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Kevin Garnett calls Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor a 'snake'Garnett's No. 21 has yet to be retired in Minnesota Kevin Garnett is easily the first thing that fans think of when it comes to the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, since ending his playing career in 2016, Garnett has yet to have his No. 21 jersey retired by the franchise. The reason for that may be due to Garnett's fractured relationship with Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor. In a recent interview with Shams Charania of The Athletic, Garnett claimed that the reason that his No. 21 jersey hasn't been retired is because he "doesn't do business with snakes." "Glen knows where I'm at, I'm not entertaining it," Garnett said. "First of all, it's not genuine. Two, he's getting pressure from a lot of fans and, I guess, the community there. Glen and I had an understanding before Flip died, and when Flip died, that understanding went with Flip. For that, I won't forgive Glen. I won..

Jadeveon Clowney unlikely to return to Seahawks as team explores other options, per reportThe star pass rusher remains unsigned, and Seattle has apparently stopped chasing him Jadeveon Clowney has reportedly lowered his asking price while searching for a home in 2020 NFL free agency, but that doesn't mean the star pass rusher is any more likely to return to the Seattle Seahawks. According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the chances are "slim to none" that Clowney re-signs with Seattle for a second season with the team. Joining Seattle's 950 KJR on Tuesday, Garafolo warned to "never say never" regarding a reunion between the two sides, but he added that the Seahawks are potentially already "moving on to Plan B, C and D" and "aren't actively chasing Clowney right now." NFL Network's Tom Pelissero previously reported that Seattle hadn't closed the door on re-signing Clowney but "couldn't wait any longer to start adding potential replacements," hence th..

Notre Dame athletic director opposes possibility of college football games played with no fans The cancellation of spring practice, suspension of football-related activities and uncertainty surrounding the 2020 college football season due to the COVID-19 pandemic have caused administrators to think outside the box when discussing how to proceed when things crank back up. One of the most widely-discussed options -- not just in college football but all sports across the board -- is the idea of playing games as scheduled without fans inside the stadiums. Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick isn't a fan, telling ESPN that he's not keen on that particular option at all. "I don't see a model where we play, at least any extended number of games, in facilities where we don't have fans," he said. "College football is about the cheerleaders and the band and the campus environment on game day. We're interested in solutions that allow us to have a traditional game..

2020 NBA Draft: Duke wing Cassius Stanley, a potential first-round pick, declares for draftStanley is an athletic freak who could be a 3-and-D steal for a team in the late first or early second round Duke wing Cassius Stanley became the second Blue Devils player this offseason to enter the 2020 NBA Draft, announcing on Tuesday his intentions to leave college after just one season in Durham. "The past several weeks have given me a lot of time to think," he said. "Although the ending to our season was disappointing, I feel blessed to have worn the Duke jersey ... As much as I feel a burning desire to make another run at the Final Four, I feel compelled to make the best decision for my professional success. In evaluating players, the NBA values youth. Therefore, I have decided to enter the 2020 NBA Draft." Stanley, a 6-foot-6 wing, played in 29 games for Duke, averaging 12.6 points, 4.9 boards and shooting 36.0% from 3-point range. He joins Duke guard Tre Jones among offseason NBA defec..

Dale Jr. and Carl Edwards among 2021 NASCAR Hall nomineesOn Tuesday, NASCAR revealed the 15 nominees for the 2021 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class. NASCAR also introduced the 'Modern Era' and 'Pioneer Ballots' for the first time. New names on the Modern Era ballot include Dale Earnhardt Jr., Carl Edwards and Jeff Burton On the Pioneer side are Jake Elder and Banjo Matthews. The Class of 2021 will consist of two inductees from the list of Modern Era nominees, and one from the list of Pioneer nominees. From the editor, also read: NASCAR changes its Hall of Fame voting and eligibility rules Modern Era Ballot Neil Bonnett, won 18 times in the NASCAR Cup Series including consecutive Coca-Cola 600 victories Jeff Burton, won 21 times in the NASCAR Cup Series including the Southern 500 and two Coca-Cola 600s Dale Earnhardt Jr., Two-time Daytona 500 winner, 15-time NASCAR Cup Series Most Popular Driver and two-time Xfinity Series champion Carl Edwards, winner of 28 NASCAR Cu..

Former Eagles standout Timmy Brown, member of 1960s All-Decade Team and M*A*S*H actor, dies at 82Brown was a standout for the Eagles in the 1960s The Philadelphia Eagles announced the death of Timmy Brown, one of the greatest players in the franchise's 87-year history Tuesday afternoon. Brown was 82 years old. Brown was named to the Eagles' 75th Anniversary Team in 2007 and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame 1960s All-Decade Team. He was a two-time All-Pro selection and ranked in the top five in the NFL in yards per touch in five of six seasons (1961-1965, 1967). After his playing days, Brown had a second career as an actor and songwriter. Brown was in the 1970 film M*A*S*H as Dr. Oliver Jones and in the first season of the popular TV series based. He was also in films such as Sweet Sugar, Dynamite Brothers, and Nashville, appearing in over 20 movies and TV shows throughout his acting career. Brown was a member of the Eagles' 1960 NFL championship team, but beg..

10 baseball games to play in at-home quarantine while waiting for MLB to returnRunning out of indoor entertainment ideas? We got you covered Major League Baseball, like every major sports league in the world, is currently on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic. While we are supposed to be nearly two weeks into a new season, fans and players alike are stuck at home wondering if and when (and where) the 2020 season might begin. So what are we to do? If there are no games, where will fans get their baseball fixes? Look no further. We have compiled a list of 10 indoor baseball games that should help fill the time before Opening Day. Each of these options are quarantine-friendly, can be played indoors, and do not require leaving the household in any capacity (online shopping could be required for some). In return, all we ask is you invite us to your next sock ball tournament whenever it becomes safe again to travel. Without further adieu, here are 10 indoor baseball games you can pla..

Revisiting the Warriors trade that officially turned them into Stephen Curry's teamContrary to popular belief, the trade that sent Monta Ellis to the Bucks wasn't seen as only about Curry at the time It's easy to forget how good Monta Ellis was for the Golden State Warriors. From 2007-12, there wasn't a defender in the league he couldn't get a bucket on. In just his second season after being selected 40th overall straight out of high school in the 2005 NBA Draft, Ellis started for the "We Believe" Warriors that upset the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks in the playoffs. He was named Most Improved Player that season. He was 21 years old. He was, as they say, the future. Three years later, Ellis had become the league's sixth-leading scorer at 25.5 points per game, one of three seasons in which he registered among the league's top 11 scorers during his Golden State tenure. He was never an All-Star, and he certainly had his flaws. But he was certifiably bel..