CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Point guard Jeremy Lin is hoping to find some stability with the Charlotte Hornets. The five-year NBA veteran said he has no regrets about leaving the New York Knicks after the 2012 season to sign with the Houston Rockets during a news conference yesterday. But he made it pretty clear he’s ready to find the right fit.
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — New Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey used his first state-of-the-league address to praise the league for leading the way in athletics as well as on social issues. Sankey also touted the rapidly growing SEC Network, which helped the league earn record revenue last year.
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Derek Mason says Vanderbilt underwent an offseason transformation. His coaching staff certainly did. Mason approaches his second season with the Commodores with four new coaches, including both coordinators. The former Stanford defensive coordinator is now running his own defense.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies have signed All-Star center Marc Gasol to a multi-year contract, fulfilling the team’s top priority this offseason. The team announced Gasol’s signing yesterday. General manager Chris Wallace says Gasol has been a pillar both of the team and the Memphis community, making this a great day for both.
