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Ernie Johnson addresses Charles Barkley-induced retirement rumors: ‘I can see the finish line’

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Credit: ESPN on ABC Charles Barkley may have announced Ernie Johnson’s retirement from Inside the NBA , but Ernie Johnson still hasn’t announced his own retirement. Johnson recently joined sports radio host Dom DiTommaso for his first-ever show on 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh to talk about his career and reflect on what it was like to call Pirates playoff games on TBS more than a decade ago. Before the interview finished up, DiTommaso asked Johnson whether basketball fans had to worry about him retiring from Inside the NBA . <span class="mce_SELRES_start" data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;"></span> “There are a lot of discussions happening at this point,” Johnson admitted carefully. “I can see the finish line, I’ll put it that way.” DiTommaso followed up with a more direct question, asking whether Johnson wanted to offer a retirement date. And while Barkley may have announced John...
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Alabama OC Ryan Grubb calls out ‘pathetic’ offense, but he deserves plenty of blame

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Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images Alabama OC Ryan Grubb calls out ‘pathetic’ offense, but he deserves plenty of blame appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The offensive coordinator position has long been a high-profile job at Alabama football , but with an ever-glowing spotlight, comes endless scrutiny. Ryan Grubb is understandably displeased with the Crimson Tide’s output over the last two games, which have resulted in SEC losses to Georgia and Tennessee. But he is a part of the problem . Although players have to execute, play-calling is vitally important in this sport, especially in a league loaded with parity. The burden is on Kalen DeBoer and his coaching staff to put Alabama in position to gain an advantage on both sides of the ball. Grubb is still trying to figure out how to achieve consistent results in Tuscaloosa. He did not mince words when speaking on the Tide’s recent offensive shortcomings. “Two weeks in a row with no points...
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Steelers coach Mike McCarthy misses halftime after on-field injury

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Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy will coach the second half of his team's NFL Week 6 game against Tampa Bay with an apparent injury. The CBS broadcast reported that the 62-year-old spent halftime in the blue medical tent on the Steelers sideline instead of joining his team in the locker room. He was seen limping on the field at Raymond James Stadium, favoring his right ankle. CBS sideline reporter AJ Ross said that the team expected him to coach the second half from field level. Mike McCarthy (ankle) QUESTIONABLE #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/EijrUvY7R8 — Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) October 18, 2026 McCarthy is in his first season as coach of his hometown team after 18 seasons with Green Bay and Dallas. He is offense's play-caller, so any departure from the playing surface would be a change for the team's process. His Steelers trailed 13-3 halftime against a Buccaneers team playing without starting quarterback Baker Mayfield. This article originally appeared...
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Steve Kerr, Warriors expected at WNBA Finals Game 1 to support Golden State Valkyries

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Warriors guard Stephen Curry wears a Valkyries Veronica Burton jersey while warming up before a preseason NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday at Chase Center. (Jeff Chiu/Associated Press) A few Golden State Warriors will make a pit stop at Ballhalla for Game 1 of the WNBA Finals to pick up inspiration and lend support to the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday. Steph Curry , De'Anthony Melton , Brandin Podziemski and Yaxel Lendeborg were among the Warriors players to wear different Valkyries jerseys of players such as Kaitlyn Chen and Tiffany Hayes during warmups for the final preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.  Curry donned a No. 22 Veronica Burton jersey as he went through his routine. Burton's dad, Boston-based sports broadcaster Steve Burton, posted on social media how "surreal" it was to see Curry wear his daughter's jersey.  "This is pretty surreal," he posted on X. "My f...
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Kyle Monangai will not play in Week 6

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Chicago Bears RB Kyle Monangai (thumb, toe) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 16, and has been ruled out for Week 6. SOURCE: Bears Communications Why It Matters: Monangai will be missing his second straight game, so fantasy players will need to check on his status leading up to Week 7. D'Andre Swift should receive most of the work at running back this week and can be a No. 2 running back in fantasy leagues. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kyle Monangai will not play in Week 6 from https://ift.tt/XbpBght
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Boston Celtics establish clear, dominant identity in preseason play

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The Boston Celtics have established a clear, dominant identity already in preseason play. Or at least that is the point of view of the folks behind the "NBC Sports Boston" YouTube channel's "Celtics Talk" podcast, who recently put together a clip that took some time on a recent episode of their show to talk over what they have seen from the Celtics in the trio of exhibition tilts they have played in their slate of 2026-27 preseason games. Host Chris Forsberg breaks down Boston's three wins vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers , and most recently, the Charlotte Hornets, dialing in on the defensive and rebounding ends of the court and how good this ball club could turn out to be once the 2026-27 NBA regular season starts. Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say about what Boston's preseason play may tell us about the campaign ahead. Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on: Blue Wire: https://tiny.ee/CdKp iTune...
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VOTE for the Pueblo Chieftain's Athlete of the Week for Oct. 5-10

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Each week, the Pueblo Chieftain will nominate several athletes for its Athlete of the Week award. The winner is decided by you, the readers. Last week's winner was  Pueblo Central High School girls volleyball's  Ashlynn Saenz with 34.4% of votes. The award highlights the best performances from Pueblo-area athletes from the previous week. This week, there are six nominations from girls volleyball and boys soccer. Football has its own poll on our website. The poll will close at noon on Saturday, Oct. 17.  There are no restrictions, so vote now and vote often. Pueblo County High School girls volleyball's Aili Acuna recorded three aces and 25 digs in wins over Pueblo East and Pueblo Central last week. She ranks third in digs in 4A/3A South Central with 148. Pueblo East High School girls volleyball's Reagan Falletta leads the team, averaging 2.6 kills per set. She recorded 39 kills, four aces and one block in three games last week. Pueblo West High School girls volleyball...
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