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No doubt: Garcia proving himself as welterweight

https://ift.tt/32ButdM Mikey Garcia reminded those who jumped off his bandwagon 11 months ago why he's so universally respected throughout boxing. Is a bout with Manny Pacquiao up next? from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2Td7Rgk

UCLA surges, beats Arizona 69-64 for 7th straight win

https://ift.tt/2TccSpN Chris Smith scored 17 points, Tyger Campbell hit the tiebreaking jumper with 49 seconds left and UCLA dramatically rallied from a late deficit to take sole possession of the Pac-12 lead with its seventh consecutive victory, 69-64 over Arizona on Saturday night. Cody Riley and Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 11 points apiece for the Bruins (19-11, 12-5 Pac-12), who didn't lead in the second half before Campbell hit his big shot while tumbling to the court. UCLA also forced turnovers by the Wildcats (19-10, 9-7) on three consecutive key possessions down the stretch while holding Arizona scoreless for 3:43 before Christian Koloko's layup with two seconds to play. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2TnPUL4

Nadal cruises past Fritz to win Acapulco title

https://ift.tt/2PRf1oP World No. 2 Rafael Nadal captured his first title of 2020, easily defeating unseeded Taylor Fritz in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, in the final of the ATP Mexico Open on Saturday. The 33-year-old Nadal, playing in his first tournament since losing in the quarter-finals at the Australian Open last month, didn't drop a set all week and improved to 19-2 all-time at this event. Nadal wasted no time figuring out Fritz's game in the first career meeting between the two. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3ciJtBD

Sibande leads Miami (Ohio) past Bowling Green 73-55

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nike Sibande scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and sixth-place Miami (Ohio) beat first-place Bowling Green 73-55 on Saturday in Mid-American Conference play. Elijah McNamara and Dae Dae Grant scored 10 points apiece for the RedHawks (12-17, 5-11), who outrebounded the Falcons 40-29 and held them to 38% shooting from the field (18 of 49). Dalonte Brown had eight rebounds. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2PCineY

Morant has 27 points, 14 assists as Grizzlies defeat Lakers

https://ift.tt/2I8gRxi The Memphis Grizzlies snapped their five-game losing streak by beating the team they could face in the playoffs if they hold on to the last spot in the Western Conference. Rookie Ja Morant had 27 points and matched his season high with 14 assists, and the Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Lakers 105-88 on Saturday night. ''We just locked in, stayed focused, learned from our losses and came out and played a full 48 (minutes),'' Morant said. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/32Ee7Ro

Ja Morant drops 27 in huge win against Lakers, dedicates game to a Twitter troll

https://ift.tt/3ceNlUl Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies flew past the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, picking up a much-needed win at FedExForum. After putting up 27 points and 14 assists in the 105-88 win — which snapped a five-game losing skid — Morant dedicated his performance to an unusual suspect: A Twitter troll. “I'm thankful for this guy who tweeted and said I don't have that fire in my eye no more,” Morant said on the court after the win. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/32E7VJb

Morant has 27 points, 14 assists as Grizzlies defeat Lakers

https://ift.tt/2I8gRxi Rookie Ja Morant had 27 points and matched his season high with 14 assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a five-game losing streak with a 105-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Dillon Brooks added 24 points and Jonas Valanciunas had 22 points and 20 rebounds as the Grizzlies helped their chances of keeping the final playoff spot in the West. Memphis entered the night two games up over the New Orleans Pelicans. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/32Ee7Ro

Winston leads No. 24 Michigan St past No. 9 Maryland 78-66

https://ift.tt/2Tp5bLL Cassius Winston scored 20 points, including a buzzer-beating, 60-foot shot to end a sensational first half for No. 24 Michigan State in a 78-66 victory over No. 9 Maryland on Saturday night that denied the Terrapins' bid to clinch a share of the Big Ten regular-season title. The Spartans (20-9, 12-6) bolted to a 17-5 lead and never trailed in dealing Maryland its first home loss of the season. When the teams played two weeks earlier, the Terps scored the game's final 14 points to pull out a 67-60 victory. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/387Jxkx

Watch Clemson's Isaiah Simmons run a stunningly fast 40-yard dash

https://ift.tt/2VB1lBM There are all kinds of impressive NFL scouting combine performances, even when it comes to a single event, such as the 40-yard dash. You can marvel at 188-pound Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III running a scalding 4.27-second 40-yard dash. Or perhaps you're a fan of big men motoring, such as Louisville offensive tackle Mekhi Becton — all 357 pounds of him — running a 5.11. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2vjDc8l

Huff plays huge as Virginia beats No. 7 Duke, 52-50

https://ift.tt/2wUeDPr Mamadi Diakite made a short, go-ahead jumper with 37 seconds left and Jay Huff blocked Vernon Carey Jr.'s shot under the basket with 3.7 remaining as Virginia ended a three-game home losing streak against No. 7 Duke with a 52-50 victory on Saturday. Huff led Virginia (21-7, 13-5 Atlantic Coast Conference) with 15 points, nine rebounds and 10 blocked shots, none bigger than when he rejected Carey's attempt from in close with the Cavaliers leading 51-50. Huff also ripped the ball away, was fouled and made one of two free throws at the other end. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2TbZNfY

League's cautious on approach to coronavirus

https://ift.tt/2Tp2J7S NBA, NCAA, MLS and other leagues have been in contact with health experts and officials to prepare for the spread of the coronavirus. But what measures will they take? from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2PAHEGu

Eduardo Rodriguez dazzles for Red Sox in spring start vs. Yankees

https://ift.tt/2I8FMk4 Eduardo Rodriguez looks to be picking up right where he left off last season. The Boston Red Sox southpaw took the mound for his first start of the spring on Saturday vs. the New York Yankees, and he was lights out. Rodriguez struck out six while only allowing two hits in three shutout innings. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2wkEXlr

Davis hits 3rd spring HR, Judge more tests, Buehler sharp

https://ift.tt/2I7W64G Gleyber Torres hit a three-run homer and Gerrit Cole pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings for the Yankees, allowing two hits with two strikeouts. Matthew Boyd made his second start for Detroit, striking out four in three shutout innings. YANKEES (SS) 5, RED SOX 2 Jordan Montgomery made his first start for New York's split squad, giving up a hit in two scoreless innings while striking out four. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/38dlccO

Here's the position every NFL team is after

https://ift.tt/3cjcugA The increase in mobile quarterbacks who can keep plays alive has created a premium on athletic linebackers who can cover in space. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2VsazjQ

Huff plays huge as Virginia beats No. 7 Duke, 52-20

https://ift.tt/2wcVE2l Mamadi Diakite made a short, go-ahead jumper with 37 seconds left and Jay Huff blocked Vernon Carey Jr.'s shot under the basket with 3.7 remaining as Virginia ended a three-game home losing streak against No. 7 Duke with a 52-50 victory on Saturday. Huff led Virginia (21-7, 13-5 Atlantic Coast Conference) with 15 points, nine rebounds and 10 blocked shots, none bigger than when he rejected Carey's attempt from in close with the Cavaliers leading 51-50. Huff also ripped the ball away, was fouled and made one of two free throws at the other end. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2TbZNfY

No. 8 Kentucky tops No. 15 Auburn 73-66 to clinch SEC title

https://ift.tt/2ToTQv2 Other than a couple of instances, Kentucky has needed every possession to first gain an edge and then keep it in a gauntlet of close victories. The No. 8 Wildcats followed the same pattern to answer yet another challenge against No. 15 Auburn, earning a win along with another Southeastern Conference title. Immanuel Quickley had 18 points and a career-high 12 rebounds, Kentucky used a big run in the first half before holding off the Tigers and clinching the SEC regular season championship with a 73-66 victory Saturday. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2IdioBT

League's cautious on approach to coronavirus

https://ift.tt/2Tp2J7S NBA, NCAA, MLS and other leagues have been in contact with health experts and officials to prepare for the spread of the coronavirus. But what measures will they take? from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2PAHEGu

Harrison Burton claims 1st Xfinity Series win at Fontana

https://ift.tt/2I8AV2k Harrison Burton held off Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota teammate Riley Herbst for his first career NASCAR Xfinity Series victory Saturday. The 19-year-old Burton is the son of NASCAR veteran Jeff Burton, and he finished strong with an impressive final restart. When Las Vegas winner Chase Briscoe spun on the 126th lap of the 150-lap race and caused the sixth caution of the final stage, Burton was the first off pit row among the lead-lap cars. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2VCvK2D

North Carolina's long-range barrage sinks Syracuse, 92-79

https://ift.tt/2uGp6gK Freshman guard Cole Anthony hit a season-high seven 3-pointers and scored 25 points, Garrison Brooks added 26 points and a career-high 14 rebounds, and North Carolina beat Syracuse 92-79 on Saturday. The victory for the Tar Heels (12-17, 5-13 Atlantic Coast Conference) snapped a modest two-game winning streak by the Orange (16-13, 9-9) and put a serious damper on their postseason chances. The Tar Heels, who ended a seven-game losing streak on Tuesday night with an 85-79 victory over North Carolina State after an awful start, broke open a tight game by hitting six 3-pointers in the first six minutes of the second half. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/38djN6d

Djokovic saves 3 match points vs Monfils to make Dubai final

https://ift.tt/39cVVkk Novak Djokovic saved three consecutive match points to beat Gael Monfils on Friday and set up a Dubai Championships final showdown against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Monfils led 6-3 in the second-set tiebreaker but Djokovic saved all three match points as his forehand forced errors. Djokovic converted his eighth set point when Monfils double-faulted. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2weCjxI

Ranger F Kreider suffers broken foot against Flyers

https://ift.tt/2I4Aypt New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider could miss significant time after suffering a fractured foot in the first period against the Flyers on Friday night. He appeared to get hurt when he blocked a shot by Phillipe Myers early in the first period. The Rangers later tweeted about the fracture and said he wouldn't return to the game. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2uEWDb7

Small ball may save the Rockets' season

https://ift.tt/2I6lfg0 Houston has won five straight games by embracing a center-less brand of basketball and allowing Robert Covington to flourish. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2I6v3GO

Rangers’ Kreider fractures foot vs. Flyers

https://ift.tt/3agf852 New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider suffered a fractured foot against the Philadelphia Flyers Friday. The alternate captain blocked a shot from Philippe Myers with 7:40 remaining in the opening period. He played one more shift for 10 seconds before heading to the locker room. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2I1VFJc

Kings show playoff dreams are premature with blown opportunity in OKC

https://ift.tt/387XyP1 But losses like the one against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night make the talk, well, nothing more than talk. If you want to be a playoff team, you can't blow 19-point third-quarter leads. You can't turn the ball over in crucial moments, and when you get a late 3-point opportunity and no one is within 15 feet of you, you have to hit the shot. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2T81BGJ

Giannis Antetokounmpo helps Bucks rout Thunder, 133-86

https://ift.tt/2PB6oyl Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 13 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks surged to a 24-point lead in the second quarter in a 133-86 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. Chris Paul scored 18 points for Oklahoma City. Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton was a late scratch with a sore neck. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3agka1m

Meet the prince of the 2020 NFL draft

https://ift.tt/385RA13 Auburn's Tega Wanogho is a Nigerian prince who gave up his NBA dreams after unexpectedly developing into an NFL prospect. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2PtzgZt

Djokovic survives Dubai semi-final scare against Monfils

https://ift.tt/2I5T4hk Novak Djokovic survived a difficult battle with Gael Monfils on Thursday to secure a place in the final of the Dubai Tennis Championships. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2TtiHy1

Japanese leagues to play spring training games in empty ballparks over coronavirus fears

https://ift.tt/2Vss43z Nippon Professional Baseball — the Japanese major league — announced on Wednesday that it will hold all of its remaining spring training games in empty ballparks due to fears that fans might spread the coronavirus. The following day the Korean Baseball Organization went even further, cancelling the remainder of the KBO League's spring training games in their entirety over coronavirus fears. The league is in wait-and-see mode regarding whether the regular season will be similarly impacted. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2vtkQBJ

Report: Bears have ‘been in touch’ with Bengals about Andy Dalton trade

https://ift.tt/2T9u0w5 As the Bears look to acquire a veteran quarterback to push Mitch Trubisky, one name that's been thrown around is Andy Dalton. According to The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr., the Bears have "been in touch" with the Bengals regarding a potential Dalton trade. Dalton comes with a hefty cap hit ($17.5 million) and is only under contract through 2020, but Trubisky being on his rookie deal would help the Bears stomach his salary. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2T8bOTv

Small ball may save the Rockets' season

https://ift.tt/2I6lfg0 Houston has won five straight games by embracing a center-less brand of basketball and allowing Robert Covington to flourish. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2I6v3GO

James Harden-Giannis Antetokounmpo beef adds new wrinkle to Warriors rumors

https://ift.tt/2I7Hja2 We have a new NBA beef and the Warriors soon could be in the middle of it. Places tinfoil hat on* In an exclusive interview with ESPN's Rachel Nichols, James Harden fired some daggers at reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Harden was asked about The Greek Freak's joke during the NBA All-Star Game Draft in which he elected to take Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker over Harden because he wanted "someone who can pass." from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/385LZb3

Auto Club 400 Practice Report

https://ift.tt/2wbxFRg As NASCAR tries to compress weekend schedule, Auto Club hosted two practices on Friday with qualification as the only session coming up on Saturday. Practice told a much different story at Auto Club Speedway than it did at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Auto Club lived up to its reputation. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3chM0fg

Former ESPN reporter says she has brain tumor

https://ift.tt/2I2J608 Britt McHenry announced that she has a brain tumor and that "surgery is imminent." from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2ToX15X

Ranger F Kreider suffers broken foot against Flyers

https://ift.tt/2I4Aypt New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider could miss significant time after suffering a fractured foot in the first period against the Flyers on Friday night. He appeared to get hurt when he blocked a shot by Phillipe Myers early in the first period. The Rangers later tweeted about the fracture and said he wouldn't return to the game. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2uEWDb7

NASCAR’s Friday schedule at Auto Club Speedway

https://ift.tt/2TlvmD3 Here's the day's full schedule with TV and radio info: (All times are Eastern) Friday, Feb. 28 Noon – 10 p.m. Xfinity garage open 1 – 9 p.m. Cup garage open 3:05 – 3:55 p.m. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2Pv9owk

Auto Club 400 Practice Report

https://ift.tt/2wbxFRg As NASCAR tries to compress weekend schedule, Auto Club hosted two practices on Friday with qualification as the only session coming up on Saturday. Practice told a much different story at Auto Club Speedway than it did at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Auto Club lived up to its reputation. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3chM0fg

Michigan Wolverines Basketball Podcast: Tom Crawford With John Borton

https://ift.tt/2T8Oc1d p Michigan lost a head scratcher against Wisconsin at home, and Tom Crawford joins the podcast to talk about it. p Crawford and senior editor John Borton go over it all — bad defense, junior guard Eli Brooks' absence, comments about effort after the game, and more. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/387JCom

March Madness 2020: Conference tournament brackets, schedules

https://ift.tt/38cQ1iC It's time for the 2020 conference tournament brackets and the 2020 conference tournament schedules to be unveiled. You know why? Because it's time for March Madness 2020! from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2Tk7qzS

Jalen Hurts is the fastest QB at the Combine

https://ift.tt/2TjXXIM Whether Jalen Hurts proves himself to be an NFL-quality passer remains to be seen, but no one doubts what kind of athlete he is. Hurts, the quarterback who started his college career at Alabama and ended it at Oklahoma, is the fastest quarterback at this year's Scouting Combine with a 4.54-second 40-yard dash. Hurts is a very explosive athlete who ran for 1,298 yards last season. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3aaPWN5

Rockets at the 'center' of NBA innovation

https://ift.tt/2I6lfg0 Houston has won five straight games by embracing a center-less brand of basketball and allowing Robert Covington to flourish. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2I6v3GO

Lightning look to end 4-game skid vs. Flames

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Tampa Bay Lightning have hit a sizable bump in the road as the last full month of the regular season is about to begin. Tampa Bay will look to snap a season-high four-game losing skid on Saturday when it hosts the Calgary Flames. The Lightning played a strong two periods against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night and held a two-goal lead through 44 minutes of play. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/32A4zah

Rutgers’ Home Court Is A House Of Horrors In A Conference Full Of Them

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J At the beginning of last decade, when conferences snatched up schools and teams scrambled to find a chair before the music stopped, the Big Ten expanded eastward. Its additions of Maryland and Rutgers for the start of the 2014-15 season were wildly lucrative: They extended the Big Ten Network's reach to the east coast and played significant roles in ballooning conference revenue from $318.4 million in fiscal year 2013to almost $759 million in 2018. On the men's basketball court, though, those additions didn't bring much to the Big Ten's postseason punch. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2PxmHwf

Glenn Robinson III explains most disappointing part of 76ers trade

https://ift.tt/2Ptyyvi In 48 games with the Dubs, Robinson III averaged 12.9 points and 4.7 rebounds over 31.6 minutes per night, while shooting 40 percent from deep. "Even when (Golden State) played Philly, I showed them what I could do," Robinson told Spencer Davies of Basketball Insiders. "So to play those consistent minutes a night and perform well ... from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2VrVJtv

Rumor: Pistons told Lakers that Derrick Rose was unavailable in trade

https://ift.tt/32yilKo The Lakers were interested in trading for Derrick Rose. Why didn't the Lakers land the Pistons guard? Brian Windhorst of ESPN: From what I understand, when the Lakers called the Pistons and expressed an interest in trading for Derrick Rose, the Pistons said, “Hey, we appreciate you calling. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/381hH9n

Dodgers shut down Jimmy Nelson

https://ift.tt/2w7FPtL It was a sweet season. Late in that season, however, Nelson suffered a dislocated his shoulder after diving back to first base following a single he had half a thought of turning into a double. He underwent surgery to repair a partially torn labrum and strained rotator cuff. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2PLbKHB

Jerry Jones on signing Dez Bryant: “I’ve thought a lot about it in the shower”

https://ift.tt/32AjOQg Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed — in a way only Jerry Jones can — that he'll consider bringing free agent wide receiver Dez Bryant back to Dallas. Jones was asked today at the Combine about the possibility of signing Bryant, and he acknowledged he's considering it. “I've thought a lot about it in the shower,” Jones said, via Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2VssVRD

Dorrell retains 4 Colorado assistants from previous staff

https://ift.tt/32vRChG Newly hired Colorado football coach Karl Dorrell will keep four assistants from the previous staff. Among those sticking around Boulder, Colorado, will be Darrin Chiaverini, who was named interim coach after Mel Tucker left for Michigan State and before Dorrell was brought on board. The other coaches who were retained include Darian Hagan, Brian Michalowski and Tyson Summers. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/387l4vF

MLB Rumors: Red Sox unlikely to 'buy' prospects from Padres in a Wil Myers deal

https://ift.tt/393POPp The Boston Red Sox are looking to replenish their farm system, and the San Diego Padres have the talented prospects to make a deal worth their while. With the Padres looking to ship Wil Myers and part of the $61 million remaining on his contract, the Red Sox would appear to be the perfect fit, especially after clearing some space on their payroll by sending David Price and Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Boston had flirted with San Diego about a similar deal involving Betts, but the Sox instead went with L.A.'s offer. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2VskIgy

Warriors brought in Klay Thompson's friend 'off the street' to scrimmage

https://ift.tt/2T3ooDD Robertson -- a Warriors player development coach who works closely with Eric Paschall -- played at Cal from 2005 to 2010. Over his junior and senior seasons combined, he averaged 13.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists, while shooting better than 49 percent from the field and 47 percent from deep. The Bears won the regular-season conference championship his last year in Berkeley, and he was named the team's MVP. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2VuNHQA

2020 Heisman Trophy betting odds: Lawrence, Fields co-faves

https://ift.tt/2PwM552 Yes, it's only February but that doesn't mean it's too early to have a look at the betting odds to win the 2020 Heisman Trophy as college football's best player. We now know who has declared for the NFL draft and most of the transfers have gone through, making it a good time to find some value on the odds board. To no surprise, this year's list of Heisman candidates is chock-full of quarterbacks with just a few running backs thrown in the mix. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2I4yihX

Report: Redskins T Williams wants new deal or trade

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J On Feb. 11, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that the icy relationship between Williams and the Redskins was "thawing a little bit," and that the lineman had called back new head coach Ron Rivera and had "a very positive" conversation. Now Rapoport and NFL's Network's Mike Garafolo, citing sources, are reporting that Williams, due $12.5 million in 2020 in the final year of five-year, $68 million extension signed in 2016, wants to move on if a deal can't be worked out. Williams, 31, sat out all of 2019 over concerns with the team's medical staff and his contract. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2VtlFoM

Warriors' Bob Myers recalls NBA draft dinner with 'shy' Klay Thompson

https://ift.tt/2HZ1JCf Either just before or after the Warriors drafted Klay Thompson in 2011, Myers (who was assistant GM at the time), GM Larry Riley and the No. overall pick went out to dinner together. Let's just say that Klay wasn't very talkative. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2I4gLXs

NBA fines Timberwolves $25K for resting guard Russell

https://ift.tt/2uHcm9O The Minnesota Timberwolves were fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday for violating the league's policy on resting players for benching guard D'Angelo Russell at Denver on Sunday. The 24-year-old guard, who came to the T-Wolves from Golden State in a trade deal for Andrew Wiggins on February 6, was considered a healthy player under the NBA's player resting policy. Russell, in his fifth NBA campaign after being selected with the second pick of the 2015 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, spent two seasons in LA and two more with Brooklyn before joining Golden State ahead of this season. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2T6qkeM

2020 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit: Rankings, strategy, analysis, and much more

https://ift.tt/3cenvzz Whether you're a first-time player or returning for another year of fun and competition of fantasy baseball, we're here to help everyone get ready to draft. Batter up: Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league for free today] Before making your picks, we've rounded up all our advice in one place to make it easier to prep for your draft and come out on top. When you feel like you're ready to put your knowledge to use, we have three great options for you: We also have Season 2 of the Yahoo Fantasy Baseball Podcast, so subscribe now and never miss an episode. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2Vtgsgt