Author: JamesMcGhee

Fox, Kings gamble on their identities in promising win over Suns originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSACRAMENTO — Over the course of 11 games spread across 21 days of the 2024-25 NBA season, the Kings’ identity has become increasingly difficult to decipher.On their 12th Wednesday evening, a 127-104 victory against the Phoenix Sunsthey finally unlocked it — and Kings star point guard De’Aaron Fox had the key.Fox shot a career-high 36.9 percent from 3-point range last season on a career-high 7.8 attempts per game. This season, he has struggled mightily from beyond the arc, shooting just 28.2 percent on…

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Forlan won trophies at Manchester United, Villarreal, Atletico Madrid, Internacional and Penarol during his football career, and was awarded the Ballon d’Or for being the best player at the 2010 World Cup (Getty Images)Retired footballer Diego Forlan lost 6-1 6-2 in 47 minutes on his professional tennis debut in a doubles event in his native Uruguay.The former Manchester United and Atletico Madrid striker, 45, and his Argentinian partner Federico Coria lost to Bolivian duo Boris Arias and Federico Zeballos after receiving a wildcard into the Uruguay Open in Montevideo.The tournament took place on the ATP Challenger Tour – the level…

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Red Sox offseason tracker: rumors, signings, trades and more originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonThe Boston Red Sox are expected to be active this offseason after missing the playoffs for the fifth time in six years. They will have several intriguing options in free agency And lots of possibilities on the commercial market to meet their most pressing needs, including right-handed throwing and hitting.Offseason rumors are already swirling, with Boston linked to superstar free agent outfielder Juan Soto and Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet, among others. To make sure you don’t miss any Red Sox rumors, signings or trades…

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Lenoir reveals emotional reaction to 49ers contract extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaDéommodore Lenoir did not hesitate when he heard the news of his lucrative $92 million contract extension over five years with the 49ers.Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Lenoir revealed his outburst of emotion after learning the life-changing deal had been made official.”I was happy. When I heard my agent tell me that the deal was finally done, I burst into tears saying that I had finally been able to change the life of my family, for generations,” said Lenoir declared. “It was just a blessing.”Coach Kyle…

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The Pittsburgh Penguins faced a familiar situation when they gave up two quick goals to the Detroit Red Wings early in the second period, falling to a 2-0 deficit.And, although they responded in the right way and tied the match 2-2, they narrowly fell short in overtime.Michael Rasmussen scored the game-winner for Detroit in overtime, as the Penguins lost to the Red Wings, 3-2. Bryan Rust and Anthony Beauvillier scored goals for Pittsburgh and Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 28 of Detroit’s 31 shots.Although it failed to get the extra point, the team was proud of its response to Monday’s disaster of…

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Steph reveals what he would have done in canceled pre-match speech for Klay originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaKlay Thompson the return to Chase Center on Tuesday was epic; between Steph Curry’s and good releases from long-time Splash Brother, Warriors 120-117 defeat the Dallas Mavericks and the energetic crowd, nothing could have gone better.However, Curry and Golden State coach Steve Kerr were scheduled to give a pregame speech about Thompson before the pair of warriors scrapped it.Speaking to reporters after the win, Curry explained why he didn’t give the planned speech and what he would have said if it…

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