Doug McDermott after the @Pacers ‘ win over the #Nuggets: “People don’t give us a lot of respect, and we like that. It’s just motivation for us. We feel like we’re one of the better teams in the East and we can play anyone, so we’re going to continue to play hard.” #Pacers
“Thankful, most of all,” Carter says of …
“Thankful, most of all,” Carter says of the treatment. “And I say that because I was an opponent for 22 years for most of these teams and obviously these are great organizations that are class acts and for them to do that is great. “I just enjoy playing the game regardless of being an opponent of these different organizations … regardless, it’s a brotherhood, it’s a small community and it makes for an emotional roller coaster.”
And he will hearken back to those glory …
And he will hearken back to those glory days of the early 2000s and that special night in Oakland he got to witness in person. “I tell you what, I was thankful that I was able to be there and see those guys win. I remember sitting next to Tracy (McGrady) and thinking, ‘Do you believe what’s about to happen?’ There was like two minutes left, and it was like, ‘Dude, this is unreal.’
Bradley joined forces with James when …
Bradley joined forces with James when he signed with the Lakers in July, but his appreciation for Boston has not wavered over the years. He still considers himself “a bit of a Bostonian” and remains close friends with people from the city, such as Dorchester-native and rapper Cousin Stizz.
“It’s different, but I prefer my people …
“It’s different, but I prefer my people on the East Coast,” Bradley said. “Some people might be offended by that, but I mean, especially knowing I’m from the West Coast. I don’t know if it’s because it’s home for me or what, but I just feel like people are real good friends. That’s all it is. I could go years without talking to someone in Boston but [when] I see them, it’s a real friendship. People are honest, that’s the culture. East Coast, but specifically Boston. People are just good people.”
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion …
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is officially listed as doubtful for Monday’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. The team announced the change in the injury report on Sunday evening, but don’t read too much into it. Williamson is still expected to make his NBA debut on Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs.
Even if he does decide to play, he may …
Even if he does decide to play, he may make his signal behind the scenes in the coming weeks and let the world know when he arrives at training camp. For now, Wiggins is keeping his cards close to his chest. “I’m not sure [about the summer],” he said Saturday after recording his first career triple-double in a Timberwolves loss to the Toronto Raptors. “Right now my team is struggling a little bit [they were five games out of the 8th seed in the West as of Sunday] so we have to get back and try to get in a playoff run. That’s my main goal right now. And after that I’m going to decide on Canada Basketball.”
Rob Perez: huge assist here from Becky …
Rob Perez: huge assist here from Becky Hammond…she convinces Pop to challenge Jimmy Butler’s AND 1 continuation in tight game with one minute to play. Pop originally says no, then says yes. Spurs win challenge, points taken off board, and eventually win game.
Sabina Mazo wants MMA world to know her name after UFC 246 win over J.J. Aldrich
Take a look inside Sabina Mazo’s win over J.J. Aldrich at UFC 246 in Las Vegas.
LAS VEGAS – [autotag]Sabina Mazo[/autotag] beat J.J. Aldrich with a split decision Saturday to open the preliminary card at UFC 246 in Las Vegas.
Take a look inside the fight with Mazo, who won her second straight after a loss in her UFC debut in March 2019.
Result: Sabina Mazo def. J.J. Aldrich via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Updated records: Mazo (8-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC), Aldrich (8-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC)
Key stat: Mazo threw 327 strikes and landed 121 to Aldrich’s 69.
Mazo on the fight’s key moment
“(It) feels great to start the year with a win. It’s the way I wanted to start, and also opening this card, I wanted to put on a show for fans and get the energy going. So hopefully people enjoyed it.”
Mazo on making improvements
“I think I’m growing as a fighter a lot. Even when I lost my debut, I still learned a lot and it made me the fighter I am today. Every time I fight, you are going to see a different and better version of me. The weight didn’t have any impact on the fight. I felt great, but I’ll make sure next time that I will do things professionally and have everything taken care of.”
Mazo on what she wants next
“This year, I want memorable fights and for people to know my name. I don’t know how many fights or when, but I’ll be better and ready when they call.”
To hear more from Mazo, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
[vertical-gallery id=481276]
[vertical-gallery id=481323]
3 Jets castoffs are heading to Super Bowl LIV
Morris Claiborne, Darron Lee and Mike Pennel are former Jets players who will be participating in Super Bowl XLV.
And then there were two.
The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will square off in Super Bowl LIV in Miami. Kansas City ended the Titans’ magical run with a 35-24 win Sunday, while the 49ers dominated the Packers, 37-20.
With these two teams one win away from winning a championship, let’s take a look at some former Jets players who will be participating in this year’s Super Bowl.
Morris Claiborne
This will be Morris Claiborne’s first Super Bowl.
Claiborne hasn’t been much of a contributor for the Chiefs, as he’s only been active in eight games. In both playoff games, Claiborne has been a healthy scratch.
Claiborne was with the Jets in 2017 and 2018 as the No. 1 cornerback. In two seasons, Claiborne recorded 78 total tackles, 22 pass defenses, three interceptions and a touchdown.
New York decided not to bring Claiborne back despite the team’s need for cornerbacks after he was suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.