Category: NBA
Golf: Thomas, Schauffele, Reed in playoff at Tournament of Champions
Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele and Patrick Reed headed to a playoff after finishing tied at the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii on Sunday. Thomas had one hand on the trophy with a one-shot lead at the par-five 18th but hooked his three-wood second …
Eagles: Hit on Wentz dirty; Clowney denies intent
Left tackle Jason Peters was among the teammates of Carson Wentz who called out a hit by Jadeveon Clowney that knocked the quarterback out of the Eagles’ loss to the Seahawks in the first quarter.
Rivers handing Beverley keys like Rondo, CP3
Doc Rivers is putting some exclusive trust in Patrick Beverley, giving the point guard his play sheet in a similar fashion to how he approached coaching Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul.
Dragic leads Heat by Blazers in Whiteside’s return, 122-111
James Johnson scored on his first possession in more than a month. Dragic either scored or got somebody else points pretty much every time the ball was in his hands. As often is the case for Miami, bench guys came up big.
D.K. Metcalf shows Eagles, everyone else they screwed up passing him by in draft
But for much of the day when it mattered most, the Seahawks looked to their rookie wide receiver to make big plays. D.K. Metcalf’s massive day With Seattle holding a 10-6 lead early in the third quarter, quarterback Russell Wilson faked a handoff before looking down the left sideline to find Metcalf streaking past Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox. He lofted a pass that traveled 40 yards in the air into the outstretched hands of Metcalf, who corralled the ball and tumbled to the ground as he reached to make the catch.
You like that? Vikings QB may be good enough
No one is confusing Kirk Cousins for an elite quarterback, but he made several great throws in OT to beat the Saints. And game managers have won Super Bowls before.