Once ‘broken,’ Homa finding groove at PGAOnce ‘broken,’ Homa finding groove at PGA
Transitioning to a new coach and new clubs, Max Homa shot a 7-under 64 in the second round of the PGA Championship on Friday to vault himself into contention.
Day: May 16, 2025
Betting the 2025 Preakness Stakes: What you need to know to make a smart race wagerBetting the 2025 Preakness Stakes: What you need to know to make a smart race wager
The basics and insider intel you need to place your bets for the 2025 Preakness Stakes from Pimlico.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Maple Leafs force a Game 7?Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Maple Leafs force a Game 7?
Toronto must win to to keep the series going. Plus, catch up on Thursday’s highlights and top players.
Myles Turner Considered Likely To Re-Sign With PacersMyles Turner Considered Likely To Re-Sign With Pacers
Myles Turner will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but rival teams expect him to re-sign with the Indiana Pacers. For a player who has been in the NBA 10 years and only played for one franchise, Turner has appeared in an inordinate number of trade rumors during his career.
The Pacers lack depth at center behind Turner and would be unable to functionally replace him in free agency.
Turner averaged 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.0 blocks in 30.2 minutes over 72 games this season. Turner also shot 39.6 percent on 5.5 three-point attempts per game.
If the Pacers re-sign Turner, they may need to explore a trade scenario to position their payroll amid luxury tax concerns.
Kizzire WDs from PGA Championship with injuryKizzire WDs from PGA Championship with injury
American golfer Patton Kizzire withdrew during Friday’s second round of the PGA Championship due to an undisclosed injury.
Stars’ Benn fined $5K for hitting Jets’ ScheifeleStars’ Benn fined $5K for hitting Jets’ Scheifele
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn was fined $5,000 by the NHL on Friday after his exchange with Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele during the third period of Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal series.
Derek Carr retired, then an avalanche of unanswered questions followedDerek Carr retired, then an avalanche of unanswered questions followed
Derek Carr surprisingly announced his retirement on May 10. The decision — and the timing — has insiders throughout the league talking.
Source: 49ers selling 6.2% of team to 3 familiesSource: 49ers selling 6.2% of team to 3 families
The San Francisco 49ers are working to complete the sale of a 6.2% ownership stake in the team to three Bay Area families, a source told ESPN on Thursday.
Spurs’ No. 2 Draft Pick Emerges As Key X-Factor In Giannis Antetokounmpo TradeSpurs’ No. 2 Draft Pick Emerges As Key X-Factor In Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade
The San Antonio Spurs moving up to the No. 2 pick could transform the possibility of a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade destination. San Antonio already had a surplus of future draft capital they could use in a trade, but the assured high value of a No. 2 pick certainly further improves their chances.
Dylan Harper is the consensus second best player in the draft, but his positional overlap with De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle could lead them to trade down for a player that is a better fit while accruing additional assets. The Spurs traded out of No. 8 at last year’s draft with the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 2031 unprotected first rounder and a top-1 pick swap in 2030. Rob Dillingham could have been an intriguing pick for the Spurs, but the optionality of those future picks are certainly far more valuable to them now, especially with their anticipated backcourt crunch if they do keep Harper.
“The focus now in the Giannis situation is the No. 2 pick, which was gotten by the San Antonio Spurs,” said Brian Windhorst on Friday’s Get Up. “Do the Spurs look to make a package offer for Giannis? Or do they look to move it to another team in this draft? There’s a lot of interest in the No. 2 pick in this draft. This will be where the draft is really decided. Giannis will have a play in that as well.”
Many rival executives expect the Spurs to eventually keep the selection to pick Harper.
Sixers Expected To Listen To Offers For No. 3 Overall PickSixers Expected To Listen To Offers For No. 3 Overall Pick
The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to listen to trade offers for the third overall pick. With Joel Embiid and Paul George in their thirties and on max contracts, drafting a young player who may need a few years to develop wouldn’t necessarily be the best strategy if they’re trying to maximize their title odds with their existing core.
If the Sixers keep the pick, it is unclear who they would target at No. 3. Ace Bailey is considered by some to be the third best player in the draft, but he is a prospect who is more theoretical with big upside. Bailey also doesn’t perform well in the kinds of statistical models that Daryl Morey’s front offices are typically known to value.
VJ Edgecombe could be a more logical fit, but his lack of size alongside an already small backcourt of Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain is a drawback.
“I’ve also gotten a wider sense of appreciation from NBA front offices for Edgecombe than Bailey,” writes Sam Vecenie at The Athletic.
Kon Knueppel would fill a need for the Sixers and could contribute right away, but he doesn’t have the type of upside teams typically seek at No. 3. Tre Johnson is a good shooter, but his defensive concerns are legitimate. Khaman Maluach would give the Sixers a backup center option behind Embiid, but No. 3 would be high for him to be selected.