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New York Mets legend and Hall of Fame right-hander Tom Seaver died on Wednesday at the age of 75 from complications from Lyme disease and dementia. Members of Seaver’s family told Bill Madden of the New York Daily News Seaver died peacefully in his home in California. The man commonly known as “Tom Terrific” is unquestionably the […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid almost gave Sixers fans a heart attack with his latest cryptic tweet. On Wednesday, while the Miami Heat are playing the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of their playoff series, Embiid took to Twitter to say that he is “still really unhappy.” I’m still really unhappy — Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat are doing battle in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday, just two days after Heat star Jimmy Butler torched the Bucks for 40 points in Game 1. Butler’s scoring outburst and fourth-quarter heroics not only propelled the Heat to a series lead but also prompted questions […]

Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal revealed he did not anticipate the Milwaukee Bucks leading a number of boycotts last week following the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. However, Beal said he was pleasantly surprised by the Bucks choosing to take the lead, with the rest of the teams still in Orlando following […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have become the latest team to show interest in signing former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported the Bucs are one of “several teams” making an effort to sign Fournette. Several teams are making a push to sign Leonard Fournette and sources say the #Buccaneers […]

The Washington Post peeled back the curtain on a long-standing culture of harassment under Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder. Ever since that initial expose, more and more reports regarding the behavior of both Snyder and team employees have become public knowledge, including an allegation suggesting Snyder wanted a personal tape of team cheerleaders. On Wednesday, ESPN […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $5,000 for flopping in Game 2 of the team’s Eastern Conference semifinal against the Toronto Raptors. Smart drew an offensive foul on Pascal Siakam as the Raptors star attempted to shield him from getting to Fred VanVleet. However, the call was overturned after Toronto challenged the play, […]

San Francisco 49ers star defensive linemen Nick Bosa and Dee Ford have each missed three weeks of practice, but head coach Kyle Shanahan is not concerned. Shanahan said Wednesday he expects both players will be ready to go for the season opener against the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 13 (via Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports […]

The New Orleans Saints have donated $250,000 to the American Red Cross as part of the relief effort for Hurricane Laura, and the NFL is matching the donation. Washington receiver Trey Quinn—a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana—is spearheading an effort within the league to raise funds, and the NFL Foundation is chipping in towards the […]

New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker is almost certainly going to be released by the G-Men following his arrest for robbery with a firearm. Someone in Baker’s camp told SNY’s Ralph Vacchiano the 22-year-old is anticipating he will be released, with Giants general manager David Gettleman also hinting the team was cutting ties: “All I […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had the best season of his career in 2019. Less than 12 months later, he is already adjusting to a new offensive scheme. The Cowboys fired Jason Garrett and replaced him with former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, though McCarthy retained Kellen Moore as the offensive coordinator and […]

Jamie Newman was hoping to boost his profile after transferring from Wake Forest to Georgia, but he is prioritizing personal health. Newman announced Wednesday afternoon he was opting out of the season, and plans to begin preparations to enter the 2021 NFL Draft next April. 🙏🏽. #GODSPLAN pic.twitter.com/1LMOi1lydF — Jamie Newman (@jlmn12_) September 2, 2020 […]

Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell traded blows during the first-round series between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz. Murray led his team back from 3-1 down and had multiple 50-point games in the series, while Mitchell averaged a whopping 36.3 points and shot over 50 percent from beyond the arc over the course of seven […]

The Dallas Mavericks have made big strides since trading up for Luka Doncic in the 2018 NBA Draft. Dallas went 33-49 in Doncic’s rookie season, though the Slovenian won the Rookie of the Year Award. But armed with a healthy Kristaps Porzingis and reinforced by string bench additions such as Seth Curry, the team saw […]

The Dallas Mavericks might have lost their first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers, but Mavs star Luka Doncic continued to make history. According to the Mavs, Doncic became the first player to average at least 30 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in his first-ever playoff series. First player ever to average 30/8/8 in […]

NBA crew chief Scott Foster explained the referees’ decision to assess Marcus Morris a flagrant foul penalty 2 and eject him from Sunday’s game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks. Tim MacMahon of ESPN asked Foster why his crew decided to eject Morris, to which Foster stated that the foul of the […]

Players on the PGA Tour have battled back and forth at the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club just outside of Chicago. The course has played tough all week, and the top two players in the world went head-to-head in a thrilling showdown. Jon Rahm blazed through the course with a round of -6 […]

Dallas Mavericks sophomore sensation Luka Doncic is already garnering a reputation as one of the most lethal offensive players in the NBA. But with the Mavericks falling out of the playoffs after a Game 6 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, Luka Doncic will head into the offseason with the hopes to improve […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic did not take it personally when Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris stepped on his previously injured left ankle in Game 5 of the team’s first-round series. However, the Mavs star has less respect for Morris after the veteran was assessed a flagrant 2 and an ejection for a hard […]

The Dallas Mavericks came up just short against the Los Angeles Clippers, losing Game 6 and the series on Sunday afternoon. Despite the loss, however, Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle said he was proud of how his team battled. Carlisle also praised second-year star Luka Doncic, adding he feels the 21-year-old will came back even […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard put on a show in the team’s series-clinching victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, but he also made sure to pay his respects to the opponent. Leonard lauded Mavs star Luka Doncic during his postgame interview, saying Doncic “didn’t back down” and fought to keep Dallas in the […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki said he is “proud” of the effort his former team showed in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers have long been considered one of the favorites to win the NBA title, but the Mavs played them tight throughout the series before bowing out in Game 6 […]

The NBA has fined Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder and Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker $25,000 each for their involvement in a confrontation during Game 5 on Saturday. Neither player will face suspension, though. P.J. Tucker and Dennis Schroder each fined $25,000, NBA announces. https://t.co/83UVNFDWTX — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) August 30, 2020 Dennis Schroder […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard pulled off his best Michael Jordan impression in Game 6 of the team’s first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks. Leonard used his mammoth paws to pull off something of a modified floater, evoking Jordan’s tendency to palm the ball with one hand. Much like Michael Jordan, Kawhi Leonard has […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris was ejected from Sunday afternoon’s Game 6 matchup with the Dallas Mavericks after a hard foul on Luka Doncic. Morris appeared to swing hard at Doncic’s shooting hand as he went up for a layup, making contact with Luka’s head as he crashed to the floor. Marcus Morris was […]

Miami Heat star swingman Jimmy Butler has always embodied the spirit of an underdog. Butler went from little-known high school prospect to an eventual standout at Marquette, and he has since become an NBA star after being a late first-round draft pick in 2011. Now, with the Heat taking on the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks, Butler […]

San Antonio Spurs CEO R.C. Buford said the team is expecting head coach Gregg Popovich to return for the 2020-21 season. Popovich has been rumored to be a top target for the Brooklyn Nets, who are hoping to fill their full-time head coaching position this offseason. However, Buford believes Popovich is intent on his building […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder claimed his low blow on Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker in Game 5 was unintentional. Tucker is calling bull: Tucker on what the NBA might do: "You never know with them. You just have to sit back and wait." https://t.co/KYnRRXpM0K — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) August 30, 2020 Schroder clipped […]

The Boston Celtics are exhibiting a flair for the dramatic in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Toronto Raptors. Celtics point guard Kemba Walker drilled a 3-pointer to end the first half after a little bit of a scramble, giving Boston a 17-point lead entering the break: CARDIAC KEMBA AT THE BUZZER […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony said after the team’s season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday he would like to remain in Rip City. But new New York Knicks president Leon Rose is envisioning Melo’s return to Madison Square Garden. Marc Berman of the New York Post reported Rose has been thinking about […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder said Sunday his groin shot on Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker in Game 5 was unintentional, per Nick Crain of Forbes and SLAM Online. Schroder said he would never attempt to hurt anyone, and he also insinuated he harbors no ill will toward Tucker given the two played together […]

Miami Heat swingman Jimmy Butler is not concerned about the shoulder injury that gave him some troubles at the end of the series against the Indiana Pacers. Butler said he is “good to go” as the Heat prepare to take on the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference semifinals, according to Anthony Chiang of […]

The NBA playoffs have resumed as players and owners have seemingly reached an accord regarding action items to enhance social justice initiatives. However, some players are skeptical of the owners’ commitment to these causes, and Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis knows what will happen if they go back on their word. Boston Celtics guard Jaylen […]

The NBA experienced a seminal moment on Wednesday, when the Milwaukee Bucks elected to boycott Game 5 of their first-round series against the Orlando Magic following the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Bucks’ decision led to other teams choosing not to play, eventually resulting in official postponements and player conversations as to whether […]

A flurry of activity has begun with the 2020 MLB trade deadline just over 24 hours away, with a number of contenders making a late push to acquire assets. The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs are two of those teams. The top reliever on the market — Kansas City Royals closer Trevor Rosenthal — […]

The NBA will look into Dennis Schroder’s low blow on P.J. Tucker during Game 5 of the first-round series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets. The league was already investigating Tucker’s head-butt on Schroder, and will now take Schroder’s actions into consideration. Update on this story: Source says Dennis Schroeder’s crotch shot on […]

The running back position is arguably the most important in fantasy football. Given the NFL has become mostly a passing league, there is more depth at wide receiver–which also has a larger talent pool–and quarterback, making it imperative for owners to find quality in the backfield. Not to mention, there appears to be a lack […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry has been listed as questionable to play in Game 1 of the team’s conference semifinal against the Boston Celtics on Sunday. Lowry suffered an ankle sprain in the series finale against the Brooklyn Nets, but he participated in the Raptors’ practice on Saturday. Nick Nurse says Kyle Lowry, who […]

Detroit Pistons center and former Milwaukee Bucks draft pick John Henson spoke about player protests in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin this past weekend. Henson was racially profiled trying to buy a watch after signing an extension with the Bucks in 2015, and said he felt fortunate to be a […]