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11/22/2024 06:20:37 am

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Wolves Emerging Star Andrew Wiggins Impressed with Karl-Anthony Towns' Firepower

NBA rookie of the year Andrew Wiggins is relieved that he would not have to shoulder such a heavy load next season with the inclusion of fellow No. 1 overall draft pick Karl-Anthony Towns. The 6-foot-8,199 pound Wiggins averaging 16.9 points and 4.6 rebounds in 36.2 minutes per game last season and is excited to see the team get additional firepower.

Rajon Rondo says Kings will prove critics wrong.

Rajon Rondo Says Kings Will Make Critics Eat Their Words

Rajon Rondo said he is excited that a lot of people are doubting the Sacramento Kings so they could prove them wrong. He admitted that a lot of negativity can be heard about the Kings with him joining the team and with the incident between center DeMarcus Cousins and coach George Karl.

Aaron Kromer is in hot water for allegedly punching a boy in the face.

Bills Line Coach Aaron Kromer Placed on Leave After Allegedly Punching Boy

The Buffalo Bills placed offensive line coach Aaron Kromer, who punched a boy and and threatened to kill his family, on indefinite paid administrative leave. Kromer was arrested this past weekend on a misdemeanor battery charge in Walton County, Florida.

Keith Thurman wants Floyd Mayweather next.

Thurman May Have Failed to Book Mayweather Fight in Unexplosive Win Over Collazo

Unbeaten welterweight titlist Keith Thurman may have failed to forced Floyd Mayweather to accept his challenge with a less-than-exlposive knockout win over Luis Collazo, Saturday at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida. Hyped as the sport's "next big thing" Thurman (26-0, 22 KOs), although he exhibited a well-rounded skill set, didn't pack enough ammunition to make it a comelling fight for Mayweather.

LeBron hopes to recover from the nightmares caused by the recent Finals.

LeBron James Eager to Recover From Finals 'Nightmare'

LeBron James has not gotten over the Cleveland Cavaliers' loss to the Golden State Warriors and is having "nightmares" over missed opportunities.James said that the experience of losing in the Finals never really goes away since he was so close on doing something special only to be awaken by the harsh reality of losing.

Andrea Bargnani will be playing for the Brooklyn Nets in the upcoming season.

Andrea Bargnani Rejects Big Money from Kings, Joins Nets Instead

The Brooklyn Nets have signed former No. 1 draft pick Andrea Bargnani to a two-year veterans minimum deal with a player option after one season. The Sacramento Kings, who were offering more money over the next two seasons, were closing in on a deal with Bargnani when the Nets swiped him away. However, Bargnani preferred the "fit" with the Nets.

Ruslan Chagaev extended his reign as WBA heavyweight champion with a one-round destruction of Francisco Pianeta.

Busy Sched Ahead of WBA Heavy Champ Chagaev After Stopping Pianeta in Title Defense

WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev will have to defend his crown against American Fres Oquendo and Australian Lucas Browne before the year end. Chagaev just defeated Francesco Pianeta via first round technical knockout on a title defense on Saturday.

Many are eager to see how ex-WWE star Mick Foley will fare in the UFC.

Ex-WWE Star CM Punk Targeting UFC Debut in December

Ex-WWE Superstar CM Punk wants to be as prepared as possible before he makes a UFC debut, hopefully in December. Obviously, he won't be rushed to non-scripted fights and said that the transition may even be delayed for January.

Zaza Pachulia is the Mavs' stopgap solution at center.

Mavericks Settle for Zaza Pachulia After Being Spurned by DeAndre Jordan

The Dallas Mavericks settled for Zaza Pachulia after DeAndre Jordan made a 180 degree turn from signing with them and returned to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Mavs traded a second-round pick to the Milwaukee Bucks and took in Pachulia's $5.25 million expiring contract into their salary-cap space.

Champ Wladimir Klitschko knows that he will be tested by challenger Tyson Fury in their title fight in October

Heavyweight Champ Wladimir Klitschko Admits Tyson Fury is A Real Threat

World heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko acknowledged that title challenger Tyson Fury will be a real threat to him when they tangle on October 24 in Dusseldorf, Germany. He described Fury as massive, tall, a true heavyweight, undefeated, young, a little bit off in the head, has a big mouth but would come to fight.

Jeremy Lin joins Hornets.

Jeremy Lin Inks 2-Year Deal with Charlotte Hornets

Point guard Jeremy Lin announced he will be wearing the teal and purple colors of the Charlotte on a two-year, $4.3 million biannual exception deal. It is a far cry from his previous contract he signed with the Houston Rockets worth $30 million over four years

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