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Any concerns he may find the transition from Europe to the NBA difficult and that the latter could prove too physically demanding for him were swiftly brushed aside, as the 21-year-old was named Rookie of the Year in his first season in the league and followed it up with a first All-Star selection and inclusion in the All-NBA First Team last year. While it would be premature to expect Doncic could emulate Magic, there are aspects of the former’s game that are clearly reminiscent of the latter....

The Dallas Morning News reported that the Mavericks owner is slated to play the President of the United States in the upcoming Syfy network movie “Sharknado 3.” MORE: ESPN anchor drops Iggy Azalea burn | Harden for MVP | Kobe shoes Political commentator Ann Coulter will appear as the vice president. “They asked if I wanted to play the part,” Cuban said. “I have been a fan of the movies....

Emmert appeared on “Katz Korner,” hosted by ESPN’s Andy Katz, to discuss the law and address the organization’s concerns. MORE: Swinney talks ‘Soybean’ criticism | Calipari not the villain this time | Final Four info The law has received plenty of criticism from people across the country. The backlash comes from people who believe the law will allow business owners to discriminate against others, including those in the LGBT community....

No. 62 by the Cardinals slugger, against the Cubs’ Steve Trachsel, was a low line drive that sped over the left-field wall. Cubs right fielder Sammy Sosa, who was racing McGwire to that magic number, was reduced to applauding and congratulating his friend. McGwire then strode to the stands to share the moment with the family of Roger Maris, the man whose record McGwire had broken. The night of Sept....

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, citing sources, reported that Republicans in the state are trying to recruit Richt to run for governor of Georgia in 2018. The campaign is considered a long shot, however, and Richt’s friends have said the former UGA coach has little interest in politics, according to the report. MORE: New 2016 FBS coaches | Mark Richt to meet with his alma mater for coaching job Republicans are willing to take the chance, though....

In this era of high oil prices, almost everyone in the business wants a share of vacation dollars from the Gulf. And in many parts of Asia, where tourism is seen as a key component of economic development, governments are aggressively courting those who bring the biggest bang for the buck. “Middle Easterners are affluent and they spend,” says Belinda Yeung, the chief operating officer of Regal Hotels, which operates mainly in Hong Kong and on mainland China....

Los Angeles brought in Morris after waiving injured center DeMarcus Cousins, who did not feature for coach Frank Vogel’s squad since he was acquired last summer. Morris negotiated a buyout with the Detroit Pistons last Friday and joins the Lakers as a potentially important depth piece in their quest to win a championship. The 30-year-old Morris, the twin brother of recent Los Angeles Clippers addition Marcus, averaged 11 points and 1....

“A lot of it is going to depend on the 30 ballclubs,” Granderson said (per MLB.com). “The way things have been moving [in free agency] the past couple of years — it has not only affected me, but other free agents — doesn’t make it like it’s going to be a slam dunk like you are going to roll into a job and get something.” Granderson, who turns 39 in March, came off the bench for the Marlins most of the year, playing in 132 games with a slash line of ....

Colombia international James said last weekend that he could look to leave Real Madrid due to a lack of first-team opportunities under Zinedine Zidane. Where will James go after Madrid? Those comments drew criticism from Madrid captain Sergio Ramos and Juve could be in position to take advantage of James’ discontent, although the European champions’ transfer embargo means they could be more inclined to hold onto the 25-year-old until that ban is lifted at the end of the season....

Brazil have not lost a match since Tite replaced Dunga following the Copa America Centenario in the United States last year - a run of eight consecutive wins. Tite’s tenure reached new heights when five-time world champions Brazil crushed rivals Uruguay 4-1 in qualifying on Thursday as the South American giants moved a step closer to Russia 2018 and centre-back Marquinhos heaped praise on the humble 55-year-old. READ MORE: Seventh Wonder - Press react to Brazil | PQPaulinho - a hero's return | 5 Lessons from Uruguay 1-4 Brazil “He always maintains a good level....

After the Bills wide receiver qualified for Sunday’s long jump finals, he said it was his dream to win an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring. He said both “are very hard to attain,” per ESPN. Goodwin, remember, represented America in the 2012 Olympics and has been a professional football player for three seasons. His dreams are going to have to wait, however, as he finished seventh (27 feet, 3/4 inches) in Sunday’s finals....

It can be difficult to manage marriage to a person who has a hard time with social skills, interpersonal communication, empathetic understanding, or flexibility of thought. Dr. Robert Naseef and Dr. Cindy Ariel are experts in counseling families in which a person is on the spectrum. They offer specific insights and advice to partners living with high-functioning autism. Dr. Robert Naseef: Overcoming Loneliness in Marriage If there is one word that describes the reaction of a family member to the diagnosis of autism in someone you love, that word is loneliness....

It was the first of two bookend picks for the junior from Valdosta, Ga., and helped preserve Marshall’s 41-31 upset of Purdue in Huntington, W. Va. PHOTOS: College Football Week One Action | MORE: Purdue QB throws touchdown while stiff-arming Marshall defender Marshall (1-0) held a 17-7 second-quarter lead before Appleby led the Boilermakers (0-1) back with an impressive touchdown pass and 1-yard quarterback sneak into the end zone. But Appleby was picked off four times in the game, twice in the final two minutes....

When the running back does speak, he usually has something of substance to say. Either that or there’s Skittles in front of him. During a concert in Oakland, Lynch gave a little speech before the beat dropped. He touched on the amount of violence in the streets and the words resonated with the crowd. “I’ve been losing too many of y’all,” Lynch says. “We need to be here for each other....

Marshawn Lynch did a lot for the city of Seattle playing football, and now he might do a lot on the ice: On April 18, news broke that Lynch, former Seahawks running back, is now a minority investor of the Seattle Kraken, alongside rapper Macklemore. A deal that had been in the works since last summer, Lynch was named as part investor of the NHL’s newest franchise on Monday, where he is planning to continue to give back to the community....

He documented his struggles on Instagram Stories. Warning: NSFW language in video In a following video, Bennett said, “Sleeping on the floor actually doesn’t bother me, I actually like to sleep on the floor from time to time. Honestly, but I should’ve told somebody I was going to be getting in late.” His final video on the matter had to do with him scared of being haunted by ghosts....

Kaymer won the PGA Grand Slam of Golf on Wednesday by surviving a wild day of lead changes. The U.S. Open champion won on the first playoff hole at Port Royal by making a 10-foot birdie and then watching Watson miss his birdie putt from 4 feet. “I was surprised that he missed it,” Kaymer said after closing with an even-par 71. “Obviously, you don’t want to win a golf tournament that way, but I’ll take it....

Matt Crafton will replace Truex in the Furniture Row Racing No. 78 car Friday at Michigan International Speedway. Truex plans to be at the track Saturday and race on Sunday. He will have to start from the rear of the field for the Pure Michigan 400 because of a driver change after qualifying. “Sherry and Martin would like to thank the NASCAR community for all the well wishes,” the team said in a statement....

Truex entered the Toyota/Save Mart 350 second in the Sprint Cup standings. But his day ended early and likely left him in 42nd place. MORE: NASCAR boss want Confederate flag gone | Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s stand Truex had one victory, five top-five finishes and was in the top 10 in 14 races. Only series leader Kevin Harvick had better results through 15 starts. Sonoma Raceway’s twisty road course earlier claimed David Gilliland, who slammed into a tire barrier on Turn 10 on the race’s 11th lap....

Although Hingis wears braces, giggles and just started eighth grade, she already has commercial endorsement deals for clothes, shoes and racquets. In 1996, the minimum age for going pro will be raised to 16, so that girls like Hingis won’t face the kind of pressure that has bedeviled Jennifer Capriati. But Hingis isn’t worried, she told a newspaper reporter. “I think that the pressure on the players in Europe is not as big....