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Hornets’ Kon Knueppel breaks NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a season in just 59 games

Friday, February 27 by SRN News

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Charlotte's Kon Knueppel reached yet another milestone in a remarkable rookie season for the No. 4 overall pick from Duke. The Hornets swingman broke Keegan Murray's NBA rookie record for 3-pointers, making his 207th Thursday night against the Indiana Pacers. Knueppel connected... Read More.

Olympics-Flavor Flav to host Las Vegas event honoring US women’s hockey team in July

Friday, February 27 by SRN News

Feb 26 (Reuters) - Rapper Flavor Flav will host a Las Vegas event in July to honour the U.S. women's ice hockey team's gold medal victory at the Milano Cortina Olympics. The Hall of Fame rapper announced on social media platform X on Thursday that... Read More.

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards fined $25K for throwing ball into stands

Friday, February 27 by SRN News

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday for throwing the game ball "with force" into the stands during Tuesday's 124-121 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The incident occurred after Edwards rebounded a Portland miss at the end... Read More.

Royals RHP Stephen Kolek dealing with left oblique strain

Friday, February 27 by SRN News

Kansas City Royals right-hander Stephen Kolek will miss at least five to seven days and possibly longer after sustaining a left oblique strain. Kolek felt tightness in his left side while warming up for a relief appearance during Wednesday's spring training game against the Seattle... Read More.

Chris Bosh: ‘Covered in my own blood’ during health scare

Thursday, February 26 by SRN News

Hall of Famer Chris Bosh revealed he's happy to be alive after a recent health scare left him covered in his own blood. The retired NBA star said he was preparing for a date with his wife when the incident occurred. Bosh didn't shed light... Read More.

Cuba says 8 World Baseball Classic delegation members denied US visas

Thursday, February 26 by SRN News

Eight members of Cuba's delegation were denied visas to the United States for the World Baseball Classic, the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation (FCBS) said Thursday. Cuba is set to play against Puerto Rico, Colombia, Panama and Canada in San Juan, Puerto Rico, during pool... Read More.

Soccer-Former MLS forward Twellman calls for concussion protocols ahead of World Cup

Thursday, February 26 by SRN News

By Angelica Medina Feb 26 (Reuters) - Former MLS MVP Taylor Twellman wants FIFA to implement mandatory concussion substitution rules worldwide, warning that inconsistent protocols among the 48 nations competing in this year's World Cup could put players at risk. "Quite honestly, FIFA should have a... Read More.

Reunion game: Costas, Collins, Fratello and more NBC voices reunite for 76ers-Spurs game Tuesday

Thursday, February 26 by SRN News

Bob Costas, Doug Collins and Mike Fratello never all called a game together when they were teammates at NBC a quarter-century ago. That'll change on Tuesday - in a throwback night for the network's NBA coverage. NBC has announced plans for Costas, Collins and Fratello to... Read More.

Spring training roundup: Red Sox build big lead, hold off Rays

Thursday, February 26 by SRN News

Boston pitching dominated early and the Red Sox held on for a 7-5 victory over the visiting Tampa Bay Bays on Thursday in Fort Myers, Fla. The Rays trailed 7-0 in the fourth inning but brought the tying run to the plate in the ninth... Read More.

Magic G Desmond Bane fined $25K for hurling ball into stands

Thursday, February 26 by SRN News

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane was fined $25,000 on Thursday for forcefully throwing the game ball into the stands at the end of his team's 110-109 road win against the Los Angeles Lakers. After LeBron James missed a turnaround three-point attempt at the buzzer on... Read More.

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