Author: successsport360
On Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers grabbed a massive win over the Memphis Grizzlies, giving them the tiebreaker over the team. It was the kind of win that Los Angeles desperately needed, and they found a way to make it happen. The win allowed them to stay in the No. 4 spot of the Western Conference playoff picture, taking a full game lead over Memphis. But prior to this win, the Lakers hadn’t been playing overly well, and it’s hurt them in the standings. But ahead of the crucial game in Memphis, Lakers head coach JJ Redick called a meeting…
Mikaela Shiffrin is widely regarded as one of the greatest skiers of all time, with a slew of World Cup titles and Olympic medals to her name. But despite her many successes on the slopes, there’s one thing that Shiffrin just can’t live without – and it’s not her skis, nor her boyfriend, Norwegian skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde. So, what is this mysterious thing that Shiffrin can’t get enough of? The answer might surprise you: it’s her beloved dog, Abby! In a recent interview, Shiffrin revealed that Abby, her adorable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, is her constant companion and confidante.…
Lindsey Vonn is widely regarded as one of the greatest skiers of all time, but even the most successful athletes face setbacks and failures. In Vonn’s case, her epic fail was a devastating knee injury that almost ruined her career. It was 2013, and Vonn was at the height of her powers, having just won her fourth World Cup overall title. But during a training run in Austria, disaster struck. Vonn crashed, tearing her ACL and MCL in her right knee. The injury was so severe that Vonn was forced to undergo surgery and embark on a long and grueling…
Lindsey Vonn has made a successful return to competitive skiing, finishing second in the World Cup Super-G finals in Sun Valley, Idaho. This achievement is a testament to her hard work and dedication, and has inspired countless fans around the world. Vonn’s return to the slopes was met with skepticism by some, who questioned whether she could still compete at a high level. However, she has proven her doubters wrong, and has shown that she is still a force to be reckoned with in the world of alpine skiing. Vonn’s success is not just about her own personal achievements, but…
In a shocking revelation, ski legend Lindsey Vonn has admitted that she almost threw in the towel on her historic comeback season – and her marriage. The 40-year-old athlete, who recently finished her season with a second-place finish in a World Cup super-G race, made the stunning confession in an exclusive interview. Vonn, who tied the knot with NHL player P.K. Subban in 2019, revealed that the pressures of her comeback season took a toll on her personal life. “There were times when I felt like I was losing myself in the process,” Vonn admitted. “I was so focused on…
Lindsey Vonn’s comeback season has ended on a bittersweet note. The ski legend finished with a historic second-place finish in a World Cup super-G race, becoming the oldest female Alpine ski racer to earn a World Cup podium spot by nearly six years. However, her celebration is tempered by the heartbreaking news that her beloved dog, Lucy, has failing kidneys. Lucy, a 9-year-old Cavalier King Charles spaniel, has been Vonn’s loyal travel companion and has even accompanied her to the Olympics. Vonn admitted that the prognosis isn’t good and that she needs to spend time with Lucy, changing her plans…
The Lakers converted Jordan Goodwin from a two-way deal to a two-year standard contract on Thursday, which means he’ll now be eligible to play in the playoffs. This move was weeks in the making. The Lakers just needed to time it correctly to leave themselves enough financial wiggle room under the second apron to make additional moves as the Luka Dončić trade hard-capped them at the second apron.) Goodwin will only have a $223,718 cap hit this season, which puts the Lakers roughly $670,000 below the second apron. Minimum contracts prorate based on how many days are left in the…
The Detroit Pistons’ young core took a huge step forward on Friday with a 133-122 win over the first place Cleveland Cavaliers that had Pistons fans talking. The Pistons were able to get the job done despite Cade Cunningham’s ongoing struggles with a left calf contusion injury that kept him out of the Pistons’ lineup yet again. Prior to the game, a Detroit Pistons reporter noticed something interesting about rookie number five overall draft pick Ron Holland that provided a window into the athletic rookie’s thought process as a player. Holland honored Kobe Bryant in a unique way prior to…
The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks shook up the NBA world when they agreed on a trade deal that involved Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. The Mavericks made the decision to move on from Doncic before he had even entered his prime, leaving many scratching their heads. On the other hand, the Lakers traded a champion in Davis, but there was little to no excitement in Dallas about it as the Mavs fans were angry due to Doncic being traded. In the immediate aftermath of the trade, it had been claimed that nobody had known anything about it and…
The Los Angeles Lakers will soon approach a vital summer. Whether they win it all this season or fall short, the plan is to retool and build the best roster possible alongside Luka Doncic and possibly LeBron James. While the Lakers have had a solid season, they clearly have holes on their roster. This means this summer will be crucial for the Lakers to build the best roster and truly compete next season. L.A. could be one or two pieces away from being one of the favorites next season. One of those pieces that the Lakers truly need is a…