NBA stars Kevin Durant, James Harden and Ben Simmons have demanded trades despite being under contract long term, but some adjustments to the next CBA might help curb the drama.
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— Christian Arroyo had three hits and three RBI, Alex Verdugo reached base five times and 42-year-old Rich Hill won for the first time in nearly two months as the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Wednesday night.
— Federico Bernardeschi and Domenico Criscito scored to help Toronto FC tie the New England Revolution 2-2 on Wednesday night.
Several teams came together for joint practices, including the Patriots and Panthers, who scuffled for the second day in a row.
Playoff rematches, must-see reunions and plenty of Lakers showdowns headline our most anticipated games of 2022-23.
Matt and Braden bring in Trevor Matich to get some college football expertise. They also debate if Georgia is being overlooked coming off their national championship. Mike Reiss also hops on to talk about another major fight at Patriots-Panthers join practices and the pressure on Mac Jones this season. Matt and Braden wrap up the hour chatting about Superbad turning 15 and Mac Jones' MVP chances.
Field Yates and the NFL Live crew discuss Deshaun Watson’s possible suspension settlement, Derwin James’ becoming the highest paid safety in NFL history, Mac Jones’ comments on the Patriots not naming an OC for the 2022 season, Joe Burrow having surgery to remove his appendix and Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold’s competition to be the Panthers’ starting QB.
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The NBA unveiled its schedule for the 2022-23 season Wednesday afternoon, which kicks off with a pair of long-standing rivalries involving the two teams that reached last season's NBA Finals.
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Panthers star running back Christian McCaffrey was involved in a scuffle Wednesday during a joint practice with the Patriots that left a fan injured.
A defensive player at No. 1? That's just how good Will Anderson Jr. is. Our reporters voted and ranked the top 100 college football players before the start of the 2022 season.
The NBA is divided into teams going all-in on a title now, teams already playing for draft lottery positioning and teams stuck in the middle. And then there is what the Lakers are doing.
Max & Jay try to convince Key to take a swimming lesson. Key got jumped by a gang of rats. Could Tyrod Taylor take the starting job from Daniel Jones? What's the value of having joint practice in the NFL? Plus, ESPN Patriots Reporter Mike Reiss joins the show!
Which star could put up 50 on Christmas Day? Which teams got snubbed? Our NBA Insiders are breaking down the league's five-game feast.
— Nick Pivetta pitched one-hit ball over seven shutout innings for his first win since June 24, and the Boston Red Sox scored four runs in the first inning on their way to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
The Pats placed Malcolm Butler on injured reserve Tuesday, ending his season as he attempted a comeback with the franchise where he became a Super Bowl hero seven years ago. Butler sustained a hip injury, a source said.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 51 | 31 | .622 | - | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 51 | 31 | .622 | - | W2 |
| Toronto | 48 | 34 | .585 | 3 | L1 |
| Brooklyn | 44 | 38 | .537 | 7 | W4 |
| New York | 37 | 45 | .451 | 14 | W2 |
