MLB: Opening day hits setback; Positive COVID-19 tests postpones Mets-Nationals game
WASHINGTON (AP) — In case anyone thought, or at least hoped, the new baseball season would go off without a coronavirus-related hitch, there was bad news on opening day: The Washington Nationals’ game against the New York Mets was postponed Thursday after at least three of the 2019 World Series champions’ players tested positive for […]
NBA: Kevin Durant apologizes for profane messages to Michael Rappaport
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant apologized Thursday for threatening and profane comments he made to entertainer Michael Rapaport through social media. Rapaport released images of the private messages Tuesday on his Twitter account, and they included homophobic and misogynistic language from the Brooklyn Nets star. “I’m sorry that people seen the language that I […]
NBA: Kevin Love, Matthew Dellavedova returns to Cleveland Cavaliers active roster
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers star center Kevin Love returned to the starting lineup and played in just his fifth game this season after being sidelined by a severe calf strain. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Love — and guard Matthew Dellavedova, who hasn’t played in more than a year — are available Thursday night as the […]
Seoul notifies IOC of plans to co-host 2032 Olympics with North Korea
MOSCOW – Authorities of the South Korean capital of Seoul sent a proposal to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) stating an intention to co-host the 2032 Summer Olympic Games with North Korea, Yonhap news agency reported on Thursday. “Seoul’s metropolitan government said Thursday it has notified the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of its bid to […]
ONE: Brandon Vera Training with Aung La N Sang, Excited to See Rodtang in Front of US Audience
Reigning ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera is deep in training, preparing for his next title defense. The 43-year-old veteran is in Florida, working with fellow ONE Championship athletes “The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang and Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen at Sanford MMA under renowned striking coach, Henri Hooft. All three athletes […]
NBA: James Harden injured in Brooklyn Nets win over Houston Rockets
NEW YORK (AP) — Admittedly down in the doldrums, the Brooklyn Nets were behind by 18 points in less than five minutes. By the end of the night, they were on top of the Eastern Conference. Kyrie Irving had 31 points and a season-high 12 assists, and the Nets overcame the loss of James Harden […]
NBA: Utah Jazz wins over Memphis Grizzlies after delayed flight; Jordan Clarkson injured
Mike Conley scored 26 points and had seven assists to lead the Utah Jazz to a 111-107 victory over the host Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The Jazz extended their winning streak to seven and beat Memphis for the third time in the past six days. Utah swept the season series against the Grizzlies and […]
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers hopeful Matthew Dellavedova will make long-delayed season debut
CLEVELAND (AP) — Matthew Dellavedova’s long wait to play again may finally be over. More than a year since his last regular-season NBA game, the Cavaliers’ popular veteran guard could make his season debut Thursday night after being out with a concussion and appendectomy. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Dellavedova practiced Wednesday, and as long as […]
NBA: Lou Williams joins Hawks after pondering retirement
ATLANTA (AP) — Stunned at being traded, Lou Williams seriously considered retiring. In the end, the 16-year NBA veteran decided he did want to play for his hometown team. Williams joined the Atlanta Hawks ahead of their game Tuesday night in Phoenix against the Suns, nearly a week after he was dealt by the Los […]
ONE: Coach Mark Sangiao Breaks Down Demetrious Johnson-Adriano Moraes World Title Bout
The “ONE on TNT” event series kicks off next Wednesday, April 7 (April 8 SGT) with ONE on TNT I. In the main event, ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix, 12-time UFC World Champion Demetrious Johnson can further establish his legacy as the greatest mixed martial artist in history if he defeats reigning six-time ONE Flyweight […]
