Monthly Archives: May 2018

The Houston Rockets have emphasized dunks and 3-pointers in becoming one of the NBA’s most efficient offenses but Paul’s in-between jumpers proved to be the difference when the long-range shots weren’t falling. "I wasn’t joking about that," Paul said of his layup comment. "If (Rudy) Gobert’s going to back, that’s what I’m going to shoot." Paul had…

The veteran defensive end has been released from Seattle with a failed physical designation, the team announced Friday. "Thank you 12s for making the last 5 years in Seattle so amazing!" Avril wrote on Instagram, in part. "THANK YOU to the entire Seahawk organization as well as my teammates. You all made me a Pro Bowler and a…

It seemed as if the Mets' season hung in the balance for roughly 12 hours after Jacob deGrom suffered a hyperextended elbowWednesday night. Elbow injuries are never a good development for pitchers, and there's always the fear that an MRI may reveal a ligament injury that could require surgery. Thursday morning, deGrom and the entire organization finally could breathe…

Given a date on Thursday, the Denver Broncos will not qualify for the five-year option on linebacker Shane Ray's contract, several sources told ESPN and confirmed several reports. Ray, who was the Broncos first round in 2015, had a sack when he completed the 2017 season on injured reserve after three wrist surgeries. The 2018…

A couple of minutes into Game 3 of Toronto’s opening-round playoff series against Washington, OG Anunoby took an elbow to the back from eight-year NBA veteran Markieff Morris. The Raptors rookie put two hands to Morris’s chest and shoved him back. A scuffle ensued. The bright lights of the post-season can prove too much for a first-timer…

According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, the Texans signed undrafted free agent tackle K.J. Malone from LSU. K.J. nearly skipped his final year of football at LSU to enter law enforcement, but is apparently ready to delay those plans a bit. "It's a dream come true," Malone said. "I always dreamed of playing in the NFL and to…