April 1 is Chris Beard Day for Texas and Texas Tech

[ad_1] Will Chris Beard return to the Forty Acres? Since Shaka Smart left the Texas Longhorns for the Marquette Golden Eagles last Friday, that question has largely defined the Austin coaching search for athletics director Chris Del Conte. In recent days, there has been a noticeable lack of information from the Longhorns program and the … Read more

Timberwolves rookie wanted Knicks RJ Barrett to take the last shot

[ad_1] Timberwolves rookie swingman Anthony Edwards, the hero of the Timberwolves 102-101 comeback win over the Knicks on Wednesday, rejoiced after being delighted that RJ Barrett took the final blow. Out of bounds, Barrett missed a short 19-foot step back on a competing Karl Anthony Towns with two seconds left to preserve the victory. And … Read more

Biden backs moving MLB All-Star game out of Georgia

[ad_1] Microsoft and American Express have become the latest big companies to worry about Georgia’s law restricting voting rights, which critics say will have a particular impact on black communities’ access to the vote. Our thought bubble, via Ina Fried of Axios: These companies, many of which are based in Georgia, could have spoken out … Read more

Packers to play 10 games against 2020 playoffs in 2021

[ad_1] The addition of a 17th regular season game in 2021 means the Green Bay Packers will play 10 games against the 2020 playoff teams next season. AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs has been added to the Packers’ list of opponents as part of the NFL’s expansion to 17 games. Chiefs will join Chicago Bears … Read more

Highlights of the NHL game | Kings vs Golden Knights – March 31, 2021 – SPORTSNET

[ad_1] Highlights of the NHL game | Kings vs Golden Knights – March 31, 2021SPORTSNET 3/31 Preview – Thoughts on the lineup, plus Pietrangelo, the role of Moore and the approach to Vegaslakingsinsider.com Kings @ Golden Knights 03/31/21 | NHL HighlightsNHL Panelists: Sports kept Las Vegas afloat during pandemicLas Vegas Journal-Review Marc-Andre Fleury blows on … Read more

Journeyman reliever Lucas Luetge gets a role in the Yankees box

[ad_1] The Yankees’ survey box will be significantly different from what they expect when the season kicks off Thursday. Aroldis Chapman will be out as he served a two-game suspension for throwing near the header of Mike Brosseau of Tampa Bay last season, and Justin Wilson will be on the injured list after feeling shoulder … Read more

Anthony Edwards says Timberwolves ‘didn’t want anyone else to take it’ after RJ Barrett missed the winner of the game

[ad_1] The New York Knicks are struggling on offense. They rank 23rd in 100 possessions and 22nd in field goal percentage while trying second under 3 points in basketball. Without NBA All-Star Julius Randle, averaging 23 points on 46.8% from the field and 41.9% on 3 points, they could hardly score at all. But after … Read more

Measurables Pro Day from Ian Book

[ad_1] Notre Dame held its annual Professionals Day on Wednesday and had 13 players from the 2020 squad training. Quarterback Ian Book was among them, as the quarterback who has won more games as a starter than any other quarterback in Notre Dame history achieved the following results: Height: 6-0Weight: 211 poundsArm: 31 3/8 “Wingspan: … Read more

Redick is excited to join Mavs, but angry with the Pelicans

[ad_1] On his The old man and the three On Wednesday podcast that he co-hosts, guard JJ Redick criticized New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin for not keeping his word. Redick also expressed his strong desire to play for the Dallas Mavericks, although he admitted he was shocked to have … Read more

UConn’s Geno Auriemma – Paige Bueckers should be able to make WNBA draft, but still help ‘build a brand’

[ad_1] 8:50 p.m. ET Mechelle VoepelESPN.com To close Mechelle Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports for espnW. Voepel started covering women’s basketball in 1984 and has worked for ESPN since 1996. SAN ANTONIO – UConn coach Geno Auriemma has said he will support a unique environment in women’s college basketball, … Read more