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• Seattle Storm star re-signing is a great step toward championship contentionPhoto by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images Gabby Williams, one of the WNBA’s elite two-way players, is returning to the Storm. Gabby Williams is returning to the Seattle Storm, ESPN’s Alexa Phillippou reported on Sunday afternoon. Williams was given the core designation by the Storm last month, meaning that her only way out of the organization would be asking for a trade. Phillippou rep...2025Click for news about Seattle Storm breaking news today -
• Tre’ Morgan and Xavier Isaac ranked among top 1B prospectsPhoto by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images Multiple publications have the tandem ranked among the best at their position The Tampa Bay Rays have two of the best first base prospects in all of baseball according to pundits of the game. The Rays’ 2022 first round pick Xavier Isaac and 2023 3rd round selection Tre’ Morgan have been ranked 4th and 5th respectively, both by MLB Pipelin...2025See more articles Louisiana State news -
• A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, and the 12 best WNBA players not playing in Unrivaled, rankedPhoto by Justin Casterline/NBAE via Getty Images Unrivaled, the new 3-on-3 basketball league launching in Miami next week, will feature 36 WNBA stars. Here’s who won’t be participating. Unrivaled, the new professional women’s 3-on-3 basketball league launching next Friday, Jan. 17th in Miami, doesn’t lack star power. The league, co-founded by two-time MVP Breanna Stewart and the 2024 Defe...2025See more Caitlin Clark news and rumors -
• Recently-fired WNBA head coach will coach Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso in ChicagoPhoto by Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images Tanisha Wright, formerly the head coach of the Atlanta Dream, joins Tyler Marsh’s Chicago Sky coaching staff. The Chicago Sky announced on Saturday the hiring of a new assistant head coach to join Tyler Marsh’s staff, and it’s a familiar name: Tanisha Wright. Wright was the head coach of the Atlanta Dream from 2021 to 2024 before being dismi...2025Continue with Angel Reese news and rumors -
• Mavericks Notes: Trade Targets, Irving, Lively, Thompson, Washington
The Mavericks are mulling whether to add an impact perimeter defender before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports. A natural target would be the Pelicans’ Herbert Jones, who made the All-Defensive First Team last season. However, there is little belief in NBA circles that the Pelicans will actually make Jones […]...2025See more articles Herbert Jones breaking news
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• Nationals history: Examining the Nats first base position over the yearsBrad Mills-Imagn Images We will look back at some of the great first basemen in Nats history After trading for Nathaniel Lowe, the Washington Nationals have a new first baseman. With a new face at the cold corner, it feels like a good time to reminisce about some of the Nationals best first baseman. In their relatively short history, the Nats have had some great players at the position. Wh...2024Continue with Nathaniel Lowe
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• Seattle Storm star re-signing is a great step toward championship contention
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• 2024 Season in Review: Orlando ArciaPhoto by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images After Orlando Arcia’s 2024 season, shortstop remains a question moving forward for the Braves. The shortstop plan for the 2024 Atlanta Braves was pretty simple. Orlando Arcia was going to be their defensive-first shortstop, who could bat at the bottom of the lineup while the remaining eight hitters in the deepest lineup in baseball did what they do...2024Read about Orlando Arcia -
• The Lions are the NFL’s best team ... even better than the ChiefsPhoto by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Every metric we have shows that the Lions are elite. The Detroit Lions are a case study in how to turn a franchise around. Not just in the NFL, but all of sports. Three years removed from a 3-13-1 finish, the team is now cruising at 5-1 on the year, just defeated one of the league’s last remaining undefeated teams and appears to be on a crash course with the...2024See also Detroit Lions -
• WNBA All-Defensive Teams announced: Who made the cut? Biggest snubs?Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images Napheesa Collier was named Defensive Player of the Year, but here’s who else made the WNBA’s First and Second All-Defensive teams. The WNBA announced the All-Defensive Teams on Sunday — and there weren’t a ton of surprises in the lineups. Napheesa Collier and A’ja Wilson were in a two-way battle for Defensive Player of the Year for much of the season, wi...2024See more Napheesa Collier injury update -
• 2024 MLB Draft: Day 2 recap and Day 3 open threadRonny Cruz | Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The draft concludes with rounds 11 through 20 today. Day 2 of the 2024 MLB Draft is done and the final Day 3, which covers rounds 11 through 20, starts today at 1 p.m. Central Time. This round will be rapid fire, with picks coming via conference call as soon at the last one is announced. You can listen in at MLB.com. The Cubs made eight picks ...2024See also Tommy John -
• Braves 2024 Draft Preview: First BasemanPhoto by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images If Atlanta chooses to take a first baseman early, there are plenty of viable candidates. Much like most of Atlanta’s roster, first base isn’t exactly a top priority for the Braves headed into this month’s draft. However, with an extra lineup spot thanks to the universal DH, it’s not out of the question to take a first baseman if the pri...2024Continue with Matt Olson -
• Cub Tracks’ HappenstancePhoto by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Ian Happ delivers a coup de grace the day after Mark’s birthday and the Cubs wind up with the win. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, ...2024Click for news about Cub Tracks -
• An Ode to ‘NFL Street’: Picking the Indianapolis Colts’ All-Time 7-on-7 Playground SquadPhoto by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images Which Colts are you selecting for a playground style 7-on-7 pickup game where chosen players have to play both ways? It’s a blast from the past! Since it’s the dog days of the offseason, where it’s too early to start talking about training camp, I decided to take a pause and write an article just for fun here. Some of you may remember ‘NFL Street,’ ...2024Continue with Indianapolis Colts -
• The Royals need more out of VinnieVinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Kansas City Royals heads to the dugout after striking out against the Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium on April 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Reed Hoffmann/Getty Images He’s got the talent, let’s see the results The Kansas City Royals currently hold a playoff spot in the Year of Our Lord 2024, and are on pace to win ...2024Click for news about Vinnie Pasquantino
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• Chris Bosh's New Role as Heat's Go-To Man Has Been Months in the Making
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"She was an elite defender — and was named to the WNBA All-Defensive First Team five times and the All-Defensive Second Team twice." - 2024
"Cubs swing for the fences with Michael Busch" - 2023
"4) and was named in the NBA All-Defensive First Team." - 2022
"2022 Cubs final season grades" - 2021
"The roster features: 57 All-Star selections — the most in NBA history for one team on opening night 24 All-NBA First Team selections 48 All-NBA Team selections 13 All-Defensive First Team selections 10 championships 5 […] The post How many future Hall of Famers do the 2021-22 Lakers truly have?" - 2020
"Marcus Smart received the love from NBA coaches once again, this time in predicting the All-Defensive First Team." - 2019
"Tucker to make the league’s All-Defensive First Team, but Tucker isn’t looking for individual accolades, as he told Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle." - 2018
"Patrick Beverley’s microfracture surgery was supposed to be a season-ending procedure, but the All-Defensive First Teamer does not seem to be convinced." - 2017
"NEW YORK -- Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert and San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard – the three finalists for the 2016-17 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award – lead the 2016-17 NBA All-Defensive First Team, the NBA announced today." - 2016
"Kobe Bryant Gives Tony Allen Autographed Shoes, Credits Him for Strong Defense" - 2015
"DeAndre Jordan Signs with Clippers Despite Prior Agreement with Mavericks" - 2014
"Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has earned a spot on the NBA's All-Defensive First Team nine times throughout his career, so it's rare to see him gamble and not convert on that end."
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• Seattle Storm star re-signing is a great step toward championship contention
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• A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, and the 12 best WNBA players not playing in Unrivaled, ranked
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• Recently-fired WNBA head coach will coach Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso in Chicago
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• Mavericks Notes: Trade Targets, Irving, Lively, Thompson, Washington
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• 2024 Season in Review: Orlando Arcia
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• Diamondbacks series preview: The defending National League champs come to townPhoto by Norm Hall/Getty Images Their pennant defense hasn’t gone as planned. Last fall, the Diamondbacks went on a run to win the second National League pennant in club history. They fell to the Rangers in the World Series, but had a good team led by a young star in Corbin Carroll, with expectations they had a window of contention. But the team stumbled out of the gate this year, and were...2024Visit the page World Series -
• The Purple Row staff shares their favorite memories of Todd HeltonPhoto by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images The Toddfather has left his mark on both the Rockies franchise and their fans As Todd Helton prepares to take his place in the MLB Hall of Fame, we thought it would be a good time for staff members to reflect on their memories of The Toddfather. The ceremony starts at 11:30am MT. ★ ★ ★ Sam Bradfield My late maternal grandfather was a baseball guy, alwa...2024Continue with Blake Street contract rumors -
• Evan Mobley, Cavaliers Agree To Five-Year, $224M Extension With Rose Rule ProvisionEvan Mobley and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie contract extension that could be worth $269 million if he qualifies for the Rose rule during the 24-25 season. Mobley is represented by Thaddeus Foucher and Joe Smith. Mobley was the third overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft out of USC and was an All-Rookie First Team selection in 2022 and an All-NBA Def...2024Check it out Evan Mobley contract rumors -
• 2024 MLB Draft: Day 2 recap and Day 3 open thread
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• Braves 2024 Draft Preview: First Baseman
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• Seattle Storm star re-signing is a great step toward championship contention
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• A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, and the 12 best WNBA players not playing in Unrivaled, ranked
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• 2024 Season in Review: Orlando Arcia
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• One of WNBA’s top guard defenders joins Unrivaled basketball leaguePhoto by Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images Jordin Canada, a guard on the Atlanta Dream, will join the offseason 3-on-3 basketball league. Jordin Canada will play in Unrivaled this offseason, becoming the latest WNBA standout to commit to the new 3-on-3 professional women’s basketball league. Canada, who averaged 10.6 points, 5.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.6 steals this past seaso...2024Check it out Atlanta Dream scores -
• The Lions are the NFL’s best team ... even better than the Chiefs
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• The Purple Row staff shares their favorite memories of Todd Helton
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• Evan Mobley, Cavaliers Agree To Five-Year, $224M Extension With Rose Rule Provision
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• An Ode to ‘NFL Street’: Picking the Indianapolis Colts’ All-Time 7-on-7 Playground Squad
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• The Royals need more out of Vinnie
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• Tampa Bay Rays Minor League Roundup: Week 7Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports Tre’ Morgan receives a promotion to a crowded High-A roster Every Monday during the regular season, each minor league team has the day off. This serves as an excellent check point system to check in on how each team and individual prospect is performing. We are now seven weeks into the 2024 campaign and some prospects have certainly continued their ascent...2024Read about Carson Williams
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• Nationals history: Examining the Nats first base position over the years
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• 2024 Season in Review: Orlando Arcia
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• Brewers All-Time Team: First BaseJeff Hanisch-Imagn Images A difficult decision as we work our way around the horn We continue the Brewers All-Time Team today with first base. A quick reminder: We’re looking for the best individual season at each position, not the best career Players can only be used once A player must have played more games at the given position than any other in the given season We started the series ...2024See more articles Prince Fielder -
• The Lions are the NFL’s best team ... even better than the Chiefs
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• The Purple Row staff shares their favorite memories of Todd Helton
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• BCB 2024 top Cubs prospects list: 21 to 25Porter Hodge | Chloe Trofatter / USA TODAY NETWORK The countdown of the 25 best Cubs prospects starts with some promising arms and one really big bat. It’s that time of year again when we count down the BCB top 25 Cubs prospects for 2024. Every day this week I’ll reveal another five prospects until we get to numbers five through one on Friday. The Cubs system is especially deep and stron...2024See also Summer League -
• BCB After Dark: A new first base possibility?Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should try to trade for Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the cold. Let us check your coat for you. We validate parking. There are still a...2023Check it out John Lewis -
• South Side Sox Summary: Week 24The official death of a season Welcome to the SSS Summary — a little review of what happened this past week in Chicago White Sox baseball, including on-the-field play, the front office jibber-jabber, and everything in between. Even if you don’t want to remember what happened, sorry, we will tell you anyway. Chicago was officially eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday. Clearly, this doesn’t...2023Visit the page Brian Shaw -
• Cowboys countdown to kickoff: #2 Jourdan LewisEric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports The Dallas Cowboys face the New York Giants in Week 1. And we’re counting down to it by jersey numbers. We’re continuing our countdown to the opening game of the Dallas Cowboys 2023 regular season. Each day we’ll present a new player whose jersey number represents the countdown to opening day. Today is number 2. CB Jourdan LewisBorn: 31st August 1995 (27) - ...2023See also Dallas Cowboys -
• 2023 MLB Draft Preview: First Basemen
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Analyzing some of the top prospects at first base for the upcoming 2023 MLB Draft. We’re exactly two weeks away from the 2023 MLB Draft as we continue our position-by-position preview of players the Braves could take in the first couple of rounds. Today, we take a look at first base, a position while secured at the big league level, is relatively sparse whe...2023Continue with Conference USA
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• NBPA Basketball Players Awards Winners 2015: Results and Twitter Reaction
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• Grizzlies' Tony Allen Shares His Secrets to Being the NBA's Premier Star Stopper
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• Spurs' Leonard, Warriors' Green and Clippers' Jordan make debuts on NBA All-Defensive First Team
San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard, the Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, headlines the 2014-15 NBA All-Defensive First Team, the NBA announced today. He is one of three players to make his first All-Defensive First Team....2015See also San Antonio Spurs
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• NBA Announces 2014-15 All-Defensive First and Second Teams
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• Draymond Green Thinks Warriors Should Have Three Players on All-Defensive First Team
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• Seattle Storm star re-signing is a great step toward championship contention
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• Becky Hammon had jokes about Sparks’ Curt Miller’s firingPhoto by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Miller, who previously coached Hammon at Colorado State, spent two seasons as the head coach of the rebuilding Sparks before being let go on Tuesday night. The Los Angeles Sparks have let head coach Curt Miller go after two seasons, the team announced in an official press release on Tuesday evening — and star Dearica Hamby expressed her disappointment...2024Check it out Becky Hammon -
• WNBA Awards: MVP, Rookie of the Year, All-WNBA, FAQ, top candidates and morePhoto by Ethan Miller/Getty Images All of SB Nation’s WNBA award season coverage. It’s the end of the WNBA regular season — and it’s time for awards. There’s been a lot of discussion around MVP (will A’ja Wilson be unanimous?) and Rookie of the Year (Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese was a tight race at one point) but there are also several other awards that the WNBA hands out at the conclusio...2024Click for news about Caitlin Clark -
• Diamondbacks series preview: The defending National League champs come to town
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• Today in White Sox History: March 30On this day 46 years ago, Pablo Torrealba came to the White Sox, at a pretty steep cost. | Topps A bad trade that helped doom the 1978 club 1970 In a swap of arms, the White Sox deal Jerry Nyman to San Diego for Tommie Sisk. Both players would throw their last in the majors in 1970, with Nyman making two starts (15.19 ERA, -0.4 WAR). Sisk did a lot of damage quickly, throwing 17 (1-1, 5.4...2024Read about White Sox -
• Today in White Sox History: March 30
Roland Hemond doubled his Laws for the month of March by adding Rudy to Vance, on this day 41 years ago. | Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images The end-of-spring deals, they just keep coming 1970 In a swap of arms, the White Sox deal Jerry Nyman to San Diego for Tommie Sisk. Both players would throw their last in the majors in 1970, with Nyman making two starts (15.19 ERA, -0.4 WAR). Si...2023Click for news about Roland Hemond
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