West’s 8th seed in air; rest of NBA playoffs setwww.espn.com – NBA
All postseason matchups in both conferences are set with the exception of who will face the top-seeded Lakers in the first round.Read Morewww.espn.com – NBA
Pacman Jones sets Haden jerseys ablaze in video
After receiving a delivery of autographed Joe Haden jerseys, former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones set the Steelers jerseys on fire in his driveway and documented it in a…
Dort hurts knee as OKC readies for Rockets serieswww.espn.com – NBA
Thunder guard Luguentz Dort left in the first quarter of Wednesday’s game after hurting his right knee, and coach Billy Donovan said he didn’t know the full extent of the…
NBA bubble awards: Our experts pick the MVP, best play and top rookiewww.espn.com – NBA
Seeding games didn’t count toward the NBA’s official season-long awards, so we’re handing out (virtual) trophies to the bubble’s biggest stars.Read Morewww.espn.com – NBA
Nike’s ‘Mamba Week’ to pay homage to Kobewww.espn.com – NBA
Nike will launch “Mamba Week” on Aug. 23, which would have been the Los Angeles Lakers icon’s 42nd birthday. It will be the first time Nike has released Bryant’s coveted…
Source: Cowboys add DE Griffen on 1 year, $6M
The Cowboys bulked up their defensive line, adding former Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen on a one-year deal worth $6 million, sources confirmed to ESPN.The Cowboys bulked up their defensive…
Suspect in July execution-style killing accused in separate kidnapping
A man abducted a second time in July is still missing, police said. A man abducted a second time in July is still missing, police said.Read Morelocal_news
Embiid exits with wrist injury; X-rays negativewww.espn.com – NBA
Sixers center Joel Embiid took a hit to the wrist midway through the first half of Wednesday’s game against the Raptors and didn’t return. X-rays came back negative.Read Morewww.espn.com –…
Dabo: No Big Ten or Pac-12 doesn’t devalue title
Clemson’s Dabo Swinney said the absence of two of the five power conferences will not diminish the meaning of winning a national title, saying, “Whoever wins it, wins it. That’s…
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of 16-year-old Balcones Heights girl
Police said that two people were exchanging gunfire when the girl was hit. Police said that two people were exchanging gunfire when the girl was hit.Read Morelocal_news