Author: Mikesportz
The Celtics will be back on the practice floor as a team in preparation for their NBA Finals matchup on Friday. Whether Kristaps Porzingis joins them is not yet clear. Joe Mazzulla did not hint on where exactly Porzingis was in his rehab progression during his media session on Thursday at the Auerbach Center. The Celtics coach did not emphasize that Porzingis had not experienced any setbacks so far during his rehab from a calf strain suffered on April 29. haven’t seen him doing what he’s doing specifically,” Mazzulla said. “But I know he’s getting better each day, I…
A remorseful Jarome Luai wants to leave his spat with Queensland fullback Reece Walsh in the past as he savours a State of Origin recall many thought might not come around again. Always happy to play the role of pantomime villain, Penrith five-eighth Luai was axed by NSW after being sin-binned in Origin II following a set-to with Walsh. The rumbling feud had been sparked in Origin I when Luai had his hair pulled by Walsh, who subsequently ran away to avoid retribution. Luai was hung out to dry by NSW in the aftermath of Origin II but given an…
And just like that, Tennessee is a contender once again. The Volunteers lost a ton of experience and production from last year’s team, headlined by likely lottery pick Dalton Knecht. Santiago Vescovi and Josiah-Jordan James saw their eligibility expire, while Jonas Aidoo and Tobe Awaka hit the transfer portal. Rick Barnes went out and added four veterans from the transfer portal, pairing them up with Zakai Zeigler and Jahmai Mashack. The portal class was topped off last week with the addition of Chaz Lanier, who averaged nearly 20 points per game last season for North Florida. Lanier joining the…
And just like that, Tennessee is a contender once again. The Volunteers lost a ton of experience and production from last year’s team, headlined by likely lottery pick Dalton Knecht. Santiago Vescovi and Josiah-Jordan James saw their eligibility expire, while Jonas Aidoo and Tobe Awaka hit the transfer portal. Rick Barnes went out and added four veterans from the transfer portal, pairing them up with Zakai Zeigler and Jahmai Mashack. The portal class was topped off last week with the addition of Chaz Lanier, who averaged nearly 20 points per game last season for North Florida. Lanier joining the…
West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui appears to have a golden opportunity to land a striker the club has long admired, according to reports. With a revamp of the attacking line high on his agenda, Lopetegui has identified Chelsea’s Armando Broja as a potential target. Lopetegui reportedly views a top-quality centre-forward as the cornerstone of his attacking strategy. While Michail Antonio is expected to remain at the club, he is unlikely to be the regular starter under the new manager. Chelsea’s 22-year-old Albanian striker, Armando Broja, has reportedly fallen out of favour with manager Thomas Tuchel. This has made Broja,…
Man Utd coach Benni McCarthy has given the inside story of why Jadon Sancho refused to apologise to Erik ten Hag earlier this season. The Red Devils winger came off the bench in their first three Premier League matches of the season before Ten Hag left the England international out of his squad entirely for their 3-1 loss to Arsenal in SeptembeTen Hag told reporters that Sancho had been left out due to poor performances in training, which prompted the 24-year-old to take to social media to dismiss his manager’s claims.r.Sancho eventually deleted his post but refused to apologise…
Nearly a decade has passed since Josh Heupel last stepped foot on Owen Field. In less than four months, though, the former national championship-winning quarterback and Oklahoma assistant will return to where it all began — this time on the visiting sideline. As part of Oklahoma’s inaugural SEC slatethis fall, OU will host Heupel’s Tennesseeteam. The Vols will visit Norman on Sept. 21 in what will officially be the Sooners’ first-ever conference game in the SEC. Beyond being a milestone moment for Oklahoma’s program, it will mark a homecoming of sorts for Heupel, who spent two seasons playing quarterback for…
The sports drink updates its biggest campaign in history, modernizing its message for the next generation of athletes. Today marks a historic moment for Gatorade, the world’s leading sports drink brand, as it launches the revival of its largest campaign ever: ‘Is It in You?’ Originally a defining force in sports culture during the 1990s and early 2000s, this legendary campaign featured none other than Michael Jordan — Gatorade’s longest-standing athlete partner, six-time NBA Champion, five-time NBA MVP and 14-time NBA All-Star. Jordan’s unforgettable, Gatorade-colored sweat symbolized the relentless drive and passion inherent in every athlete. Now, Gatorade is breathing…
Not here. Not ever. Not in my backyard. That’s the typical reaction from LeBron haters in Phoenix, a large contingent of Suns fans who do not want him on our basketball team because we don’t want to be the soundtrack for some paternal fantasy; because we have long-held deeply entrenched views of LeBron as a hated villain; because we have waited 56 years for their first NBA championship, and do not want the moment co-opted and controlled by a towering interloper; because we are more than just a sunny and convenient playground for a Hall of
On Thursday, veteran guard Jewell Loyd and the Seattle Storm (4-3) will seek to extend a three-game winning streak — and continue a challenging rookie campaign for Caitlin Clark. Clark comes in off her best scoring game as a pro, but the Indiana Fever (1-7) are still reeling heading into this matchup in Indianapolis. When the two teams met May 22 in Seattle, the Storm needed Loyd’s 32 points to carry them to an 85-83 win. A season ago, Loyd was the WNBA’s leading scorer. The 2015 Rookie of the Year is averaging 19.4 points per game this season, while…