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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 […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics will forever be cherished by Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry as they led Team USA to the gold medal after going through the gauntlet against Serbia and France. Team USA survived Serbia, led by Nikola Jokic and Bogdan Bogdanovic, in the semifinals, 95-91, […]

Rui Hachimura will once again play a key role for the Los Angeles Lakers as they enter their first full season with Luka Doncic. By the looks of it, Hachimura isn’t taking his responsibility lightly. The 27-year-old forward is expected to start for the Lakers, along with Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and Deandre Ayton. […]

The Indianapolis Colts dropped their first assignment in the preseason after losing to the Baltimore Ravens, 24-16, on Thursday. Apart from the defeat, fans were concerned after quarterback Anthony Richardson injured his finger in the first quarter and did not return. Fortunately, Richardson did not have to miss an extended period. He will return to […]

Former second overall pick Zach Wilson is looking to revive his career after signing with the Miami Dolphins this offseason. With the way he performed in their preseason game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, it looks like the 26-year-old quarterback needs to go back to the drawing board. The game ended on a 24-24 […]

The Los Angeles Sparks are Julie Allemand’s third team in her three seasons in the WNBA. But it looks like she’s finally found a home. Allemand helped the Sparks beat the Connecticut Sun, 102-91, on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. They recorded their eighth win in nine games and improved to 14-15. Allemand posted her first-ever […]

The Phoenix Mercury extended their winning streak to three games after steamrolling past the Indiana Fever, 95-60, on Thursday at PHX Arena. Alyssa Thomas and company were on fire right from the onset and never looked back for the easy victory. The Mercury improved to 19-11, tying the Atlanta Dream for the third-best record in […]

Despite a strong showing from star Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals dropped their first preseason assignment after bowing to defending champion Philadelphia Eagles, 34-27, on Thursday at Lincoln Financial Field. Burrow had a near-perfect outing, throwing 9-of-10 for 123 yards and two touchdowns, including a highlight connection with wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. The Eagles, however, […]

Fans quickly grew concerned on Thursday after Indiana Fever guard and two-time champion Sydney Colson appeared to have suffered a non-contact injury in the first half against the Phoenix Mercury at PHX Arena. With only 44 seconds left in the opening period, Colson slipped on the hardwood and struggled to get up. Her teammates and […]

Not a few eyebrows were raised after the New York Giants acquired veteran quarterback Russell Wilson in the offseason. There were lingering questions about his declining productivity and, more bluntly, his age. The 36-year-old Wilson, who agreed to a one-year, $10.5 million deal, had a lackluster stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers last season. He missed […]

The New York Giants will open their preseason schedule against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. With the way their training camp has been going, there is renewed optimism among the players, especially with veteran quarterback Jameis Winston boosting everyone’s morale. Winston is a perpetually positive guy. Even though he has been relegated to a backup […]

The Seattle Seahawks will kick off their preseason schedule against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday at Lumen Field. While it’s only an exhibition match, it’s extra memorable for new Raiders coach Pete Carroll as he will battle his former team for the first time. It’s Carroll’s first return to Seattle after coaching the […]

A familiar face was seen observing the training camp of the Detroit Lions on Wednesday. Former defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, who recently announced his official retirement, visited the squad, which is coming off an impressive campaign last season. Safe to say, it was a bittersweet moment for Suh. To recall, his exit from the Lions […]

Moses Moody will continue to play a pivotal role for the Golden State Warriors after his strongest campaign yet. He recorded career-highs across the board as he saw his minutes increase as the Warriors’ spark plug off the bench, sometimes spelling superstar teammate Stephen Curry. Golden State viewed Moody as part of its future after […]

There’s no doubt about Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball’s elite-level talent. The question has always been about his durability. But despite his injury-riddled career, Ball has never stopped trying to improve. Just ask Hornets forward Grant Williams. Since being traded to Charlotte in 2024, Williams has witnessed Ball’s character and work ethic. The All-Star guard […]

At 37 years old and entering his 15th season, San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams has seen it all in the NFL. He’s been a picture of consistency, widely regarded as one of the best in his position. He, however, was hobbled by an ankle injury last season, limiting him to just 10 games. […]

Star quarterback Sam Darnold has every reason to be optimistic about his first campaign with the Seattle Seahawks. He is coming off a breakout year, tallying career-highs in almost every statistical category. He is feeling good about himself, especially after signing a three-year, $100.5 million deal with the Seahawks. A runner-up for Comeback Player of […]

Running back Christian McCaffrey and San Francisco 49ers want nothing more than to redeem themselves after an abysmal performance last season. They missed the playoffs after winning only six games despite coming off an appearance in the Super Bowl a year before. The 49ers were stricken by injuries in their forgettable campaign, and it looks […]

Los Angeles Rams legend Aaron Donald hasn’t played in the NFL since retiring after the 2023 season. He cited his lack of desire to continue, having already accomplished a lot in his decorated career. However, the former defensive end could lace up his cleats again—depending on Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons. Parsons recently requested a […]

It is a happy reunion in the City of Angels after the Los Angeles Chargers signed wide receiver Keenan Allen to a one-year deal on Tuesday. Allen is very familiar with the Chargers, having spent the first 11 seasons of his career with them. The addition of Allen deepened the Chargers’ receiving corps, which also […]

It was announced on Tuesday that Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been suspended by the NFL for the first three games of the upcoming season for violating the league’s substances of abuse policy. While Addison will bear the brunt of the sanction, it could also impact Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy. McCarthy missed his […]

There have been many instances in the long history of the NBA that can be considered where-were-you-when-it-happened moments: Julius Erving’s reverse layup against the Los Angeles Lakers, Michael Jordan’s series-clinching shot versus the Utah Jazz in the 1998 NBA Finals, Kobe Bryant’s 81-point masterpiece against the Toronto Raptors, and the Miami Heat’s release of their […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards may not like being considered the face of the NBA, but he sure loves the grind of superstardom. Edwards has become one of the elite players in the league because of his drive and work ethic. He will enter the upcoming season with renewed vigor after the Timberwolves lost to […]

As teams go deeper into training camp in the NFL, many players are hoping to latch on to a roster spot and make it to the opening day lineup. Now, it looks like free agent quarterback Terry Bridgewater is joining the offseason scramble. Bridgewater is reportedly planning to return to the NFL after his short-lived […]

It looks like the Aaron Rodgers era of the Pittsburgh Steelers is off to a rough start. While the star quarterback has been engaged in training camp, the results tell something else, particularly with wide receiver DK Metcalf. At least for now. Rodgers and Metcalf are new additions to the Steelers, who are banking on […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has always been one of the more engaged players in the NBA. He has consistently kept tabs on what’s happening around the league, even during the offseason when he’s supposed to take a hiatus. But with the continued success of his podcast and his side hustle as a studio […]

You know it’s training camp season in the NFL when almost everything is a story. That includes the outrageous shirt of New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins. The Patriots signed Hollins to a two-year, $8.4 million contract this offseason, and they’re now witnessing what he can bring to the table: Energy, leadership, and goofiness—a […]

Someone get a thermometer because the Indiana Fever are hot. They have now won five straight games, the longest active streak in the WNBA, after beating the Seattle Storm, 78-74, on Sunday. They look like an entirely different team from their lackluster showing before the All-Star break. It has been a balanced attack for the […]

The Denver Broncos were once perennial contenders. Making it to the playoffs was almost a foregone conclusion. They, however, have tapered off over the last few years, and Broncos coach Sean Payton want to put an end to that. The Broncos qualified for the playoffs last season, ending an eight-year drought. While they were booted […]

The contract holdout between star defensive end Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys is getting uglier by the day. Now, a very well-known pundit of the NFL, someone who knows the rich history of the league and its nuances and nitty-gritties, has entered the fray: Nicki Minaj. Were you thinking of someone else? Amid the […]

It is not an NFL offseason without heavy drama from the Dallas Cowboys. That would be like Texas barbecue without a smoked beef brisket. This summer, it’s all about the contract holdout involving defensive end Micah Parsons. With the supposed negotiations about his deal extension going nowhere, Parsons requested a trade from the Cowboys on […]

The residue of their Super Bowl title run has dried up, and the Philadelphia Eagles are keen on defending the throne. They are looking to be just the ninth team in NFL history to win back-to-back crowns. The Eagles need all hands on deck to pull it off. While quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon […]

The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has its new leader in David White after it was announced on Sunday that he will serve as the group’s interim executive director. White will take over the helm following the resignation of Lloyd Howell Jr. Howell Jr. stepped down as the executive director of the NFLPA last month due […]

The entire population of the Bay Area is collectively crossing its fingers that Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry will be fully ready when the upcoming season tips off in October. Curry is still recuperating from a hamstring injury that practically derailed the Warriors’ run in last season’s playoffs. It remains unclear when the two-time […]