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Damian Lillard claims himself, not Steph Curry, as NBA’s best point guard – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

The debate about who is the best point guard in the NBA can go on for hours, but not if you ask Damian Lillard. The Portland Trail Blazers star was recently asked the “This Is It” podcast if Warriors superstar Steph Curry is better than him. His answer was straightforward. “I don’t think anybody’s better… Continue reading Damian Lillard claims himself, not Steph Curry, as NBA’s best point guard – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

The developers of Scheels Sports Park have been ‘restored’ after the groundbreaking

Dirk McCormick admits that he and his Legacy Pointe Development Business partner, Steve Luker, felt “a little short-changed” at Wednesday’s groundbreaking for the future Scheels Sports Park on South MacArthur Boulevard, just north of the Interstate 72 interchange. But McCormick warned that the incident was only the end of the chapter. “We’re very excited to… Continue reading The developers of Scheels Sports Park have been ‘restored’ after the groundbreaking

Home run derby for Phils, Zack Wheeler sharp for victory – NBC Sports Philadelphia

ATLANTA — The Phillies played a home run derby against the best team in baseball Monday night, using longballs from five different players and six sharp innings from ace Zack Wheeler to defeat the Braves, 7-1. Wheeler gave up a home run to the second batter he faced, Ozzie Albies, then went spotless the rest… Continue reading Home run derby for Phils, Zack Wheeler sharp for victory – NBC Sports Philadelphia

Watch Warriors’ Draymond Green, Chris Paul team up for incredible offseason workout – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

It will take time to adjust to seeing former rivals Draymond Green and Chris Paul play for the Warriors. But the first look at these new teammates won’t have to wait until Golden State opens training camp on Oct. 3 in San Francisco. The two players were seen working out together Monday in a video… Continue reading Watch Warriors’ Draymond Green, Chris Paul team up for incredible offseason workout – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

There’s ‘another level’ for prospect Tyson Foerster as eyes turn to Flyers training camp – NBC Sports Philadelphia

VOORHEES, NJ – Brent Flahr would agree with Ian Laperriere, that some of the Flyers’ best prospects could be better than they showed in a pair of rookie games against the Rangers over the weekend. “I think there’s another level,” said the assistant general manager of the Flyers last Monday at the rookie training camp.… Continue reading There’s ‘another level’ for prospect Tyson Foerster as eyes turn to Flyers training camp – NBC Sports Philadelphia

Six Christian McCaffrey stats that highlight the 49ers star’s continued popularity – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Christian McCaffrey has been a game changer for the 49ers since the star running back was traded to San Francisco midway through the 2022 NFL season. That trend continued Sunday at SoFi Stadium as the 49ers pulled off a gritty 30-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams — their 12th straight regular-season win dating back… Continue reading Six Christian McCaffrey stats that highlight the 49ers star’s continued popularity – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Why there’s no reason to worry about Eagles QB Jalen Hurts – NBC Sports Philadelphia

Jalen Hurts has looked less than superhuman through the first two weeks of the season, and he’ll be the first to admit his performances against the Patriots and Vikings weren’t up to his standards. That being said, Hurts is the last person on Earth I care about. And when I hear people say that last… Continue reading Why there’s no reason to worry about Eagles QB Jalen Hurts – NBC Sports Philadelphia

MLB: Fernando Valenzuela: ‘When I started there were between 6% and 8% Hispanics in the team. Now we have 50%’ | Sports

“How do you explain to someone who doesn’t know baseball what Fernandomania is?” The question caused Fernando Valenzuela to look up, recalling the famous move he made to gain momentum on the mound at Dodger Stadium in the 1980s. This afternoon, speaking to EL PAÍS, Valenzuela is not on the mound, but in the bleachers… Continue reading MLB: Fernando Valenzuela: ‘When I started there were between 6% and 8% Hispanics in the team. Now we have 50%’ | Sports