‘I just had to get out of Cleveland’ says Kyrie Irving at children’s hospital visit

BOSTON — On December 4, Celtics players visited Boston’s Children Hospital to spread some holiday cheer to some of the ill patients. Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving was amongst the players who went on the visit. Irving was sure to let some of the sick children know just how desperate he was to leave Cleveland.… Read More ‘I just had to get out of Cleveland’ says Kyrie Irving at children’s hospital visit

Hue Jackson: ‘I won’t stop until I’ve coached every AFC North team to last place’

CINCINNATI — Call Hue Jackson “King Midas,” because everything he has touched the last few years has turned to gold. That is, if losses are considered gold. Since the 2016 season, Jackson’s teams have gone 3-40-1. That includes 1-15 and 0-16 seasons in Cleveland before finally being dismissed after starting this season 2-5-1. Since his… Read More Hue Jackson: ‘I won’t stop until I’ve coached every AFC North team to last place’

Casey Blake begins preparing future Hall of Fame speech

CLEVELAND — Jaws were dropped across the country Sunday evening when the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Today’s Game Era Committee selected relief pitcher Lee Smith and right fielder/designated hitter Harold Baines to the 2019 induction class. Baines’ selection in particular received lots of criticism, as he was never really considered a star player at any… Read More Casey Blake begins preparing future Hall of Fame speech

Klay Thompson insists through tears he’s over 2016 Finals

CLEVELAND — Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson has made his feelings clear about the Cavaliers’ celebration of their 2016 NBA Finals victory in the days leading up to the Warriors’ return to Cleveland on Wednesday. Thompson called the Cavs “bums” and “idiots” for enjoying the fact that the 2016 Warriors, who won more games… Read More Klay Thompson insists through tears he’s over 2016 Finals

Steve Kerr concerned ‘dysfunctional’ Warriors may need 5 games to win 2019 Finals

OAKLAND, Calif. — When thinking of the Golden State Warriors of the last few seasons, adversity is not a word that comes to mind. After cruising to a sweep in last year’s NBA Finals, this year hasn’t been quite as smooth. The Warriors have already had a fight between two of their stars, Kevin Durant… Read More Steve Kerr concerned ‘dysfunctional’ Warriors may need 5 games to win 2019 Finals

Adam Silver to restructure playoffs, will include no conferences and just the Warriors

NEW YORK — The NBA has had a conference crisis for many years, with the Western Conference  consistently having much more talent than the East. After LeBron James’ move to the Los Angeles Lakers, the gap has become more extreme than ever, with all active MVPs in the West. The day after James’ move, DeMarcus… Read More Adam Silver to restructure playoffs, will include no conferences and just the Warriors