Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis was made available for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks but didn’t play in the team’s 122-84 blowout loss. Head coach Joe Mazzulla said pregame Porzingis would only play in “specific instances, if necessary,” according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Porzingis missed Game 3 due to a dislocation of the […] The post Porzingis sits Game 4 loss, could’ve played ‘if necessary’ appeared first on Sports Gossip ..read more

DALLAS (AP) — There were two options for the Dallas Mavericks. Pack for Boston, or pack for vacation. Boston awaits. These NBA Finals are not over, thanks to one of the biggest blowouts in title-round history. Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 21 and the Mavericks […] The post Mavs throttle Celtics in Game 4 to avoid Finals sweep appeared first on Sports Gossip ..read more

Luka Doncic took some accountability Thursday for fouling out of Game 3 when the Dallas Mavericks were mounting a stunning fourth-quarter comeback against the Boston Celtics. “It was tough. Probably wasn’t the smartest thing,” he told ESPN’s Malika Andrews on Thursday. “It was a physical game. To get six fouls – I didn’t expect it.” Doncic picked […] The post Luka: Fouling out of Game 3 ‘wasn’t the smartest thing’ appeared first on Sports Gossip ..read more

DALLAS (AP) — As a basketball fan, Adam Silver would have loved to have seen Caitlin Clark on the U.S. Olympic women’s team for this summer’s Paris Games. As NBA Commissioner, he understands why it didn’t happen. Clark was not selected for the team that was announced by USA Basketball earlier this week, a decision […] The post Silver: ‘Would have been nice’ to see Clark with Team USA at Olympics appeared first on Sports Gossip ..read more

The Chicago Cubs signed right-hander Jorge López to a minor-league deal, according to the team’s transaction page. López was released by the New York Mets on June 5 after controversially throwing his glove into the stands following a May 29 ejection. Following the ejection, López appeared to call the Mets “the worst team in the whole f—–g […] The post Cubs sign López after Mets release for glove toss appeared first on Sports Gossip ..read more

The highly anticipated welterweight fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler at UFC 303 is “in great limbo,” according to MMA reporter Ariel Helwani. The UFC has reportedly been exploring Plan B options to potentially serve as its new UFC 303 main event. “They are reaching out to people again,” Helwani said on “The MMA […] The post Report: McGregor fight in limbo, UFC exploring options appeared first on Sports Gossip ..read more

As the anticipation for Euro 2024 intensifies, England’s squad is under the microscope, with discussions swirling around the starting XI.  However, the impact of the tournament’s “super-subs” cannot be underestimated. These players, emerging from the bench to turn the tide of a match, hold the potential to be game-changers for Gareth Southgate’s side in the […] The post The players who could make a difference for England off the bench at Euro 2024 appeared first on Sports Gossip ..read more

Quarterback Russell Wilson said he feels revitalized ahead of his 13th NFL season and first year with the Pittsburgh Steelers. “I feel the fountain of youth,” Wilson said Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. “I feel revived in every way: mentally, emotionally, spiritually. I feel confident. I think at some point, you have to know who […] The post Wilson feels ‘revived in every way’ with Steelers appeared first on Sports Gossip ..read more

MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will play doubles together for Spain at the upcoming Paris Olympics, the Spanish tennis federation said Wednesday. The announcement comes three days after the 21-year-old Alcaraz won the French Open for the first time — earning his third Grand Slam trophy. Alcaraz is widely seen as the […] The post Nadal, Alcaraz to play doubles at Olympics appeared first on Sports Gossip ..read more

Dan Hurley will remain UConn’s head coach after rejecting an offer for the same role with the Los Angeles Lakers. “I am humbled by this entire experience,” Hurley said in a statement. “At the end of the day, I am extremely proud of the championship culture we have built at Connecticut. We met as a team before […] The post UConn’s Hurley staying despite Lakers’ reported $70M offer appeared first on Sports Gossip ..read more