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Fox, Kings send perfect message in thrilling win over Rockets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSACRAMENTO – After Thrilling Kings 120-111 victory Against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night, De’Aaron Fox sat at the podium in his postgame press conference and was essentially asked the same question three times.The first time, he was asked how he thought his team responded to the second-quarter standoff with Dillon Brooks and other Rockets players.“I think we responded well,” Fox said. “Like you said, people don’t usually do that to me – for good reason. However, I was not spoken to after that.…
Neale Fraser, pictured after winning Wimbledon, also won the singles, doubles and mixed doubles in one year at the US Open – Getty ImagesNeale Fraser, former world and Australian number 1 Davis Cup captain for almost a quarter of a century, died at the age of 91.Tennis Australia confirmed Fraser’s death on Tuesday, with the governing body saying the court “lost one of its giants”.The left-handed Fraser won 19 major titles during his illustrious playing career, including three singles crowns, a multitude of US Open triumphs and 11 major men’s doubles titles.He was unstoppable US Open in 1959 and 1960,…
MLB: San Francisco Giants vs. Kansas City Royals NEW YORK — The contracts of Blake Snell and Tommy Edman increased the Los Angeles Dodgers’ deferred payment obligations to more than $1 billion owed to seven players from 2028 to 2046. Snell’s $182 million contract, announced Saturday, includes $66 million in deferred money payable to the pitcher through July 1, 2046, according to contract terms obtained by The Associated Press. Edman’s five-year, $74 million deal, announced Friday, includes $25 million payable to the infielder and outfielder through July 1, 2044. Los Angeles now owes deferred payments of $1,006,500,000 to seven players…
The Washington Commanders have hired Mark Clouse as their new team president after spending more than five years as CEO of Campbell’s, the popular consumer products company that recently forged a sponsorship with the Commanders and other organizations affiliated with majority owner Josh Harris. Although Clouse doesn’t have a background in sports business, it appears Harris is confident his experience in the corporate world will translate well to the NFL franchise. More from Sportico.com “He has demonstrated the ability to strengthen both the organizations he leads and the communities he serves,” Harris said in a statement. “I am confident in…
After trailing 4-0 early in the first period, new goaltender Scott Wedgewood came on in relief, and the team rallied for a 5-4 victory against the Buffalo Sabres.The game looked bleak through the first 12 minutes for the Colorado Avalanche. In fact, things appeared to be over for this team after a goal from Buffalo forward Buck Malenstyn got past Alexandar Georgiev.Scott Wedgewood’s Avalanche debutEnter Scott Wedgewood, the newest addition to the Avalanche roster. The organization opted for veteran experience to back Georgiev in a trade with the Nashville Predators, and it appears to be a successful one for the…
“Take Some Fucking Glasses”: Drama as Coach Arrives, Fan Chases Guns; great Australian distinction – NBA Wrap Fox Sports
Draymond ‘scared’ of calf injury, takes cautious approach to rehab originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaDraymond Green is taking no chances with his calf injury.The Warriors star explained the nature of his injury and his approach to rehabilitation while speaking to Baron Davis on Tuesday’s episode of “The Draymond Green Show.”“My thing for this season (is) if I’m healthy, I’m on the field,” Green told Davis. “Over the last few games I’ve been beat up a little bit, but I still feel healthy enough to go out on the field and try to help my team. I started getting…
Serbian Novak Djokovic will begin his 2025 season at the Brisbane International (Martin KEEP)Novak Djokovic will begin his 2025 season and attempt to win an 11th Australian Open title at the Brisbane International, it was announced on Wednesday, with the Serbian superstar now coached by Andy Murray.The 37-year-old is aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam crown after failing to add to the total during a frustrating 2024, despite winning Olympic singles gold in Paris.The ATP-WTA event will take place from December 29 to January 5, and the Australian Open will begin on January 12.“I’m excited to kick off my…
All eyes are on Juan Soto this MLB offseason, and the free agent slugger could be choosing a team in just a few days.Mega-agent Scott Boras signaled his client’s free agency was entering its final stages during an interview with reporters Tuesday, saying Soto had begun eliminating teams from the process. From ESPN:“When you go through these things, you just have a lot of information to merge together,” Boras said during Blake Snell’s introductory news conference at Dodger Stadium. “We’ve had meetings with a number of franchises. He’s started the process of eliminating teams and doing things. Juan is a…