Sources: Gobert cleared after 5-game absence
Utah’s Rudy Gobert, who tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed in protocols on Jan. 6, has been cleared to return, sources told ESPN. The Jazz went 1-4 in his absence.
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Djokovic faces deportation as visa revoked again
The Australian government said it was “in the public interest” to cancel Novak Djokovic’s visa a second time, just days before the Australian Open is to begin.
Inside the NBA’s new wave of trash talk: ‘It’s not really a verbal assault like it used to be’
Modern NBA trash talk has become more subtle, more sporadic and sometimes won’t include the “talk” at all. The best still find ways to gain an edge.
Colts GM won’t fully commit to Wentz for 2022
Days after the Colts’ season came to a crashing halt, GM Chris Ballard was not ready to fully commit to Carson Wentz as the starting quarterback for next season.
Brady on Foles SB snub: ‘I try to be a good sport’
As he prepares for a postseason rematch against the Eagles, Tom Brady discussed his postgame handshake snub of Nick Foles after Super Bowl LII, saying: “I try to be a good sport as best as I can.”going to
Source: Texans fire Culley after just one season
The Texans have fired coach David Culley after just one season in which Houston went 4-13.
Sources: Hawks trade Reddish to Knicks for Knox
The Hawks are trading Cam Reddish to the Knicks for Kevin Knox in a swap of former first-round draft selections, sources tell ESPN.
Harden on blowout of Bulls: ‘We’re that good’
The Nets had no doubts about just how good they can be when Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden are playing together after Wednesday night’s 138-112 demolition of the East-leading Bulls.
Aussie draw delayed; Novak to face fellow Serb
The Australian Open draw was briefly delayed Thursday amid uncertainty over Novak Djokovic’s visa status, with Djokovic, the top seed, later slated to face Miomir Kecmanovic.