Hurricane Milton’s impending arrival causes Tropicana Field to transform into base camp for Florida workers
Tropicana Field has become accustomed to hosting playoff games since Kevin Cash took over as manager of the Tampa Bay Rays, but in the coming days the stadium will be closed to the Florida Department of Emergency Management ahead of Hurricane Milton. It will be used as a base camp for support. . Florida Gov. […]
Nets’ Ziaire Williams backs up solid camp with strong season opener
OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Giare Williams played well throughout the Nets' summer opener and carried that into training camp. Now, the Nets' latest rebuilding project followed a strong showing in Tuesday's preseason opener, a 115-106 loss to the Clippers. “I'm trying to reinvent myself and show people that I belong in this league,” Williams said. “I […]
OG Anunoby should benefit from full training camp with Knicks
Of all the players returning to the Knicks, no one would benefit more from a full training camp with the team than OG Anunoby. Last year's key mid-season acquisition got off to a good start after joining from Toronto in late December, but suffered multiple injuries in the second half – an elbow problem that […]
Nets using training camp travel to foster chemistry
SAN DIEGO — There's a misconception that culture and chemistry aren't important when it comes to losing or rebuilding a team. In some ways, that's when it matters most. It's important to foster intimacy and accountability even with teams that aren't contenders, teams that suffer a lot of losses like the Nets. That's why manager […]
Ben Simmons wasn’t fully healthy for Nets’ training camp last year
The Nets are seeing something new this training camp: a healthy Ben Simmons. But it wasn't initially known as a rookie until the point guard said Friday he didn't feel “100 percent” in training camp a year ago. The Nets star was thought to be healthy until he suffered a back injury after appearing in […]
Lakers’ LeBron James says he experienced ‘pure joy’ practices with son Bronny as training camp tips off
LeBron James' list of accomplishments over his two-plus decades in the NBA is long, but perhaps his greatest accomplishment is just around the corner. The four-time NBA champion wore the same color uniform as his eldest son Bronny at the Los Angeles Lakers' media day in El Segundo, Calif., on Monday. The Lakers drafted Bronny […]
Veteran has earned prospects’ awe at Rangers camp
Several of the Rangers who suited up before Jonathan Quick on Monday night in Newark were still in kindergarten or kindergarten when the 38-year-old netminder made his NHL debut nearly 17 years ago. Eight of them have yet to enter the league, but Quick made a name for himself as the winningest American-born goaltender, winning […]
Jimmy Vesey exits Rangers’ training camp practice with injury
Jimmy Vesey left Rangers practice early Sunday morning after falling on the ice and limping back to the locker room. Head coach Peter Laviolette said Vesey suffered a lower-body injury and is currently being evaluated. “It seemed kind of harmless,” Laviolette said. Vesey, 31, is struggling to return to his permanent spot on the fourth […]
Breaking down Nets’ 2024-25 roster heading into NBA training camp
TThe Post's Brian Lewis takes a closer look at the Nets' 2024-25 roster before training camp begins. nick claxton year: twenty five position: C Height/Weight: 215/6-11 Coach Jordi Fernandes insisted Claxton could win Defensive Player of the Year. The rising young center may be the most complete player on the roster. nick claxton USA TODAY […]
Knicks 2024-25 training camp breakdown
The Times' Stephen Bondy breaks down the Knicks' top stories heading into training camp. best fight Barring any surprises, the starting lineup appears to be mostly set: PG Jalen Brunson, SG Mikal Bridges, SF Josh Hart, PFOG Anunoby, and C Karl-Anthony Towns. It's a small lineup with no rim protection, but it maximizes the talent […]