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Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has suffered a meniscus injury in his left knee, according to the team (h/tSam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints). “Joel Embiid suffered an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee, per Sixers official. In consultation with the team medical staff and several leading specialists, he will be OUT through the […]

Kevin Durant dominated in his first return to Barclays Center after being traded to the Phoenix Suns last year, leading his team to a rousing 136-120 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The two-time NBA Finals MVP was the best player on the floor Wednesday night and it wasn’t particularly close. Durant scored a game-high 33 […]

Caitlin Clark has a convincing case as the best women’s college basketball player of the modern era. The University of Iowa superstar is averaging 32.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 1.7 steals this season, connecting on 40.7% of an unbelievable 13.1 three-point attempts per game—both career-highs. She led the Hawkeyes to the National Championship […]

Victor Wembanyama has barely begun scratching the surface of unprecedented physical tools and burgeoning all-around talent that made him among the most hyped NBA draft prospects of all-time. After beginning his rookie season playing power forward almost exclusively, the San Antonio Spurs moved the 7’4 phenom to center in early December, a long-awaited decision that […]

No one is shocked the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are meeting in Super Bowl LVIII. The core of these teams didn’t just battle for the Vince Lombardi Trophy four years ago, but entered the 2023 season as favorites to rep their respective conference at the biggest event in sports. The Philadelphia Eagles […]

Jonathan Kuminga owns the distinction as Golden State’s best all-around athlete by now, and it’s not particularly close. The more comfortable he gets on the floor, the more frequently the 21-year-old is tapping into his otherworldly physical tools on both sides of the ball. It’s getting scary for opponents. Far more frightening for Warriors foes? […]

So much for Draymond Green’s lack of size dooming him as the Golden State Warriors’ full-time starting center. If Joel Embiid can’t exploit Dubs up front, it’s safe to say their new starting lineup will be just fine in that regard as the season continues. Opening at small-ball five next to Jonathan Kuminga and Andrew […]

There’s a chance the Golden State Warriors look a bit different once the trade deadline finally comes and goes. Leading up to February 8th, though, the Dubs are finally set to give an extended look to the lineup that’s broadly considered their best. Before Tuesday’s matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers, Steve Kerr told reporters that […]

Was there really any doubt Patrick Mahomes would close out the Baltimore Ravens with another trip to the Super Bowl on the line? Well, considering the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t score after halftime during their 17-10 win over Baltimore in the AFC Championship Game, it’s fair to assume the numbers indicated there was a chance […]

The Golden State Warriors still may make a tangential move or two at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. The notion of Golden State pushing its chips in for a major win-now deal in hopes of vaulting Stephen Curry and company toward realistic title contention this season, though, seems to be fading by the day. Case […]

The San Francisco 49ers will be forced to punch their ticket to the Super Bowl without a key defender. Linebacker Oren Burks is “not expected to play” in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game against the Detroit Lions due to a shoulder injury, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Burks was listed as questionable vs. Detroit on San […]

Former NHL player Alex Formenton has turned himself into authorities after police previously instructed he and four teammates from Canada’s 2018 World Juniors team to surrender in connection with an alleged sexual assault. Formenton, 24, arrived at police headquarter in London, Ontario on Sunday, according to Robyn Doolittle of The Globe and Mail. He was […]

The Golden State Warriors lost another heartbreaker on Saturday night, falling 145-144 to the Los Angeles Lakers in an instant double-overtime classic. The defeat marked the second time in three nights Golden State went to overtime at Chase Center against a California rival, coming on the feels of Thursday’s 134-133 loss to the Sacramento Kings. […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis were initially listed as questionable to play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ primetime matchup with the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Saturday. Fortunately, they were soon upgraded to available for the contest. For what it’s worth, it’s not a big surprise since the Lakers have made their superstar […]

Ohio State football has landed another potential difference-maker from the high school class of 2025. Four-star offensive tackle Carter Lowe pledged to the Buckeyes on Saturday, making his announcement on a YouTube live stream in partnership with 247 Sports. Lowe chose Ohio State among a top-five comprised of college football powerhouses Michigan, Alabama, Georgia and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks officially introduced Doc Rivers as their new head coach on Saturday. Speaking with reporters alongside general manager Jon Horst, the longtime NBA coach-turned-ESPN broadcaster began his introductory press conference by expressing how much it means to him to be back in Milwaukee, where he played college ball at Marquette. “I love Milwaukee. […]

The Detroit Pistons and former assistant general manager Robert Murphy are being sued by an ex-employee who alleges she was subject to sexual harassment and a “brutal assault” by Murphy during her time with the organization. DeJanai Raska filed a civil rights lawsuit on Friday in Detroit U.S. District Court, naming the Pistons and Murphy […]

Luka Doncic’s historic statement on Friday night surely wasn’t about the Atlanta Hawks. The Dallas Mavericks superstar controversially had a fan ejected from a 132-109 loss to the Phoenix Suns the last time he took the floor, then offered up a mea culpa for his actions during a Thursday segment on TNT’s Inside the NBA. […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Sacramento Kings didn’t draft Keegan Murray as a defensive answer. Coming out of Iowa after a dominant sophomore season, the No. 4 overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft was billed as a ready-made multi-level scorer, with feathery touch on his jumper, underrated finishing craft and a developing off-dribble game. The […]

The NBA has released the Golden State Warriors’ updated schedule for 2023-24 after two previous games were postponed due to the sudden, tragic passing of assistant coach Dejan Milojevic. Golden State’s originally scheduled road game against the Utah Jazz for January 17th has been moved to February 15th at 6:00 p.m. (PT). The Warriors also […]

Trae Young is set for another battle with draft-night foil Luka Doncic. The Atlanta Hawks star sat out his team’s last two games while recovering from a concussion and was initially listed as questionable to play in Friday’s matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. Just a couple hours before tipoff at State Farm Arena, though, Atlanta […]

SAN FRANCISCO — It’s the end of an era in the Bay Area—not because the Golden State Warriors near decade-long dynasty has effectively come to an end, though. There’s still half a season to be played and many difficult personnel decisions to make this summer before that development could come to an unfortunate pass. But […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Kuminga caught the ball just past halfcourt with a clear lane to the rim as the Sacramento Kings frantically set their defense. He’d lived in the paint all night long, proving too quick, strong and crafty for the Kings to stop when he put the ball on the deck with a […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Kuminga is playing the best basketball of his young career. The Golden State Warriors’ electric, high-flying forward is averaging 24.3 points and seven rebounds over his last four games, with scorching shooting marks of 66.1% overall, 58.3% from beyond the arc and 80.0% at the free throw line. He’s made his […]

The Atlanta Falcons sent shockwaves across the NFL on Thursday, naming former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator and Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris their new head coach. The widespread surprise of his hiring certainly isn’t related to Morris’ qualifications. He’s not only one of the most respected defensive minds in football, but also […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are 3.5-point underdogs in Sunday’s AFC Championship battle with MVP frontrunner Lamar Jackson and the top-seeded Baltimore Ravens. Don’t worry about John Harbaugh’s team taking the defending Super Bowl champions lightly, though. Despite a mediocre regular season highlighted by widespread struggles of the most maligned receiving corps in football, Marlon Humphrey […]

Jonathan Kuminga made history in the Golden State Warriors’ rousing 134-112 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. The third-year forward scored 25 points, grabbed nine rebounds, swiped two steals and blocked two shots at Chase Center, staking a forceful claim as the best player on the floor. But Kuminga’s dominant performance will live in […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors returned to basketball in roaring fashion Wednesday night, honoring the late Dejan Milojevic with a 134-112 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. A whopping seven players scored in double-figures for the Dubs, who shot 56.5% overall and went 16-of-33 from beyond the arc in one of their most dominant […]

There’s no single, overarching explanation behind the Golden State Warriors’ struggles through the first half of 2023-24. Draymond Green’s multiple suspensions and an ongoing rash of injuries to key contributors like Chris Paul, Moses Moody and Gary Payton II certainly haven’t made things easier. Steve Kerr was unable to settle on a full-time starting lineup […]

The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t wait long before finding their replacement for Brian Callahan. Just two days after the former Bengals offensive coordinator was hired as the Tennessee Titans’ new head coach, Cincinnati has reportedly named longtime quarterback coach Dan Pitcher as Callahan’s successor. The #Bengals have their replacement for OC Brian Callahan in their building: […]

Just a couple hours after the Miami Dolphins parted ways with veteran defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, multiple sources are already floating his potential replacement in South Beach. Former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley has been linked to the Dolphins’ suddenly vacant defensive coordinator in the immediate wake of Miami mutually parting ways with […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got one of their most impressive wins of the season on Tuesday, catching fire from beyond the arc en route to a 153-124 victory over the Utah Jazz. Zion Williamson was the only Pelicans regular not to take a three-pointer, but his fingerprints were still all over New Orleans’ most potent offensive […]

The 41-player pool of candidates for USA Basketball’s 2024 Paris Olympics roster has officially been unveiled, with many of basketball’s biggest, brightest, longest-shining stars set to compete for one of 12 final spots. It’s clear LeBron James wants play in France after Team USA’s dispiriting showing at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, even going so […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s hands-on role in the Milwaukee Bucks’ choosing Mike Budenholzer’s successor was hardly a secret. The two-time MVP was directly involved in his team’s offseason coaching search, his status as an organizational pillar and uncertain contractual future prompting ownership to give Antetokounmpo a major say in who would roam the Bucks’ sidelines going forward. […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors will be back on the floor Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks, suiting up for the first time since the tragic passing of beloved assistant coach Dejan Milojevic. Asked Monday how Golden State will forge ahead amid the grieving process, an emotional Steve Kerr imagined what ‘Deki’ would’ve […]

SAN FRANCISCO — There’s no right or wrong way for the Golden State Warriors to resume their season following the shocking death of beloved assistant coach Dejan Milojevic. Monday marks not even a week since “Deki,” as the late Serbian legend is known in basketball circles and to family and friends, suffered a heart attack […]

Novak Djokovic has once again etched his name in the tennis history books next to a longtime rival. Pleased as he is to make more history at the Australian Open, though, it’s safe to say the 36-year-old is far more concerned with leaving Melbourne with another title. Djokovic made quick of Adriano Mannarino on Sunday, […]

Rumors about the New Orleans Pelicans’ interest in Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen persist. As the February 8th trade deadline fast approaches, the former All-Star center has reportedly been “commonly associated” with the Pelicans as management scours the league for a long-term option in the middle next to Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. “Jarrett […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are still seeking a star-level upgrade before the trade deadline comes and goes. With a dearth of marquee two-way impact players available leading up to February 8th after OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam found new homes, though, Daryl Morey is also eyeing the possibility of more subtle reinforcements—specifically, a backup point guard […]