Pained by the contradictory nature of this year’s Juventus, fans cannot quite understand why the Old Lady has thrilled in Europe and disappointed at home. While the Bianconeri toiled and laboured to earn a draw against the likes of Frosinone,…
Could Angel Di Maria and Cristiano Ronaldo reunite at PSG next year?
Players meet their old clubs all the time but, when one comes up against a team for whom he made an impression, there’s something special. If PSG ever play against Manchester United in the Champions League, it’s fair to say…
Jose Mourinho’s obsession with personal battles could lose him the war
Although Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday went some way to lifting the clouds of gloom that have descended on Stamford Bridge this season, respite could prove to be short-lived. Reasons for optimism were few and far between.…
Q&A: Friedell with Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg
Fred Hoiberg says he believes he can lead the Chicago Bulls to a championship. The 43-year-old first-time NBA head coach comes into his rookie season. Derrick’s doing great. It was good to get him in the building and it started…
Lakers From The Outside: Assets and Liabilities
Through the decades, there’s been one route that, more than any other, has helped deliver the biggest stars to the Los Angeles Lakers: trades. It’s how Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howardand Pau Gasol all ended up donning purple and gold. It’s also how…
NBA Season Preview: Power Rankings for 2015-16
The NBA season begins Oct. 27! We’re rolling out our Insider forecasts, two teams at a time, from now until opening night. Check out our analysis, projections and more!
Youth on display: 10 NBA rookies to watch
OAKLAND, Calif. – The big news Emmanuel Mudiay received nearly two months ago dramatically changed his rookie season with the Denver Nuggets before it even started.
Startup AmeriLeague signs former 1st-round draft pick Royce White
The fledgling AmeriLeague announced Thursday that it has formally signed former NBA first-round draft pick Royce White. A Las Vegas-based startup league, AmeriLeague is pursuing top high school talent and well-known former NBA players by offering salaries higher than those…
Duncan trying to figure out new role with Spurs
Tim Duncan eagerly carried the mantle of go-to guy for the San Antonio Spurs for much of his 18 seasons, as did Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili at different parts of their careers. But the emergence of Kawhi Leonard, coupled with…
