Have the Sixers done enough to fix their defensive rebounding problem? originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe 2024-25 season Sixers will start training camp on October 1st in the Bahamas.As we approach this date, we will be covering several important topics for the team in Nick Nurse’s second season as head coach.First, we looked at what the Sixers can count on this season.Next up: Have the Sixers done enough to fix their defensive rebounding problem? The most optimistic approach to this issue must begin with Andre Drummond.By any standard, he has long been a historically elite rebounder. And while Drummond…
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VARDEN — Western Wayne has struggled in recent years on the women’s college tennis scene.Over the past decade, the Wildcats have posted just 36-113 in the always-tough Lackawanna League. The last time the Cats had a winning season was in 2018, when they went 8-6 and advanced to the district tournament.This fall, while wins remain few and far between, there is a palpable sense of optimism in the air. Under third-year coach Christa Maiocco, a young Cats team appears to be laying the foundation for a bright future.“They’re a great group of girls,” Maiocco said. “They’re not the most competitive…
Suarez still not at his best as Phillies lose Game 1 of big series originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaMILWAUKEE — Ranger Suarez failed to complete six innings for the sixth consecutive start as the Phillies fell to the Brewers, 6-2, in a series-opening loss Monday night.Suarez was a key part of the Phillies’ terrific first half of the season, going 10-1 with a 1.75 ERA in his first 15 starts, but he hasn’t been the same in his last 10 outings. He has a 5.61 ERA since June 25 after missing a month from July 27 to Aug. 24…
PHILADELPHIA — As the heavy metal doors to Philadelphia’s visitors’ locker room swung shut, nothing and no one was safe.Atlanta Falcons Team owner Arthur Blank’s gray plaid suit and dark pocket square were not off-limits as his players happily sprayed water in celebration of a 22-21, surprise in prime time of the Philadelphia Eagles.Head coach Raheem Morris was so doused he couldn’t read the ink on the scoreboard he had received moments earlier.First-round starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. He tried to stay out of the catch-22 zone, but “there was a lot of water flowing,” he told Yahoo Sports. “Everybody…
Former Bakersfield Condors defenseman Markus Niemelainen has signed a one-year contract in Germany with Eisbaren Berlin, it was announced last week.See the original article to view embedded media.Written by the Edmonton Oilers The third round pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, Niemelainen spent the last year playing for the Condors, where he scored one goal and added four assists for five points in 35 regular-season games. He also appeared in two playoff games, but did not record a point.Since starting his North American professional career in the 2020-21 season, Niemelainen has played 43 regular season NHL games, recording one…
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Kings unveil Classic Edition retro jerseys for 2024-25 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Kings return to celebrate their 40th season in Sacramento throughout the 2024-25 NBA season.On Monday, Sacramento, with the help of franchise legends Doug Christie and Mike Bibby, unveiled its 2024-25 Nike Classic Edition uniform, which pays homage to the Kings’ original road uniform worn from 2002-08.The uniform features the popular “Sacramento” logo in an arc above off-center numbers, with black and white side panels on the jerseys and shorts.The Kings’ secondary “SK” logo, worn from 1994 to 2014, is sewn on the right side…
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49ers, Rams head into Week 3 matchup amid mounting injuries originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaTHE 49ers are dealing with a series of injuries ahead of their Week 3 matchup with the The Los Angeles Rams Sunday at SoFi Stadium.But San Francisco is not alone in its struggles, as the team’s NFC West opponent to the south is suffering just as much, if not more.After losing wide receiver Puka Nacua for several weeks after suffering a strained PCL in Week 1, Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters Monday that fellow star wide receiver Cooper Kupp will miss “an extended…