Gould eyeing ‘all options’New Pac-12 commish Gould eyeing ‘all options’
New Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould has a two-year window to consider “all options” for Oregon State and Washington State, as well as the conference itself.
Day: February 29, 2024
Sources: ODU to hire Terps’ Jones as hoops HCSources: ODU to hire Terps’ Jones as hoops HC
Old Dominion is hiring Maryland assistant Mike Jones as its next head coach, sources told ESPN.
Embiid plans return regardless of Sixers’ recordEmbiid plans return regardless of Sixers’ record
Sixers superstar and reigning MVP Joel Embiid says he is aiming to return this season, regardless of what the team’s record is when he’s available to play.
Herro (knee) to miss Finals rematch vs. NuggetsHerro (knee) to miss Finals rematch vs. Nuggets
Heat guard Tyler Herro has been ruled out of Thursday’s 2023 NBA Finals rematch against the Nuggets due to a left knee injury.
‘A season of evolution’: What Klay’s sixth-man role means for the Warriors‘A season of evolution’: What Klay’s sixth-man role means for the Warriors
Klay Thompson coming off the bench once seemed unfathomable, but a change was needed to keep the Warriors season on track.
NHL trade deadline preview for all 32 teams: Players, picks in play, plus what teams should doNHL trade deadline preview for all 32 teams: Players, picks in play, plus what teams should do
Deadline season had been quiet for a while, until Chris Tanev was sent to Dallas. What other moves are in store? Here’s where each team stands.
NASCAR is one barn burner after another. Can it keep it up?NASCAR is one barn burner after another. Can it keep it up?
Last Sunday’s race in Atlanta was the third-closest finish in Cup Series history, so how does NASCAR plan to keep up that kind of excitement?
Hornets Hiring Jeff Peterson As Head Of Basketball OperationsHornets Hiring Jeff Peterson As Head Of Basketball Operations
The Charlotte Hornets are hiring Jeff Peterson as their new head of basketball operations. Peterson replaces Mitch Kupchak, who recently resigned as the Hornets president of basketball operations.
At 35 years old, Peterson will be the NBA’s youngest front office leader. He’s been working in the Brooklyn Nets front office as an assistant to Sean Marks for the past five years.
Peterson played college basketball at Iowa and Arkansas, before finishing his collegiate career at Florida State. He then held various roles with the Atlanta Hawks front office before joining the Nets in 2019.
Most Olympics Roster Spots Already Targeted For Team USAMost Olympics Roster Spots Already Targeted For Team USA
Team USA has ramped up the selection process for this summer’s Olympics in Paris. There are 11 players that the United States are counting on playing or are in strong consideration for a roster spot. The initial 11 are:
- Bam Adebayo – Miami Heat
- Devin Booker – Phoenix Suns
- Stephen Curry – Golden State Warriors
- Anthony Davis – Los Angeles Lakers
- Kevin Durant – Phoenix Suns
- Anthony Edwards – Minnesota Timberwolves
- Joel Embiid – Philadelphia 76ers
- Tyrese Haliburton – Indiana Pacers
- Jrue Holiday – Boston Celtics
- LeBron James – Los Angeles Lakers
- Jayson Tatum – Boston Celtics
None of these players are considered absolute locks as of yet. But all 11 are under strong consideration and have mentioned interest in representing Team USA this summer, provided they are healthy enough to play.
Of that group, Booker, Curry, Durant, Embiid, Holiday, James and Tatum are considered to be the United States core group. Edwards and Haliburton are being considered after strong play at last summer’s FIBA World Cup. Adebayo and Davis are garnering interest for additional frontcourt depth around Embiid.
Team USA Counting On Joel Embiid For OlympicsTeam USA Counting On Joel Embiid For Olympics
Despite Joel Embiid still recovering from surgery to address a torn meniscus, Team USA is counting on the big man for this summer’s Olympics in Paris. Embiid is still committed to playing in the games as well.
Embiid chose to represent the United States on the national team level this past fall. Embiid picked the United States over France and his native Cameroon, both of whom he was also eligible to play for.
The Philadelphia 76ers star had surgery in in early February to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. The Sixers are hopeful that Embiid will return in late March. If he can return and stay healthy through the playoffs, that should open the door for Embiid to join Team USA this summer.