Share this: Everyone knows the NBA’s biggest stars, and there’s a good chance those players will determine which team wins the 2017 NBA Finals. However, players previously unknown to casual basketball fans sometimes come out of nowhere to make noise in the playoffs, ultimately playing a vital role in their team’s championship quest. The Sports Daily identified 10 players who could be described as “X factors” a month out from the NBA playoffs. These players are flying under the radar now, but it might not be long before they become much more well-known. Click for 10 NBA X factors who could make playoff noise >> Thumbnail photo via Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
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Tom Brady Breaks Silence On Recovered Stolen Super Bowl Jerseys
Share this: The case of the missing Super Bowl jersey has been solved, and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady made a statement on the matter through his agent, Don Yee. “I am happy my jerseys from SB 49 and SB 51 have been recovered, and I want to thank all of the law enforcement agencies involved,” Brady said, via NFL Media. “I know they worked hard on this case — and it is very much appreciated. Hopefully when I get the jerseys back I can make something very positive come from this experience.” It wasn’t well known that Brady also was missing his jersey from Super Bowl XLIX before the mementos were recovered. Video footage was released from the Super Bowl LI theft.
Manchester United climb, Lyon lose to Paris
SUNDAY Excelsior 1-1 Ajax (Tete 26og; Kluivert 32)Ajax slipped six points behind Dutch frontrunners Feyenoord after being held in Rotterdam, but it could have been worse following Kenny Tete's own goal. Justin Kluivert's first ever Eredivisie strike earned the Amsterdam giants a share of the spoils. Antalyaspor 0-0 BeşiktaşŞenol Güneş's men had to make do with a second consecutive draw in the Turkish Süper Lig, yet they maintained their two-point advantage at the top after İstanbul Başakşehir also drew.Deportivo 0-1 Celta< ... UEFA.com - News
Floyd Mayweather Berates Conor McGregor, Wants To Make Fight Happen
The Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor super bout has shown no real signs of coming to fruition, but the two fighters never hesitate to take shots at one another. The latest soundbite came by way of Mayweather, who blasted “Notorious” for failing to stand behind his words. “Conor McGregor, stop blowing smoke up people’s ass you little (expletive),” Mayweather told FightHype, as transcribed by FOX Sports. “If you want to fight, let’s make it happen you punk. Conor McGregor you don’t even want to fight you little (expletive), you little punk. Let’s make it happen.” Both athletes have consistently broadcasted their interest in t... NESN.com
Charles Barkley Sees Potential Big Weakness For Isaiah Thomas, Celtics
Share this: Not every TNT NBA analyst is as high on the Boston Celtics as Kenny Smith. Smith was very complimentary of the C’s on Thursday, saying they are the second-best team in the Eastern Conference with the second-best player — Isaiah Thomas — in the East. But Charles Barkley had a very different view of Boston, and IT was at the center of his reason, too. “Isaiah Thomas has to do so much heavy lifting, just like Russell Westbrook,” Barkley said. “… That to me is the problem and the weakness of the Boston Celtics. Isaiah Thomas, he has to make every important basket. That to me is the weakness of the Boston Celtics.” Barkley went on to name the supporting casts for the Toronto Raptors
Floyd Mayweather Wants Conor McGregor To ‘Sign The Paper’ For Mega-Fight
Share this: It sounds like Floyd Mayweather Jr. finally is ready to get in the ring with UFC champion Conor McGregor. All he needs is McGregor’s signature. Mayweather spoke to ESPN’s Ben Dirs in London about the potential mega-fight with the Irish UFC star, claiming he’s just waiting on McGregor to put pen to paper to make the fight happen. “If Conor McGregor really wants this fight to happen, stop blowing smoke up everybody’s ass,” Mayweather told Dirs. “Sign the paper. Sign the paper. You said you were boss, so just sign the paper and let’s make it happen.” While Mayweather makes it sound simple, the logistics behind the potential fight are much more complex. There are issues with the purse for both fighters, as well
NHL Trade Deadline: Leafs Should Make Minor Move Only, Protect Future
Share this: The Toronto Maple Leafs’ path toward the Stanley Cup might be a little ahead of schedule, but that doesn’t mean Brendan Shanahan and Co. should mortgage any part of the team’s future to win right now. Sure, making the playoffs and earning that experience would be nice, but the Leafs must stay the course in what has been a successful rebuild thus far. Auston Matthews, the 2016 No. 1 overall draft pick, is on his way to the Calder Trophy with a rookie-leading 30 goals. Mitch Marner, the fourth overall pick in 2015, is having a fantastic rookie campaign, too. Former first-round picks Morgan Rielly and Jake Gardiner also are blossoming nicely on the blue line. The Leafs have built a talented foundation