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Kelsey Plum deserves a cigar after hitting the walk-off game-winner in the Los Angeles Sparks’ one-point win over the Dallas Wings, 81-80, at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. Plum saved the Sparks from embarrassment after they almost blew a 15-point lead. After the Wings took the lead with only 1:03 left after Paige Bueckers hit the […]

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers woke up feeling dangerous on Wednesday, and the Los Angeles Sparks had to endure it until the very last second. Bueckers exploded for a career-high 44 points on 17-of-21 shooting from the field, including 4-of-4 from three-point distance. Her valiant effort, however, was spoiled by the Sparks, who escaped with […]

When the Dallas Wings picked Paige Bueckers as the top overall pick in this year’s draft, they knew she would be special. Now, the whole league is witnessing how the future looks for the Wings with Bueckers at the forefront. The Wings faced the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, and Bueckers went […]

Despite being on opposing teams, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lu Dort and Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin have maintained their close friendship, which was forged in their home city of Montreal, Canada. Last season, Dort and Mathurin saw their childhood dreams come true as the Thunder and Pacers battled in the NBA Finals. It was […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton is looking to solidify his position as backup to star Dak Prescott, who is expected to be fully ready for the upcoming season. Milton, however, has yet to find his footing in his first stint in Dallas. The Cowboys lost to the Baltimore Ravens, 31-13, in their preseason affair on […]

Fans of the Minnesota Lynx received good news on Wednesday after it was reported that star Napheesa Collier has been upgraded to questionable for their game against the Atlanta Dream on Thursday. The Lynx saw their seven-game winning streak get snapped on Tuesday after bowing to the New York Liberty, 85-75. It was their first […]

The Chicago Sky may be languishing at the bottom of the team standings, but Angel Reese continues to win. The release date of her first-ever signature shoe has been announced, further cementing Reese’s status as one of the most bankable stars in the WNBA. Reebok revealed on Instagram that the Angel Reese 1 will hit […]

The groups for the NBA Cup have been announced, with the New York Knicks landing in East C with the Charlotte Hornets, the Chicago Bulls, the Miami Heat, and the Milwaukee Bucks. In last year’s NBA Cup, the Knicks advanced to the quarterfinals after a 4-0 record in the preliminary stage. They, however, lost to […]

Things are looking bleak for the Dallas Wings, who have only won nine games despite the entry of rookie sensation Paige Bueckers. For what it’s worth, they pulled off an upset win over the Indiana Fever, 81-80, on Tuesday to snap a five-game losing streak. Bueckers has been productive in her maiden campaign, but the […]

Despite his exponential improvement since entering the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves remains one of the more underappreciated players in the league. He, however, would be the first one to say that he knows his worth. Reaves will become an unrestricted free agent next year, and it’s safe to assume that he will […]

During his playing days, Carmelo Anthony was known as one of the coolest players in the NBA. He rarely got rattled during high-pressure moments. But he also wasn’t afraid to rough it up against opponents, sometimes even bullying them to submission. However, when Anthony gets inducted into the Hall of Fame next month, he admitted […]

A different set of fireworks will explode in next year’s July 4 celebrations as the UFC will take over the White House. President Donald Trump and UFC chief Dana White agreed to hold a fight card as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary. As soon as Trump made the announcement last month, fans quickly […]

Although the San Francisco 49ers may be going through a challenging transition after losing 20 players in the offseason, coach Kyle Shanahan can still count on one constant: Offensive tackle Trent Williams staying in shape. Williams said he feels great entering his sixth year with the 49ers, adding that he continues to be motivated by […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy was beaming with positivity on Thursday after they wrapped up joint practice with the New England Patriots at the TCO Performance Center. He lauded his teammates for putting in the work and executing well. McCarthy went 16-of-19 during 11-on-11 scrimmages, including multiple touchdown passes, according to a report from Vikings.com’s […]

During his nearly two decades in the NBA, Shaquille O’Neal brought the pain to opposing teams. During his peak, he was the most destructive force the league has ever seen. The broken backboards could attest to that. But unbeknownst to many, O’Neal, for all his power and strength, relied a lot on painkillers during his […]

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers are eager to bounce back from their dismal stint last season, which saw them miss the playoffs despite battling in the Super Bowl just a year prior. The 49ers’ training camp in Santa Clara continues to be extra crucial, especially after losing 20 players, including nine starters, this […]

UFC president Dana White is all pumped up for UFC 319 at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday. The pay-per-view event will be headlined by the middleweight title bout between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. It will be a clash of styles between du Plessis, the reigning champion, and Chimaev, the undefeated challenger. The […]

The New York Liberty absorbed their second loss in three games after bowing to the Las Vegas Aces, 83-77, at Michelob Ultra Arena on Wednesday. In a rematch of last year’s finals, the Liberty started strong but couldn’t sustain it in the second half, as the Aces clamped down on defense. Las Vegas limited New […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was one of the 100 gazillion people who tuned in to watch pop star Taylor Swift’s much-awaited guesting on the “New Heights” podcast of NFL brothers Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce on Wednesday. Swift discussed a myriad of topics, including the “Eras Tour,” reclaiming the master copies of her albums, […]

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and singer-songwriter Taylor Swift have been dating for almost two years. Their relationship has played out very much in public, and at this point, they almost mirror each other’s personalities, as displayed on the “New Heights” podcast on Wednesday. Kelce and Swift have been highly supportive of each […]

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and pop icon Taylor Swift broke the internet on Wednesday with the premiere of the latest episode of the “New Heights” podcast. Swift’s appearance on Kelce’s show with his brother, former NFL star Jason Kelce, finally happened. Fans had been clamoring for it since the celebrity couple began […]

The Miami Heat endured a turbulent campaign last season due to the whole drama surrounding Jimmy Butler. Entering their first full year without the mercurial veteran, the Heat are looking to solely focus on basketball. The Heat didn’t make a lot of big moves in the offseason, with Norman Powell and Simone Fontecchio as the […]

The Indiana Fever engineered a furious rally in the fourth quarter but ultimately fell short, absorbing a tough one-point defeat, 81-80, to the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday. The Fever clawed back from a 17-point deficit and had the chance to steal the win with 1.7 seconds left. Kelsey Mitchell, however, missed her […]

The Golden State Warriors were a cheat code when Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry played together from 2016 to 2019. Their partnership led to back-to-back titles, with Durant being named Finals MVP twice. When Curry led the Warriors to the title in 2022 and won his first-ever Finals MVP, he finally crossed out the only […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers may be in the twilight of his career, but his impact remains invaluable. He’s entering what could be his final season in the NFL, and he’s making sure that he will leave his mark in Pittsburgh. Rodgers signed a one-year deal with the Steelers worth $13.65. While not many agreed […]

It got scary for Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings in the final period, but they did enough to hold off the Indiana Fever and escape by a hairline, 81-80, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday. The Fever went on a 19-3 run in the fourth quarter, including scoring 13 straight points, to close the gap […]

The New York Jets are embracing a new direction after handing the keys to fifth-year quarterback Justin Fields, who will take over from veteran star Aaron Rodgers, with a two-year, $40 million contract. Fields has yet to live up to his potential after an impressive career at Ohio State. He was selected by the Chicago […]

The Dallas Wings may have struggled to get wins, but rookie sensation Paige Bueckers has continued to impress many with her all-around brilliance. She has lived up to the hype of being this year’s first overall pick, following up on Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s stellar maiden campaign. Many have pitted Bueckers against Clark, and […]

It has been nearly three decades since the Dallas Cowboys last won the Super Bowl. While the Jerry Jones-owned squad has repeatedly qualified for the playoffs over the past few years, it hasn’t made it past the divisional round since winning it all in 1995. Last season, the Cowboys missed the playoffs entirely after tallying […]

With a new coach, smart offseason additions, and a rejigged offense, fans of the Dallas Cowboys are once again hungry for a deep run. The past few years have been paved with lofty expectations, but the squad has repeatedly fallen short. The Cowboys are eager to get over the hump. They haven’t been to the […]

Stop whatever you’re doing! Taylor Swift just unveiled her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, on the latest episode of the “New Heights” podcast of her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and his brother, former NFL star Jason Kelce. Fans have been making various theories about Swift’s latest work, and now, […]

As she continues to recover from her groin injury, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is embracing anything that can help her remain optimistic. Possibly even a song from Taylor Swift. Clark has kept her head up despite her tough ordeal, which has dampened what was supposed to be an outstanding sophomore year. She has only […]

The entire galaxy will be completely surreal on Wednesday, with birds flapping in the distance, extinct flowers suddenly blooming, and rainbows appearing from every horizon. Because Taylor Swift will appear on the “New Heights” podcast—and the Florida Panthers are all for it. Swift’s boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and his brother, former […]

The Los Angeles Sparks are trying to make a late push to qualify for the playoffs. Kelsey Plum and company have won nine of their last 11 games, including a victory over the Seattle Storm, 94-91, on Sunday. The Sparks are in ninth place with a 15-16 record. The Storm and the Golden State Valkyries […]

It’s indeed a new era for the San Antonio Spurs after longtime coach Gregg Popovich announced in May that he was stepping down due to health reasons. Officially replacing him is erstwhile interim coach Mitch Johnson, who led the Spurs to a 32-45 record last season. The Spurs are in a solid position to improve […]

As the preseason campaign of the Dallas Cowboys rolls on, La’el Collins is concerned about making the final roster. It’s a tough mission for the offensive tackle, who hasn’t played in the NFL since 2022. But while there’s no certainty yet, he already has the vote of one person: Dak Prescott’s daughter. Collins is in […]

The last time the Philadelphia Eagles won back-to-back Super Bowl titles was the year 19-never. The Eagles are looking to become just the ninth team in NFL history to capture consecutive crowns, and they have all the tools to accomplish that. Add the unyielding support of a passionate fanbase, and there’s no reason for the […]

If there were still debates on who’s the best player in the WNBA today, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson squashed them on Sunday. Wilson led the Aces over the Connecticut Sun, 94-86, at Michelob Ultra Arena for their fourth straight win. Not even the best problem solver in the world could have helped the […]

If there’s one guy who knows how to deal with pressure in the NFL, it’s former star wide receiver Michael Irvin. He knows exactly what Cleveland Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders is going through as he continues to try to prove his critics wrong. Sanders was impressive in his first start for the Browns in their […]