Raveling was instrumental in convincing Michael Jordan to sign with Nike, leading to a landmark contract. WASHINGTON D.C., DC — George Raveling, a Hall of Fame basketball coach who played a role in Michael Jordan signing a landmark endorsement deal with Nike, has died. He was 88. Raveling’s family said Tuesday in a statement that he … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — Former San Antonio Spurs player Matt Bonner ignites discussion by naming Devin Vassell as the team’s X-factor. Host Jeff Garcia and AP Sports writer Raul Dominguez analyze Vassell’s potential impact, while exploring Victor Wembanyama’s game-changing abilities and Keldon Johnson’s crucial role. The conversation covers offensive strategies, defensive improvements, and locker room dynamics … Read more
Cowboys family from California says call from Parsons was “a dream” after tearful TikTok blew up. DALLAS, Texas — When Lesley Gonzalez told her son, Isaac, that the Dallas Cowboys had traded his favorite player — linebacker Micah Parsons — the 7-year-old’s first instinct was disbelief. “You’re lying,” Isaac said, as the moment was captured … Read more
Bill Belichick’s college coaching debut with UNC ended in a 48-14 loss to TCU after an initial lead. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Bill Belichick’s first run as a college coach at North Carolina started fast, only to end in a blowout loss. The NFL coaching great took the field Monday night for his college debut with … Read more
Bill Belichick’s college coaching debut with UNC ended in a 48-14 loss to TCU after an initial lead. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Bill Belichick’s first run as a college coach at North Carolina started fast, only to end in a blowout loss. The NFL coaching great took the field Monday night for his college debut … Read more
Micah Parsons practiced with his new teammates for the first time Monday. GREEN BAY, Wis. — Micah Parsons’ arrival in Green Bay has his new Packers teammates believing any goal is realistic. Parsons practiced with his new teammates for the first time Monday, four days after Green Bay acquired the superstar edge rusher in a deal that … Read more
“This is my favorite court in the world, and it means so much for me to be back here,” said Osaka, a 27-year-old who was born in Japan and moved to the U.S. at 3. NEW YORK — Naomi Osaka eliminated Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 at the U.S. Open with a far more confident and … Read more