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The NBA season is a wrap and now the fun of rampant offseason speculations can fully begin. The new CBA allows for teams to start negotiations with their soon-to-be free agents and extension-eligible players. It has also allowed for the loosening of some rules on trades, which has had some knock-on side effects going into […]

Los Angeles Sparks rookie center and rising WNBA star Cameron Brink suffered a knee injury early in the first quarter during the team’s game against the Connecticut Sun and will not return to the game, as per team PR. Brink collided under the basket with Sun center Brionna Jones and fell on the court. She […]

The final chapter of the 2023-24 NBA season has been written. It was only fitting that the Boston Celtics were the ones to hoist the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy into the air at TD Garden on the 16-year anniversary of their previous championship, especially since they were the best team in the league since the […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have every right to want the spotlight and the glory for themselves. Yet, they decided to share it, and that encapsulates why the C’s are champions. On Monday night, the Celtics prevailed 106-88 over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. This […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics earned a 106-88 Game 5 win over the Dallas Mavericks to clinch an NBA Finals victory on Monday night. After the game, Luka Doncic was asked how much he was hurting during the Finals, as Doncic dealt with injuries throughout the series. However, he refused to make any excuses. “It […]

BOSTON — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night, losing by a final score of 106-88. Dallas never found much of a rhythm and Boston ultimately clinched an NBA championship as a result. One of the primary storylines of the game, and throughout the series for that […]

The 2022-23 season ended in heartbreak for the Boston Celtics. On their home court, Boston’s quest for a championship ended in the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, where the Miami Heat won in seven games. Just one year later, the Celtics have hoisted the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy on the parquet, capturing their first title in […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated in the NBA Finals by the Boston Celtics. Dallas fought hard throughout the 2023-24 campaign, upsetting expectations along the way. In the end, they fell short in the Finals to a talented C’s team. Still, there is a lot to appreciate about the 2023-24 season. Dallas displayed resiliency all season […]

Rory McIlroy has decided to take “a few weeks away” from the PGA Tour following his gut-wrenching collapse on Sunday, opening the door for Bryson DeChambeau to claim his second career U.S. Open. McIlroy seemed destined to end his 10-year major drought as he entered the homestretch at Pinehurst No. 2. He led DeChambeau — […]

The ultimate goal for the Michigan football team this season is to win another national championship. The Wolverines pulled it off last season, but things are going to be very different this year. Everything has changed for Michigan, from a player and coach standpoint, and those changes will make it difficult to repeat. Sherrone Moore […]

Since their season has ended, everyone has been thinking about how the Cleveland Cavaliers should proceed with the opposite of Koby Altman’s grand vision. To Altman, the Cavs are a few more pieces away from becoming a true title contender, and he knows that talent like what Cleveland has assembled doesn’t come together so easily. […]

Sherrone Moore is the head coach of the Michigan football team, and his first season leading the Wolverines is almost here. Last year, Moore was the offensive coordinator, and Jim Harbaugh was the head coach. Moore was an integral part of the Wolverines’ national championship run as he had a good year calling plays for […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a franchise-altering decision to make with the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on June 26. Ever since the Hawks were awarded the top pick in the draft for the first time in franchise history, the debate has been between two French phenoms: Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr. These […]

The Dallas Wings were hopeful that Arike Ogunbowale could help the team snap their seven-game losing streak on Monday against the Minnesota Lynx. However, Dallas will need to find a way to win without the superstar guard. Ogunbowale, who has enjoyed a fantastic 2024 campaign, has been ruled out for Monday’s game due to Achilles […]

If the Golden State Warriors are hoping to get back to the NBA Finals, they’ll have to start relying on a bit more of their younger players like Brandin Podziemski. For the second year in a row, the NBA has brought on Player Correspondents to attend and report from the NBA Finals. This year, the […]

The Atlanta Hawks now have less than two weeks to make a decision as to what they are going to do with the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Although there is talk around the league that the Hawks could look to trade down, this organization is considering three names with the No. […]

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 […]

Rory McIlroy (-5) turned a three-stroke deficit into a two-stroke lead on Sunday, then bogeyed three of his final four holes — including two missed two putts inside of four feet — to fall one stroke short of Bryson DeChambeau (-6) at the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. Sunday marked Day 3,568 since […]

One of the main 2024 NBA Draft storylines concerns LeBron James and Bronny James, but every prospect has the same story. No matter who your father is, every NBA dream is stacked against longshot odds. New Orleans native Latrelle Jones is no different in that regard, but the former Nicholls State star has spent the […]

INDIANAPOLIS — By pretty undebatable consensus, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark posted her best all-around performance in the WNBA to date in the team’s 91-83 win over the Chicago Sky Sunday. The No. 1 pick had 23 points, shooting 7-for-11 with nine assists and eight rebounds. “I’ve had some good games and I’ve had some […]

When it comes to professional basketball, there’s no bigger stage than the NBA Finals. These 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks have been quite an undertaking for the number of first-time players, including those like Utah Jazz rookie Keyonte George currently experiencing it from the sidelines. The NBA brought on four […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been dealing with various injury concerns throughout the postseason. He’s battled knee and ankle trouble. Doncic is now dealing with a thoracic contusion. According to the NBA injury report for Game 5, Doncic is listed as probable with the thoracic contusion. He’s been listed as probable or questionable for […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Perhaps it’s not surprising that in the second rendition of the Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky showdown, players couldn’t get through another third quarter without committing another Flagrant I foul. On Sunday, Angel Reese hacked Caitlin Clark to the ground. “It’s just a part of basketball,” Clark said afterward. “It is what it is. She […]

The Chicago Sky engaged in their second Indiana Fever matchup of the 2024 season on Sunday, and it did not disappoint. Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark’s squads went toe-to-toe, but the Fever pulled away to win the matchup 91-83. Reese continued her stout interior presence with her sixth straight double-double, but she was understandably discontent […]

BOSTON — For basketball stars and regular people alike, parenthood is life-changing. And Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum admitted on Father’s Day that he didn’t think he was fully ready to become a dad at a young age. “When I found out that I was going to be a dad, I was still in college,” […]

The actual playing of games is all over for every NBA team except the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics. Most of those organizations know what they will be working with as a core to start next season, though, especially those with NBA Finals aspirations. The New Orleans Pelicans are among those playoff contenders largely thanks […]

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese has had a promising start to her WNBA career. The former LSU women’s basketball star averages a double-double through her first 12 games and has already etched her name in the league record books. As a result, Reese is an early favorite for the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year […]

Chicago Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon has had a challenging beginning to her WNBA coaching tenure. The Sky had a promising start to the 2024 season, but they’ve lost their last three games heading into their upcoming matchup against the Indiana Fever. Weatherspoon’s squad will have another tough task in front of them against Caitlin […]

The Las Vegas Aces came up short in their first matchup with the New York Liberty since the 2023 WNBA Finals. The 90-82 defeat pushes the Aces’ record to 6-6. Once again, two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson scored 20-plus points in the game, extending her WNBA record to 17 straight contests.  Wilson continues to lead […]

If there was any doubt before, it should be clear now. With a win over the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday afternoon, the New York Liberty have established themselves as the best team in the WNBA right now. They are 12-2, have won eight in a row, and just beat the two-time-defending champions 90-82 on […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings entered Saturday’s game looking to pull off an upset at home. Dallas had dropped six consecutive contests heading into Saturday’s affair, while their opponent, the Connecticut Sun, held the best record in the WBA. However, the Wings were ultimately defeated by a final score of 85-67. The Sun jumped […]

DALLAS — On Friday night, the Boston Celtics were hoping to earn a sweep in the NBA Finals for just the 10th time in league history. The Dallas Mavericks responded by not only forcing a Game 5, but doing so in dominant fashion via a 122-84 blowout victory. With the Mavericks' 38-point victory, it marked […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned a 122-84 Game 4 victory over the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals on Friday night. Dallas now trails Boston 3-1 in the series. Rookie center Dereck Lively II played well, scoring 11 points and recording 12 rebounds. Lively also made history in the game as he became the […]

DALLAS — The Boston Celtics were one good night away from celebrating their first championship in over 15 years. Instead, they put on their worst performance of the season in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night, losing 122-84 to the Dallas Mavericks. When it came to things going wrong, it was a […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks stayed alive in Game 4 on Friday night at the American Airlines Center, earning a 122-84 victory over the Boston Celtics. Dallas is trailing in the series 3-1 now, but they are still afloat. Luka Doncic led the charge in the game. It was a tremendous way to answer for […]

The Los Angeles Sparks are in the midst of a grueling road trip that will carry them through the end of the month. They don’t return home to Crypto.com Arena until July 2 against the Washington Mystics. But the Sparks have been playing better basketball as of late, most notably rookie wing Rickea Jackson. Although […]

The Chicago Sky faced another uphill battle against the Washington Mystics on Friday night. Chicago trailed by as many as 15 points but rallied and had a chance to tie the game with a few seconds left. Yet, the Sky came up short 83-81 after missed free throws handed them their third straight loss. Angel […]

Jackie Young and A’ja Wilson combined for 60 points to lead the Las Vegas Aces to a 103-99 victory over the Phoenix Mercury Thursday. The much-needed win snapped the two-time defending WNBA champion’s three-game losing streak.  Wilson scored 25-plus points for the eighth straight game. The two-time MVP has surpassed Tina Charles’ WNBA record of […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic has received intense criticism since Game 3. The Dallas Mavericks dropped the game against the Boston Celtics and Doncic fouled out and struggled on the defensive end of the floor. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd was certainly not a fan of the negative Doncic takes. “Yeah, I think when you look […]