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Austin Rivers Joining the Timberwolves on a 1-Year Deal
Veteran guard Austin Rivers is set to play on his sixth different team in as many seasons. According to his agency CAA Sports, Rivers will suit up for the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2022-23 after agreeing to a one-year deal with the franchise.
Rivers spent the past season with the Denver Nuggets, where he played 67 games and averaged 6.0 points,...
Ash Barty on Tennis Retirement: “It’s Been Everything That I’ve Ever Wanted”
Three-time Grand Slam champion Ash Barty does not intend to return to tennis anytime soon. Speaking with The Guardian earlier this week, the 26-year-old Australian said she enjoys retirement and has no regrets about her decision.
"I have no regrets about retiring. Not one. I knew it was the right time for me. It was what I wanted to do,"...
Panthers Anticipate QB Competition Between Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold
The Carolina Panthers' quarterback dilemma didn't become any clearer after the team traded for 2018's first overall pick Baker Mayfield last week. According to the Panthers' general manager Scott Fitterer, Mayfield isn't guaranteed a starting gig, and the team anticipates him to compete for it with last year's starter Sam Darnold.
"The reason why we added Baker was to make...
Barca Wraps Up the Deal for Leeds United’s Raphinha
Despite their well-documented financial struggles, La Liga giants Barcelona are still managing to get top players somehow. According to multiple reports, Barca has now wrapped up a deal for Leeds United's forward Raphinha, who will come to Camp Nou in a transfer worth €67 million with add-ons.
Leeds previously accepted the offer in the range of €70 million for Raphinha...
Taj Gibson Expected to Sign With Wizards After Being Released by the Knicks
Veteran Taj Gibson is ending his third stint under Tom Thibodeau. According to multiple reports, Gibson was waived by the Knicks earlier this week and now intends to sign with the Washington Wizards.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1545520356978348032
The Knicks' decision to waive Gibson is somewhat surprising considering his strong relationship with Thibodeau. The two previously worked together with the Chicago Bulls and the Minnesota...
Canadiens Take LW Juraj Slafkovsky First Overall in 2022 NHL Entry Draft
For years, NHL analysts had center Shane Wright as the best available prospect in the 2022 class and the favorite to go first overall. However, once the 2022 NHL Entry Draft actually came about, it was left wing Juraj Slafkovsky that had his name called first.
https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1545250180437524480
While Slafkovsky was somewhat unknown until recently, the Montreal Canadiens obviously liked what they...
Heat Re-Sign Caleb Martin to a 3-Year, $20 Million Deal
The Miami Heat made sure one of their most valuable role players sticks around for years to come. The franchise announced on Thursday that small forward Caleb Martin is returning to Miami for the 2022-23 NBA season and beyond after agreeing on a new contract with the franchise.
The Heat didn't disclose the terms of the deal, but ESPN reports...
Inter Miami Close to Acquiring Alejandro Pozuelo from Toronto FC
If the recent reports are true, Inter Miami could soon make a significant addition to their roster.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Inter is close to adding former MLS MVP Alejandro Pozuelo, who is set to join in a trade with Toronto FC.
Reportedly, Inter will only have to part with $150,000 in allocation money to get Pozuelo in the building. The...
Portland Trail Blazers Expected to Release PG Eric Bledsoe
The Portland Trail Blazers will reportedly make some room in their backcourt by parting ways with veteran point guard Eric Bledsoe. The team will make a move in the coming days in order to avoid being on the hook for his $19.375 million salary in 2022-23.
According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Bledsoe won't have trouble finding a new landing...
PSG Confirms Christophe Galtier as Club’s New Manager
Mauricio Pochettino's era at Paris Saint-Germain is officially over. The Ligue 1 champions confirmed Pochettino's departure on Tuesday while announcing Christophe Galtier as their new manager.
https://twitter.com/PSG_English/status/1544268465665622016
Galtier, who coached Nice to fifth place in the domestic league last season, will join on a two-year deal.
https://twitter.com/PSG_English/status/1544301490013147136
"I appreciate the responsibility that I have so that PSG can have a great season," said...