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Wizards, Capitals Announce Plans for Virginia Move in $2B Proposal Set for 2028
Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe Washington Wizards and Capitals have called Washington, D.C., home since December 1997, but a move to Northern Virginia may be on the horizon.Ted Leonsis made the announcement Wednesday, detailing a "new nine-million-square-foot entertainment district" that would house an arena for both teams, per Carissa DiMargo, Drew Wilder and Mark Segraves of NBC 4 Washington.Front Office Sports @FOSMonumental Sports has unveiled plans to move the Washington Wizards and Capitals from downtown DC to Potomac Yard in Alexandria, VA.<br><br>The teams' new...…Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe Washington Wizards and Capitals have called Washington, D.C., home since December 1997, but a move to Northern Virginia may be on the horizon.Ted Leonsis made the announcement Wednesday, detailing a "new nine-million-square-foot entertainment district" that would house an arena for both teams, per Carissa DiMargo, Drew Wilder and Mark Segraves of NBC 4 Washington.Front Office Sports @FOSMonumental Sports has unveiled plans to move the Washington Wizards and Capitals from downtown DC to Potomac Yard in Alexandria, VA.<br><br>The teams' new...WW…
Bengals' Joe Burrow Out 'Several Weeks' With Calf Injury, Zac Taylor Says
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told reporters at training camp Friday that quarterback Joe Burrow is expected to be out "several weeks" with a right calf strain. Kelsey Conway Zac Taylor confirms Joe Burrow has a calf strain and will miss a few weeks pic.twitter.com/tj1MQgmgTrBurrow suffered the injury while scrambling during 11-on-11 drills Thursday, per Caleb Noe of WCPO 9:Caleb Noe BREAKING: Joe Burrow was just carted to the locker room, after going down on a play during 11-on-11. 🎥 Video of the play, and Joe leaving the field:#Benagls @WCPO pic.twitter.com/FPl1PQ8O4cBurrow is...…Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told reporters at training camp Friday that quarterback Joe Burrow is expected to be out "several weeks" with a right calf strain. Kelsey Conway Zac Taylor confirms Joe Burrow has a calf strain and will miss a few weeks pic.twitter.com/tj1MQgmgTrBurrow suffered the injury while scrambling during 11-on-11 drills Thursday, per Caleb Noe of WCPO 9:Caleb Noe BREAKING: Joe Burrow was just carted to the locker room, after going down on a play during 11-on-11. 🎥 Video of the play, and Joe leaving the field:#Benagls @WCPO pic.twitter.com/FPl1PQ8O4cBurrow is...WW…
Warriors' Stephen Curry Talks Jordan Poole Trade to Wizards: 'Tough to See Him Go'
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry told The Athletic's Anthony Slater that it's "tough" to see teammate Jordan Poole go after the Dubs traded him to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster deal that brought back Chris Paul in return."You hate losing JP. I know it's not all the way official yet. So I don't want to talk too much before it is. But that's the tough part of the business, seeing a young guy come into his own (and then get traded). It's a great opportunity for him. It's just you get to know someone like that, build a friendship, build a bond. It's tough to see him go....…Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry told The Athletic's Anthony Slater that it's "tough" to see teammate Jordan Poole go after the Dubs traded him to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster deal that brought back Chris Paul in return."You hate losing JP. I know it's not all the way official yet. So I don't want to talk too much before it is. But that's the tough part of the business, seeing a young guy come into his own (and then get traded). It's a great opportunity for him. It's just you get to know someone like that, build a friendship, build a bond. It's tough to see him go....WW…
Report: Lakers' LeBron James Could Return from Ankle Injury Next Week
X forward , who has been sidelined for over a month with a , may return to the court next week, per a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on NBA Countdown on Saturday (h/t of Lakers Daily).James suffered the sprain when The four-time NBA MVP and four-time NBA champion has averaged 25.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game for the Lakers, who are 26-13 with him in the lineup and 9-11 otherwise. L.A. is 35-24 overall, good enough for fifth in the Western Conference as it searches for back-to-back NBA titles.L.A. is getting healthy at the right time, as Anthony Davis...…X forward , who has been sidelined for over a month with a , may return to the court next week, per a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on NBA Countdown on Saturday (h/t of Lakers Daily).James suffered the sprain when The four-time NBA MVP and four-time NBA champion has averaged 25.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game for the Lakers, who are 26-13 with him in the lineup and 9-11 otherwise. L.A. is 35-24 overall, good enough for fifth in the Western Conference as it searches for back-to-back NBA titles.L.A. is getting healthy at the right time, as Anthony Davis...WW…
Lakers Rumors: Frank Vogel Contract Extension to Be Discussed in Offseason
XThe plan to begin contract extension discussions with head coach this offseason, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on NBA Countdown Saturday."The Lakers, I'm told, plan to initiate contract extension talks with Frank Vogel this offseason," Wojnarowski told show host Maria Taylor.As Wojnarowski noted, Vogel is in the second year of a three-season contract. The Lakers won the championship in his first season and sport a 35-24 mark this year despite missing superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis for 54 combined games because of injury. L.A. is still No. 1 in despite the absences.Wojnarowski...…XThe plan to begin contract extension discussions with head coach this offseason, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on NBA Countdown Saturday."The Lakers, I'm told, plan to initiate contract extension talks with Frank Vogel this offseason," Wojnarowski told show host Maria Taylor.As Wojnarowski noted, Vogel is in the second year of a three-season contract. The Lakers won the championship in his first season and sport a 35-24 mark this year despite missing superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis for 54 combined games because of injury. L.A. is still No. 1 in despite the absences.Wojnarowski...WW…
St. Louis Seeking over $1 Billion in Damages from NFL over Rams' LA Relocation
XFour years ago, "Our damages relate to the violation of the relocation policy. The move, the relocation fee, the minimum increase in value to Mr. Kroenke, the minimum increase in value to all the other teams or defendants, the minimum increase in value to Mr. Kroenke's real estate empire, expenses that we incur based on their representations that they might actually think about the new stadium.""The plaintiffs said the loss of the Rams hurt the city and region and benefited the league and its owners, who received a $550 million relocation fee, the lawsuit said. Meanwhile, the value of...…XFour years ago, "Our damages relate to the violation of the relocation policy. The move, the relocation fee, the minimum increase in value to Mr. Kroenke, the minimum increase in value to all the other teams or defendants, the minimum increase in value to Mr. Kroenke's real estate empire, expenses that we incur based on their representations that they might actually think about the new stadium.""The plaintiffs said the loss of the Rams hurt the city and region and benefited the league and its owners, who received a $550 million relocation fee, the lawsuit said. Meanwhile, the value of...WW…
Urban Meyer Reportedly Expects to Replace Doug Marrone as Jaguars Head Coach
XFormer college football head coach , who won a pair of national championships at Florida and one for Ohio State, reportedly expects to be named as the ' next head coach.NFL Network's reported Saturday that the Jags are expected to replace incumbent head coach Doug Marrone shortly after the team's season ends on Sunday against the .He then provided this note on Meyer: "The team has shown interest in former Florida and Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, who has been lining up a staff and telling people he's close to in the football community that he expects to land in Jacksonville, per...…XFormer college football head coach , who won a pair of national championships at Florida and one for Ohio State, reportedly expects to be named as the ' next head coach.NFL Network's reported Saturday that the Jags are expected to replace incumbent head coach Doug Marrone shortly after the team's season ends on Sunday against the .He then provided this note on Meyer: "The team has shown interest in former Florida and Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, who has been lining up a staff and telling people he's close to in the football community that he expects to land in Jacksonville, per...WW…
NBA to Require Players to Wear Sensors to Assist with COVID-19 Contact Tracing
XThe will require players and numerous team staff members to wear Per Holmes, a memo the NBA sent to teams states that sensors will mark down "the distance and duration of in-person interactions," which can prove helpful when contact tracing for positive COVID-19 cases.Contact tracing reviews can also include player and staff interviews as well as reviewing security camera footage at team facilities.The NBA used this program last season at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, where the conclusion of the 2019-20 NBA season was played following a four-and-a-half month...…XThe will require players and numerous team staff members to wear Per Holmes, a memo the NBA sent to teams states that sensors will mark down "the distance and duration of in-person interactions," which can prove helpful when contact tracing for positive COVID-19 cases.Contact tracing reviews can also include player and staff interviews as well as reviewing security camera footage at team facilities.The NBA used this program last season at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, where the conclusion of the 2019-20 NBA season was played following a four-and-a-half month...WW…
Kyrie Irving After Loss vs. Knicks: 'F--k Thanksgiving'
✕After the ' 117-109 loss to the on Wednesday night, C's point guard provided his thoughts on the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday:Per Clevis Murray of , the remark came after someone in the locker room wished Irving a happy Thanksgiving.The comment likely goes far deeper than frustration following a disappointing loss to the 5-14 Knicks, as Weiss alluded to in a follow-up tweet:, "Irving was given the Lakota name Little Mountain by the Standing Rock Sioux tribe" in a late-August ceremony. Asia Irving, Kyrie's older sister, was also honored.Irving's mother, Elizabeth Larson, was a...…✕After the ' 117-109 loss to the on Wednesday night, C's point guard provided his thoughts on the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday:Per Clevis Murray of , the remark came after someone in the locker room wished Irving a happy Thanksgiving.The comment likely goes far deeper than frustration following a disappointing loss to the 5-14 Knicks, as Weiss alluded to in a follow-up tweet:, "Irving was given the Lakota name Little Mountain by the Standing Rock Sioux tribe" in a late-August ceremony. Asia Irving, Kyrie's older sister, was also honored.Irving's mother, Elizabeth Larson, was a...WW…
Scottie Scheffler Arrested on Video, Released from Jail Before PGA Championship Day 2
Andrew Redington/Getty ImagesPolice arrested World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler ahead of the PGA Championship's second round at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday.According to Wave News, the Louisville Metro Police Department booked Scheffler on four charges: second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic.Jeff Darlington @JeffDarlingtonHere is video that I took of Scheffler being arrested: <a...…Andrew Redington/Getty ImagesPolice arrested World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler ahead of the PGA Championship's second round at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday.According to Wave News, the Louisville Metro Police Department booked Scheffler on four charges: second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic.Jeff Darlington @JeffDarlingtonHere is video that I took of Scheffler being arrested: <a...WW…