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The Boston Celtics could be in for a bizarre season. With star forward Jayson Tatum recovering from an untimely Achilles rupture, Boston will be down its go-to guy for an extended period of time. The six-time All-Star hasn’t even missed 20 games in a single season before, so the 2025-26 campaign will come with a […]

New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud isn’t once to mince words, and she held nothing back after New York defeated the Minnesota Lynx, 85-75, Tuesday night at Barclays Center. It was the Liberty’s first win over the Lynx this season in four tries, and it came after Lynx players sounded off last week about their […]

For weeks, the New York Liberty have been insisting that, despite their injuries and some baffling losses, they have enough in their locker room to beat any team in the WNBA. At long last, they proved it on Tuesday night, leading the first-place Minnesota Lynx almost all the way and gutting out an 85-75 win. […]

There’s no denying the Golden State Valkyries fought hard in their 98-91 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. With only eight players available due to Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini’s late injury scratches, the remaining Valkyries stepped up and tested the Mercury through the majority of the game. Veronica Burton continued her Most Improved Player campaign […]

It’s been a career week for Veronica Burton. After the Golden State Valkyries guard became the third player in WNBA history to notch at least 30 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists on 75% shooting in her game against the Washington Mystics, the frontrunner for the Most Improved Player award continued her hot streak versus […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Monique Akoa Makani might not get the glitz and glamour that her teammates do. However, the Phoenix Mercury rookie has been a constant throughout the entire season. Tuesday marked the first time she came off the bench after starting every game. Following a knee issue that kept her sidelined for Sunday’s contest, it […]

In rounding out their basketball staff, the San Antonio Spurs announced the addition of a former two-time NBA All-Star who was on the other side of the franchise’s toughest ever defeat. A guest coach for their Summer League team, Rashard Lewis, joins the Spurs player development staff. Lewis previously served as an assistant coach with […]

NBA 2K is beginning to release its player ratings for NBA 2K26. On Tuesday, Kyrie Irving’s official rating was revealed, as the game gave the Dallas Mavericks star a 90 overall. He holds the 24th best rating in the game. NBA 2K — the most popular basketball video game today — does its best to […]

As the City of San Antonio moves forward with new arena plans for the San Antonio Spurs, recently elected mayor Gina Ortiz-Jones is still calling for a strategic pause in search of more information. The potential Spurs home is tied to what’s been dubbed Project Marvel – a proposed sports and entertainment district that would […]

Ever since the Los Angeles Sparks came out hot to start the second half of the season at 6-1, they’ve hit a little bit of a rough patch going 2-3 over their last five games. The Sparks’ most recent loss, 95-86 to the Washington Mystics, comes as the team is trying to make a late […]

It was not too long ago that the Oklahoma City Thunder, one of the youngest teams in NBA history, captured its first-ever championship. Although there is still plenty of time between now and the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, everyone is beginning to put together their predictions for how the new year will unfold […]

The Brooklyn Nets continued a busy offseason on Friday, acquiring Haywood Highsmith and an unprotected 2032 second-round pick from the Miami Heat. General Manager Sean Marks sent Brooklyn’s 2026 second-round pick, protected from the 31st overall pick through the 55th overall selection, to the Heat in the deal. The trade marks the Nets’ third of […]

The Michigan football team has consistently had one of the best rushing attacks in college football, and that is a big reason why the Wolverines won it all back in 2023. Now, Michigan is trying to get back to the top, and the ground game is expected to be exceptional once again. The Wolverines are […]

The last time the Michigan football team played Notre Dame was back in 2019. The Wolverines completely thumped the 8th ranked Fighting Irish, winning the game 45-14. The two teams won’t meet again until 2033, so until then, Michigan will have to settle for wins on the recruiting trail over its rival. The Wolverines got […]

Sherrone Moore and the Michigan football team are in good shape with a number of top wide receivers in the 2027 recruiting class, and one of them is Jaden Upshaw. Upshaw has a ways to go before he needs to make a decision, but it sounds like the Wolverines are firmly in the mix right […]

The Dallas Wings have multiple stars on the roster. Arike Ogunbowale is a four-time All-Star while Paige Bueckers earned her first All-Star selection in her rookie season this year. The Wings may have another All-Star in the future — and the player is already on the roster. Maddy Siegrist has been phenomenal since returning from […]

In the release of the 2025-2026 NBA schedule, the San Antonio Spurs find themselves with 22 nationally televised games, including seven on ESPN and five on NBC, which will carry the NBA for the first time since 2002. With a young talented core that now includes rookie Dylan Harper and led by the return of […]

The Michigan football team is clearly very focused on adding wide receiver talent in the future as the Wolverines are recruiting numerous top wideouts in the 2027 class hard. One player to watch is five-star Quentin Burrell. Sherrone Moore and Michigan could have a leg up on the Chicago native, because of his sister, who […]

One of the Michigan football team’s top targets in the 2027 recruiting class is four-star athlete Colt Lumpris. Lumpris is a guy that head coach Sherrone Moore is hoping to land, and so far, offensive line coach Grant Newsome is leading the way in his recruitment. Grant Newsome and Colt Lumpris share one thing in […]

The New York Liberty have endured a comical stretch of injuries as they try to repeat as WNBA champions. As a result, they are 21-13, locked in a battle with the Atlanta Dream for the 2 seed despite having, on paper, the best roster in the league. Head coach Sandy Brondello knew 2025 would be […]

The defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder have set the bar higher than ever for themselves, as reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, All-Star Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren enter the 2025-26 campaign. The Thunder will navigate the regular season with a target on its back, from very talented teams such as the Denver Nuggets and the […]

PHOENIX — The standings are getting tighter and tighter, and everything is at stake for the Phoenix Mercury. Falling to the Las Vegas Aces on Friday has Kahleah Copper putting on her leadership cap. During her postgame availability, she clarified what the team’s philosophy should be down the stretch. I asked Kahleah Copper how she […]

The Los Angeles Sparks continued their hot streak going back to before the All-Star break following their 97-96 win against the Dallas Wings on Friday. With the win, the Sparks improved to 16-17 and temporarily moved into eighth place in the WNBA standings pending the final score of the Seattle Storm’s game against the Atlanta […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings were defeated by the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night, losing by a final score of 97-96. It was a close game that saw Dallas almost complete the comeback, but the Sparks emerged victorious in the end. There was no shortage of competitive fire throughout the contest. Kelsey Plum […]

ARLINGTON, TX — It seems as if almost every game Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers ties or breaks some sort of new record. She was back at it again on Friday night against the Sparks, as Bueckers set a new Wings franchise record for most assists by a rookie. She accomplished the feat in the […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings defeated the Indiana Fever 81-80 on Tuesday night. Sophie Cunningham made headlines following the game on her podcast, Show Me Something, by claiming that Paige Bueckers was getting “every freaking whistle.” “I love Paige to death, do not get me wrong,” Cunningham said. “I think she’s a hell of […]

Unlike other professional sports leagues, where teams don’t always play everyone every season, the NBA schedule is fluid in the sense that all 30 teams play each other at least two times over the course of the 82-game season. That is why there aren’t many surprises when the schedule is released every August. Still, there […]

The Michigan football team received its punishment from the NCAA on Friday regarding its sign-stealing investigation. The Wolverines were handed a hefty fine, a suspension to head coach Sherrone Moore, and more. However, Michigan does not have to vacate wins or face a postseason ban. That only happens when ineligible players are involved. The punishment […]

The NBA took to Europe this week alongside FIBA to host the 22nd Basketball Without Borders Europe Camp. The top 60 high school age boys and girls, coming from 27 countries, participated in the Europe camp in Manchester, England, with a number of special coaches on hand, including Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac. Zubac […]

MENLO PARK, Calif. — The Golden State Warriors are the only NBA team not to make a single move this offseason, but Stephen Curry isn’t worried. At his ninth annual Curry Camp, the Warriors’ star guard detailed to reporters why he remains confident. “My confidence has been built on the identity we were able to […]

Nearly two years after his release from the Detroit Pistons, former No. 7 pick Killian Hayes remains in search of an extended NBA opportunity. The French point guard has drawn interest from several EuroLeague clubs, but remains focused on signing with an NBA team, according to Gabriel Pantel-Jouve of BeBasket. ASVEL Basket, who play in […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics center Luka Garza knows how it feels not to get playing time. He spent three seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves and never averaged more than 10 minutes per game, sitting on the bench as other guys—such as fellow big man Naz Reid—got the opportunities he hoped for. Reid made the most […]

After almost two years, the Michigan football team is finally receiving its punishment regarding the program’s sign-stealing scandal. Connor Stalions resigned during the 2023 season once the investigation came to light. Stalions was accused of illegal in-person scouting. Stealing signs is legal during games and from film, but actually attending games of future opponents is […]

The Brooklyn Nets revealed their 2025-26 schedule on Thursday. Following a historic draft and several offseason trades, the team enters year two of its rebuild with a revamped roster. Here are five games Nets fans should have circled on their calendars. Wed, Oct. 22 @Hornets The Nets open their season on the road at Spectrum Center, where […]

Heading into the Los Angeles Sparks’ game against the Dallas Wings, one of the biggest questions was the status of Cameron Brink following an apparent ankle injury. Brink did not return to the team’s loss to the New York Liberty on Tuesday after getting her ankle taped during halftime. Head coach Lynne Roberts said the […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks have been one of the hottest teams in the WNBA going back before the All-Star break with a record of 10-4 in their last 14 games. That run was cooled off a bit following their 105-97 loss on Tuesday against the New York Liberty. The Sparks now head […]

The Washington Mystics’ All-Star rookie duo of Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, nicknamed “Kitron,” has deservedly dominated the team’s headlines this season. However, Shakira Austin’s bounce-back is another vital development. The 2022 No. 3 overall pick is averaging a career-high 12.5 points on 46.6 percent shooting with 6.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.1 […]

The NBA has officially revealed the full schedule for the 2025-26 season, which highlights every team’s games that will be on national TV. To nobody’s surprise, LeBron James and Stephen Curry are still the marquee names in the league, as the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors lead the pack, along with the Oklahoma […]

For Zach Kleiman’s rebooted Grit-and-Grind Memphis Grizzlies and GG Jackson, the NBA Summer League grind sessions represented opportunities far more valuable than only on-court repetitions. Coming off a frustrating sophomore campaign derailed by injury, the 20-year-old is still working to be included in the franchise’s long-term plans alongside Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. As […]