Alonso first driver to crash in Indy 500 practice
Fernando Alonso, looking to return to the Indianapolis 500 field after failing to qualify last year, crashed in the final hour of Thursday’s practice session. It was the first wreck…
49ers facing tough economic reality even after George Kittle signing
The Niners must address an uncertain cap with 22 unrestricted free agents in 2021, including Trent Williams and Richard Sherman.The Niners must address an uncertain cap with 22 unrestricted free…
Grizzlies beat Bucks to clinch first spot in play-in gamewww.espn.com – NBA
Memphis rode a massive triple-double performance from Jonas Valanciunas to pull away from the Bucks and claim a spot in the NBA’s first-ever play-in tournamentRead Morewww.espn.com – NBA
Raptors asst. Griffin denies ex-wife’s allegationswww.espn.com – NBA
Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin said Thursday that accusations of domestic violence made by his ex-wife in a social media post are false.Read Morewww.espn.com – NBA
Griffin willing to change roles to help Pistonswww.espn.com – NBA
Blake Griffin is a six-time NBA All-Star, but he said Thursday he’s willing to take “a different role” during the 2020-21 season to help the rebuilding Detroit Pistons take the…
Emmert: No NCAA championships for fall sports
NCAA president Mark Emmert said on Thursday there won’t be fall NCAA championships because there are not enough schools participating because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — a decision that…
Best of Thursday: Big contracts, more helmeted workouts … and puppies
The helmets stayed on in most NFL camps on Thursday, a day that saw three players sign massive new deals.The helmets stayed on in most NFL camps on Thursday, a…
Sources: Dodgers pair with LeBron for poll sitewww.espn.com – NBA
Lakers star LeBron James’ voting-rights group has partnered with the Los Angeles Dodgers to make Dodger Stadium a polling place for the November general election, sources told ESPN.Read Morewww.espn.com –…
Grizzlies win to secure a spot in play-in game, snap Spurs’ 22-year postseason streakwww.espn.com – NBA
Wins by Phoenix and Memphis have eliminated San Antonio from playoff contention. Portland will claim the final play-in spot if it beats Brooklyn.Read Morewww.espn.com – NBA
Travis Kelce’s contract extension carries some risk for Chiefs
Kelce is the latest Kansas City star to receive a big contract, but he’s the first one over 30 and that brings some uncertainty to this deal.Kelce is the latest…