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The Boston Celtics visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night and had a lengthy injury report heading into the game. Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were both initially listed as questionable, as the former was listed with right ankle impingement while the latter has a rare sacroiliac strain. Both played on Saturday night […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are watching LeBron James continue to make history, and it has Indiana Pacers great Rik Smits more impressed with his behind-the-scenes work than his on-the-court work. James, who is in his 21st season in the league, was named to an NBA-record 20th All-Star Game this season in Indianapolis. The 39-year old […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey has made it through the NBA’s concussion protocol and will return to action on Tuesday against the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Maxey has missed four games with the concussion after his head collided with the leg of Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are heading home having just wrapped up an undefeated three-game road trip through the Eastern Conference. The Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Atlanta Hawks were all missing key contributors but Willie Green’s squad took care of business to build a two-game cushion for fifth place out West. The team is playing […]

The final few weeks of the 2023-24 NBA season are upon us. As a result, wild endings and puzzling finishes will occur given the circumstances each time finds themselves in. While some at the bottom of the standings roll forward with their youthful rebuilds, pulling off surprising victories here and there, now is the time […]

NFL free agency got off on the right foot for the New York Jets on Monday, both literally and figuratively. The Jets-re-signed kicker Greg Zuerlein to a two-year, $8.4 million contract, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. That’s a significant raise for the veteran who counted $2.6 million against the salary cap […]

NEW YORK — For the first time as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, Buddy Hield came off the bench. It turned out to be a good decision as he played a pivotal role in the Sixers’ win over the New York Knicks. In a game where it felt like neither team could score well, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks made moves at this year’s NBA trade deadline as they looked to better prepare this roster for a deep postseason run. This past weekend, one of those new additions in Patrick Beverley returned to face his former teams in Los Angeles, where the Bucks took on LeBron James and […]

The New England Patriots put an end to the Mac Jones era on Sunday, reportedly agreeing to trade him to the Jacksonville Jaguars for just a sixth-round pick. The move ends what was a once-promising tenure for the quarterback in New England. But Jones’ standout rookie season in 2021 feels ancient after how the last […]

March has been a bit of a rough month for the Minnesota Timberwolves from a health standpoint. After All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee, the Wolves depth became even more important. Versatile forward Kyle Anderson has stepped up in Towns’ absence since the injury. Recently acquired guard Monte […]

Reserve players in all levels of sports often talk about the importance of staying ready and prepared. Spurs reserve big man Dominick Barlow, though, admitted it’s much easier said than done. The 20-year-old forward was asked if gearing up for Saturday night’s Spurs game at the Golden State Warriors proved easier because he sensed he’d […]

After losing the use of his left shoulder for the fourth quarter on Friday, Anthony Davis was a game-time decision for the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Not only he did AD suit up on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena — he fully consumed the shorthanded Timberwolves, playing without Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony […]

With their season slipping away, the Brooklyn Nets desperately needed a shot in the arm against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. They got one in the form of Cam Thomas. The Nets ran the Cavaliers off the floor during a 120-101 victory before a sellout crowd at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. In his second game back […]

While the Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the NBA’s better defensive teams, they aren’t flawless. Cleveland’s Achille’s heel is how they defend opponents on the perimeter, allowing 36.0% of opposing attempts to connect. While that percentage allowed is still top-10 worthy compared to all 30 teams, it could spell disaster if the Cavs caught a […]

NEW YORK – The Philadelphia 76ers’ upset win over the New York Knicks was one of the lowest-scoring basketball games in recent memory. For that reason, the Sixers’ 79-73 victory reminded fans everywhere of gritty, tough basketball from the 1990s. But it also did so because of a dust-up between Kelly Oubre Jr. and Donte […]

The Miami Heat have now lost three straight games as they fell to the Washington Wizards, who coming into the game was tied for the least amount of wins in the entire NBA with 10, 110-108. In what is arguably, but maybe no doubt, the worst loss of the season, stars Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (36-28) faced the New York Knicks (37-27) at the start of a brief road trip. The two division rivals combined forces to turn the locks back to the early 2000s, duking it out in a wildly low-scoring game. The Sixers won 79-73. Let’s break down a Sixers-Knicks game straight out of the […]

The Miami Heat extend their losing streak to three as they fall to the Washington Wizards inside the Kaseya Center Sunday night, 110-108. Washington came into this game being tied for the least amount of wins in the entire NBA with 10, but still beat Miami. Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 23 points, Bam […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have won four of their last five games, with three coming on the road. The team will wrap up a three-game road Eastern Conference road trip with a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. Willie Green got another, off-court win before tipping off against a sub-.500 team missing All-Star Trae […]

The Miami Heat are in the midst of a two-game losing streak heading into Sunday evening’s contest against the Washington Wizards. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke before the game about the struggles the team was on in the past few games as they are in the home stretch of the season. While it was […]

The Denver Broncos have made massive moves in recent weeks in an attempt to get under the cap. The Broncos parted ways with quarterback Russell Wilson, who only played two years of his massive five-year, $242.5 million contract. They also cut their longest-tenured player, Justin Simmons, who has established himself as one of the best […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are a tight-knit organization from the top down. The front office is open about philosophy but tight-lipped regarding specific negotiations, plans, and players on the market. The locker room has dealt with years of adversity and play things close to the vest, giving most of the national media little to work […]

When the San Antonio Spurs face the Golden State Warriors on Monday, Gregg Popovich expects Victor Wembanyama to be back in the lineup. “That’s what we’re thinking right now,” the Hall of Fame coach said following Saturday’s 126-113 Spurs victory without Wemby and second-leading scorer Devin Vassell. Victor Wembanyama’s pending injury return The Spurs’ rookie […]

The Brooklyn Nets may have received the dagger to their play-in hopes. After losing to the nine-win Detroit Pistons on Thursday, Brooklyn fell 110-99 to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Entering the game, Charlotte owned the league’s fourth-worst record (15-48) and longest losing streak (six games). The demoralizing defeat comes shortly after the Nets announced […]

Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet was all smiles after a Saturday night matchup with the Phoenix Suns, but it wasn’t just because his C’s prevailed, 117-107. Following the win, the 7-foot-1 big man talked to NBC Sports Boston sideline reporter Abby Chin, yet before he could answer anything, guard Derrick White swooped in to give […]

The New England Patriots are set to have plenty of cap room when free agency opens, but that doesn’t mean they need to spend it all on highly priced, big-name players. Following a 4-13 campaign in 2023, it’s evident that the Patriots need to round out their roster with talent at several positions. The best […]

The Detroit Pistons wound up on the tough losing end of a 142-124 final score against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. The matchup started with a close back-and-forth first half between both teams but finished with an ugly second half for the struggling Pistons. Point guard Cade Cunningham finished one rebound shy of recording his […]

James Harden has had his ups and downs this season when it comes to scoring, but he has been exactly the point guard the Los Angeles Clippers needed. On Saturday afternoon against the Chicago Bulls, Harden proved once again why he’s such a perfect fit on this Clippers team. With mere minutes remaining in a […]

UFC 299 proved a night of vindication for Sean “Sugar” O’Malley. Facing the only man to ever defeat him, bantamweight champion O’Malley delivered a masterful performance, outclassing Marlon “Chito” Vera over five grueling rounds to earn a dominant unanimous decision victory. AND STILLLLLLLL Suga Sean O’Malley absolutely DESTROYS Chito Vera pic.twitter.com/z8rhmJHwed — betr (@betr) March […]

Kevin Ollie spoke firmly about the hustle he would demand from the Brooklyn Nets upon taking over as interim head coach. However, spirited efforts have been a rarity during his 10 games at the helm. The Nets failed to buck that trend during Saturday’s 110-99 loss to a 15-win Charlotte Hornets team on a league-worst […]

The energy in Miami was electric as Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier stepped back into the Octagon at UFC 299, hungry to reclaim his spot among the lightweight elite. His opponent, the surging Benoit Saint-Denis, represented a dangerous test, a dynamic striker and grappler on a five-fight win streak brimming with confidence. The first round was […]

In a stunning display of skill and power, Jack Della Maddalena secured a pivotal victory at UFC 299, ascending into the top echelon of the welterweight division with a third-round TKO finish over the formidable Gilbert Burns. The fight, which took place on a night filled with high-stakes matchups, saw Della Maddalena showcase his striking […]

UFC 299 was meant to be Jailton Almeida’s coronation. The Brazilian phenom’s meteoric rise through the ranks had earned him a showdown with perennial heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes, seen as a final hurdle before a potential title shot. Instead, the night ended with Blaydes delivering a crushing reality check. CURTIS BLAYDES HANDS JAILTON ALMEIDA HIS […]

Anthony Edwards has captured the hearts of Minnesota Timberwolves fans. From poster dunks, to outrageous chase down blocks to mesmerizing shotmaking, Edwards’ game jumps off the screen. His thrilling style of play paired with a charismatic personality has quickly turned the guard into a social media highlight sensation. However, the biggest area of growth for […]

The Phoenix Suns are playing Bradley Beal at point guard in their primetime matchup against the leading record-team in the NBA, the 48-12 Boston Celtics. Beal’s game is something that Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla is concerned of. “His whole career, he’s been really great in transition,” he said, according to Forbes’ Shane Young. Body positioning […]

The UFC heavyweight division just got a whole lot more explosive. In a seismic shift that reverberated through the Kaseya Center, Cuban sensation Robelis Despaigne etched his name into UFC history with a blistering 18-second knockout of seasoned veteran Josh Parisian at UFC 299. ROBELIS DESPAIGNE IS A BAD MANNNNNNNNN #UFC299 pic.twitter.com/iOAeS276VV — Spinnin Backfist […]

In a fight that was equal parts nostalgia and nail-biting intensity, Joanne “JoJo” Wood capped off a storied MMA career with a hard-fought split decision win over Maryna Moroz at UFC 299. The bout, a rematch of their 2015 encounter, served as the Scottish warrior’s final curtain call. One of the cleanest spinning backfists you’ll […]

Up by three points, the San Antonio Spurs had the ball with 30 seconds to go against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. They ended up losing by five. A key turnover on a pass from Malaki Branham to Zach Collins with seven seconds left that led to a Kings go-ahead bucket proved the difference. It’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks will look to win their second consecutive game as they prepare to battle the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. The Mavs went just 1-2 during their recent homestand, but Dallas could officially recapture their momentum with a victory on Saturday after most recently defeating the Miami Heat. Luka Doncic, however, is still […]