A’ja Wilson had 24 points and 11 rebounds as the Las Vegas Aces beat the Connecticut Sun 67-64 on Sunday in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. The Aces staved off a late run by the Sun, who nearly erased a seven-point deficit with 1:24 left when Alyssa Thomas hit back-to-back shots to pull Connecticut within three. But DeWanna Bonner’s desperation 3-point attempt to tie the game … [Read more...] about WNBA Finals: Aja Wilson’s double-double leads Aces to 67-64 win over the Sun
Kevin Durant no longer seeking trade from Brooklyn Nets
Durant, after requesting a trade out of the organization in late June, is moving forward with Brooklyn. The star forward has rescinded his demand to be traded by the Brooklyn Nets, the team announced on Tuesday. "Steve Nash and I, together with Joe Tsai and Clare Wu Tsai, met with Kevin Durant and Rich Kleinman in Los Angeles yesterday," Nets general manager Sean … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant no longer seeking trade from Brooklyn Nets
Mets promote Nick Plummer to main roster
In order to call up Plummer, the Mets optioned pitcher Yoan Lopez. Plummer brings outfield depth in the wake of losing Travis Jankowski to injury. He has slashed .250/.313/.511 across 99 plate appearances in Triple-A so far this season, his first year with the Mets organization after spending the rest of his career as a Cardinals’ farmhand. Plummer brings a … [Read more...] about Mets promote Nick Plummer to main roster
Yankees move Josh Donaldson to the 10-Day IL with Shoulder Inflammation.
On Friday, the team moved Donaldson from the COVID-IL to the 10-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation. The veteran third baseman is slashing .238/.349/.415 with five homers for the Yankees, who hold a 5 1/2 game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East. In a corresponding move, the team announced Chad Green is being transferred to the … [Read more...] about Yankees move Josh Donaldson to the 10-Day IL with Shoulder Inflammation.
Nets’ Ben Simmons to undergo back surgery on herniated disk
The No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft sat out the entire 2021-22 season. NEW YORK - Ben Simmons will have surgery to alleviate pain in his back caused by a herniated disk, the Brooklyn Nets said Wednesday. The procedure will be done Thursday. The Nets said it was decided upon after consultation with multiple back specialists. Simmons sat out the entire season. The No. 1 … [Read more...] about Nets’ Ben Simmons to undergo back surgery on herniated disk
