The NCAA on Thursday reported policies for how it will deal with potential Covid related withdrawals from the Division I men’s basketball competition, saying it won’t permit substitution teams after the competition starts. There will be no reseeding or bracket changes once the bracket is released on Selection Sunday, and substitution teams may be presented…
Donovan Mitchell has just won a Slam Dunk Contest and made two All-Star Games. Thus, normally, he’s attempting to add to his awards at the NBA’s midseason exhibit. On Wednesday, the day after he was named to his second All-Star Game, Mitchell said he would be taking an interest in the 3-point challenge that will…
No. 5 Illinois is battling for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA competition. Michigan State is battling a long shot just to get in. The Spartans pulled off an upset Tuesday that could fundamentally affect the destiny of the two teams. Michigan State opened up a 19-point second-half and held on for a 81-72…
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh covered the spread, and the NFL season doesn’t commence for an additional seven months. Harbaugh unobtrusively paid for everybody’s dinner at Jimmy’s Seafood Restaurant on Tuesday night. While Harbaugh wouldn’t uncover the specific amount, WJZ-TV in Baltimore detailed the complete bill was at least $2,000. Harbaugh said the credit for…
Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell will go through arthroscopic surgery Wednesday to remove a loose body in his left knee and is required to miss four to six weeks, the group reported. Russell had missed Minnesota’s past three games with what the Wolves said was an irritated left leg. Ricky Rubio again began in his…
Steve Nash wouldn’t give a course of events on Kevin Durant’s left hamstring strain that sidelined him Monday in Sacramento and is required to keep him out Tuesday in Phoenix. However, Nash consoled the Brooklyn Nets didn’t feel the issue was not kidding or long haul. “I have no timelines. I know he’s gonna miss…
Duke rookie and projected lottery pick Jalen Johnson is selecting from the remainder of the season and will pronounce for the NBA draft, as per the school. Johnson, the No. 13 prospect in the ESPN 100 last season, has had an up-and-down season with the Blue Devils. He opened his career with 19 points, 19…
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the early top choice to win league MVP for the 2021 NFL season. Mahomes is listed at +500 in the DraftKings odds, making him the preseason favorite. He’s followed by the 2020 MVP, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is at +800. Rodgers is new off his third MVP, and if…
The Memphis Tigers will miss another men’s basketball game due to positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing, with their Sunday game at No. 8 Houston presently delayed. The American Athletic Conference reported the most recent delay Thursday. Memphis stopped exercises Wednesday, and the Tigers’ game with Cincinnati on Thursday night was likewise delayed. Presently their…
Alabama’s spring game will happen April 17, the school reported Friday. It will be the first spring game held since 2019. A year ago’s event, and all of spring practice, was canceled in light of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic last March. The current year’s game is required to have a decreased limit like…