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Rory McIlroy outlasted Justin Rose in a playoff to win The Masters, finally capturing his fifth major title and completing the career Grand Slam. With the win, Rory McIlroy etched his name into golf history as just the sixth player to complete the career Grand Slam, joining legends Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack […]

The Edmonton Oilers are heading into the playoffs facing a nightmare scenario with injuries mounting at the worst possible time. Key contributors like Mattias Ekholm and Zach Hyman went down in a critical game against the San Jose Sharks, leaving the team’s depth severely tested. With the regular season nearing its end, what once looked […]

Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo has adapted to different coaches throughout his career, so it’s no surprise he’s smoothly transitioned to playing power forward this season while expanding his range with a developing 3-point shot. Head coach Erik Spoelstra has praised Adebayo for embracing the role and continuing to grow his game. “It’s always a […]

The Boston Celtics reached the 60-win mark for the second straight year and an NBA-record 15th time overall on Friday, steamrolling the Charlotte Hornets 130-94 to improve to 60-21. Though the game had no bearing on the standings or playoff seeding, the Celtics still made the most of it with plenty of lighthearted moments. Forward […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant drew fresh attention earlier this week after pulling off a grenade celebration—just days after being fined $75,000 for making gun gestures. The move quickly sparked backlash, with former NBA players and Inside the NBA analysts Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith criticizing Morant’s decision during Thursday night’s broadcast. Before the game, […]

Anthony Edwards dropped 44 points — 18 of them in Minnesota Timberwolves’ franchise-best 52-point third quarter — as the Timberwolves rolled past the Memphis Grizzlies 141-125 on Thursday night. Both teams came in battling to stay clear of the NBA Play-In Tournament. Julius Randle chipped in 31 points and 10 rebounds for the Timberwolves, helping […]

In a highly emotional return to the American Airlines Center, Luka Doncic faced his former team for the first time since the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers. After the Lakers’ 112-97 victory over the Mavs, Anthony Davis approached Doncic on the court and shared words of support. Davis later revealed his […]

Fans show up to the Masters expecting to spot celebrities around every corner. With golf’s biggest stars on hand—whether competing or just soaking in the scene—that’s no surprise. What fans probably don’t expect, though, is to see one of baseball’s greatest legends behind the lens. MLB Hall of Famer and former Seattle Mariners icon Ken […]

The Denver Nuggets’ decision to fire Mike Malone caught everyone off guard. Carmelo Anthony, a former Nuggets star, was in the middle of recording an episode of his 7 PM In Brooklyn podcast when he got the news. Positioned perfectly to dissect the firing, Melo quickly began breaking down its implications. “This had to be […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors have been on a roll over the past two months following Jimmy Butler’s arrival, but their path to a deep playoff run remains steep. Locked in a tight race to escape the play-in tournament, the Warriors stumbled on Wednesday with a costly 114-111 loss to the struggling San […]

Luka Doncic stepped onto the court with the Los Angeles Lakers for his first game back in Dallas as a visiting player, greeted by cheers in the arena where he once shed tears and built his legacy. Fighting back emotion at tip-off, Doncic went on to lead his new squad to a 112-97 victory over […]

Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield caught some heat from head coach Steve Kerr after ignoring an open Stephen Curry during Tuesday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns. Kerr didn’t waste time, calling Hield out from the sidelines with a sharp, playful roast that quickly drew attention. The Warriors had no trouble cruising past the […]

Jaylen Brown didn’t play in the fourth quarter or overtime during the Boston Celtics’ 119-117 win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. Brown, who has acknowledged a minutes limit, had played up to 29 minutes in several games earlier that week. After the game, head coach Joe Mazzulla avoided […]

Shaquille O’Neal has never hidden his dislike for the Los Angeles Clippers and his deep loyalty to the Los Angeles Lakers. So, when the prospect of the two teams clashing in the NBA playoffs emerged, Shaq’s reaction was exactly as anticipated. During the Halftime Report for the Warriors vs. Suns game, Adam Lefkoe explored potential […]

The Sacramento Kings are reuniting with a familiar presence, bringing back guard Terence Davis. After making an impact with the Wisconsin Herd in the NBA G League, Davis is reportedly finalizing a deal to rejoin Sacramento, according to Shams Charania. “The Sacramento Kings are signing guard Terence Davis to a deal, sources tell ESPN. Davis, […]

Jalen Brunson expected his conditioning to be slightly off but hoped his performance would improve. The New York Knicks secured a win in his return, which was the most important outcome for Brunson. The All-Star point guard scored 15 points in his first game since spraining his right ankle a month ago, leading the Knicks […]

The UConn women’s basketball team captured the 2025 national title with a dominant performance against the South Carolina women’s basketball team, and Vanessa Bryant couldn’t have been more thrilled. After Paige Bueckers and the Huskies lifted the trophy, Vanessa — widow of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant — paid heartfelt tribute to her late daughter Gigi. […]

In a heated back-and-forth matchup between two Western Conference rivals, which saw Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green receive both technical and flagrant one fouls, Stephen Curry clashed verbally with Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka. As the first half concluded, Curry and Udoka appeared to exchange words while both teams made their way off […]

Before the 2024 WNBA season tipped off, Phoenix Mercury veteran Diana Taurasi offered a pointed message to Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. In an interview with ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt, Taurasi cautioned Clark by saying, “Reality is coming,” as the former college star braced for her transition to the pros. However, Clark went on to […]

Friday night’s matchup between the Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks will go down in history as the night Alex Ovechkin matched Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record. But for Capitals rookie Ryan Leonard, the game carried a more personal milestone—one that he’ll never forget for his own reasons. After the game, Wayne Gretzky stopped by […]

After missing the entire Atlanta Braves series due to a minor incident — he slipped while stepping into the shower at home — Freddie Freeman was moved to the 10-day injured list Thursday night with a right ankle sprain, retroactive to Monday. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts remains hopeful that Freeman will be out […]

Stephen Curry poured in 37 points and Brandin Podziemski added 28 as the Warriors rolled past the Lakers 123-118 on Thursday night in Los Angeles. The win marked Steve Kerr and Golden State’s fourth straight and brought them within striking distance of the No. 4 seed, now just one game behind the Lakers in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped a 123-116 decision to the Golden State Warriors at home on Thursday night. LeBron James powered the Lakers’ offense with 33 points, five rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and one block. He shot 10-for-15 from the field and knocked down 5 of his 8 attempts from deep in 40 minutes […]

A Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors matchup never disappoints—it’s always must-see TV. With star power, drama, and high-level basketball, the rivalry packs it all. Tonight was no different, but this time, the drama dominated. Draymond Green’s controversial foul on LeBron James ignited fury in the four-time MVP, who demanded the officials enforce a […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers offense couldn’t find their rhythm for much of Thursday night, allowing the Golden State Warriors to pull out a 123-116 victory at Crypto.com Arena. The loss pushed the Lakers back down to the No. 4 seed in the standings. The Lakers star struggled and wrapped up the night […]

Zac Gallen matched his career high with 13 strikeouts, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 win over the New York Yankees on a cold, rainy night in the Bronx. After a rough Opening Day, Gallen found his rhythm Wednesday, retiring 11 straight batters and keeping New York off balance with his sharp knuckle curve. […]

The Washington Capitals took a 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night in Raleigh. Alex Ovechkin inched closer to Wayne Gretzky’s scoring record, now just three goals away, but the Hurricanes clinched their playoff spot with two points. ONLY THREE GOALS TO GO! 🤯 #Gr8Chase Alex Ovechkin is THREE goals away from breaking […]

After years of effort, Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore are on the verge of completing their acquisition of the Minnesota Timberwolves. This follows Glen Taylor’s decision not to appeal an arbitration panel’s ruling, which mandates the $1.5 billion sale. Magic Johnson wasted no time in congratulating Rodriguez and Lore on their successful business move. “I’m […]

Forbes’ highest-paid female athlete, Coco Gauff, is making a significant business move. On Wednesday night, she announced on social media the launch of Coco Gauff Enterprises in collaboration with WME, the agency backed by Serena Williams. WME, which owns IMG, represents some of the biggest stars in sports. The 2023 U.S. Open singles champion and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers earned a hard-fought 104-98 victory over the Houston Rockets, one of the Western Conference’s top teams this season. LeBron James proved instrumental down the stretch, icing the game with clutch free throws and denying Alperen Sengun with a spectacular block in the closing moments. After the game, LeBron fielded questions not […]

Francisco Lindor welcomed his third child on Sunday but wasted no time getting back to work. Though MLB grants players up to three days of paternity leave, the shortstop rejoined the team immediately, watching from the bench as they rolled to a 10-4 win over the Marlins at loanDepot Park. His wife, Katia, gave birth […]

Carson Kelly had come close to hitting for the cycle before, but the elusive triple always slipped through his grasp. With just two triples in his decade-long big league career, Kelly finally made history on Monday night. He became the first Chicago Cubs player in 32 years to hit for the cycle, completing the feat […]

A strong performance on the mound propelled the Los Angeles Dodgers to an even more dominant start to their season. Tyler Glasnow silenced the Atlanta Braves over five scoreless innings in his debut, laying the foundation for a 6-1 series-opening win Monday night at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers became only the third defending World Series […]

Sidney Crosby’s storied NHL career hit another milestone this week, and the Pittsburgh Penguins ensured their captain felt the love from fans at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday. In Crosby’s first home game since surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most consecutive point-per-game seasons, Crosby was honored with a special video tribute. The Penguins honored […]

The New York Jets’ trust in Justin Fields continues to grow, and Darren Mougey underscored that confidence with a strong statement. Eager to see the team improve from last season, Mougey expressed his enthusiasm—especially when highlighting Fields and his expected impact in 2025. “Justin is the starter. We believe in Justin, we believe we can […]

OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges led the New York Knicks’ second-half comeback Sunday evening, proving why the team has stayed afloat without Jalen Brunson. They overcame a 14-point deficit in the third quarter to defeat the Portland Trailblazers 110-93. Knicks forward Josh Hart praised OG Anunoby after the game stating, “Earlier in the season, he […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ abrupt decision to part ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins has sent shockwaves through the NBA, sparking questions about the franchise’s direction and the future of star point guard Ja Morant. Despite holding a 44-29 record and being on the verge of securing a playoff spot, the front office’s unexpected move suggests […]

For almost a decade, Myles Turner has been a cornerstone of the Indiana Pacers. Over the years, he has earned a reputation as one of the league’s top stretch bigs, drawing interest from numerous teams. Despite being at the center of trade speculation—most recently earlier this year—the 29-year-old has continued to call Indiana home. Turner […]

In an unexpected decision, the Memphis Grizzlies dismissed head coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday afternoon, parting ways with one of the NBA’s most respected coaches just weeks before the playoffs. Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone weighed in on the surprising move. “I was shocked. Shocking and odd at the same time. There’s gotta be […]