
Magic Johnson’s longtime opponent is departing the NBA as he rejoins the league as president of the Lakers. Larry Bird, who joined the Indiana Pacers as their president in 2003, is leaving the role. Although Bird, 60, took a year off in 2012 due to health issues, it appears that he is no longer in his executive position. He’ll carry on as a consultant. Although Bird is a previous NBA executive of the year and has assembled some strong teams in Indiana, the Pacers could need to undergo some changes. Additionally, Johnson supposedly has a thing for Southern Californian Paul George. But as he goes after George, Magic will not be bargaining with Larry Legend.
This weekend at Fenway Park, the Cubs and Red Sox will play in a commemoration of baseball’s miracle team. The 2004 World Series win won by Boston and the 2016 championship won by Chicago were both driven by Theo Epstein. Fans will get the chance to get their pictures taken with the 2004 and 2016 World Series trophies during a joint photo session hosted by the once-cursed teams on Sunday night. Before the 8:05 game, the trophies will be on show in the Game K/B concourse when Fenway opens at 6:35 p.m. It is suggested that you donate $20, with the money going to the Cubs Charities and the Red Sox Foundation.
According to ESPN, the Cleveland Browns made a second offer for Jimmy Garoppolo on Thursday night, but the Patriots rejected it. The Patriots may be able to get a high price for Tom Brady’s backup quarterback if the Bears, Chiefs, and Texans trade up to choose quarterbacks in the first round. Naturally, Brady turns 40 on August 3rd, so New England may find themselves in need of a solid backup plan. Indeed, in 2000, Brady was selected in the sixth round of the draft. He became a Hall of Famer after being selected 199th overall in the draft. Thus, he is providing some motivation to the collegiate athletes who are standing by the phone. Thursday evening.
Naturally, Brady turns 40 on August 3rd, so New England may find themselves in need of a solid backup plan. Indeed, in 2000, Brady was selected in the sixth round of the draft. He became a Hall of Famer after being selected 199th overall in the draft. Thus, he is providing some motivation to the collegiate athletes who are standing by the phone on Thursday evening. Brady posted a photo from his time at Michigan to Instagram with the caption, “Remember: they can’t measure heart.” Every day, YOU get to choose what comes next, regardless of whether you’re chosen first, last, or not at all. Wishing you luck!
Yale guard Makai Mason is scheduled to make his comeback to the starting lineup as a junior in 2017–18 after missing the full season due to a foot injury. He’ll be back leading the team, too. Mason was chosen by his teammates to be one of the captains, along with Eric Anderson, Landon Russell, and Noah Yates, it was revealed on Wednesday night at Yale’s postseason banquet. Mason scored 31 points in Yale’s 2016 NCAA Tournament victory over Baylor, averaging 16 points per game as a sophomore. During a preseason scrimmage against Boston University, he suffered a foot injury.