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Knicks prepping Kevin Durant backup plan?
They have the fourth-best odds in the Eastern Conference for 2020, behind Milwaukee, Boston and Philly. The Knicks also have the opportunity to add a top player via the draft, where they will have strong odds in the lottery. "I could see them at 12-1 [with Durant and Irving]", Sherman told ESPN . Love him or hate him, he's one of the top five players in the world, and although he's had a ton of... [Full Article...]
Pep full of praise for Kompany
In my career as a manager, I played against incredible sides and there are two that were "wow". "I've scored goals like that in training!" "He is real defender with personality and a leader, I am happy for him, for the club and everybody". [Full Article...]
Iker Casillas discharged from hospital five days after heart attack
The veteran Porto goalkeeper said he was thrilled with his recovery but didn't give any hints about whether he would keep playing professionally. "I can only smile after everything that happened", he said. He said at the time of signing that his wish was to end his career at the Dragao stadium. The Spaniard spent a trophy-laden 16 years at Real Madrid , notching up an incredible five La Liga'... [Full Article...]
Teen featured in Sports Illustrated fatally shot in IL
Louis and just across the Mississippi River from downtown St. Louis. Per the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, a Facebook Live video suggests McKenzie was shot during a party in Venice, Mo., and that at least one other person may have been shot. "He just loved the ball. From the moment he was able to walk and catch, he just wanted the ball", she said. At 5, he started playing tackle football, his mothe... [Full Article...]
Britain's Jamie Chadwick wins 1st all-female W Series race
A British Racing Drivers" Club "Rising Star', she became the first woman to win a British Formula Three race a year ago and is also now active in the virtual world as a competitor for an escorts team. You can count on the fingers of one hand how many women have entered a world championship Formula One race, and Wilson is one of those five. Drivers need to have acquired at least 40 points and win... [Full Article...]
Flyers add Therrien, Yeo to Vigneault's staff
The 55-year-old Therrien has an extensive record as an National Hockey League head coach, including two stints with the Montreal Canadiens and four years behind the bench with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The duo will serve as assistants under head coach Alain Vigneault, who is a former head coach of the New York Rangers. Kris Knoblauch and Rick Wilson are not returning. [Full Article...]
President Trump suggests waiver allowing service academy athletes to turn pro earlier
Trump presented the Army Black Knights with the Commander-in-Chief's trophy and plans to present Masters champion Tiger Woods with the Medal of Freedom as well. Naval Academy. "Our military academies exist to develop future officers who enhance the readiness and the lethality of our military services", Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White said in a 2017 statement, according to the Military Times . [Full Article...]
Oklahoma, Georgia to play home-and-home series
It has finished in the top 10 of the final AP poll 23 times. The games with Oklahoma continue a non-conference scheduling upgrade for Georgia, which finishes a home-and-home series with Notre Dame this fall. This is the latest in a series of home-and-home games that the Sooners have scheduled for future seasons. After erasing a 31-14 deficit, Georgia came back to knock off the Oklahoma Sooners... [Full Article...]