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Emrah Yorulmaz/Anadolu via Getty ImagesThe Oklahoma City Thunder have landed one of the top international prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft, selecting Serbian point guard Nikola Topić with the 12th pick.Scouting report by Bleacher Report expert Jonathan WassermanComparison of the pros: Goran DragicScreening report: There haven’t been many teenagers as productive as Topić in the Adriatic, where he used his 6-foot-2 size, maneuverability, vision and finesse to score and create plays. His shot was inconsistent and he lacks remarkable athleticism, but Topić still has clear shooting range and the tools and instincts to compensate for limited explosiveness.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, PG: $35.9…
Spring Training Roundup: Cole, Giolito’s Right Elbows a Hot Topic Sportsnet.ca
Things didn’t go very well for Antonio Brown in recent years. The ancient NFL star is now facing another legal problemadmitting a massive financial problem in his life.A few years ago, Antonio Brown was widely considered the best receiver in the NFL. He had a stellar career with the The Steelersbut once he left Pittsburgh, his fortunes began to decline.Following his departure from the The SteelersBrown played for the Patriots and the The Buccaneers. However, he never reached the same level of success as he did in Pittsburgh, encountering numerous problems with his teammates and coaches.Antonio Brown Confirms He Has…
2. How will the new additions fit in with the Oilers? Edmonton already had one of the best forward groups in the NHL led by Connor McDavid and Draisaitl, as well as Zach Hymanwho scored 54 goals last season, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Evander Kane And Adam HenriqueOilers added forwards Viktor Arvidsson And Jeff Skinner to the group, giving them two additional offensive threats. Arvidsson was limited to 18 games last season due to injury but is healthy and expected to play alongside Draisaitl, according to Oilers CEO and president Jeff Jackson. Arvidsson, 31, had 59 points (26 goals, 33 assists) in…
Rafael Nadal is unlikely to be seeded at Roland Garros this year after tournament director Amélie Mauresmo confirmed the topic was off the table, while also hinting at a possible tribute to the tennis great. It remains to be seen whether Nadal will compete in the clay-court Grand Slam this year, as he admitted earlier in the week that he still does not feel competitive after his recent injuries. “If I arrive in Paris the way I feel today, I will not play,” he said. “I will play at Roland Garros if I feel competitive. If I can play, I…
August 11, 2024, 6:25 p.m. ETSince the Summer Olympics are held only once every four years, few players have won both an NBA championship and an Olympic gold medal in the same year. Boston Celtics Jrue’s Holidays, Jayson Tatum And Derrick White accomplished this feat at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.The trio – with the NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown — led the Boston Celtics to their record 18th NBA championship in June. At the 2024 Olympic GamesHoliday, Tatum and White represented Team USA in their final victory against France.Take a look at the other players who won both an…
OKC Thunder General Manager Sam Presti Comments on Nikola’s Selection in NBA Draft Oklahoman.com
DURHAM, North Carolina – USA Baseball announced Wednesday the release of its Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Plan for baseball in the United States. Supported by Major League Baseball (MLB), LTAD provides a multi-stage development pathway for an individual’s lifetime experience in the sport, with the ultimate goals of increasing participation, aiding performance and enhancing enjoyment of baseball.The LTAD Plan is the result of evidence-based insights from a group of leading sports scientists, as well as input from an interdisciplinary leadership group comprised of medical safety industry experts, MLB league and club executives, and an advisory group comprised of leaders from…
The Raiders open training camp on July 21 in Costa Mesa, Calif., and fans have a lot of questions. Here’s a sample of what arrived in this week’s mailbag: Matt Berger (@matt_berger):I heard national media say that the Raiders have “almost secured a locker for Dak Prescott in 2025.” Do you put any stock in that? Vincent Bonsignore:Unless Aidan O’Connell or Gardner Minshew decisively establish themselves as the Raiders’ long-term starting quarterback, it’s incumbent on the club to be looking for an upgrade after the season. The Raiders wanted to move up in the NFL draft to secure Louisiana State…