Michael J. Chandler
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Breaking down an unreal week of individual performances in the NBA
A mix of veteran All-Stars still performing at the top of their respective games and the emergence of the next generation of talents has made for a remarkable 2022-23 NBA season to date.The last week of action has exemplified that. Here's a look at a seven-day span of unbelievable individual displays in the Association:Tuesday, Dec. 27Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic became the first player in… → Read More
Top 10 NBA plays of 2022
So many indelible moments and so little time.From high-flying finishes to buzzer-beating heaves, NBA fans were spoiled with countless highlights over a calendar year rife with regular-season and playoff excellence. Here's a look at the top 10 plays of 2022 as selected by theScore's NBA editors:10. Jokic's implausible post passDo you know how good a pass has to be to make this countdown when it… → Read More
Ranking all City Edition uniforms for 2022-23
The NBA dropped its full 2022-23 lineup of City Edition jerseys Thursday, and a few threads immediately jumped out as likely hot sellers. Some of them, though, could've used more work. New Nike City Edition unis dropped 👀Which one is your favorite? pic.twitter.com/6K2hfBD51G— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 10, 2022 The Utah Jazz are the only team that won't have a City Edition jersey this… → Read More
Sports world pays tribute to Celtics legend Russell
No obituary can do justice to one of the sporting world's all-time difference-makers.On the court, Bill Russell cemented an illustrious 13-year NBA playing career with 11 titles with the Boston Celtics, the joint-most by an individual in North American team sports (Maurice Richard, Montreal Canadians). Russell also earned five MVP awards, a dozen All-Star selections, and three All-NBA first-team… → Read More
Kane re-signs with Oilers on 4-year, $20.5M deal
The Edmonton Oilers and pending unrestricted free agent Evander Kane agreed on a four-year deal with an average annual value of $5.125 million, the veteran forward announced late Tuesday.Kane's announcement comes hours before the NHL's free agency period is set to open. The agreement keeps the 30-year-old winger in Edmonton after the team brought him in on a one-year deal in January following… → Read More
Red Sox score 9 straight, rally past Yanks for series split
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox lost every one of their first eight series against AL East opponents this season. In the ninth, a four-game set against the first-place Yankees, they opened with back-to-back losses and trailed by two runs in the 10th inning of Game 3. That's when things turned around. One night after rallying to win in extra innings, Boston scored nine unanswered runs on Sunday… → Read More
A new era: This is just the beginning for Canada's men's soccer team
TORONTO - Everything leading up to this moment for Canada's men's soccer team has been firmly rooted in past failures.Until now, the program's history has been marred by missteps like the infamous 8-1 capitulation to Honduras in 2012 - it hasn't been a tale defined by a myriad of successes. The problem with always reflecting on the past, though, is that it can act like an anchor that discourages… → Read More
Bliss in baseball land: MLB players react to end of lockout
Finally!A 99-day impasse that was equal parts dull and draining concluded Thursday when MLB and the MLBPA tentatively agreed on a new CBA, setting the stage for the end of the lockout.Players were delighted by the news, with many expressing their excitement on Twitter. See you in Tempe #LETSGO 💪🏻💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/aSR5iDECWT— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) March 10, 2022 See y’all soon ✈️✈️— Alex… → Read More
Ascendant Canada closing in on World Cup berth after beating United States
HAMILTON - Only an unthinkable collapse stands between Canada's men's national team and their first World Cup appearance since 1986.In frigid conditions, Canada topped cross-border rival the United States 2-0 in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying to maintain an advantageous place atop the eight-team group.Cyle Larin established a new men's scoring record with his 23rd international goal early in the… → Read More
LeBron salutes 43-point outing: Sometimes 'you do have to remind people'
LeBron James celebrated his first outing as a 37-year-old in style on Friday with a season-high 43 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 139-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.James went 16-for-26 from the field and 5-of-10 from deep to pair with 14 boards, four assists, two steals, and two blocks in just 29 minutes of play. The four-time MVP became the oldest player since Michael Jordan in… → Read More
Report: NBA, NBPA shorten isolation for asymptomatic, vaccinated players
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Report: Lakers trade Rondo to Cavs for Valentine
The Lakers are expected to waive Valentine and his partially-guaranteed contract to open a roster spot, Wojnarowski adds. Rondo's addition will help address a lack of depth at the guard positions for the Cavaliers after both Ricky Rubio and Collin Sexton were ruled out for the remainder of the season due to injury. More to come. → Read More
Report: Nuggets coach Malone enters protocols
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Morant returns from 12-game absence to face Thunder
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will return for Monday's visit from the Oklahoma City Thunder following a 12-game absence, the team announced.The 2019 second overall selection hasn't played since exiting early with a left knee injury during a Nov. 26 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Morant then entered the league's health and safety protocols on Dec. 8.Morant was enjoying a stellar third season prior… → Read More
AD sidelined at least 4 weeks with MCL sprain
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Report: Chalmers to join Nuggets' G League affiliate
Two-time NBA champion Mario Chalmers has agreed to join the Grand Rapids Gold, the Denver Nuggets' G League affiliate, sources told The Athletic's Shams Charania.Chalmers last played in the NBA during the 2017-18 campaign with the Memphis Grizzlies.He started alongside LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh on the Miami Heat's back-to-back championship teams in 2012 and 2013.The 35-year-old… → Read More
Veteran guard Thomas signs with Nuggets' G League affiliate
Veteran free-agent guard Isaiah Thomas has finally found a home.The 32-year-old agreed to a deal with the Denver Nuggets' G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold, the league announced. He'll be coached by friend and former 19-year NBA veteran Jason Terry.Thomas, a two-time NBA All-Star and an All-NBA second-team selection in 2017, made three appearances with the New Orleans Pelicans while on a… → Read More
Report: Zion's foot not healing as expected, return delayed indefinitely
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson will stop participating in basketball activities for an indefinite period as part of a delayed recovery from a surgically repaired foot, sources told ESPN's Andrew Lopez.Williamson continues to experience pain in his right foot, with the team concerned that it has not healed as well as initially expected, Lopez adds.The 21-year-old was cleared to… → Read More
Report: Bucks' DiVincenzo to make season debut Wednesday vs. Pacers
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Report: Kerr set to be named Team USA head coach
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is expected to be formally named head coach of the U.S. senior men's national basketball team in the near future, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.Kerr's staff will include the Phoenix Suns' Monty Williams, Miami Heat bench boss Erik Spoelstra, and Gonzaga head coach Mark Few.San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich guided Team USA to a gold… → Read More