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Nuggets and Michael Malone Agree to New Contract Extension
The Denver Nuggets are rewarding head coach Michael Malone for winning the first NBA title for the franchise last season. According to ESPN's NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Malone has received a new contract extension that makes him one of the league's highest-paid coaches.
The details of the agreement are still unknown, but it is believed that the extension ties Malone...
Canada Wins Billie Jean King Cup
Canada defeated Italy on Sunday to win the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time in their history. Leylah Fernandez defeated Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-3 and Marina Stakusic topped Martina Trevisan 7-5, 6-3 in order to hand Canada a 2-0 series victory.
Runner-up in the 2021 US Open, Fernandez proved to be Canada's standout player of the tournament, providing...
Man United Suffer Double Injury Blow vs Luton Town
Manchester United suffered a double injury crisis in their 1-0 win over Luton Town in the Premier League on Saturday. Both Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund were forced off the field with injuries.
Near the end of the first half, Eriksen halted and clutched at his knee with the medical staff coming onto the field to treat him. He was...
Naomi Osaka Sets the Date for Her Return to Tennis
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has set the date for her long-anticipated return to tennis.
In a statement shared earlier this week, Osaka said that she plans to play at Brisbane International, which will mark her first professional tennis match since September 2022.
Brisbane International takes place from December 31st to January 7th. This could possibly set up Osaka’s appearance...
Vikings’ Jefferson Confirms He Won’t Play Until Full Recovery
The Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson confirmed that he will not be returning to action until he is fully recovered from his right hamstring injury. This echoes the stance of the Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, who claimed that it would be "a little aggressive" to play Jefferson in Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints.
"The hamstring is a difficult...
Charlotte FC Fires Head Coach Christian Lattanzio
Charlotte FC parted ways with head coach Christian Lattanzio, officially announcing the move on Wednesday.
Lattanzio was fired despite leading the team to the 2023 MLS Cup playoffs. Charlotte FC finished the regular season at No. 9 in the Eastern Conference before suffering a 5-2 loss to the New York Red Bulls in the wild-card game.
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Charlotte's president, Joe LaBue, said...
LA Clippers Come Up Short Against the Knicks in James Harden’s Debut With the Franchise
James Harden made his long-anticipated debut for the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night against the New York Knicks. But despite delivering a solid performance, the former NBA MVP couldn’t help his new team to avoid a 97-111 loss.
The Clippers made a blockbuster trade for Harden earlier this month, adding him to a star-studded lineup that also has Kawhi...
Portland Timbers in Advanced Talks With Ex-Inter Miami Coach Phil Neville
The Portland Timbers have reportedly identified their next head coach after parting ways with Gio Savarese in August. According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert and Paul Tenorio, the Timbers are in advanced talks with former Inter Miami coach Phil Neville, and he’s the frontrunner for the job.
While there is still no official agreement, there is a belief that both...
Spurs Guard Devin Vassell Battling Groin Injury
The San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell is being considered day-to-day as he struggles with a groin injury. After experiencing groin tightness during his team's 121-132 win over the Phoenix Suns, Vassell underwent an MRI which showed that he suffered a left adductor strain.
While being monitored on a daily basis, it appears as if Vassell is unlikely to play...
Hawks Rookie Bufkin Out for 2 Weeks
The Atlanta Hawks rookie Kobe Bufkin is expected to be out for at least two weeks after he suffered a thumb fracture. The guard was injured while playing for the Hawks' G-League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks on Thursday night.
Following his injury, Bufkin underwent X-rays on Friday which revealed his fracture. The Hawks confirmed that he would be monitored...