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USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Isaiah Hartenstein trolls Gilbert Arenas for Thunder NBA Finals take
When you become an NBA champion, you get to enjoy a full summer of pulling out receipts from your drawer. Isaiah Hartenstein earned brownie points when he lived out every Oklahoma City Thunder fan's dream. He called out Gilbert Arenas for mocking the squad and their title chances. Before Hartenstein talked to Arenas in his talk show, the seven-footer brought up what he had previously said. Arenas said in April 2025 that the Thunder had zero chance of making the NBA Finals. That's despite putting the final touches to one of the greatest regular season campaigns ever. "Before we keep going, Hartenstein said. "Hey Gil, you said 0%?" Arenas was left embarrassed and stuttering over his words in his explanation. He said the context was that he's a Los Angeles Lakers fan, which made it understandable to be irrational about his team's playoff odds. I mean, sure. LeBron James and Luka Doncic were bounced out of the first round. "I think that might have been one of your worst takes," Hartenstein said. The Thunder heard all year that they were too inexperienced for their regular-season success to translate in the playoffs. Maybe it wasn't as dominant, but OKC ended with an NBA championship. Hartenstein played a key role as a starter. He's earned the victory lap.
Los Angeles Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
The Sports Report: Tyler Glasnow returns, but Dodgers lose again
From Jack Harris: During the Dodgers' season-long five-game losing streak this week, manager Dave Roberts cited a lack of 'fight' from his lineup as the most troubling trend in the team's recent skid. On Wednesday in Milwaukee, more fight finally returned — only for the Brewers to still land the knockout punch. In a 3-2 loss at American Family Field that extended the Dodgers' losing streak to six games, the lineup once again scuffled in a five-hit performance while closer Tanner Scott blew a ninth-inning lead to waste Tyler Glasnow's encouraging return from the injured list. It was a grind of a game, with the Dodgers scoring their only runs on a bases-loaded walk following a hit-and-run play and a sacrifice fly that briefly gave them a 2-1 lead. Alas, Scott gave up a game-tying RBI single to Andrew Vaughn in the ninth, Jackson Chourio walked it off with another single against Kirby Yates in the bottom of the 10th, sending the scuffling Dodgers their longest losing skid since April 2019. 'Knowing the rough patch [we're in], it's really hard to take this one, because you just want to stop it,' veteran infielder Miguel Rojas said. Continue reading here Dodgers box score MLB scores MLB standings From Ryan Kartje: After surviving a fiery car wreck and successfully skipping his final year of high school to enroll at USC, incoming star freshman Alijah Arenas should be cleared to join the team for practice on Thursday, coach Eric Musselman confirmed. The five-star guard arrives at USC this summer as the most highly anticipated recruit of Musselman's tenure. Musselman — who coached Arenas' father, Gilbert, with the Golden State Warriors — has said on multiple occasions that he expects Arenas to be a difference-maker as a freshman. The question now is how quickly Arenas can get up to speed after missing the first month of summer practice with a team that was totally rebuilt through the transfer portal. Continue reading here From Kevin Baxter: No club in MLS history played more games during a two-year span than the 103 LAFC played the past two seasons. It was an exhausting and unrelenting slog that saw the team play a game every five days. Yet it may prove to be just a warm-up for what the team could face during the remainder of this season. Wednesday's 3-0 win over the short-handed Colorado Rapids, which snapped a four-game winless streak in all competition, was LAFC's 28th match in less than five months. If it makes long runs in both the Leagues Cup and MLS Cup playoffs, the team will play another 29 times this season, with seven of those matches coming in the next 26 days weeks. It's a tortuous schedule, especially in mid-summer. But it's also an unavoidable one. 'This schedule is what it is. We cannot change that,' said coach Steve Cherundolo, who got goals Wednesday from Denis Bouanga, Nathan Ordaz and newcomer Javairo Dilrosun. 'It's important not to waste any moments; moments meaning games you can win, moments also meaning chances in each game. So it's important to play as effective as possible. Continue reading here From the Associated Press: Jorge Soler hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning, Mike Trout went deep twice and the Angels beat the Texas Rangers 11-8 on Wednesday night at Angel Stadium. Trout hit a two-run homer in the third and added his 16th of the season in the fifth, a solo shot that gave the Angels a 6-5 lead. His fly ball out to center in the seventh advanced two runners before Taylor Ward drove in both with a single, tying the score at 8-8. Travis d'Arnaud hit his sixth home run for the Angels in the fourth inning. José Fermin (2-0), the seventh of eight Angels pitchers, worked a scoreless inning and earned the victory. Kenley Jansen picked up his 16th save. Continue reading here Angels box score MLB scores MLB standings From Eric Sondheimer: When Harvard-Westlake grads Max Fried of the New York Yankees and Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs are introduced on July 15 at the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta, their former high school coaches, Matt LaCour and Jared Halpert, will be in the stands celebrating the historic moment. 'We're all proud on campus,' said LaCour, now the school's athletic director and former coach of Fried. 'It's kind of everyone wins if Max faces Pete,' Halpert said. Harvard-Westlake has received attention for its success sending pitchers to the majors with Fried, Lucas Giolito and Jack Flaherty, all of whom were members of the 2012 team and first-round draft picks. Continue reading here From the Associated Press: At least Novak Djokovic could laugh about it afterward. Yes, he took what he called a 'nasty slip' on his second match point at Wimbledon on Wednesday. Yes, he slid into the splits and ended up face-down on the Centre Court grass. And, yes, those sorts of things aren't ideal for a 38-year-old seeking an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title. Still, Djokovic dusted himself off and took the next two points, reaching the semifinals at the All England Club for a men's-record 14th time with a 6-7 (6), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 victory over No. 22 seed Flavio Cobolli to set up a showdown against No. 1 Jannik Sinner. 'Well, I finished the match,' Djokovic said with a chuckle. 'It did come at an awkward moment, but somehow I managed to … close it out. Obviously, I'm going to visit this subject now with my physio and hopefully all will be well in two days.' Continue reading here 1926 — Bobby Jones wins the U.S. Open golf tournament for the second time with a 293 total. 1934 — Carl Hubbell strikes out Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons and Joe Cronin in succession, but the American League comes back to win the All-Star game 9-7 at the Polo Grounds. 1936 — Philadelphia's Chuck Klein hits four home runs in a 9-6 10-inning victory over the Pirates at Pittsburgh's Forbes Field. 1951 — Britain's Randy Turpin defeats Sugar Ray Robinson in 15 rounds to win the world middleweight title and give Robinson his second loss in 135 bouts. 1960 — UEFA European Championship Final, Parc des Princes, Paris, France: Viktor Ponedelnik scores in extra time as Soviet Union beats Yugoslavia, 2-1. 1971 — Lee Trevino rebounds from a double-bogey on the next to last hole with a birdie on the final hole to win the 100th British Open by one stroke over Lu Liang-Huan. Trevino, who won the U.S. Open a month earlier, is the fourth golfer to win both championships in the same year, joining Bobby Jones (1926, 1930), Gene Sarazen (1932), and Ben Hogan (1953). 1976 — Johnny Miller shoots a 66 in the final round to beat 19-year-old Spaniard Seve Ballesteros by six strokes to take the British Open. Ballesteros, who starts the final round two strokes ahead of Miller, shoots a 74 and ends tied for second place with Jack Nicklaus. 1992 — The Major Soccer League, the only major nationwide professional soccer competition in the United States, folds after 14 seasons. 1999 — Team USA wins the Women's World Cup over China in sudden death. The Americans win 5-4 in penalty kicks, with defender Brandi Chastain kicking in the game winner. 2010 — Paula Creamer wins her first major tournament, never giving up the lead during a steady final round of the U.S. Women's Open. Creamer shoots a final-round 2-under 69 for a 3-under 281 for the tournament. 2010 — Spain wins soccer's World Cup after an exhausting 1-0 victory in extra time over the Netherlands. In the end, it's Andres Iniesta breaking free and scoring a right-footed shot from 8 yards just past the outstretched arms of goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg. 2011 — The United States advances to the semifinals after one of the most exciting games ever at the Women's World Cup in Dresden, Germany. The U.S. beat Brazil 5-3 on penalty kicks after a 2-2 tie. Abby Wambach scores a thrilling goal to tie it in the 122nd minute, and goalkeeper Hope Solo denies the Brazilians again. 2016 — Andy Murray wins his second Wimbledon title by beating Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) on Centre Court. 2016 — Brittany Lang wins her first career major at the U.S. Women's Open when Anna Nordqvist touches the sand with her club in a bunker for a two-stroke penalty in the three-hole aggregate playoff. The penalty occurs on the second hole of the playoff and is not delivered to the players until they were on the final hole after officials review replays in the latest controversy at a USGA event. Lang seals the win with a short par putt on the final playoff hole, while Nordqvist makes bogey to lose by three shots. 2017 — An independent review of the scoring in Manny Pacquiao's contentious WBO welterweight world title loss to Jeff Horn confirms the outcome in favor of the Australian. A Philippines government department asked the WBO to review the refereeing and the judging of the so-called 'Battle of Brisbane' in Australia on July 2 after Horn, fighting for his first world title, won a unanimous points decision against Pacquiao, an 11-time world champion. The WBO said three of the five independent judges who reviewed the bout awarded it to Horn, one awarded it to Pacquiao and one scored a draw. 2021 — Ashleigh Barty of Australia wins Wimbledon defeating Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic 6-3, 6-7, 6-3. 2022 — Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Novak Đoković wins 4th straight and record equaling 7th Wimbledon singles title with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 win over Nick Kyrgios of Australia; Đoković 21 Grand Slam titles. Compiled by the Associated Press That concludes today's newsletter. If you have any feedback, ideas for improvement or things you'd like to see, email Houston Mitchell at To get this newsletter in your inbox, click here.
Los Angeles Times
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Los Angeles Times
USC's Alijah Arenas should be cleared to begin practicing Thursday
After surviving a fiery car wreck and successfully skipping his final year of high school to enroll at USC, incoming star freshman Alijah Arenas should be cleared to join the team for practice on Thursday, coach Eric Musselman confirmed. The five-star guard arrives at USC this summer as the most highly anticipated recruit of Musselman's tenure. Musselman — who coached Arenas' father, Gilbert, with the Golden State Warriors — has said on multiple occasions that he expects Arenas to be a difference-maker as a freshman. The question now is how quickly Arenas can get up to speed after missing the first month of summer practice with a team that was totally rebuilt through the transfer portal. USC's coach certainly isn't concerned about Arenas fitting in. Since arriving on campus, Musselman said, Arenas has made a point to follow the coach around on the court during practice. 'I think he knows the offense, on paper, maybe better than anyone on our team,' Musselman said. 'He's got an innate ability to kind of see things in a different manner. 'I would anticipate him picking it up really quick because he's come into our office. He's diagramming stuff during practice. He's talking to managers and GA's about where he should be on the floor.' It was a harrowing few months for Arenas leading up to him being cleared at USC. One early morning in late April, he lost control of his Tesla Cybertruck and hit a tree. The car burst into flames, leaving him trapped inside. He was ultimately saved by a pair of good Samaritans who happened to be nearby, but Arenas would spend six days in the hospital before returning home, miraculously, without any lasting injuries. After finishing his high school classwork so he could graduate a year early, Arenas underwent final medical testing at USC this week, Musselman said. He'll join at the halfway mark for the Trojans' summer practice session.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gilbert Arenas opens up about why Michael Jordan was never his favorite player growing up
(Image Source - Getty Images) Most kids growing up in the '90s worshipped Michael Jordan—but not Gilbert Arenas. Despite being raised in a Bulls-loving home and forced to watch every MJ game, his heart latched onto a different star, Penny Hardaway. One highlight reel, one jersey number change, and Arenas was all in. His story proves that sometimes, your true basketball hero isn't the one with the rings—but the one who made you feel something. How Penny Hardaway's High‑School Highlights Stole Arenas' Fan Heart Gilbert Arenas shares that while his dad insisted he watch all the Chicago Bulls games—complete with the Michael Jordan craze—his genuine love for basketball originated from a different source. After he caught Penny Hardaway's thrilling high school highlights leading up to the 1993 NBA Draft, he was completely hooked. Arenas recalls, 'My first favorite player was Penny Hardaway… I changed my number to 25 in high school' as a nod to his idol. That one gesture laid the groundwork for his lifelong devotion. GILBERT ARENAS EXPOSES HIMSELF AS THE ULTIMATE GLAZER In a world where most were mesmerized by Jordan's six NBA titles, Arenas felt a subtle pull towards Hardaway's Magic—their speed, skill, and style made a stronger impression than Jordan's honors. This passion wasn't just a phase. During high school, Arenas would get into debates with his classmates to champion Hardaway as the better player and purposefully selected #25—the number Penny wore while playing for the Orlando Magic. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo It wasn't a lack of understanding about how great Jordan was. Arenas admired him—his father had even filled their house with Bulls memorabilia—but emotions won out over the accolades. 'Michael Jordan was not my favorite player… but my dad forced me to watch Jordan all day'. This tug-of-war between responsibility and enthusiasm uncovers a significant truth: the first fandoms we create aren't always driven by numbers or victories—they're shaped by intuition and individual bonds. Gilbert Arenas took that early motivation and turned it into results: while at Arizona, he snagged First-Team All-Pac‑10 honors in 2001 and capped off his sophomore year by guiding the Wildcats to the NCAA Championship game. He was picked 31st overall by the Golden State Warriors in 2001, and he climbed the ranks to become the NBA Most Improved Player in 2003, eventually becoming a three-time All-Star with Washington. During his career, Arenas embodied Penny's style—quick guard moves, bold scoring, and a game that was all about creativity and confidence. His personal motto? Go with what inspires you, not what conforms to expectations. Also Read: Memphis Grizzlies make a sneaky trade on Sunday that could change their defensive outlook The story of Gilbert Arenas highlights how fandom can be irrational—and that's part of its charm. Even though Michael Jordan was a global superstar, it was the style of Penny Hardaway that caught the eye of a young kid, not the championships. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
"We don't know if he'll turn into a generational player" - Arenas reminds everyone Flagg still has to prove his worth
"We don't know if he'll turn into a generational player" - Arenas reminds everyone Flagg still has to prove his worth originally appeared on Basketball Network. It is not uncommon for certain athletes to enter the NBA with the label of "generational talent." However, with Cooper Flagg's arrival, that narrative has reached unprecedented levels, especially considering how Coop already held himself against the league's current best against a teenager. Advertisement Still, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas educated everyone on how this term is often misunderstood. According to Agent Zero, being labeled a generational talent doesn't guarantee success — it simply means a player now has to work twice as hard to eventually earn the title of a "generational player." Gilbert on why Cooper is no "generational player" just yet During the 2024-25 collegiate season, Flagg had a target on his back. Already regarded as the obvious No. 1 pick of the 2025 Draft, it would've been easy for opponents to go at him to grab the nationwide headlines. However, despite the pressure, the 6'9" forward delivered. Cooper averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks per game to help the Duke Blue Devils team reach the semi-finals of the NCAA Tournament and win the Player of the Year honor. Advertisement Arenas is convinced that Flagg, like Victor Wembanyama, is a "generational talent" due to his two-way prowess. However, Gil insisted that players only ascend to 'generational players' status like Michael Jordan and LeBron James when they turn their raw talent into lasting greatness and influence the game in a way that defines an entire era. "Yes, he's a generational talent. Talent is potential (but) a generational player is what you do with that talent once you're in the pros. Talent is immature stage. People got confused because ESPN came in and started saying… using talent for players. So when we say generational talent, that's from the ages of 10 to 17-18. So, when we say talent, Wemby was a talent, LeBron was a talent and then became a (generational) player. Kobe? Talent! Michael Phelps? Talent!" Arenas said on his show. "Right now, he's a generational talent, but we don't know if he'll turn into a generational player. Curry is a generational player, meaning what he did as a player changed a generation," he added. Related: "Unlike myself, he gets to join a team that's established right with HoF guys" - LeBron explains why Flagg is in an ideal position to immediately succeed Flagg's journey to stardom would not be easy anymore At every level so far, Coop has made his presence felt, but the NBA is a different animal. And with Flagg dominating headlines even before playing a single minute, the weight of expectations is bound to catch up to him, especially if he doesn't put together a rookie season on par with someone like Wembanyama, who led the league in blocks and claimed Rookie of the Year with practically no competition. Advertisement This pressure will rise significantly given that Falgg is on a Dallas Mavericks squad that undoubtedly has aspirations to compete and be good. With veteran stars like Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson and head coach Jason Kidd by his side, Cooper will be able to learn a lot. Still, it also means Coop will be expected to contribute and prove that the hype about his "generational talent" was justified. Related: Nico Harrison reveals how the Mavs are planning to utilize Cooper Flagg: "You are going to see us play a different style of basketball" This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
