Category Archives: (Midwest Communications, Inc. Syndication Interface) Sports News (Master Feed)
Ravens favored to claim final AFC spot ahead of Dolphins
When Justin Herbert nosed the edge of the football across the goal line to secure the Los Angeles Chargers' overtime victory on Thursday night, he also put a dagger in the Las Vegas Raiders' playoff h...
Dec 18, 2020
Atlanta name Argentine Heinze as head coach
(Reuters) - Atlanta United have appointed former Argentina defender Gabriel Heinze as head coach on a two-year deal, the Major League Soccer (MLS) club announced on Friday. Heinze, who played for Pari...
Dec 18, 2020
Factbox: List of past NBA champions
(Reuters) - List of past NBA champions (all Finals were played in a best-of-seven series): 2020 - Los Angeles Lakers def. Miami Heat 4-2 2019 - Toronto Raptors def. Golden State Warriors 4-2 2018 - Go...
Dec 18, 2020
Factbox: Key dates, facts and matchups of the 2020-21 season
(Reuters) - Following is the list of key dates, facts and match-ups of the 2020-21 NBA season which begins on Dec. 22: KEY DATES * Pre-season: Dec. 11-19 * Regular season: Dec. 22 to May 16 * All-Star...
Dec 18, 2020
NBA navigates path forward with most fans – and their money – stuck at home
By Amy Tennery (Reuters) - Lucrative TV deals and overwhelming popularity will be critical to the National Basketball Association (NBA) as it navigates a new season with few fans able to attend games ...
Dec 18, 2020
LeBron’s Lakers favored to repeat, Durant set for Nets debut
By Frank Pingue (Reuters) - The NBA will take another step toward normalcy with the launch of its 2020-21 campaign with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, bolstered by a flurry of offseason move...
Dec 18, 2020
Global talent set to shine in new season
(Reuters) - More than a dozen international players picked up in the National Basketball Association's (NBA) draft this year will be eager to make an instant impact as they join an existing cast of fo...
Dec 18, 2020
Five storylines for the 2020-2021 NBA season
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Five storylines to track during the 2020-2021 National Basketball Association (NBA) season, which kicks off on Dec. 22. COVID-19 IMPACT After successfully completing last seaso...
Dec 18, 2020
LeBron looks to lead Lakers to another title, strengthen GOAT case
By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - LeBron James can strengthen his case to be called basketball's greatest player of all time as he looks to win back-to-back championships with the Los Angeles La...
Dec 18, 2020
NBA-Utah Jazz sold to group led by Qualtrics founder Ryan Smith
(Reuters) - The sale of the Utah Jazz to an ownership group led by Qualtrics founder and executive chairman Ryan Smith was unanimously approved by the NBA Board of Governors on Friday. "Ryan Smith is ...
Dec 18, 2020
