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The Philadelphia 76ers returned to the win column after beating the Indiana Pacers, 113-104, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday. The 76ers were coming off back-to-back defeats to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tyrese Maxey starred for Philadelphia anew with 29 points, four rebounds, eight assists, and a career-high eight steals. It was only fitting that the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is never shy to express his opinion, especially when someone else mentions him in a touchy issue. Only this time, that somene else is his agent. On “Game Over,” Rich Paul said Moses Moody, who’s also his client, should work harder and have a different mindset in the offseason […]

Tennessee Titans teammates Cam Ward and Xavier Restrepo pulled up at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday to cheer for their alma mater, Miami, in the national championship game against Indiana. The Hurricanes are playing for the much-coveted title for the first time since winning it in 2001, and Ward and Restrepo want to make sure […]

Coming off the high of their triumph in the NBA Cup, an achievement that roused hopes of a title run, the New York Knicks have suddenly hit a wall. The Knicks were embarrassed by the Dallas Mavericks, 114-97, at Madison Square Garden on Monday for their fourth straight loss. They fell to 25-18, including 2-9 […]

In Philadelphia, a city that is deeply passionate about sports—sometimes even to a fault—every loss stings. Failing to reclaim the title is even harder. Just ask the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles fell short of defending the throne after losing to the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round. It was a winnable game, but the […]

It is back to the good ol’ drawing board for coach Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers as they suffered an early exit after losing to the New England Patriots in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Aside from retooling the roster, another top priority for the Chargers is hiring an offensive coordinator after […]

Gonzaga will have to find other ways to remain competitive in the coming weeks after receiving a tough blow regarding forward Braden Huff. Huff has been having a coming-out campaign in his sophomore year, averaging 17.8 points and 5.6 rebounds. He has teamed up with forward Graden Ike in leading the Bulldogs to an 18-1 […]

The problems continue to mount for the Milwaukee Bucks, and it seems the answers won’t just show up out of nowhere. Once again, the Bucks looked listless, as they succumbed to the San Antonio Spurs, 119-10, at Frost Bank Center on Thursday. At one stretch, the Bucks were down by as much as 29 points. […]

The NBA hit another milestone on Thursday as it played its first-ever game in Germany, with the Orlando Magic and the Memphis Grizzlies facing off. Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki, who is revered like a national hero in Germany, was on hand at Uber Arena in Berlin to cover the game for NBA on Prime, […]

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum was back in his old stomping ground as they visited the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Thursday. McCollum became a star in Rip City after being drafted as the 10th overall pick in 2013. He teamed up with fellow guard Damian Lillard to form one of the most […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs are lording it over in the Western Conference, and it is not a coincidence that they have two of the most talented young big men in the NBA in Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama. Because of their similar age, build, and skill set, it is easy […]

Fans swiftly showed support for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James after he posted about his legacy on Instagram on Wednesday. Other athletes also agreed with James, including Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. James posted a series of pictures from their win over the Atlanta Hawks, wherein he finished with a near triple-double of 31 […]

His game may have declined over the past few years due to major injuries, but whenever Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson lets it fly from deep, it always gets opponents nervous. Thompson will forever be known as one of the greatest shooters in league history. On Thursday, against the Utah Jazz at American Airlines Center, […]

The chatter about Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo getting shipped before the trade deadline continues to grow, especially amid the team’s dismal campaign. The Bucks got booed by their home fans on Wednesday as they got blown out by the Minnesota Timberwolves, 139-106, at Fiserv Forum. Antetokounmpo merely dismissed the reaction, saying he remains focused […]

The Houston Rockets are having a strong campaign in Kevin Durant’s first season. They are currently in sixth place in the Western Conference with a 23-14 record. The Rockets, however, have struggled lately, losing three straight games before ending the skid against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. On NBA on Prime, former NBA forwards Blake […]

A success story in the NBA never gets old. Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson’s path to the league was not paved with glowing reviews and instant minutes. His one-and-done stint with UCLA was not ideal, as he only averaged 3.3 points and 2.9 rebounds off the bench. His lone year was also made more difficult […]

March is still two months away, but the madness is already in fever pitch in college basketball. On Wednesday, SMU shocked Virginia Tech, 77-76, after Boopie Miller sank the game-winner from half court. With only 2.6 seconds left and the Hokies leading by two points, the Mustangs inbounded from the other end of the court. […]

The Sacramento Kings may be having another miserable campaign, but DeMar DeRozan continues to build on his impressive career. The Kings took on the New York Knicks at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday, and DeRozan achieved another milestone after passing NBA legend Kevin Garnett for 22nd place in the all-time scoring list. He did it […]

All gloves are off for the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans when they face off in the divisional round at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. The winner will advance to the AFC Championship Game, while the loser will be left to ponder their decisions despairingly. The second-seeded Patriots are the clear favorites in the […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant found himself in the middle of yet another controversy after having a heated argument with teammate Vince Williams Jr. The Grizzlies were practicing ahead of their game against the Orlando Magic in Berlin when Morant and Williams butt heads. An NBA fan page, which has gotten popular for lip-reading, posted […]

The Utah Jazz fell short against the Chicago Bulls, 128-126, at United Center on Wednesday, with Nikola Vucevic sinking the game-winning basket. The Jazz still had a chance to grab the victory, but Keyonte George missed his three-point attempt. They fell to 14-26. The loss spoiled the strong performance of Brice Sensabaugh, who exploded for […]

Only three things are certain in life: Death, taxes, and Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff doing a reverse dunk in a game. It has become Huff’s trademark move, with fans even joking that the 7-foot-1 pivot does not know how to dunk normally. In the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on […]

It is not preposterous to imagine New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson having a list of people he wants to dunk on posted on his bedroom wall, reviewing it intently before every game. Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton was probably on the list. On Wednesday, Williamson decided that he would suck the soul out of […]

The life of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is an open book. He has learned to live with the spotlight always on him. It is the trade-off for being one of the best athletes in the galaxy. James is generous with his thoughts, regularly sharing them on social media. He can be funny, cryptic, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers lost a key member of the rotation after forward Dominick Barlow suffered a back injury in the early goings of the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday. Barlow writhed in pain as he grabbed his lower back after falling to the floor following his blocked attempt. […]

The Utah Jazz looked to remain in the win column as they visited the Chicago Bulls at United Center on Wednesday. The Jazz upset the Cleveland Cavaliers, 123-112, at Rocket Arena on Monday, and they want to build on it with another victory. Utah beat Chicago in double overtime in their last meeting in November. […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid added another accolade to his illustrious career as they faced the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The 76ers are coming off a win against the Toronto Raptors, 115-102, on Monday and are 6-2 in their last 10 games. Obviously, they want to keep their momentum going against […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks got embarrassed on their home floor on Tuesday as they were walloped by the Minnesota Timberwolves, 139-106. The Bucks still failed to win even though the Timberwolves were already severely handicapped without Anthony Edwards, who was out with a foot injury, and Rudy Gobert, who was serving a one-game […]

The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak after destroying the Atlanta Hawks, 141-116, at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. The Lakers erected a 21-point lead at halftime and did not look back. They improved to 24-14, including 11-7 at home. The Hawks, on the other hand, fell to 20-22. LeBron James delivered the play […]

Philadelphia Eagles star Jalen Hurts was an image of despair as he walked off Lincoln Financial Field following their loss to the San Francisco 49ers, 23-19, in the wild-card round on Sunday. The Eagles failed to defend the title, as they unraveled in the fourth quarter against the 49ers. They had a chance to win […]

St. John’s went on a hot start and never relented, as it cruised past Marquette, 92-68, at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. The Red Storm did not give any chance to the Golden Eagles to mount a comeback in the second half, improving to 12-5, including 5-1 in the Big East. But while they looked […]

It will be a classic clash of offense versus defense as the Buffalo Bills take on the Denver Broncos in the divisional round of the playoffs at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday. The Bills, led by Josh Allen, will have to power through against the Broncos’ defense, which helped the team earn the […]

Connecticut displayed enough poise in crunch time on Tuesday, holding on to beat Seton Hall, 69-64, at Prudential Center to stay unbeaten in the Big East. Silas Demary Jr. saved the day for third-ranked Huskies after sinking four free throws in the final 30 seconds. They have now won 13 straight games and are 7-0 […]

It was a marquee matchup in the NBA on Tuesday as the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs—the top two teams in the Western Conference—met for the fourth time this season. The Thunder erected a large lead in the third quarter. In the closing seconds, Shai Gilegous-Alexander stirred Paycom Center to a frenzy […]

The tension boiled over in the second half between the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns at Kaseya Center after Norman Powell and Dillon Brooks got into it. Brooks was going for a layup in the third quarter when he and Powell collided. Brooks appeared to have shoved Powell, who did not appreciate the act. He […]

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence finally had his breakout campaign after leading the team to a 13-4 record and only four points shy of advancing to the divisional round of the playoffs. While their season came to an end after losing to the Buffalo Bills, 27-24, in their wild-card meeting on Sunday, the Jaguars, under […]

The Detroit Pistons are enjoying another strong campaign, as they are comfortably atop the Eastern Conference with a 28-10 record. At one point, led by Cade Cunningham, they dominated with a 13-game winning streak, tying the franchise record. But before getting to this point, the Pistons had to endure long years of mediocrity, wrought by […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Jaylen Wells will play in his first-ever overseas game as they go up against the Orlando Magic at Uber Arena in Berlin on Thursday. It is another milestone for the 22-year-old Wells, who is just in his second year in the league. Over the years, he has accumulated many amazing experiences, a […]

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane probably circled on the calendar the date of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Aside from battling his former team, it is extra special as the NBA scheduled it in Berlin on Thursday. The Grizzlies traded Bane to the Magic in the offseason in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, […]