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Pelicans to hire former WNBA star Swin Cash to front office
He lured Trajan Langdon away from the Brooklyn Nets to become the Pelicans next general manager. The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly hiring a WNBA star to a prominent front office position. "In addition to her background as an executive with the New York Liberty , Swin has a strong reputation as a thought leader in the area of player and human development and her work as a global NBA/WN... [Full Article...]
‘Thanks For A Great Ride’: Lynx Retire Lindsay Whalen’s No. 13 Jersey
With the stands packed with fans, Whalen gathered with her former teammates, Lynx coaches and her family on the court to watch a touching video tribute before her jersey was officially retired. "It was great today to see them and supporting as always and it was a lot of fun". The four-time WNBA champion and six-time WNBA all-star player also won two Olympic gold medals. [Full Article...]
Turkish football team get "racist" welcome in Iceland
Fahrettin Altun, the communications director for the Turkish Presidency also issued a statement: "The treatment of the Turkish National Football Team at Iceland's Keflavik Airport was not in line with diplomatic courtesy or sportsmanlike conduct". [Full Article...]
Kellen Winslow Jr. Found Guilty of Raping 58-Year-Old Woman
The jury found Winslow guilty of rape by force against the victim identified as Jane Doe No. 2. Winslow was also found guilty of indecent exposure toward the 58-year-old woman and on one of his two lewd conduct charges, but the jury remained deadlocked on six other felony charges. [Full Article...]
Oblak wants Atleti exit, favours United
David De Gea's United future is in considerable doubt - the Spain global is also a PSG target - and sources told ESPN FC in April that United were considering triggering Oblak's €120 million buyout clause in the event De Gea leaves. [Full Article...]
Pelicans open to multiteam Davis deal
The New Orleans Pelicans are actively exploring possible trade scenarios for Anthony Davis , and it sounds like there is a good chance any deal for the star big man could involve more than one other team. 7 pick. The update adds fuel to the burning hot fire that are the Anthony Davis trade rumors. Davis, 26, requested a trade in January - with the Lakers as a primary destination - but neg... [Full Article...]
Kerr: Durant a game-time decision for Game 5 of Finals
The Golden State Warriors will wait before deciding if he plays Monday night. Trudeau says in a statement that the chocolate and a glass of California wine will "pair nicely with the Raptors' first National Basketball Association title". The Warriors play the Raptors at 1pm tomorrow in Game 5. Without Kevin Durant in the lineup in the last four contests, the Golden State Warriors have managed on... [Full Article...]
Former Colts, Ball State football player dies in Florida shooting
Officials said the shooting doesn't appear to be random and the suspect has not been identified or located. According to profootballtalk.com , Patterson's roommate heard the commotion and came in to find Patterson lying on his back and appeared to have been shot. [Full Article...]