The men who chase boats

CNN's Alex Thomas meets the support crew who plays a key role in helping America's Cup designers gain a performance edge.

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51Q: Did the Pelicans plug enough holes around Anthony Davis?

We continue PBT’s 2016-17 NBA preview series, 51 Questions. Between now and the start of the NBA season we will tackle 51 questions we cannot wait to see answered during the upcoming NBA season. We will delve into one almost every day between now and the start of the season (we’re taking some weekends off). […]

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Maradona's ex-agent reveals 'unforgiving life'

Former football super agent Jon Smith reflects on the state of the game today, nearly getting kidnapped in Uzbekistan, and owning his own personal zoo.

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Report: Chris Drury will be named assistant GM of the Rangers

He was the director of player development.

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Derrick Rose facing persuasive case against him in rape lawsuit

Knicks guard Derrick Rose is being sued for rape. He denies the accusation, saying the group sex was consensual. Unfortunately, evidence in the case is disturbing. Lindsay Gibbs of ThinkProgress: Rose flat-out denies ever having group sex with Doe, because every time he pushed the issue, she would refuse. Q: Have you ever had a […]

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Suns guarantee Alan Williams’ contract

Alan Williams produced in four years at UC Santa Barbara. He produced in summer league. He produced in China. He produced in 68 minutes with the Suns last year. Yes, the competition levels and sample sizes leave something to be desired, but Williams has answered every call. Now, maybe we’ll see more of him. Paul […]

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Knicks’ Courtney Lee: “We’re contenders, man”

The Knicks are going to contend… for a playoff spot. But that’s not the attitude fans want to hear from their players heading into the season. Now is the time of optimism. Right now everybody’s healthy, and it’s all puppy dogs and rainbows — nothing is going to go wrong. So talk of just making […]

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