After the Los Angeles Lakers’ shootaround Thursday in Sacramento, LeBron James approved changes to the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, telling reporters that “something had to change.”The NBA officially announced a change in the mid-season showcase format, go with a tournament style format featuring four teams consisting of eight players each.One of the teams will be the winner of the Rising Stars Challenge, made up of first and second year stars or G League Standouts. The other three teams will be more traditional All-Star teams, each drafted by TNT’s Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith.LeBron James, when asked about changes…
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Zaidi further clarifies his involvement in Giants’ roster decisions originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaFarhan Zaidi wants to set the record straight.The former Giants president of baseball operations, speaking publicly on Wednesday’s episode of “Foul Territory” for the first time since he was fired on September 30discussed numerous topics regarding his tenure with the organization, including his involvement in the team’s day-to-day decisions after Giants legend Will Clark previously said Zaidi was the one who took the lead.“I think my reputation precedes me with this stuff,” Zaidi told AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz and Scott Braun. “You look around the…
Ten potential Patriots to watch this weekend in the College Football Playoff originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonThere are three College Football Playoff games on Saturday, all of which are loaded with draftable talent. Here are 10 names Patriots fans should watch throughout, highlighting some of the best of the best at positions perceived to be needed for Robert Kraft’s club.SMU vs. Penn State, noon on TNTPenn State EDGE Abdul CarterOne of the best prospects in the draft. Period. And one of the few options on this list to realistically take with New England’s first pick.Abdul Carter recorded 10 sacks…
It’s time for The all-encompassing Hockey News show, featuring a bunch of NHL and hockey topics in small segments.THN.com Nashville Predators Editor Emma Lingan is joined by New Jersey Devils Editor Kristy Flannery for this episode. Here’s what they discussed:0:00: Will the Vancouver Canucks take action before the roster freeze?2:03: Was acquiring Kaapo Kakko a smart bet for the Seattle Kraken?5:01: Did the Nashville Predators get fair value for Alexandre Carrier?9:37 a.m.: How important is Ondrej Palat to the New Jersey Devils?12:35 p.m.: Which coach has been the most impressive with his new team?4:25 p.m.: Should the Philadelphia Flyers be…
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Two-time major champion Victoria Azarenka spoke about the effects of social media abuse (Getty Images)Angry players are behind 48% of the 12,000 social media posts deemed abusive towards tennis players this year, according to a detection system based on artificial intelligence.The International Tennis Federation (ITF), the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) joined forces late last year to launch a program for tracking publications on X., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.Between January and October this year, the Threat Matrix service monitored 2.47 million messages.Around 12,000 posts and comments…
Spencer Horowitz Blue JaysPITTSBURGH — Spencer Horwitz was settling in to watch “Gladiator II” with his girlfriend last week when his phone rang.By the end of the film – clocking in at 2 hours and 28 minutes – the first baseman had been traded.Twice.First from Toronto to Cleveland in a deal that sent Gold Glove second baseman AndrĂ©s GimĂ©nez to the Blue Jays. About an hour later, the Guardians sent Horwitz back to Pittsburgh in exchange for three pitchers.To be honest, Horwitz was rather amused. Relieved too.While Horwitz was “thrilled” when he learned he was headed to the defending AL…
Jerome Ford is poised to lead the Browns backfield, but he just lost Jameis Winston as QB. Is Ford still a fantasy football lock this week? (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)We’re approaching Christmas and I’m feeling a little traditional, so I decided to give you a list of make-or-break players at each position this week, including defense. A Christmas gift at every post!Tis the season for fantasy miracles and potential boom weeks that can lead you to your Fantasy championship!Matthew Stafford, QB, Los Angeles RamsWe don’t traditionally think of it that way, but Stafford is by nature more of a…
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