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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 […]

Tiger Woods (+8) missed one cut in his first 48 majors. After shooting 3-over 73 in the second round at Pinehurst No. 2 — in what he signaled may be his final U.S. Open appearance — the 82-time PGA Tour champion will miss his second cut in three major starts of 2024. “Well, it’s one […]

Recruiting is starting to pick up for the Michigan football team. Things had been pretty quiet since winning the national championship in January, but new head coach Sherrone Moore is starting to heat up on the trail. Michigan has now landed two four-stars this week as safety Kainoa Winston announced on Friday that he will […]

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton is searching for a new contract. The talented wideout signed a 4-year, $60.8M pact in 2021, and is now looking for a significant pay raise. Despite staying committed to getting a new deal, Sutton was in attendance for Broncos mandatory minicamp this past week. The prior week, Sutton was […]

Scottie Scheffler (+5) is expecting to miss the cut at the U.S. Open after carding a 4-over 74 on Friday — his second straight over-par round at Pinehurst No. 2. Scheffler last missed a cut on the PGA Tour at the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship, nearly two full years ago. His last missed cut […]

The Detroit Pistons have made a significant change to their current coaching staff. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, assistant coach Fred Vinson is being added to help the Pistons under head coach Monty Williams. Reports have been surfacing that the front office has been pondering ideas on what is best moving forward for the coaching […]

DALLAS — The Boston Celtics chose to believe in stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, even when others didn’t. Because of that trust, the franchise has been rewarded with a 3-0 series lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals. And not only did Brown believe in his partnership with Tatum, but he […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are looking to make history and complete a 3-0 come-from-behind NBA Finals victory. The odds may be against Dallas, but the Mavs are maintaining their confidence. Derrick Jones Jr. understands the importance of tuning out the noise and taking the series one game at a time. “Just take it one […]

Part of what makes predicting what will happen during the NBA Draft so fun is the unexpected. Trades are inevitable. And when they occur, the ramifications are wide-ranging. ClutchPoints Reporter Brett Siegel sees the San Antonio Spurs playing such a role later this month as they look to build around Victor Wembanyama and one deal […]

The San Antonio Spurs have earned a reputation for drafting well. It’ll prove a key trait with generational talent Victor Wembanyama in the fold. But for all the success they’ve enjoyed in taking eventual franchise legends Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili later (really late in Ginobili’s case) in the NBA Draft, they’ve also had several […]

Tom Brady is officially a part of the New England Patriots’ Hall of Fame. The legendary quarterback was inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame with a glamorous and one-of-a-kind ceremony at Gillette Stadium. The event featured many surprise guests, either in person or on video. Jay-Z kicked off the night by giving a live […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The 2022 and 2023 WNBA No. 1 overall picks were locked in shot-for-shot Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Indiana Fever’s Aliyah Boston began the duel under the basket. The Atlanta Dream’s Rhyne Howard responded on the other end, 24 feet out. Boston got another layup. Howard splashed once more beyond the arc […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is still a superstar. He is one of the best players in the NBA. On Thursday, however, the Dallas Mavericks guard was asked how much he has left at 32 years old. “I haven’t even given that much thought to be honest with you,” Irving said. “It’s been the longest season […]

When a team is 11-2, undefeated in Commissioner’s Cup play,and off to their best start in franchise history, any criticism can be seen as nit-picking. But with a few days off for the first time in what seems like ages, New York Liberty coach Sandy Brondello can step back and reflect on the first quarter […]

Every front office in the league besides the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics is 100% focused on the 2024 NBA Draft. They are not all operating from the same positions of strength, however. The San Antonio Spurs have four picks coming this June while others like the New Orleans Pelicans are working with a single […]

The hits keep on coming as it’s being reported that Khamzat Chimaev is out of his main event next weekend in Saudi Arabia due to an illness. Breaking: Khamzat Chimaev is out of his fight against Robert Whittaker at #UFCSaudiArabia due to an illness, Dana White announced. pic.twitter.com/yAD5UbnNLs — ESPN MMA (@espnmma) June 13, 2024 […]

DALLAS — Caitlin Clark’s Team USA snub has been a talking point to say the least. Some believe Clark deserved a spot on the Olympic roster while others do not agree. NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed the topic while speaking at an NBA event in Dallas on Thursday. “I wouldn’t say I’m disappointed, but it […]

The New York Knicks surprised everyone this season. They finished second in the Eastern Conference and could have advanced even farther than the second-round if not for a series of injuries. Still, the Knicks can view the season as a success. And there is a fairly obvious path to continue improving. New York possesses the […]

Rory McIlroy (-5) won the opening round of the U.S. Open — beyond just his heavyweight bout with playing partners Scottie Scheffler (+1) and Xander Schauffele (E). The Northern Irishman fired a bogey-free 65 at Pinehurst No. 2 on Thursday, finishing in style with a lengthy birdie putt to hit the clubhouse tied with Patrick […]

DALLAS — Last May, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown felt like he let his team down on one of the biggest stages in basketball. In Game 7 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, he went 8-for-23 from the floor and had a whopping eight turnovers en route to a 103-84 loss to the Miami Heat. […]

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 […]

The Boston Celtics entered Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night with their confidence soaring due to back-to-back home wins to begin the series. However, news of Kristaps Porzingis’ mysterious left leg injury stole headlines entering the day, and the star big man was ruled out for this […]

A private school in greater St. Louis could produce two champions this June. Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is pursuing his first ring in the 2024 NBA Finals versus the Dallas Mavericks, while his former classmate Matthew Tkachuk is trying to raise the Stanley Cup for the Florida Panthers. Tatum grew up in St. Louis […]