Bills owner Terry Pegula has apparently commenced succession planning by transferring a “small percentage” of the team to his daughter, Laura. Tim Graham of TheAthletic.com reports on the development. The move comes in the aftermath of co-owner Kim Pegula’s heart attack that has left her incapacitated. Terry and Kim had owned the team on a […]
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Kevin Love: ‘I don’t want to retire. I would like to keep playing’
Toronto Raptors v Miami Heat Kevin Love’s 16th NBA season, his second in Miami, could end Wednesday night if the Heat can’t upset the Celtics. However, Love isn’t done with the NBA. Here’s what the 35-year-old former All-Star and NBA champion told Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel. “I don’t want to retire,” he said… “I […]
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Canelo Álvarez and Oscar De La Hoya erupt in heated exchange ahead of title bout with Jaime Munguía
Canelo Álvarez stormed up and confronted Oscar De La Hoya on Wednesday afternoon in Las Vegas. (Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images) Things got very heated on Wednesday in Las Vegas. Canelo Álvarez and Oscar De La Hoya had to be separated at a news conference ahead of Álvarez’s title fight against Jaime Munguía this weekend. De […]
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How Maye’s offensive situation compares to other first-round QBs
How Maye’s offensive situation compares to other first-round QBs originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots hope they have their next franchise quarterback in the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Drake Maye. Of course, some QBs are only as good as the situation around them. The Patriots did […]
Read MoreNHL draft lottery 2024: What to know about Sharks’ No. 1 pick odds
NHL draft lottery 2024: What to know about Sharks’ No. 1 pick odds originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The NHL is turning its attention from pucks to ping pong balls. While the Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing, the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery is approaching. Luck will come into play with the […]
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As expected, Cowboys decline fifth-year option on Trey Lance’s contract
The Cowboys will not exercise the fifth-year option on quarterback Trey Lance‘s contract, Todd Archer or ESPN reports. The move was expected given it would fully guarantee Lance $22.4 million for 2025. The Cowboys already have a cap hit of at least $40.137 million for Dak Prescott for next season, regardless whether he plays for […]
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‘I don’t even know who you are’: White Sox coach ejected from game
‘I don’t even know who you are’: White Sox coach ejected from game originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Just 16 pitches into Wednesday’s White Sox game, catching coach Drew Butera wasn’t happy with the way home plate umpire James Hoye was calling some parts of the game. Hoye ejected Butera, who was yelling from […]
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Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch plans to travel with team to Denver for Game 1 after knee surgery
Despite undergoing knee surgery Wednesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves are planning to have head coach Chris Finch with them in Denver to kick off their Western Conference semifinals series Saturday. Finch had successful surgery to repair a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee Wednesday, and he is now recovering. The team is planning to fly […]
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NBA playoffs sending early warnings to Warriors this offseason
NBA playoffs sending early warnings to Warriors this offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors knew months ago that their summertime goal of building a stronger contender, particularly in the Western Conference, would be complicated and could even be painful. Now, 11 days into the NBA playoffs, they’re discovering how staggeringly formidable […]
Read MoreHouse v. NCAA settlement heats up, more drama at Colorado and the worst Kentucky Derby names
On today’s show, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI’s Pat Forde dive deep on the latest update for the House v. NCAA case. Dellenger provides the most recent details from the settlement, as negotiations heat up. During this discussion, they analyze what this would mean for college football revenue sharing and how athletic programs will […]
Read MoreWhy Bears had Rome Odunze evaluated as ‘can’t pass’ player in 2024 NFL draft
Why Bears had Rome Odunze evaluated as ‘can’t pass’ player in 2024 NFL draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago There was no way the Bears were trading the No. 1 overall pick for a second year in a row in this year’s draft. They quickly identified Caleb Williams as an unbelievable talent who could […]
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Betting the NBA Playoffs: Denver vs. Minnesota
The Denver Nuggets resume their defense of the NBA Title Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves as Round 2 tips off. The Nuggets (-215) are sizable favorites to take the series against the Timberwolves (+175). Game 1 of the series is priced slightly tighter. Round 2, Game 1 Minnesota Timberwolves (+150) @ Denver Nuggets (-180) Spread: […]
Read MoreKentucky adds PG Kerr Kriisa and sharpshooter Koby Brea as new coach Mark Pope reshapes roster
New Kentucky coach Mark Pope is remaking the Wildcats’ roster through the transfer portal. Kentucky got commitments from former Arizona and West Virginia guard Kerr Kriisa and Dayton guard Koby Brea on Wednesday after securing a commitment from San Diego State guard Lamont Butler last week. Kriisa spent a year at West Virginia after transferring […]
Read MoreFormer MLB player Jayson Werth preparing to be ‘a nervous wreck’ with horse Dornach set for Kentucky Derby
Jayson Werth played over 1,500 games in the majors during his 15-year career, but he says that watching a race involving a horse he owns is what makes him nervous. “I never stressed out, I never worried about one game as long as I lived,” Werth said Wednesday during an interview on MLB Network. “Coming […]
Read MoreHow gloves transformed prize fighting from an illegal bloodsport into big business
These days it’s taken as an article of faith. It’s almost like a magic trick, the way it flips a switch in our brains. You turn on the TV (or, let’s be real, click on a video during the day’s endless scroll) and see two people punching each other in the face with bare fists? […]
Read MorePatriots 53-man roster projection: Tough decisions at WR, QB
Patriots 53-man roster projection: Tough decisions at WR, QB originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It’s about that time. With the NFL Draft still not all that far off in our rearview, let’s take an absurdly-early look ahead to the start of September and try to project the shape of the Patriots’ 53-man roster for […]
Read MoreFormer Florida Atlantic guard Johnell Davis commits to John Calipari and Arkansas
Johnell Davis is heading to Arkansas. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) John Calipari has scored a major transfer addition for his first team at Arkansas. Former Florida Atlantic star Johnell Davis announced Wednesday that he’d be transferring to Arkansas for the 2024-25 season. Davis put his name into the transfer portal and […]
Read MoreWhen will the Pirates call up Paul Skenes and his ‘best-stuff-in-the-world type of stuff’?
It won’t always look this easy for Paul Skenes. But so long as the best pitching prospect in baseball — and one of the best the game has seen in quite some time — is pitching in the minor leagues, chances are Skenes will have a substantial upper hand on the competition. On Tuesday in […]
Read MorePaul Skenes is getting close, Clayton Kershaw biography author Andy McCullough interview
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is one of the most accomplished MLB players of this generation and now, we have a comprehensive biography detailing the backstory of what made him the future hall of famer that he is. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman are joined by senior writer of The Athletic and author of […]
Read MoreCharles Barkley ‘Covered My Ass’ By Making Sure He Could Be A Free Agent If Turner Lost NBA Television Rights
The race is on to get involved in the NBA’s next media rights deal. In recent days, a report indicated that Turner could end up losing its place to NBC, which apparently has plans to make a monster bid to bring the league back to its airwaves. There are a ton of balls in the […]
Read MoreMichael Jordan: NASCAR not making permanent team charters would be a ‘big miss’
23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan told The New York Times that NASCAR’s unwillingness to create permanent charters for Cup teams is “a big, big miss” and that “if you don’t correct that, the sport’s going to die not because of the competition aspect, but because economically it doesn’t make sense for any business people.” Jordan’s […]
Read MoreUnited States defender Sergiño Dest will miss the Copa America. He needs surgery for torn ACL
United States defender Sergiño Dest will miss the Copa America because of a torn ACL that requires surgery. Dest made the announcement Wednesday, 11 days after he got hurt during a training session with PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands. “Unfortunately, I’ve torn my ACL,” he said in a video posted on X. “I will have […]
Read MoreLightning coach Jon Cooper apologizes for inappropriate comment about putting skirts on goalies
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper opened his end-of-season news conference Wednesday apologizing for making what he called an inappropriate analogy of putting skirts on goalies. Cooper after the Game 5 loss that eliminated his team from the playoffs on Monday night vented about two questionable goaltender interference rulings that contributed […]
Read MoreNational 3-point shooting leader Koby Brea becomes the 5th transfer this week to land at Kentucky
FILE – Dayton guard Koby Brea reacts to a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Davidson, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. Brea, who led the nation in 3-point shooting last season at Dayton, will play his final season at Kentucky. Brea announced his decision on social […]
Read MoreEx-Florida State QB and 1999 Fiesta Bowl starter Marcus Outzen dies at 46
Marcus Outzen started the 1999 Fiesta Bowl as Florida State lost to Tennessee in the first-ever BCS title game. (Scott Halleran / Allsport) (Scott Halleran via Getty Images) Former Florida State quarterback Marcus Outzen died Tuesday. He was 46. Outzen was diagnosed with a rare immune deficiency disorder in 2023. He suffered form Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis […]
Read MoreRangers vs. Hurricanes second-round preview and prediction for 2024 NHL Playoffs
The Rangers swept the overmatched Washington Capitals in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a nifty performance that saw them play so well they even won the game in which they sputtered for long stretches (Game 4, obvi). Their reward is a date with perhaps the most dangerous team in the East – […]
Read More5 reasons to follow the NBA playoffs despite no LeBron, Steph or KD
The NBA playoffs won’t feature LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Stephen Curry in the second round for the first time since 2005. Let that sink in. But while many fans might lament that fact, it’s an opportunity for other stars to shine. Yes, there’s still plenty more basketball to enjoy this postseason. Here’s why: The […]
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No LeBron, Steph or KD? Here are 5 reasons why these NBA playoffs are still compelling
The NBA playoffs won’t feature LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Stephen Curry in the second round for the first time since 2005. Let that sink in. But while many fans might lament that fact, it’s an opportunity for other stars to shine. Yes, there’s still plenty more basketball to enjoy this postseason. Here’s why: The […]
Read MoreFrom Ant Man to Boston: Who’s got next in the NBA?
The NBA playoffs won’t feature LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Stephen Curry in the second round for the first time since 2005. Let that sink in. But while many fans might lament that fact, it’s an opportunity for other stars to shine. Yes, there’s still plenty more basketball to enjoy this postseason. Here’s why: The […]
Read More76ers survive overtime vs. Knicks & Bucks blow out Pacers without Giannis or Dame | Good Word with Goodwill
Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie On this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill chats with Producer John about just how good the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs have gone so far. After talking about how entertaining the games have been, even without the usual star power, […]
Read MoreKentucky Derby odds: Fierceness is the favorite, followed by Sierra Leone
Fierceness is the early favorite for the 150th Kentucky Derby. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) The favorite hasn’t won the Kentucky Derby since 2018. It will likely be on Fierceness to break that trend. When the Kentucky Derby post positions were set this week, Fierceness was a heavy 5-to-2 favorite. That is due to a […]
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