Matchup nightmare deepens for Suns vs ‘underdog’ Lakers The Suns came into this tricky trap-door playoff series with some legit concerns, which in hindsight really hadn’t been all that bad. Now, they seem worse. Phoenix is halfway to a summer vacation, a place this franchise has known all too well over the last decade, a […]
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ESPN and Marvel Debut First-Ever Marvel-Inspired ‘NBA Special Edition’ Tonight Viewers who tune in to watch tonight’s NBA match-up between the Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans on ESPN2, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes will enjoy an alternate presentation that can only be described as “super.” The special telecast, NBA Special Edition Presented by […]
Basketball Africa League unveils rosters ahead of inaugural season The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today unveiled the rosters of all 12 BAL teams ahead of the league’s inaugural season, which tips off Sunday, May 16 at 4:00 p.m. CAT / 10 a.m. ET at the Kigali Arena in Rwanda. BAL rosters feature 154 players from […]
Bang! Breen among media members honored by Hall of Fame Mike Breen remembers the way he was taught the game of basketball, and quickly learned that it is best when the five players on the floor work as one. He took the same approach into his career. Breen — the longtime voice of the New […]
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WWE Superstar Reportedly Signs Long-term Contract WWE SmackDown Superstar Chelsea Green has reportedly signed a new WWE contract. Green signed a new three-year deal with WWE since she suffered the wrist injury during her official SmackDown debut back in November before the Survivor Series pay-per-view, according to Fightful Select. Green’s original WWE contract was set […]
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Sports quiz of the week Canelo Álvarez Champions League and the Lions How did Chelsea make history this week? They became the first club to reach a Champions League final after sacking their manager midway through the season They became the first club to reach two Champions League finals in the same season They became […]
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All Blacks sale could prove a private equity intrusion too far for lovers of sport Towards the end of last year, the consultancy firm Deloitte issued a pamphlet to investors outlining the uncertain financial landscape created by Covid-19. “An increasing number of companies and economic sectors are under severe pressure,” it noted. “Millions of jobs […]
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Managing expectations for the 2021 rookie class The Los Angeles Rams wrapped up the 2021 NFL Draft over the weekend which included the signing of 10 undrafted free agents. At this point in their careers, draft grades are mostly stupid. We’re not going to be able to accurately grade these players for three years. However, […]
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WBB coach Kim Mulkey departs for LSU Baylor women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey is headed to LSU. Announced by LSU athletic director Scott Woodward on Sunday, Mulkey will join the Tigers in her native Louisiana for the 2021-22 season. A hall of famer, Mulkey won three national championships in her 21 years at Baylor, […]
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UK men’s basketball player Terrence Clarke dies in Los Angeles WKYT has confirmed former UK men’s basketball player Terrence Clarke has died in a car crash in Los Angeles Thursday. He was 19 years old. Sources tell us the NBA Draft prospect was killed in a crash after reportedly working out with BJ Boston. We […]