USA Sports News | 2019-02-14 16:16:53

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Only 1 NBA team didn't scout Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Knicks - SNY.tv:

Pouring salt in the wound for fans of the horrible Knicks, a documentary reveals they were the only NBA team to not scout Giannis Antetokounmpo in Greece before the 2013 NBA Draft.


Colorado store that boycotted Nike will close - CNN: Steve Almasy and Dave Alsup, CNN

Stephen Martin decided to stop selling Nike apparel in his sportswear store after the company introduced an ad featuring former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.


Steve Kerr irate after flagrant foul, ejected late in loss to Trail Blazers - Yahoo Sports:

Warriors coach Steve Kerr was ejected late on Wednesday night in their matchup against the Trail Blazers.


KINGS vs NUGGETS | Isaiah Thomas Makes Debut, Jokic Wins It Late | February 13, 2019 - NBA:

Nikola Jokic tapped in a putback layup with 0.8 seconds remaining to lift the Nuggets to a 120-118 victory over the Kings tonight in Denver. Paul Millsap led...


3 takeaways from the Mavs 112-101 loss to the Miami Heat - Dallas Sports Fanatic: Reese Konkle

Dirk vs. D-Wade is still good TV Who would have thought, that two guys on the back nine of their careers, better yet, two guys on the very last hole of their career, would make for such entertaining TV. But they were just that. A lot of the buildup to this ga…


James Harden's 42 points tie Wilt Chamberlain, but Rockets fall vs. Timberwolves | NBA Highlights - ESPN:

James Harden runs his 30-point streak to 31 games, tying Wilt Chamberlain for the second-longest such streak in NBA history, but his 42 points are not enough...


Cris Carter drops some truth to Steelers WR Antonio Brown - Steelers Wire: Curt Popejoy

The grass isn’t always greener on the other side and Antonio Brown is about to learn this.


Sixers' Joel Embiid's leap startles actress Regina King at MSG - ESPN:

When Joel Embiid soared into the stands at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, the 76ers center nearly landed on actress Regina King. Embiid, though, crashed feetfirst into a statistician, who continued working the game.


Joe Starkey: Is Sidney Crosby still the best player in the world? Yes, and I'll tell you why - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:


WIZARDS vs RAPTORS | Siakam GOES OFF For Career-High 44 | February 13, 2019 - NBA:

Pascal Siakam recorded a career-high 44 points (1st career 40-point game, 30 points in the second half), along with 10 rebounds and 3 blocks to lead the Rapt...


Matt Kuchar defends paying caddie $5K: 'Can't make everybody happy' - ESPN:

Matt Kuchar defended paying caddie David Giral Ortiz $5,000 from his $1.296 million winner's check in November, telling GolfChannel.com, "Making $5,000 is a great week."


NC State gets back-to-back ACC wins with 73-58 win over Syracuse - WRALSportsFan.com: WRAL

NC State took care of business against Syracuse, using a hot-shooting second half to cruise to a 73-58 win over the Orange. It was NC State's first time winning back-to-back ACC games this season.


Matt Harvey is an Angel (finally), hoping he can re-start... - The Athletic: Fabian Ardaya

Harvey, a 2007 third-round pick of the Angels, is embracing a fresh start after a 2018 season that saw him get dumped by the Mets.


Paul Pierce says he was a better wing shooter than Klay Thompson | NBA Countdown - ESPN:

Chauncey Billups of NBA Countdown breaks down game film to compare Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors to Richard "Rip" Hamilton of the Detroit Piston...


BUCKS vs PACERS | Giannis Puts Up MONSTER Numbers | February 13, 2019 - NBA:

The Bucks closed the game on a 30-11 run to defeat the Pacers tonight in Indianapolis by a final score of 106-97 to snap the Pacers’ 6 game winning streak (w...


2019 Genesis Open odds: Surprising picks from dialed-in model that nailed four golf majors - CBS Sports:

SportsLine simulated the Genesis Open 10,000 times and came up with some surprises


Darvish: I felt pressure after signing with Cubs - Chicago Daily Herald: Associated Press

Yu Darvish felt pressure after signing a $126 million, six-year contract with the Chicago Cubs.


No. 1 Tennessee runs past South Carolina, 85-73 - 247Sports: Grant Ramey

If it looked familiar, well, it was. No. 1 Tennessee trading early shots with an opponent. Then a dominating run over a span of a few minutes to take control on the way to


Red Sox Troll Alex Bregman With Nathan Eovaldi Birthday Tweet - NESN: Michael McMahon

Houston Astros star third baseman Alex Bregman is trying to stir up a rivalry between the ‘Stros and Boston Red Sox before the 2019 Major League Baseball season even begins. After a heated Am…