Author: JamesMcGhee

3 observations after the Sixers got smoked by the Clippers without Embiid and George originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers never flirted with the idea of ​​snapping their first winning streak of the season on Sunday night.Instead, they got smoked by the Clippers and fell to 3-13 with a 125-99 loss at the Wells Fargo Center.Jared McCain scored 18 points and Tyrese Maxey had 17.James Harden had 23 points and eight assists for the Clippers 11-7. Derrick Jones Jr. added 18 points and Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 12 rebounds.The Sixers were still missing Joel Embiid (left knee…

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MLB: USA TODAY Sports ArchivesRico Carty, who won the National League batting title in 1970 when he hit .366 in the major leagues for the Atlanta Braves, has died. He was 85 years old.Major League Baseball, the players’ association and the Braves paid tribute to Carty on social media Sunday. A family friend told Listín Diario, a newspaper in Carty’s native Dominican Republic, that he died at an Atlanta hospital.”Carty was one of the first revolutionary Latino stars in the major leagues, and he established himself as a hero to millions in his native Dominican Republic, his hometown of San…

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Vegas Golden Knights forward Cal Burke scored his first NHL goal Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens and has made quite an impression during his time with the team.The 27-year-old signed a two-way contract with the Golden Knights during the offseason after stints with the Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes. During his tenure in both organizations, he played in three NHL games, but failed to score his first goal or point.Before signing with the Avalanche in 2020, Burke was the captain of Notre Dame. His NCAA career saw him score 36 goals and 88 points in 146 games.At just 5’10 and…

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Tatum responds to Edwards trash talk after C beat Wolves originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonBoston Celtics vs. Minnesota Timberwolves isn’t the first matchup that comes to mind when it comes to NBA rivalries, but it has become must-see television every time these two teams face off.Sunday’s game at TD Garden was no exception as the Celtics escaped TD Garden with a 107-105 victory. The last four games between the C’s and the Wolves have been decided either in overtime or by a two-point margin.Boston has won three of these four meetings. But after Minnesota’s only win last season, Wolves…

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Jannik Sinner wins Davis Cup to cap incredible year – Reuters/Juan MedinaWill 2024 be remembered as the year Jannik Sinner had one of the greatest seasons ever or for the doping asterisk attached to his results? The jury is, literally, still out.On Sunday, Sinner won back-to-back Davis Cup titles for Italy, after a one-sided final against the Netherlands. But Sinner admitted he was still burdened by an upcoming appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) which could see him banned from tennis for up to two years.“Of course, it’s a little bit in the head,” Sinner said when…

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The New York Rangers have recalled Brett Berard from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League.UPDATE: Brett Berard has been recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack. Victor Mancini and Chad Ruhwedel were assigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack.– New York Rangers Public Relations (@NYR_PR) November 24, 2024The Rangers also assigned Victor Mancini and Chad Ruhwedel to the Wolf Pack.In 16 games in the AHL, Bérard recorded seven goals, six assists and 13 points as he got off to a good start to the season.Bérard is an explosive young forward who could bring a lot to the Rangers’ offense…

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