Greg Norman’s role as the CEO of LIV Golf could be coming to an end.A report in Sports Business Journal says Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which finances LIV, has been searching for a new CEO, a role Norman has held since the tour debuted nearly 2 1/2 years ago.Norman, who lives in Palm Beach Gardens, would remain with the league but it is not certain in what capacity, according to the report.When reached by the Palm Beach Post, a LIV Golf official said the league is not commenting on the report. LIV is headquartered in West Palm Beach.Big 12…

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Dwight Howard was confused.On a team led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Howard had been viewed as a key role player during the Lakers’ 2020 NBA championship season. But he wasn’t brought back the following season.”I was so sad. I wanted to come back,” Howard said on this week’s episode of his “Above the Rim with DH12” podcast. “And I don’t know what had happened.”His guest, Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss, was also confused — by Howard’s comment.”You took an offer from the Philadelphia 76ers,” Buss told him.Read more: Q&A: Jeanie Buss is wowed by WOW wrestling — and…

The 2024-25 NBA season is here! We’re breaking down the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlooks for all 30 teams. Enjoy!TORONTO RAPTORS2023-24 finishOffseason movesAdditions: Ja’Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead, Ulrich Chomche, Davion Mitchell, Branden CarlsonSubtractions: Gary Trent Jr., Jalen McDaniels, Javon Freeman-Liberty, Jordan Nwora, Malik Williams,…

Report: Some Warriors coaches uncertain Kuminga can fit at small forward originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe NBA world continues to patiently await a true breakout and potentially All-Star season from young Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga.So are the Warriors.How that looks, however, is being questioned by some inside the…

Come June, we will see a first-time winner as MVP.This season just has that vibe. The winners of the past few MVP awards unquestionably will be in the mix, but voters understand history. That means they will be hesitant to hand Nikola Jokic a fourth MVP without an undeniable season,…

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Tom Brady has been approved to join the NFL’s ownership ranks, one of the final steps in an investment into the Las Vegas Raiders that stretches back more than two years.The former NFL quarterback and Knighthead Capital co-founder Tom Wagner have an agreement in place to buy 10% of the Las Vegas Raiders. The deal was unanimously approved by NFL owners in a 32-0 vote Tuesday during league meetings in Atlanta, according to an NFL spokesman.More from Sportico.comBrady and Wagner reached an initial agreement in May 2023, but the league balked at the purchase price, among other concerns. The financial…

It was a busy day on the wide receiver news front Tuesday, sending fantasy football managers reeling as the Buffalo Bills made a splash move to acquire star WR Amari Cooper from the Cleveland Browns — just hours after news dropped that the Jets had acquired All-Pro Davante Adams.It’s a…

NFL Power Rankings roundup: How Maye’s first start impacts Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonIt’s not often that a 41-21 loss can be deemed as a step forward, but that would be an accurate description of the New England Patriots’ Week 6 game against the Houston Texans.That’s because rookie…

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in after Game 2 of the NLCS, as the Mets spilt the first two games in Los Angeles, and return to Citi Field with the series tied with the Dodgers.Connor and Joe break down everything that happened in LA, including eventful days for Kodai Senga, Edwin Diaz, Starling Marte, Jose Iglesias, Mark Vientos, Sean Manaea, and so much more.Later, the guys look ahead to the games at Citi Field, including the pitching matchups, and the crazy atmosphere that waits for the home…

The New York Yankees currently lead the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 after a rousing, home run-filled win in the Bronx on Monday. Game 2 of the series, which will also be held at Yankee Stadium, begins tonight at 7:38 p.m. ET and features a pitching…

Why Dombrowski and Phillies thought it was important to extend Thomson originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRob Thomson and his coaching staff will get another crack at it in 2025.The Phillies retained all of Thomson’s coaches and extended the manager through the end of the 2026 season, president of baseball…

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The NHL world woke up to awful news Friday morning, as Blue Jackets star winger Johnny Gaudreau died Thursday night in a reported bicycle accident in New Jersey. He was 31 years old. “The National Hockey League family is shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. “While Johnny’s infectious spirit for the game and show-stopping skills on the ice earned him the nickname ‘Johnny Hockey,’ he was more than just a dazzling hockey player; he was a doting father and beloved husband, son,…

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There will be a changing of the guard in Toronto. This summer was expected to be an offseason of change in the Six. Following another early playoff exit, the speculation was that the organization would undergo serious roster turnover, including splitting up the core group. The Maple Leafs did make a switch at head coach, firing Sheldon Keefe before bringing in Craig Berube. However, there is another leadership alteration that is set to occur ahead of the 2024-25 season. The Athletic’s Chris Johnston reported on Monday that the Maple Leafs are expected to name star center Auston Matthews as the new captain of…

Betting on NHL futures means wagering on events that will be decided at the end of the season. Popular NHL futures bets include:Odds to win the Stanley CupOdds to win the conference/divisionsOdds to make the playoffsOdds to win the Conn Smythe trophyOdds to win the Art Ross TrophySee below for…

The Kraken made their first coaching change in franchise history during the 2024 NHL offseason, but that wasn’t the only reason it was historic.While Seattle brought Dan Bylsma aboard to replace Dave Hakstol, it was the team’s choice of Jessica Campbell as one of the team’s assistant coaches that raised eyebrows across the NHL.Campbell enjoyed a quality, decade-long career as a hockey player before making the foray into coaching in 2017. She has since become a rising star and will now get a chance to prove herself on the Kraken’s bench.Here’s what to know about the Kraken hiring Campbell and her…

The Steven Stamkos era in Tampa Bay is over. The first day of free agency did not disappoint with the drama. The longtime captain’s time in Tampa Bay has come to an end, as Stamkos is reportedly set to sign a four-year deal with the Predators, leaving the organization with whom he brought two Stanley Cups. There’s no sugarcoating it — Stamkos leaving Tampa Bay is a stunning turn of events. There were rumblings starting in the preseason when Stamkos expressed his displeasure with the front office that an extension had not yet been worked out, signaling a potential divorce. While no…

Let the frenzy begin. Monday marks the official turning of the page in the NHL, as the 2023-24 campaign comes to an end and the 2024-25 season begins. Contracts have expired, and players are hitting the open market as free agents. The madness did not wait for July 1. On the second day of the 2024 NHL Draft, there were plenty of trades, including Utah landing two key members to its blue line, the Leafs giving themselves a better chance to land one of the top available defensemen, and the Lightning clearing some cap space for the captain.There are going to be…

The 2023-24 NHL season is in the books. The 2024 NHL Draft is in the rearview. Now, it’s time for the roster shuffle ahead of the 2024-25 season.Free agency is set to begin at noon ET on July 1, kicking off the period in which players can start signing with new teams.There are no shortage of stars available in free agency. Sam Reinhart, Jake Guentzel, Steven Stamokos and Elias Lindholm are among the most prominent names that will be on the open market. And that’s just the players without contracts. Then there’s trade candidates like Mitch Marner, Patrik Laine and Martin…

There aren’t many insults worse in hockey than calling someone a traffic cone. So when noted Panthers’ fan called Florida defender Aaron Ekblad a traffic cone in 2023, the 2014 No. 1 pick did not take it well.Ekblad got the last laugh in on Sunday. During the team’s Stanley Cup parade, the 10-year Panthers veteran took to the microphone on stage with a traffic cone on his head, and delivered a message to the LIV golfer.”F— you Brooks Koepka,” Ekblad shouted into the mic, followed up with a cheer.“F*** YOU, BROOKS KOEPKA”— Aaron Ekblad, wearing a traffic cone on his…

The Maple Leafs have consistently been tied to defenseman Chris Tanev in the weeks leading up to free agency. The pending unrestricted free agent is regarded as one of the top blue-liners available on the market and fits a role that Toronto is looking to address. Turns out, the Leafs liked him so much, they weren’t willing to wait until free agency opened on Monday.The team announced that it acquired the rights to Tanev in a trade with the Stars, sending a late draft pick and another pending free agent to Dallas. It allows the Leafs to negotiate with the Toronto…

The Utah Hockey Club isn’t wasting any time making a noise for itself. The NHL’s newest franchise made the first bold move of the offseason, landing star defenseman Mikhail Sergachev from the Lightning in a deal made on Day 2 of the 2024 NHL Draft. New team owner Ryan Smith hasn’t shied away from the fact that he wants this team to compete as soon as possible, and Utah GM Bill Armstrong went out and made a statement by acquiring the talent Russian, who was a key cog in the Lightning’s back-to-back Stanley Cup wins in 2020 and 2021. For Tampa Bay, it…

2024 NHL Draft orderThe first 32 picks of the NHL Draft came and went last night. Some teams, like the Sharks and Blackhawks, got their key pieces to help the future of the franchise, while 30 other teams may still be seeking that next major piece to help build for the future.Here is the remainder of the draft order, beginning with the 33rd selection.Round 2RoundPickOverallTeam2133San Jose Sharks2234Chicago Blackhawks2335Anaheim Ducks2436Columbus Blue Jackets (optional to Flyers)2537Winnipeg Jets (from Canadiens via Utah and Kings)2638Utah Hockey Club2739Ottawa Senators2840Seattle Kraken2941Calgary Flames21042Buffalo Sabres (from Devils via Sharks)21143Buffalo Sabres21244Pittsburgh Penguins (from Flyers via Hurricanes)21345Minnesota Wild21446Pittsburgh Penguins21547Detroit Red Wings21648St. Louis Blues21749Utah…

Day 1 of the 2024 NHL Draft is in the books. There were 32 names called at The Sphere in Las Vegas Friday night, as the first round of the selection show concluded. As expected, the Sharks selected Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick. The Boston University center was viewed as the consensus No. 1 prospect after a stellar freshman season with the Terriers that culminated in a Hobey Baker Award. After that, Artyom Levshunov was selected by the Blackhawks at No. 2, Cayden Lindstrom went to the Blue Jackets at No. 4, and Ivan Demidov was taken fifth by the Canadiens to round out the top…

The first round of the 2024 NHL Draft is in the books. The Sphere in Las Vegas was the site for the first 32 selections of this year’s entry-level draft, where a number of prospects had their dreams come true, hearing their name called by an NHL organization. As is the case every year, there were winners, and there were losers. Some clubs made out like kings, landing a prized possession as a building block for the future. Other teams made puzzling decisions when their time came to pick a player. Who won the first round of the draft, and who will be…

The Los Angeles Kings and Ottawa Senators may have played the most exciting game of the early 2024-25 season so far. The Senators won a barn burner in overtime by a score of 8-7 and it wasn’t pretty defensively.This marked just the second time in Senators franchise history that the team has scored seven goals in a game while also giving up seven. In terms of this franchise mark, it didn’t matter if Ottawa got the win or not. The only other time it happened was in 2019 in a 8-7 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.Some may think it was…

Jack Nicklaus made a surprise visit at PGA HOPE National Golf & Wellness Week on Sunday. The longtime North Palm Beach resident and 18-time major champion participated in a putting contest as well as a fireside chat with Fox News anchor Bret Baier.Nicklaus, joined by his wife, Barbara, the 2019 winner of the PGA of America’s Distinguished Service Award, is a Trustee of The PGA of America REACH Foundation — which hosted 19 veterans and two veteran squad leaders from Oct. 10-14 at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland.The veterans, graduates of their local PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere)…

Joey Logano was already back home after Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Roval elimination race Sunday evening, unwinding by playing foosball with a friend in his shop. Some tabletop soccer helped distract from the resignation that his championship eligibility in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs had evaporated.That’s when Logano’s phone notifications started to build.Those pings eventually let Logano in on the scuttlebutt that had been trickling out of post-race inspection. The Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 Chevrolet driven by Alex Bowman was found to be underweight. Bowman was disqualified and ruled out of the postseason picture; Logano was back into the playoff field,…

Italy sealed a place in the 2025 European Under-21 Championship at the end of a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Nereo Rocco in Trieste on Tuesday.Carmine Nunziata’s side took the lead in the first half through Cesare Casadei, and although they were pegged back by the visitors after the break, a point proved enough to secure their first-place finish and book a spot for the U21 Euro that will be taking place next year in Slovakia.Italy secure spot in Euro U21 Championship with Ireland drawThe Azzurrini conceded two early chances to Ireland but immediately made them pay for their mistakes,…

Conference USA will take center stage on Tuesday night with a tripleheader, and the final game of the night will pit the New Mexico State Aggies against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in Las Cruces. New Mexico State is 1-5 on the season and 0-3 in conference play while Louisiana Tech is 2-3 overall and 1-1 in the league. The Aggies ended a six-game losing streak to the Bulldogs with a 27-24 win in Ruston last year but Louisiana Tech still owns an 8-5 edge in the all-time series.Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET at Aggie Memorial Stadium. After opening…

Last week Honda recalled 1.7 million cars for incorrectly built steering racks. That extended to models like the Civic, CR-V, and Acura Integra. This week, the Japanese automaker is recalling another 720,000 cars—this time for defective high-pressure fuel pumps. According to Honda, more than 700,000 vehicles in the US built for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 model years may have faulty fuel pumps that need to be replaced. That includes 2023-2024 Honda Accords and Accord Hybrids, 2025 Honda Civic Sedans and Civic Sedan Hybrids, and 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrids. The company says that the defective high-pressure pump in these models…

Friend of Morokai the Turncoat is an Exploration Codex quest in the Carmine Forest region in Throne and Liberty. The quest involves finding a Mysterious Note and defeating the Queen Blood Spider—an elite enemy in Carmine Forest. Here’s how to find and defeat the Queen Blood Spider in Throne and Liberty. How to find Queen Blood Spider in Throne and Liberty The Queen Blood Spider spawns near the cave entrance on the south side of the Carmine Forest. Use the Carmine Forest Waypoint and follow the road south. There are multiple caves along the road, but you need the one…

The schedule for Ottawa Charge’s second regular season, which begins Nov. 30 against Montréal Victoire, was finally released Tuesday afternoon.With time ticking down to the start of PWHL training camps, fans were starting to get antsy about a season start date for the young league.“Fans have been asking about the schedule and we’re excited that it’s finally here,” said Ottawa general manager Mike Hirshfeld. “We had the best fans in the league last year and it will be a blast to play in front of a packed house again this season.”The biggest news is the expansion from a 24-game schedule…