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Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers’ playoff run ended in one of the most heartbreaking ways possible after their 103-91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Sunday night. Haliburton suffered an Achilles injury midway through the first quarter, taking him out for the remainder of the […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle took what the Oklahoma City Thunder did ahead of Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals as personal. The Pacers and Thunder are competing to win their first-ever NBA title in their respective cities. Indiana last reached the NBA Finals in 2000, while Oklahoma City last appeared in 2012. […]

The Houston Rockets made a big offseason move to acquire Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. Head coach Ime Udoka may have played a key role in this trade taking place. The Rockets landed Durant in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, and five second-round picks. […]

Tyrese Haliburton’s father witnessed an unfortunate moment from his son during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. Haliburton suffered an apparent leg injury midway through the first quarter. He immediately went down to the floor in pain, being unable to put any weight […]

Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks will have an intriguing offseason as the star guard has a contract decision to make. Irving boasts a player option for the 2025-26 season. If he accepts, he will earn up to $44 million in the final year of his contract. If he declines, he will become an unrestricted […]

Sonia Citron had a spectacular performance to lead the Washington Mystics to a 91-88 overtime victory over the Dallas Wings on Sunday. In 41 minutes of action, Citron torched the nets against the Wings’ defense. She finished with a stat line of 27 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block. She shot […]

Nathaniel Lowe achieved a huge career milestone during Saturday’s matchup between the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers. Lowe has impressed throughout his growth after seven seasons of playing in the major leagues. His time with the Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers saw him secure Silver Slugger and the Gold Glove, then reaching the […]

Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans secured a big commitment as they landed four-star wide receiver Luc Weaver. Weaver announced his commitment to the Trojans on Saturday, joining the program’s 2026 recruiting class. He hails from Sherman Oaks High School, as he sent a clear message to Riley’s squad when he arrives next year. “100% […]

Jon Jones made huge waves with his groundbreaking decision to retire from his UFC career. UFC president Dana White revealed Jones’ choice to retire, stepping away from the sport after 17 years. It marks the end of one of the most dominant and controversial fighters in history. Jones confirmed the news with his own social […]

Pascal Siakam learned a lot from Kawhi Leonard during their time together as teammates on the Toronto Raptors. So much so that the former understood a key lesson from the star forward as he looks to lead the Indiana Pacers to glory. Siakam and Leonard were only co-stars for one season with the Raptors during […]

Ben Sheppard had an intriguing plan to share before the Indiana Pacers face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. The Pacers have had a competitive series against the Thunder so far. They had a 2-1 series lead before Oklahoma City took the next two games. Despite this, Indiana responded […]

The New York Liberty provided a key injury update on Jonquel Jones before their upcoming matchup against the Seattle Storm. Jones suffered an ankle injury on June 20 during their previous game against the Phoenix Mercury. New York lost 89-81, but her injury proved to be important as she left in the second quarter and […]

The Toronto Raptors’ offseason could turn out to be interesting, whether it involves the draft, trades or free agency. However, it won’t end up with them departing from Jakob Poeltl for Kevin Durant. Durant made it clear to the Phoenix Suns the three teams he would prefer to play for. They are the Miami Heat, […]

TJ McConnell had high remarks for star teammate Tyrese Haliburton after his performance in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. Haliburton has been going through a calf injury throughout the series, which prevented him from playing at his star level in the Game […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green sent a strong warning to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder if they don’t win the 2025 NBA Finals. The Thunder had a 3-2 series lead over the Indiana Pacers with a chance to win the title in Game 6 on Thursday night. However, Indiana refused to surrender […]

Contract talks between Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals seem to never end. Orlando Brown Jr. provided his thoughts on the situation. Hendrickson is seeking a major contract that will have him be among the highest-paid defenders in the NFL. He looks to be earning close to as much as Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett, who […]

Jake Ferguson is making strides in his young NFL career. Approaching his fourth season with the Dallas Cowboys, first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer noticed a big difference about the rising tight end. Ferguson showcased a lot of promise in his sophomore campaign, forming a strong connection with quarterback Dak Prescott as a reliable target. However, […]

Ben Sheppard had a memorable moment in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. Down 3-2 in the series, the Pacers refused to let their season come to a heartbreaking end. They built a huge lead against the Thunder and didn’t look back, performing […]

Jalen Williams had a night to forget in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. In 27 minutes of action, Williams finished with a stat line of 16 points, three rebounds and an assist. He shot 6-of-13 from the field and 4-of-5 from the […]

Breanna Stewart made WNBA history during Thursday’s matchup between the New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury. In 37 minutes of action, Stewart finished with a stat line of 35 points, three rebounds, three steals, and two assists. She shot 11-of-17 from the field, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc, and 10-of-11 from the free-throw line. […]

Jared Verse had an impressive rookie season in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams. How his potential looks going forward got former player Terron Armstead to make a bold claim. Armstead played 12 seasons in the league, representing the New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins from 2013 to 2024. He made five Pro Bowl […]

A’ja Wilson has a chance to return from injury for the Las Vegas Aces ahead of Friday’s matchup against the Seattle Storm. Wilson suffered a concussion in the Aces’ contest against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 11. She has since missed the team’s last three games as Las Vegas went 1-2 in her absence. […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. stands out as one of the best big men in the NBA. However, former player Kendrick Perkins has his qualms about the Memphis Grizzlies star. Perkins appeared on a June 19 edition of Gilbert Arenas’ “Gil’s Arena” podcast. He likes the skillset Jackson showcases on the court with his shooting and defense, […]

Jalen Williams came through for the Oklahoma City Thunder with a huge performance against the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Monday night. In 35 minutes of action, Williams torched the nets against the Pacers’ defense. He finished with a stat line of 40 points, six rebounds, four assists, and […]

The Orlando Magic made a big move on Sunday by acquiring Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies. However, they had to make decisions on their team options with veteran guards Gary Harris and Cory Joseph. Orlando landed Bane from Memphis in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and several first-round picks. It was a big […]

Aaron Rodgers joining the Pittsburgh Steelers isn’t bringing much excitement to two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long. Long appeared as a special guest on Monday’s edition of the Rich Eisen Show. He explained why he doesn’t view Rodgers as an upgrade over the likes of Russell Wilson, who started for the Steelers last season. “If […]

Daylen Lile had a memorable moment during Monday’s game between the Washington Nationals and Colorado Rockies. Lile is progressing through his rookie season after the Nationals selected him in the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft. He played in the minor leagues until he finally made his major league debut on May 23 this […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers enter an offseason where they must address their issues at the center position. The Lakers exceeded expectations by a solid margin, winning 50 games for the first time since the 2019-20 campaign. However, they were unable to translate that into playoff success, losing in the first round to […]

The Las Vegas Aces provided an official injury update on star forward A’ja Wilson ahead of Tuesday’s matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. Wilson suffered a concussion in the Aces’ contest against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 11. She has since missed the team’s last two games as Las Vegas went 1-1 in her absence. […]

Many reactions came out following the blockbuster trade involving star hitter Rafael Devers. Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Clayton Kershaw was one of those who reacted to the news. The Boston Red Sox traded Devers to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jordan Hicks, left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison, outfield prospect James Tibbs, […]

Micah Parsons is in the middle of contract talks with the Dallas Cowboys. He has significant support from a fellow colleague in Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett. Parsons has been present at the Cowboys’ minicamp practices as they gear up for the upcoming 2025 NFL season. Regardless, the star cornerback seeks a contract that will […]

The Orlando Magic are looking to take the next step in being a playoff contender after trading for Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies. They acquired Bane on Sunday, landing a talented player who can score and shoot the ball at a high level. In exchange, the Magic sent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and several […]

Angel Reese had an impressive showing throughout Sunday’s matchup between the Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun. In 36 minutes of action, Reese was active in multiple areas of the game. She finished with a stat line of 11 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals, and two blocks. She shot 2-of-7 from the field and […]

Rhyne Howard achieved an impressive feat during Sunday’s matchup between the Atlanta Dream and Washington Mystics. In 29 minutes of action, Howard finished with a stat line of 14 points, two assists, a rebound, and a steal. She shot 5-of-14 from the field, including 4-of-11 from beyond the arc. Her 3-point shooting allowed her to […]

Willson Contreras took issue with an interaction he had with an opposing player during the St. Louis Cardinals’ game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. The Cardinals won their first game of the four-game series against the Brewers, winning by an 8-5 score. They now trail 2-1 in the series but will have the chance […]

Kelsey Mitchell was proud of how she and the Indiana Fever beat the New York Liberty 102-88 on Saturday afternoon. In 34 minutes of action, Mitchell finished with a stat line of 22 points, two rebounds, one assist, and a steal. She shot 9-of-21 from the field, including 3-of-10 from beyond the arc. Mitchell was […]

Kevin Durant has been active on the trade rumor mill as the Phoenix Suns look to retool their roster moving forward. According to ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania, they might have their avenues. Charania reported on Saturday that Durant’s list of teams he prefers to go to include the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs and […]

Bobby Witt Jr. wasn’t happy with how he and the Kansas City Royals performed in their 4-0 shutout loss to the Athletics on Saturday. The Athletics took a 2-0 lead in the second inning thanks to a two-run homer from Max Muncy. They later added a run in the fourth following an RBI double from […]

Caitlin Clark delivered a dominant performance in her return from injury as the Indiana Fever stunned the New York Liberty 102-88 on Saturday. Her display earned many reactions, especially one from her boyfriend Connor McCaffrey. In 31 minutes of action, Clark showed out with an excellent game. She finished with a stat line of 32 […]