Sam Smith: That’s a lot of ifs there, which isn’t quite a plan yet. I’m not optimistic about Ball, though we all hope he can play again. But if he can come through yet another surgery, it’s actually unfair to expect him to return to a high level of play after basically not playing for three years. And the way it’s sounded almost learning to walk again. I do believe he will play in the NBA again, but it seems a lot to expect it to be next season to the point you look at it like him in 2020.…
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Kris Rhim, ESPNFeb 27, 2024, 04:24 PM ETINDIANAPOLIS — Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz was noncommittal on the futures of wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams and outside linebackers Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa when speaking with reporters Tuesday at the NFL scouting combine.”We’re still working through it,” Hortiz said. “Obviously, the salary cap got bumped up a little bit higher than I think everyone was expecting — a little bit more. It gives us, certainly, some flexibility a little bit. We’ll continue to talk through that over the next couple of weeks and have a plan…
Former Scotland captain John Barclay explains why England’s attack “isn’t functioning” after Steve Borthwick’s side lost 30-21 at Murrayfield in round three of the 2024 Six Nations.Watch Six Nations Rugby Special on BBC iPlayerAvailable to UK users only.
Toss Afghanistan chose to bat vs IrelandAfghanistan have chosen to bat in the one-off Test against Ireland at the Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi announced that wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz would make his Test debut in the match.It is the first Test being played at the Tolerance Oval, which becomes the 122nd ground to host Test cricket. The pitch, with its unknown characteristics, looked very dry. The outfield was expected to be quick.This is only the second time that Afghanistan and Ireland are facing off in a Test, with their first meeting in Dehradun in 2019.Afghanistan have played…
Despite the 0-0 scoreline at GEODIS Park, first-year head coach Sandro Schwarz was ‘satisfied’ with how his New York Red Bulls side performed against Nashville SC in MLS Matchday 1.It was a performance that had everything but a few goals from New York to take home three points to Red Bull Arena on Sunday afternoon. In Schwarz’s first game in charge, his team recorded 55% possession, 18 shots (five on target), and an xG of 1.52 while also rattling the crossbar three times. Red Bulls were clearly the better side up until the 75th minute mark, when Nashville finally decided…
Amid continued speculation in recent months regarding the potential implementation of a new super-lightweight division of sorts at 165lbs – lightweight striking ace, Rafael Fiziev claims he has it on good authority that the UFC are on the cusp of confirming the debut of the weight class. Fiziev, the current number eight ranked lightweight contender – has been sidelined since he suffered his second consecutive loss in the form of a second round TKO defeat to fellow European star, Mateusz Gamrot, suffering a knee injury against the former two-weight KSW gold holder. UFC tipped to introduce new 165lbs division imminently…
NCAA president Charlie Baker believes that the vast majority of college athletes should be very concerned about the potential of legislation that makes them employees of the schools they attend.While speaking with reporters at the NCAA’s Washington office on Friday, Baker expressed concern about the lawsuits the NCAA is facing that could potentially result in athletes being classified as employees. Baker estimated that “95 percent” of colleges nationwide simply would not be able to afford sports if that happened.“You’re talking about 95 percent of colleges that probably spend somewhere between…$40 million and $5 million on college sports, and they lose…
Max Strus in the last 4 minutes of the 4th quarter… ➾ 3:42, 26-ft 3P // 103-110➾ 3:36, 23-ft 3P // 106-110➾ 2:57, 28-ft 3P // 109-113➾ 2:35, 29-ft 3P // 112-113➾ 0:00, 58-ft 3P // 121-119 Not quite McGrady’s 13 points in 35 seconds, but the next best thing. pic.twitter.com/D0colK4rtH — ɴᴏᴛ (@georgemikan) February 28, 2024
Josh Weinfuss, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 27, 2024, 06:02 PM ETCloseJosh Weinfuss is a staff writer who covers the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL at ESPN. Josh has covered the Cardinals since 2012, joining ESPN in 2013. He is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and a graduate of Indiana University. You can follow him via Twitter @joshweinfuss.INDIANAPOLIS — The best is yet to come for Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, his coach, Jonathan Gannon, said Tuesday at the NFL scouting combine.Asked about what Murray’s next step is now that he’s healthy and can fully take part in…
Tim Horan describes Melbourne Rebels’ forward pack as ‘soft’ The Rebels went down 30-3 against the ACT Brumbies The Rebels future is in doubt due to club’s financial issuesBy James Cooney For Daily Mail Australia and Melissa Woods For Australian Associated Press Published: 00:20 EST, 28 February 2024 | Updated: 00:20 EST, 28 February 2024 Wallabies legend Tim Horan described the Melbourne Rebels’ forward pack as ‘soft’ during their shocking 30-3 round-one defeat to the ACT Brumbies, and believes the club is feeling the pinch of off-field issues.The financially-stricken club appear headed for closure after this season, with the franchise in debt of…