Atlanta United's 2-0 win over Toronto FC was a continuation of what we've seen from the Five Stripes in recent weeks: Continued solid defense, along with a more energized Josef Martinez up top to give the attack some form and function No, Josef didn't score. But he didn't need to order the tone. His off-the-ball work and link-up play have …
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Eric Bledsoe speak with the media following a 116-91 series clinching victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Subscribe to the NBA: http: // bit. ly / 2rCglzY For news, stories, highlights and more, go to our official website at http://www.nba.com Get NBA LEAGUE PASS: https://nba.app.link/e/ yGbauuaHeU Source link
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A deafening silence falls upon Oracle Arena, the type of silence that only takes over a crowd when something devastating happens. It happened after Kevin Durant reached for his leg, then limped off the court in an apparent non-contact injury during Game 5 of Warriors-Rockets on Thursday. The Warriors are calling Durant's injury a right calf strain. He did not …
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Addison Russell is a lucky man Months of therapy, reflection and support of family, friends and his employer helped save Russell's career, which started a new chapter on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field when he returned to the Cubs lineup After serving a 40-game suspension for violent Major League baseball's domestic violence policy. Speaking to reporters in the Cubs dugout …
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Duke struck early in the 2020 class Wednesday and landed a commitment from five-star point guard Jeremy Roach. Roach announced his decision on Twitter. My decision … pic.twitter.com/spjkPnVqP9 – iam_jr20 (@ Jeremyroach10) May 8, 2019 Roach, a 6-foot product from Paul VI High School (Virginia) is ranked No. 14 in ESPN 100 by 2020. He tore his ACL in a …
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It's win or go home for the Boston Celtics. After looking absolutely dominant in the first round against the Indiana Pacers, the fourth-seeded Celtics have found the going tough in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo continued his postseason domination with 39 points as the Bucks came away with a 113-101 victory over the Celtics …
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Photo: Hannah Foslien (Getty) The Lakers apparently went through a bizarre and even worrying process to arrive at this moment in search of their next leader moment When sitting at a table and hammering a deal with Tyronn Lue, backed by the full support of everyone in the organization. Part of this process, as reported by Marc Stein of New …
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The Los Angeles Lakers and head coaching candidate Ty Lue are working to find common ground on the makeup of a potential assistant coaching staff, league sources tell The Athletic The sides have discussed names for Lue's staff, with one suggestion being former Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets coach Jason Kidd, league sources said. Kidd's appetite for this type of …
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For as long as the Warriors' recent dynasty has existed, Klay Thompson has provided comic relief. In good times, stressful times, and bad times, Klay has simply remained Klay. It's the NBA's own, subtler, version of "Manny being Manny." Sometimes, calling out the Oracle Arena fans isn't being loud enough. Other times it means wearing and Louis Vuitton vest and …
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We're going to finish the season on a high against Fulham on Sunday, but Rafa Benitez will have to organize his Magpies without DeAndre Yedlin. Our regular right-back has confirmed through his Instagram that he underwent a successful operation earlier this week, having drawn up a groin problem before last weekend's defeat at home in Liverpool. Like Merseyside outfit, Javier …
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