Kyrie Irving, D’Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, Cam Reddish

Kyrie Irving, D’Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, Cam Reddish

Greg Fiume – Getty Images Following the Lakers’ acquisition of Rui Hachimurarival leaders were immediately weighing what the move meant in the run-up to the trade deadline and free agency. After giving up three second-round picks, the Lakers should keep Rui Hachimura — who is eligible for a $7.7 million qualifying offer and restricted free … Read more

4 storylines to watch: NPR

4 storylines to watch: NPR

San Francisco’s Nick Bosa (left to right), Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow and Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes will play big roles in this weekend’s NFL Championship games. Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images; Scottish Tucker/AP; Jason Hanna/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images; Scottish Tucker/AP; Jason Hanna/Getty Images San Francisco’s Nick Bosa (left to right), Cincinnati’s … Read more

Inside the first QB duel between Jalen Hurts and Brock Purdy

Inside the first QB duel between Jalen Hurts and Brock Purdy

PHILADELPHIA — Different teams. Different level. Different issues. But Sunday’s NFC Championship Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers (3 p.m. ET, Fox) includes a college rematch between quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Brock Purdy. Hurts’ Oklahoma Sooners and Purdy’s Iowa State Cyclones faced off in the spotlight in November 2019 in Norman, Oklahoma. … Read more

Aryna Sabalenka defeats Elena Rybakina to win thrilling Australian Open women’s final

Aryna Sabalenka defeats Elena Rybakina to win thrilling Australian Open women’s final

CNN — Belarus-born Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina in straight sets to win a thrilling Australian Open women’s final on Saturday, becoming the first player to compete under a neutral flag to win a grand slam. Amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, tournament organizer Tennis Australia has asked Russian and Belarus players to compete as … Read more