Tag Archives: fans

Evan Fournier: NBA player and vicious prankster. Fournier, who was reportedly traded from the Magic to the Celtics on Thursday, had a . . . curious way of introducing himself to Boston fans. The veteran shooting guard tweeted a seemingly innocuous message, telling Celtics supporters to Google his last name. MORE: Tracking NBA trade deadline rumors, news, updates Hi @celtics fans,If you’re not familiar with me, please Google my last name.You’re welcome.? — Evan Fournier… Source link

You could make a movie about Joel Ward’s hockey career. It’s a journey that took him through the OHL, WCHL, U Sports and AHL before he finally arrived at the NHL, where he became a cult hero in multiple markets and one of the most recognized Black faces in the game.  In April 2020, the pride of Scarborough, Ont., and veteran of over 700 NHL games announced his retirement as a player, but he didn’t step away from the game for long.  Just seven months later, Ward received a call from the… Source link

Giannis Antetokounmpo had another monster night for the Milwaukee Bucks in a 109-105 overtime win against the Philadelphia 76ers on the road Wednesday. The reigning two-time NBA MVP celebrated in pure Philly fashion. He made sure he got a cheesesteak along with some ordering assistance in the postgame interview. It may not have perked up 76ers faithful after his celebration elicited a rain of boos on the court. Giannis has fun with OT celebration The Bucks erased a 19-point deficit to come back… Source link

Kim Clijsters in action against Ekaterina Alexandrova at the 2020 US Open. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Tennis fans have been left gutted after Kim Clijsters suffered a major setback in her return to professional tennis. The former World No.1, who was due to return to competition in 10 days in Miami, announced she’d pulled out of the tournament on Sunday. BABY BOMBSHELL: Zverev’s ex gives birth amid custody battle TOUGH: Roger Federer’s sad announcement after loss in comeback The… Source link

Even though the Tampa Bay Lightning already played 10 home games this season they had not yet raised their 2019-20 Stanley Cup banner to the rafters. They made the choice to not do so until at least some fans were allowed to attend games. They had the opportunity on Saturday night against the Nashville Predators. Before puck drop the Lightning officially raised their second Stanley Cup banner (joining the 2004 championship) to officially complete the celebration of their 2020 championship. You… Source link

The remaining Spurs schedule will likely keep fans busy — and stressed. Yahoo Sports is calling the Spurs march to play 40 games in 68 days the “hardest” schedule, alongside that of the Memphis Grizzlies. The plan to complete pandemic-stricken season was released Wednesday. In it, the Spurs will play 11 back-to-backs with no more than a day of rest between matchups. RELATED: Spurs legend Tim Duncan announces extension of Black Restaurant Week San Antonio … Source link

Shares in video game retailer GameStop (GME) are on a wild rollercoaster ride, fueled by retail trader geeks on Reddit—and newly minted New York Mets owner Steven A. Cohen is obscurely involved. GameStop shares rose more than 50% last Friday after users on the Reddit forum WallStreetBets (WSB) ganged up to buy the stock in response to a number of short calls, most notably from Andrew Left of Citron Research, who predicted that the stock would drop to $20. (GameStop isn’t the only one: AMC… Source link

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving isn’t concerned about the team’s two-game losing streak. Irving attempted to calm down panicked Nets fans Saturday morning, letting them know the team “will be on that stage” at the end of the season. Irving posted a note on Instagram reassuring fans that the season is not lost after just two games. Irving’s full comment read: “We will be on that stage. The stage where the “best of the best” meet … you know, the main stage. Where those who can… Source link

The Los Angeles Lakers handed out their NBA championship rings ahead of their season opener on Tuesday night, but the iconic title banner unveiling will have to wait. Instead of the classic reveal on Tuesday — the Lakers kicked off the shortened 2020-21 season against the Clippers at the Staples Center — the Lakers are planning to wait to do so until fans are allowed back into the arena. Instead, a black cloak will be hanging over the banner at the Staples Center with the words, “Stay… Source link

ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports John Harbaugh: There wasn’t an issue with Mike Vrabel Ravens head coach John Harbaugh appeared to wave off Mike Vrabel when the Titans head coach approached him to shake hands after the game. Harbaugh said that wasn’t the case. “After the game, there wasn’t an issue,” Harbaugh said, via Jamison Hensley of ESPN. “Coach Vrabel, was down there celebrating in the end zone, and [more] Source link