George has sounded willing to return to OKC in recent days, which would make the Lakers a less attractive destination for James if he decides to opt out of his deal with the Cavaliers. Lakers president Magic Johnson said Monday he would step down if the team fails to land big-name free agents over the…

NBA Draft fashion has become its own topic over the years. Fans still know what LeBron James, Joakim Noah, Jalen Rose and countless other players have worn the night their name was called. What are this year’s draftees wearing on their special day? SN has put together its collection of the most memorable looks. If…

The Nationals broke out of their offensive funk in a big way. Juan Soto hit two of Washington’s seven home runs, finishing with four hits and five RBI, and the Nationals routed the Philadelphia Phillies 17-7 on Friday night. Erick Fedde (1-3) earned his first major league win in his eighth career start, allowing five…

Chris Iannetta hit a leadoff single in the ninth and was replaced by pinch-runner Pat Valaika. After pinch-hitter Tom Murphy popped out, LeMahieu sent a full-count pitch from Dyson into the left-field stands. Two nights earlier, Dyson got LeMahieu to ground into a game-ending double play with the tying run on base. The jump shot…

The Packers had a 9.6 percent shot of claiming another Lombardi trophy with Rodgers around, but just a 1 percent opportunity with Hundley taking his place for the remainder of the campaign. FPI projects that the difference between Rodgers and Hundley over the rest of the season is worth about 1.4 wins, while the Packers…

One final note (at least for now) this play shows just how connected life is in the NFL and football at large. As I wrote, Loggains attended the University of Arkansas. You know who coached there? Jack Mitchell, his final stop before going to Kansas. When the Buccaneers ran it in 2000, Zimmer was the…

The players also have some familiarity with one another. How do I guard this guy? I have to make sure my leverage is right when I tackle this player? In press coverage, this release worked; this one wasn’t as effective. So there is definitely familiarity. We definitely looked back at that game, but also the…