Party in Rio like its 2016 ... despite concerns

Stood next to a band of volunteers outside Rio's Olympic Stadium, Zahn Malherbe stands out.

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Report: Knicks sign point guard Chasson Randle

The Knicks need a third point guard behind Derrick Rose and Brandon Jennings. Most teams carry a third point guard, anyway. Rose’s and Jennings’ injury histories demand depth at the position. Courtney Lee and Justin Holiday can’t comfortably slide to the 1 from shooting guard, and Sasha Vujacic – closer to a combo guard – […]

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Report: Russell Westbrook’s agent, Thunder in ‘serious talks’ on contract extension

The Thunder reportedly want to extend Russell Westbrook‘s contract and then sign Blake Griffin. They’re closing in on step one of their post-Kevin Durant plan. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports: Thad Foucher of Wasserman Media Group, the agent for Oklahoma City superstar Russell Westbrook, is engaged in serious talks with the Thunder on a contract […]

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Coyotes ‘have some work to do’ in re-signing Rieder

“There’s been no discussions at this point that have made any meaningful change in anyone’s position.”

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Andrew Wiggins nearly completes 540 dunk (video)

Much to our dismay, Andrew Wiggins didn’t compete in the dunk contest. Look what he left in the tank. Wiggins nearly threw down a 540-degree dunk: Either Wiggins missed (most likely) or he’s building anticipation for an incredible follow-up video. But even if he missed, this is quite impressive. With more tries, Wiggins could clearly […]

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Sam Mitchell: How Timberwolves fired me, Milt Newton upset Kevin Garnett

Kevin Garnett endorsed Sam Mitchell as Timberwolves coach. Minnesota fired Mitchell (and general Milton Newton), anyway. How does that impact Garnett’s decision whether or not to retire? Mitchel on SiriusXM NBA Radio (hat tip: Zach Harper of CBSSports.com)” Last time I talked to him, he hadn’t made up his mind yet. And I just think […]

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Rangers add McCambridge to AHL staff

He spent the last five years as Winnipeg's AHL head coach.

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