Author: JamesMcGhee

Anthony Davis makes a shot against Suns forward Ryan Dunn in the first half. (Ross D. Franklin / Associated Press)The plan, at least as conceptualized, was intended for Lakers come to Phoenix on Thursday night and participate in a drill that mimicked a regular season game.They would prepare for the Suns by reviewing a scouting report and what type of game routine they would adopt for the season. They extended the minutes of the starters and tried to imitate real substitutions.But even before JJ Redick became the Lakers’ coach, he knew that plans sometimes aren’t worth the paper they’re written…

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Purdy reflects fondly on his first NFL snaps against the Chiefs in 2022 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSANTA CLARA — Almost exactly two years ago, in Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season, Brock Purdy attempted his first pass as a 49ers quarterback against the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi’s Stadium.It was a short lived experience with cleaning up after Jimmy Garoppolo, then departing left the field in a 44-23 game that was already out of reach.Purdy led a 10-play, 67-yard drive before throwing a pass intended for Jauan Jennings that was intercepted by Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill…

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The Red Wings knew this was coming.They knew that the New York Rangers, visiting Detroit on Thursday night, were one of the best teams in the NHL. They knew their opponent’s goaltending would be impeccable and their power play would be dominant. They knew they had to overcome those strengths – through defense, through membership, through adjustment – ​​to achieve a redemptive victory in the midst of a difficult start to the season.They didn’t, and because of that, the Red Wings (1-3-0) had to suffer another lopsided loss. And no matter how tough a time they’ve faced to start the…

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