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Photo: SkySports Denver Nuggets are hoping to pursue a championship this season, even though Jamal Murray will not be available for a huge portion of the upcoming season. The 2021 regular season MVP Nikola Jokic claimed the Nuggets could win a title, even with their second-best player sidelined. (via Moke Hamilton of Basketball News) “Yes,… Continue reading Nikola Jokic says Denver Nuggets should be in NBA title conversation even though Jamal Murray is hurt

5:00 PM ET NFL NationESPN Week 2 of the NFL season was exciting, as there was a game for every kind of fan. There were defensive slugfests, high-scoring affairs and chaotic endings. However, despite the entertaining action that captivated fans this past week, injuries also happened — and there were a lot of them. Unfortunately,… Continue reading NFL Week 3 injury updates

2,428 days. That’s how long it has been since MMA fan-favorite Nick Diaz has been inside the octagon, but that all changes this weekend at UFC 266. For the first time since February 2015, Diaz will step inside the UFC cage this Saturday and take on former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler. Diaz’s last fight, which… Continue reading When was the last time Nick Diaz fought in the UFC? Fan favorite makes return at UFC 266

Photo: AP Small forward James Ennis worked out for the Los Angeles Lakers this week. The Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka said yesterday that he’d like to fill a roster spot before training camp next Tuesday. Ennis, who has played for seven teams in seven seasons, most recently donned… Continue reading James Ennis worked out for the Lakers

7:00 AM ET ESPN staff The Week 3 NFL schedule for the 2021 season is stacked with great matchups, and we have you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game, a bold prediction for each matchup and, of course,… Continue reading NFL Week 3 game picks, schedule guide, fantasy football tips, odds, injuries and more

The fourth full week of the 2021 college football season is here, and it seems there are more questions than answers at this point. Perhaps things will become a little clearer this weekend. Here are our previews and predictions (point spreads courtesy of DraftKings, and current at the time of publication) for Week 4 games… Continue reading College football Week 4: Picks and preview

Team USA is looking for just its third win in the last 20 years at the 2021 Ryder Cup. The last two victories for the United States were in 2008 and 2016. As Team USA hopes to regain the trophy this weekend, let’s not forget about the horrible loss in 2018. It was the second-largest margin… Continue reading Bryson DeChambeau’s Ryder Cup record: How Team USA looks to avoid repeat of 2018 disaster

Nick Kyrgios has made it no secret how important the Laver Cup is to him. The Australian loves the team atmosphere and playing for more than himself. The 26-year-old has competed in the first three editions of the event, playing Roger Federer on each occasion. But will Kyrgios be able to lead Team World to… Continue reading Nick Kyrgios: ‘This Is Our Best Shot’ | ATP Tour

Photo: Getty Images Michael Porter Jr. is eligible for a rookie scale extension, with the promising forward and the Denver Nuggets being involved in negotiation the last few weeks. Porter Jr. said he does not worry about his extension in a recent interview with Mike Singer of ‘The Denver Post‘. Porter remains focused on the… Continue reading Michael Porter Jr. on contract extension talks with the Denver Nuggets: “I’m not going to try to rush it”

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The waves were rocky and the wind gusty as Jimmy Johnson prepared his boat “Three Rings’’ for an April fishing trip in the Florida Keys. It was the kind of day where you might get sick on the choppy water, as one of the Hall of Fame coach’s young passengers eventually did.… Continue reading How fishing with HOF coach Jimmy Johnson reinforced Matt Rhule’s plan for Carolina Panthers – Carolina Panthers Blog