OKLAHOMA CITY — Well, that was fun. In easily their most impressive win of the season, the SGA-less Oklahoma City Thunder were able to blowout the Boston Celtics in a historic display of offense, 150-117. In what looked like to be a near-guarantee loss with the late scratch of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder turned in … Read more
Masanori Udagawa/Getty Images Jarrell Brantley throws down a big dunk for the Breakers in the win over the Wildcats. At TSB Stadium, New Plymouth: NZ Breakers 97 (Barry Brown Jr 23, Izayah Le’afa 18, Rayan Rupert 14, Derek Pardon 13) beat Perth Wildcats 94 (Bryce Cotton 32, Brady Manek 20, Corey Webster 19). 1Q: 22-17; … Read more
The long-awaited report of official recommendations from the NCAA Division I Transformation Committee was released Tuesday, and among the most notable items in the 39-page document is the previously reported action that would enable Division I sports to field postseason tournaments that accommodate as much as 25% of a sport’s membership. The caveat being: only … Read more
Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in Cincinnati, after suffering cardiac arrest during a game against the Bengals on Monday night. The Bills’ second-year safety remains in critical condition, as the team and the NFL continue to provide updates as they become available. The NFL community and fans continue to pour out their support … Read more
Gregg Berhalter US Soccer and Gregg Berhalter have both released separate statements regarding an incident between the latter and his wife which took place over 31 years ago, as US Soccer is investigating the incident which is at the center of an alleged blackmail claim. In a statement US Soccer confirmed that their independent investigation … Read more
The United Cup began six days ago in three cities across Australia, with 18 nations competing in six groups. Now, it’s down to just six. Wednesday’s City Finals in Sydney, Perth and Brisbane will feature five matches (two women’s and men’s singles and one mixed doubles) in two sessions. Four of the top five seeded … Read more
Celtics-Thunder takeaways: C’s defense reaches new low in blowout loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics’ four-game road trip is off to a dismal start. After dropping Sunday’s game in Denver, the C’s were outclassed by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, 150-117. OKC led by as many as 37 points … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — 247Sports national analysts got an initial opportunity Tuesday to see the West squad during All-American Bowl practice, which continues throughout the week. We provide a rundown of the top performances on both sides of the ball, plus some additional notes from the two-session, morning-and-afternoon practice schedule at Trinity University. ALPHA DOG: Yhonzae … Read more
Fox affirms elite status with fourth-quarter explosion vs. Jazz originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayare There is a new “King of the Fourth Quarter” in the NBA this season and his name is De’Aaron Fox. In the Kings’ (20-16) 117-115 win over the Utah Jazz (19-21) at Vivint Arena on Tuesday night, Fox decimated the … Read more
True progress is difficult to see three years into Rivera’s tenure originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington He Jan. 2, 2020, Ron Rivera was introduced as Washington’s new head coach. During his first presser, Rivera — wearing a gray jacket, white shirt, all-burgundy tie and pin on his lapel featuring what is now the team’s … Read more