Author: Black Dog
For years, Jaylen Brown found his name come up in trade talks and Jayson Tatum regrets not publicly supporting his longtime co-star in those times. During an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, Tatum made it clear he never wanted Brown to be traded by the Boston Celtics. “I’ve always told him that maybe I could have done a better job of voicing my feelings in the public eye,” Tatum says. “He always knew that I wanted him here. I would always tell him like, ‘Man, I don’t get involved with any of those talks.’ I never went to [Celtics president of basketball operations]…
Caitlin Clark is making the most of the WNBA’s Olympic break by relaxing in the sun with boyfriend Connor McCaffery and friends. McCaffery, who started dating fellow Iowa star Clark before she became a household name across the country, shared a series of snaps of their sunny vacation as his girlfriend unwinds after the WNBA All-Star Game. One picture shows a bikini-clad Clark throwing up a peace sign while chilling out on a boat next to former MLB pitcher Will Matthiessen. Matthiessen is currently dating the Fever rookie’s teammate Lexie Hull, who was also seen on the boat trip in a location which is…
WNBA STAR ANGEL REESE TAKES HER SHOT WITH WOMEN-OWNED 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL LEAGUE FOR A GAME-CHANGING OFF SEASON Reese will be playing in the Unrivaled women’s basketball league, founded by fellow WNBA pros Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. WNBA All-Star Angel Reese will be keeping busy during the off season by playing in the Unrivaled three-on-three women’s basketball league. WNBA pros Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart co-founded the league, and Reese announced her participation officially on Instagram with a post dubbed “305 Barbie,” as the tip-off will occur in Miami in January 2025. The league has promised “historic contract opportunities offering the highest average salary…
Chelsea-owned striker Romelu Lukaku is already taking instructions from Napoli coach Antonio Conte while they wait for the club to find a new home for current centre-forward Victor Osimhen, according to reports in Italy. Following reports from Sky Sport Italia and TMW, Conte and his staff have already included Lukaku in their plans for the 2024-25 season and have given him some instructions while the rest of the team conduct their pre-season training. Lukaku is also ready to take a significant pay cut to reunite with his former coach this summer, as he has reportedly agreed a package on personal terms…
Napoli director, Mauro Moliso, admitted that the club made a mistake by not selling Victor Osimhen last summer. Osimhen was in big demand last summer following his impressive displays for the Partenopei in the 2022/23 season. The 25-year-old scored 26 goals in 32 league appearances to help Napoli win the Scudetto. The Nigeria international also rebuffed interest from Saudi club, Al Ahli. Osimhen, however, signed a new contract last December with a release clause of €130m. The huge release has scared off interested suitors, which the striker’s future is now uncertain. Moliso said the Serie A club were wrong not…
In baseball, players have five tools. Hit and power for their prowess at the plate, arm and defense for their ability in the field, and speed for their quickness and base running. At the MLB All-Star Game, though, a sixth tool takes centerstage: style. The Orioles’ five All-Stars walked the red carpet ahead of Tuesday night’s Midsummer Classic, and their fashion entering Globe Life Field was almost as impressive as their play on the field. Shortstop Gunnar Henderson, catcher Adley Rutschman, pitcher Corbin Burnes, infielder Jordan Westburg and outfielder Anthony Santander showed off their fly fits alongside their families and…
Bill Simmons reveals Celtics’ biggest East threat, and it’s not Knicks or 76ers The Celtics will have to be on the lookout if they run into this team in the NBA Playoffs. Now that the Boston Celtics are reigning NBA Champions, they have a target on their back heading into next season. Between the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, or even the Indiana Pacers, some of Boston’s biggest Eastern Conference threats have leveled up this offseason, so if they try to swing at the kings of the NBA, they don’t miss. However, in the eyes of Celtics diehard Bill Simmons, the Knicks and 76ers aren’t…
On Sunday, the Boston Celtics signed Sam Hauser to a four-year, $45 million contract extension. Hauser first joined the Celtics as an undrafted, two-way rookie back in 2021, with his role elevating each year. Last season, Hauser averaged a career-high 9.0 points and 3.5 rebounds per game while shooting 42.4-percent from long range. This was the fourth-best three-point accuracy among players with at least 400 attempts, per NBA.com. Per Taylor Snow of Celtics.com, Hauser gave a statement on re-signing. “I’m a believer in things happening for a reason,” said Hauser. “The Celtics gave me an opportunity, and I just try to make the most…
The London team is attempting to force the 25-year-old to quit Stamford Bridge, which is why he was left out of the Blues’ preseason tour of America. Saha feels it is difficult to see the reasoning behind Chelsea’s transfer policy, according to Paddy Power: “Chelsea has so many players, so many young players, and so many players trying to establish themselves and play regularly that it is very difficult to decide which players to let go of.” Chelsea’s approach is hard to follow, so from the outside it doesn’t make much sense, and the stability looks unstable, so I don’t…
A former player for the Lethbridge Bulls is going into coaching. Bulls first baseman Carlin Dick was named the new head coach of Lethbridge’s Longhorns Baseball Academy on July 23, 2024, by Under the Lights. Dick is a member of the Lethbridge Bulls for the fourth season right now. The native of Abbotsford also played four years for the Canisius University Golden Griffins of Division I NCAA basketball. With a.287 batting average, Dick blasted ten home runs and stole twenty-one bases in his fantastic 2024 season with CU. As he assumed his new position as head coach, Dick expressed his…