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Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier made a very poor decision late in the fourth quarter against the Warriors at Spectrum Center on Sunday night. Luckily for him, it didn't end up costing his team. With the Hornets leading 104-102 and in possession of the ball with 25.7 seconds remaining in regulation, Rozier received the ball deep within Charlotte's own defensive zone, presumably in an effort to stretch Golden State's defense. But rather than take more time off the clock or create more space, Rozier did the opposite and cornered himself between the right sideline and halfcourt. The Warriors swarmed him, with Draymond Green managing to gain enough possession to force a jump ball. Suddenly, the Warriors just needed to win the tip to have a chance to either tie or win the game on the last possession, and they had the taller of the two layers involved in the jump ball. Rozier is listed at 6-foot-1. Green is several inches taller than that, not to mention his 7-foot wingsp...

Getty Image Former ESPN NBA writer Chris Palmer found himself in a bit of hot water with NBA fans after he made a bizarre claim about his relationship with Kobe Bryant on Twitter. According to Palmer, Bryant revealed to him and no one else, including his wife Vanessa, the real reason why he changed his jersey number from 8 to 24. Palmer went on to say that he would never tell anyone why Kobe decided to change his jersey number. Kobe Bryant switched from No. 8 to No. 24. There are a lot of theories why he chose 24. He would put misleading stories in the media. But I know exactly why. Because he told me. I will never reveal it. As long as I so shall live. — Chris Palmer (@ChrisPalmerNBA) August 13, 2021 He didn't tell Vanessa. He didn't tell Rob Pelinka. He told me. I'm the only person who knows. You will never find out why. — Chris Palmer (@ChrisPalmerNBA) August 13, 2021 He didn't tell Vanessa. He didn't tell Rob Pelinka. He told m...

Lee Westwood, who many considered the front-runner for the job, isn't going to be captain of the next European Ryder Cup team. When golf's most anticipated biennial contest goes to Italy in 2023, someone other than the 48-year-old Englishman will be leading the Old World against the Americans. As first reported by the Daily Telegraph, Westwood, much to the surprise of those who assumed he was something of a shoo-in for the position, told Golf Digest on Monday that he wishes to focus on his playing career. Which is fair enough, at least in one respect. None of the recent European skippers have been anywhere near Westwood's level of play when they took on the job. Currently, the 11-time Ryder Cup veteran is the 38th best golfer on the planet. Only six European players are ranked higher. ...

Record: 17-3 Pace: 101.4 (4) OffRtg: 110.8 (7) DefRtg: 103.7 (3) NetRtg: +7.1 (3) It's kind of remarkable that the Suns, having reached The Finals in July, have been able to stay focused on the task at hand from night to night early in the season. They've played some close games against bad and shorthanded teams, but there should be minimal nitpicking of a 16-game winning streak. The Suns' third-ranked defense isn't one that allows itself to get into rotation much. According to Second Spectrum, they rank last in the percentage of ball screens (3%) that they've defended with "blitz" or "show" coverage. But they chose to put themselves into rotation several times against the Knicks on Friday, doubling Julius Randle when he ventured near the paint and rotating from there. For the most part, the results were good. Chris Paul said afterward that head coach Monty Williams asked the players how they wanted to defend Randle. They chose to bring ...

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CBS Sports/Getty Images The festive period is beginning this week with multiple matches per week happening through the end of the year. The most wonderful time of the year for soccer viewership where you can watch soccer while spending time with avoiding your families. This week is highlighted by Juventus hosting Atalanta but also has some great fixtures around the world as MLS Cup playoffs are in full swing and Chelsea hosts Michael Carrick and Manchester United. 5. Philadelphia Union vs. Nashville SC Date:  Sunday, Nov. 28 |  Time:  3 p.m. ET TV: ESPN | Live stream:  fuboTV -- Try for free   Caesars Sportsbook Odds:  Philadelphia Union +110; Draw +220; Nashville SC +280 Why watch: Two of the best t...

4:45 PM ET The Milwaukee Bucks are signing four-time All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins, sources told ESPN on Sunday. Cousins, 31, will sign a non-guaranteed deal to join the defending NBA champions, sources said. Teams must guarantee contracts for the balance of the season by Jan. 7. The Bucks have been without center Brook Lopez because of a back injury and needed some more size to bolster their front line. Cousins played parts of the 2020-21 season with the Houston Rockets and LA Clippers, including some significant stretches of good play in the Clippers' run to the Western Conference finals. Cousins has averaged 20.4 points and 10.6 rebounds in his 10-year NBA career, which includes two significant lower-leg injuries in recent years -- a torn ACL and an Achilles tear. He has been a four-time All-Star and a two-time All-NBA second-team selection (2015 and 2016). He played seven years with the Sacramento Kings until a trade to New Orleans in 2017, and signed successive free-agent d...

By John Williams | November 28, 2021 7:00 am CT It was a disappointing way to end the regular season for the Oklahoma Sooners who fell to Oklahoma State 37-33 in Stillwater. The Sooners drop to 10-2 while the Cowboys move to 11-1 and will take on Baylor for the Big 12 championship next Saturday in Arlington. After a wild weekend, the Cowboys have a chance to earn a place in the College Football Playoff, while the Sooners will await the conclusion of championship weekend to find out which bowl game they'll be playing in. Though it was a disappointing loss, the team gave a great effort and Caleb Williams put them in a position to win the game at the end. They weren't able to make the plays at the end and the Sooners head back to Norman looking ahead to 2022. Let's take a look at what Lincoln Riley had to say following the Sooners...

Contact: Jon Ross 517.332.5046 or media@mhsaa.com EAST LANSING, Mich. – Nov. 23 – The Michigan High School Athletic Association 11-Player Football Finals will return this weekend to Bally Sports Detroit's primary and PLUS channels, with streaming audio available at MHSAANetwork.com. Following is a game-by-game TV schedule, including BSD channel and broadcasters: FRIDAY (Nov. 26) Division 8 – 10 a.m. – Beal City (12-1) vs. Hudson (13-0) – BSD primary – Evan Stockton, analyst Rob Rubick, reporter Brooke Fletcher Division 2 – 1 p.m. – Traverse City Central (12-1) vs. Warren De La Salle Collegiate (12-0) – BSD PLUS – Stockton, Rubick and Fletcher Division 6 – 4:30 p.m. – Warren Michigan Collegiate (11-2) vs. Lansing Catholic (12-1) – BSD PLUS – Dan Dickerson, analyst Justin Cessante, reporter Dannie Rogers Division 4 – 7:30 p.m. – Hudsonville Unity Christian (13-0) vs. Chelsea (13-0) – BSD primary – Matt Shepard, analyst John Wangler, Rogers SATURDAY...

Mar 27, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Loyola-Chicago Ramblers guard Braden Norris (4) shoots the ball against Oregon State Beavers guard Ethan Thompson (5) and forward Rodrigue Andela (34) in the second half during the Sweet 16 of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports The Loyola Chicago Ramblers (3-0) aim to extend a three-game win streak when they host the UIC Flames (2-1) at 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Joseph J. Gentile Center. How to Watch Loyola Chicago vs. UIC Game Day: Saturday, November 20, 2021 Game Time: 4:00 PM ET TV: NBC Sports Networks Arena: Joseph J. Gentile Center Live Stream on fuboTV: Start with a 7-day free trial! Loyola Chicago vs UIC Betting Information Favorite Spread Total Loyola Chicago -18 137.5 points Key Stats for Loyola Chicago vs. UIC Last year, the 71 points per game the Ramblers put up were only 1.3 fewer points than the Flames gave up (72.3). The Flames put up 11.6 mor...

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 10, 2021  –  The Oklahoma City Thunder announced today that Nick Collison will be named Special Assistant to Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti.  In his new role, Collison will continue to enhance his front office acumen while working closely with Presti and other key front office personnel on short-term and long-range initiatives and projects for the Thunder across many facets of basketball operations.   Prior to taking on his current position, Collison served the past two seasons as Basketball Operations Representative for the Thunder.  In his previous role, Collison had touchpoints throughout the organization and the opportunity to develop his basketball operations skillset following his 14-season playing career with the Thunder franchise.  Collison is part of a group of other former Thunder players who are currently contributing to the organization as staff members, includi...

By Bryan Manning | November 26, 2021 1:04 pm ET The Washington Football Team will not be called the "Football Team" much longer, according to head coach Ron Rivera. In an appearance on the "Rich Eisen Show," Rivera discussed several topics, including his health, proton therapy, his current team, and Eisen wrapped things up by asking the head coach did he know the new team name. Here's Rivera's response: "I have an idea," Rivera said. "I know that there are three finalists and, I know we are getting ready to order everything and when they all of that, we will know for sure." Rivera then joked with Eisen his choice: "I like the Golden Retrievers," Rivera said. Before wrapping things up, Eisen asked Rivera for a timeline on the new name. "Very shortly, I know it's coming,...

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Getty Images The United States women's national team will head to Australia to face the Matildas for two friendlies in 2021. The two teams last met during the Tokyo Games this summer, competing in group play and the bronze medal match, where the U.S. earned the medal in a 4-3 victory over the Matildas. The matches are happening in cooperation with Football Australia, the U.S. Soccer return to play protocols and guidelines, and the Australia government's COVID-19 travel protocols. The back to back friendlies will serve as the final pair of matches for the USWNT to close out the calendar year, and the games will mark the first trip to Australia for the USWNT in 21 years. The two matches also mark the first trip for the USWNT to Australia since the country wa...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee softball head coach Karen Weekly has announced the addition of 10 signees for the program's 2022 recruiting class. The group features eight field players and two pitchers, with all 10 set to begin their freshman campaigns on Rocky Top next fall.   Tennessee's 2022 class was tabbed top 10 in the country by Extra Inning Softball, ranking No. 7 overall and fourth among programs from the Southeastern Conference. The class includes five players that are currently rated in the Extra Elite 100 players rankings and six ranked inside the top 200.   "We are excited about the group of young women joining us in the fall of 2022," Weekly said. "They are talented, competitive, and address several position needs in a year where we will have a large graduating class. More important, they are exceptional students who embrace the legacy of academic and athletic success in the Lady Vol softball program. Our staff is excited to mentor ...

"Right away, I'm like, 'I've got to find out who this kid is,'" Bracco said. "I didn't know he was a year younger. I'm just like, 'I've got to get this kid with our group, because he just moves the puck so well.' He was Adam like he is now when he was 4 years old, which is really scary." Bracco laughed. Fox was in a New York Rangers jersey.  "It was down past his knees," Bracco said. "It was hilarious." Fox will wear a Rangers jersey in the 2021 NHL Thanksgiving Showdown on Friday (1 p.m. ET; ESPN+, ABC, SN, NHL LIVE). Only this time, the jersey won't be too big, the rink will be in Boston, and Fox's old friend McAvoy will be on the other side playing for the Boston Bruins. After playing together for years with the Long Island Gulls and winning the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship for the United States, they have become two of the best defensemen in the NHL and could reunite at the 2022 Beij...

There are no helmets, shoulder pads, and only 10 people on the field as opposed to 22. There was no kicking the ball, blocking or tackling, although there was enough flags to fill a United Nations meeting. However, there was plenty of laughter as coaches screamed, "Alright, ready to play football?" The NFL Youth Flag Football League in Vallejo, also called the Coach Sarna League, held a championship tournament on Saturday at the Dan Foley Park Sport Complex. This ended what organizers are saying was a successful first season for the growing and alternative way to play football. There were 120 athletes involved in the league sponsored by the NFL, with approximately 25 percent of the athletes being female. The league is looking to expand and have leagues in the fall and spring and expand into Benicia. Right now the teams are organized by schools, with schools coming from Vallejo and Richmond Ryan Sarna, who coaches one of the teams, said he thought of the idea ...

If not for penalties that nullified three touchdowns, it might have been even worse. Bishop Gorman rolled over McQueen, 56-7, to claim the 5A state football championship on Thursday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. It is the Gaels 11th state title in the past 13 seasons. There was no state game last season. Liberty won in 2019 The  Lancers finished the season at 10-2 after winning the Class 5A North Regional for the first time since 2010.  Gorman took a little while to get rolling, but when it did, the game was a runaway. The Gaels led 42-0 at the half, despite having three touchdowns called back due to penalties. Midway through the second quarter, Gorman recovered a fumble and scored, but the play was not immediately ruled a touchdown. After a 5-minute review, which led to McQueen coach Jim Snelling getting ejected, after bumping a ref. The fumble return was ruled a touchdown. The running clock was used in the second half. Snelling said d...