The New Orleans Saints signed former Purdue defensive tackle Lorenzo Neal Jr. — the son of former All-Pro fullback Lorenzo Neal — as an undrafted rookie free agent on Sunday.
Oklahoma City Thunder center Al Horford says the move to shut him down for the team’s final 28 games had been part of the plan since he joined the team via an offseason trade.
The New York City Marathon will be staged on Nov. 7 after the 2020 race was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 50th running of the marathon will feature 33,000 runners.
Stephen Curry left little doubt in Sunday’s race for the scoring title, scoring 46 points while leading the Warriors past the Grizzlies to clinch the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. Said coach Steve Kerr of Curry’s season: “He’s never been better.”
Shane Bieber had fanned at least eight in 20 straight games, but the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner was chased early on Sunday by Seattle, ending the streak for the Cleveland Indians ace in the Mariners’ victory.
The Maple Leafs have promoted Hayley Wickenheiser to senior director of player development and hired Danielle Goyette as director of player development.