Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison says he miscalculated the depth of love his club’s fans had for Luka Dončić before the controversial trade that sent the star to the Los Angeles…
Lotteries, stashed teens and bidding wars: reimagining the NFL draft
Oddly, the NFL draft is one of its most significant events. It shows a man rising to the podium, being booed, and reading names at its core. Throughout the season, the NFL…
Giannis Antetokounmpo among MVP award finalists released by NBA
It is now reasonable to believe that Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee placed third in the NBA MVP voting this season. The NBA announced the three finalists for its major awards on Sunday…
Trump in the Circle: Wrestling and the battle for American masculinity Daniel Kennedy
very March, I tune in to the NCAA Division I Men’s Wrestling Championships, a ritual I associate with the arrival of spring. It also reminds me of my own athletic tenure. I…
The Mavericks’ Miriam Adelson is the NBA’s most dangerous owner Lee Escobedo
In the NBA, villainy rarely looks like chaos. It usually comes from billionaires who think that they can do good things with their power. Donald Sterling, Glen Taylor, and Robert Sarver, the…
NBA play-in tournament: Curry and Warriors hold off Grizzlies for No 7 seed
Jimmy Butler had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists creating opportunities on both ends at every chance, Stephen Curry scored 37, and the Golden State Warriors earned the seventh seed in…
Clippers beat Warriors on final day of regular season to sink Golden State to play-in
The Los Angeles Clippers worked overtime to clinch a playoff spot – and send the Golden State Warriors to the NBA’s play-in tournament. In the final regular-season game, the Clippers defeated the…
MLS talking points: a record in Chicago and a reprieve for the Sounders
Talking points in MLS: the Sounders getting a break and a record in Chicago. There was a sizable attendance at the Chicago Fire vs. Inter Miami matchup, and Seattle’s season may not…
WNBA draft 2025 predictions: Paige Bueckers is No 1. But who goes next?
Without Paige Bueckers, the most WNBA-ready prospect Kiki Iriafen appears to be a player who can just step in and play. Her agility, ability to rebound, and ability to score face-up will…
Cubs rout reigning champs 16-0 in Dodgers’ worst-ever home shutout
The Los Angeles Dodgers, the defending champions, gave the Chicago Cubs a big night. When the Cubs scored 14 runs and 15 hits in the final three innings of a 16-0 victory…