XIt turns out Joel Embiid's knee injury was not a death blow to the Philadelphia 76ers title chances this season. In fact, it may have helped prove just how deep and talented this team is.The Sixers are now 7-3 since Embiid's injury after knocking off the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-94 on Thursday and keeping pace with the Brooklyn Nets atop the Eastern Conference.Kyle Neubeck Dwight Howard: “when we add Joel back to the lineup, it’s lights out”Dwight Howard believes the team's success without its franchise forward means they'll be able to run roughshod over the league when he returns. If...…XIt turns out Joel Embiid's knee injury was not a death blow to the Philadelphia 76ers title chances this season. In fact, it may have helped prove just how deep and talented this team is.The Sixers are now 7-3 since Embiid's injury after knocking off the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-94 on Thursday and keeping pace with the Brooklyn Nets atop the Eastern Conference.Kyle Neubeck Dwight Howard: “when we add Joel back to the lineup, it’s lights out”Dwight Howard believes the team's success without its franchise forward means they'll be able to run roughshod over the league when he returns. If...WW…

X star may look a bit different up close this season, and that's by design. The second-year Duke product dropped 25 pounds since his team was eliminated from the bubble, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported, and that could make for a big development in his game. "I was told that Zion, and I don't think they really wanted to publicize where he was physically when he came back to the bubble, but I have heard that it's in excess of 25 pounds that he's lost from where he was in the bubble to where he is now," (h/t ). "He is not as svelte by any stretch of the imagination, but he...…X star may look a bit different up close this season, and that's by design. The second-year Duke product dropped 25 pounds since his team was eliminated from the bubble, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported, and that could make for a big development in his game. "I was told that Zion, and I don't think they really wanted to publicize where he was physically when he came back to the bubble, but I have heard that it's in excess of 25 pounds that he's lost from where he was in the bubble to where he is now," (h/t ). "He is not as svelte by any stretch of the imagination, but he...WW…

X wideout will undergo surgery to repair a torn ACL early next week, according to NFL Network's Kim Jones:Kim Jones Odell Beckham Jr tells me he will have surgery to repair his ACL on November 10. He sounded optimistic & in good spirits when we spoke. Another comeback awaits. @obj #BrownsJones reported Beckham will have the procedure done Nov. 10 and has remained in good spirits while preparing for his rehab process. The receiver was injured in Week 7 against the .The 28-year-old will miss the remainder of the season.Beckham is underthrough the 2023 season and scheduled to earn a base...…X wideout will undergo surgery to repair a torn ACL early next week, according to NFL Network's Kim Jones:Kim Jones Odell Beckham Jr tells me he will have surgery to repair his ACL on November 10. He sounded optimistic & in good spirits when we spoke. Another comeback awaits. @obj #BrownsJones reported Beckham will have the procedure done Nov. 10 and has remained in good spirits while preparing for his rehab process. The receiver was injured in Week 7 against the .The 28-year-old will miss the remainder of the season.Beckham is underthrough the 2023 season and scheduled to earn a base...WW…

XThe 's 2020-21 season may open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, according to Yahoo Sports' .Goodwill reports the league is "focusing" on the holiday, January 18, for opening night, though a potential Christmas Day start isn't out of the question yet.A decision on a full 82-game season hasn't been made, and Goodwill said the league's focus is on returning to a normal league calendar with the 2021-22 season beginning on time next October.NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is expected to focus on getting next season started during a Board of Governors call Friday. A Jan. 18 start would give teams at...…XThe 's 2020-21 season may open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, according to Yahoo Sports' .Goodwill reports the league is "focusing" on the holiday, January 18, for opening night, though a potential Christmas Day start isn't out of the question yet.A decision on a full 82-game season hasn't been made, and Goodwill said the league's focus is on returning to a normal league calendar with the 2021-22 season beginning on time next October.NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is expected to focus on getting next season started during a Board of Governors call Friday. A Jan. 18 start would give teams at...WW…

X pitcher has been scratched from Game 2 of the National Championship Series against the with back spasms, the team Tuesday.Right-hander Tony Gonsolin will start in place of Kershaw.It's not clear when Kershaw will be healthy enough to pitch next, though manager Dave Roberts has already the possibility that he starts Game 3 on Wednesday. However, according to MLB Network's , the Dodgers are "optimistic" Kershaw will be healthy enough to start Game 4."The likelihood is very good," Roberts Tuesday in regards to the possibility that Kershaw pitches at some point in the NLCS.Julio Urias Game 3...…X pitcher has been scratched from Game 2 of the National Championship Series against the with back spasms, the team Tuesday.Right-hander Tony Gonsolin will start in place of Kershaw.It's not clear when Kershaw will be healthy enough to pitch next, though manager Dave Roberts has already the possibility that he starts Game 3 on Wednesday. However, according to MLB Network's , the Dodgers are "optimistic" Kershaw will be healthy enough to start Game 4."The likelihood is very good," Roberts Tuesday in regards to the possibility that Kershaw pitches at some point in the NLCS.Julio Urias Game 3...WW…

XFormer pitcher Charles Haeger was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Arizona on Saturday, Scottsdale Police Department spokesman Sgt. Ben Hoster said in a statement.According to the Associated Press (h/t ), "Arizona police were initially searching for Haeger with probable cause to arrest the 37-year-old on suspicion of murder and aggravated assault in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend.Haeger's ex-girlfriend, who has been identified as Danielle Breed, was found fatally shot in Scottsdale on Friday. Breed's roommate told police he saw Haeger emerge with a handgun from her...…XFormer pitcher Charles Haeger was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Arizona on Saturday, Scottsdale Police Department spokesman Sgt. Ben Hoster said in a statement.According to the Associated Press (h/t ), "Arizona police were initially searching for Haeger with probable cause to arrest the 37-year-old on suspicion of murder and aggravated assault in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend.Haeger's ex-girlfriend, who has been identified as Danielle Breed, was found fatally shot in Scottsdale on Friday. Breed's roommate told police he saw Haeger emerge with a handgun from her...WW…

XSince the moment the were eliminated from the postseason by the , Twitter users from all corners of the baseball world jumped into 's mentions in an attempt to convince him to sign with their favorite team. It doesn't appear as though the likely National League Cy Young-winner has made up his mind just yet. In fact, he appears willing to hear more offers than previously thought.Asked in a tweet on Saturday if he'd be willing to sign with a franchise he's spent all season ridiculing for their cheating scandal, Bauer said he'd consider "all offers." Trevor Bauer I will consider all...…XSince the moment the were eliminated from the postseason by the , Twitter users from all corners of the baseball world jumped into 's mentions in an attempt to convince him to sign with their favorite team. It doesn't appear as though the likely National League Cy Young-winner has made up his mind just yet. In fact, he appears willing to hear more offers than previously thought.Asked in a tweet on Saturday if he'd be willing to sign with a franchise he's spent all season ridiculing for their cheating scandal, Bauer said he'd consider "all offers." Trevor Bauer I will consider all...WW…

forward Bam Adebayo is set to play in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday after appearing to injure his left wrist during a tie-up with 's Jayson Tatum midway through Game 4. Heat head coach Thursday the 23-year-old is fine and didn't mention any limitations. The All-Star twisted his wrist during the second quarter Wednesday, yet still played 41 minutes to finish with 20 points, 12 rebounds and four assists. Miami opted not to take X-rays of Adebayo's arm and instead allowed him to ice his body after appearing pained down the stretch in Game 4's 112-109...…forward Bam Adebayo is set to play in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday after appearing to injure his left wrist during a tie-up with 's Jayson Tatum midway through Game 4. Heat head coach Thursday the 23-year-old is fine and didn't mention any limitations. The All-Star twisted his wrist during the second quarter Wednesday, yet still played 41 minutes to finish with 20 points, 12 rebounds and four assists. Miami opted not to take X-rays of Adebayo's arm and instead allowed him to ice his body after appearing pained down the stretch in Game 4's 112-109...WW…

XFormer star is reportedly "fuming" after losing out on his bid to buy the to Steve Cohen.  of The New York Post report those in "Sources close to the former Yankees slugger say they lost the Queens team on Friday, Aug. 28 after the Mets’ banker—Steve Greenberg of Allen & Co.—reached out to ask for a sneak peek at what was being offered. The request came days ahead of the official Aug. 31 bidding deadline."A-Rod—who has been vying for The Amazins with his superstar fiancee Jennifer Lopez—reluctantly complied with the request only to learn later that same day that the...…XFormer star is reportedly "fuming" after losing out on his bid to buy the to Steve Cohen.  of The New York Post report those in "Sources close to the former Yankees slugger say they lost the Queens team on Friday, Aug. 28 after the Mets’ banker—Steve Greenberg of Allen & Co.—reached out to ask for a sneak peek at what was being offered. The request came days ahead of the official Aug. 31 bidding deadline."A-Rod—who has been vying for The Amazins with his superstar fiancee Jennifer Lopez—reluctantly complied with the request only to learn later that same day that the...WW…

XA night after watching Matisse Thybulle come out of nowhere for a flying block on Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers continues to rave about the second-year pro. While speaking to reporters Thursday, Rivers compared Thybulle to former NFL cornerback Deion Sanders for his ability to close out on opponents.Derek Bodner Doc Rivers on Matisse Thybulle: "His ability to close out reminds me a lot of Deion Sanders."Few comparisons would seem out of line after Thybulle's block, which is likely to make all the year-end highlight reels in...…XA night after watching Matisse Thybulle come out of nowhere for a flying block on Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers continues to rave about the second-year pro. While speaking to reporters Thursday, Rivers compared Thybulle to former NFL cornerback Deion Sanders for his ability to close out on opponents.Derek Bodner Doc Rivers on Matisse Thybulle: "His ability to close out reminds me a lot of Deion Sanders."Few comparisons would seem out of line after Thybulle's block, which is likely to make all the year-end highlight reels in...WW…