Per NBA rules in the voting process for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, one tweet, retweet or reply with an NBA player’s correctly spelled first and last name or Twitter handle, along with the hashtag #NBAVOTE, will count as a vote. MORE: NBA All-Star voting structure shouldn’t take power from fans So what did the Kings do? They misspelled the likely Western Conference starters’ names but spelled Cousins’ name correctly so that each retweet counted as an All-Star vote only for the Kings center....

Herbstreit’s solution — which he now endorses heading into the 2018 college football season — is to split the difference. “Since we’ve got into this Playoff, people would ask me, ‘When are we going to eight? I would say, ‘Four is perfect. I love it,’” Herbstreit told Sporting News. “Now, after living through it for a few years, I would have no problem if this thing went to six.”...

Mauricio Pochettino’s side scored twice in quick succession in the first half through Son and Vincent Janssen, before late strikes from Kane and youngster Kazaiah Sterling sealed the victory. The performance and result capped what has been a fine campaign for Spurs, who finished second in the Premier League with a club-record points total of 86. Son capitalised on a defensive error to fire his side ahead and Janssen made it 2-0 four minutes later, steering in Ben Davies’ cross after some good work from Georges-Kevin N’Koudou....

TikTok user nicoles_garbage_goblins first uploaded the viral clip on September 9 last year, and it has since been viewed on an estimated 4.7 million occasions and liked more than one million times. The clip opens with the user walking up to the dumpster to see if there were any raccoons inside. But when she peered into the red dumpster, she was stunned to find a small kitten darting around inside alongside several raccoons....

Thompson was cleared by doctors Tuesday and talked to the media before getting the official word. He said he’s “99.9 percent sure” he’ll be able to play in Thursday’s Game 1. Coach Steve Kerr said Thompson “looked good” in practice, so things are definitely looking good. MORE: Writers recall stories behind Steph Curry stories | Klay & Steph: Splash Brotherly love His Warriors teammates took notice of his recovery as well....

"Absolutely! The door is still open until May. It’s about what happens over the next couple of months," he told US Soccer's official website. "We coaches are going to do our homework as well. We are going to put the puzzle together of hopefully 23 players that are totally committed, that are not only giving everything they have, but that also mix well together. "The tricky part about a World Cup roster is that you want to bring in a group that really is on the same page with one another, that support one another and are willing to take the challenge to another level — maybe two levels — within a short period of time....

The Reds have been sans Philippe Coutinho - one of the Premier League’s standout performers of the season - since he was stretched off in the 2-0 win over Sunderland with ankle ligament damage. Neuer and Ozil scuffle on Twitter The loss of the Brazilian is a sizeable setback on its own, but Klopp has also been unable to field Daniel Sturridge for the past four games as the striker deals with a calf issue....

The ideal midfielder for Liverpool? It would represent a reversal of the situation last summer, in which the World Cup winner was a priority target for the Reds, but opted to return to the Westfalenstadion from Bayern Munich for a smoother transition and Champions League football. The Merseysiders had gone all out in their attempt to land the Germany international, which included a personal pitch from Klopp over a reunion and a sizeable package that would’ve established him among the highest earners at Anfield....

The Reds have seen their wait for top-flight glory stretched to 27 years, with the club’s last crown secured back in 1990. Get Liverpool at 12/1 for the PL title Since they last experienced domestic dominance, they have been passed by arch-rivals Manchester United as English football’s most successful club. There is, however, a belief within the Anfield ranks that a return to the summit can be achieved, with Klopp convinced that he has title-winning quality at his disposal....

Take that in for a second. The reigning American League Cy Young winner, who has near-identical peripheral numbers to his dominant 2014, has been baseball’s worst pitcher. In the eye of a bettor, anyway. MORE FROM SN: NL buyers and sellers | AL buyers and sellers | Are the Cards this good? We decided to look at five of the least profitable pitchers in baseball and whether or not they stand to turn it around — some who have been victims of poor luck and circumstance, others who just aren’t very good....

J.R. Smith's New York Knicks might have suffered a 102-91 loss to the Miami Heat, but he still managed to make history. Because of his reputation as a gunner, this might not come as a surprise but Smith took 22 3-point attempts on Sunday, a single-game NBA record. Smith scored 32 points, shooting 11-of-28 from the field and 10-of-22 on 3-pointers. MORE: Knicks’ playoff chances take hit | Anthony deals with shoulder injury | NBA, NCAA title winners Smith beat out former Portland Trail Blazers guard Damon Stoudemire's 21 attempts from three in a 2005 game and three players who tied at 20 shots, including current Dallas Mavericks guard Vince Carter....

But it turns out those guys could have used Mitchell’s talent much sooner than the start of the 2022-23 NBA season. They needed some help at the Nike Pro City playoffs on Monday night. Brunson, Randle and Toppin received a warm welcome from the New York City crowd before the pro-am league game inside one of Hostos Community College’s athletic facilities, and they provided plenty of highlights. Toppin in particular wowed the fans in attendance with some signature slams, including a between-the-legs dunk on a fast break....

But Hardaway Jr. didn't let the first-quarter play die, as he tossed up a shot from deep to beat the shot clock. What was a broken play turned resulted in an improbable make for Hardaway Jr. Check it out for yourself below. 

Moreno had trouble getting on the field to practice in the offseason following a knee scope. He had returned against the Packers after already missing two games with an elbow injury. MORE: NFL’s 10 worst offseason free agency moves Given the fact the former Denver Broncos’ workhorse signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins as a free agent and turns 28 next year, Moreno is facing an even drier market for his services in 2015....

Logano edged teammate Brad Keselowski for the pole Friday, a week after Keselowski barely beat out Logano for the top spot. The Penske organization now has two poles this year but still seeks its first win heading into Sunday's Kobalt 400. Here’s a look at the lineup for the third race of the Cup season: Joey Logano, Team Penske No. 22 Ford — Apparently wasn’t satisfied with starting second to his teammate last week....

But Sunday, Bryant not only didn’t meet Rondo with the Mavericks in Los Angeles, but also didn’t return his phone calls. MORE: Why Kobe and Rondo teaming up is unlikely | Rondo explains Kobe breakfast “He bailed on me again this time,” Rondo said, via the Los Angeles Times. “I left a couple of voicemails, but he didn’t respond.” Rondo, a free agent at the end of the season, is expected to be one of the Lakers’ top offseason targets....

The 41-year-old and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among the victims when a helicopter they were traveling in crashed in Calabasas, California, northwest of Los Angeles, on January 26. On Tuesday evening, sport collectibles auction house Goldin Auctions revealed the score sheet from one of Bryant’s most memorable performances was going under the hammer. According to Goldin Auctions, the document was only available to players, media reporters, employees and staff that were present at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 22, 2006....

Although your Warriors are shooting for an NBA-record 73rd regular-season win, prices for Kobe Bryant’s final game with the Lakers were more than double those for tickets to watch you and the reigning NBA champions tonight. MORE: Test your Kobe knowledge with this quiz The average price for the Black Mamba’s game against the Jazz at Staples Center in Los Angeles is $1,820, according to Vivid Seats. The so-called “get-in” price for the cheapest tickets are $717....

Ask Bryant about these numbers and he might offer a look of bewilderment. Bryant contends that he has no idea how many points he needs to surpass Jordan in scoring, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. MORE: Kobe, MJ in Top 10 for missed shots | Bryant’s record for missed shots | All-Star uniforms “I don’t even know how many points he has,” Bryant said. “I don’t even care.” Bryant only trails Jordan by 127 points for the time being....