While James was deciding his next destination, Edgecombe said he regularly called Maxey to ask whether the superstar was coming to Philadelphia. "I kept calling Tyrese, and I was like, 'Are we getting Bron? Are we getting Bron?'" Edgecombe recalled. According to Edgecombe, Maxey repeatedly denied knowing whether James would join the 76ers. "Tyrese was like, 'Bro, I don't know. I don't think so,'" Edgecombe continued. "But he knew the whole time. He just didn't want to tell me. Thats what I feel. I might be wrong."BasketNewsThis article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: VJ Edgecombe on Tyrese Maxey knowing LeBron was coming to Philadelphia: I feel like he knew all along, he just didn't want to tell me

A February 4th game between the Celtics and the Houston Rockets served as an inflection point in Harpers season; he started for the first time in his career, guarded Rockets star Kevin Durant, and showed himself and the world he belonged. Its a game that Joe Mazzulla has pointed to as well in that it showcased Harpers readiness and preparation. The first time I really played meaningful minutes was when I started in Houston, and that kind of came to be because of the Anfernee trade, and it happened all really fast, Harper said. But I feel like after that game where I started and I played all those minutes, and I played well, I felt like after that point I felt like Id be a real contributor to this team and a part of bringing this team back to the championship. So, thats something I look forward to doing next year.Celtics BlogThis article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: But I feel like after that game where I started and I

Next year, Harpers training camp experience will start a bit differently than it has the previous two Octobers. Thats because Jaylen Brown, who grew to be one of Harpers mentors, will no longer be on the roster. Obviously sad to see him go a guy that Ive grown close to in my time at the Celtics across two training camps and a full season, a guy that I have a lot of respect for, and a guy that still trusted me when I was still on an Exhibit-10, he said. So I remember the message hes sharing with me, the motivation hes given me, and the advice hes given me. And it sucks to see him go. This is a business more than anything, so I wish him luck in the future except when he plays us.Celtics BlogThis article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Obviously sad to see him go a guy that Ive grown

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BOSTON (AP) Adley Rutschman was still adjusting less than 24 hours after being traded for the first time in his career.Being in playoff contention may make for a smoother transition once the three-time All-Star catcher is ready to take the field for the Red Sox after spending his first four-plus seasons with the Baltimore Orioles.Just from playing here, the city loves baseball. It always has a great atmosphere and Im excited to play in it, Rutschman said Tuesday at Fenway Park before the Red Sox hosted the Chicago White Sox. Theyre playing the game the right way and doing things right. It was cool to watch from a distance. Now being here, like I said just trying to fit in and help out any way I can.Rutschman joined his new club on the injured list with left wrist inflammation. He and Boston interim manager Chad Tracy said Rutschman would meet with the teams medical staff to determine whats next in his rehabilitation and how soon he could be back behind the plate.Tracy said Rutschman is already swinging a bat and the Red Sox were hopeful to add him to their lineup soon. Boston also wasnt about to rush the recovery of a player that cost it a handful of top prospects in a deal pulled off shortly before Mondays trade deadline.Its been feeling good. Ive got to get with the medical staff here and kind of just see what the next steps are moving forward, said Rutschman, whos been on the IL since July 20. I dont exactly know just what kind of timeline and how all that goes.Rutschman moved from the Orioles, who were 12 games back in the AL East and on the fringes of the wild-card race entering Tuesday night, to the Red Sox, who were 5 1/2 games out of the division lead and in position for a wild card after winning 23 of their last 26 games.The Orioles stopped Bostons franchise record-tying winning streak at 15 games last month, but reaching the playoffs appeared less likely for Baltimore without Rutschman, the top overall pick in the 2019 draft.I played my entire career there and theres been a lot of unbelievable memories. Just made a lot of great friends for life, Rutschman said. Its tough goodbyes. But were on to the next thing. And excited to be here and playing. Its all part of the game.Rutschman said part of his down time will include getting to know Bostons pitchers, although there was already some familiarity.Ive seen a lot of these guys pitch and faced them, Rutschman said. I kind of understand how they attack guys but Im definitely going to have some more in-depth conversations, just make sure that were on the same page and it flows smoothly when we get out there.Whenever that is, Boston will be glad to have him.I think its a strong statement to the group with a player like that, Tracy said. We went out and got a huge addition to our lineup and behind the plate. So it means a lot. Well work through getting him healthy and getting him out there. But his history speaks for itself and who he is as a catcher and as an offensive player. So its a big add for us.Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW

Michael Scotto: The Toronto Raptors and Andre Jackson Jr. have agreed to a deal, league sources told @hoopshype. Hell compete for a roster spot with the Raptors. He spent the past three seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks.x.comThis article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Andre Jackson Jr signs with Raptors

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MARCH 06: Wonhee and Iroha of girl group ILLIT pose for a photocall for Rockfish Weatherwear X ILLIT collaboration launching event on March 06, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. Iroha is the authors daughters idol. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesWhen in the course of human events it becomes necessary to throw off the shackles of laziness and write the column youve been thinking about for months, you gotta do it. My daughter is 11 and a K-Pop fiend and I was at H-Mart Sunday when one of her favorite songs was playing. I knew every word and the cashier loved it. On my way to the car, I realized that my work for the day was only beginning, as this column needed to escape my fingers. I took Sundays lineup who warrant mentioning and came up with the appropriate K-Pop song my daughter adores for each of em. As she only listens to girl groups, this will consist solely of girl groups. This list is correct and final and beings now.1. Eric Sogard Lemonade, AespaAespa is a relatively new addition to my daughters rotation, which largely revolves around Illit (pronounced eyelet) to whom we will get shortly. In fact, this song is the most recent addition to her rotation. Because of/despite being a certain age I generally do not comment on the looks of K-Pop idols, but when L showed me the video I said, even for K-Pop, these are extraordinary good looking people, and she agreed. Thats not why its Eric Sogard tho. Its Eric Sogard because its about making lemonades out of lemons, or so I imagine, and when Eric Sogard is batting leadoff for your playoff-eligible team in 2026 thats exactly what youre doing (complimentary):2. Ceddanne Rafaela Magnetic, IllitThis is the song I heard in H-Mart, by Ls favorite group, about which she is sort of a hipster but has a point. They have bangers. Their name is an echo of the phrase Ill do it with the do take out, hence eyelet. This is their most popular song, and its about magnetism, like Ceddy to the ball in the outfield. It just works. Both the analogy and the song.3. Wilyer Abreu Iconic by Mistake, Katseye, Le Sserafim, Illit The bounces and clutch hit it took for Wilyer Abreu to become who is he to Red Sox Nation is dont happen for 99 out of the other 100 guys trying to hack it in MLB. If anyone on this team is iconic by mistake, its him, so he gets this L fever-dream banger from American K-Pop group Katseye, Koreas Le Sserafim (an anagram of Im fearless) and Illit. And it is a banger, full-stop. He earned it, and they had to come together like a three-headed Voltron to match his status. Everyone wins.4. Willson Contreras Bang, IveThere were harder song choices to match to players than this, but as a guy who likes hitting homers and other players in the face, Willson gets Bang Bang. Sometimes it do be that simple:5. Masataka Yoshida Jellyous, IllitWho wouldnt be jealous of a fully guaranteed $90 million contract?6. Caleb Durbin Lucky Girl Syndrome, IllitAt the time of this typing, the Brewers are tied with the Dodgers for the best record in baseball. Until the last coupla months, coming to Boston in the offseason must have felt like a punishment. Now that hes back in the playoff hunt thanks not leastwise because of his own work hes gotta feel like the luckiest guy in Boston. Certainly luckier than Curtis Mead. Too soon?7. Andruw Monasterio Spaghetti, Le SserafimLiterally because his last name sounds Italian. Thats it.8. Jarren Duran Not Cute Anymore, IllitThe whole image thing went south a few years ago, so this isnt exactly timely. But its still correct. After Magnetic, I think this is Illits biggest non-partnered song. Its good!9. Carlos Narvaez Gnarly, KatseyeThe song that started it all for L is by an imposter-ish American K-Pop group that has quite obviously affected recent legitimate K-Pop offerings. The hyperpop song about being gnarly is great tho. And catchers are gnarly as hell, by definition. Carlos you earned this, buddy. Like a bag of Takis, youre the shit. You were also yeeted from the team between my writing this and publication. Sad!Thats it for now. .

Credit: HBOSeattle Seahawks head coach Michael Macdonald forgives, but he never forgets.That was made abundantly clear in the teaser for Tuesday nights premiere episode of Hard Knocks, featuring the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks.In the clip, Macdonald and star defensive back Nick Emmanwori are initially discussinghis recovery from ankle surgery. Towards the end of their conversation, the topic shifts to outside noise and how people in their position need to handle it. To illustrate his point, the coach shows a keepsake from when ESPN NFL analyst Rex Ryan called him terrible on TV.Its like someone talking sh*t about you on Twitter, Macdonald tells Emmanwori. Its gonna go away in 15 seconds. Everything will pass. See that note card right there? It says, This new hot shot coordinator is terrible. Rex Ryan. And I deserved it. We were dogsh*t on defense. And he was talking mad sh*t. Back then I used to care so much about image, and now he thinks that were the best thing ever. I was like, I remember.'I keep receipts, too, Emmanwori responded. I like to prove people wrong.Even still, theres always this thing of like, peoples versions of me and what they think of me is not me. So its like, Im okay with that, Macdonald said.Mike Macdonald always keeps perspective around any outside noise Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the @Seahawks premieres tonight at 9pm ET on @HBOMaxpic.twitter.com/bGszbwD0Xa NFL (@NFL) August 4, 2026Naturally, people immediately went looking for the clip of Ryans offending comments. They werent that hard to find, as the clip of the former NFL coach lambasting Macdonald started making the rounds. It was 2022 when the Baltimore Ravens blew a 35-14 lead in the fourth quarter to theMiami Dolphins, losing 42-38. Macdonald was in his first season as an NFL defensive coordinator, and the ESPN analyst was not impressed.Rex Ryan on Mike Macdonald in September 2022 after his second career game as an NFL defensive coordinator:This new hot shot coordinator is terrible.Mike Mac kept his receipts. #Ravenshttps://t.co/XWrKIj4m4kpic.twitter.com/SCxP3lXGWX Bobby Trosset (@bobbytrosset) September 21, 2023The Ravens traded forRoquan Smith later that season, and their defense eventually turned into the best in the league. Macdonald was hired as the Seahawks head coach before the 2024 season and, a year later, he won a Super Bowl. Not so terrible after all.The post On Hard Knocks, Mike Macdonald remembers the time Rex Ryan called him terrible appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Even though it's hot enough to turn a giant Hershey's bar into a mug of hot chocolate in minutes, with the start of a new school year, the thoughts of many turn to football.While student athletes hit the practice fields, area coaches must temper excitement for a new season with precautions for keeping kids safe in the heat. Athletic trainers from North Mississippi Medical Center Sports Medicine Program will be a major presence at nine area hospitals and Itawamba Community College.This is the 31st school year full-time certified athletic trainers with the NMMC Sports Medicine Program will be on-hand at schools and sporting events to ensure student athletes remain as injury free as possible.Walt Wilkins, manager of the NMMC Sports Medicine Program, said there are 12 certified athletic trainers working when the program is fully staffed. The program does many things to make young student athletes safer, but this time of year, the focus is almost entirely on beating the heat.The most important things to do to protect athletes during extreme heat situations is to make sure they stay hydrated and take a look at a modified practice schedule, Wilkins said.Not only should coaches be aware of the temperature before and during practices, but they should also be aware of the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature, which measures heat stress conditions.There are great parameters used, Wilkins said. The Mississippi High School Activities Association mandates the use of wet bulb globe temperature readings to help determine how safe outdoor practice is at certain times. It also helps give guidelines to when its safe to practice in full football gear."To see a list of MHSAA guidelines for activity and rest breaks, visit www.misshsaa.com.As trainers, we assess for heat exhaustion and make sure there is a cold tub available, Wilkins said. At Tupelo High School and at ICC, there are two trainers on campus almost every day.The trainers are at their specified school for all varsity sports and some junior high football games. And they attend home and away football games.Regarding sports injuries, trainers set up emergency action plans and perform initial assessments when injuries occur.In assessing an injury, we try to determine if its a strain or a sprain, Wilkins said. We sometimes are able to treat a minor injury, but others we instead refer to a physician.The NMMC Sports Medicine Program offers a free Saturday morning injury clinic for area varsity athletes who are injured in Friday night games during football season. The clinic is at 1211 South Gloster and injured players should register between 8:15 and 8:45 a.m.The 12-week clinic is from Aug. 22 to Nov. 7.Injured players receive free x-rays and see an orthopedist before receiving treatment plans to further their recovery.This helps give the parents and the athletes peace of mind in planning for the future, and it is also beneficial for the coaches in planning for the next weeks game," Wilkins said.NMMC Sports Medicine Program also:* Provides CPR certification training for students and coaches* Provides annual free pre-participation physicals for area high schools, held at the Furniture Market* Hosts educational clinics on injury prevention* Offers lectures and health classes to various organizations and career fairs* Helps with Area II Special OlympicsSince I started as a trainer with the Sports Medicine Program 30 years ago, Ive seen a lot of change, Wilkins said. I know I am biased, but I believe the NMMC Sports Medicine Program provides a huge service to the community."