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Cleveland, OH - Cavs point guard Ricky Rubio has spoken out against his former coach Tom Thibodeau, who is now the head coach of the New York Knicks. Rubio expressed his disappointment in Thibodeau for not supporting him during his stint with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rubio's statement on Thibodeau Rubio commented in a recent interview, “Thibodeau didn’t have my back. He only cared about winning games, and didn’t take into account the well-being of his players." He further added, “I was really struggling with the way he was using me at the end of my tenure in Minnesota. I was…

Tyler O’Neill was a one-time Mariners prospect who was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals back in 2020. The trade, which involved Marco Gonzales, was a rare one-for-one deal that helped the Cardinals add power potential to their upper levels. Since the trade, O’Neill has had an up and down career, but he recently revealed that the trade was a 'wakeup call' for him. The Trade In July of 2020, the Mariners traded Tyler O’Neill to the Cardinals for left-handed starting pitcher Marco Gonzales. The trade was a win-win for both teams as the Mariners were in need of starting…

The Tijuana Xolos are gearing up to face Leon at the Estadio Caliente for their final home game of the 2023 Liga MX Clausura regular season this Friday. It promises to be a match full of surprises, and the Xolos are keen to end the season with a win and send their fans home happy. Previous Encounters The Xolos faced a tough outing against Leon earlier in the season at Estadio Nou Camp in which they were held to a 2-2 draw. However, the club has been in fine form, winning their last five games, and they will be looking…

Andrew Benintendi, the newly acquired outfielder for the Chicago White Sox, is set to make his second appearance with the team in the second game of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins. After signing a five-year, $75 million deal with the White Sox this week, Benintendi is looking forward to making an impact on his new team. Benintendi's Career So Far Benintendi was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2015 and made his major league debut in 2016. During his time with Boston, he earned two All-Star selections and won a World Series title in 2018. In 2020, he…

During the second period of the high-stakes matchup between the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild, chaos ensued after a hard hit by Wild defenseman Matt Dumba on Stars center Joe Pavelski. The hit left Pavelski's head knocking hard on the ice, leading to a two-minute minor penalty for Dumba. This caused Pavelski's teammate, Max Domi, to go after Dumba, resulting in a chaotic situation on the ice. Dumba, known for his aggressive style of play and risk-taking, has been a pillar of the Wild's blue line and has had a successful career in the NHL. The 28-year-old defenseman has won…

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a move to shore up their roster, signing Austin Wynns to replace Will Smith, who was placed on the concussion IL. In order to make room for Wynns on the roster, the Dodgers transferred Alex Reyes to the 60-day IL. Reyes is recovering from right shoulder surgery and was already expected to miss a significant amount of the season. Despite his injury history, the Dodgers see potential in Reyes and hope he can make a positive contribution to the team when he is fully healthy. Dodgers Add Depth to Roster with Signing of Austin…

The Sacramento Kings have had their share of struggles in recent years, but the team's "all-in" mentality has paid off in a big way this season. With a 48-34 record, the Kings finished third in the Western Conference and clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2006. This article will explore how the Kings' commitment to their "all-in" contract led to their success and what to expect in the upcoming playoffs. The "All-In" Contract and Sacramento Kings' Commitment At the beginning of the 2022-23 season, the Sacramento Kings signed an "all-in" contract, committing themselves to the team and…

The Golden State Warriors are looking to bounce back after their Game 1 loss to the Sacramento Kings. With a history of successful Game 2s, the Warriors are relying on their experience and coaching staff to make the necessary adjustments to come out on top. A History of Success in Game 2s Under head coach Steve Kerr, the Warriors are 5-1 in first-round Game 2s and 19-5 overall in Game 2s. They have a long history of coming back with a vengeance after a playoff loss and leaving the building with a win. The Warriors have the most wins in…

Former Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith recounted his teammate Matthew Dellavedova's "near-death" experience while guarding Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry during the 2015 NBA Finals. Despite the efforts of Dellavedova, Curry averaged 26 points, 6.3 assists, and 5.2 rebounds per game during that series, which the Warriors won in six games. Smith credits Dellavedova's grit and determination during that Finals, where he gave it his all despite struggling to keep up with Curry. Although Dellavedova is out indefinitely due to finger surgery, he will share his experience in guarding the NBA superstar with his Kings teammates. Dellavedova's "near-death" experience guarding Curry…