2024 NFL Draft: Favorite players outside the top 50

In a kind of snake-eating-tail bit of NFL Draft coverage, I wanted to highlight my favorite prospects that didn’t make the top 50 of my big board. Diet Coke versions of top prospects, developmental guys, ‘tweeners and everything, well, in between. Quarterback I lowered this exercise to players outside of the top 50 to help … Read more

Dray hilariously rejects ‘Splash Cousin’ tag after 3-point outburst

Dray hilariously rejects ‘Splash Cousin’ tag after 3-point outburst originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The “backpack Draymond” memes flooded social media during Draymond Green’s 3-point outburst in the Warriors’ 134-120 win over the Lakers on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, but a new nickname arose on the TNT broadcast. Reggie Miller referred to … Read more

Report: Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore planned significant payroll cuts with Timberwolves

Though their has stalled, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez reportedly planned on a sizable retreat in roster payroll for the franchise — which left majority owner Glen Taylor concerned about the team’s future success, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. According to financial projection documents, per the report, Lore and Rodriguez were planning to lower the … Read more

Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns expected to play before playoffs

Karl-Anthony Towns should be able to rejoin the Minnesota Timberwolves in time for the playoffs after all. The Timberwolves announced Tuesday that Towns, who underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus last month, has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities. Although the team didn’t give a specific date, Towns is “progressing toward his return … Read more

A day after Kentucky resignation, John Calipari is announced as Arkansas’ new coach

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 20: Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats speaks during practice day at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) A day after he resigned at Kentucky, John Calipari is formally Arkansas’ head coach. The Razorbacks announced Wednesday that Calipari is the … Read more