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Eventually, the mistakes are going to catch up with you. The New York Liberty learned that on Thursday night when they fell 89-81 to the Phoenix Mercury at home. It was the third straight game where the defending WNBA champions went long stretches appearing to be out of sync. The early season malaise left head […]

The Michigan football team has been picking up steam on the recruiting trail with a few recent commitments, and another one could be coming soon. Four-star cornerback Andre Clarke is high on Michigan, and he has a commitment date set as he will announce a decision on June 30th. Kentucky seems to be the biggest […]

No matter where you look around the NBA, every team is fully engaged in something. The NBA Finals are heading to a Game 7 on Sunday night. The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft will begin on Wednesday night. Not long after the draft, the free agency window will open, and teams can start […]

The Michigan football team could be landing a big commitment soon as four-star safety Donovan Webb has been predicted to go to the Wolverines. Webb is also getting heavy interest from top programs like Notre Dame, TCU, Baylor and Texas Tech, but it seems like Michigan is in the lead right now. “2026 4-star DB […]

The Michigan football team is going to have a new quarterback during the 2025 season, and that will have a major impact after last year’s struggles. The Wolverines had some of the worst QB play in college football last year, and they probably would’ve made the College Football Playoff with a decent player under center. […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings will play the Connecticut Sun on Friday night in a road matchup. Dallas is looking to earn a second consecutive victory after defeating the Golden State Valkyries 80-71 on Tuesday night. Although forward Maddy Siegrist and guard Tyasha Harris will remain out on Friday due to knee injuries and […]

INDIANAPOLIS — As the only player with a championship ring in his trophy case, Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso showed his teammates what winning looks like on and off the floor during the regular season. In his first season with the Thunder, Caruso is the elder statesman on his team. He was also one […]

Less than 48 hours removed from a disappointing 80-71 loss to the Dallas Wings, the Golden State Valkyries are looking to up the intensity ahead of their most anticipated matchup of the season. With Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in the Bay Area for the first time, the Valkyries will aim to rectify the […]

Brooklyn Nets fans entered this season with dreams of securing a top-three draft pick. Rutgers’ Ace Bailey was among the prospects they had their sights set on. While the Nets’ fall to the No. 8 pick appeared to crush any hopes of landing the star forward, he may not be out of their reach after […]

INDIANAPOLIS — While Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein knows the Indiana Pacers will be fighting to keep their season alive in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, he can almost taste the champagne and smell the cigar smoke. The champagne bottles will be on ice, accompanied by boxes of cigars at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, awaiting […]

The Washington Wizards are just six days away from progressing in their rebuild, but will they make the right decision? Only time will tell, but there’s a clear picture of who they want to take during Wednesday’s draft. A team insider revealed insight into the front office’s thought process, via The Athletic’s Josh Robbins. “A […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks selected three players in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Sarah Ashlee Barker, Sania Feagin and Liatu King. Barker and Feagin made the team out of training camp while King was cut, but later brought back on a hardship contract. With the Sparks being hit with a wave of absences […]

EVP/GM Zach Kleiman did not mince words when it came to this team’s readiness to complete and the Memphis Grizzlies have made some bold moves to kickstart the offseason. This makes the second consecutive summer the front office has taken an against-the-grain swing at solidifying the future. Standing at 7-foot-4 with a dominant college resume, […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein, like many of his teammates, comes from humble beginnings. The 43rd overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft navigated through various stints in the G League before latching, and unlatching, onto NBA rosters. Now, heading into Game 6 with a 3-2 lead against the Indiana Pacers in […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers have taken centerstage at the 2025 NBA Finals. With Game 6 on Thursday night, the Thunder are just one win away from winning the franchise’s first ever NBA Championship. Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels was on hand to watch both teams go at it. Selected […]

With international players across the WNBA headed overseas to participate in the EuroBasket tournament, the New York Liberty got off comparatively easy. Leonie Fiebich is away, but her Team Germany teammate Nyara Sabally stuck around (so too did Marine Johannès). Sabally, whose young career has been disrupted too often by injury over the past four […]

Over the last year or so, whispers have run rampantly throughout league circles about the future of the Los Angeles Lakers. Sure, Mark Walter had been positioning himself fairly aggressively to one day buy the franchise, but that would also require Jeanie Buss selling it, something very few people thought would ever happen. To take […]

Although the Phoenix Mercury celebrated Alyssa Thomas’s return to Connecticut, it was filled with emotion and appreciation for her former club. When Thomas was traded to the Mercury in January, it signaled a new chapter in her career. However, during her introductory press conference, media day, and training camp, her sentiment remained the same. She […]

Sources close to the Los Angeles Lakers say that internally, they have long been fans of John Collins, who has the ability to stretch the floor both as a deep threat or someone who can finish well above the rim. Many within the Lakers organization believe Collins would be an especially great fit alongside Luka […]

During a community event in Austin, Texas, San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes met with the media. Upon getting asked about his possible inclusion in a potential trade for Kevin Durant, a Spurs media relations employee shut down the question before the reporter could finish it. “No, we’re not doing any trade talk. Sorry,” the […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks have been hit with a wave of absences and injuries this season and have yet to see a fully healthy lineup under new head coach Lynne Roberts. As a result, rookies such as Sarah Ashlee Barker have been called upon to play a bigger role for the Sparks […]

The Los Angeles Sparks have been hit with a recent wave of injuries and absences including a leg injury to star guard Kelsey Plum whose timeline for a return is currently unknown. With the number of available players on the active roster slipping to only eight players, the Sparks signed a pair of players, including […]

The Washington Wizards didn’t luck out in the draft lottery this year, but they struck gold in their trade deadline deal with the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings. They flipped Marvin Bagley III, Johnny Davis, and a 2025 second-round pick for Marcus Smart, Colby Jones, Alex Len, and a 2025 first-rounder that turned into pick […]

INDIANAPOLIS — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams’ historic 40-point performance in Game 5, he received phone calls and messages from many people in his close circle, including his parents. However, with the ultimate goal as close as it’s ever been, with the Thunder heading into Game 6 with a 3-2 lead in their […]

One game will be the difference between the Indiana Pacers having an extra 48 minutes to fight for a championship and what could be ultimate postseason disappointment. After losing Game 5 of the NBA Finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Indiana Pacers now head home for Game 6 of the series down 3-2 with […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The job isn’t finished for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. As the NBA world is collectively ready to hand the O’Brien Trophy to the Thunder, heading into an opportunity to eliminate the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals, head coach Mark Daigneault warned his team about Game 6 on the road. […]

The New York Knicks just wrapped up their most successful season in 25 years, winning  51 games and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. Given the average age of their core, that bodes incredibly well for the team’s future. Additionally, an Achilles injury suffered by Jayson Tatum limits the Boston Celtics’ ceiling next year. Granted, […]

INDIANAPOLIS — When it comes to Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault preparing to potentially face the Indiana Pacers with or without Tyrese Haliburton, he’s preparing for all of the above. After news of Haliburton’s calf injury broke ahead of Game 6, Tyrese is considered a game-time decision for Thursday’s do-or-die matchup for Indiana. […]

The Michigan football team recently hosted four-star linebacker Duyon Forkpa on a visit, and it doesn’t sound like it could’ve gone any better. Forkpa is very high on Florida, but the Wolverines seem to be gaining some traction after this visit. Head coach Sherrone Moore and his coaching staff knocked it out of the park. […]

The 2025 New York Liberty are good enough that they can beat any team in the WNBA, even on an off night. With the Atlanta Dream threatening to run them out of Barclays Center on Tuesday night, it took a little extra from an unlikely source. Second-year guard Jaylyn Sherrod, mostly relegated to garbage time […]

The regrouping Memphis Grizzlies hit an obvious crossroads after a disappointing, injury-riddled season, per EVP Zach Kleiman’s exit interview. Taylor Jenkins did not survive the 82-game gauntlet and the first aggressive move to elevate the team back into Western Conference contention was sending Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and multiple first-round […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams were both selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2022 NBA Draft. Holmgren, the second overall pick, has grown close to his draft classmate over the past three seasons. Williams’ historic 40-point performance in Game 5 pushed the Thunder an inch closer to winning a title. […]

The Michigan football team could be picking up another big commitment soon as elite four-star offensive tackle Malakai Lee has set a commitment date. Lee is one of the best offensive lineman in the 2026 recruiting class, and he will announce his college decision on June 27th. He will choose between Michigan, Alabama, Georgia and […]

There are plenty of reasons why the Golden State Valkyries’ suffered an 80-71 loss to the Dallas Wings, who were 1-11 before this game. Wings’ rookie sensation Paige Bueckers continued her hot streak with 2o points and four steals, along with Arike Ogunbowale’s 19 points and six assists. Additionally, the Valkyries were down four critical […]

Desmond Bane made his message clear in his first appearance as a member of the Orlando Magic. Just days after the blockbuster Father’s Day trade that sent him from Memphis to Orlando, Bane addressed the media Tuesday and summed up the goal in one sentence: “It’s time to win… it’s pretty much simple as that.” […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings earned an 80-71 win on Tuesday night against the Golden State Valkyries. The victory represented Dallas’ second win of the 2025 WNBA season. It was also their first win at home in 2025. Paige Bueckers, who led Dallas with 20 points, warned the Wings about falling into complacency following […]

Desmond Bane wasted no time embracing his new surroundings in Orlando, and the newly acquired Magic guard didn’t hold back when comparing his current practice facility to the one he left behind in Memphis. Speaking to reporters Tuesday during his introductory press conference, Bane praised the Orlando Magic’s AdventHealth Training Center and offered a pointed […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks were dealt a major blow before their Tuesday night game against the Seattle Storm when it was revealed that star guard Kelsey Plum would be sidelined due to a leg injury. Plum was in uniform for the team’s loss against the Minnesota Lynx over the weekend, and was […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings and Golden State Valkyries are set to go head-to-head on Tuesday night in Arlington. However, the game is more than just another regular season matchup for Paige Bueckers. In addition to playing against her former UConn women’s basketball teammate Kaitlyn Chen, UConn head coach Geno Auriemma is expected to […]