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The Brooklyn Nets are sitting in the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference. If the current 7-8 matchup were to hold, the Nets would travel to Toronto to play the Raptors in the play-in tournament, with the winner getting the No. 7 seed in the playoffs. The loser would then face the winner of […]

The Golden State Warriors finally got back in the win column on Tuesday night, blowing out the Los Angeles Clippers to the tune of a 112-97 final score. Klay Thompson was one of three Warriors players to hit the 20-point mark in the win, and he got an on-court interview with the TNT crew after […]

It wouldn’t be Aaron Rodgers without some drama involving his new contract. Pat McAfee initially reported Rodgers’ decision to return to the Green Bay Packers, but he didn’t offer up any contract details. NFL Media’s Ian Rapaport did, reporting a four-year deal worth $200 million overall and with $153 million in guaranteed money, which would […]

The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks just worked out one of the biggest trades in NFL history, with Russell Wilson going from the Seahawks to the Broncos in this blockbuster deal. In addition to a bunch of draft picks being involved, the Seahawks also got three players back in the Wilson trade: Drew Lock, Noah […]

Aaron Rodgers dragged his decision out right up until Tuesday’s franchise tag deadline, but he has ultimately decided to return to the Green Bay Packers on a historic new contract. Pat McAfee first broke the news that Rodgers would be returning to the Packers, and then NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport dropped the bombshell on the […]

The Brooklyn Nets continue to stumble along as the postseason draws closer and closer. While Kevin Durant is back in the lineup, Kyrie Irving is still a part-time player and Ben Simmons isn’t ready to make his debut yet because of a back issue. Now, a key veteran in LaMarcus Aldridge is dealing with a […]

We have a blockbuster trade in the WNBA, with the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever pulling off a huge deal Tuesday featuring center Teaira McCowan going from the Fever to the Wings and multiple first-round picks changing hands. Here are the details: In return Indiana is getting Dallas' two first-round in the '22 WNBA draft […]

The Philadelphia 76ers moved to 5-0 with both Joel Embiid and James Harden in the lineup with an impressive 121-106 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Embiid poured in 43 points, while Harden nearly notched a triple-double with 16 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds. Harden also tied Reggie Miller for third-most 3-pointers […]

Manchester United will face off against Manchester City in the Manchester derby on Sunday. Amid rumblings about his status for this heavyweight bout, fans want to know: Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing vs. Manchester City in the Manchester derby. Is Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo playing vs. Manchester City Unfortunately, Ronaldo has been ruled out of Sunday’s […]

It was an emotional day at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday as Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski coached his final home game at the hallowed arena. Unfortunately, Hubert Davis’ North Carolina Tar Heels spoiled the party, coming away with an impressive 94-81 road victory over the fourth-ranked Blue Devils. Emotions were high, and […]

Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington used to be the best of friends, but now there’s major beef between them that isn’t going away anytime soon. Masvidal was hoping to get the better of Covington on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 272, only to get walloped in a unanimous decision.  Afterward, Masvidal expressed […]

Colby Covington didn’t think he put on his best performance against old friend Jorge Masvidal in the main event of UFC 272 on Saturday night, but he still picked up a dominant victory via unanimous decision. After beating down Masvidal, Covington had some words for Dustin Poirier, via ESPN’s Marc Raimondi: Afterward, Covington called out […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James put his struggling team on his back on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors, dropping 56 points in a thrilling comeback victory to finally give the Lakers a win after the All-Star break. Even amid a disappointing Lakers season, this was just yet another reminder of how special […]

Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers are in the bad place right now. The Lakers were blown out once again on Thursday, this time by the Los Angeles Clippers. After the game, Westbrook took part in quite the eventful media session. Westbrook got into it with a reporter and was defiant throughout, addressing his […]

Antonio Brown can’t stop, won’t stop making headlines. The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver has apparently taken to wearing a mask around these days. And, no, this isn’t just like a normal mask to fight against COVID-19. This is a mask that covers his entire face and doesn’t seem to be easy to see […]

Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver is set to be interviewed by the lawyers leading the investigation into him and the franchise, according to ESPN’s Baxter Holmes. The NBA launched an investigation into Sarver and the Suns last November after ESPN published an in-depth report featuring “allegations of racism and misogyny in a sometimes hostile and […]

The Chicago Bulls are sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference with a 39-23 record, despite a number of key injuries that have threatened to derail their season. Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso and Patrick Williams have all missed extended time, with all three players still sidelined as they work toward returning before the playoffs. […]

The Miami Heat are traveling to Brooklyn to take on the Nets in Kevin Durant’s much-anticipated return to the lineup on Thursday night. This comes after Jimmy Butler and Co. choked away a late 14-point lead against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Butler is apparently dealing with a left big toe injury, which could help […]

Jack Harlow has a song called “Tyler Herro” and recently took part in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, so is it really a big surprise that he’s being cast in a starring role in 20th Century’s White Men Can’t Jump reboot? Deadline reports Harlow nabbed the Woody Harrelson role for the film in rather “exceptional” […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is making his return to the court after missing just shy of six weeks with a sprained MCL in his left knee. Durant hasn’t played since Jan. 15 but will suit up against the Eastern Conference-leading Miami Heat on Thursday night. Durant spoke to the media Thursday morning ahead of […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young suffered a nasty-looking ankle injury in Tuesday’s loss to the Boston Celtics. While Young ultimately returned to the game, he was initially listed as questionable for Thursday’s home game against the Chicago Bulls. So, everybody wants to know: Is Trae Young playing tonight vs. the Bulls? *Watch NBA games LIVE […]

It looked like the Miami Heat were going to pull off a statement road win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, leading by 14 points midway through the fourth quarter. The Heat were then outscored 21-6 by the Bucks the rest of the way to suffer a last-second loss 120-119. It sure would have […]

The Milwaukee Bucks looked dead in the water in the fourth quarter against the visiting Heat on Wednesday night, trailing 113-99 with under six minutes to play. The defending champions then flipped a switch, going on a 21-6 surge to finish the game to secure a shocking 120-119 win. Jrue Holiday capped off the game […]

The Wisconsin Badgers have lived a charmed life in 2021-22, winning just about every single close game in a season full of them. It was only fitting that the No. 10 Badgers would clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title by winning yet another nail-biter. Wisconsin hosted the No. 8 Purdue Boilermakers […]

Everybody wants to know when Ben Simmons will make his debut for the Brooklyn Nets after coming over in a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. While Simmons always was going to need some time to ramp up after not playing all season, he’s now also dealing with a troublesome back issue that has thrown a […]

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich made a significant move last week when he handed off ownership of the club to its charitable foundation and trustees after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But with the pressure ramping up amid the ongoing war and a possible personal sanction on the way, Abramovich is now considering selling Chelsea, according to […]

The Chicago Bulls are 39-23 on the season, which is good for second place in the Eastern Conference. However, a troubling trend has emerged: a consistent failure to beat top teams. The Bulls dropped to 6-15 against teams in the top six from both conferences after an ugly road loss to the Miami Heat on […]

The Chicago Blackhawks were the darlings of the NHL not too long ago, but the organization’s reputation has gone down the drain thanks in large part to the Kyle Beach sexual assault investigation that resulted in the resignation of general manager Stan Bowman last year. Kyle Davidson was elevated to interim GM, and now the […]

The New York Liberty were hit with a record-breaking $500,000 fine for the use of charter flights throughout the second half of last season, a violation of the WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement. While this penalty already seems crazy enough, Sports Illustrated’s Howard Megdal outlines other floated punishments that were even more punitive. Some of these […]

Monday was a tragic day in Sacramento as a man walked into a church and killed three of his children during what appeared to be a supervised visit. He also killed the adult accompanying the children before turning the gun on himself, leaving five total people dead. This tragedy left the community stunned and saddened, […]

Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant put on another show Monday night, following up a career-high 46 points against the Chicago Bulls with a new career-high mark of 52 points against the San Antonio Spurs. In the process of scoring those 52 points, Morant put forth several candidates for highlight of the year, including […]

Playing without Draymond Green and Klay Thompson, the Golden State Warriors built up a 21-point lead against the Dallas Mavericks at home on Sunday. Unfortunately, the Warriors melted down in the fourth quarter and suffered an ugly 107-101 loss. The Dubs’ bench was especially poor in the defeat, with Jordan Poole scoring just four points […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson was initially listed as questionable for Sunday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks with an illness. The shooting guard missed Saturday’s practice, so Warriors fans are wondering: Is Klay Thompson playing tonight vs. the Mavs? Is Warriors’ Klay Thompson playing vs. Mavs Unfortunately, the sharpshooter has been ruled out […]

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a disappointing 126-123 loss at home to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night, despite the continued absences of Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons. Kyrie Irving led the Nets with 38 points as the Bucks struggled to slow down the visitors. This was especially true in the third quarter, which saw Brooklyn […]

This season isn’t going well for Jim Boeheim and the Syracuse Orange, with Saturday’s 25-point loss at home to the No. 7 Duke Blue Devils on a wild day of college basketball just the latest setback. While some have wondered if the 77-year-old coach is ready to call it quits, he’s adamantly against it. The […]

It’s not quite March yet, but Saturday was full of madness in college basketball. The No. 1 Gonzaga Bulldogs’ 67-57 loss on the road to No. 23 Saint Mary’s capped off a stunning day of upsets across the country, with a record seven top-10 teams losing. It was also the first time the top six […]

Many people had been wondering what Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin would say about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Well, Ovechkin finally faced the media on Friday and was asked directly about it. The Capitals star mostly tried to deflect, though he acknowledged a desire for this conflict to end soon and for there to be […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George hasn’t played since Dec. 22 because of a torn UCL in his right elbow. There was speculation that George could wind up missing the rest of the season, but he still seems to be on track to return at some point in March. Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes said as […]

Tristan Thompson is new to the Chicago Bulls, but he’s very familiar with the scoring exploits of DeMar DeRozan, who’s in the midst of a historic heater. DeRozan gave Chicago a sixth straight win with a 112-108 triumph over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night, which was also Thompson’s Bulls debut. After DeRozan scored 37 […]