There's seemingly never a dull day in Sixers land — and Tuesday was no different.A day after guard Markelle Fultz saw his backup point guard duties handed over to T.J. McConnell, at least for one night, a report surfaced that the former No. 1 pick would be headed to see yet another specialist to have his shoulder examined.It was shocking to say the least, and not just to fans. The team was also caught off guard by the second-year guard's decision (or his agent's decision), which is concerning to say the least. When the news hit, it got me thinking back on the long and winding road that got the Sixers to this point after drafting Fultz out of Washington less than 18 months ago. For every one I remembered, I knew there was at least one I was forgetting. So, with that in mind, I decided to go back and lay out the entirety of Fultz NBA career in one easy to reference timeline.If it can help me, someone who gets paid to keep track of this kind of stuff, then it can certainly help … [Read more...] about A definitive timeline of the Markelle Fultz saga in Philadelphia
Workout quote of the day
The biggest Sixers stories to watch heading into training camp
The usual highlights of the Sixers' first week back to work in September are a few stray quotes and jokes from the players on media day. It's an admittedly slow time of year, and without any new games to analyze following a long offseason, training camp ends up being a bit of a waiting game.But this year, the Sixers decided to pack a lot of excitement into their first week back. The surprise hiring of former player Elton Brand was the biggest story of the week, with Philadelphia finally deciding on a long-term direction for the franchise. That shoved to the side a whole lot of important details from Brett Brown's annual luncheon, updates from the players on their summer vacations, and just about anything else you can think of in Sixers world.It's go time down at the practice facility, and the Sixers are all set to put some work in before they embark on an extended preseason trip to China. Before things get going on Saturday afternoon, we're here to take you through some of the biggest … [Read more...] about The biggest Sixers stories to watch heading into training camp
Detroit Free Press marathon New Balance runner of the week: Bradley Grunewald
Bradley Grunewald Special to the Detroit Free Press Published 9:34 p.m. UTC Aug 22, 2018 Each week, the Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon chooses a runner to spotlight. Whether you’re training for a full marathon, going out on the weekend for a long run or getting back into the swing of running, the race loves to showcase its runners. The marathon is proud to partner with the following sponsors: New Balance, the Official footwear and apparel sponsor of the Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon. The Stick, a self-massage tool helping runners recover since 1988, will be sending each winner a Sprinter Stick. And SPIbelt, the bounce-free belt for carrying all of your personal items while on the run. Want to be the runner of the week or know someone who should be? Tag your pictures with #freepmarathon and #runneroftheweek on social media for a chance to be featured. More: Detroit Free Press marathon New Balance runner of the week: Lisa Hill More: … [Read more...] about Detroit Free Press marathon New Balance runner of the week: Bradley Grunewald
Help! I Can’t Stand Running in the Heat
Leslie asks: Help! I’m trying really hard to become a consistent runner. I thought running through the winter was tough, but then spring brought rain and wind and that seemed even more difficult than the cold. Now, the rising temperatures and humidity are killing my motivation! Do you have any tips to help? How do other runners do it? Advertisement - Continue Reading Below This reminds me of a quote from Alfred Wainwright, a British author and illustrator, who said, “There is no such thing as bad weather, only inadequate clothing.” While clothing won’t solve everything, having the right running gear for the current weather conditions is very important because it will help improve your comfort level, which improves your mindset.Your question also brings up another interesting aspect of training—mental toughness. When we talk about running, we focus on the physical, tangible, and measurable aspects of the sport, like training mileage or heart rate. We … [Read more...] about Help! I Can’t Stand Running in the Heat
Andre Johnson says he almost skipped Texans Ring of Honor ceremony after Bob McNair’s comments
By Matt Young Published 10:32 am, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 20', target_type: … [Read more...] about Andre Johnson says he almost skipped Texans Ring of Honor ceremony after Bob McNair’s comments