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The Minnesota Timberwolves visited the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, looking to gain more momentum after recently snapping their five-game skid. The Timberwolves are coming off a victory against the Golden State Warriors, 108-83, on Monday. Minnesota played without Anthony Edwards, while Golden State did not have Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and […]

The prodigal son came home on Wednesday as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers visited the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. It is an emotional moment for James every time he returns to his hometown. He treats being from Akron, Ohio as a badge of honor, knowing that he has reshaped not only a […]

Denver Broncos passing game coordinator and quarterback coach Davis Webb is garnering real interest from multiple teams following their impressive run this season. Just a few years ago, Webb was trying to carve out a niche as a bright young mind under the tutelage of coach Sean Payton. Now, he has become a sought-after drillmaster. […]

Nebraska suffered its first loss of the season after allowing Michigan to escape with the come-from-behind win, 75-72, at Crisler Center on Tuesday. Trey McKenney made a go-ahead layup with a little over a minute left, while Aday Mara split his free throws. The third-ranked Wolverines then held down the fort on defense to complete their […]

The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are back in the Super Bowl, with both looking to prove that dynasties can be rebuilt and narratives can be changed. It feels like a sequel to the Super Bowl in 2015, only this time, there is no Tom Brady, no Bill Belichick, no Russell Wilson, and no […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein may not be seeing action due to an issue with his calf, but his heart is surely still in the right place. There is still no timetable for Hartenstein’s return. He, however, has been making the most out of his extra time by supporting his teammates and reaching out […]

Brooks Koepka is set to return to the PGA Tour after his exit from LIV Golf. Koepka will compete in the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego, which will start on Wednesday. Koepka cited “the needs of his family” in his decision to leave LIV Golf, the controversial league in Saudi Arabia. His move has […]

NFL legend Bill Belichick will have to wait a little longer before being inducted into the Hall of Fame after he was left off the ballot in his first year of eligibility. It was revealed in a report from ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. and Seth Wickersham on Tuesday. It noted that Belichick, who led […]

Tyrese Maxey immediately hugged Joel Embiid after they connected for an alley-oop slam in the second quarter on Tuesday. It extended the Philadelphia 76ers’ lead over the Milwaukee Bucks at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Fans exploded after Maxey threw a perfect lob to Embiid, who then rammed it home in emphatic fashion. The 31-year-old Embiid was […]

Joel Embiid was back in the lineup on Tuesday as the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Milwaukee Bucks at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Embiid sat out the front end of their back-to-back set on Monday, with the 76ers getting walloped by the Charlotte Hornets, 130-93, at Spectrum Center. Embiid, fully rested, did not waste any time imposing […]

The football world was shocked on Tuesday after it was revealed that NFL legend Bill Belichick, who many thought was a shoo-in, was snubbed in his first year on the ballot for the Hall of Fame. Clearly, Belichick is one of the greatest coaches in NFL history, leading the New England Patriots to six Super […]

The stage is set for the NBA Rising Stars Challenge in next month’s All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles after the player draft on Tuesday. The three coaches, NBA legends Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, and Carmelo Anthony, formed their lineups made up of the league’s top rookies and sophomores. Also part of the mini-tournament is a […]

NBA legend Allen Iverson is in hot water following a complaint from one of the participants of his recent event in Australia. As reported by Fox Sports, citing a post on Reddit, Iverson was scheduled to meet 12 kids who are battling cancer at a popular car dealership in Melbourne. It was co-organized by a […]

The much-awaited NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles next month will feature a new format and the league’s biggest names, including Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. They have been fixtures in the midseason spectacle, and Doncic and Jokic have enjoyed it together as good friends, including playing pranks […]

As the trade deadline looms, it feels like the Dallas Mavericks are still trying to find their space in the timeline spectrum: Do they try to win now or build for the future? With the string of unfortunate events since trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, fans are eager for any positive development, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was all smiles after they handily beat the Chicago Bulls, 129-118, at United Center on Monday. They have notched back-to-back wins, while also starting their five-game road trip on a positive note. Doncic starred anew for the Purple and Gold, exploding for a game-high 46 points, including eight three-pointers, […]

Once in a while, Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes will pull off a jaw-dropping highlight, reminding fans that he is one of the most effortlessly athletic players in the NBA. To wit: The Lakers’ game against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. With the Lakers ahead by a comfortable margin in the fourth quarter, Hayes […]

TD Garden welcomed back on Monday a familiar face in Jrue Holiday, as the Portland Trail Blazers visited the Boston Celtics. It was Holiday’s first return to his former home since being traded to the Trail Blazers in the offseason. The fans gave him a standing ovation when he entered the court to warm up. […]

Michael Jordan may have a statue outside the United Center, but on Monday, it was LeBron James who commanded awe as the Los Angeles Lakers visited the Chicago Bulls. In the early minutes of the first quarter, James tapped the ball away from Matas Buzelis. It went to Luka Doncic, who then tossed it to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have fallen short in the conference finals in back-to-back seasons. They were not due to a lack of effort, but arguably, inadequacies in personnel. The Timberwolves have built their roster around Anthony Edwards’ offensive gravity and Rudy Gobert’s rim protection, but they have struggled at times to surround them with consistent two-way […]

Aryna Sabalenka continued her impressive run in the Australian Open after disposing of Anastasia Potapova, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7), in the third round on Thursday at Rod Laver Arena. While Potapova posed a challenge, Sabalenka kept her cool to march on to the next round against Victoria Mboko. The top-seeded Sabalenka, the reigning WTA Player […]

Brandon Aiyuk’s time with the San Francisco 49ers has gone from breakout star to bewildering exit. General manager John Lynch recently stated that the wide receiver has likely played his last snap for the 49ers. While Aiyuk has not been officially released yet, multiple teams are already watching the situation closely as the offseason unfolds. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards did not have to look far to pin the blame after they lost to the Chicago Bulls, 120-115, at Target Center on Thursday. The Bulls clawed back from a 14-point deficit at halftime to pull off the upset, with Jalen Smith and Coby White sinking crucial free throws. Chicago improved […]

The cold weather could be a real storyline in the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday. If the forecast becomes punishing, it could impact the respective strategies of both teams. The passing game tends to tighten up in cold weather, with […]

The Houston Rockets saw their three-game winning streak end at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime, 128-122, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday. The Rockets fell short despite a big game from Kevin Durant, who tallied 36 points, including five three-pointers, seven rebounds, and three assists. He, however, also had eight turnovers. The […]

The Philadelphia 76ers survived the Houston Rockets in overtime, 128-122, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday. It was a frenetic finish for the 76ers and the Rockets as they traded clutch plays. Tyrese Maxey sent the game into an extension with a jumper with 40 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Maxey, however, could have […]

The much-publicized saga involving Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors got even testier after the comments of general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. recently. Kuminga, who has grown displeased with his role, has demanded a trade from the Warriors. Dunleavy addressed the issue and was quite blunt with his remarks. “When you make a demand, […]

The Golden State Warriors are still reeling from the season-ending knee injury of Jimmy Butler, and now, they might also lose the player who’s supposed to soak up his minutes after Jonathan Kuminga suffered a knee injury on Thursday. Kuminga was driving to the rim in the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American […]

After a jittery start to the season, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has now lived up to the hype of being the top overall pick of last year’s draft. While there are still areas for improvement, Flagg has proven that he can lead the Mavericks. A facet of his game that he needs to work […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe did not waste any time making his presence felt against the Houston Rockets at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday. The 76ers have struggled recently, coming off a loss to the Phoenix Suns, 116-110, on Tuesday, and Edgecombe wanted to reenergize his team against the Rockets. In the first quarter, he […]

A pair of MVPs and champions met at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, as Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks hosted Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The highly anticipated matchup, however, became a one-sided affair, as the Thunder manhandled the Bucks, 122-102. Oklahoma City outscored Milwaukee, 38-18, in the first quarter and never looked […]

The Sacramento Kings suffered their third straight loss after getting pummeled by the Toronto Raptors, 122-109, at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday. The Kings, who were on a four-game winning streak entering the game, had a strong start, taking a nine-point lead at halftime, 61-52. They, however, failed to sustain it, as the Raptors slowly […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder made easy work of the Milwaukee Bucks, 122-102, at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday. The win, however, could prove to be costly after Ajay Mitchell was forced to exit the game in the second half. The Thunder were already undermanned against the Bucks, as they played without Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex […]

If there’s one lesson that the world’s ancient philosophers have taught humanity, it’s this: The internet never forgets. Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton should know. The Nets got obliterated by the Knicks by 54 points, 120-66, at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. The Knicks, who are amid a concerning slump, unleashed all their frustrations like […]

Jalen Johnson continues to turn heads as he led the Atlanta Hawks over the Memphis Grizzlies, 124-122, in a wild finish at FedExForum on Wednesday. Johnson nailed the go-ahead basket with 46.1 seconds left to help the Hawks improve to 21-25. They snapped their four-game losing streak. The high-flying forward tallied game-highs of 32 points […]

The tension boiled over between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday after Bobby Portis and Cason Wallace got into it in the third quarter. As the Thunder were getting into their set, Portis planted an elbow on Wallace’s chest. Wallace took exception to it and pushed Portis before […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark cheered for the Indiana Hoosiers as they defeated the Miami Hurricanes in the national championship game, 27-21, on Monday. Clark even got thrilled for Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza when his favorite rapper, Lil Uzi Vert, entered Hard Rock Stadium. During her training, Clark decided to have a little fun and […]

Even before the season began, many believed that the Charlotte Hornets would be one of the more thrilling teams to watch despite their streak of losing records. The Hornets have proven that, with LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and Brandon Miller leading the crew. The young trio has electrified the fans with aerial displays and high-octane […]

It did not take long for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant to get into another scuffle. But this time, it is not with his teammate. The Grizzlies faced the Atlanta Hawks at FedExForum on Wednesday, and things got heated in the second quarter. Morant tried to attack the rim but was bodied up by Hawks […]