Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard is available for Tuesday’s playoff game against the Dallas Mavericks. Head coach Tyronn Lue confirmed his status to reporters Tuesday evening. “He’s checked every box, and the medical’s doing a great job just making sure he checks those boxes,” Lue said. “We’re never putting a guy on the floor … Read more
Tyrese Maxey’s scorching start to the NBA season earned MVP chants from an appreciative Philadelphia crowd. While his standout season didn’t secure the MVP trophy, it did land him some hardware. The NBA announced Tuesday that Maxey is the winner of the league’s Most Improved Player award. The Philadelphia 76ers guard earned the honor over … Read more
Jerry Jones isn’t upset that the Dallas Cowboys haven’t signed Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb or Micah Parsons to long-term extensions this offseason. In fact, he’s taking all of the blame for the lack of movement. “If you’ve got trouble with when the timing is around here, it’s because I’m not ready to go,” Jones said … Read more
Bulls assistant Chris Fleming will not return to coaching staff; Maurice Cheeks to shift roles originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bulls assistant coach Chris Fleming will not return to head coach Billy Donovan’s staff with the Bulls, according to Bulls PR. Assistant coach Maurice Cheeks will also move off his full-time role on the … Read more
Though he’s been sidelined again due to an injury, Zion Williamson doesn’t think he’ll be out for long. Williamson, who went down with a hamstring injury in their first play-in tournament game last week, thinks it’s “realistic” he can return to the court sooner rather than later. “That is absolutely realistic,” he said, via ESPN’s … Read more
Though he’s been sidelined again due to an injury, Zion Williamson doesn’t think he’ll be out for long. Williamson, who went down with a hamstring injury in their first play-in tournament game last week, thinks it’s “realistic” he can return to the court sooner rather than later. “That is absolutely realistic,” he said, via ESPN’s … Read more
Title-chasing Arsenal host European hopefuls Chelsea on Tuesday in a huge game for both of these London rivals. WATCH ARSENAL v CHELSEA LIVE The Gunners are aiming to stay top of the table and move four points clear of Manchester City (who will have two games in-hand on them) with a win as Mikel Arteta’s … Read more
Erik Jones will miss the NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover after he suffered a spinal fracture in a crash at Talladega. Jones was taken to a Birmingham hospital on Sunday after he was evaluated and released from the infield care center at Talladega. Jones’ car went head-on into the wall during a Stage 3 … Read more
Report: 49ers trading Aiyuk around NFL draft can’t be ruled out originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area General manager John Lynch firmly stated Monday that he wants Brandon Aiyuk to remain with the 49ers for the rest of the wide receiver’s NFL career, but because the two sides haven’t agreed to a new contract, … Read more
Ryan Poles reveals what Bears learned about Caleb Williams at critical dinner with veterans originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Bears general manager Ryan Poles kept his cards close to the vest Tuesday during his pre-draft media availability at Halas Hall. Even though the entire NFL world knows the Bears will … Read more