Shootaround (Sept. 14) — Higher expectations in Philadelphia not concerning 76ers coach Brett Brown

This morning’s headlines: Brown ready for playoff talk in Philadelphia Shreveport City Council votes against arena for G League team Title chase led Gay to join Spurs Burks finally healthy for Jazz * * * Brown unfazed by higher expectations for Sixers — Three first-round picks (Markelle Fultz, Ben Simmons, Furkan Korkmaz) plus budding young …

A new job for Ruud van Nistelrooy? Man Utd legend in battle with Frank Lampard after applying for head coach role with English club days after Old Trafford exit

Getty Images Sport Soham Mukherjee Manchester UnitedPremier LeagueTransfersCoventryChampionship Ruud van Nistelrooy intends to extend his stay on English shores as he has reportedly applied to a Championship club after leaving Manchester United. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Amorim's arrival paved the way for Van Nistelrooy exit Dutch coach …

Blue-Ribbon Committee trims list of contributors to 25 for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Twenty-five candidates in the Contributor category have moved one step closer to election for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 presented by Visual Edge IT. The Hall’s Contributor Blue-Ribbon Committee trimmed an original list of 47 nominees to these 25 individuals: K.S. “Bud” Adams, Roone Arledge, Chris Berman, Howard Cosell, Otho Davis, …