New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said he's confident criminal cases against receiver Stefon Diggs and defensive lineman Christian Barmore won't be a distraction for his team this week as it chases the AFC's top seed in the playoffs. … [Read more...] about Patriots say Diggs, Barmore criminal cases won’t distract Patriots
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Houston’s Sampson weighs in on Baylor’s controversial mid-season addition: ‘I didn’t know about the rule’
By ADAM ZAGORIA Houston coach Kelvin Sampson weighed in on Baylor’s mid-season addition of former NBA Draft pick James Nnaji, giving props to Baylor coach Scott Drew and saying he was unaware of the rule himself. The 7-foot Nnaji, a former NBA Draft pick who spent several years in the EuroLeague and played five games this summer with the Knicks in Summer League, will … [Read more...] about Houston’s Sampson weighs in on Baylor’s controversial mid-season addition: ‘I didn’t know about the rule’
Ex-Maryland star, Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charges, denies allegations
New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with an incident that happened earlier this month, police said. … [Read more...] about Ex-Maryland star, Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charges, denies allegations
Ole Miss commit Jaron Saulsberry talks future, role
BY ZACH SMART As an oft cutting and athletic 6-foot-7, 195-pound wing, Jaron Saulsberry possesses a game predicated on uniqueness on both ends of the floor as a big guard/wing. The Ole Miss signee, on a Wheeler (GA) HS team teeming with Division-I bound talent, is able to sit down on guards and also apply a physical brand of one on one defense. He is known for his … [Read more...] about Ole Miss commit Jaron Saulsberry talks future, role
Five-star Blair Academy guard Deron Rippey Jr. commits to Duke
By ADAM ZAGORIA Five-star Blair Academy guard Deron Rippey Jr. has made his college announcement. The 6-foot-2 Rippey Jr., the No. 2 point guard in the Class of 2026 per 247Sports.com, announced for Duke on Tuesday over N.C. State, Miami, Tennessee and Texas. “The Brotherhood was the spot for me because I want to play at the highest levels,” he said on the CBS Sports … [Read more...] about Five-star Blair Academy guard Deron Rippey Jr. commits to Duke