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The Philadelphia 76ers were dealt a huge blow on Tuesday, as VJ Edgecombe was ruled out for the rest of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Edgecombe was trying to beat the clock at the end of the first half when Carter Bryant hacked him from behind as he was […]

Arguably, the biggest question in the offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers is: Will veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers return for another stint or go into retirement? While Rodgers has intimated that his pitstop with the Steelers was his final season, he has kept the door ajar for a 22nd season. His indecision, however, must be impacting […]

It did not take long for John Harbaugh to secure a new job after the Baltimore Ravens fired him. The New York Giants quickly swooped in and hired the seasoned coach to replace Brian Daboll. With Harbaugh now at the helm, the Giants have started to make changes to the roster. On Tuesday, NFL insider […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has opened up about the challenges in his career, particularly his multiple injuries and the criticisms about his weight. While he is one of the best players in the NBA, Williamson has struggled to stay on the court due to health issues. In an interview with ESPN, he admitted […]

The DP World Tour is gaining more attention, albeit for the wrong reason, as Jon Rahm has accused the tournament of extortion. Last month, the DP World Tour announced that eight players from LIV Golf agreed to play extra events on top of the four required as a compromise to strike out their fines for […]

The Denver Nuggets had quite the scare against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on Monday. Luckily for them, Jamal Murray donned his superhero cape and carried them to the hard-earned win, 128-125. The Nuggets snapped their two-game skid and improved to 38-24, including 22-12 on the road. Murray looked like a secret member of […]

The Houston Rockets pulled off a hard-earned win, 123-118, against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Center on Monday, with Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun doing most of the damage. What was thought of as a one-sided affair for the Rockets became a tight contest, as the Wizards played hard with a rag-tag crew of […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was back in action for the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Monday after sitting out their last 15 games due to a calf injury. His return, however, was not enough to help the Bucks against the Boston Celtics, as they absorbed a lopsided loss, 108-81. They suffered their straight loss and fell […]

Duke extended their winning streak to seven games after destroying NC State, 93-64, at Lenovo Center on Monday. The Blue Devils came out firing on all cylinders from the onset, never allowing the Wolfpack to keep in step. It was pretty much the same story in the second half, as they improved to 28-2, including […]

Duke may have notched a lopsided victory over NC State, 93-64, at Lenovo Center on Monday, but coach Jon Scheyer admitted that it was much tougher than what the final score showed. The No.1 Blue Devils recorded their seventh straight win, leading by as much as 32 points in completely overpowering the unranked Wolfpack. They […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo recently expressed his frustration about always being in the Play-In Tournament. It sounded like a wake-up call to his teammates, and possibly, also a well-intentioned plea to coach Erik Spoelstra. While only time will tell if Adebayo’s message worked, the Heat scored an impressive win against the Houston Rockets, 115-105, […]

In a draft class that is as loaded at the skill positions as any in recent memory, the buzz around Ohio State safety Caleb Downs must be reverberating through boardrooms. As one of the top defensive prospects, many are projecting Downs to be a top-10 pick in next month’s NFL Draft, touting his exceptional talent […]

There was a new face for the Washington Wizards as they hosted the Houston Rockets at Capital One Arena on Monday. However, WNBA star Angel Reese could be quite familiar with him. Her brother, Julian Reese, made his debut for the Wizards after previously spending the season with the Capital City Go-Go in the G […]

In arguably the biggest move so far in the offseason, the Houston Texans acquired running back David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and two future draft picks. The deal underscored the Texans’ intent to shore up their offense, especially on the ground, bringing in a proven ball carrier […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo wasted no time in announcing his return from a calf strain, as they hosted the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum on Monday. Antetokounmpo missed 15 straight games due to his calf injury, leaving the Bucks without their go-to guy amid what has already been a turbulent campaign. Less than two […]

Gilbert Arenas was among the people who were shocked after USC announced on Sunday that Chad Baker-Mazara is no longer part of the program. USC did not provide an official reason for his departure, although there have been rumors that it is due to off-court issues. Baker-Mazara, the team’s leading scorer, suffered a hard fall […]

There are many words to describe Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic. But for coach JJ Redick, one adjective seems to stand out, and he used to hear it from an old mentor. The Lakers scored an easy win for the second straight night after they walloped the Sacramento Kings, 128-104, at Crypto.com Arena on […]

The New York Knicks snapped the 11-game winning streak of the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, notching a convincing victory, 114-89. The Knicks leaned on their strong run in the second quarter, which gave them enough cushion to fend off the Spurs and improve to 39-22, including 23-8 at home. Despite […]

It was so near, yet so far for Shane Lowry as he fell short on the final round of the Cognizant Classic at the PGA National Champion Course in Florida on Sunday. Lowry saw his lead dwindle as he struggled on the 16th and 17th holes, including consecutive shots in the water. He later said […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey continues his ascent as one of the NBA’s most lethal players, and at the rate that he is going, he will find himself rewriting the record books. The 76ers bowed to the Boston Celtics, 114-98, at TD Garden on Sunday. Still, Maxey was exceptional anew, scoring a game-high 33 points. […]

The marquee meeting between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets on Friday came to a head in the fourth quarter when Lu Dort and Nikola Jokic got into a physical altercation. Dort was ejected for his hard foul, while Jokic and Jaylin Williams, who joined the fracas, were each called for a technical […]

Over the years, player agent Rich Paul has seen his clout grow. Many believe that he has become one of the most influential figures in the NBA with his work at Klutch Sports, including handling Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Rumors even swirled that Paul and James are planning to buy into an expansion […]

The Dallas Mavericks will have to finish their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday without one of their key contributors, as Klay Thompson has been ruled out for the rest of the game due to an adductor strain. Thompson finished with seven points on 3-of-8 shooting in 15 minutes off the bench. Klay […]

For a storied franchise like the Los Angeles Lakers, drama will always be present, especially behind the scenes. A person who is quite familiar with it is Rob Pelinka, who is concurrently the team’s president of basketball operations and general manager. Pelinka, who was hired by the Purple and Gold in 2017, has been navigating […]

It is not a secret that LeBron James is chasing another ring before he walks off into the sunset. While the Los Angeles Lakers are having a tough campaign, they are still in the thick of the fight, and it is never wise to bet against a team featuring James and Luka Doncic. James has […]

Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks faced a litmus test when they hosted Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. Towns, in particular, needed to embrace the challenge of matching up against Wembanyama. So, that’s exactly what he did. The Knicks beat the Spurs, 114-89, to end their […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their third straight defeat after falling short against the Phoenix Suns, 113-110, at Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday. Royce O’Neale was the unlikely hero for the depleted Suns, draining the game-winning three-pointer with 0.9 seconds left. The Lakers had the chance to send the game into overtime, but Austin Reaves […]

By now, it is pretty clear that Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, with all his moxie and swag, is never afraid to run his mouth. Even at his own coach. Edwards sank the dagger three-pointer with only 43 seconds left to lift the Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Clippers, 94-88, at Intuit Dome on Thursday. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. LeBron James and Stephen Curry. Trae Young and his barber. Those are just some of the storied rivalries in the rich history of the NBA. Now, add to that esteemed list: Deandre Ayton and Clint Capela? Emphasis on the question mark. Ayton […]

Khris Middleton found himself in a different area code anew when he was part of the three-team deal at the trade deadline that sent him to the Dallas Mavericks. Middleton played only 48 games for the Washington Wizards before being shipped to the Mavericks. He has been a solid addition to Dallas, adding offensive firepower […]

When the Oklahoma City Thunder had their smoldering start, winning 24 of their first 25 games, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that they would return to the NBA Finals. But while the Thunder still have the best record in the league at 45-15, they have looked rockier over the past few weeks, especially with […]

It is not a matter of if, but when. Or at least that is what NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero said about the possible trade involving Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby. Rumors are flying around that the Raiders will part ways with Crosby, just one season after signing him to a three-year extension worth $106.5 […]

The Miami Heat put up a valiant effort in the second half, but ultimately failed to get the job done, falling to the Philadelphia 76ers, 124-117, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday. The Heat climbed back from a 16-point deficit at halftime to steal the lead, 81-80, midway through the third quarter. The 76ers wrested […]

The Buffalo Bills are trying to move on from their sorry exit in the playoffs last season. There were high expectations for the Bills, especially coming off the MVP year of Josh Allen, but they fell short of the mission, losing to the Denver Broncos in the divisional round. A good way for Buffalo to […]

The Houston Rockets defeated the Orlando Magic in a tight contest, 113-108, at Kia Center on Thursday. The win, however, could be costly, as Jabari Smith Jr. exited the game in the closing minutes due to what seemed like an ankle injury. Smith finished with 13 points on 6-of-7 shooting in 29 minutes. In a […]

With Cooper Flagg making a lot of headway quickly, it was not too surprising that the Dallas Mavericks decided to part ways with Anthony Davis, as the team felt that it could build around the rookie forward instead. Davis only played 29 games in his brief and injury-plagued stint with the Mavericks. He was traded […]

The Dallas Mavericks are having a challenging campaign, but there are still some things to be thankful for. For one, Cooper Flagg has been as good as advertised, and the Mavericks have decided to make him the team’s centerpiece. The 20-year-old rookie has already set multiple records in his young career, and he will only […]

The Miami Heat will have to try to beat the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday without their top scorer, as Norman Powell was forced to exit early due to a groin injury. Powell, who was a late addition to the injury report, finished with three points on 1-of-5 shooting, three rebounds, and two assists. According to […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is having another stellar campaign, showing yet again why many consider him to be the face of the NBA. While he has scoffed at the label, Edwards cannot simply ignore the impact he has on the league, especially among the fans. Edwards’ electrifying style and colorful personality have made him […]