If the Lakers opt to pursue Kyrie Irving in free agency, the Mavericks wouldn’t be interested in taking back free agent guard D’Angelo Russell as the primary player in a sign-and-trade deal, Marc Stein reports in his latest Substack column. There hasn’t been any concrete information that trying to sign Irving is part of the Lakers’ offseason plans, Stein adds, but there’s … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Irving, Russell, Wizards, M. Williams, Raptors
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Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats drop second straight in LA, 9-3 Dodgers…
Notes and quotes from the Nationals’ second straight loss in Dodger Stadium... Irvin in LA: Start No. 5 for Nationals’ rookie Jake Irvin was a less-than-stellar, four-inning, 76-pitch outing in which the 26-year-old was in and out of trouble, giving up two hits, one a home run, four walks, and two runs total, both earned. His defense helped him out of trouble, but Irvin’s high … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats drop second straight in LA, 9-3 Dodgers…
SEC puts emphasis on gambling after college sports roiled by multiple wagering scandals
When it comes to sports wagering, information is a commodity and even a morsel of news that is not widely available can be valuable. … [Read more...] about SEC puts emphasis on gambling after college sports roiled by multiple wagering scandals
MM 5.31: Maryland men’s basketball hires Ricky Harris as director of player personnel
Photo courtesy of UMass Athletics/Chris Tucci This is the Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. Maryland men’s basketball announced the hiring of Ricky Harris as its new new Director of Player Personnel Tuesday. He replaces Tevon Saddler, who left Maryland in April to become the head coach at Nicholls State. Harris spent the past … [Read more...] about MM 5.31: Maryland men’s basketball hires Ricky Harris as director of player personnel
The Wizards continue to finish among the NBA’s worst in attendance
Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images They were in the bottom 10 for total attendance per game and worst for utilization. I know, we are supposed to be excited about the Michael Winger era of Monumental Basketball, especially his strategy to handle the Washington Wizards. But I felt that now is as good of a time as any to share the final numbers on … [Read more...] about The Wizards continue to finish among the NBA’s worst in attendance