Texans claim veteran WR Johnson off waiversTexans claim veteran WR Johnson off waivers
The Texans claimed wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers Monday.
Day: December 23, 2024
‘He likes to hit:’ How Packers’ Tucker Kraft is eliciting comparisons to Mark Bavaro, tight ends of yore‘He likes to hit:’ How Packers’ Tucker Kraft is eliciting comparisons to Mark Bavaro, tight ends of yore
Mark Bavaro thinks Kraft is playing tight end ‘the way I was brought up to play it.’
Saints’ Darren Rizzi is staying true to himself in head coaching questSaints’ Darren Rizzi is staying true to himself in head coaching quest
The New Orleans interim coach is seizing his seven-game audition in hopes of fulfilling his lifelong dream.
AP poll breakdown: Andy Katz Q&A, reactions to college basketball rankings (12/23/24)AP poll breakdown: Andy Katz Q&A, reactions to college basketball rankings (12/23/24)
March Madness correspondent Andy Katz went live on Bleacher Report to break down the men’s basketball AP poll and his own Power 37 rankings released on Dec. 23, after the seventh week of the regular season.Vols, Auburn still atop SEC-heavy AP Top 25 pollVols, Auburn still atop SEC-heavy AP Top 25 poll
Tennessee and Auburn remained Nos. 1-2 atop Sports Betting News men’s college basketball poll. It’s a fitting spot for a pair of Southeastern Conference teams considering the league put 10 teams into Monday’s AP Top 25.
Victor Wembanyama: I’m Experiencing Levels Of Freedom I’ve Never Really Had BeforeVictor Wembanyama: I’m Experiencing Levels Of Freedom I’ve Never Really Had Before
Victor Wembanyama has never wanted to put limitations on how he can play and the San Antonio Spurs are abiding by his vision in Year 2 of his NBA career.
“That everyday fight you talk about is something I’ve been through, of course, growing up a lot,” Wembanyama said. “But now, I’m experiencing levels of freedom that I’ve never really had the chance before to have. And for me, it’s also the clearest path into how to get better and how to get to the top level.
“So, it makes sense that we see creativity on the court because I think it’s the best way for me to help my team. They’re not putting me in a box, and I’m not going to, either.”
Of the players to log 350 shots or more this season, Wembanyama ranks 13th in percentage of jump shots taken (63.4%), placing him on a list chock-full of guards and wings.
One source with the Spurs believes Wembanyama is more similar to Kevin Durant than Hakeem Olajuwon stylistically.
“It doesn’t surprise me because it’s conventional wisdom,” interim head coach Mitch Johnson said of the criticism regarding Wembanyama’s penchant for shooting 3s. “For someone that is as in tune with who he wants to be and who he has the potential to be as Victor, it’s our job to respect that and kind of partner with him in growing who that is. I think there’s just an element of understanding sometimes when and how. As he gets more experience, he’s gotten a lot better with that.”
‘Growing Consensus’ Jimmy Butler Likely To Remain With Heat Past Trade Deadline‘Growing Consensus’ Jimmy Butler Likely To Remain With Heat Past Trade Deadline
Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat may not come to terms on a long-term contract, but there is “a growing consensus” that he will likely remain with the franchise past the deadline unless he becomes a distract. Butler has a fairly narrow trade market considering his age, impending free agent status and the more restrictive trade market with the new collective bargaining agreement.
Butler can sign an extension with the Heat worth up to $112.6 million over two seasons. Butler has a $52.4 million player option for 25-26.
“Miami has to do what is best for them, not what is in the best interest for Butler,” a Western Conference executive told ESPN in Orlando.
MLB aggrieved fan index: The 10 most frustrated fan bases of 2024MLB aggrieved fan index: The 10 most frustrated fan bases of 2024
Did your favorite team disappoint you this year? We break down how mad you have a right to be.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard Out For Monday’s Game With IllnessGiannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard Out For Monday’s Game With Illness
The Milwaukee Bucks will be without both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard for Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls with a non-COVID illness. The Bucks have had a number of players sick since their NBA Cup title in LAs Vegas last week.
Lillard has not played since the team’s victory in Las Vegas last Tuesday, sitting for two games over the weekend.
Antetokounmpo missed Saturday’s game on the second night of a back-to-back but entered Monday listed as questionable with back spasms.
OSU hoops rebounds with blowout of No. 4 UKOSU hoops rebounds with blowout of No. 4 UK
Ohio State rebounded from a rough recent stretch to upset No. 4 Kentucky 85-65 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.