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The dust has settled and UFC 288 from Newark, NJ has come and gone with much excitement from the fans. We saw the pound-for-pound king in the bantamweight division Aljamain Sterling retain his title via a split decision against “Triple C” Henry Cejudo. There were many mixed feelings about the decision, but it was a […]

The recipe for success is simple for the Los Angeles Lakers: When they — namely, Anthony Davis — get to the line and dominate inside, they win. Darvin Ham calls it playing “downhill.” LeBron James has another label for their preferred style. “We played the game the right way,” LeBron said about the Lakers’ 127-97 […]

Besides LeBron James and Anthony Davis (and Tristan Thompson), the Los Angeles Lakers are relatively inexperienced when it comes to making deep runs in the NBA playoffs. Following their 127-97 Game 3 win over the Golden State Warriors, LeBron revealed his primary advice for his teammates amid the grind. “Stay off social media,” the 20-year […]

The Golden State Warriors’ all-encompassing road struggles returned Saturday in a 127-97 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Here are three reactions from the defending champions’ ugly performance in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Anthony Davis out-duels Draymond Green The biggest harbinger of this vexing second-round series through its first three games? Free […]

PHOENIX – Jock Landale was ready when he was called upon.  The Phoenix Suns’ backup center was used lightly through the team’s first eight playoff games. He played just 28 minutes and was the backup for center Bismack Biyombo.  But there was an opportunity for Landale to produce in the Suns’ 121-114 win over the […]

Stephen Curry is vying for an unprecedented fifth title in nine seasons as the Golden State Warriors’ playoff run continues. Before Saturday’s pivotal Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the realest hoopers of the modern era assessed Curry’s standing in the league’s all-time individual hierarchy—insisting he’s already […]

PHOENIX – Kevin Durant put up gaudy numbers in the Phoenix Suns’ 121-114 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series Friday night.  But it was not a typical, efficient game for Durant.  The new Sun dropped 39 points, which is the most he has recorded in 16 games […]

PHOENIX – Devin Booker kept his response short. “I feel so good,” he said about his 42-minute night in Game 3 against the Denver Nuggets. “Blessed to be out here.” It has been a privilege for sports fans to watch Booker. The Phoenix Suns’ guard impressed again with 47 points on hyper-efficient 20-of-25 shooting in […]

After splitting a pair of games in Boston, the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics played their first of two straight games in Wells Fargo Center. In Game 3 of the second-round series, the Sixers got a great game from the MVP but lost 114-102. Let’s break down Game 3 between the Sixers and the Celtics. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics are knotted up at 1-1 in their Eastern Conference Semifinals series of the 2023 NBA playoffs. The Sixers will get their turn to play at home in the series starting with a Friday-night bout. But there is one question on everyone’s mind before the 7:30 PM EST tip-off: Is […]

As they did against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Los Angeles Lakers took their foot off the gas in Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors after snatching home-court back in Game 1. The Dubs eclipsed 40 points in the second and third quarters and rolled to a 127-110 win on Thursday at the Chase Center, […]

Al Horford has been in the league for quite some time and since coming back to the Boston Celtics in 2021, he has made a very positive difference in terms of winning. Back in the Eastern Conference Semifinals with Boston, Horford was talking to the media about his recent shooting skid ahead of Game 3 […]

PHOENIX – Kevin Durant did not have the hot hand for the Phoenix Suns Monday night.  Durant shot 2-of-12 from 3-point range in their 97-87 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. It was Durant’s lowest 3-point percentage on a minimum of 10 attempts in his 12-year playoff career, […]

There’s so much for Robert Saleh to like when he looks at Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets new quarterback. But the one thing that stands out most is something that should throw some fear into other teams in the NFL. “You see fire in his eyes,” the Jets coach said Friday. “He’s coming to […]

Perhaps no player in the NBA speaks more directly and aggressively to teammates and coaches than Draymond Green. Unlike some who engage in that boisterous, brash style of communication, though, the Golden State Warriors’ veteran leader can take the type of constructive criticism he so often doles out—even when it’s laced with profanity and coming […]

The NBA Draft Combine is set to begin on May 16, but the NBA’s G League Elite Camp will take place first on May 13 and 14. Both events will be located in Chicago, as the top performers at the G League camp will earn themselves an invitation to the official draft combine just a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made headlines on Thursday when they decided to part ways with head coach Mike Budenholzer. Named the NBA’s Coach of the Year in 2019 with the team, as well as coaching Milwaukee to a championship in 2021, their first championship since 1971, Budenholzer’s release definitely came as a surprise to many around […]

Obviously, Klay Thompson is not the same dynamic player he was before his ACL and Achilles injuries. However, he still remains an elite shooter for the Golden State Warriors and next to Stephen Curry, he is probably the second greatest shooter in NBA history. Some of the shots Klay is able to make just leave […]

In the NBA Playoffs, Kevon Looney has been looking like one of the best centers in the entire league for the Golden State Warriors. He was a main reason why they were able to escape the Sacramento Kings in their first-round series, dominating Domantas Sabonis in Game 7. Now in the Western Conference Semifinals against […]

Ben Simmons‘ return to the court may come sooner than expected. The three-time All-Star last appeared in a game in February, with the Brooklyn Nets later shutting him down due to a nerve impingement in his back. However, Australian national team head coach Brian Goorjian said there’s a “strong chance” Simmons will play in the […]

The New York Jets have been busy signing free agents since the NFL Draft last weekend. But they’re not done filling out their roster just yet. After the Jets added seven players in the draft, including edge rusher Will McDonald IV in the first round, they signed three free agents this week. Offensive tackle Billy […]

Just two seasons ago in 2021, the Atlanta Hawks made a head coaching change in the middle of the season when they replaced Lloyd Pierce with Nate McMillan. The Hawks went on to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals that year, coming up two wins shy of reaching the NBA Finals for what would have […]

Game 2 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics went almost as poorly for the Sixers as it possibly could have. Joel Embiid returned, but wasn’t his normal self, and none of his teammates were much of a help as the Sixers got demolished by a score of 121-87. The loss was a splash of […]

The Golden State Warriors blew out the Los Angeles Lakers 127-100 on Thursday night, roaring back from a disappointing loss to even the Western Conference Semifinals at one game apiece. Here are three reactions from the defending champions’ authoritative Game 2 victory at Chase Center. Dubs commit to JaMychal Green, small ball The Warriors have […]

As he made the trek North from South Beach to New England, Mike Gesicki isn’t sure if he’ll be bringing one patented moves with him. The New England Patriots’ tight end was asked Thursday if he’ll still hit the griddy with his new team. “I’m not opposed to it,” Gesicki said. “Hopefully, Coach [Bill] Belichick […]

The Los Angeles Lakers expected the “haymaker” they received from the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals, yet that doesn’t excuse a subpar showing from both Anthony Davis and what LeBron James called the best defense in the NBA. After the 127-100 blowout, the Lakers pledged for a proper bounce-back […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker loves Call of Duty. Unfortunately for him, he does not have a playable character in the game. Suns forward Kevin Durant will be in the game’s seasonal update released May 10 as an Operator. Durant will be in a “special, limited-time Store Bundle to be released with Season 03 Reloaded,” […]

The Brooklyn Nets kicked the tires on the 2023 offseason, parting ways with three members of their coaching staff. The move could be the first of many as the Nets enter the summer with a litany of question marks following the midseason trades of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. With that, I took some questions […]

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul is not available for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Denver Nuggets, according to the team. Paul suffered a left groin strain in the Suns’ 97-87 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 Saturday. Paul was a team-best plus-8 in the game. Paul’s absence is […]

Deandre Ayton has referred to himself as ‘DominAyton.’ The Phoenix Suns will need him in that form for the remainder of their second-round series against the Denver Nuggets. Ayton and the Suns face an 0-2 deficit. Phoenix lost Game 2 against the Nuggets even though they took 19 more shots. The Suns will not have […]

When the Phoenix Suns shocked the NBA world by trading for Kevin Durant, they also acquired another key player in this trade as well. Coming over from the Brooklyn Nets, TJ Warren re-joined the Suns after spending the first five seasons of his career in Phoenix. Ahead of Game 3 of their Western Conference Semifinals […]

Marcus Smart is known for being one of the best defenders in the entire league, hence why he won the 2021-22 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. While he may not have won this award again, the Boston Celtics guard earned a different honor this season. On Wednesday, the NBA announced that Smart was […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has an opportunity to receive up to $24.8 million in 2023 and 2024 in his new contract extension, according to SI.com’s Albert Breer. Breer said Love, who is expected to start this season, has an $8,788,655 signing bonus and is guaranteed $15.3 million over the next two seasons. Love […]

Dillon Brooks will be a key name to keep tabs on heading into the NBA offseason, especially after the recent news regarding him and the Memphis Grizzlies. With the Grizzlies not expected to bring Brooks back, the 27-year-old wing will be an unrestricted free agent that several other teams may look to target. One of […]

Being able to play with your sibling on the same sports team is always a blessing and both Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Giannis Antetokounmpo get to live this dream every day with the Milwaukee Bucks. While he has not played much through the years, Thanasis has been a great leader on the bench for the Bucks […]

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered their first loss of the 2023 NBA playoffs in blowout fashion. After stealing Game 1 against the Boston Celtics, the Sixers got smoked in Joel Embiid’s return to action. They lost 121-87, bringing the series to a tie before it heads to Philadelphia. Given the circumstances, Embiid had himself a fine […]

The Philadelphia 76ers left Game 2 against the Boston Celtics with one good piece of good news: Joel Embiid returned and looked promising. Just about everything else went Boston’s way as the Sixers got smashed by a score of 121-87. The Sixers let the Celtics scorch them from beyond the arc and couldn’t figure out […]

Joel Embiid made his return to the lineup as the Philadelphia 76ers looked to build on their series lead against the Boston Celtics. In Game 2, the Sixers got a solid performance from Embiid but also got buried under a mountain of triples, losing by a score of 121-87. Let’s break down Game 2 between […]

Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka did not garner a ton of respect from his peers in the voting for 2022-23 NBA Executive of the Year. You could even say he was … robbed. Pelinka received zero first-place votes, one second-place vote, and one third-place vote and finished […]