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Redskins’ RB Adrian Peterson Aiming for a 2,000 Yards Season at age 34
In 2018, Washington Redskins' running back Adrian Peterson proved the doubters wrong by rushing for 1,042 yards and seven touchdowns at the age of 33. Now, at 34, he aims for an even more impressive season in 2019, setting a goal to rush for 2,000 yards.
"If God's willing, I can duplicate that and do it even
better," - Peterson...
Ja Morant, Projected No.2 Pick in 2019 NBA Draft, Undergoes Knee Surgery
Murray State's Ja Morant, projected to be the second overall
pick in upcoming NBA Draft, underwent knee surgery on Monday.
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Morant had a minor
arthroscopic procedure in order to remove a loose body in his right knee.
Reportedly, the 19-year-old guard is expected to make a full recovery in four
weeks.
Following the procedure, Morant went on his...
Lakers and Knicks Reportedly Interested in Chris Paul
Although no one is currently safe on the Houston Rockets' roster, it looks like the team's general manager, Daryl Morey, is set on moving Chris Paul.
While this might be easier said than done, considering his team-unfriendly three years, $124 million contract, Paul reportedly still has some suitors around the league.
According to Sporting News' Sean Deveney, Los Angeles...
Doc Rivers on Kawhi Leonard: “Most Like Michael Jordan That We’ve Seen”
Kawhi Leonard is playing phenomenal basketball in this year's playoffs and is the most responsible for propelling Toronto Raptors to their first ever NBA Finals. This earned him praise from all around the league, with Los Angeles Clippers' head coach Doc Rivers being the latest to express his admiration for Leonard's game.
During a recent appearance on ESPN, Rivers...
Astros’ SS Carlos Correa Expected to Miss 4-6 Weeks with a Fractured Rib
Houston Astros announced on Wednesday that they are placing shortstop Carlos Correa on the injured list after the 24-year-old suffered a fractured rib. According to Astros' general manager Jeff Luhnow, Correa will miss four to six weeks of action while rehabbing.
The team called up Myles Straw from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move.
Luhnow told reporters that Correa...
Nets Join List of Teams Interested in Anthony Davis
Brooklyn Nets are joining the list of NBA teams who will
send an offer to New Orleans Pelicans for All-Star forward Anthony Davis.
According to Fox Sports 1's NBA analysts Chris Broussard, the Nets are hoping
to pair Davis with Kyrie Irving, whom they will try to sign as a free agent.
Broussard reports that Nets' offer for Davis could center on...
Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino Won’t Discuss His Future Until After UCL Final
Tottenham Hotspur's highly-rated manager Mauricio Pochettino has been heavily linked with several jobs recently, including being Massimiliano Allegri's successor at the helm of Seria A giants Juventus.
Still, we will have to wait until Tottenham plays the UEFA Champions League final match against Liverpool to learn if Pochettino considers a change of scenery.
During a press conference on Monday,...
Yankees Pitcher CC Sabathia Heads to IL With Knee Injury
CC Sabathia's knee problems reared their ugly head again this week, which will cause the veteran lefty starter to head to the 10-day Injured List.
The 38-year-old starter noticed knee discomfort during his Wednesday start against the Baltimore. The lefty pitched through the pain, finishing the outing with 5 innings pitched and 7 strikeouts, allowing 4 earned runs.
https://twitter.com/Yankees/status/1131546916477689856
Despite this, he'll...
Simon Pagenaud Wins Indianapolis 500
Sunday was a beautiful, sunny day for Indy Car racing at the sport's most important event of the year. After a photo finish, a first-time winner of the event was able to chug the celebratory milk in euphoria.
Simon Pagenaud was able to take home the victory after a thrilling final lap, the first Indy 500 crown of the 35-year-old's...
Mets’ Yoenis Cespedes Undergoes Ankle Surgery, Out for the Season
Back in February, New York Mets' outfielder Yoenis Cespedes
expressed hope that he will manage to return and play baseball this season
after undergoing heel surgeries towards the end of 2018. That won't happen,
however, as Mets announced on Thursday that Cespedes underwent another surgery,
this time on his ankle, and is officially ruled out for the season.
According to Mets' general manager...