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Charles Barkley on Steph Curry's playful golf jab: 'I'm gunning for Steph'
Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz spoke with the Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA analyst from the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe following Friday's opening round - which featured Barkley's best performance ever in the tournament - and his plan to beat the defending champion. View more Video Transcript Jason Vitz with Yahoo Sports hanging out with the incomparable Charles Barkley joining us from the American Century Championships in Lake Tahoe. Uh, Chuck, I, I, look, first and foremost, rumor has it today was the best day you've ever had at this event on the golf course. So I'm gonna be honest, man, I'm conflicted because I saw on social media that Steph Curry they have implied that if you can play in this event, almost anybody can. So it was like, was revenge motivating you today? You know, let me tell you something. Steph Curry dumped me last year, you know, because he uses like weak excuse that he was in there at the Olympics. What kind of excuse is that? What would you rather go to the Olympics and come here and compete against me? But this year there's no Olympics. I'm gunning for Steph Curry. He is an amazing player, uh, at golf and obviously at basketball, but he used that weak excuse last year. I had to go to the Olympics. What kind of excuse is that? I mean, I guess I'll forgive him for the Olympics, but you were playing today with Bergazzi and Larry the cable guy. So funny guys, is that helpful or hurtful when you're having a round of golf? That's a great question. I like to play with guys who don't take it that serious. There's only like 5 or 6 guys who are trying to win this thing. The rest of us are here to get out of the heat. It's so amazing. I've been here 30 straight years. I have no idea how it works. This is the only place in the world that's not hot. Like I was in Phoenix, it was 117 degrees, almost melted the other day. I come here it's 70 degrees for 30 straight years. So, man, this is the best week. This is the first thing I put on my schedule and I'm glad to be here. This weekend, who are you gunning for? Like, how do you replicate the success you had today from now forward in your golf game? Well, in the sports book, they had me being in the top 65. I've got, I've had. A ton of people bet on me. I don't want to let those people down. I can't get too excited after day one. I got two more days, but I wanna think like I got a bunch of guys with me who are winning the sports book and bet on me. The top 65, which I finished 58 last year. I don't even know why they had me top 65, but I gotta keep grinding, man. I can't let my guard down because, man, golf is such a hard game, but I want to thank all the people who bet on me, and I don't want to let them down and I really don't want to let myself down more than anything. Yeah, I'm gonna go put a pizza bet on you now and if it doesn't work out, I'm coming for you next year one way or the other. Chuck, I appreciate your time, man. Congratulations on a great day today and, and be part of a great event. All right, hey, thanks for having me. Close
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09-07-2025
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Kasparas Jakučionis with the great assist!
Where will No. 20 pick Kasparas Jakucionis slot in for the Heat? | NBA Draft Live Yahoo Sports' Draft Live crew reacts to the Miami Heat's selection of Illinois guard Kasparas Jakučionis with the 20th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
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03-07-2025
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NBA free agency 2025: Live updates, news, rumors as Deandre Ayton reportedly agrees to terms with the Los Angeles Lakers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signs extension with Thunder
The free agency floodgates are officially open, and after a flurry of activity Monday night, the action continued throughout the week. Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reportedly signed a four-year, $285 million supermax extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and shortly after, former Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner reportedly agreed to a four-year, $107 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks — the top-ranked center on Yahoo Sports' free agent big board, now off the table. With Turner in the fold, the Bucks waived Damian Lillard, using the stretch provision in the CBA to wipe the final $113 million of his contract off their books. Advertisement Other deals on Tuesday included the Nuggets trading for Jonas Valanciunas from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Dario Saric, Dennis Schröder signing with the Sacramento Kings and Jakob Poeltl agreeing to an extension with the Toronto Raptors. Wednesday's big domino was Deandre Ayton, who has reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. He'll reportedly make $34 million in the coming season, with $25.6 million from his reported buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers and another $8.1 million from the Lakers on this new deal. But does Ayton make the Lakers legit contenders? When free agency opened Monday night, the NBA had officially set its salary cap at $154.647 million for the 2025-26 season. That's up 10% from last season, which was the expected jump. Other deals included Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Grizzlies agreeing on a five-year, $240 million max extension. Then the Nuggets are traded Michael Porter Jr. to the Nets in exchange for Cam Johnson. Advertisement Dorian Finney-Smith agreed to a four-year, $53 million contract with the Rockets, Ty Jerome and the Grizzlies agreed to a three-year, $28 million contract and the Mavericks struck a two-year, $13 million deal with point guard D'Angelo Russell. Earlier this week, LeBron James reportedly picked up his $52.6 million option for the 2025-26 season, stating his hopes of competing for a championship while the Lakers build for the future. James Harden will also stick in Los Angeles, signing a new two-year, $81 million deal after declining his player option for next season. Julius Randle will remain in Minnesota after reportedly agreeing to a three-year, $100 million contract with the Timberwolves. Advertisement All this comes after the Phoenix Suns traded superstar Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and the 10th pick (Khaman Maluach) in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Boston Celtics also began a refresh by trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trailblazers and Kristaps Porziņģis to the Atlanta Hawks. Other notable potential free agents include Damian Lillard, Chris Paul, Jonathan Kuminga and more (check out Yahoo Sports' NBA free agent big board here). Find all of this year's free agency deals here. Free-agent position rankings: Point guards | Shooting guards | Small Forwards | Power forwards | Centers Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more as 2025-26 NBA free agency heats up:
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24-06-2025
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Will the Giants ruin Jaxson Dart? Rookie QB (& J.J. McCarthy) minicamp takeaways
Would it be better or worse for Jaxson Dart's future if he starts Week 1? Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz, Frank Schwab and Jori Epstein share their rookie QB minicamp takeaways. Why is there so much fervor around Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns? Did the New Orleans Saints doom their franchise by picking Tyler Shough? They even include honorary rookie J.J. McCarthy! The show wraps up with a preview of the NFC West. How do we feel about the rookie QB class post minicamps? (Photos by,, AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (Photos by,, AP Photo/Seth Wenig) 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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10-06-2025
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Garafolo on latest between QB Kirk Cousins, Falcons 'GMFB'
Will Kirk Cousins play for the Falcons - or start anywhere - in 2025? | Inside Coverage Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz, senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson and senior NFL writer Frank Schwab discuss the quarterback's no-show to organized team activities on Tuesday and what it means for his future in Atlanta or elsewhere in the league. Hear the full conversation on 'Inside Coverage' - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.
