Pole-sitter problems: Bowman’s ‘blowing up’
Alex Bowman brings his No. 48 Chevrolet down pit road as the Daytona 500 pole-winning car has motor issues halfway through the first Duel at Daytona International Speedway.
Sacramento Kings rookie Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 44% from 3-point range to lead all rookies.
Luka Doncic. Unreal.
The play of Washington's superstar backcourt isn't the only thing fueling the Wizards' five-game win streak.
Dr. J's new coronavirus PSA debuted on Monday, his 71st birthday.
Is it all that odd, Naomi?
The NBA announced its list of 14 All-Star reserves for this year's game in Atlanta on March 7. There were perhaps more deserving candidates this year than ever before, which means there were plenty of worthy candidates left out.
DeMarcus Cousins is soon to be a free agent as the Houston Rockets prepare to waive the center as early as Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Cousins is Houston's leading rebounder (7.6 per game) and is averaging a career-low 9.6 points. The Rockets intend to return to a "small ball" lineup with Christian Wood coming back from an ankle injury.
Gane is a solid -275 favorite at BetMGM, while Rozenstruik is at a more favorable +230.
Official Josh Tiven didn't like how Redick passed him the ball after a whistle.
The Timberwolves have replaced Ryan Saunders after a league-worst 7-24 start.
Valdez poured his heart into making himself a better, more complete fighter with Reynoso and it showed.
A sign at the entrance to Daytona International Speedway warned spectators the Confederate flag was not welcome on property. Its presence, NASCAR wrote, “runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment.” Pass through the tunnel and onto the sprawling grounds and not a single Confederate flag was flying over the campsites.
The Clippers defeated the Wizards, 135-116. Kawhi Leonard (32 points, seven rebounds, four assists) and Paul George (30 points, 6-7 3pt FG) combined for 62 points for the Clippers in the victory, while Bradley Beal tallied 28 points, four rebounds and 10 assists for the Wizards in the losing effort. The Clippers improve to 23-10 on the season, while the Wizards fall to 11-18.
De'Anthony Melton (Memphis Grizzlies) with an assist vs the Dallas Mavericks, 02/22/2021
Jae Crowder (Phoenix Suns) with a deep 3 vs the Portland Trail Blazers, 02/22/2021
Daniil Medvedev reached the final in Melbourne on the back of a 20-match winning streak but was beaten in straight sets by Djokovic, who clinched his 18th Grand Slam crown. The Serb's triumph means 15 of the last 16 majors have been won by Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal.
Josh Norris scored in the third round of a shootout to give the Ottawa Senators a 5-4 win over the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. The result wasn't without controversy, as the Canadiens thought they had scored the winning goal with three seconds left in regulation. Brendan Gallagher redirected a Ben Chiarot point shot past goalie Matt Murray, but after a video review, officials waved off the play after ruling that Gallagher interfered with Murray prior to the shot.
"Hell yes," Newton said about a potential return to New England.
ESPN reports that Tiger Woods was headed for a meeting with Saints QB Drew Brees and Chargers QB Justin Herbert before his car accident.
The Packers are one of three teams in contention to sign free agent DL J.J. Watt, according to John Clayton.