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“The Rockets are victorious tonight against the Guangdong Dragons,” declared veteran broadcaster Craig Ackerman as the final buzzer sounded. Ackerman, now the voice of Houston’s regional television broadcasts on the Space City Home Network, captured the moment as the Houston Rockets erased a 16-point deficit to secure a 114-110 comeback victory over the Toronto Raptors. […]

Joe Burrow came into Sunday’s game with a career-high 36 touchdown passes in an impressive season for the Cincinnati Bengals. His 37th, however, was one of his most memorable. Burrow managed to throw a touchdown to Tee Higgins in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns, even as he was falling to the ground. Tee […]

Jonathan Taylor took control of the game on Sunday. One week after experiencing one of the most humiliating moments of his five-year NFL career, Taylor proved he had learned from it by rushing for 218 yards and three touchdowns, powering the Indianapolis Colts to a 38-30 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Taylor reflected on his […]

In a rare display of emotion, Tennessee Titans coach Brian Callahan nearly erupted last week when questioned about the perception of his team being soft. However, days later, the Titans struggled to counter that narrative, getting overpowered for much of the game in a 38-30 loss to the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on […]

Marcus Foligno of the Minnesota Wild threw shade at the Buffalo Sabres after his team lost 2-1 to the Utah Hockey Club on Friday night. “We’re fighting through it now. We’re in a little bit of a sludge and just gotta go through it. It takes all of us to get ourselves out of it,” […]

From 2021 to 2024, the St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed the luxury of having two elite corner infielders, Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado, anchoring their lineup. Now, the New York Yankees are reportedly ramping up efforts to acquire Goldschmidt, the veteran first baseman—and there’s growing speculation that Arenado could join him in the move to the […]

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns was met with a warm and enthusiastic ovation from the Target Center crowd on Thursday night as he faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team where he spent the first nine seasons of his notable NBA career. These reunions can sometimes carry an air of awkwardness, but the […]

Many have their own theories on why NBA viewership is dropping. Commissioner Adam Silver attributes it to the decline of cable TV, Shaquille O’Neal suggests the three-point shot is to blame, and Joe Mazzulla takes the responsibility upon himself. Magic Johnson made an appearance on FS1’s Speak, where he shared his thoughts on the state […]

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics were outplayed by the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, with Chicago using a potent three-point attack and a strong late-game push to secure a 117-108 victory at TD Garden. However, the game itself became secondary as tensions flared in the closing moments, with the Celtics accumulating three technical fouls […]

With less than a year until Amazon and NBC air their first NBA games under the league’s new 11-year national broadcast deal, both networks are actively seeking on-air talent. Carmelo Anthony, a future Hall of Famer and one of the NBA’s all-time leading scorers, is one of the candidates to move into a new role […]

From rule changes to offensive schemes, the modern game has evolved in ways that benefit scoring, making it a more high-paced, high-scoring affair. Recently, four-time NBA All-Star Penny Hardaway joined Draymond Green and Baron Davis to reveal how he would fare in today’s NBA. During the interview, Green asked Hardaway how he believed he would […]

The Sacramento Kings are navigating a challenging season, currently ranked 12th in the fiercely competitive Western Conference with a 13-14 record. Head coach Mike Brown offered some constructive feedback for his starpoint guard, De’Aaron Fox. “Fox has to step up. He’s a great player, on the verge of being a superstar…you have a lot of […]

Less than a day after being benched, Kirk Cousins expressed his commitment to supporting the Atlanta Falcons’ new starting quarterback, Michael Penix Jr., in any way he can. “He just said he’s in my corner. Just like I said I was for him when I first got here,” Penix said of Cousins via a post […]

The path is clear for New York Yankees star prospect Jasson Domínguez to secure a regular spot in the team’s lineup, a sentiment reinforced by general manager Brian Cashman. “I’d like to see him get his shot now,” said the Yankees general manager via Bryan Hoch. After Juan Soto’s move to the New York Mets, […]

Charles Barkley has cast doubt on whether he’ll remain with Inside the NBA when the show shifts to ESPN next season. Speaking on The Dan Patrick Show on Wednesday, Barkley shared that he’s exploring other opportunities, including possible roles with NBC or Amazon. “I haven’t decided yet. I’m listening to NBC, Amazon. I want to […]

Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks claimed the second-ever Emirates NBA Cup title with a commanding 97-81 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas, becoming the first Eastern Conference team to secure the trophy. Despite the win, the Bucks skipped the traditional champagne celebration in the locker room. Instead, they kept the festivities […]

In the NBA, in-arena entertainment is usually meant to be lighthearted and easy to forget. However, on Monday, the Charlotte Hornets appeared to stray from this standard. During their 121-108 defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers, reports surfaced that they handed a PS5 to a child during a skit, only to reclaim it once the cameras […]

The Duke basketball team secured its fifth-consecutive win on Tuesday night, sticking to its tried-and-true formula with freshman sensation Cooper Flagg leading the way and a dominant second-half defense, ultimately defeating George Mason 68-47. Flagg recorded 24 points and nine rebounds, helping No. 5 Duke secure a 68-47 victory over George Mason by limiting the […]

Everything seems to be falling into place for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder this season. With the end of the year fast approaching, the Thunder (20-5) are leading the Western Conference standings. Oklahoma City appears to have all the pieces needed to capture their first championship in franchise history, and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith […]

De’Aaron Fox, whose contract with the Sacramento Kings runs through the 2025-26 season, joined Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green on the newest episode of The Draymond Green Podcast this week. Fox’s future has been a focal point this season, with the soon-to-be 27-year-old aiming to qualify for a supermax extension this summer. However, he […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks set an NBA record with Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors by combining for 48 three-pointers in a 143-133 Dallas victory in San Francisco. UNREAL 🤯 The most combined 3-pointers in a game EVER ‼️ pic.twitter.com/R9VrYTh5gy — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 16, 2024 The previous record of 44 threes, […]

Luka Doncic recorded his 80th career triple-double, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 143-133 victory over Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. “The issue was Luka Doncic,” said the Warriors head coach in his post game press conference. “I think they made their first nine shots, and the key element was […]

Following the “do AJ Brown and Jalen Hurts like each other?” drama earlier in the week, the Philadelphia Eagles delivered a strong performance with a 27-13 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the Eagles tied 3-3 against the Steelers on Sunday, they faced a second-and-goal at the 5-yard line late in the first quarter. Hurts […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been active this offseason, yet manager Dave Roberts suggested the team still has more plans in motion. Discussions between the Dodgers and outfielder Teoscar Hernández are ongoing as both sides work toward reaching an agreement. “I think we are close,” said the Dodgers manager. The escalating value of free-agent deals […]

After trading three-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown admitted the team is open to hearing offers for starter Framber Valdez. However, he emphasized that another major move is unlikely. On Friday, following the deal that sent Tucker to the Cubs in exchange for four players, Brown […]

George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers’ playoff chances are nearly gone. Their 12-6 defeat to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night dropped the team to 6-8, making a postseason appearance unlikely. Despite the setback, one determined player is refusing to give in. Safety Talanoa Hufanga, who has dealt with injuries throughout the season, […]

Sheila Johnson, the billionaire co-owner of the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, has expressed criticism of Time for naming Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark as its “Athlete of the Year.” On Tuesday, Time awarded the honor to the Indiana Fever rookie after her outstanding year, during which she shattered multiple college, WNBA, and broadcast records. However, in […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman confirmed on Friday that he has engaged in contract discussions with Scott Boras, the representative for free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman. However, Cashman did not provide details about the progress of those talks or specify when they took place. “He’s been a thorn in our sides for years, […]

The Juan Soto sweepstakes ultimately boiled down to the New York Mets and the New York Yankees. Mets owner Steve Cohen was determined to win, but didn’t know the outcome until Soto informed him personally. Cohen denied any special sentiment about taking Soto from the Yankees. Cohen stated that he doesn’t play that game and […]

Bronny James had an impressive G League road debut for the South Bay Lakers on Thursday, registering his best performance yet. He scored 30 points, along with three rebounds and two assists. However, despite his strong showing, the Lakers fell to the Valley Suns, 106-100. Bronny James just had his best game for the South […]

Newly acquired New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto made headlines during his introductory press conference on Thursday. The star player stirred the pot with a remark that seemed to take aim at his former team, the New York Yankees, when asked whether his contract signals a shift toward New York becoming a “Mets town.” New […]

Thursday night was historic for North Carolina football when they officially announced Bill Belichick as their new head coach, giving him his first collegiate coaching opportunity. While Belichick may have overextended himself at times, he earned significant recognition for his regular appearances on ESPN, including spots on The Pat McAfee Show and the ManningCast alongside […]

The Boston Red Sox have shown interest in a few third basemen this offseason, sparking rumors about a potential position change for Rafael Devers. However, Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and the team remain steadfast in their stance that Devers will stay at third base. The Boston Red Sox staying committed to Rafael Devers “Rafael […]

After a challenging loss to the Atlanta Hawks that knocked the New York Knicks out of the Emirates NBA Cup, head coach Tom Thibodeau responded to inquiries regarding the officiating and how it managed the game’s physicality in such a pivotal matchup. Wednesday’s game featured Jacyn Goble as one of the officials. Knicks fans might […]

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Dallas Cowboys in a dramatic Monday Night Football matchup, but the Cowboys weren’t the only ones to suffer a loss that evening. Superstar quarterback Joe Burrow also had his home broken into, adding to the disheartening turn of events. This situation is particularly tough for Burrow, given his deep connection […]

A Houston, Texas, restaurant owned by Los Angeles Clippers star and former Houston Rocket James Harden has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit filed earlier this week. Cassaundra Jackson, the mother of Taylar Jackson, one of the seven victims of the November 2023 fatal crash, has filed a lawsuit against Harden’s restaurant “Thirteen,” alleging […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins and his agent, David Mulugheta, have officially split, according to Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer. “They are no longer working together,” according to a post from Conway. “Higgins is currently playing on the franchise tag and will be seeking a long-term deal in the offseason.” The news follows […]

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is set to sell a portion of the team to two family investors. According to a report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Lurie will sell an eight percent stake in the franchise, valuing the Eagles at $8.3 billion. The transaction brings new minority investors into the Eagles organization, though it notably […]

With Juan Soto off the market, teams that missed out on him may turn their attention to exploring a trade for Carlos Correa from the Minnesota Twins. Despite the Twins’ financial constraints, President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey stated on Monday that while he’s open to hearing trade proposals, he’s not looking to offload Correa’s […]