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LeBron James is making the most of the All-Star break to prepare for the second half of the season. After sitting out the All-Star Game due to a foot issue, James has returned to the weight room. This time, he’s getting in his workout with some extra motivation, as he’s training alongside his daughter, Zhuri. […]

The San Diego Padres have reached a minor league agreement with veteran first baseman and designated hitter Yuli Gurriel, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Gurriel will earn $1.25 million if he makes it to the Majors, with an additional $1 million available in incentives, per the report. The 40-year-old has spent […]

Draymond Green has been making waves throughout All-Star Weekend, taking every opportunity to criticize the NBA’s revamped format for the All-Star Game while serving as an analyst for NBA on TNT. However, it appears that Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson had heard enough, as he didn’t hold back in calling out the Golden State Warriors […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic had some playful fun with fellow All-Star San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama in the locker room ahead of Wembanyama’s first All-Star game at Oracle Arena on Sunday. As Wembanyama shared that reading a book is a personal pre-game tradition, Jokic’s humorous reaction quickly went viral. In a video posted […]

Seattle Seahawks General Manager John Schneider enters the 2025 season with a major task—revamping an offensive line that struggled throughout 2024. While Klint Kubiak takes over as offensive coordinator, the Seahawks’ success hinges on improving protection up front, as their offensive struggles are unlikely to fade without better line play. Schneider, the architect behind several […]

Indiana basketball revealed last week that Mike Woodson will step down as head coach after the season, fueling speculation about his replacement. Several outlets have identified UCLA head coach Mick Cronin as a possible candidate for the position. Mick Cronin has built an impressive resume over 15 seasons at UCLA and Cincinnati, guiding his teams […]

Finishing at the bottom of the NBA standings is rarely ideal for fans, but this year, it could mean a shot at landing Duke’s standout freshman, Cooper Flagg. However, NBA analyst Bill Simmons believes a team outside the lottery should make a bold move. He suggests the Oklahoma City Thunder, one of the league’s top […]

Actor and model Rome Flynn earned MVP honors in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game after leading Team Bonds to a 66-55 victory over Team Rice on Friday night. Flynn, who claimed MVP honors, delivered a spectacular performance with 22 points, eight rebounds, and five assists for Team Bonds. Rickea Jackson added 16 points in the […]

Adrian Wojnarowski may have left sports media in September to become St. Bonaventure’s general manager, but his impact on journalism remains strong. On Friday, he received the Curt Gowdy Media Award, recognizing his groundbreaking work in breaking news coverage as an award-winning former ESPN reporter. Named after Curt Gowdy, a former Basketball Hall of Fame […]

The Golden State Warriors’ perfect run in the Jimmy Butler III era ended with a 111-107 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Struggles at finishing at the rim, poor three-point shooting, and a scorching performance from Kyrie Irving all contributed to their defeat. Officials overturned Butler’s game-tying layup with 17.6 seconds left, ruling that […]

JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers saw their six-game win streak snapped in Utah on Wednesday, falling 131-119 to the Jazz. A sluggish performance halted their momentum just before the All-Star break, marking Luka Doncic’s first loss in his second game with the team. Mutual respect between Luka Doncic and JJ Redick According to […]

Alex Len made his Lakers debut just a day after signing, but it was the Utah Jazz who dominated their rematch against JJ Redick’s squad. Unlike their previous meeting, this time, Utah took control early and never looked back, cruising to a 131-119 victory. According to The Athletic, Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Alex […]

The 4 Nations Face-Off began Wednesday night in Montreal with Canada taking on Sweden, and fans were in for a special moment. Before the game, Canadian hockey legend and Pittsburgh Penguins icon Mario Lemieux made a surprise appearance in his hometown. After years without true best-on-best hockey, it was no surprise that the sport’s legends […]

Karl-Anthony Towns led Tom Thibodeau’s New York Knicks to a 128-115 victory over the Indiana Pacers, delivering a strong response after their previous setback at the hands of the Boston Celtics. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau praised Karl-Anthony Towns for his performance against the Pacers. Towns delivered an outstanding effort, finishing with 40 points on 14-of-23 […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant reached the 30,000-point milestone with two free throws late in the third quarter of Tuesday’s 119-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, becoming just the eighth player in NBA history to achieve the feat. After the game, Devin Booker praised Durant for the accomplishment. “I’ve always said that that’s my favorite […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant knocked down two free throws with 1:11 left in the third quarter during Tuesday’s 119-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, becoming the eighth player in NBA history to reach 30,000 career points. Durant started slow with just two points in the opening quarter but caught fire in the second, scoring […]

Cade Cunningham powered the Detroit Pistons to a dominant 132-92 victory over the Chicago Bulls on the road Tuesday. By reaching his 20th point against Chicago, Cade Cunningham (187 career games) became the third-fastest player in NBA history to record 4,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 1,300 assists, trailing only Oscar Robertson (131 games) and Luka […]

Evan Phillips watched from the front row as the Dodgers secured their World Series victory over the Yankees last October, but he never got the chance to step on the field. A shoulder injury kept him off the roster, making the experience even tougher to process. The frustration of knowing he could have been out […]

DeMar DeRozan delivered the game-winning shot, capping a strong performance in the Sacramento Kings’ 129-128 overtime win over the struggling Dallas Mavericks on Monday at American Airlines Center. DEMAR DEROZAN GETS THROUGH THE DOUBLE-TEAM FOR THE WIN 🤯pic.twitter.com/w9bke9Z2Pl — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 11, 2025 DeRozan posted a season-best 42 points for the Kings (27-26), including […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves never gave themselves a chance. Anthony Edwards and the team set themselves up for failure with a disastrous start in Monday’s 128-107 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Edwards snapped the Wolves’ 0-for-16 first quarter drought, drilling a three-pointer with just under three minutes left in the first quarter. He did everything he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers seemed poised to solve their immediate and long-term center requirements by acquiring Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in another jaw-dropping trade deadline move. However, Los Angeles reportedly discovered several red flags during Williams’ medical assessment, prompting them to pull out of the agreement with Charlotte. Alex Len, who was traded […]

Hall of Famer and Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki plans to be at tonight’s clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz. He’ll watch his ex-teammate, Luka Doncic, make his first appearance donning the purple and gold for the Lakers. NBA insider Marc Stein, shared the news on X (formerly Twitter). “Dirk Nowitzki, […]

Like many NBA players, Josh Hart watched as Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs took on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. The matchup was a rematch of Super Bowl LVII, where the Chiefs edged out a 38-35 victory. This time, the Eagles crushed their rivals’ hopes for a three-peat with a dominant […]

The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Chiefs 40-22 in Sunday’s Super Bowl in New Orleans, ending Kansas City’s pursuit of a third consecutive title and settling the score from their championship loss two years ago. One storyline was Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers. On June 28, 2023, Rodgers and several other players received season-long suspensions for violating […]

Seven years after securing their first Vince Lombardi Trophy, the Philadelphia Eagles have reclaimed their spot at the NFL’s summit. Led by an MVP-worthy performance from Jalen Hurts and a relentless defense that pressured Patrick Mahomes into one of the worst outings of his career, the Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs with a 40-22 […]

Before the Super Bowl, fans wondered if Kendrick Lamar would perform his Grammy-winning Drake diss, “Not Like Us.” Not only did K.Dot include a portion of the track in his set, but he may have taken another shot at Drake. During his electrifying performance at Super Bowl LIX, the camera zoomed out to capture tennis […]

Just before Opening Night got underway, Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt appeared on NFL Network’s “The Insiders.” He praised head coach Andy Reid for keeping the team locked in on a week-to-week basis rather than getting caught up in the bigger picture. Hunt then shifted the conversation to Reid himself. “I think any head […]

During Monday’s Super Bowl Week opening night, much of the buzz revolved around the persistent officiating conspiracy theories surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs’ sustained success. Travis Kelce didn’t hold back when addressing how NFL media members have been fueling that narrative. When a young reporter flipped the script on Travis Kelce, asking what question he […]

Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick Mahomes, who has been a loyal Dallas Mavericks supporter for years, was taken completely by surprise by the team’s choice to trade Luka Doncic in a major deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, echoing the reaction of much of the sports world. When Mahomes was asked about how he’s handling […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a baffling midseason move by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. This blockbuster deal sends Doncic to the West Coast, where he will team up with LeBron James, while Anthony Davis joins forces with Kyrie Irving in Dallas. Less than a day after his trade to Dallas, Davis shared […]

When the Dallas Mavericks traded All-NBA superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round draft pick, the move left fans, players, media members, and executives in disbelief. The blockbuster, three-team deal has everyone across the NBA questioning why Dallas made such a stunning trade. […]

Reactions to the Luka Doncic-for-Anthony Davis trade, which surfaced late Saturday into Sunday, were filled with shock and disbelief. The initial response was a mix of disbelief, with fans and analysts questioning the validity of the deal, unsure whether to believe it until the official confirmation arrived. The trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and […]

The Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade has generated strong reactions across the NBA community. Basketball legends have weighed in on the deal, which sends Doncic to the Lakers and Davis to the Mavericks. Magic Johnson, in particular, voiced his excitement over Doncic’s move to Los Angeles. In one of his tweets in X (formerly Twitter), Magic […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was not pleased with a fourth-quarter foul by San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul, which sent him to the floor during Milwaukee’s 144-118 loss on Friday night. With 3:46 left and the Bucks down 131-111, Antetokounmpo received a bounce pass from Taurean Prince and spun toward the basket as Jeremy Sochan, Devin Vassell, […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray has torn his right Achilles tendon, ending his 2024-25 season, as reported by NBA insider Chris Haynes. During Friday night’s game against the Boston Celtics, Murray collapsed after a severe non-contact injury to his right leg. He was assisted off the court, and fans’ worst fears were quickly confirmed. […]

With 3 minutes and 46 seconds left in their game against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, the Milwaukee Bucks trailed 131-111 when Giannis Antetokounmpo drove to the basket. Spurs point guard Chris Paul tripped Antetokounmpo on his way to the hoop, drawing a personal foul. When the buzzer sounded, Antetokounmpo was seen saying […]

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler’s “weird day” at the AT & T Pebble Beach Pro-Am ended in chaotic yet unexpectedly brilliant fashion. Making his 2025 PGA season debut, Scheffler shot a 70 at Pebble Beach, bringing his total to 137. His unpredictable round was best illustrated by the drama on the par-5 18th hole, where […]

The NBA always has more stars than All-Star spots, and that was evident once again when the league unveiled the full rosters for the 2025 All-Star Game on Thursday. While several first-time All-Stars were named, some veteran players were left out. One notable omission is Atlanta Hawks guard and three-time All-Star Trae Young, who has […]

The Utah Jazz defense had no answer for Anthony Edwards and the surging Minnesota Timberwolves, who extended their winning streak to five games. On the same day he earned his third consecutive All-Star selection, Edwards delivered a performance worthy of the honor, leading Minnesota (26-21) to a dominant 138-113 win over the Jazz (10-36) Edwards […]