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NBA commissioner Adam Silver remains a busy man as the year comes to a close. Part of his job is to ensure the viability of the league, while also protecting the interest of the fans. Silver attended the game between the Indiana Pacers and the Denver Nuggets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday. In the second […]

The Milwaukee Bucks looked to bounce back from an embarrassing loss as they hosted the Detroit Pistons at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday. The Bucks were upset by the Washington Wizards, 129-126, to fall to 9-13. But it won’t get any easier against the Pistons, who are leading the Eastern Conference at 17-4 entering the contest. […]

NFL legend Bill Belichick may soon add another hardware to his ever-expanding trophy case after he was named one of the finalists for possible induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026. Aside from Belichick, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, former MVP Ken Anderson, and multiple-time Super Bowl champions Roger Craig and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are already feeling the heat after surprisingly letting go of veteran guard Chris Paul. The Clippers visited the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Wednesday for their first game since cutting Paul. Fans of the Hawks didn’t pass up the chance to troll the Clippers, chanting “Where’s Chris Paul?” during […]

There is no debate about the lasting impact of NBA legend Michael Jordan. Even though he’s been retired for 22 years, his larger-than-life greatness continues to be felt by many in various fields. Commercially, the Jordan Brand remains very popular. But even years before that, he made Nike a cultural phenomenon with his Air Jordans, […]

With Stephen Curry sidelined with a quad contusion, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler were tasked to carry the cudgels for the Golden State Warriors against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chase Center on Tuesday. The Thunder erected a big lead at halftime, 63-44, but the Warriors rallied in the third quarter to inch closer. Green, […]

The Boston Celtics outlasted the New York Knicks, 123-117, at TD Garden on Tuesday, with Jaylen Brown exploding for a season-high 42 points. Brown battled against the Knicks’ tough defenders, including Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart, but he still came out on top, shooting 16-of-24 from the field. He also had four rebounds and four […]

Scottie Barnes had another all-around performance to lead the Toronto Raptors past the Portland Trail Blazers, 121-118, at Scotiabank Arena. They improved to 15-7, including 8-2 at home. The Raptors ended their two-game skid after fending off the furious rally of the Trail Blazers in the fourth quarter. Barnes scored a game-high 28 points on […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are continuing to prove that last season’s championship was no fluke, as they hold the league’s best record at 20-1 entering their game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. The Thunder put their 12-game winning streak on the line in their visit to Chase Center. The Warriors played without Stephen […]

At this point, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers can practically do anything he wants, especially on his birthday. Rodgers turned 42 on Tuesday, and he celebrated it in the most Rodgers-ian way. According to Steelers reporter Gerry Dulac, the four-time MVP invited his teammates to his home for a party. A viewing party, that is. […]

The Toronto Raptors are back in the win column after holding on against the Portland Trail Blazers, 121-118, at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday. The Raptors led by as much as 16 points, but they allowed the Trail Blazers to fight back in the fourth quarter, leading to the down-to-the-wire finish. Scottie Barnes led the charge […]

Duke escaped by the skin of its teeth on Tuesday after beating Florida, 67-66, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in the ACC-SEC Challenge. Isaiah Evans was the hero for the fourth-ranked Blue Devils, as he drained the game-winning three-pointer with 20 seconds left. It was his lone three-pointer in eight attempts. The 15th-ranked Gators had multiple […]

The Toronto Raptors are looking to bounce back and start another hot run after suffering back-to-back losses following their nine-game winning streak. The Raptors were coming off defeats to the Charlotte Hornets and the New York Knicks when they hosted the Portland Trail Blazers at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday. The Raptors held a double-digit lead, […]

Tyrese Maxey is still on a heater after leading the Philadelphia 76ers over the Washington Wizards, 121-102, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Tuesday. Maxey dropped a game-high 35 points on 13-of-26 shooting. He added four rebounds, six assists, four steals, and one block in yet another laudable performance. The talented guard has been one of […]

It’s a full-circle moment for Washington Commanders quarterbacks coach Tavita Pritchard after he was hired by his beloved alma mater, Stanford, to be its head coach. Pritchard will take over from interim coach Frank Reich, who stepped in after Stanford axed Troy Taylor in March. Amid the good news, the Commanders made sure to express […]

As the coaching carousel begins its annual spin, don’t be surprised if one name gains real traction across the NFL in the coming days: San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. After a tumultuous stint with the New York Jets, it took him no time to find a new team with the 49ers. With what […]

The Phoenix Suns ended the Los Angeles Lakers’ winning streak at seven games after running away with the victory, 125-108, at Crypto.com Arena on Monday. The Suns bounced back from back-to-back losses, shocking the Lakers with a fiery performance in the first half. The Purple and Gold repeatedly tried to rally, but Phoenix had an […]

Drake Maye wasn’t the only one who set the tone early for the New England Patriots in their win over the New York Giants, 33-15, at Gillette Stadium on Monday Night Football. Maye threw two touchdown passes in the first half to open the floodgates for the Patriots, who held a comfortable lead at the […]

New York Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is not one to shy away from sharing his opinion and pointing out a different perspective, especially after a win. The Patriots stretched their winning streak to 10 games on Monday after steamrolling past the New York Giants, 33-15, at Gillette Stadium. They improved their AFC-leading record to 11-2, […]

There’s no relief for the weary as the New York Giants absorbed their seventh straight loss on Monday after being outclassed by the New England Patriots, 33-15, at Gillette Stadium. Drake Maye went to work in the first half, giving the Patriots a comfortable lead at the break, 31-7. The Giants never recovered from there […]

The New York Giants’ nightmarish season continued on Monday as they lost their seventh straight game after bowing to the New England Patriots, 33-15, at Gillette Stadium. They fell to 2-11 and remained winless in eight assignments on the road, as Drake Maye carved them up like leftover turkey. Perhaps no play encapsulated the Giants’ […]

The woes of the New York Giants do not seem to end after Tyrone Tracy Jr. suffered a hip injury in the fourth quarter of their loss to the New England Patriots, 33-15, at Gillette Stadium on Monday. MSG Network’s Madelyn Burke reported on X that Tracy was carted off the field, although it remains […]

What looked like a promising start for coach Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers has devolved into a cause for concern, punctuated by an embarrassing loss to the Buffalo Bills, 26-7, at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday. The Steelers started the season at 5-1, with the signing of Aaron Rodgers in the offseason looking like a […]

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had himself an evening against the New York Giants on Sunday at Gillette Stadium, going 16-of-20 for 207 yards and two touchdowns. Oh, by the way, that’s just in the first half. Maye carved up the Giants right from the onset, giving the Patriots a comfortable lead at halftime, […]

Joshua Karty won’t be needing to pack his stuff—at least for now—as the Los Angeles Rams brought him back on the practice squad just days after they waived him. Just when he thought his time in Los Angeles was over, the 23-year-old kicker has another chance to redeem himself and find his way back to […]

The drama surrounding the quarterback situation of the Cleveland Browns just got juicier after the team lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 26-8, on Sunday in Shedeur Sanders’ home debut. With Sanders getting the start for the second straight week, Dillon Gabriel remained as the backup even though he had already recovered from his concussion, […]

Two people are the happiest with the much-awaited return of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow: 1. Joe Burrow and 2. Zac Taylor. Burrow made his coach’s life much less stressful on Thursday as he led the Bengals to an upset against the Baltimore Ravens, 32-14, at M&T Bank Stadium. While Taylor tried to look indifferent […]

Joe Burrow picked up right where he left off as he carried the Cincinnati Bengals past the Baltimore Ravens, 32-14, at M&T Bank Stadium on Thanksgiving Day. Even the holiday didn’t prevent Burrow from going to work, throwing 24-of-46 for 261 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He also became the first quarterback this season […]

The Baltimore Ravens failed to protect their home turf on Thanksgiving Day as they bowed to the Cincinnati Bengals, 32-14, at M&T Bank Stadium. The much-awaited return of Joe Burrow gave the Bengals an extra boost as they outclassed the Ravens in the final three quarters to secure the victory. Cincinnati improved to 4-8, while […]

Duke is surely grateful that it has Cameron Boozer. Boozer took charge anew for the Blue Devils as they held off Arkansas, 80-71, on Thanksgiving Day at United Center. The 18-year-old forward finished with a game-high 35 points on 13-of-18 shooting. He also had nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals. No. 4 Duke remained undefeated […]

All eyes were on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow on Thanksgiving Day as he made his much-awaited return against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Burrow has not played since Week 2 after suffering a turf toe injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Bengals had to activate him before his 21-day window expired on December […]

What’s the saying? You can take the man out of football, but you can’t take football out of the man? That couldn’t be truer for Frank Ragnow, who has surprisingly unretired to rejoin the Detroit Lions. Ragnow hung up his cleats in June, citing the physical toll of the NFL and the need to spend […]

An incident in the fourth quarter marred the game between the Sacramento Kings and the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup on Wednesday, as a fan was seen arguing with Zach LaVine before being escorted out of the court at Golden 1 Center. The fan was later identified as Devlin Carter. Many immediately assumed that […]

If there is one thing to be thankful for on Thanksgiving Day, it is the sheer existence of Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson. Ferguson helped the Cowboys stave off the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-28, at AT&T Stadium on Thursday to notch their third straight win and improve to 6-5-1. Ferguson tallied five catches for […]

He may not be having the most ideal season, but the Kansas City Chiefs will always have a chance to win when Patrick Mahomes is on the gridiron. Mahomes spearheaded another late surge as the Chiefs faced off against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving Day. They, however, ultimately fell short, 31-28. The […]

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid looked distraught from the sideline as their late rally fell short against the Dallas Cowboys, 31-28, at AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving Day. Led by Patrick Mahomes, they put up a gallant stand in the final quarter, outscoring the Cowboys, 14-11. But it was not enough to salvage the victory. […]

Everything suddenly seems to be looking brighter for the Dallas Cowboys after they beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-28, at AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving Day. The contest went down to the wire, with Patrick Mahomes engineering a late rally for the Chiefs. But the Cowboys remained unfazed, including Dak Prescott making a crucial completion to […]

St. John’s coach Rick Pitino has never been shy about speaking his mind, even if it is against his own team. The Red Storm blew an 11-point lead and lost to Auburn, 85-74, on Wednesday at Michelob ULTRA Arena in the consolation round of the Players Era Championship. The 21st-ranked Auburn outscored the 14th-ranked St. John’s, […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry failed to finish their game against the Houston Rockets in the NBA Cup at Chase Center on Wednesday after appearing to have hurt his knee in the fourth quarter. After the game, the Warriors officially announced that Curry had a quad contusion and will get an MRI, via ClutchPoints’ […]