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Baylor has landed plenty of talented recruits under Scott Drew, but few have arrived with as much buzz as Tounde Yessoufou. The five-star freshman is already drawing comparisons to some of the best young players in the NBA, and his head coach is not shy about saying so. Drew recently joined The Gary Parrish Show […]

Mike Brown did not waste any time laying out his vision for the New York Knicks. At his introductory press conference, he spoke with confidence and energy, describing exactly how he wanted to reshape the team’s identity. His focus was clear—he plans to pick up the pace and let Jalen Brunson set the tone. Brown […]

Kyle Filipowski continues his emerging surge for the Utah Jazz by launching their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a standout four-point play in the NBA Salt Lake City Summer League. The former Duke big man sank a three from the elbow, drew a foul, and drained the bonus free throw to give Utah […]

Nikolaj Ehlers has officially closed a memorable chapter with the Winnipeg Jets, sharing a heartfelt letter with fans and teammates after signing with the Carolina Hurricanes. In a message posted on social media, Ehlers reflected on a decade spent with the franchise and expressed gratitude for the relationships and memories that defined his time in […]

Duncan Robinson knew this day would eventually come, but that did not make it any easier. After seven years with the Miami Heat, he is heading north to join the Detroit Pistons. On his way out, Robinson took a moment to share a personal farewell that captured just how much the journey had meant to […]

Memphis Grizzlies sophomore Jaylen Wells walked into the locker room of the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, and took in a familiar sight. His jersey was hanging there, ready for his return to the floor. For Wells, this was more than just another game. It marked his first chance to compete […]

Jayson Tatum is finding small victories on the long road back. On Tuesday, the Boston Celtics star posted an Instagram story that showed him walking carefully in a therapy pool. Each step rippled through the water, a sign that progress can start with the simplest motions. Jayson Tatum posted a video of himself walking in […]

Devin Booker did not need many words to show what Kevin Durant meant to him. Hours after the Suns officially shipped Durant to the Houston Rockets, Booker posted a tribute that turned heads across the NBA. On his Instagram story, Booker shared a video montage set to Drake’s song “Stories About My Brother.” The clips […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are entering free agency with two clear targets at point guard. Chris Paul and Malcolm Brogdon lead the list of names most connected to Steve Ballmer’s team. If Paul chooses to sign with the Phoenix Suns instead, the Clippers plan to pivot to Brogdon as their main alternative. Chris Paul carries […]

NBA star Damian Lillard did not rush to respond after his exit from Milwaukee. A couple of weeks after the Bucks waived him, he finally broke his silence with a message that made clear he plans to own the next phase of his career. “If they call it a ‘gamble’ at this stage… tell em […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a big statement about their future by signing general manager Omar Khan to a new three-year contract. The deal keeps Khan in charge through the 2028 season, demonstrating the organization’s confidence in the plan he has put in place. “Omar and his team have done a great job over the past […]

Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh felt the spotlight of All-Star voting in a way he never expected. He admitted the process made him laugh and squirm at the same time, feeling blessed and excited, but also felt relieved that it finally ended. “Obviously, I’m very blessed and very excited,” Raleigh said. “I’m just glad (voting) […]

The Winnipeg Jets boosted their forward group by signing veteran Gustav Nyquist to a one-year contract worth $3.25 million. The move adds depth and experience for Winnipeg as it prepares for another playoff push in the 2025-2026 season. Nyquist, who is 35 years old, split last season between the Nashville Predators and the Minnesota Wild. […]

Chelsea Gray of the Las Vegas Aces is stepping into the spotlight again. This time, she is the featured face of Damian Lillard’s new adidas sneaker, the Dame X. The shoe will launch on July 3 and is already getting attention from basketball fans and sneaker collectors. Chelsea Gray for Damian Lillard’s adidas Dame X […]

The Vegas Golden Knights just locked in key blue-line talent with a four-year, $13 million extension for defenseman Kaedan Korczak that carries a $3.25 million annual cap hit beginning in the 2026–27 season. Korczak has grown steadily since being drafted 41st overall in 2019 and making his NHL debut in early 2022. He broke out […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning just strengthened their forward depth by signing 26-year-old Pontus Holmberg to a two-year deal worth $1.55 million annually. This move shows Tampa acting decisively to add a reliable, two-way winger. Holmberg played 68 games last season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, scoring seven goals and totaling 19 points while averaging 12 […]

The New York Rangers have locked in one of their breakout young forwards by inking restricted free agent Will Cuylle to a two-year extension worth $7.8 million, with a $3.9 million cap hit each season. The signing marks a priority player retained by the Blueshirts and cements their drive to invest in a rising core. […]

The Buffalo Sabres just made sure Ryan McLeod will wear blue and gold for the long haul. On Monday, the team announced a four-year contract worth $20 million, locking in one of the club’s most dynamic two-way centers. The team’s official account celebrated the deal with a short, confident message. “Four more years of Clouder!” […]

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson saw the rumors swirling around social media about his father, Rick, and he decided not to let them pass without a little humor. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, it was reported that the older Brunson would remain on the Knicks’ coaching staff along with other assistants from Tom […]

Gavin McKenna, the current projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, has narrowed his NCAA options down to two powerhouse programs in the Big Ten Conference. He spent the weekend visiting both Penn State and Michigan State, the only on-campus visits he has scheduled so far. Standing out as an elite young talent, […]

Jake LaRavia has not even suited up for the Los Angeles Lakers yet, but he already knows exactly how to get fans on his side. After agreeing to a two-year, $12 million deal with the Lakers, LaRavia posted a simple message that instantly energized the team’s massive following and hinted at the mindset he plans […]

On the first night of free agency, the San Antonio Spurs wasted no time making headlines. Free agent center Luke Kornet has agreed to a four-year, $41 million deal with the Spurs, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The move immediately reshapes San Antonio’s rotation and signals that the front office is determined to build […]

On a night when the Las Vegas Aces needed every ounce of determination, A’ja Wilson showed once again why she belongs among the all-time greats. Inside a packed Footprint Center, Wilson delivered a performance that will be etched into WNBA history. She piled up 26 points, 18 rebounds, and 7 assists to lead the Aces […]

Sabrina Ionescu has never been shy about her love for the Bay Area. This week, she made that clear once again in a way that moved fans far beyond the walls of Chase Center. After helping the New York Liberty edge out the Golden State Valkyries in a tense 81-78 victory, Ionescu posted a short […]

The Indiana Pacers pulled off a quietly strategic move on the second night of the NBA Draft, acquiring one of college basketball’s most polished scorers. With the 38th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs selected Marquette guard Kam Jones as part of a trade that sent the pick to Indiana. Moments […]

The New York Liberty pulled off a gritty 81–78 win over the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center, but the real story unfolded after the final buzzer. All eyes were on Sabrina Ionescu, who not only delivered clutch plays late in the game but also offered an honest and concerning update on her ongoing neck […]

NBA Draft night is always filled with emotion, surprises, and unforgettable moments. But one of the most genuine reactions came not from the main stage, but from Duke superstar Cooper Flagg, whose excitement over former teammate Khaman Maluach’s selection had fans smiling from ear to ear. Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 […]

Dwyane Wade, NBA legend and minority owner of the Utah Jazz, wasted no time giving his stamp of approval after the team selected Rutgers standout Ace Bailey with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Jazz made the bold move despite a swirl of pre-draft controversy surrounding Bailey, who had skipped team […]

The Utah Jazz is clearly adding firepower to its young core. In a decisive move in the 2025 NBA Draft, Utah acquired Florida standout Walter Clayton Jr. from the Washington Wizards. While Clayton was officially selected 18th overall by Washington, the pick was part of a draft-night trade that sent him to Salt Lake City, […]

Ace Bailey was always going to be one of the most talked-about players in the 2025 NBA Draft. A dynamic wing with a sky-high ceiling and a highlight reel that turned heads all season at Rutgers, Bailey had top-three talent written all over him. But after an unconventional and polarizing pre-draft process, he fell into […]

Diontae Johnson has never been afraid to speak his mind, but after a wild 2024 season that saw him bounce between four different teams, the Cleveland Browns wide receiver is opening up like never before. In a recent appearance on the Sports and Suits podcast, Johnson peeled back the curtain on the controversial moment that […]

Bruce Pearl isn’t sugarcoating it. After guiding Auburn to its second-ever Final Four, the Tigers’ head coach has a blunt message for fans and analysts trying to figure out what’s next for his squad. “We’ll be the hardest team in the league to predict,” Pearl said in a recent appearance on The Sideline with Andy […]

Jim Calhoun has seen legends rise. He has coached some of the biggest names in college basketball and built UConn into a powerhouse. But even with all the banners hanging in Storrs, there is one name Calhoun believes still deserves a spotlight. That name is Mark Daigneault. Before leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to an […]

There are moments in sports that stop everything. Not because of a game-winning shot or a buzzer-beater but because reality hits harder than any play ever could. That was the case in Game 7 of the NBA Finals when Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton collapsed early in the first quarter. The energy inside the arena […]

In the high-stakes world of NBA deals, only the bold dare make shocks happen. The Cleveland Cavaliers tried just that. According to Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor, they pushed forward with talks to land Kevin Durant from the Suns and dangled none other than Darius Garland, their dynamic young star, in the mix. Up against juggernauts, […]

Brandon Aiyuk is making waves again, and this time his message cuts straight through the noise. The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver shared a blunt and revealing post on his YouTube channel, taking direct aim at trade rumors that surfaced while he was sidelined and injured. “They was talking bout trading me while I was […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder captured their first NBA championship, Scottie Pippen did what only a six-time champion could do. He congratulated the new kings of the league with a casual, confident flex that sent the internet buzzing. On Instagram, Pippen posted an AI-generated image of himself seated in front of a laptop, wearing his […]

Fresh off earning his first NBA championship, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren left no doubt he earned it the hard way. Standing before fans and teammates after the Thunder’s Game 7 victory, the towering 7-foot-1 dropped one of the most memorable acceptance speeches of the season. “I’ve been through so much personally this year. […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has just stepped into basketball immortality. With the Oklahoma City Thunder clinching the elusive NBA title, the 26-year-old superstar has joined an elite club of players who have won the regular season MVP, led the league in scoring, and capped it all off with an NBA championship in one season. Achieving this rare […]