NBA Changes Timeout Rules For 2017-18 Season; Should Speed Up Games

NBA Changes Timeout Rules For 2017-18 Season; Should Speed Up Games

NBA games are full of fast-paced, exciting action, but too often that fun stalls in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter when coaches take several timeouts to make sure they create quality looks at the basket. In an effort to speed up the game, the league approved some timeout changes that will go into effect next season. Check out the details of the changes in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com

Man Utd on alert as Shaqiri Turkey move stalls

Premier League champions Manchester United have been put on alert after Xherdan Shaqiri's proposed move from FC Basel to Galatasaray collapsed. GettyImagesXherdan Shaqiri: Basel want £20m for midfielder Attacking midfielder Shaqiri, who was hugely impressive as Basel dumped United out of the Champions League this season, looked set to join Turkish giants Galatasaray but the deal stalled after the two club's failed to agree a transfer fee. Galatasaray's offer of around £10 million did not meet Basel's valuation of their highly-rated Swiss international and the Turkish side have now ruled themselves out of the running. "Shaqiri's club Basel wanted a transfer fee that we would not accept and as a result negotiations have come to an end," Galatasaray vice-president Ali Durust said. In a statement,