Marc J. Spears
@MarcJSpears
Sr. NBA writer @andscape @espn. @KJWines Ambassador. @HoopHall 2023. @LSU MA @SJSU BA @LangstonU Hon. Dr. @Hulu The Conversation Project. Inquiries: @CSETalent
Exclusive in @andscape: From athlete to #NBA owner, Alex Rodriguez is following in Magic Johnson’s footsteps. The new co-owner of the Minnesota #Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx hopes his Black and Hispanic team ownership trend continues. bit.ly/46c7Tv7
Here’s some of the latest on Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors’ other free agency targets. There is mutual interest with Seth Curry.
Year 1 for the Valkyries was supposed to be about laying a foundation. But midway through the season they have 10 wins, draw record-breaking crowds and are in the playoff race. ESPN feature on the surprising success of the expansion franchise: espn.com/wnba/story/_/i…
Respect legend @Mathieu_Era 🐯
There will only be one Tyrann Mathieu. Forever 7
Congrats brother @MarkJonesESPN! Hey @Hoophall 👀
Big congratulations to @MarkJonesESPN on his 35-year anniversary w/ ESPN. Mark has been a key voice in our coverage of NBA, college football and more for three and a half decades. As Mark might say... 🗣️: "Indomitable, unstoppable, and implausible."
🚨❤️🤍 BREAKING: Viktor Gyökeres to Arsenal, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties involved. Sporting accept last bid from Arsenal for €63.5m plus €10m, agent will reduce his commission. Gyökeres will sign five year deal at #AFC. He ONLY wanted Arsenal. 🇸🇪
Not quite there - but we can do it. For my friend Stuart, and all in the fight. 👊
Stuart would have turned 60 years old today, and part of his destiny was raising awareness about the disparities in #cancer research and treatment. Please help us raise $60,000 in honor of his 60th birthday so we can eliminate those disparities forever! donate.v.org/campaign/69885…
BREAKING: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who starred as Theo on "The Cosby Show," has drowned in Costa Rica, local officials say. He was 54. Read more: abcnews.link/okEXhax
Twelve-time All-Star Chris Paul has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, CAA's Steven Heumann, Ty Sullivan and Jessica Holtz told ESPN. Paul had multiple suitors, but chose the contending Clippers and their shared history in L.A. for his likely final, 21st NBA season.
ESPN story on the WNBA All-Stars’ “Pay Us What You Owe Us” shirts they wore during warmups — highlighting a major sticking point in the ongoing CBA negotiations: espn.com/wnba/story/_/i…
Stuart would have turned 60 years old today, and part of his destiny was raising awareness about the disparities in #cancer research and treatment. Please help us raise $60,000 in honor of his 60th birthday so we can eliminate those disparities forever! donate.v.org/campaign/69885…
The 20th Anniversary @NABJSports Jam is August 8 at House of Blues Cleveland. @jayshale_ Xavier @Robniceinc @DJDMILES @NABJ. Let’s Go! Tickets available of @eventbrite
Last night: A fantastic event with my bro @MarcJSpears hosting Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White for an evening with @JFW. Great wine, great people. WNBA All Star weekend in full swing.
Stephanie White being honored at the @LaCremaWines event hosted by the big bro @MarcJSpears. Talked a bit about Caitlin Clark not being able to play in the All-Star Game.
BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Deal is expected to include a player option in 2027-28 and a no-trade clause. A storybook reunion home for the 35-year-old.
Caitlin Clark shares that she will miss All Star Weekend in Indianapolis. We certainly hope to see her back and healthy soon!
a message from Caitlin Clark ❤️