Butler calls sluggish Heat ‘soft,’ urges ‘bully ball’www.espn.com – NBA
The Miami Heat have lost 10 of their past 16, and their highest-paid player isn’t happy.Read Morewww.espn.com – NBA
Sources: MRI clean, but Mitchell to miss gameswww.espn.com – NBA
Jazz All-Star Donovan Mitchell is expected to miss several games after an MRI on his right ankle sprain revealed no structural damage, sources told ESPN.Read Morewww.espn.com – NBA
Roll Dolphins? Miami making use of its Crimson Tide connections
The Dolphins’ ties to Tide coach Nick Saban run deep, creating a fruitful Alabama pipeline that could expand in the 2021 NFL draft.The Dolphins’ ties to Tide coach Nick Saban…
Streaking Knicks cite early faith for winning wayswww.espn.com – NBA
Tom Thibodeau said the Knicks believed that they could win from the beginning of the season, a faith that has carried them to their fifth straight win after beating the…
Attorney: Client mistook Rams’ Donald for attacker
De’Vincent Spriggs has apologized to Rams star Aaron Donald through his attorney, who said Friday Spriggs mistook his attacker outside a Pittsburgh-area nightclub for Donald.De’Vincent Spriggs has apologized to Rams…
Hight in provisional top spot at NHRA Four-Wide
Robert Hight raced to the provisional No. 1 spot with a standout performance in Funny Car qualifying Friday night, the first NHRA four-wide race in two years.Robert Hight raced to…
Celtics sign former No. 2 overall pick Parkerwww.espn.com – NBA
Jabari Parker will complete with Semi Ojeleye and Grant Williams for minutes behind Jayson Tatum as the team’s backup power forward.Read Morewww.espn.com – NBA
Bears sign wide receiver Goodwin to 1-year deal
The Bears signed wide receiver Marquise Goodwin to a one-year contract on Friday.The Bears signed wide receiver Marquise Goodwin to a one-year contract on Friday.Read Morewww.espn.com – NFL
Lillard misses Friday’s game with hamstring issuewww.espn.com – NBA
Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard missed Friday night’s game against the Spurs because of a right hamstring injury.Read Morewww.espn.com – NBA
Harden ‘progressing well,’ but return still TBDwww.espn.com – NBA
James Harden is “progressing well” in rehabbing from a right hamstring strain, but the Nets are still unsure when he’ll return to the court.Read Morewww.espn.com – NBA