Veteran Jokic schools rookie Wemby On Sunday night, the Denver Nuggets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 132-120. Nikola Jokic, the NBA’s two-time MVP, led the Nuggets with 39 points. But all eyes were on the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama. He, of course, is the league’s most-celebrated rookie since LeBron James. He played well, except that nobody was more… Read more.
Basketball
Bill Russell Is Dead. Michael Jordan Shouldn’t be Leading the Tributes
Bill Russell, the NBA legend, is dead Bill Russell died on Sunday. Athletes in all sports are racing to pay tribute. And they’re all tweeting about the great example Russell set off the court. He took part in the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and was seated in the front row of the crowd… Read more.
Rio Olympics: Day 2
Cycling I pissed all over the Men’s Road Race yesterday because of the way doping scandals have rendered every competitor a suspected cheat. Therefore, I feel obliged to note that women are dopers too. In fact, Marion Jones is as notorious in this respect as Lance Armstrong. But there’s no denying that, in the annals… Read more.