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The Philadelphia 76ers’ (2-11) season continued [pause here for groans and sighs from the Philly audience] on Monday in their first matchup of the season against the Miami Heat (6-7). The Sixers lost 106-89 after getting blown out of the water in the second half. Joel Embiid was added to the injury report for an […]

In recent weeks, Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix has thrust his name smack dab into the middle of the Offensive Rookie of the Year conversation. After putting up a dominant four touchdown performance against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nix has made a strong case for actually winning the award. Nix has shown remarkable […]

It’s early when it comes to judging the 2024 NBA Draft class but Ja Morant’s injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies might have the best rookies on any roster. Zach Edey is converting new believers down on Beale Street while Taylor Jenkins has invested time in unearthing a gem of a second-rounder. Jaylen Wells has not yet been […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat face the Philadelphia 76ers Monday night, it will be a bittersweet reunion for one player on the opposing team in Caleb Martin. The former Heat star went to the 76ers in free agency this past offseason as right before the game, head coach Erik Spoelstra reflects on the impact […]

The start of the 2024-25 season saw Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum take the No. 1 spot in the NBA MVP rankings. Then it was Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who seized the top spot, with his team being undefeated. Last week, the spotlight shifted back to Tatum, as his heroics have been the […]

SAN ANTONIO, TX – Basketball is far too nuanced a sport to isolate the reason for a run down to any one factor, but it is becoming rather difficult to ignore the run the Los Angeles Lakers have been on since JJ Redick moved D’Angelo Russell to the bench. The decision came after months of […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ competitive start to 2024-25 raised concerns about their draft odds during a tanking season. However, the rebuilding squad lost Nic Claxton during Wednesday’s blowout loss to the Boston Celtics, and his absence could send them back in their desired direction. Claxton received an epidural injection due to a lower back strain and […]

The Denver Nuggets were missing Nikola Jokic (personal reasons) for the second consecutive game and again came up short in a 105-90 loss versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Nuggets head coach Michael Malone might have to mix things up a bit in the rematch on November 19, which also has NBA Cup implications. Thankfully, there is […]

The Los Angeles Clippers saw star guard James Harden make history on Sunday night, passing Ray Allen for second on the NBA’s all-time three-pointers made list. Ironically, the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry, the number one record holder on that three-point field goal list, are set to visit the Clippers on Monday night. Can […]

With Thursday marking the one-month mark since the 2024-25 NBA season began, one thing that has become apparent in the Western Conference is that the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors are two teams not to be trifled with. Although neither team made the playoffs a year ago, both the Rockets and Warriors have elevated […]

ANN ARBOR, MI – This season has not gone to plan for the Michigan football team as they are currently 5-5 with two games remaining. The goal when the season started was for this team to make the College Football Playoff. That obviously isn’t happening, but it’s still important for Sherrone Moore and the Wolverines […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are continuing their road trip with a Monday night matchup against the Miami Heat, the first time they will play the rival they defeated in the Play-In Tournament last season. They are already shorthanded and may be down two stars instead of just one. Is Joel Embiid playing tonight vs. the Heat? […]

At this time last season, Mikal Bridges gave a disheartened press conference about New York Knicks fans taking over a Brooklyn Nets home game at Barclays Center. One year later, he was on the other end of the crosstown rivalry. Bridges faced the Nets this weekend for the first time since the blockbuster trade that […]

It appears San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama will be back in the line-up sooner rather than later. In missing Saturday night’s game at the Dallas Mavericks with an injury the Spurs listed as a right knee contusion, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson says Wemby’s status is “day to day.” Johnson, who’s leading the team while […]

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden made history on Sunday night in the team’s win over the Utah Jazz. Harden made his 2,974th career three-pointer, passing NBA legend Ray Allen for second place on the NBA’s All-Time three-pointers made list. The feat was so incredible, even Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant had to chime in. […]

Drake Maye wasn’t able to lead the New England Patriots past the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, losing 28-22. However, he earned respect from Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay following the loss. The Rams’ quarterback and head coach each spoke highly of the rookie signal-caller who completed 30 of 40 passes for 282 yards, two […]

The New England Patriots welcomed back Christian Barmore following his scary health situation in their 28-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Barmore played in his first game since being diagnosed with blood clots early in training camp in July. After returning to practice earlier in the week, Barmore only played 21 snaps […]

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers are taking on the Utah Jazz in the first of a four-game homestand for the team this week. The Clippers returned from a three-game road trip in which the Clippers were 0-3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets. Harden, who played a little over eight seasons […]

The New England Patriots weren’t able to beat the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, but Vederian Lowe got to experience a pretty cool moment thanks to Drake Maye. Lowe recorded his first touchdown in his NFL career in the 28-22 loss. The Patriots offensive tackle lined up as a tight end on New England’s second-and-goal […]

The Los Angeles Sparks came into Sunday’s 2025 WNBA Draft lottery with the top odds at landing the No. 1 overall pick. But that was not to be as the Dallas Wings bumped them to grab the No. 1 pick in the draft. Instead, the Sparks will once again have the No. 2 pick in […]

When the 2024 WNBA season came to an end, the Los Angeles Sparks had locked in the top odds at the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. But when the draft lottery was held on Sunday, it was the Dallas Wings that grabbed the No. 1 pick. Following the WNBA Draft lottery results, […]

Jerod Mayo took accountability following the New England Patriots’ 28-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The Patriots coach made it clear that their 3-8 record isn’t good enough, saying that the buck stops with him. “Do we need to get better? Absolutely, and that’s my job as the head coach of this […]

One of the biggest stories in college football in recent weeks has been the Bryce Underwood recruitment. Underwood is the top player in the 2025 recruiting class, and he has been committed to LSU since January. However, the Michigan football team has been working hard to flip Underwood as they have reportedly offered him north […]

The Chicago Bulls have played 13 games so far this season, and they are currently 5-8. Heading into the season, Chicago wasn’t expected to be a very good team, and so far, they are playing like most people expected them to play. They have shown some positive things, but they also have some issues that […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are getting more than expected from Zach Edey but Taylor Jenkins is stuck in a holding pattern with Ja Morant. The rookie big man has been a key component for a Grizzlies team trying to tread water in the Western Conference. Memphis’ All-Star will be on the sidelines for at least another […]

Despite the undefeated start to the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been dealing with a rash of injuries to their roleplayers. The latest blow the Cavs have been dealt is to sharpshooter Sam Merrill, who has missed three consecutive games due to a nagging left ankle injury. Merrill has been Cleveland’s best three-point shooting threat […]

The Brooklyn Nets welcomed back a potential rotation piece after an extended absence. Trendon Watford made his season debut during Sunday’s 114-104 loss to the New York Knicks. He had been sidelined since early in training camp due to a hamstring strain. Watford posted four points, three rebounds and three assists on 1-of-3 shooting in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are 2-10 to start the 2024-25 season and have not yet had Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George in a game together. Although a Maxey injury was already going to prevent them from assembling the Big 3 in their next game against the Miami Heat on Monday, Embiid might also be […]

Darius Garland and the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers are home to take on LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets. One game ago, the Cavs defeated the Chicago Bulls at home, but head coach Kenny Atkinson criticized Cleveland’s defensive effort. The Hornets, meanwhile, will face the Cavs in the second game in a back-to-back. Charlotte narrowly defeated […]

The Dallas Wings have received the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft Lottery. Dallas entered the lottery with the best chance of landing the pick as a result of their swap with the Chicago Sky. The Wings and Sky technically had the second best odds, but the Wings combined chances as a result […]

Luka Doncic is being listed as out on the NBA injury report for Sunday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right knee contusion. Doncic, who admitted he is less than 100 percent following the Mavs’ 110-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night, will not play in the second of […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the hottest team in the NBA right now. Despite several injuries, Cleveland has raced to a 14-0 start. After the Cavs defeated the Chicago Bulls 144-126, they hope to remain undefeated against the Charlotte Hornets. This will be the first of four matchups between Cleveland and Charlotte. The last time the […]

BOSTON — With a wide-open jumper lined up at the end of regulation, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had the perfect chance to break his team’s tie with the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. But, instead of swishing the uncontested game-winner, the five-time All-Star completely missed the rim and the Green Team headed to overtime. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ 144-126 victory over the Chicago Bulls was historic for several reasons. With the 144-point total, Cleveland scored at least 130 points for a team-record sixth time this season. It was also the Cavs’ 14th straight win, continuing Cleveland’s undefeated stretch to start the year. But what gets lost in the fanfare and […]

After missing the Oklahoma City Thunder’s previous two games with a sore hip, Alex Caruso is ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks with a strained hip, per Thunder’s latest injury report. Oklahoma City will look to capture its 12th win of the regular season on Sunday, following a 99-83 win against the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have relied heavily on rookie guard Dalton Knecht this season, and he’s responded as the team’s most consistent player off the bench. He’s moved into the starting lineup though for the past couple of games due to an injury to Rui Hachimura. During the Lakers’ 104-99 win against the New Orleans […]

The Memphis Grizzlies could not shake off Draymond Green in an NBA Cup loss to the Golden State Warriors. Stephen Curry gave the Grizzlies an assist of sorts but Green was being accused of a near-assault on Zach Edey’s ankle midway through the third quarter. The future Hall of Famer was eventually ejected from the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will be missing Ja Morant for a few more weeks but key reserve Vince Williams Jr. was able to make his season debut in the team’s NBA Cup opener. Williams Jr. and the Grizzlies got aggravated by Draymond Green’s Golden State Warriors but the reserve making a return to action got an assist […]

The Memphis Grizzlies got tripped up by Draymond Green and Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors to start the NBA Cup segment of the schedule. Ja Morant watched from the sidelines as Zach Edey suffered through one of the league’s most frustrating experiences, a dirty play that goes unpunished. Still, the Grizzlies are very encouraged by […]