Sasaki met with 'set few' of 20 interested teams

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Boston Celtics 118-112, with Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, improving their record against Eastern Conference teams to 22-1. NBA insiders believe the Thunder pose a significant threat to the Celtics and could be contenders for the NBA championship, showcasing their depth, versatility, and ability to win in various ways. Despite Boston's strong 3-point shooting, the Thunder's strong defense and strategic play led to their victory and...

Fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don highlights top pitching sleepers for the 2025 season, including A.J. Puk of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Grant Holmes of the Atlanta Braves, Nick Lodolo of the Cincinnati Reds, Spencer Arrighetti of the Houston Astros, Jesús Tinoco of the Miami Marlins, Clay Holmes of the New York Mets, Clarke Schmidt of the New York Yankees, and Orion Kerkering of the Philadelphia Phillies. These players offer high upside potential and are going undrafted...

Arsenal are targeting Newcastle's Alexander Isak for a summer transfer, while Virgil van Dijk is considering a lucrative offer from Saudi club Al Hilal. Isak, with 19 goals in 25 Premier League games, is a top priority for Arsenal, but Liverpool could also be interested. Meanwhile, Juventus are eyeing Atalanta's Ademola Lookman, Everton plan to extend Jarrad Branthwaite's contract amidst Real Madrid interest, and Chelsea are considering Real Betis winger Jesús Rodriguez to strengthen their...

Steven Adams and Mason Plumlee were both ejected from their game after a fight broke out in the first half of their matchup in Houston. The two centers got tangled up while fighting for rebounding position, resulting in a physical altercation that led to their ejections. Plumlee had four points and six rebounds, while Adams had one point and four rebounds before being tossed from the game, with the Rockets leading 57-52 at halftime. Full...

Rico Dowdle has signed a one-year deal with the Panthers, adding depth to their strong running game led by Chuba Hubbard. Dowdle's versatility as a rusher and success in zone and gap runs make him a valuable addition to the team after Jonathon Brooks' season-ending injury. Despite Dowdle potentially taking 30 to 35% of the workload, Hubbard remains the RB1 in Carolina and a top fantasy pick, while Dowdle offers solid backup insurance in the...

DeMarcus Lawrence, a four-time Pro Bowl defensive end, has signed a three-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks worth up to $42 million, with $18 million guaranteed. Lawrence reunites with former Cowboys coach Aden Durde in Seattle after playing just four games in 2024 due to injury. Known for his ability to affect the quarterback and play the run, Lawrence has 61.5 sacks in 11 NFL seasons and hopes to make an impact with the Seahawks....