LAS VEGAS — Doc Rivers stopped himself from going into a full rant — half baptist preacher, half exasperated coach — when talking about the simplicity of basketball, the simplicity of this NBA Cup. “I’m not gonna get on the soapbox,” Rivers said Saturday. “But I just think, and they’re gonna [blame this] generation, but … Read more
Lions defensive end Za’Darius Smith got away with an illegal hit on Packers quarterback Jordan Love last Thursday because the officials missed it. But the NFL’s disciplinary office saw it. The league has fined Smith $6,722 for a blow to the head/neck area on Love. Smith should have been flagged for roughing the passer on … Read more
Quarterback Blake Horvath led Navy to an upset over Army on Saturday. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.) Navy will take home the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy this year after beating Army, 31-13. The dominant win saw the unranked Midshipmen take down the Black Knights, who are No. 22 in the CFP poll, for the first time in three … Read more
NFL fines Bears lineman hefty sum for hit on 49ers QB Purdy originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After Brock Purdy endured a brief injury scare last weekend, the player responsible for the 49ers’ quarterback’s exit is being held accountable by the NFL. Bears edge rusher Darrell Taylor was fined $16,883 for his hit … Read more
Kerr apologizes for viral rant rebuking refs after Warriors’ loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Minutes after the Warriors’ late loss to the Rockets in Houston on Wednesday, coach Steve Kerr blistered game officials with a scathing rant heard around the basketball world. Three days later, gaining the clarity of … Read more
A skirmish broke out in the second half of the rivalry game between Kentucky and Louisville on Saturday. (Photo by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) In the latest edition of the Kentucky-Louisville men’s basketball rivalry, the No. 5 Wildcats came out on top this year, notching a 93-85 victory in a match that took … Read more
Jordan Gainey lifted Tennessee to a 66-64 win over Illinois on Saturday night. (Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) Jordan Gainey saved the day for Tennessee on Saturday night. Gainey, with the game tied and just about five seconds left on the clock, sprinted the full length of the court and got a last-second contested layup up and … Read more
Maxx Crosby was having another strong season. It didn’t stop a full faceplant by the Raiders. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) Maxx Crosby’s season is over. The Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher announced via Instagram on Saturday that he will not play again this year after aggravating an ankle injury to the point he needs surgery, hours … Read more
Maxx Crosby was having another strong season. It didn’t stop a full faceplant by the Raiders. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) Maxx Crosby’s season appears to be over. The Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher is expected to undergo ankle surgery that will likely end his 2024 season, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. At the very least, Crosby … Read more
Quarterback Blake Horvath led Navy to an upset over Army on Saturday. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.) Navy will take home the Commander in Chief trophy this year, after beating Army 31-13. The dominant win saw the unranked Midshipmen take down the No. 19 Black Knights for the first time in three seasons. Navy quarterback Blake … Read more