Saturday, December 30, 2023

Happy birthday, LeBron! You continue to beat back Father Time

I won't call you old, LeBron, but you're no longer young. You're still producing at an all-NBA level with the Lakers, averaging 25.1 points per game.

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Sat Dec 30 2023

 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James turns 39 on Dec. 30. He hasn't committed to playing beyond this season other than to say,

I won't call you old, LeBron, but you're no longer young. You're still producing at an all-NBA level with the Lakers, averaging 25.1 points per game.

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Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs and coach Nick Saban grasp hands as they walk off the field after beating Auburn in November.
 

Nick Saban knew what players needed most this year: His faith in them

After hearing from fans, ex-players and pundits that this Alabama team wasn't good enough to win a title, Nick Saban assured players: Yes, you are.

The Michigan Wolverines celebrate the program's 1,000th win, which came against the Maryland Terrapins in November.
 

Michigan giving 'big middle finger' to critics with playoff run

Michigan players heard the critics, but they kept winning. "It's kind of like a big middle finger to everyone, honestly," Drake Nugent says.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks during a news conference, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. DeWine vetoed a measure Friday that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors and transgender athletes' participation in girls and women's sports, in a break from members of his party who championed the legislation.
 

Science won. Hope won. Love won. With defeat of Ohio anti-trans bill.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday struck down legislation that would have banned trans girls from female sports. For once, hope won.

Florida State takes on Georgia in the Orange Bowl on Saturday.
 

What is bowl schedule for today? Breaking down the four games on tap

If you want a compelling argument in support of playoff expansion, look no further than the Orange Bowl, with No. 3 Florida State vs. No. 6 Georgia.

Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Trezmen Marshall (17) celebrates after recovering a Georgia fumble at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Alabama defeated Georgia 27-24 to claim the SEC Championship. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
 

Was there security breach in college football videos? What we know.

After Alabama football players discussed video security concerns, tech company Catapult said the NCAA is looking into claims of breach.

Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic and guard Cade Cunningham are amid a 28-game losing streak.
 

Why are the Detroit Pistons so bad?

The Detroit Pistons have lost 28 consecutive games, matching the longest losing streak in NBA history. A look at their losing streak.

A view of the pre game ceremony at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.
 

Sportscaster takes on New Year's broadcasting twin bill in different sports

Kenny Albert will stay busy to close out 2023 and ring in the new year, announcing an NFL game on Sunday before taking on an NHL game on Monday.

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson has been benched.
 

QB says Broncos threatened benching if he didn't redo his contract

Russell Wilson said the Denver Broncos warned him he would be benched for the rest of the year if he didn't adjust his contract.

New York Jets head coach Robert Shaleh reacts on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec 17, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
 

Our worst NFL predictions from 2023, explained: What did we get wrong?

The Jets as a postseason threat? The Chargers pushing for the AFC West crown? After revisiting our NFL preseason predictions, we have some regrets.

 

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