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PORTLAND, Ore. -- Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry believes that Ray Allen, the all-time 3-point leader who announced his retirement this week, is in a class by himself.To me, hes the greatest shooter ever because of his longevity, Curry told ESPN of the future Hall of Famers career. He did it year-to-year and he got up on his shot. Thats what made him different. He was a special player.Allen, 41, made an NBA-record 2,973 triples during an 18-year career with one of the prettiest shooting strokes. He won two NBA titles and was a 10-time All-Star.When Currys father, Dell Curry, played for the Milwaukee Bucks during the 1998-99 campaign, Allen would challenge the 10-year-old Curry to shooting contests.Those were fun times, Stephen Curry said.Last week Curry became the fastest player to knock down 1,600 3-pointers, achieving the mark in 497 games. Allen previously held the record at 693 games. With good health, Curry, at 1,610 treys made, has a legitimate shot at surpassing Allen to become the all-time leader.Its on Currys radar.He gives me something to shoot for, Curry said to ESPN. Thats a goal of mine. . -- The Sacramento Kings are set to become the first major professional sports franchise to accept Bitcoin virtual currency for ticket and merchandise purchases. . That gave fans outside Joe Louis Arena another chance to ask for autographs from the 19-year-old whose stardom in the NHL has arrived earlier than most expected. . The native of Mont-Tremblant, Que., captured a World Cup downhill event Saturday, his second this year and fifth career victory on the circuit. . -- New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis is retiring after a 16-year career to become the goalie coach for the Los Angeles Galaxy. . LOUIS -- Cardinals cleanup hitter Allen Craig says hes recovered from a foot injury and ready to be put on St. NEW YORK -- Six players have been declared eligible for the NFLs supplemental draft, which will be held July 14.Defensive linemen RaZahn Howard of Purdue and Cameron Walton of Concordia (Alabama), which shut down its program last year; running back Jalen Overstreet of Sam Houston State; defensive back Tee Shepard of Ole Miss; wide receiver Rashaun Simonise of Calgary, Alberta (Canada); and long-snapper Eddie DAntuonoo of Virginia Tech received approval from the league Friday.ddddddddddddAny team selecting one of these players would forfeit a matching pick in the 2017 regular draft.Overstreet, who first attended Texas, was indicted in 2016 in that state on a felony charge of credit or debit card abuse. ' ' '
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