Matt Barnes reveals he gave up the chance to win two rings in Miami with LeBron James and Dwayne Wade to play with Kobe Bryant in LA… as he admits he ‘wouldn’t change it for money or championships’  Matt Barnes told Shannon Sharpe the story of how he ended up with the Lakers   Kobe Bryant called Barnes telling him to […]

Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson is quids in after being confirmed as the winner of the inaugural LIV Golf Championship following the latest rebel event. 'DJ', one of the first high profile defectors from the PGA Tour, finished 16th in the latest Saudi-backed tournament in Bangkok, which was […]

A top bare knuckle fighter has opened up on his motivation for scrapping and addressed his unconventional tactics after appearing to gouge an opponent’s eyes during a bout. Eric ‘Blood Axe’ Olsen cemented his status as one of bare knuckle’s most brutal fighters when he recently left an opponent screaming after violently poking him in the eyes. The US-born fighter […]

UVALDE, Texas — The smallest gesture can have a huge impact. That was reaffirmed to the San Antonio Spurs when the team held an open practice and community fair in Uvalde, Texas. It was 137 days ago that the small town, 88 miles southwest of downtown San Antonio, was the sight of an elementary school shooting. On May 24, 19 […]

CHICAGO – Aaron Gordon pulled up near the elbow and buried the mid-range look. It was the type of play that should’ve forced the Bulls to take the ball out of the basket, work the ball up the court and face a set defense — the kind that could potentially impede an opponent. But with 3:42 left in the first […]

Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has sustained a left knee capsule sprain and bone bruise, but there’s relief he avoided a more serious injury, sources told ESPN on Saturday. Suggs’ timeline on a return will depend on response to treatment, sources said. Suggs was helped off the court and into the […]

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Spanish cyclist Mikel Nieve was involved a horrendous crash to bring the curtain down on his career after coming off […]

CHICAGO – Jamal Murray’s face winced as he trudged toward the tunnel at the United Center. His return from left ACL surgery, in just his second game back, was cut prematurely short. But before he exited the arena on Friday night, he spoke with The Denver Post and assured he was fine. “It was frustrating, but it’s OK,” Murray said. […]

Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato HENDERSON, Nev. — On Thursday, Victor Wembanyama’s teammates pulled him aside and showed him a video of LeBron James calling the projected No. 1 pick in next summer’s NBA draft “a generational talent” and “an alien.” Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 talent from France who has wowed spectators and […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green apologized to the team a day after fighting with teammate Jordan Poole during practice, general manager Bob Myers said. Poole practiced Thursday and Green did not, and Myers said any potential discipline would be handled internally. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said that Green will be away from the team again Friday […]