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DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned a 122-84 Game 4 victory over the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals on Friday night. Dallas now trails Boston 3-1 in the series. Rookie center Dereck Lively II played well, scoring 11 points and recording 12 rebounds. Lively also made history in the game as he became the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks stayed alive in Game 4 on Friday night at the American Airlines Center, earning a 122-84 victory over the Boston Celtics. Dallas is trailing in the series 3-1 now, but they are still afloat. Luka Doncic led the charge in the game. It was a tremendous way to answer for […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic has received intense criticism since Game 3. The Dallas Mavericks dropped the game against the Boston Celtics and Doncic fouled out and struggled on the defensive end of the floor. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd was certainly not a fan of the negative Doncic takes. “Yeah, I think when you look […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks need to win on Friday night in Game 4 of the NBA Finals to avoid elimination. Doncic, though, is dealing with a thoracic contusion. Luka has played in every game this postseason despite battling various injuries. One has to imagine that the Mavs star will play in Game 4 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently acquired utility player Cavan Biggio from the Toronto Blue Jays. So what other moves will Los Angeles look to make? The Dodgers are 42-28 and hold a six-game lead in the National League West as of this story’s writing. LA’s roster features star-power and depth, so will they try to […]

Former Los Angeles Clippers players have been reacting to FX’s new show Clipped. Chris Paul previously shared his thoughts on the show, which focuses on Donald Sterling’s controversy when he was the owner of the team. JJ Redick and Jamal Crawford are the latest ex-members of the team to weigh in on Clipped. Redick played […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are looking to make history and complete a 3-0 come-from-behind NBA Finals victory. The odds may be against Dallas, but the Mavs are maintaining their confidence. Derrick Jones Jr. understands the importance of tuning out the noise and taking the series one game at a time. “Just take it one […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings were defeated 92-84 by the Seattle Storm on Thursday night. The defeat marked Dallas’ sixth consecutive loss. It has been a frustrating past couple of weeks for Dallas, but the Wings did receive a promising injury update on Thursday. Natasha Howard, who is dealing with a foot injury, is […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is still a superstar. He is one of the best players in the NBA. On Thursday, however, the Dallas Mavericks guard was asked how much he has left at 32 years old. “I haven’t even given that much thought to be honest with you,” Irving said. “It’s been the longest season […]

DALLAS — Caitlin Clark’s Team USA snub has been a talking point to say the least. Some believe Clark deserved a spot on the Olympic roster while others do not agree. NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed the topic while speaking at an NBA event in Dallas on Thursday. “I wouldn’t say I’m disappointed, but it […]

Dan Hurley recently declined the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching job offer to remain at UConn. As a result, JJ Redick has emerged as a head coaching candidate for the team once again. Redick is expected to interview for the position, but ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst thinks Redick has been interviewing for the job during […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks now trail the Boston Celtics 0-3 in the NBA Finals after dropping Game 3 by a final score of 106-99. Dallas is not prepared to give up, though. Kyrie Irving discussed the Mavericks’ mindset heading into Game 4 and explained what they need to do while using an attention-catching “metaphor.” […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic fouled out with over four minutes remaining in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Dallas cut the deficit down to three points before ultimately losing 106-99. One can only wonder how the outcome may have changed had the Mavs superstar not fouled out. Luka wasn’t pleased about the situation to say […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks jumped out to an early lead before ultimately falling behind by 21 points in the third quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Dallas made things interesting in the fourth quarter, but the Mavs ultimately lost 106-99. Luka Doncic, who fouled out with over four minutes remaining in the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks entered Wednesday’s Game 3 of the NBA Finals trailing the Boston Celtics 0-2. However, both head coaches took some time before the game to share stories about NBA legend Jerry West after “the Logo” passed away on Wednesday. “The Logo, Jerry was a gentleman to everyone,” Kidd said. “He was […]

The Atlanta Braves are staying afloat despite losing stars such as Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider to injuries. Atlanta currently holds a 35-29 record, which is good for second place in the National League East. However, they trail the Philadelphia Phillies by 10 games in the division. Regardless, Atlanta should be able to compete […]

The upcoming UFC 303 fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler is reportedly in question. The June 29th fight may end up not happening. “I know there’s a lot of anxiety, a lot of doubt, and a lot of concern about this because it’s such a big fight,” Ariel Helwani said, via MMA Fighting. “No […]

The Toronto Blue Jays recently agreed to trade infielder Cavan Biggio to the Los Angeles Dodgers after previously designating him for assignment. So what does the move mean for Toronto’s future? Just a few years ago, the Blue Jays core was expected to be among the best in baseball. Former MLB All-Stars’ sons anchored the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks need a scoring boost. Luka Doncic has played well despite battling an injury, but Dallas has not received much scoring production aside from him. Kyrie Irving could turn things around. Perhaps PJ Washington or Derrick Jones Jr. will bounce back. However, one player who could make a difference played in […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is dealing with a thoracic contusion. Doncic has continued to play through injuries for most of the postseason. So is he playing in Game 3 of the NBA Finals? Doncic was initially listed as probable for Game 2 before being downgraded to questionable. Luka ended up playing in the game […]

The Dallas Mavericks trail the Boston Celtics 0-2 heading into Game 3 of the NBA Finals. However, former teammates Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are both listed on the NBA injury report. Doncic is currently probable with a thoracic contusion. The expectation is that he will play, but Dallas will monitor the situation throughout the […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is one of the best players in the NBA. He is still searching for consistency in the 2024 NBA Finals, especially on the offensive end of the floor. Irving is shooting just over 35 percent from the field in the series so far. He has also gone 0-8 from three-point range. […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic’s injury status has received much attention so far during the NBA Finals. He’s been dealing with a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness in addition to a thoracic contusion. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, the Dallas Mavericks star received a pain-killing injection before Game 2 of the NBA Finals. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are down 0-2 in the 2024 NBA Finals. Their offensive struggles, especially three-point shooting, have been a talking point through the first two games of the series. Luka Doncic, though, has played well but has not received much help. So what is Doncic’s message to the Mavericks amid their offensive […]

JJ Redick was mentioned as a potential front-runner for the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching opportunity before Dan Hurley was involved. Hurley ended up turning down LA’s offer and ultimately stayed at UConn. Redick will now surely be linked to the position once again. The opportunity to coach the Lakers will catch his attention. They […]

Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller is expected to draw no shortage of interest ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The A’s don’t have much interest in moving the 25-year-old flame-thrower, per Jim Bowden of The Athletic. Teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles have been mentioned as possible landing destinations for Miller. […]

New York Yankees star Juan Soto is returning to the lineup. Soto suffered an injury scare on Thursday. The outfielder was dealing with an arm injury, but fortunately he dodged a serious issue. According to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, Soto is set to return to the lineup and DH against the Kansas City Royals […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to lead the National League West. LA currently holds an eight-game lead over the second place San Diego Padres. The Dodgers are cruising in the division despite important players such as Bobby Miller, Clayton Kershaw, and others out due to injuries. Miller is nearing a return, however. Miller performed fairly […]

Everyone seems to have an opinion on Caitlin Clark being snubbed from Team USA. And those opinions have often been quite passionate whether they agree with the decision or not. Dan Patrick recently shared his opinion on the matter. He expressed the belief that if any player should be upset about being snubbed it is […]

The Philadelphia Phillies currently hold one of the best records in baseball while the Houston Astros are six games under .500. The two teams may not have an opportunity for a 2022 World Series rematch in the ’24 Fall Classic unless Houston turns things around, but they could agree to a deal before the MLB […]

The Houston Astros have consistently been one of the best teams in MLB over the past few years. In 2024, though, the Astros are struggling. Houston currently owns a 30-36 record and they are on track to sell at the trade deadline barring a resurgence over the next month. As a result, players such as […]

Darren Waller, who most recently played for the New York Giants, announced his retirement on Sunday. Waller’s decision surprised a number of fans since he is only 31 years old. So what led to the Pro Bowler’s retirement decision? Waller shared a video on YouTube where he revealed a frightening health situation that occurred in […]

ARLINGTON, TX — It required two overtime periods, but the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Dallas Wings 97-90 on Sunday. The Wings had opportunities to clinch the victory but fell short in the end. It was a frustrating defeat, as the Wings fell to 3-7 overall. “It’s always tough when you play a close game like […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost 105-98 on Sunday in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. As a result, the Boston Celtics now hold a 2-0 series lead. Kyrie Irving has struggled so far in the series, and Dallas needs him to bounce back as soon as possible. Irving shot just 7-for-18 from the field and 0-for-3 […]

The Dallas Mavericks dropped Game 2 of the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics 105-98 on Sunday. The Mavs will now head back to Dallas trailing 0-2 in the series. Sunday’s affair was a frustrating loss. The Mavs had opportunities to take a lead and run with it but they could not find enough consistency […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings and Phoenix Mercury are set to play on Sunday afternoon. However, the game itself was not the only talking point before tip-off. Wings superstar Arike Ogunbowale was recently left off the Team USA Olympics roster, something that Wings head coach Latricia Trammell addressed before Sunday’s game. “I don’t like […]

The Dallas Mavericks will enter Game 2 of the NBA Finals trailing the Boston Celtics 1-0. Injuries are not expected to play a major role in Game 2, as only one player is listed on the NBA injury report between both teams. That player, however, is Luka Doncic. Doncic has been listed on the injury […]

The 2024 NBA Finals features a number of intriguing storylines. Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd might have sparked another topic of debate on Saturday after claiming that Jaylen Brown is the “best player” on the Boston Celtics, via NBA TV. “Well Jaylen is their best player,” Kidd said while speaking to reporters. “Just looking […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost 107-89 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics. Boston was seemingly in control for most of the game. The Mavs are still afloat in the series but need to make some adjustments. The Celtics were able to receive far too many open looks. The Mavs, meanwhile, were […]