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  • • Warriors’ Draymond Green has massive praise for Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma
    Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has made massive improvements in his game this season, earning a well-deserved compliment from Draymond Green. The Golden State Warriors All-Star credited the sweet-shooting forward, claiming Kuz now understands how to play winning basketball. Kuz now play winning basketball. Amazing growth in that area. — Draymond Green (@Money23Green) February […...2021
  • • LeBron James reacts to Draymond Green’s poster dunk on Luka Doncic
    Even though they’ve had several battles in the NBA Finals in recent years, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green have had mutual respect and formed a bond. Aside from being on-court rivals, they are also represented by LeBron’s close friend Rich Paul of Klutch Sports. So when Green […] The post LeBron James reacts to Draymond Green’s post...2021
  • • LeBron James speaks out on ‘sustained greatness’ in Year 18
    LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers entered the halftime break down by a dozen, 58-46 against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. But two quarters later and they had completely turned the game around, cruising to a 114-93 win after a strong second half. A huge part of their comeback was LeBron, who finished with […] The post LeBron James speaks out on ‘sustained greatness’ in Yea...2021
  • • Rockets ‘concerned’ Christian Wood injury could be worse than feared
    There is a growing concern that the Houston Rockets’ breakout center Christian Wood might be out for an indefinite time. On Thursday, the big man rolled his right ankle in a fastbreak play against the Memphis Grizzlies. Wood, who finished the evening with 17 points and seven boards, had to exit the game in the […] The post Rockets ‘concerned’ Christian Wood injury could be ...2021
  • • Warriors channeled Run TMC days for Mavs win, claims Steve Kerr
    A 147-116 blowout victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday saw the Golden State Warriors win their 12th game of the season. After the game, coach Steve Kerr couldn’t help but reminisce about the good old days of the NBA. Per San Francisco Chronicle’s Connor Letourneau, Kerr said their performance reminded him of the Run […] The post Warriors channeled Run TMC days for Mav...2021
  • • Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma, Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. trade blocks on one another
    Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. swatted Kyle Kuzma’s layup attempt on Thursday, but the Los Angeles Lakers forward made sure to exact his revenge in the ensuing possession. With under five minutes left in the third period of the Nuggets-Lakers showdown at Staples Center, MPJ blocked Kuz’s easy deuce off the glass, which ignited […] The post Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma, Nug...2021
  • • Jusuf Nurkic throws subtle shade at LaMelo Ball
    Three is only one Melo in the NBA. At least in Jusuf Nurkic’s eyes. The Portland Trail Blazers center hyped up his teammate after Carmelo Anthony led the way in their 121-105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Nurkic, who’s sidelined due to a fractured right wrist, took to Twitter to tip his hat […] The post Jusuf Nurkic throws subtle shade at LaMelo Ball appeared first...2021
  • • Senators @ Canadiens: Sens Stun Habs | RECAP
    Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators Game Recap: Habs Line-up, Score, Statistics, Highlights, Post-game Interviews, NHL Three-Stars FINAL | Game 11, Home Game 5 | Thursday February 4, 2021 Bell Centre, Montreal, QC CANADIENS Montreal 2-3 SENATORS Ottawa Canadiens Lineup Forward lines Tomas Tatar – Phillip Danault – Brendan Gallagher Jonathan Drouin – Nick Suzuki –...2021
  • • Rockets’ Christian Wood exits game in wheelchair
    Houston Rockets big man Christian Wood’s foot problems continue this season, as he re-injured a bothersome right ankle against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum on Thursday. The Rockets were blowing out the home team in the eight-minute mark of the third period when disaster struck. Christian Wood was leading the break and made a […] The post Rockets’ Christian Wood exits game...2021
  • • Donovan Mitchell reacts to his own embarrassing dunk fail
    Donovan Mitchell went from hero to zero for a fleeting moment in the first quarter of the Utah Jazz’s visit to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. In the opening quarter of the game, Mitchell got the ball back from a Derrick Favors steal and found himself all alone with acres of space. Unfortunately for the […] The post Donovan Mitchell reacts to his own embarrassing dunk fail appeared firs...2021

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First Take injury and suspension

  • • Rockets ‘concerned’ Christian Wood injury could be worse than feared
    There is a growing concern that the Houston Rockets’ breakout center Christian Wood might be out for an indefinite time. On Thursday, the big man rolled his right ankle in a fastbreak play against the Memphis Grizzlies. Wood, who finished the evening with 17 points and seven boards, had to exit the game in the […] The post Rockets ‘concerned’ Christian Wood injury could be ...2021
  • • Jusuf Nurkic throws subtle shade at LaMelo Ball
    Three is only one Melo in the NBA. At least in Jusuf Nurkic’s eyes. The Portland Trail Blazers center hyped up his teammate after Carmelo Anthony led the way in their 121-105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Nurkic, who’s sidelined due to a fractured right wrist, took to Twitter to tip his hat […] The post Jusuf Nurkic throws subtle shade at LaMelo Ball appeared first...2021
  • • Joel Embiid gives update on scary knee injury he suffered vs. Blazers
    Joel Embiid’s knee is fine – at least for now. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar had a huge knee scare early in the game and had to briefly go to the locker room to assess the injury. The 26-year-old bumped his knee after blocking Portland Trailblazers center Enes Kanter in transition halfway through the opening quarter. […] The post Joel Embiid gives update on scary knee injury h...2021
  • • The NHL postpones all Avalanche games through February 11th
    Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images The Avalanche have become victims of COVID-19 ravaging the team, cancelling all activities for at least a week Late Thursday evening saw some depressing news for Avalanche fans: all games, practices, and team activities have been shut down for at least a week while the team deals with the coronavirus ravaging through the team. Schedule Update...2021
  • • DeVonta Smith blames himself for his finger injury
    Heisman Winner DeVonta Smith had 215 yards and three touchdowns in the first half of the BCS title game against Ohio State. He would have had more but for a finger injury that he suffered early in the third quarter. And he blames himself for the injury. “What stood out to me the most is [more]...2021
  • • Sixers’ Joel Embiid lands awkwardly after collision with Enes Kanter, walks off at own will
    Sixers superstar Joel Embiid was forced to exit Thursday’s matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Embiid landed awkwardly after a mid-air collision with Blazers big man Enes Kanter. Embiid appears to have injured his right knee as the three-time All-Star headed to the locker room shortly after the incident. Here’s a look at Embiid’s injury […] The post Sixers’ Jo...2021
  • • Heat’s Avery Bradley out 3-4 weeks with calf strain
    It’s confirmed that the Miami Heat will be without veteran guard Avery Bradley for as long as a month with the 30-year-old currently dealing with a calf strain. This report comes via NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic: Tough injury news for the Heat: Guard Avery Bradley will miss 3-to-4 weeks with a strained […] The post Heat’s Avery Bradley out 3-4 weeks with calf strain...2021
  • • Mavs’ Kristaps Porzingis plays first back-to-back on Thursday since knee surgery
    It appears that Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis has already progressed significantly in his recovery from the knee injury that has caused him to miss the start of the season for the Mavs. Porzingis will be suiting up for Dallas on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors in what is the second night of […] The post Mavs’ Kristaps Porzingis plays first back-to-back on Thurs...2021
  • • Sixers’ Ben Simmons, Blazers’ Damian Lillard to miss Thursday matchup
    Thursday night’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Portland Trail Blazers was supposed to feature an individual battle against two of the top point guards in the NBA, Ben Simmons and Damian Lillard. Unfortunately, injuries have gotten in the way of Sixers-Blazers, as both players have been tagged as out for what could have […] The post Sixers’ Ben Simmons, Blazers...2021
  • • NWHL Season Canceled Due to Covid (Again)
    Covid 2 NWHL 0. For the second time in just under a calendar year, the NWHL was forced to suspend their Isobel Cup Playoffs due to safety concerns.  Back in ... Read moreNWHL Season Canceled Due to Covid (Again) The post NWHL Season Canceled Due to Covid (Again) appeared first on The Hockey Writers.      Related StoriesSix Lock Up Top Seed, Boston Blanks Buffalo to T...2021

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First Take trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma, Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. trade blocks on one another
    Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. swatted Kyle Kuzma’s layup attempt on Thursday, but the Los Angeles Lakers forward made sure to exact his revenge in the ensuing possession. With under five minutes left in the third period of the Nuggets-Lakers showdown at Staples Center, MPJ blocked Kuz’s easy deuce off the glass, which ignited […] The post Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma, Nug...2021
  • • Game #12 Recap: New guys help Jackets get back in the win column
    Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Plus a milestone goal for a struggling player It wasn’t always pretty, but the Columbus Blue Jackets were able to pull off a much-needed regulation win over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Newest Blue Jackets Jack Roslovic and Patrik Laine each scored their first goal in a Columbus sweater, while Cam Atkinson’s game winner was his 2...2021
  • • Steve Nash Offers Opinion On How James Harden Has Meshed With Nets
    There was a lot of speculation about how James Harden would fit in the Brooklyn Nets lineup, even before trade rumors began to surface. And when you’re talking about adding such a ball-dominant player to a lineup that already had Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the speculation was warranted. But so far this season for […] The post Steve Nash Offers Opinion On How James Harden Has Meshed...2021
  • • Blue Jackets Starting to Reap Rewards With Jack Roslovic
    Patrik Laine was the star coming to the Columbus Blue Jackets. But the other piece of that trade is showing that he has a lot to offer too. Jack Roslovic ... Read moreBlue Jackets Starting to Reap Rewards With Jack Roslovic The post Blue Jackets Starting to Reap Rewards With Jack Roslovic appeared first on The Hockey Writers.       ...2021
  • • 2021 NBA trade deadline hidden gems
    The 2021 NBA trade deadline has been pushed back this season, as all 30 franchises will have until March 25 to tinker with their rosters through deals with other teams. We’ve already seen of several blockbuster shockers so far, with perennial All-Stars like Russell Westbrook, James Harden, John Wall, Victor Oladipo, and Chris Paul all […] The post 2021 NBA trade deadline hidden gems appeared...2021
  • • KBO’s Kiwoom Heroes To Sign David Freitas
    The Kiwoom Heroes of the Korea Baseball Organization have agreed to a one-year contract with catcher/first baseman David Freitas, per Jee-ho Yoo of the Yonhap News Agency. Freitas, a client of PSI Sports Management, is guaranteed $550K on the deal and can earn another $50K via incentives. He was on the Brewers’ 40-man roster as…...2021
  • • Ducks Power Play Issues Highlighted by Nick Ritchie’s Success With Bruins
    When Anaheim Ducks general manager Bob Murray executed last year’s deadline trade that sent Nick Ritchie to the Boston Bruins for Danton Heinen, many people weren’t surprised. Ritchie hadn’t lived ... Read moreDucks Power Play Issues Highlighted by Nick Ritchie’s Success With Bruins The post Ducks Power Play Issues Highlighted by Nick Ritchie’s Success With Bruins ap...2021
  • • Kevin Durant Thinks James Harden’s Defense Is ‘Underrated’
    Looking at the Brooklyn Nets in the 2020-21 season, their defense has been near the bottom of the league. Although it’s gotten worse since the blockbuster James Harden trade, Kevin Durant thinks that things could get better on that side of the ball.  While Harden is known for his offense, winning three-straight scoring titles, Durant […] The post Kevin Durant Thinks James Harden’s Defen...2021
  • • Predators Rewind: Revisiting David Poile’s 2010 Draft
    The David Poile Draft feature began with Kyle Gipe and his coverage of the 1998-2009 drafts. The feature went on pause, but I’m going to be reviving it to catch ... Read morePredators Rewind: Revisiting David Poile’s 2010 Draft The post Predators Rewind: Revisiting David Poile’s 2010 Draft appeared first on The Hockey Writers.       ...2021
  • Clyde Edwards-Helaire and the case for drafting a running back in Round 1
    • Clyde Edwards-Helaire and the case for drafting a running back in Round 1
    Clyde Edwards-Helaire was the only running back taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and he's going to start Super Bowl 55 as a rookie for the Chiefs....2021

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  • • Game #12 Recap: New guys help Jackets get back in the win column
    Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Plus a milestone goal for a struggling player It wasn’t always pretty, but the Columbus Blue Jackets were able to pull off a much-needed regulation win over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Newest Blue Jackets Jack Roslovic and Patrik Laine each scored their first goal in a Columbus sweater, while Cam Atkinson’s game winner was his 2...2021
  • • Vita Vea: I’m completely healed, otherwise I wouldn’t be playing
    Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea played for the first time since Week 5 in the NFC Championship Game. He’d been on injured reserve with a fractured ankle. Vea played 46 percent of Tampa Bay’s defensive snaps but didn’t record any defensive stats in the victory over the Buccaneers. It was the first time this season [more]...2021
  • • Tyson Jost on NHL COVID Protocol List, Thursday game vs. Wild likely postponed
    DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 02: Valeri Nichushkin #13 of the Colorado Avalanche scores on an assist by Tyson Jost #17 against Ryan Suter #20 and Cam Talbot #33 of the Minnesota Wild in the second period at Ball Arena on February 02, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. | Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Minnesota Wild potentially in seven-day quarantine after outbreak The Colorado Avalanche bea...2021
  • • Pain: Shooting Stars foil Blue Jackets, Laine debut
    Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images Joe Pavelski and the Dallas Stars took their 8-game losing streak against Blue Jackets personal. Tuesday night was the much-anticipated debut for Columbus Blue Jackets star winger Patrik Laine. Laine started on the left side on the top line as the Dallas Stars came into Nationwide Arena for a pivotal divisional matchup. Also making their debut were the reve...2021
  • • Super Bowl scores, results: Every final score, winner, loser and MVP of the first 54 Super Bowls
    Either the Buccaneers or the Chiefs will add their team to this list soon...2021
  • Tim Weah scores first goal of 2021 in Lille romp
    • Tim Weah scores first goal of 2021 in Lille romp
    Tim Weah scored his first goal in more than six weeks on Wednesday, helping Ligue 1 leaders Lille to a 3-0 victory over Bordeaux. The U.S. Men's National Team forward made his first start in more than three (...)...2021
  • • Super Bowl results, scores: Every winner, loser, MVP and final score of the first 54 Super Bowls
    Either the Chiefs or the Buccaneers will add their team to this list soon...2021
  • • Some of the wildest stats, facts from the unprecedented 2020-21 season, so far
    Everyone knows about this college basketball season. It’s completely unprecedented, often strange and occasionally unfathomable. And here are more numbers to prove it . . . just from the first week in February....2021

First Take kids, wife/husband, girlfriend/boyfriend, father/mother

  • • LeBron James hate posts from ‘Courtside Karen’ husband resurface after controversial spat
    It seems as though the drama surrounding LeBron James and “Courtside Karen” isn’t quite done yet. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has been making headlines as of late due to his recent in-game spat with a couple of Atlanta Hawks fans. One of them, who LeBron baptized as “Courtside Karen,” got into it with James […] The post LeBron James hate posts from ‘C...2021
  • • Right Place. Right Time. Right Person
    Three days after testing positive for COVID-19 and going into isolation, Mary Griffin found out she had cancer. On a Zoom call. Hours from home. At just 19 years old. A sophomore at Virginia Tech, Griffin was outside of her apartment in Blacksburg, Va., last fall when she took the call. Three hundred miles away in Baltimore, her mother, Kelly, was also on the line. Kelly had planned to be there in...2021
  • • Texans adding DC Lovie Smith’s son, Miles, as linebackers coach
    Head coach David Culley’s first coaching staff continues to come together in Houston. The Texans are adding defensive coordinator Lovie Smith’s son, Miles, as linebackers coach, per a report from Tom Pelissero of NFL Media. Miles Smith served as his father’s linebacker’s coach for the last two seasons at Illinois. In 2018 he was the [more]...2021
  • • Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards reaches out to 12-year-old with inspiring story on family tragedy
    Minnesota Timberwolves rookie and top overall pick Anthony Edwards has been fantastic on the court to start his career, and the young guard has done his part by helping others as well. Edwards, former Georgia Bulldog star, reached out to 12-year-old Taedan Johnson after he lost his mother, grandmother, and sister in a fire on […] The post Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards reaches out to 12...2021
  • • Game #11 Gamethread: Stars at Blue Jackets
    Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images Come chat with us here Patrik Laine makes his Columbus debut! He’ll be on a line with Alexandre Texier and Cam Atkinson to start. Riley Nash is out due to the birth of his child. Congrats to the Nash family! Kevin Stenlund was added to the IR to make room for Laine. Joonas Korpisalo gets the start in goal. The starter for Dallas will be Jake Oetti...2021
  • • Celebrating Influential Black Women in Lacrosse
    DiversityNina Walker was an athletic trainer for the 2019 U.S. men's indoor team, which captured the bronze medal during the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship in Langley, British Columbia. As part of our Black History Month celebration, US Lacrosse is highlighting contributions made by Black women in our sport. Whether on the field or off of it, Black women have helped our sport grow to where it ...2021
  • • Tom Brady says family left him home alone so he can prepare for Super Bowl
    It’s six days before Tom Brady will play in his tenth Super Bowl and first as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It’s the first time in 10 appearances in the title game that Brady is still at home as he prepares for a Super Bowl. Usually, teams would be in the host city [more]...2021
  • • LeBron James’ ‘Courtside Karen’ issues apology after incident with Lakers star
    Juliana Carlos, a woman Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James dubbed “Courtside Karen,” apologized following an incident between the two during Monday night’s Lakers-Hawks game in Atlanta. Carlos took to Instagram to apologize for “losing my cool” and removing her mask during the courtside encounter. She said she took the back-and-forth between her husband and […...2021
  • • Oilers’ Little-Known Backup Goalie Skinner Earns His First NHL Win
    An Edmonton Oilers’ scoring binge couldn’t have come at a better time for Edmonton’s Sam and Sue Skinner family. Their son Stuart Skinner was making his NHL debut in goal ... Read moreOilers’ Little-Known Backup Goalie Skinner Earns His First NHL Win The post Oilers’ Little-Known Backup Goalie Skinner Earns His First NHL Win appeared first on The Hockey Writers.      ...2021
  • • Who is Kawhi Leonard’s Uncle Dennis?
    NBA fans may recognize the name Uncle Dennis, as he was mentioned frequently during free agency this past summer. Dennis Robertson has played a vital role in in the life of Kawhi Leonard since the superstar’s father’s death. Robertson is the brother of Leonard’s mother, Kim Robertson. In 2018, Kawhi and his camp were surrounded […] The post Who is Kawhi Leonard’s Uncle Dennis? ap...2021

Top First Take news

  • • 5 Bruins Prospects That Benefit From a Shortened AHL Season
    In early January, the Providence Bruins announced that they were opting in to the 2020-21 American Hockey League season despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. With an NHL roster in Boston ... Read more5 Bruins Prospects That Benefit From a Shortened AHL Season The post 5 Bruins Prospects That Benefit From a Shortened AHL Season appeared first on The Hockey Writers.     ...2021
  • • Sharks’ Projected Roster After Multiple Moves
    Last Friday, the league announced that the San Jose Sharks’ series against the Vegas Golden Knights was postponed. This is because there were confirmed positive tests for the COVID-19 virus ... Read moreSharks’ Projected Roster After Multiple Moves The post Sharks’ Projected Roster After Multiple Moves appeared first on The Hockey Writers.       ...2021
  • • Kraken Expansion Draft Watch: Red Wings vs. Lightning, Predators vs. Panthers
    On Friday evening, there are a number of good National Hockey League games to enjoy and Seattle Kraken fans will be watching for bubble or second-tier players who might find ... Read moreKraken Expansion Draft Watch: Red Wings vs. Lightning, Predators vs. Panthers The post Kraken Expansion Draft Watch: Red Wings vs. Lightning, Predators vs. Panthers appeared first on The Hockey Writers.  ...2021
  • • Blue Jackets Starting to Reap Rewards With Jack Roslovic
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  • • AHL Central News: 2020-21 Season Preview
    The American Hockey League has not played since March 11, 2020. That will all change tonight as the 2020-21 season will finally begin. Four of the six teams of the ... Read moreAHL Central News: 2020-21 Season Preview The post AHL Central News: 2020-21 Season Preview appeared first on The Hockey Writers.       ...2021
  • • Projecting Russia’s 2022 Olympic Roster
    United States Canada Sweden Finland Czech Republic Switzerland Germany Medal Round: Best of the Projected 2022 Olympic Rosters Could Russia or the Unified Team or Olympic Athletes from Russia repeat ... Read moreProjecting Russia’s 2022 Olympic Roster The post Projecting Russia’s 2022 Olympic Roster appeared first on The Hockey Writers.       ...2021
  • • Jamal Murray reacts to blown double-digit lead against LeBron James, Lakers
    Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets were in full control through the first 24 minutes of their Western Conference powerhouse showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. However, after leading by 12 before the intermission, the defending champs stormed back and pummeled the Nuggets in the third quarter, 37-17. The Lakers went on […] The post Jamal Murray reacts to blown double-...2021
  • • 2021 NBA trade deadline hidden gems
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  • • Stephen Curry on what James Wiseman can learn from 31-point Mavs thrashing
    The Golden State Warriors arguably had their best game of the season with their 31-point annihilation of the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was certainly a happy camper with the way the Dubs played. This happened despite playing without their entire center rotation, including rookie stud James Wiseman, who is for […] The post Stephen Curry on what James ...2021
  • • How SCORE Boston, Hockey Changed Mass. Teen’s Life
    By Dallas Jackson I’m not quite sure how to start this, but here we go. Hi. My name is Dallas Jackson, and I was born and raised in Boston, and I’m only here to tell you one simple thing: Hockey changed my life​. And I whole-heartedly mean it. At the risk of sounding cliché, I’ll […] The post How SCORE Boston, Hockey Changed Mass. Teen’s Life appeared first on NESN.com....2021
  • • KBO’s Kiwoom Heroes To Sign David Freitas
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  • • Travis Kelce: I think we’re as ready as we’ve ever been this week
    Chiefs head coach Andy Reid’s teams are famously good coming off a bye week. His teams are now 19-3 in the regular season after a week off, and 6-2 in the postseason following a first-round bye. Of course, the club also won Super Bowl LIV last year in Reid’s second big-game appearance as a head [more]...2021
  • • Today in Hockey History: Feb. 5
    Feb. 5 has had a little bit of everything over the years. We saw one of the coolest moments in All-Star Game history. One of the greatest goaltenders to ever ... Read moreToday in Hockey History: Feb. 5 The post Today in Hockey History: Feb. 5 appeared first on The Hockey Writers.       ...2021
  • • LeBron James rips NBA for ‘slap in the face’ All-Star Game
    On Thursday, LeBron James reminded the basketball world why he’s the deserved leading vote-getter for the Western Conference for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. However, James would prefer to skip the trip to Atlanta on March 7 for his 17th All-Star appearance. In fact, the face of the league lambasted the reported decision to forge […] The post LeBron James rips NBA for ‘slap in the...2021

First Take fantasy rankings and news

  • • Curtis Samuel 2021 Fantasy Sleeper
    Can you believe it's Donkey Teeth's last week at Ghostbusters Fantasy Camp? Pretty soon he'll be back from the upside-down, completely normal and unchanged from battling demons in the abyss. He even sent me a message on the Ouija board yesterday! It said, "Listen to the podcasts backwards." So I took the ol' pod, played it backwards and slowed it down a bunch to match the slow jam vibe I was feeli...2021
  • • Rolling In The Deep: An Early Look At Cheap Outfielders
    Happy New Year, Readers!  Yes, I know it’s February, but this is my first post of the year, and as far as I’m concerned, the year doesn’t really start until I can officially start thinking about fantasy baseball.  To the surprise of no one who's ever met me, it turns out I've been thinking about fantasy baseball a lot lately; I'm preparing for my third draft now, after having completed my annual T...2021

First Take schedule, game

  • • Charles Barkley goes on NSFW rant ripping Warriors, Mavs for too many threes
    Thursday night featured a high-octane matchup between Stephen Curry‘s Golden State Warriors and Luka Doncic‘s Dallas Mavericks, which quickly turned into a three-point duel between these two Western Conference sides. Basketball Hall of Famer and co-host of NBA on TNT Charles Barkley was on the broadcast and he did not hold back with his criticism […] The post Charles Barkley goes...2021
  • • Warriors’ Stephen Curry shows appreciation after ridiculous Draymond Green assist
    Through nine seasons playing together with the Warriors, both Draymond Green and Stephen Curry have possessed a great feel for one another. With the terrific court vision Green displays, he tends to understand where Curry likes the ball and where he is comfortable scoring. Tonight’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks is a perfect example of […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry shows ...2021
  • • Charles Barkley lays into Warriors, Mavs with NSFW rant on too many threes
    Thursday night featured a high-octane matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks, which quickly turned into a three-point duel between these two Western Conference sides. Basketball Hall of Famer and co-host of NBA on TNT Charles Barkley was on the broadcast and he did not hold back with his criticism of the […] The post Charles Barkley lays into Warriors, Mavs with N...2021
  • • The NHL postpones all Avalanche games through February 11th
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  • • Warriors’ Draymond Green throws down massive slam over Mavs’ Luka Doncic
    The shorthanded Golden State Warriors entered Thursday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks with no traditional center available in their lineup. This meant Draymond Green would be required to log some heavy minutes at the five spot. The former NBA Defensive Player of the Year winner was certainly up to the challenge, as proved by his […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green throws d...2021
  • • Sixers’ Joel Embiid lands awkwardly after collision with Enes Kanter, walks off at own will
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  • • Steve Nash Offers Opinion On How James Harden Has Meshed With Nets
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  • • Sixers’ Ben Simmons, Blazers’ Damian Lillard to miss Thursday matchup
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  • • Warriors’ Draymond Green prepares to be ‘center’ of attention with extensive list of players out
    With the shorthanded Golden State Warriors facing the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, Dubs head coach Steve Kerr has revealed that former Defensive Player of the Year winner Draymond Green will serve as the squad’s starting center against the Mavs. James Wiseman, Kevon Looney, and Eric Paschall have all been ruled out for Thursday’s matchup which […] The post Warriors’ Draymo...2021
  • • VIDEO: Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo takes over photography duty with massive lead over Pacers
    The Milwaukee Bucks made quick work of the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday in what turned out to be a 130-110 blowout in favor of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. The reigning league MVP and Defensive Player of the Year seemed to have been bored out of his mind towards the latter part of the matchup, which […] The post VIDEO: Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo takes over photography duty with massive...2021

First Take rumors, scandals

  • • Steve Nash Offers Opinion On How James Harden Has Meshed With Nets
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  • • Jaylen Brown gets real after Celtics’ sobering loss vs. Kings
    The Boston Celtics entered Wednesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings as the clear favorite. But after the final buzzer, it was the Kings who came out on top, 116-111. After the loss, Jaylen Brown wasn’t too impressed with the Celtics’ performance and their overall record. Brown pointed out their subpar 11-9 record, including dropping six […] The post Jaylen Brown gets r...2021
  • • Mavs star Luka Doncic redeems himself with nifty first-half buzzer-beater vs. Hawks
    The Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks face off on Wednesday night and Luka Doncic and Trae Young, who were traded for each other, face off. Doncic hit a nice buzzer-beater at the end of the first half to cut the lead to three. Luka at the buzzer! 17 points at the half for Doncic 🔥pic.twitter.com/cjJU1w9MpY […] The post Mavs star Luka Doncic redeems himself with nifty first-half buzzer-beat...2021
  • • Lakers star LeBron James’ shocking reaction after heated exchange with courtside Hawks fans
    LeBron James was part of a heated altercation between a couple of courtside fans in the Los Angeles Lakers’ visit to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. The referees had to stop the game in the eight-minute mark of the fourth quarter after James was seen exchanging some words with two fans, who were later identified […] The post Lakers star LeBron James’ shocking reaction after heated e...2021
  • • Val James: The Forgotten Trailblazer
    Until Jordan Greenway took to the ice for the US men’s ice hockey team in Pyeongchang, the program had never had an African-American player on its Olympic roster. It’s shocking ... Read moreVal James: The Forgotten Trailblazer The post Val James: The Forgotten Trailblazer appeared first on The Hockey Writers.       ...2021

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