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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks have been eliminated from playoff contention, but with back-to-back games against the Connecticut Sun followed by back-to-back games against the Seattle Storm, they’ve treated these games as if they were a playoff series. During their 90-82 loss to the Storm on Wednesday, the Sparks saw Odyssey Sims leave […]

What does the future hold for the Golden State Warriors? This is a question many around the league are seeking an answer to ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. Perhaps Klay Thompson’s departure signals some sort of internal fracturing for Golden State, or maybe Stephen Curry’s latest extension helps paint a picture for what the […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum did it all this summer. He won an NBA championship in June, graced the cover of NBA 2K25 in July, and took home a gold medal in August. In May though, there was one accolade he missed out on. During the 2024 Western Conference Semifinals, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić […]

The Michigan football team is looking for a bounce-back win this weekend as they were embarrassed at home on Saturday against Texas. The Longhorns came into Ann Arbor and easily took down the defending national champion Wolverines. It wasn’t close as Texas rolled to a 31-12 victory. Now, Michigan needs to bounce back, and they […]

LOS ANGELES – The WNBA has seen a surge in growth and popularity this season, but with that has also come darker undertones. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert was recently asked about the racism and hatred that was permeated WNBA social media circles and she gave an answer that left a lot to be desired. She […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was tired Wednesday night. She said so at the podium following the 86-75 defeat to the Las Vegas Aces. Clark shot 6-for-22 from the field, which is the most shots she’s taken all season. She shot 1-for-10 beyond the arc, which is her lowest percentage in any game so […]

Last weekend, the Michigan football team suffered its first regular season loss since the 2021 season. It was also their first home loss since 2020, and their first home loss with fans in the building since 2019. It was a bad day for the Wolverines as Texas came into Ann Arbor and easily served Michigan […]

When the Los Angeles Sparks signed Stephanie Talbot as a free agent ahead of the 2023 WNBA season, they knew they were getting a player capable of doing multiple things on the court. She was coming off a pair of career seasons with the Seattle Storm and was one of the top free agents on […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky entered Wednesday’s matchup against the Washington Mystics with something they had not had in a while: momentum. However, the Sky could not capitalize on that momentum and took a brutal 89-58 loss. Chicago felt the absence of Angel Reese on the interior, but they experienced all-around mishaps. Kamilla Cardoso got […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky have gotten themselves back on track following a seven-game losing streak. The Sky won two consecutive games in their matchups against the Los Angeles Sparks and Dallas during the first week of September. The team possesses obvious contributors like Chennedy Carter, but Teresa Weatherspoon highlighted another coveted player central to […]

The Chicago Sky have had their fair share of injury struggles on the roster during the 2024 season. First, former starting center Elizabeth Williams went down with an MCL injury in June. Then, two weeks before the regular season’s end, Angel Reese suffered a season-ending wrist injury. Not long after, Diamond DeShields was ruled out […]

There should be no debate in the WNBA over who the top two candidates are for Rookie of the Year. There’s also no reason Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich shouldn’t be on the short list for the best of the rest. Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have put up better numbers and have undeniably had better […]

ARLINGTON, TX- The New York Liberty defeated the Dallas Wings 105-91 on Tuesday evening. Dallas fell to 9-27 on the season with the loss. Breanna Stewart led the Liberty to the win as the Wings’ disappointing campaign continued. Veteran Natasha Howard revealed her message to young players on Dallas’ roster with the Wings not in […]

NBA stars Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans), Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics), Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks), and Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic) are a few of many helping to carry on a 1990s-era tradition. The explosion of the And 1 Mixtape is still influencing the masses. Highlight videos became currency on the recruiting circuits. Brands could be […]

Down the final stretch of the season, the Atlanta Dream are finding out what kind of team they want to be. Throughout the season, they’ve shown the ability to be able to dominate on all levels of offense, was also being a good defensive team. The things that have held them back are finishing games […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings were defeated by the New York Liberty on Tuesday night. New York earned a 105-91 victory over Dallas in the game. The Wings are already eliminated from playoff contention but they are looking to finish the regular season strong nonetheless. However, the Liberty have the best record in the […]

The Atlanta Dream played one of the best teams in the league, the Minnesota Lynx, and they showed why they’re a tough matchup for any team that they go against. Coming into the game, the Dream had already lost to the Lynx three times this season, and they swept the season series on Sept. 10, […]

Making an adjustment after joining a new team in the NBA always proves to be a challenge. It could especially be difficult for Klay Thompson, who had spent his entire career with the Golden State Warriors before landing with the Dallas Mavericks this past offseason. However, PJ Washington may be able to help Thompson’s transition. […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram has been spending a lot of time on social media and the purpose has not exactly been clear. Two of the newest Instagram posts are also of the subtle variety but they got the attention of any fan of the Pelicans. Those fans are all asking the same questions, […]

Rhyne Howard has become one of the bright young stars of the WNBA, and lately, she’s been on another level with the Atlanta Dream fighting for a playoff spot. Howard has scored 30-plus points in her last three games, and the team knows that if they want to play beyond the regular season. Before their […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever just dodged back-to-back home defeats Sunday, beating the Atlanta Dream in overtime, in which both teams hit triple digits. Next up, the Fever host the back-to-back defending champions Las Vegas Aces Wednesday and Friday night, looking to lock up the No. 6 seed for the playoffs. To […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Andre Drummond felt comfortable with the Philadelphia 76ers within his first week on the team, the very beginning of his first stint that began in the 2021 offseason. The embrace he got from the city made the transition to a new team and a role as a backup immensely easier. After being […]

Winning a championship was at the top of Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s to-do list for years, but he was finally able to complete that nagging task last season. However, the five-time All-Star understands that the greatest players in NBA history didn’t lose their hunger for winning after one title. Tatum hasn’t either, which he […]

NEW YORK — Stephen Curry is, and has been, one of the biggest names in the NBA. You can’t tell the tale of the league over the last decade without discussing Steph’s greatness and all that he has done to change the game both on and off the court. When he is on the court […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are coming into another NBA season as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. But whether they can beat the best of the best and finally make that long-awaited run to the conference finals will determine whether it truly means anything significant this time. At the season’s outset, the 76ers […]

The Phoenix Mercury released a less-than-subtle video on X , formerly Twitter about guard Diana Taurasi. They alluded that her final days in a Mercury uniform could soon come.  𝐈𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐬 𝐈𝐭 You have two more opportunities to see the Greatest of All-Time at home. 🎟️ https://t.co/Rb3988XXlX pic.twitter.com/uiYrU0JWYv — Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) September 9, […]

LOS ANGELES – With a young team this season comprised of rookies and second and third year players, the Los Angeles Sparks have relied heavily on Dearica Hamby to help steady and lead the team. Hamby has done an outstanding job in that sense throughout the season. But following the Sparks’ 79-67 loss to the […]

DeMar DeRozan joined the Sacramento Kings later in the 2024 NBA offseason, adding another dangerous scorer to one of the league’s best offenses from the past two seasons. After being linked to a handful of playoff teams as his deal with the Chicago Bulls expired, he decided to join the Beam Team. It seemed pretty […]

NEW YORK — Athletes in any professional sport are always trying to grow their brands on and off the field or court. While Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is known for his jaw-dropping shooting abilities on the basketball court, he is beginning to make a huge name for himself with Under Armour and his […]

The Michigan football team suffered its first regular season loss since 2021 and its first home loss since 2020 on Saturday. The Texas football team came into Michigan Stadium and handily took down the Wolverines. It wasn’t close for very long, and the Longhorns cruised to a 31-12 win. Now, head coach Sherrone Moore and […]

The Las Vegas Aces’ four-game winning streak was snapped on Sunday after a nail-biting matchup against the New York Liberty, who came out on top, 75-71. The Aces were without their star player, A’ja Wilson, but kept up the fight to the very end. “We always come prepared for a war,” Aces’ coach Becky Hammon […]

Christian Gonzalez added Ja’Marr Chase to the list of top-end wide receivers he’s slowed down in his young career, putting up another strong performance in the New England Patriots’ 16-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Patriots’ second-year cornerback allowed Chase to only have three receptions for 14 yards in Sunday’s game, according to ScoutdNFL. […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The deficit for the Indiana Fever in the third quarter Sunday afternoon, and the void on the court vacuuming the team in, continued to balloon in size. The Fever trailed by an okay four points at halftime. Four minutes after the break, four turned to 16: the largest lead of the afternoon for the […]

Jabrill Peppers was dealt a sudden injury just two days ahead of the New England Patriots’ season-opening win over the Cincinnati Bengals and had to go to an unusual length in order to play. The Patriots safety was added to the injury report on Saturday due to a hip injury. Peppers was listed as questionable […]

Jacoby Brissett was emotional prior to the New England Patriots’ upset win over the Cincinnati Bengals, but some reassuring words from Jerod Mayo helped settle the quarterback down. The Patriots starting quarterback shared he cried on multiple occasions ahead of the 16-10 win against the Bengals. “I think I cried three times before the game,” […]

Ask Sabrina Ionescu and she’ll tell you that the mood in the locker room after the New York Liberty defeated the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday afternoon was not celebratory. The Liberty won, 75-71, clinching a regular season sweep over the team that beat them in the WNBA Finals last year. It also brought their […]

The Dallas Wings embarked upon their recent road trip with the understanding that they almost had to be perfect. Instead, they were defeated by the Atlanta Dream on Friday 107-96 and lost to the Chicago Sky on Sunday 92-77. Dallas has now dropped four games in a row and with Sunday’s loss, the Wings have […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky entered Sunday’s Dallas Wings matchup with much-needed momentum. The Sky were fresh off a commanding Los Angeles Sparks win and needed another victory to stay strongly afloat in the playoff race. Chennedy Carter came through again with an all-around performance, while Isabelle Harrison thrived in place of the injured Angel […]

Amid a roster chock full of young players, a combination of rookies and second and third year players, the Los Angeles Sparks have leaned heavily on their veterans to help keep them together and connected. One of the vets the Sparks have looked towards as a leader this season has been Dearica Hamby. Following the […]