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Kopech stays on road to rotation with latest spot start originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Michael Kopech‘s journey to the starting rotation took another step forward Friday. We’ll see how many steps it will take him to finally get there. The White Sox slow-playing of Kopech makes all the sense in the world after the fireballer missed the last two seasons. His use this year as a multi-inning bullpen weapon/spot starter has been a revelation, and it’s hard to imagine things working out… Source link

It will be incredibly emotional when Kobe Bryant is inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday. Not just for Bryant’s family, who will be celebrating without him, but for Michael Jordan.  Bryant’s widow Vanessa chose Jordan to present Kobe at the ceremony, which will undoubtedly bring up memories of Jordan’s tearful speech at Bryant’s memorial service. Jordan told ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan in a recent interview that he still gets emotional with it comes to Kobe,… Source link

Kevin Durant has never been known for being a peaceful presence on social media, but a contentious exchange with Michael Rapaport this week broke new ground for the Brooklyn Nets star. Durant, who has been out since mid-February with a hamstring injury, apologized while speaking with reporters Thursday for the language in his Instagram direct messages. “I’m sorry that people seen that language I used,” Durant said. “That’s not really what I want people to see and hear from me, but hopefully I… Source link

‘Throw hard and be jacked’: Kopech, Crochet set for Sox ‘pen originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Garrett Crochet was inspired by Michael Kopech before he even met him. “Michael is a guy I knew about in college,” Crochet said Saturday. “I saw a young guy throwing hard, and he was jacked. “I wanted to go to college, throw hard and be jacked.” RELATED: Kopech’s role for Sox could change over course of 2021 Both pitchers are throwing hard now, a pair of fireballers the White Sox envision as… Source link

Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Michael Brockers feels confident the team doesn’t need new Arizona Cardinals pass rusher J.J. Watt.  Brockers fired a good-natured shot at Watt on Saturday, telling TMZ “We all know who the real 9-9 is.” That would be Rams lineman Aaron Donald, who wears the same number as Watt. While Brockers didn’t need to throw shade at Watt, Brockers isn’t wrong. Over his career, Donald has averaged 12.2 sacks per season. He’s been selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his… Source link

In this article, we examined Big Short’s Michael Burry bets on 11 stocks amid his warning over the stock market collapse ahead. Click to skip ahead and see Michael Burry’s Top 5 Stock Picks. Scion Asset Management chief Michael Burry, who is famous for his billion-dollar bet on the US housing crash in 2008, warned investors of the potential stock market crash ahead. The Big Short claims that the speculative market environment and trader’s strategy of using borrowed money for betting on stocks… Source link

The Guardian Belichick’s exit plan and a JJ Watt trade: NFL subplots to watch in 2021 Will Aaron Rodgers depart Green Bay after an MVP-caliber season? Will Bill Belichick leave New England before it turns ugly? There’s no shortage of meaty NFL plotlines in 2021The NFL’s general attitude towards 2020 can be summed up succinctly: What pandemic?Whereas other leagues ground to a halt, considered voiding their seasons, entered into complex bubbles or faced existential crises, the NFL thundered… Source link

The Conversation What is heaven? When a family member or a friend passes away, we often find ourselves reflecting on the question “where are they now?” As mortal beings, it is a question of ultimate significance to each of us. Different cultural groups, and different individuals within them, respond with numerous, often conflicting, answers to questions about life after death. For many, these questions are rooted in the idea of reward for the good (a heaven) and punishment for the wicked… Source link

MMA Weekly UFC Vegas 17 Bonuses: Stephen Thompson earns an extra $50,000 for main event win Four fighters who competed on Saturday’s UFC Vegas 17 fight card earned Performance of the Night bonuses worth an extra $50,0000. Stephen Thompson, Rob Font, Marcin Tybura, and Jimmy Flick were awarded the incentives announced the fight promotion following the event. For Thompson, it was the seventh time in his UFC tenure that he’s taken home a bonus. “Wonderboy” faced No. 11 ranked welterweight… Source link

Drew Brees returns in Week 15, but Michael Thomas is done for the month. (Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports) The NFL has done all it can in recent years to limit quarterback injuries, but there’s been plenty of QB attrition in 2020. The first few teams on our Week 15 status report all have news tied to their quarterbacks. Let’s take a good look around. • Drew Brees (ribs) returns to action for the Saints, just in time for the critical home game against Kansas City. The game is far more… Source link