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The Sacramento Kings have pulled former NBA champion Matt Barnes from their broadcasting team just weeks after he was seen yelling at officials and confronting a student play-by-play announcer at his sons’ high school basketball game in Los Angeles. Barnes was in his third season as a studio analyst with the Kings broadcast team. Barnes […]

NBA viewership in local television markets has increased over last season’s numbers as of the All-Star Break, but not for the Portland Trail Blazers. According to the Nielsen Station Index, 18 NBA franchises had increased their linear TV viewership year-to-year through the same amount of games, likely due to the success of the NBA In-Season […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green watched Syracuse basketball get a win over North Carolina State on Tuesday night, but he still would have done things differently. The Warriors forward took to social media to point out what Syracuse should have done and that he would dominate the college coaching ranks: “I personally think if […]

LIV Golf chairman Yassir Al-Rumayyan is set to compete in the PGA Tour Champions Trophy Hassan II Pro-Am in Morocco. He is paired with Arjun Atwal for the Pro-Am that will be played on Wednesday, February 21, at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat, per Brentley Romine of The Golf Channel: “Playing in today’s […]

Defending national champion and current no. 1 UConn basketball was stunned 85-66 by Creighton on Tuesday night. UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley accurately summed up the brutal loss, according to Joe Arruda of the Hartford Courant: “Dan Hurley starts his opening statement: ‘Kinda felt like we ran into a buzz-saw there.’” Creighton led by 23 […]

Alex Ovechkin is having yet another productive NHL run in his 19th season with the Washington Capitals. The 38-year-old Capitals star is chasing Wayne Gretzky’s historical goals-scored record, and is racking up some other impressive feats in the meantime. Ovechkin scored a goal on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils that gave him his seventh […]

Max Muncy and the Los Angeles Dodgers recently agreed on a two-year, $24 million contract for the infielder to return to LA. Muncy had an up-and-down 2023 season, but LA clearly still has faith in the veteran. It looks like Muncy is ready to prove the Dodgers right, as the third baseman is reportedly in excellent shape headed into […]

Could Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson be headed to the Pittsburgh Steelers? If we’re to believe Chad Ochocinco, the answer is yes. On the latest edition of the Nightcap Podcast, the six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver told Shannon Sharpe that he has heard that Wilson is destined to become the next Steelers quarterback: “A little […]

After letting Pete Carmichael go, the New Orleans Saints agreed to terms with new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak early last week. Head coach Dennis Allen today explained why he believes Kubiak is the perfect person to run the Saints’ offense, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football: “Dennis Allen to @JamesPalmerTV and @wyche89 on Klint Kubiak: ‘I […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers get ready to kick off Spring Training on Thursday, manager Dave Roberts and superstar Shohei Ohtani have come up with a plan to get the slugger ready in time for the team’s opener in Korea, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register: “#Dodgers Dave Roberts said he had […]

Missouri prosecutors said Tuesday that two adults have been charged with murder in last week’s shooting that killed one person and injured 22 others after the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade, per ESPN’s Adem Schefter. Dominic Miller and Lyndell Mays are both charged with second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action and unlawful […]

San Diego Wave FC forward Alex Morgan will replace forward Mia Fishel on the U.S. Women’s National Team roster for the 2024 Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup. Fishel tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee during training on Feb. 19, according to a post from the U.S. Women’s National team: “Roster Update: Alex Morgan will […]

PGA Tour pro Tony Finau was facing two separate lawsuits but the Utah Court of Appeals ruled last Thursday to affirm the dismissal of one of them. Finau, the defending champion at the Mexico Open at Vidanta – this week’s PGA Tour stop – was sued, along with his father Kelepi and brother Gipper, by […]

The Pac-12 Board of Directors on Monday announced that Teresa Gould will replace George Kliavkoff as commissioner, effective March 1, per Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic: “NEWS: The Pac-12 board of directors today announced that Teresa Gould has been appointed as the new commissioner of the Pac-12 Conference, George Kliavkoff, effective March 1.” With today’s […]

Corey Seager and the Texas Rangers had a magical postseason run in 2023 that culminated in the first World Series Championship in franchise history. Today, Seager shared that a quip from Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman fueled the Rangers’ World Series run, per Jeff Wilson of Rangers Today: Video: Corey Seager on his mic […]

San Antono Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama was coveted by all 30 NBA teams in the lead up to the 2023 NBA Draft. But Wemby doesn’t wonder what it would be like to play for another team, as being with the Spurs is right where he belongs, according to Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News: […]

Mac McClung won the 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday, marking his second consecutive win in the annual NBA All-Star Weekend event. After receiving his trophy, McClung was asked if he would return next season to try for the 3-peat: “I’d have to think about it. Never say never, but I’ll think about it.” […]

Mac McClung took home his second straight trophy in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night with a dazzling array of dunks in Indianapolis, but Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid wasn’t impressed. The 76ers center said on social media, “I’m a professional hater but I’m not hating when I say I could win the […]

Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard won his second consecutive NBA 3-Point Contest on Saturday night, holding off Trae Young and Karl Anthony-Towns in the final round. After the event, the Bucks guard was asked about coming back next year to go for the 3-peat by TNT’s Chris Haynes: “Damian Lillard tells @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport that […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Damian Lillard won his second consecutive NBA 3-point contest on Saturday night, topping Karl Anthony-Towns and Trae Young in the final round. Bucks fans are loving it on social media: DAMIAN LILLARD'S 26 POINTS MAKE HIM THE BACK-TO-BACK #Starry3PT CHAMPION! His last shot is the winner… because of course ⌚️ pic.twitter.com/OqcHpurcfE — […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver held his annual press conference at NBA All-Star Weekend on Saturday, and he was asked – with all of the ‘respect for the game’ rules put in place for the players – how does he make sure that players feel heard and respected – especially with many NBA players feeling that […]

Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael has contracted another infection and was undergoing a blood transfusion just days after being admitted into intensive care at a Chicago area hospital, his family said in a statement Saturday. The family said the former Bears star — who went public with an ALS diagnosis three years ago — contracted […]

New York Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson is having himself a busy NBA All-Star Weekend. Before playing in the main event on Sunday, Brunson will be representing the Knicks in the 3-point shootout on Saturday night. Prior to the event, the Knicks guard opened up about the weirdest part of the event, per Robby Kalland […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is by far the biggest name participating in Saturday night’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend. When asked why he decided to participate, the Celtics wing responded: “It sucks to see the abandonment of the Dunk Contest. I think dunking is an art form.” Jaylen Brown on what inspired […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are throwing their hat in the ring in an effort to host the NBA All-Star Game at Fiserv Forum in either 2027 or 2028, according to Chris Haynes of TNT: “The Milwaukee Bucks are bidding to bring 2027 or 2028 NBA All-Star Weekend to Fiserv Forum, sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.” The Bucks […]

In a historic moment, Iowa women’s basketball star guard Caitlin Clark officially became the all-time leading NCAA women’s basketball scorer, surpassing Kelsey Plum’s previous record of 3,527 points. Clark made history early in the first quarter of the Hawkeyes’ game against Michigan on Feb. 15, pulling up for a ridiculously deep triple to set the new scoring record. But […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is having some fun at NBA All-Star Weekend. Not only is the Bucks superstar competing in Saturday’s 3-point contest, but Lillard is also an All-Star starter for the first time in his career. Ahead of the 3-point contest, TNT’s Chris Haynes asked him to recreate his iconic series-ending game winner […]

Rookie Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath has finally achieved his long-held goal of having NBA security, as the he and the team have agreed to terms on a standard three-year contract. The deal, which was first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, will keep him with the Blazers through the 2025-26 season. Reath, who at […]

The Portland Trail Blazers fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night in a 128-91 that would be completely forgettable except for one thing. Blazers rookie point guard Scoot Henderson has reclaimed his role in the starting lineup for the rest of the season, according to Chauncey Billups. Before Thursday night’s game, Billups told Portland […]

After being charged with DWI in December, Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips will plead guilty to an amended charge of careless driving, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN: “Per court documents, Vikings OC Wes Phillips will plead guilty to an amended charge of careless driving stemming from his Dec. 8 arrest. He was originally […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have been without goalie Frederik Andersen for all but six games this season as he dealt with a blood clotting issue. But the Carolina star had a great update on Thursday as he was seen practicing on the ice with the team, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes: “Frederik Andersen is […]

The Philadelphia Flyers are 29-19 and riding a four-game winning streak despite widely being expected to miss the playoffs headed into the season. So that means that Flyers coach John Tortorella is getting the credit he deserves, right? If you ask the Flyers coach directly, he doesn’t feel like NHL coaches get the respect they […]

Tiger Woods is a PGA Tour legend, and now Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen knows why after seeing him up close. The NFL quarterback was at the PGA Tour’s Genesis Invitational on Wednesday, and his reaction to a Tiger Woods drive said it all, courtesy of NBC Sports: Even Josh Allen has to stop and […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are celebrating their second consecutive Super Bowl win at their victory parade in downtown Kansas City on Thursday, and Chiefs GM Brett Veach had some fun trolling the rest of the NFL, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network: “GM Brett Veach, speaking to the crowd at the #Chiefs victory parade: […]

The Kansas City Chiefs celebrated their Super Bowl 58 win over the San Francisco 49ers with a parade through Kansas City on Thursday and star Travis Kelce had himself a great time. The Chiefs’ tight end took the stage and channeled his inner Garth Brooks with a hilarious rendition of ‘Friends in Low Places.’ Travis […]

As the Portland Trail Blazers continue to deal with injuries to their backcourt, the team is focused on maximizing minutes with rookie Scoot Henderson and Anfernee Simons on the court together. With Malcolm Brogdon and Shaedon Sharpe both unavailable for an extended stretch, Henderson and Simons will be playing the bulk of the minutes in […]

The Portland Trail Blazers looked like they might pull off a stunning upset for the first three quarters against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. A one-point game entering the fourth quarter got away from the Blazers as Anthony Edwards and Nickeil Alexander-Walker slammed the door shut, but Portland coach Chauncey Billups was pleased with […]

Following the departure of defensive coordinator Manny Diaz, who took the Duke head coaching job on December 7th, Penn State football coach James Franklin didn’t waste much time before hiring former Indiana coach Tom Allen as Diaz’s replacement. But, said Franklin on Tuesday, the process to hire Allen into the Penn State football program took […]

Former Michigan State basketball standout Bryn Forbes, who won an NBA championship as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks back in 2021, has been arrested on a third-degree felony charge for strangulation/choking of a family member, per Mariah Medina of News 4 San Antonio: “JUST IN: Bryn Forbes has been arrested on a 3rd degree felony […]