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The Los Angeles Sparks dropped another game on this current road trip, 93-80, against the New York Liberty. They fell to 0-5 on the trip. But one bright spot for the Sparks, despite the loss, was the play of second-year guard Zia Cooke. Cooke had her best statistical game of the season and credited being […]

The New England Patriots and Eliot Wolf have continued their philosophy of keeping homegrown talent in town. Rhamondre Stevenson is the latest beneficiary of that philosophy.  Stevenson and the Patriots agreed to a four-year, $36 million deal with $17 million guaranteed on Thursday, according to several reports. As the running back was entering the final […]

There is no doubt that the Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the more talented teams in recent years. Joel Embiid won the 2022-23 MVP award, becoming the first player in franchise history to receive such a distinction since Allen Iverson in 2001. Plus, Tyrese Maxey’s rise to stardom has been nothing short of spectacular. […]

They are Derrick White’s version of bumps and bruises. Demolished teeth. With his first NBA championship now in the bag. the Boston Celtics first since 2008, the former San Antonio Spurs guard has been able to turn his attention to his chipped tooth by getting a temporary one installed as the city and franchise continue […]

DALLAS — Nico Harrison had his exit interview on Friday following the Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Finals loss to the Boston Celtics. Harrison, the Mavs general manager, addressed a number of topics including Luka Doncic’s previous injury concerns and whether or not he will play for Slovenia in the Olympics. “You guys all know Luka, you […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky snapped a four-game losing streak with their 83-72 win over the Dallas Wings on Thursday. Angel Reese made WNBA history by amassing her seventh consecutive double-double, the most ever for a rookie. Reese shared some gripping insights after the game, including one major proposition for Bulls legend Michael Jordan. Reese […]

As the New York Liberty’s roster continues to shrink, the connection between Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu only seems to run deeper. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton sat out Thursday with a knee injury, making three New York players unavailable against the Los Angeles Sparks. It ultimately didn’t matter as the Liberty won 93-80, bouncing back from a […]

While the Cleveland Cavaliers will likely use the No. 20 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft to add a rotation piece, nothing should be off the table. Heading into this offseason, the Cavs need to find consistency from the bench regarding three-point shooting, especially on the wing and from their backup big man. Cleveland is […]

The Boston Celtics are world champions once more, and their 2024 title will have a lasting impact on the legacies of all those involved. After beating the Dallas Mavericks the 2024 NBA Finals over five games, stars Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis all earned their first ring. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, at […]

The Detroit Pistons’ hunt for a new head coach is already progressing. After parting ways with Monty Williams on Wednesday, the Pistons were granted permission to interview three candidates. The coaching targets are Dallas Mavericks assistant Sean Sweeney, Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, and former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff, via ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. […]

Generational talent Victor Wembanyama actually is trying to do it all. The 20-year-old marvel is continuing to work with Jamal Crawford, who’s considered one of the NBA’s best ever ball handlers as well as a three-time Sixth Man of the Year winner. It appears to be another step Wembanyama, who carried loads of expectations before […]

The Los Angeles Sparks suffered a major blow this week when it was announced that rookie center Cameron Brink had suffered an ACL injury. The injury occurred early in the first quarter of the Sparks’ loss to the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday when Brink collided with Brionna Jones going to the basket. Sparks head coach […]

The Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy has been all around the world, but it’s finally back in Beantown after the Boston Celtics captured their first title in over 16 years. One of Larry’s first stops was in the historic North End neighborhood in Boston. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was spotted carrying around the trophy in […]

Heading into the 2024 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers only have one pick at No. 20 overall in the first round. Any other selections Cleveland might’ve had in the second round have been passed around through trades, and unless the Cavs purchase a pick on the night of the draft, they will only be adding […]

The offseason is officially underway for the Brooklyn Nets, and unlike previous years, they will not have to wait to get the ball rolling on free agency. The league’s new collective bargaining agreement allows teams to negotiate with their own free agents the day after the final game of the season. New deals have already […]

The Philadelphia 76ers pursuit of Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George has been heavily documented over the last few months, but that appears to have changed in recent days. The Sixers are apparently moving on. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Sixers’ interest in George appears to have soured in the last couple […]

Once they eventually hire their next head coach, the Cleveland Cavaliers must make their next major offseason decision in the 2024 NBA Draft. Heading into draft day, the Cavs only have one pick at No. 20 in the first round. The selection is a golden opportunity to add rotation-worthy talent that can provide an immediate […]

If there is one thing every team in the league is searching for ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft, it’s players who can impact winning. Potential and long-term development matter, but what often gets overlooked is the leadership and experience seniors who declare for the draft can bring to the league right away. Tyler Kolek, […]

The Michigan football team lost a lot of their coaching staff after winning the national championship last year. Jim Harbaugh left for the Los Angeles Chargers, and then the dominoes began to fall. Besides Harbaugh, the most unfortunate departure was defensive coordinator Jesse Minter. Minter did a fantastic job with the Wolverines, and he is […]

Now that the summer months have arrived, the Michigan football team is ramping up their recruiting efforts. The Wolverines have been on a tear throughout the past couple of weeks as they have landed commitments from a few top targets, and they are now hoping that they can land one from five-star offensive tackle Andrew […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky snapped their four-game losing streak against Arike Ogunbowale and the Dallas Wings on Thursday before a sell-out crowd. Tenacious defense and offensive execution saw the Sky beat Dallas 83-72. Angel Reese continued her impressive double-double streak, making WNBA history. The star rookie forward finished the game with 16 points, 18 […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky are trying to regain momentum after going on a cold streak during June. The Sky possessed a 4-9 record before their game against the Dallas Wings, which placed them second-to-last in the Eastern Conference standings. Nevertheless, former LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese has been a bright spot for the […]

The Las Vegas Aces reigned supreme Wednesday night at home in Michelob ULTRA arena, where the team beat out the Seattle Storm 94-83. Jackie Young was on fire throughout the night, scoring 32 points. She made 11 of her 19 field goal attempts, two of her six three-pointers, and all eight of her free throws.  […]

Any debate that may exist about the future greatness of San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama centers on when he’ll become one of the NBA’s best. Count Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George among those who say sooner rather than later. Really soon. “He’s a problem,” the 14-year veteran said. “Because I think the way […]

The NBA Finals are over and now the fun of the offseason’s free-agent frenzy can truly ramp up. Every franchise was allowed to begin negotiations with their impending free agents as soon as the Boston Celtics were crowned champions under the new CBA. All out-of-contract players can be contacted on June 30 giving front offices […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Fever have become only the second team in WNBA history to open the season with eight consecutive home games at 15,000-plus attendance. Wednesday night’s sellout 88-81 win over the Washington Mystics matched the 2002 Mystics attendance.  So yes, the Fever beat the identical franchise 20-plus years later to tie an incredible turnout […]

The Dallas Wings released their injury report before Thursday’s game against the Chicago Sky. Satou Sabally, Jaelyn Brown, and Maddy Siegrist, who suffered a finger injury on Monday, are all out for Thursday’s game. Arike Ogunbowale and Natasha Howard received crucial updates, however. Ogunbowale is dealing with Achilles soreness and is listed as questionable for […]

DEERFIELD, IL — The Chicago Sky look to regain ground on their losing record as they continue their late-June matchups. The Sky are preparing to take on the Dallas Wings in an attempt to snap their four-game cold streak. Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon has continued to speak on the improvements her team needs to make. […]

DEERFIELD, IL — The Chicago Sky have a chance to snap their four-game losing streak against the Dallas Wings on Thursday. Chicago enters the matchup at 4-9, while the Wings arrive at the Windy City at 3-10. Starting guard Marina Mabrey spoke to reporters after the Sky’s practice on Wednesday and echoed a message that […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Los Angeles Sparks announced Wednesday afternoon that 2024 No. 2 pick Cameron Brink tore her ACL in the first quarter of Tuesday’s loss to the Connecticut Sun. Before the Indiana Fever suited up for their home game with the Washington Mystics Wednesday night, Caitlin Clark was asked her thoughts on it. Both […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will find out what star Paul George plans to do in the next couple of weeks. The forward has a player option for the 2024-25 season, and he has until June 30th to decide on it. George has one year and $48.7 million left on his previous four-year, $196 million extension […]

This season did not go to plan for the Chicago Bulls as they had another mediocre year. They finished with a 39-43 record, and they once again ended up in the play-in tournament. The Bulls finished in ninth place in the East, and they beat the Atlanta Hawks in their first play-in game. Chicago would’ve […]

The offseason is here, and NBA Draft is just one week away. The NBA season came to a close on Monday night when the Boston Celtics took down the Dallas Mavericks to win it all, and the draft is the first big event of the offseason. The Chicago Bulls had another disappointing season as they […]

The Chicago Bulls finished up yet another mediocre season about two months ago as they lost to the Miami Heat in the NBA play-in tournament. It was a disappointing season, so it was fitting for it to end in disappointing fashion. The Bulls got out to a good start in Miami as they hit a […]

DEERFIELD, IL — The Chicago Sky took on one of their most heated matchups of the 2024 WNBA season on June 16th. Chicago lost 91-83 to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, which marked their fourth straight loss. Of course, Angel Reese and Clark were the center of attention due to their rivalry. Sixth-year guard […]

BOSTON — Consistency is key. That’s not a new saying by any means, but it’s one the 2023-24 Boston Celtics lived by throughout the season. And as a result, they’re champions. The Celtics were accustomed to the spotlight, as they were on the precipice of greatness for several years. They have made the Eastern Conference […]

The PGA Tour has created a special sponsor exemption for Tiger Woods to enter future signature events. The PGA Tour schedule currently includes eight signature events, which feature bigger purses, more FedEx Cup points, smaller fields, and, in most cases, no cuts. Tiger isn’t automatically eligible because he doesn’t play a regular PGA Tour schedule. This […]

Top Chef: Wisconsin fans will know Soo Kyo Ahn as the first contestant in the show’s history to tee off in Last Chance Kitchen (introduced in Season 9). It wasn’t long before the Michelin-star chef joined the main competition in Milwaukee, quickly establishing himself as one of the more inventive and formidable contestants in the […]

Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty have found their three-point touch. Their 99-93 loss on Tuesday night at the hands of the Phoenix Mercury wasn’t the result they wanted, as Rebecca Allen and Diana Taurasi shot down their eight-game winning streak, but the takeaways paint a much more promising picture for the Commissioner’s Cup […]