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The Detroit Pistons didn’t have the best start to their Saturday night contest against the New York Knicks. Julius Randle, on the other hand, more than made himself at home in downtown Detroit. Not only did the Knicks jump out to a 26-point advantage over their beleaguered Eastern Conference brethren, but Randle outscored the Pistons […]

The United States Men’s National Team has failed to qualify for the Olympics for a third straight time, following their defeat by Honduras Sunday afternoon. Not only has the squad not made a return trip to the Summer Games since their appearance in 2008, but the USMNT has not participated in a major tournament since […]

There’s a lot to keep track of in an NBA game for players. From your defensive assignment to the offensive gameplan to ensure the tickets you got your girlfriend don’t happen to be located near the ones you got your wife. Unfortunately for Portland Trail Blazers forward Norman Powell, that list also includes remembering that […]

The Michigan Wolverines and head coach Juwan Howard are headed to the Elite Eight after obliterating the Florida State Seminoles in their Sweet Sixteen match Sunday afternoon. The Wolverines have now reached the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals four out of the last eight years and 15 times over the program’s history. For a university that carries […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry may be good, but he’s no Sue Bird. At least in the eyes of CarMax, that is. Starring in a new ad for the used-car retailer, the former MVP hilariously gets trolled when reminded just how much his career accomplishments pale in comparison to those of the WNBA legend. […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving will be available to return to the court on Monday after missing the past three contests due to a family issue, according to a report by Malika Andrews of ESPN. While the team has not revealed the exact nature of the family issue, reports have indicated that Irving and his […]

After initially agreeing to terms with Jacksonville just 11 days ago, Steelers defensive lineman Tyson Alualu has decided to back out of his deal with the Jaguars in order to resign with Pittsburgh, according to Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports. While Alualu and the Jags announced an agreement of a two-year contract worth $6 million […]

Despite trailing for much of the first half, the Baylor Bears used a late scoring surge to overcome the Villanova Wildcats Saturday afternoon and propel themselves into the Elite Eight. While other top-seeds have fallen prey to upsets, Baylor refuses to be denied. COMEBACK BEARS 🐻 (1) Baylor storms back to defeat (5) Villanova 62-51 […]

Ahead of his debut with the Chicago Bulls Saturday night against the San Antonio Spurs, Nikola Vucevic is already feeling in sync with his new teammates. Speaking with reporters two days after the Orlando Magic traded him to the Windy City, the All-Star center explained why there should be a short learning curve to adjusting […]

After months of speculation, the NBA trade deadline has finally come and gone. Though the league’s biggest stars stayed put, there was no shortage of drama and surprise, as teams across the association consolidated their rosters for the stretch run, completing an eye-popping 16 transactions on the day. With a total of 41 NBA players […]

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Less than six months after the Denver Nuggets announced themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the West following a surprising run to the conference finals, the franchise once again finds itself stuck in the second-tier of contenders, struggling to break out. While […]

No one hunts star players quite like the Los Angeles Rams. According to a report by Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Rams have agreed to terms with wide receiver DeSean Jackson. Not only does the acquisition provide quarterback Matthew Stafford with another receiving target downfield, but the move underscores the “all-in” mentality that the […]

NBA basketball can be hard under the best of circumstances. When you’re the 14-28 Orlando Magic, that difficulty rises a few notches. Especially when you’re playing against Kemba Walker, Marcus Smart, and a Boston Celtics squad that decides to do an impersonation of the Harlem Globetrotters, well, then things get really difficult. This game is […]

Whether the Miami Heat are winning or losing, center Bam Adebayo is rarely at a loss for words. Speaking with reporters following the team’s controversial loss Sunday afternoon against the Indiana Pacers, Adebayo had a blunt response when asked how he was dealing with the squad’s recent struggles, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. […]

With all of social media abuzz over the confrontation between Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo and forward Gabe Brown in the tunnel heading into the team’s locker room on Thursday night against UCLA, Spartan alumnus Draymond Green took to Twitter to shrug off the incident. As a player known for operating with a high […]

Karl-Anthony Towns may be a center, but the Minnesota big man can move as smoothly as any guard. After picking Deandre Ayton’s pocket, the Timberwolves’ center sprinted out into transition before going airborne for a ferocious dunk that gave Minnesota an early advantage against the Phoenix Suns Thursday night. In the battle of the former […]

Adding to what has already been a busy offseason, the New York Jets announced Thursday night that they had agreed to terms with defensive back Lamarcus Joyner, according to a report by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Signed to a one-year deal worth $4.5 million, Joyner’s addition to the team’s secondary would seem to solidify […]

Only one game into the NCAA Tournament, the madness has already begun. After trailing for much of the game–and facing a double-digit first-half deficit–the Drake Bulldogs escaped their match against the Wichita State Shockers to propel themselves into the round of 64. For a team that hadn’t won a game in March Madness since 1971, […]

Whether Trevor Bauer is reading the lineup card with one eye or two, the Dodgers’ high-priced free-agent addition should see the same thing: Clayton Kershaw, not Bauer, will be the team’s Opening Day starter. As manager Dave Roberts explained to reporters at the team’s spring training camp in Arizona, the decision to place the long-time […]

It turns out, to move forward, Michigan needed to look to the past. In only his second year coaching the squad, Juwan Howard returned the Wolverines to a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, marking the first time the program achieved the ranking since Howard’s playing days with the university in 1993. Hopefully, this […]

No one could ever accuse Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler of taking plays lightly. After stealing the opening jump ball from the considerably taller Nikola Vucevic, the 6-foot-7 Butler let loose a primal scream like it was the last play of the game rather than the first. Turns out Jimmy Buckets enjoys jumping as much […]

There will be no dancing for either the Duke Blue Devils or Kentucky Wildcats this March, as the selection committee left the two programs out of the NCAA Tournament field. While it had been assumed for most of the year that the Wildcats would fail to qualify for an at-large bid given their paltry 9-16 […]

It looks like the Chicago Bears plan to move on from Mitchell Trubisky, according to a report by Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. While it is unclear what the Bears’ long-term plan is at the position, the team is believed to be monitoring the situation in Seattle surrounding Russell Wilson. Additionally, Chicago has […]

Even with only one good leg, Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson looks like he can still knock down some jump shots. Wandering onto the court during Sunday’s pregame warmups, the injured Thompson fired up a couple of midrange shots prior to the start of the Warriors’ match against the Utah Jazz. While making sure […]

According to a report by Katherine Acquavella of CBS Sports, New York Yankees utilityman Miguel Andujar’s roster spot could be in jeopardy due to a lingering wrist injury. Andujar will see a hand specialist on Monday to determine the extent of the damage. The wrist injury proves to be another obstacle in trying to gain […]

PGA member Brendon Todd isn’t having the best day of his career at the Player’s Championship Sunday afternoon. Stepping up to the infamous 17th hole at Sawgrass, a course and hole renowned for its difficulty, Todd had hoped to inch his way into a top 30 finish in the tournament. Unfortunately for the veteran golfer, […]

While the Brooklyn Nets continue to rack up wins, James Harden is continuing his assault on the league’s all-time scoring record. Not only did the perennial All-Star score 24 points to pace the Nets to a five-point victory over the Detroit Pistons Saturday night, but he passed Celtics legend Larry Bird for 34th place on […]

Regardless of the score, you can always count on LaMelo Ball to put on a show. With the Charlotte Hornets taking on the Toronto Raptors Saturday night, the rookie point guard fired a gorgeous no-look pass to Gordon Hayward for a bucket that left the Raptors sputtering in place long after the ball hit the […]

Boxing legend “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler has passed away at the age of 66, according to a statement put out by his wife, Kay. While an exact cause of death is unknown at this point, TMZ Sports reported that Hagler was taken to the hospital Saturday morning after experiencing chest pains and breathing trouble. The former […]

New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett exploded for a career-high 32 points on 12-of-21 shooting Saturday afternoon, pacing the team past the Oklahoma City Thunder and propelling them back above the .500 mark. While Barrett’s transformation into a key contributor for the Knicks is a pleasant surprise given the lack of production in his rookie […]

Since entering the league in 2013, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has elevated himself from a late first-round draft pick to one of the most stifling interior defenders in the NBA. While the big man boasts tremendous athleticism and first-rate defensive instincts, it’s his competitiveness that, according to head coach Quin Snyder, may be the […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide rallied from a 15-point second-half deficit against the Tennessee Volunteers to secure a place in the SEC Conference Championship Game. Alabama entered the conference playoff as the perennial favorite to win the SEC championship. The Volunteers gave the Crimson Tide all they could handle. They held the lead until a late-game […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart returned to the court Thursday night against the Brooklyn Nets, more than five weeks and 18 games since he last played. While Brad Stevens and the rest of the coaching staff held the two-way sparkplug for the Celtics on a minutes restriction to ease him back into the rhythm of […]

In many ways, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ quest to repeat has gone anything but according to plan. From navigating stringent Covid-19 protocols to dealing with an array of injuries, to even contending with the rise of a new championship contender in the Western Conference, the Lakers’ road to the Finals has featured […]

New Orlean Pelicans big man Zion Williamson may not have been apart of the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest this past weekend, but that doesn’t mean the forward can’t throw it down with the best of them. Playing in the team’s opening game of the second half of the season, Zion posterized Minnesota’s Jake Layman with […]

Whether it’s the regular season, the NBA Playoffs, or the NBA All-Star Game, LeBron James continues his assault on an array of all-time records. In earning his fourth assist in Sunday’s exhibition match, LeBron passed Detroit Piston great Isiah Thomas for third place in the assists leaderboard in the All-Star Game, according to ESPN Statistics […]

Stephen Curry is so good that even Damian Lillard can’t fully believe it. Minutes after beating Mike Conley in the three-point challenge at the buzzer, Curry stepped back onto the court and buried a no-look shot from behind the arc in the first quarter of Sunday’s All-Star game. While the 3-pointer got the crowd on […]

Not only did the Brooklyn Nets steal the news cycle on All-Star Sunday by signing Blake Griffin; the team managed to retain cap flexibility at the same time by getting the big man to agree to a veteran minimum deal. In slotting Griffin into the roster on a minimum contract, Brooklyn will still retain both […]

A resolution of Zach Ertz’s situation could be decided in the coming days, according to a report from Michael Silver. While it is still unclear which team will ultimately succeed in acquiring the former Pro-Bowl tight end, multiple franchises have contacted the Philadelphia Eagles in the hope of completing a trade over the coming week. […]