[ad_1] Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford praised rookie Nick Smith Jr.’s confidence/work ethic following Saturday’s 102-95 home loss vs. the Denver Nuggets (career-high 19 points, 3 rebounds, six made field goals, five made threes, and two made free throws). (via Charlotte Hornets): Reporter: “Nick [Smith Jr.] and his efficient night, how much of a…
[ad_1] Here is everything you need to know about the single hardest puncher in boxing and the former world heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder. This includes his net worth, career earnings and endorsement deals. Deontay Wilder Net Worth Deontay Wilder has been a professional boxer since his debut back in November 2008. He has been boxing…
[ad_1] Nets forward Ben Simmons says the lower back nerve impingement that has benched him for almost two months has him at the most frustrating point in his career. “It’s probably one of the most frustrating points in my career just because I wanna be out there to help my team win and compete,” he…
[ad_1] Gael Monfils has dealt with many injuries in the past year, but he’s keen on keeping his career alive despite the struggles. Monfils, like many others, is pretty aware that his best days are long gone. He’s got more to give to tennis but it’s becoming tougher with every day because the sport becomes…
[ad_1] Scottie Scheffler is set to end 2023 on top of the Official World Golf Rankings, even if the recent defections cast the entire system into doubt. What isn’t in doubt is the bankability of Scheffler as a golf brand unto himself. He doesn’t have a flashy reputation, but big brands have a lot of…
[ad_1] NEW YORK — More than 13 years ago, Baylor and Duke squared off in a massive game in this building, Madison Square Garden. Jon Scheyer was a player then, a senior point guard for the Blue Devils. The scene: the 2010 Elite Eight. Scheyer scored 20 points, played all 40 minutes and the top-seeded…
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Nothing has come easily in Xavier Parent’s career. The Utica Comets forward is 5-foot-8, 170 pounds. Undrafted. Never garnered much attention from the draft experts. Never part of the spotlight that the IIHF World Junior Championship draws. Still unsigned after four junior seasons. But slowly and quietly, Parent continues…
[ad_1] Simona Halep is fighting to prove her innocence after getting a four-year ban; however, if she fails in that regard, she’ll end her career. Halep is currently away from the tennis courts because of a 4-year ban that was handed to her earlier this year. The Romanian was found guilty of breaching two separate…
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka is coming back to tennis in 2024, and it’s quite obvious that it’s going to be an emotional comeback for her. The four-time Grand Slam champion didn’t enjoy the best period of her career before announcing pregnancy early in 2023. However, that part of her career seems to be behind her, and…
[ad_1] Gael Monfils enjoyed a fairly successful tennis career, which is slowly but surely coming to an end, yet he doesn’t have many regrets. The 37-year-old is still competing on the ATP Tour, and it’s easy to say that he’s still worthy of a spot among the best. Just recently, Monfils won the Stockholm Open,…
