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There is just about one month until every NBA team will have their players back for the start of training camp. The offseason is basically over, and despite there being several notable names remaining as free agents, NBA front offices have basically concluded their plans for free agency. Then again, the Boston Celtics just signed […]

The Eastern Conference underwent some major changes this offseason. While the Boston Celtics retained all of their talent from their championship roster, the New York Knicks made a trade for Mikal Bridges, and the Philadelphia 76ers made the biggest splash in NBA free agency by signing nine-time All-Star Paul George. Then there were the Orlando […]

The Boston Celtics went all out on returning their star players this summer, which didn’t leave much money for big splashes in free agency. Yet, Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens worked his magic on a tight budget and landed former Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV on a one-year, Exhibit 10 contract, per […]

Three hours before the New York Liberty and Los Angeles Sparks squared off at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night, few would have thought Nyara Sabally would be one of the most impactful players in the game for New York. But with Jonquel Jones feeling sick, Sabally had her chance to shine. On a night in […]

The Phoenix Mercury dropped their second-straight contest at home, 89-76 against the Minnesota Lynx. The offensive woes continued, as Phoenix shot a combined 38.2% from the field. Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts shared his honest admission as to why his team is struggling to score amid an offensive slump. “We’ll have them here over the […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell didn’t care for the result of Wednesday night’s colossal test versus the Connecticut Sun. She didn’t care, as long as the Fever didn’t get bullied and swept on the season by the second-best team in the league. Mitchell, of course, did play like she cared. The vet clutched […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky entered Wednesday’s Washington Mystics matchup in dire need of a win. The Sky were on a three-game losing streak and needed to gain momentum in pursuit of a spot in the 2024 WNBA Playoffs. However, the Mystics were relentless and edged Chicago 74-70. Bench forward Diamond DeShields got real when […]

The Phoenix Mercury are making an intriguing lineup change before their showdown against the Minnesota Lynx. Forward Monique Billings will start in place of Sophie Cunningham. Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts explained his decision pregame. “I think just to clean up some of the rotations for everything down the line,” Tibbetts said. “Now we can […]

The Chicago Sky have had an up-and-down 2024 campaign. After a promising start to the year, Chicago has endured a couple of losing streaks. However, the team retains its eighth-place league standing. Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon is doing what she can to help the Sky stay competitive, but she knows she has to keep herself […]

Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have formed one of the best duos in basketball, and an NBA championship in 2024 only further cemented that. Despite their shared success, a media narrative intent on comparing and dividing them still exists. Movie star and former New England resident Adam Sandler doesn’t subscribe to that […]

Two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson has done it again for the Las Vegas Aces, scoring 42 points in Tuesday night’s game against the Dallas Wings. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to earn the back-to-back champions the win. The Wings beat the Aces 93 to 90.  “It’s tough to win on the road when you shoot five […]

In the modern NBA, finding value in contracts is crucial for teams aiming to build a competitive roster while managing the salary cap. This has always been the case but even more so under the new CBA, especially for teams looking to avoid the luxury tax. Thankfully, the New Orleans Pelicans have struck gold with […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Tuesday’s game against the defending-champion Las Vegas Aces was always going to be a difficult matchup for the Dallas Wings. Yet, the Wings did not back down and challenged the Aces. In the end, the Wings upset the Aces, earning a 93-90 victory. Las Vegas jumped out to an early lead before […]

The Connor Stalions Netflix documentary was released on Tuesday, and there is certainly a lot to unpack. To recap, Connor Stalions is the Michigan football staffer that was the head of the sign-stealing scheme that led to an NCAA investigation. Stalions was accused of illegal in-person scouting, and he ended up resigning from his position […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The 2024 season has been a challenging one for the Dallas Wings. Dallas made a deep postseason run in 2023 with head coach Latricia Trammell leading the way. In 2024, though, the Wings have only seven wins as of this story’s writing. Although the postseason is not out of the question, it […]

With new NBA 2K25 ratings being released recently, there has been a lot of talk about current and past NBA players and their 2k rating. The Chicago Bulls have had a lot of legends come through the organization in its rich history, and because of that, they have had some players receive some very high […]

The Michigan football season is almost here as the Wolverines will kick things off on August 31st against Fresno State. The Wolverines have a lot to defend this season as they have won the Big Ten three seasons in a row and they won the national championship last year. Obviously, the expectations and goals for […]

In just about one month, training camp will begin for all 30 teams around the NBA. As the calendar flips to the month of September, the league as a whole continues to be a waiting game. Even with plenty of rumors this summer, nobody has really made a substantial move on the trade market. And […]

A Monday night in Phoenix presented a plethora of historic accolades. Brittney Griner eclipsed 800 blocks, Diana Taurasi moved into fourth on the all-time assist list, and Natasha Cloud recorded the most assists in a single season for the Mercury. Still, the 84-70 loss to the New York Liberty left a lingering sour taste for […]

Right around seven minutes into the Indiana Fever’s 84-79 survival win at the Atlanta Dream Monday night, rookie guard Caitlin Clark abruptly collapsed. It was the brief glimpse into an ordeal that surely all Fever fans can’t think more than seconds about. While playing defense, Clark rolled her left ankle. She had help to get […]

Caitlin Clark has garnered a lot of attention over the season, and the result of that is the Indiana Fever playing in bigger arenas so fans can see her play. Just recently, the Fever played at State Farm Arena to face the Atlanta Dream, and 17,608 fans came out to see the game. It almost […]

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Dream hosted the Indiana Fever on Aug. 26, but not where they always play. The game was played at State Farm Arena, a bigger venue where more people could come out and watch the game, and most specifically, Caitlin Clark. Even though the Dream were still at home, they lost to […]

As the WNBA playoffs are less than a month away, the Phoenix Mercury are in the thick of the hunt. Sitting as the No. 6 seed, the Mercury gear up for a five-game homestand, their longest of the season. They also open their stretch against the New York Liberty, who hoist the league’s best record […]

The Atlanta Dream and the Indiana Fever haven’t faced off since June 21, and both teams have changed since then. The Dream have been rolling as of late winning three of their last four games, while the Fever have also been winning a lot since the Olympic break. Both teams are fighting to get into […]

No team in the NBA has been able to rebuild and find as much success as the Oklahoma City Thunder have. When the era of Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, and James Harden ended, the Thunder took a step back, even though they added the likes of Paul George and Chris Paul. What went unnoticed is […]

Paul George and Jared McCain are entering their first seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 14-year NBA veteran and the rookie are hungry to help the Sixers compete for a championship. To lock in on the grand prize and make the most of their 2024-25 campaigns, they’re keying in on important questions to ask of […]

Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the highest-rated players in the new NBA 2K25 video game with 97 overall ratings. Is a 2K rating the perfect way to explain a player’s overall ability on the floor? No, but it is a respectable gauge. Sometimes, though, the ratings are simply too high or too […]

ANN ARBOR, MI – Game week is here for the Michigan football team as the Wolverines will begin their national title defense on Saturday night against Fresno State. That contest is just five days away, but Michigan still doesn’t have a starting quarterback named. The competition is between Alex Orji and Davis Warren, and it’s […]

12 PGA Tour players automatically qualified for the Presidents Cup at the conclusion of this past weekend’s FedEx Cup Playoffs event, the BMW Championship. From September 27-30, the United States will face off against the International Team (no Europeans) at The Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal, Canada. Following the upcoming Tour Championship at East […]

Going into his rookie season with the Philadelphia 76ers, Jared McCain is out to prove he can be more than just a three-point shooter. Shooting is what led the Sixers to draft the Duke product — and he really can light it up from downtown. But he’s going to have to consistently leverage that talent […]

The debate about who the best player in the NBA is hasn’t died down for years. Is it Nikola Jokic? Is it Joel Embiid? Is it Luka Doncic? With NBA 2K25 set to release soon, the game is wrapping up its top 100 NBA 2K player ratings, with the top 10 announced on Monday. Following […]

With the PGA Tour season-long race and two playoff events — the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the BMW Championship — in the books, the top-30 in the FedEx Cup standings have advanced to the Tour Championship, which begins Thursday at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Keep in mind: The order matters. A lot. The […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings earned a competitive 113-110 victory on Sunday against the Los Angeles Sparks. Arike Ogunbowale led the way with 33 points, while Natasha Howard added 30. Jacy Sheldon, though, stepped up at the point guard position and set a new career-high with eight assists while turning the ball over just […]

NBA 2K25 is almost here. The latest installment of 2K will be released to the public on Friday, September 6, and the creators are offering early access to play the game on the 4th. Following a busy offseason, the Philadelphia 76ers could easily be one of the most fun teams to play as. This year’s […]

Drake Maye had another solid showing in the New England Patriots preseason finale against the Washington Commanders, possibly adding to his case to be the team’s starting quarterback in Week 1. If Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo opts to name Maye the Patriots’ starting quarterback in Week 1, the rookie believes he’ll be all set […]

Drake Maye might have made a strong case to be the New England Patriots starting quarterback in their preseason finale against the Washington Commanders, but Jerod Mayo might have let it slip that Jacoby Brissett is likely to be the starting quarterback. Brissett was hurt at the end of the Patriots’ first drive on Sunday, […]

After spending the first six seasons of her WNBA career with the Indiana Fever, Victoria Vivians knew she was ready for a fresh start. The Fever and Victoria Vivians agreed to a contract buyout during the offseason, as per Chloe Peterson of The Indy Star, and she was then signed by the Seattle Storm. Vivians […]

The Chicago Bulls schedule was released a couple weeks ago, and the season really feels close now that we know what Chicago has lined up. The Bulls are hoping to finally break through this year and become a threat in the Eastern Conference, and with their schedule out, we can start to make some predictions […]

CHICAGO — Chicago Sky fans went through a whirlwind of emotions when their team faced the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday. The Sky put up a fight during the first half of the game, playing stifling defense and finding ways to score. However, the Aces gave Chicago a heartbreaking loss with A’ja Wilson’s buzzer-beating layup. […]