Riley: Heat ‘pulling the plug’ on Butler trade talks
Miami Heat president of basketball operations Pat Riley told the team’s players that he is “pulling the plug” on trade talks involving Jimmy Butler, multiple media outlets reported Thursday.
Holdout Steelers RB Bell supports teammates from afar
Le’Veon Bell likely has more than a few detractors in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ front office.
Pacquiao plans to fight Broner in U.S. return
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is ready to get back in the ring in the United States for the first time since 2016 — against American Adrien Broner.
Jury deliberations to begin Monday in basketball corruption trial
Kansas coach Bill Self was aware of — and requested — an improper payment to at least one recruit, an attorney representing one of three men charged in a pay-for-play scheme reiterated in closing arguments on Thursday.
Take 5: Battle in Baltimore highlights Week 7
Sunday brings the second matchup in three weeks featuring the league’s best scoring offense and best scoring defense, this time when the New Orleans Saints (36 points per game) visit the Baltimore Ravens (12.8 allowed per game).
New city, same goal for LeBron: a championship
LeBron James had a message for his new coach, Luke Walton, after the Los Angeles Lakers’ shootaround Thursday morning: He doesn’t want to rest.
ATP roundup: Isner put to test at Stockholm
Top-seeded American John Isner was put through the wringer before ultimately defeating compatriot Bradley Klahn 7-6 (2), 6-7 (5), 7-6 (5) and advancing to the quarterfinals at the Intrum Stockholm Open in Sweden.
Hamilton: Crazy to match F1 ‘godfather’ Fangio’s five
Lewis Hamilton described Juan Manuel Fangio as the ‘godfather’ of Formula One on Thursday and said it was crazy to think he could soon join the late Argentine as a five times world champion.
Lakers must choose between winning now and building for future: Barkley
The LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers will face the tough task of deciding whether to contend for a title this season or give their young core the on-court experience they need to develop as players, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley said on Thursday…
Motor racing: Perez sees bright future for reborn Force India
Mexican Sergio Perez saw a bright future for Force India after the Formula One team finally confirmed on Thursday that he would continue racing for them in 2019.
