Offseason Beat: Devin Booker Stats Breakdown Devin Booker was just too good for Summer League. We’ve also talked about him constantly on our podcast, so I thought it might be a good idea to dig in on one of the most impressive rookies last season. There was really no need for Booker to play in Summer League with how he led the Suns in total points, assists and turnovers in the 2016 portion of … [Read more...]
Germans still disputing England 1966 World Cup final goal
Germans still disputing England 1966 World Cup final goal Hamburg (AFP) – Fifty years after THAT goal at Wembley, West Germany captain Uwe Seeler still insists England’s Geoff Hurst’s controversial shot never crossed the line in the 1966 World Cup final. Hurst’s second goal in the 101st minute of extra time — which put England 3-2 ahead after the match had finished 2-2 over 90 minutes — is … [Read more...]
Irving, U.S. overcome off night, rout Venezuela
Irving, U.S. overcome off night, rout Venezuela 11:42 PM ET Associated Press CHICAGO -- Kyrie Irving scored 13 points, DeMarcus Cousins powered a dominant performance in the paint, and the United States pulled away from Venezuela for an ugly 80-45 exhibition victory Friday night. Coming off three straight flashy victories in Las Vegas and California, the United States shot 42.4 percent from … [Read more...]
The Warriors are inviting trusted veteran JaVale McGee to camp
The Warriors are inviting trusted veteran JaVale McGee to camp JaVale McGee could bring some levity to Oakland. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) The Golden State Warriors have a reputation as one of the NBA’s most joyous and watchable teams, but this summer has threatened to make their 2016-17 season deathly serious. The acquisition of Kevin Durant has cast them as villains, to the point where … [Read more...]
Four best landing spots for Jay Bruce
Four best landing spots for Jay Bruce Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jay Bruce has seemingly been on the trading block for two straight seasons. With Cincinnati now fully committed to rebuilding though, it’s only a matter of time, perhaps even hours, before the veteran slugger dons a new uniform. Though the Reds said Bruce’s market was slow on Friday, it’s become clear that Bruce is a hot … [Read more...]