Sixers’ Maxey wins NBA Sportsmanship AwardSixers’ Maxey wins NBA Sportsmanship Award
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey was named the 2023-24 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner on Thursday.
Day: May 16, 2024
Richardson: Calipari can lead Arkansas to titleRichardson: Calipari can lead Arkansas to title
Arkansas hired John Calipari to lead the program to its first national title since 1994, the year Nolan Richardson’s team won the crown. Richardson said Thursday that Calipari has the “support” and capabilities to end the 30-year drought.
Gottlieb: Possible to balance radio show, coachingGottlieb: Possible to balance radio show, coaching
Doug Gottlieb believes he can effectively balance coaching Green Bay and hosting a national sports radio show. “I know I can do it,” Gottlieb said. “I just have to prove I can do it.”
MLB Power Rankings: The AL and NL Central are rising — which teams are in our top 10?MLB Power Rankings: The AL and NL Central are rising — which teams are in our top 10?
While some of the usual players dominate our list, five of our top teams this week are from two unexpected divisions.
DeMar DeRozan Wants To Return To ChicagoDeMar DeRozan Wants To Return To Chicago
DeMar DeRozan’s three-year contract with the Chicago Bulls is coming to an end. But DeRozan would like to extend that partnership, either via an extension or a new contract as a free agent.
“It’s definitely somewhere I’d like to return to,” DeRozan told Lou Williams about re-signing with the Bulls. “I think more so than anybody. When the job ain’t done with me, Lou, no matter how tough the situation may look, I’m one of those guys that tries to stick it through and try to make something out of nothing.”
DeRozan praised both the city and the Bulls organization.
“The city is great, I love the city. The organization been great, so it’s definitely a place I’d love to return to and take care of unfinished business,” DeRozan said.
Astros’ Blanco gets 10-game ban for sticky gloveAstros’ Blanco gets 10-game ban for sticky glove
Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco was suspended 10 games and fined an undisclosed amount after he was ejected by umpires Tuesday for a foreign substance in his glove.
Scherzer to 60-day IL, can’t return until May 28Scherzer to 60-day IL, can’t return until May 28
Max Scherzer, who has yet to pitch this season, was moved to the 60-day injured list by the Rangers, meaning the earliest he could join the team is May 28.
NHL draft Big Board: Updated top-32 rankings following under-18 championships, draft lotteryNHL draft Big Board: Updated top-32 rankings following under-18 championships, draft lottery
With the draft order set and many prospects’ seasons over, here’s the new list ahead of the draft combine in June.
Makar’s 2 goals help Avs snap skid, force Game 6Makar’s 2 goals help Avs snap skid, force Game 6
Cale Makar scored two goals, and the Avalanche beat Dallas 5-3 in Game 5 on Wednesday night, snapping their three-game losing streak and extending the Western Conference semifinal series.
Ingram wins Masterton trophy for perseveranceIngram wins Masterton trophy for perseverance
Utah goaltender Connor Ingram has won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.