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Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks are preparing for a crucial Game 5 clash in Oklahoma City. The Mavs and Oklahoma City Thunder are currently tied 2-2 in their Western Conference Semifinals series. Dallas lost Game 4 100-96 after leading for most of the contest. Irving has no shortage of playoff experience and understands that […]

The Dallas Wings are set to begin the 2024 WNBA season on Wednesday at home against the Chicago Sky. The game is already sold out as excitement looms for the new campaign. Wings rookies Jacy Sheldon and Jaelyn Brown recently shared their thoughts as they prepare to make their WNBA regular season debuts, via the […]

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley exited Sunday’s game after an injury scare. He felt tightness in his left side and was removed from the contest as a result. Braves manager Brian Snitker shared a positive update on Riley Tuesday, via David O’Brien of The Athletic. “Austin Riley felt ‘much better’ today and was even […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 100-96 by the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Monday. Dallas was unable to find a rhythm offensively. The Mavs’ defensive effort, though, was impressive. They kept the Thunder in check for most of the game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander seemingly couldn’t miss in […]

Kodai Senga was selected to the 2023 National League All-Star team and finished second in NL Rookie of the Year voting last season. The New York Mets were hopeful that Senga would lead the rotation once again in 2024. However, Senga has not pitched yet in 2024 due to an injury. He has been battling […]

DALLAS — The Oklahoma City Thunder earned a huge Game 4 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Oklahoma City won the game 100-96 and now their Western Conference Semifinals series is even at two games apiece. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City to the victory. Gilgeous-Alexander performed at an elite level. Mavericks stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie […]

DALLAS —  Defense told the story in Game 4 of the Dallas Mavericks-Oklahoma City Thunder Western Conference Semifinals series. Dallas did not let the Thunder have anything easy around the basket. Nevertheless, the Thunder defeated the Mavs 100-96 in Game 4 to even the series up at two games each. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and PJ Washington have led the way for the Dallas Mavericks against the Oklahoma City Thunder in their Western Conference Semifinals series. However, Tim Hardaway Jr. has played an impactful role as well. Hardaway is inconsistent at times. He scored just two points in Game 1 before dropping 17 […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic continues to battle multiple injury concerns. Yet, he continues to play and is giving everything he has on the floor. Doncic admitted that “everything” was hurting after the Mavericks’ 105-101 Game 3 victory. “I’m battling out there, man. I think I’m battling,” Doncic said after Game 3. “I’m […]

The Los Angeles Lakers moved on from Darvin Ham and are now searching for their next head coach. According to Adrian Wojnarowski and Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Lakers are expected to begin reaching out to candidates soon. Miami Heat assistant Chris Quinn, New Orleans Pelicans assistant James Borrego, and former player JJ Redick were […]

Former NBA player JJ Redick has been linked to multiple head coaching jobs around the league. Why does Redick want to coach, though? After all, he’s found success in the sports media world since his NBA retirement. Redick revealed the root of his desire to coach in the NBA during a recent episode of the […]

The Dallas Wings are ready to begin the 2024 WNBA season. Dallas defeated Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in their preseason matchup, and excitement is high for the regular season. In fact, the Wings’ first two home games are already sold out. On Sunday, Dallas revealed their roster for Opening Night. Squad is set. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks lead the Western Conference Semifinals over the Oklahoma City Thunder 2-1. It has been a physical series. The officiating in the series has drawn mixed reactions, and both Luka Doncic and Chet Holmgren believe there is a difference in how the game is being called now as compared to the […]

DALLAS — PJ Washington is establishing himself as a star in the NBA playoffs. The Dallas Mavericks knew he was a versatile player who featured offensive potential when they acquired him ahead of the trade deadline. Washington, however, has scored 29 points and 27 points in back-to-back huge playoff victories for Dallas. Washington is not […]

The Dallas Mavericks and head coach Jason Kidd agreed to a contract extension in early May. Details of the extension were uncertain once the news was initially announced. NBA insider Marc Stein recently reported that league sources say the extension adds two years to the Mavs head coach’s previous four-year extension. The original report stated […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks now lead their Western Conference semifinals series 2-1 over the Oklahoma City Thunder after earning a 105-101 Game 3 victory on Saturday. Dallas has now won back-to-back contests after dropping Game 1 in Oklahoma City. The Mavs also lost Game 1 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers […]

DALLAS — PJ Washington led the Dallas Mavericks to a 105-101 victory on Saturday in Game 3 of the team’s Western Conference Semifinals clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Washington scored 27 points in the victory, while Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic both scored 22 points. Doncic continued to battle despite dealing with a knee […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks took care of business in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, earning a 105-101 home victory. PJ Washington led the way with 27 points, while Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic both performed well. One of the primary storylines that emerged from the game was Oklahoma City’s Hack-a-Shaq approach on […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday by a final score of 105-101. Dallas now holds a 2-1 series lead over Oklahoma City. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving both scored 22 points in the game, but it was PJ Washington who led the charge with 27 points. Washington went 11-23 […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder are locked into a competitive Western Conference semifinals series. There is a strong desire to win on both sides, but the teams also respect one another. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault shared his honest thoughts on the Mavericks being a “good team” before Saturday’s Game 3. […]

DALLAS — It is no secret that Luka Doncic has been dealing with an injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals. He suffered a right knee sprain in the first-round of the NBA playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers. The injury has continued to bother Doncic against the Thunder, but Luka […]

The San Francisco Giants currently hold a 17-23 record. As a result, they are fourth in the National League West division. San Francisco made a playoff push in 2023 before falling just short at the end of the season. The Giants made a number of free-agent signings this past offseason, bringing in Blake Snell, Jorge […]

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins by a final score of 8-2 on Friday night. Designated hitter Kyle Schwarber suffered an injury scare during the contest, however. Schwarber exited late in the game after feeling soreness in his back. The Phillies slugger is not too concerned about the issue, though. “I just wanted to […]

The WNBA has seen a massive boost in popularity over the past couple of years. 2024 projects to be another big season for the league. Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale has played in the WNBA since 2019, and she recently shared her thoughts on the league’s emerging popularity. “I think there’s a lot happening from […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic wants to win. That is what he cares about when it comes to basketball. He does not enjoy the drama and storylines that come with playing in the NBA. Yet, over the past week, rumors have swirled about the Dallas Mavericks superstar. One report claimed that an anonymous assistant coach believes […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned a 119-110 Game 2 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. It was a crucial win for the Mavs to say the least. During the game, however, Daniel Gafford suffered a finger injury. He dislocated his pinky finger on a blocked shot attempt. “Blocked the shot, hand […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has received no shortage of Michael Jordan comparisons over the past couple of years. The comparisons have become increasingly common this season amid Minnesota’s success. Edwards has heard the comparisons. He shared his honest thoughts during a recent interview with Malika Andrews on Good Morning America. “Yeah, for sure,” Edwards […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday night. Dallas earned a 119-110 victory in the contest. Luka Doncic and PJ Washington led the Mavs with 29 points each, while Tim Hardaway Jr. added 17 points. Doncic fell and hurt his face early in the […]

The Dallas Wings announced a roster move on Thursday. With the WNBA regular season right around the corner, the Wings’ final roster is beginning to take shape. On Thursday, the Wings waived guard Katrina Pardee, the team announced. The final date to cut down the roster is May 13. Dallas had just one preseason game. […]

Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals was a struggle for Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. They stayed in the contest until the second-half, but the Oklahoma City Thunder took control in the fourth quarter. The Thunder defeated the Mavs 117-95 on Tuesday but Dallas is looking to bounce back in Game 2. Doncic’s […]

The New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers by a final score of 130-121 on Wednesday night to take a commanding 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Knicks star Jalen Brunson suffered an injury scare and exited in the first-half with a foot issue. He ultimately returned in the second-half, though. Brunson was […]

The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Jorge Soler on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, the team announced. Soler, who signed with San Francisco during the offseason following his All-Star 2023 campaign with the Miami Marlins, suffered a right shoulder sprain. The move is retroactive to May 5. The Giants recalled outfielder Heliot Ramos in a […]

On Wednesday, it was revealed that Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic won the 2023-24 NBA MVP Award. Jokic had a great season en route to winning the third MVP of his career. Shaquille O’Neal, though, felt that Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should have won the MVP. In fact, Shaq even told Jokic his […]

Nikola Jokic has won the 2023-24 NBA MVP Award. The Denver Nuggets star was selected as a finalist alongside Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic. In the end, Jokic was ultimately voted as the recipient of the award for the third time in his career. So where did Doncic […]

Sports analyst Colin Cowherd doesn’t think head coaches should wear their hats backwards. At least, that’s what he said on Wednesday after seeing former player JJ Redick, who has been linked to multiple teams’ head coaching jobs, wear a backwards hat on a podcast. Redick was seen wearing the backwards hat while speaking with Los […]

Patrick Beverley’s recent incident with an Indiana Pacers fan is reportedly being investigated by local police, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. “Indianapolis Police is investigating the incident between Patrick Beverley and a fan during Game 6 of Bucks-Pacers series; detectives confirm to me and @MikeVorkunov they are working with Gainbridge Fieldhouse to […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Tuesday. Oklahoma City earned a 117-95 victory, but Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is still confident in Dallas. Irving wasted no time after the loss, as he immediately shared an uplifting message on X (formerly Twitter). “Tribe, […]

Luka Doncic, Tim Hardaway Jr., Maxi Kleber, and Olivier-Maxence Prosper all received injury updates on Monday. Doncic (knee) was the only Mavs player whose status was uncertain for Tuesday’s Dallas Mavericks-Oklahoma City Thunder Game 1 playoff clash. Meanwhile, Hardaway (ankle) is available, while Kleber (shoulder) and Prosper (ankle) are listed as out. The Mavericks earned […]

Clayton Kershaw is a fan of his new teammate Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani has enjoyed a tremendous start to the 2024 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In fact, Kershaw believes Ohtani is playing even better with the Dodgers than he did with the Los Angeles Angels, and it is important to remember that Shohei won […]