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Steeplechaser stumbles through water barrier, tumbles over last hurdle to miss Olympic spot

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Steeplechaser Olivia Markezich stumbled through the water after one jump, then barely regained her balance, only to tumble to the ground after clearing the final barrier. With the finish line and a potential trip to Paris in sight, those falls dropped her from second to sixth place Thursday night. They also offered a painful reminder of what's really at stake at Olympic track and field trials. “My legs couldn’t keep up with...

“We really want the kid” - Mark Cuban fell in love with Doncic after a 3-point performance against Westbrook and OKC Thunder

Mark Cuban was impressed with how a young Luka Doncic carried himself against Westbrook and OKC Thunder, despite only scoring 3 points on 1-of-5 shooting.

Trevor Lawrence, wife announce they are expecting first child after $275 million contract extension

Shortly after inking one of the richest deals in NFL history, Trevor Lawrence announced that he and his wife are expecting their first child.

Rob Pelinka lays out Lakers’ plan for Bronny James after NBA Draft

The Los Angeles Lakers made something of an expected splash in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday, selecting LeBron “Bronny” James Jr. with the No. 55 pick. But the Lakers didn’t do it without a plan. Speaking with reporters after the pick that many were waiting for, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka explained a bit more of the pro...

Nika Muhl Breaks The Internet With Eye-Catching Outfit Before Caitlin Clark WNBA Showdown

WNBA rookies Caitlin Clark and Nika Muhl were rivals back in college. Because Muhl went to UConn and Clark went to Iowa, they didn't square off in the regular season. But the two teams did match up against one another in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. And while Clark's Hawkeyes won that game, ...

2024 NHL Mock Draft 8.0: Final Edition Picks 1-65

With the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery having come and gone, the focus now shifts toward the actual. SportsGrid mocks the 32 teams and their first-round picks.

Missouri governor explains if Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs will leave Arrowhead Stadium

Kansas and Missouri have started a massive battle to convince the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes. The Kansas City Chiefs have to decide if Patrick Mahomes will play the rest of his career at Arrowhead Stadium or if the Super Bowl champions go to Missouri to find a new home. Just a few days ago, Kansas approved a plan to finance a modern venue for Chiefs and Royals. Now, with all the pressure mounting on, Missouri’s governor, Mike Parson, finally...

Josh Hader reminder of dangerous trade deadline for promising Mets

Josh Hader arrives at Citi Field on Friday not just as the closer for the suddenly red-hot Astros, but also as a reminder of the dangers of the trade deadline. The Mets, by virtue of their stunning reversal over the past few weeks, have gone from likely deadline sellers to perhaps buyers, just 1 ¹/₂ games out of a wild-card spot. Another option, as The Post’s Mike Puma noted recently, is doing both, potentially moving some starting pitchers with...

Caitlin Clark Shares Inspiring ‘Priority’ For After WNBA Season

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is roughly halfway through her first season in the WNBA. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft, Clark hasn't had much free time to dedicate to non-basketball causes since entering the league. That's something she plans to change after her rookie season with the Fever. On Thursday ahead of a matchup against ...

Caitlin Clark Used One Word To Describe Fever Star’s Injury Return

Clark needed one word to describe her teammate's return...

LIV Golf dealt hammer blow with just six events of season remaining

With six events remaining on the 2024 LIV Golf calendar, the controversial Saudi-backed rival to the PGA Tour is without a paid streaming partner following a sudden breakdown

Report: Alabama to pay Nick Saban $500,000 per year in new role

Former Alabama coach Nick Saban is in a new role with the Crimson Tide, playing an administrative role where his immense knowledge can be tapped into for the benefit of the program. And his salary in that role has been revealed. According to the Tuscaloosa News, Saban will be paid $500,000.04 per year. Saban explained what he hoped to accomplish in...

Ranking College Football's Top 20 Defenses for the 2024 Season

Defense is often forgotten but a good defense is still critical to having a successful team. Who are the top 20 defenses for the 2024 college football season?

"Son, I've got 10 fingers and 11 rings. Who do you think is right?" - Bill Russell once clashed with a young Bob Lanier during a Pistons workout

Lanier talks about how he and Russell clashed during a Pistons practice.

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Olivia Dunne Signs Multi-Million NIL Deal: Continues to Lead Collegiate Athletics’ Massive Shift

Lakers begin filling out Summer League roster with multiple undrafted free agent signings

With the 2024 NBA Draft in the rearview mirror, the Lakers have begun filling out their Summer League roster with Exhibit-10 signings.

Charlie Woods shines with spectacular bunker shot in round 1 of the Future Masters in Dothan

Charlie Woods shines with spectacular bunker shot in round 1 of the Future Masters in Dothan

Celtics Select Anton Watson with 54th Pick in 2024 NBA Draft

Scouting report on former Gonzaga Bulldog Anton Watson, who the Boston Celtics selected 54th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Diana Taurasi’s blunt four-word response to Caitlin Clark question ahead of first showdown

Diana Taurasi and Caitlin Clark will face off for the first time on Sunday in Phoenix, and the game should not be short of drama in a duel of old school and new school. Taurasi, 42, has spoken out about Clark’s transition from college to the WNBA, previously warning that “reality is coming” for the Fever rookie. However, the three-time WNBA champion and 10-time All-Star didn’t have much to say Wednesday when asked about the highly anticipated...

Tim Weah's loss of composure leads to red card, costs United States at Copa America

ATLANTA (AP) — Tim Weah's momentary lapse in judgment could become a big blemish on his career. Especially if the United States fails to advance at the Copa America. Weah’s straight red card forced the U.S. to play with 10 men for the majority of the game against Panama. The Americans lost 2-1 on Thursday night and are in danger of failing to advance past the first round of their biggest test ahead of the 2026 World Cup. U.S. coach Gregg...

Lakers Signing Big East Scoring Leader Quincy Olivari

The Los Angeles Lakers are signing undrafted Xavier guard Quincy Olivari to an Exhibit 10 contract for training camp, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Olivari is 6-foot-3 and averaged 19.1 points to lead the Big East in scoring with the Musketeers this past season.

Day 5 Results from the 2024 Olympic Track and Field Trials

Cole Hocker took down American record-holder Yared Nuguse in the 1500 meters on Monday night.

DJ Burns agrees to Cavs deal after draft snub

There are a lot of March Madness greats who fail to get selected into the NBA Draft. DJ Burns was the latest one to join this long list of players. He led the NC State basketball squad to an unlikely Final Four appearance but not a lot of front offices were enamored by his style […] The post DJ Burns agrees to Cavs deal after draft snub appeared first on Cavs Nation.

Carlos Rodon gets clobbered again as Yankees’ losing skid hits four games

TORONTO — In a span of three starts, Carlos Rodon’s ERA has inflated from 2.93 to 4.42, and that is not just the work of the Canadian exchange rate. Neither is the Yankees going from 49-21 to 52-31 in just over two weeks. But one of the key components fueling their recent skid has been their starting pitching falling off, which continued Thursday night at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays became the latest team to pounce on Rodon and his fastball,...

Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Leaves Freddie Freeman Speechless

Standout Dodger Shohei Ohtani's extraordinary achievements left Freddie Freeman searching for words.

Yankees bench 2 starting infielders from lineup

Yankees manager Aaron Boone benched starting second baseman Gleyber Torres in the final game of a two-game set against the […]

Watch: Bronny James & Family Celebrate Being Drafted

On Day 2 of the 2024 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers finally got the chance to make LeBron James’ dream a reality when they took Bronny James with the No.

Magic Johnson excitedly welcomes Bronny James to Lakers: ‘Historic moment’

Bronny James has arrived — and the NBA world is greeting him. The Lakers selected the son of LeBron James with the 55th pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday, and it stirred up a storm across social media platforms. Former Lakers legend Magic Johnson was one of many who is thrilled to see how the new James tandem will fare in the league. “Congratulations to Bronny James on being drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers,” Johnson...

Dodgers bat boy 'saves $700m star Shohei Ohtani's life' with incredible barehanded catch

A Los Angeles Dodgers bat boy may have saved the life of baseball's biggest star, Shohei Ohtani, as he made an incredible barehanded catch while standing on the team's dugout steps.

Moment massive sinkhole opens on soccer field captured on surveillance video

Surveillance video captured the moment a giant sinkhole opened up in the middle of a soccer field in a park in Alton, Illinois, on Wednesday, June 26.

Yankees officially lose AL East lead and made sure it was embarrassing too

The Yankees have officially fallen out of first place in the AL East standings behind the Baltimore Orioles and it came with more than just a tinge of embarrassment.

The next potential WNBA star would dwarf the competition

At 7-foot-3, Zhang Ziyu is unofficially the tallest female basketball player of all time. And even though she just made her international tournament debut in the FIBA Under-18 Women’s Asia Cup, she has been immediately dominant.

Mariners' Trade Acquisition Set For Another Big Step in Injury Recovery

Seattle Mariners' reliever Gregory Santos has one more big test to pass before he heads out on a very important minor league rehab assignment.

Greg Olsen thinks NFC favorite is clear

"They are paying their quarterback relatively nothing compared to the market and they have arguably the best coach and the best scheme," Olsen said, via NBC Sports Bay Area.

Injured San Francisco Giants Ace Favored to be Traded Away at Deadline

The San Francisco Giants are likely going to shop their injured veteran pitcher on the trade market ahead of the MLB deadline.

German runner Alica Schmidt in images

German runner Alica Schmidt in images

Bulls make surprising post-draft signing, add All-Big Ten shooting guard

The Chicago Bulls continued their aggressive offseason on Thursday night, signing a 6'6" wing from Illinois to a special contract.

Angel Reese, A'ja Wilson Postgame Interaction Turning Heads

Angel Reese spotted with A'ja Wilson postgame.

NFL issues statement after being ordered to pay $4.7 billion in Sunday Ticket lawsuit

A federal judge has ordered the NFL to pay $4 billion in damages in the Sunday Ticket class action lawsuit, with the NFL planning to appeal the violations

Bomani Jones Calls Out LeBron James For 'Embarrassing' Decision

You can count Bomani Jones among the people who isn't a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers drafting Bronny James. After the Lakers made LeBron's oldest son the No. 55 overall pick in the second round of the NBA Draft Thursday evening, Jones took to X/Twitter to express his disapproval. "Still can’t ...

Alex Cora has ‘greedy’ message to Red Sox owners in dig at Yankees

Red Sox manager Alex Cora is asking for upper-level assistance after leading Boston on a hot steak. When speaking to media before Wednesday’s game against the Blue Jays, Cora — whose team has won eight of its last 10 games — imbued Boston brass to be proactive and improve the team before the July 30 MLB trade deadline. “We’ll see what happens in a month, month and a half. We’ve just got to keep playing better baseball,” Cora said, per CBS in...

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Jason Whitlock Took A Dirty But Interesting Shot At The Lakers For Drafting Bronny James & NBA Fans Are Upset With Him

After LeBron James’ son, Bronny James, went undrafted in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft, speculation arose regarding the Los Angeles Lakers’ interest in Bronny. The rumor came to fruition by letting the father-son duo etch their name in history as the first active father-son duo in the NBA. Meanwhile, famous American columnist … The post Jason Whitlock Took A Dirty But Interesting Shot At The Lakers For Drafting Bronny James & NBA Fans...

Geno Auriemma fires strong Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese message to WNBA vets

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky have brought a lot of attention to the WNBA, and some believe that the two have received unfair treatment from veteran players who are jealous that they did not get the same level of attention when they came into the league. UConn

Missouri finally fighting back to keep Chiefs from move to Kansas

Kansas has been vying to move the Chiefs (and Royals) to their state from Missouri, but the Show Me State is now looking like it's prepared to fight back thanks to the governor.

Bronny James rookie contract, explained: How much will LeBron's son make during 2024-25 NBA season?

Bronny James could receive a solid, if unspectacular, contract offer as a second-round selection in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Sha'Carri Richardson Just Dominated Her 200-Meter Heat

Sha'Carri Richardson was on cruise control in her opening 200 meter heat at the United States Olympic track trials Thursday night. Richardson clocked a 21.99, the second-fastest time in the world this year, to easily win the first heat at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Richardson, who has already ...

Bryce Harper Now Injured as Phillies’ Night Turns From Bad to Worse

The Philadelphia Phillies now have a second player to keep an eye on going into this weekend’s action.

Caitlin Clark Makes Honest Kate Martin Admission Amid WNBA Career

Clark made an honest admission about Martin...