The U.S. Department of State has dismissed comments made by Russia’s deputy foreign minister that presented a vaguely optimistic update on the ongoing talks involving Brittney Griner.
Saints QB Jameis Winston says he didn’t think being injured would lead to him losing his job to Andy Dalton but that he’ll be a good teammate even though not playing “hurts my soul.”
A former clinical psychologist for the San Antonio Spurs has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed against the franchise and Joshua Primo, the 2021 lottery pick released by the team last month after he was accused of repeated acts of indecent exposure.
Nets forward Ben Simmons had 15 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists in Thursday’s 109-107 win over the Blazers, a performance that Kevin Durant called “incredible.”
Warriors forward JaMychal Green was fined $20,000 for “directing profane and derogatory language” at a referee at the end of Wednesday night’s loss to the Suns.