Share this: The champs are sticking together. The Golden State Warriors reportedly came to an agreement to re-sign free-agent forward Andre Iguodala on Saturday night. The 2015 Finals MVP broke the news himself via Twitter. Sources close to Andre Iguodala reporting agreed to terms to return to the bay…. — Andre Iguodala (@andre) July 2, 2017 And he reportedly will be handsomely paid for his services. Iguodala's deal will be worth $48M over the three years, league source tells ESPN. Warriors deepened offer, close deal tonight. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2017 This is a huge win for the defending NBA champion Warriors as they are able to bring back their veteran leader and one of their most versatile players. This agreement also hurts the Houston Rockets,
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Red Sox Close Road Trip With Win Before Heading Back Home To Face Rays
The Boston Red Sox are headed back to Fenway Park, although not for very long. The Sox wrapped up a six-game road trip with a 4-1 win Thursday over the Milwaukee Brewers. But their return to Boston will be a short one, as they only get a three-game home series against the Tampa Bay Rays before hitting the road again. Hear a preview of the Red Sox’s series against their American League East foe in the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Report: Mets Sent Security Team To Check On Matt Harvey After Ballpark No-Show
Share this: The Matt Harvey saga continues to get weirder. The New York Mets suspended their star pitcher for three games after he failed to show up to Citi Field for their game against the Miami Marlins on Saturday, and the Mets reportedly sent some people to check up on Harvey that night. FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman reported Monday, citing sources, that the Mets sent security personnel to Harvey’s Manhattan apartment to see what was going on with the star pitcher Saturday night. Harvey reportedly told the Mets he had a migraine and wouldn’t be able to make it to the park, and he answered the door in his pajamas around 10 p.m, according to Heyman. Heyman reported that people close to Harvey say Mets
NBA Rumors: Omri Casspi Close To Deal With Timberwolves, Celtics Interested
Share this: The Minnesota Timberwolves have been hit hard with injuries of late, but they reportedly are close to adding a piece as they try and capture a Western Conference playoff spot. NBA journeyman Omri Casspi reportedly is close to signing a deal with the Timberwolves, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein, citing league sources. Casspi was traded from the Sacramento Kings to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of the DeMarcus Cousins trade, but he was subsequently cut by the Pelicans after he suffered a broken right thumb. Casspi recently was cleared to resume basketball activities and has drawn interest from a number of contenders including the Boston Celtics, according to Stein, citing league sources. It appears, however, that the 28-year-old swingman will join the ‘Wolves,
Sevilla close in on Barcelona and Real Madrid
THURSDAY Sevilla 1-0 Athletic Club (Iborra 14)Sevilla are now within two points of new Liga leaders Barcelona and one behind Real Madrid after a fifth consecutive competitive win. Vicente Iborra got the goal on the follow-up from Stevan Jovetić's saved penalty, the Sevilla captain driving the ball under Gorka Iraizoz.Deportivo La Coruña 1-1 Atlético Madrid (Andone 13; Griezmann 68)A superb swerving finish from Antoine Griezmann rescued a point for Atleti against a struggling Deportivo side who were under new coach Pepe Mel. A... UEFA.com - News
Celtics Wrap: Boston’s Defense Turns In Clunker In Wizards’ 123-108 Win
Share this: The Washington Wizards said they were attending the Boston Celtics’ funeral Tuesday, and it turns out they weren’t that far off. The Wizards, who wore all-black clothing to the Verizon Center for their latest matchup with the rival C’s, manhandled Boston’s defense in a 123-108 victory. Bradley Beal led all scorers with 31 points, and John Wall wasn’t too far behind with 27 points and seven assists. Isaiah Thomas and Al Horford led the Celtics with 25 and 22 points, respectively. With the win, Washington improved to 25-20, while Boston lost its third straight game and dropped to 26-18. Here’s how it all went down. STARTING FIVEIsaiah Thomas, Marcus Smart, Jae Crowder, Amir Johnson, Al Horford DEFENSELESSThe first quarter wasn’t kind to the C’s. Boston allowed the Wizards
Roma close gap, Ajax catch Feyenoord
Roma climbed within four points of the Serie A summit on Sunday amid a clutch of notable results for the UEFA Europa League teams, with Ajax and Schalke also catching the eye. Responding to Juventus's 3-1 loss away to Genoa earlier in the day, Roma took advantage with a narrow 3-2 success at home to Pescara, Edin Džeko scoring twice to take his tally to 13 goals in his last 11 games for the Giallorossi. The match also marked Daniele De Rossi's 400th Serie A appearance for the club.The situation is even tighter at the top of the Eredivisie after Ajax drew level on points