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Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal and future Hall of Famer Dwight Howard might be on friendly terms today, but not too long ago, the two were locked in a heated feud that played out publicly. O’Neal spent years throwing jabs at Howard, saying he did it to push him toward greatness—the same way former NBA […]

The Eastern Conference battle between the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks is quickly becoming must-watch basketball. After pulling off a clutch victory in Game 1, the Knicks couldn’t keep pace in Game 2, falling to a determined Pistons squad. With the series now knotted at 1-1, both teams head to Detroit looking to seize […]

The Los Angeles Kings faced early trouble when star defenseman and future Hall of Famer Drew Doughty went down with an ankle injury in the preseason. Despite missing one of their top anchors, the Kings powered through the regular season, racking up wins and locking down the No. 2 seed in the Pacific Division with […]

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers played out a classic in Game 2, and Inside the NBA was eager to dive into the analysis. However, midway through the discussion about Kawhi Leonard, Charles Barkley noticed Shaquille O’Neal suddenly stand up and hobble out of the studio, catching everyone off guard. Shaquille O’Neal abruptly left […]

The Detroit Pistons ended a historic playoff skid Monday night at Madison Square Garden, grinding out a 100-94 win over the New York Knicks in Game 2. The victory snapped the franchise’s 15-game postseason losing streak, marking its first playoff win since May 26, 2008. Cade Cunningham took control with 33 points, powering Detroit to […]

Kawhi Leonard returned to form, powering the Los Angeles Clippers past the Denver Nuggets 105-102 on Monday to even the first-round playoff series at 1-1. Leonard dominated across the board, finishing with 39 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, a block, and just 1 turnover in 39 minutes. He was nearly unstoppable, hitting 15 […]

Nico Harrison remains unfazed by the constant calls for his dismissal as Dallas Mavericks general manager. The chants have followed him everywhere, nearly three months after he pulled the trigger on a blockbuster trade that sent young superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. The move shook the NBA […]

George Kittle might be enjoying his NFL offseason, but the San Francisco 49ers tight end is still grabbing headlines—this time for stealing the show at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. Always ready for the spotlight, Kittle brought his signature energy and larger-than-life personality to WWE’s biggest event, reminding everyone why he remains one of the […]

Legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson made a rare appearance on X Sunday, using the platform for just the second time since 2018 to criticize the NBA’s decision to schedule games on Easter. Jackson, who has largely distanced himself from the league in recent years, also took issue with games being held on Christmas Day—long considered […]

Houston sports fans had a rough go of it on Sunday. Not only did they see their team lose Game 1 of their first-round playoff series, 95-85, to the Golden State Warriors, but they also had to see Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud gleefully chop it up with Dubs star Stephen Curry right afterward. After the […]

NBA insider Marc Stein reported on X that Dereck Lively II’s foot injury caused major friction within the Dallas Mavericks’ newly assembled medical and performance team in February. Stein shared the update alongside transcripts of general manager Nico Harrison, who stood by the staff’s approach and defended how they managed Lively’s recovery. According to Stein, […]

Angel Reese has commanded attention both on and off the court since her college career at Maryland and LSU. As she heads into her second season with the Chicago Sky, she’s also getting ready to celebrate a major personal milestone. The 2024 WNBA Draft’s 7th overall pick turns 23 in May — and she plans […]

Angel Reese is gearing up for what promises to be one of the most thrilling WNBA seasons in recent memory. Alongside training with the Chicago Sky, the forward has been working closely with Reebok to craft an 11-piece spring collection. “Grit. Glam. Shop now!” Reese captioned her retweet of Reebok’s post on X (formerly Twitter). […]

Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko has announced plans to “seek justice in court” after claiming she endured “moral abuse” from the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). The 35-year-old has revealed that the WTA’s decision to “protect” an unnamed senior official, following what she describes as a “conscious” attack on her, led to panic attacks. Tsurenko is now determined […]

The Washington Capitals closed out their 2024-25 regular season with a 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena. While the Penguins had no postseason implications riding on the game, the longstanding rivalry still delivered, especially with Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby sharing the ice. Ovechkin matched Gordie Howe’s mark […]

It feels like just yesterday Riley Curry was dancing on the sidelines while her dad, Stephen Curry, lit up the court for the Golden State Warriors. Now 12 years old, Riley is still grooving at games — this time alongside mom Ayesha Curry. On Tuesday night, Stephen Curry delivered a vintage performance, torching the Memphis […]

Doug Christie and the Sacramento Kings stumbled to a disappointing end, falling 120-106 to the Dallas Mavericks in their final game of the season. With the loss, the Kings dive headfirst into an offseason full of questions — a possible coaching shake-up, the search for a new general manager, and likely roster overhauls. The Beam […]

The Chicago Bulls saw their playoff hopes crushed once again by the Miami Heat, continuing a familiar pattern. This year’s version of the recurring disappointment — a lopsided 109-90 defeat at the United Center in the play-in tournament — exposed the same glaring flaws that have held this roster back for the past three seasons. […]

DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings’ up-and-down 2024-25 season ended on Wednesday night. Despite DeRozan scoring 33 points, the Kings lost to the Mavericks 120-106. Despite the loss, DeRozan broke Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young’s Play-In Tournament scoring record, marking himself as the highest-scoring player in tournament history. As he worked to keep the […]

Anthony Davis posted 27 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks, as the Dallas Mavericks powered past the Sacramento Kings with a 120-106 road win Wednesday night to stay alive in the Western Conference play-in race. After the game Davis had a playful exchange with some Kings fans left in the arena. “Y’all might want to […]

If recent NBA history has shown us anything, it’s that job security for head coaches is fleeting. Michael Malone, who guided the Denver Nuggets to the 2023 championship, was dismissed with just three games remaining in the regular season. Weeks before, the Memphis Grizzlies parted ways with Taylor Jenkins while still in the thick of […]

Quinn Hughes tied Alexander Edler for the most points by a defenseman in Vancouver Canucks history during Saturday’s 2–1 overtime win against the San Jose Sharks. He notched his 409th career point with a secondary assist on the game-winner. Linus Karlsson and Jake DeBrusk found the net for Vancouver, as the team’s rising stars powered […]

The Pirates exploded for their best offensive performance of the season Monday night, rolling past the Nationals 10-3 at PNC Park behind a sharp outing from last year’s NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes. But what had the clubhouse buzzing wasn’t just the win — it was Andrew McCutchen’s new necklace, which some players […]

Mike Trout, who led Team USA as captain in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, has no reservations about handing the role to New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, who was officially named the 2026 captain on Monday. “I reached out to Trout yesterday, told him where we were going,” Team USA manager Mark DeRosa shared […]

James Harden poured in 12 of his game-high 39 points during overtime on Sunday afternoon, lifting the Los Angeles Clippers to a 124-119 victory over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. The win secured the Clippers a direct spot in the NBA playoffs and pushed the Warriors into the play-in bracket. Harden closed the […]

Projected No. 1 WNBA draft pick Paige Bueckers will sign a three-year deal with the 3-on-3 league Unrivaled, sources told ESPN on Sunday. She has the potential to transform the Dallas Wings, who hold the top pick in the draft. Per @Kendra_Andrews, Paige Bueckers is signing a three-year deal with Unrivaled. Her first-year Unrivaled salary […]

After Rory McIlroy finally captured the elusive Masters title, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry wasted no time in celebrating the moment, quickly paying tribute to the Northern Irish golfer’s long-awaited triumph. Curry recently took to Instagram to celebrate Rory McIlroy’s historic achievement with his 58.1 million followers. Sharing a story that spotlighted McIlroy’s long-awaited […]

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 […]