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The Nets are fresh off their first win out of the All-Star break — a STUNNING win over the conference leading Detroit Pistons. Is the Brooklyn the best team in the league now (lol)? Is the Tank in trouble? Either way, with the Nets and Pistons meeting again this week, we wanted to check in […]
On the opening day of this year’s free agency period, the New Orleans Saints addressed a major special teams need by signing former Minnesota Vikings punter Ryan Wright. He inked a new four-year, $14 million deal with the Saints that includes a guaranteed $8 million on the contract. Since moving on from longtime Saint Thomas […]
Andrew Mangiapane’s time with the Edmonton Oilers was certainly one to forget, and it’s already clear that he’s happy to be in a new situation with the Chicago Blackhawks. Mangiapane made his debut with the Blackhawks on Friday, a 6-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, and even in a losing situation, he’s already got plenty…
With just 18 games remaining on the schedule for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards is closing in on one of the most prestigious statistical groups in NBA history: the 30 points per game club. Only 40 different players in NBA history have averaged 30 points per game in a single season, 16 of which have […]
Losers of four out of five, the capitulating Milwaukee Bucks take on the Phoenix Suns tonight at Fiserv Forum in the first of two matchups between the sides this season. It seems like just yesterday the Bucks and Suns were fighting it out on the world’s biggest stage in the NBA finals, destined to meet […]
In Today’s Links: lots of information, breakdowns, and takeaways from the first day of free agency for our Seattle Seahawks and the rest of the NFL. Comp picks are some of the rewards, but let’s wave goodbye to old friends, say hello to the ones who are sticking around, and wait for new the new […]
Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has called on Lionel Messi to share his side of the story about a possible return to the club. Former manager Xavi has claimed that Messi was set to return to Camp Nou in 2023 before Joan Laporta blocked the deal. Font was asked about the situation again on Tuesday […]
The Mavericks were 0-3 this past week and remain in 12th place in the West. They lost three road games to Orlando (115-114), Boston (120-100), and Toronto (122-92). Cooper Flagg (foot) returned and led the team in scoring with 17 points per game. Marvin Bagley (neck) also made his return. Grade: C The Mavericks have […]
Good morning. Optional Musical Accompaniment All right, so I’m bringing back the Anchor Drop as a daily feature, and also because it’s Champ Week and just before March Madness, an open thread for all the sickos with an ESPN+ subscription amongst us. Tyler Tanner is the SEC Player of the Week and also First-Team All-SEC, […]
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Blackhawks 3, Mammoth 2 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks forward Oliver Moore to miss “significant time” ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Stars 4, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) Articles on the passing of Troy Murray ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) RECAPS: Canucks 6, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) Blackhawks run by kids now after trading entire leadershi...
Time is ticking for the Toronto Raptors. With 19 games remaining in their regular-season schedule, the Raptors don’t have significant runway left to prove they’re more than their reputation. Toronto beats up on non-playoff teams. They struggle against teams destined to compete for a playoff spot. That’s not a bad spot to be in for […]
Don’t look now, but the Atlanta Hawks are picking up a bit of momentum as we enter the closing stretch of the NBA season. Atlanta has won seven out of their last eight games – including the last six in a row – and have opened up a commanding five-and-a-half game lead over the 11th […]
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The Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals. Their dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown supported by a solid roster of talent carried over as they aimed toward a consecutive run in 2025. Unfortunately, in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Tatum suffered a non-contact Achilles tendon rupture. The Celtics’ goal of […]
What up, TOC Nation! It is officially sports betting season. This article is about betting, so if you are not interested in this topic, please skip this article. There will be several of these as we go through March Madness, but I will do my best to make it clear in the title if it […]
For the first time all season, we’re seeing the version of the Celtics everyone has been waiting for. So far, so good. That was the first impression when Jayson Tatum stepped back on the floor after nearly 10 months away. After Sunday’s win against Cleveland, Joe Mazzulla said Tatum “gave the game exactly what it […]
Ever hear the phrase, "the grass isn't always greener on the other side", maybe it is.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The shine has come off of Rockets coach Ime Udoka. After helping turn the team around, […]
What: Charlotte Hornets (32-33) (18-16 away) at Portland Trail Blazers (31-34) (17-15 home) When: 10:00 pm Eastern Where: Moda Center; Portland, OR How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–Icon (teal), Trail Blazers–Association (white) Game Lines: Hornets -3.5, Hornets money line -148, O/U 227.5 Injuries:Hornets: Coby White-out (calf management), Liam McNeeley-out (ankle) […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers Preview: Game 66 first appeared...
It looked like the Boston Celtics were primed for the first season of a soft rebuild this season, largely due to a bloated salary sheet and the devestating Achilles injury suffered by franchise star Jayson Tatum. The expectations were that the Celtics were going to be a good not great team this year with a […]
As has been pretty much expected for weeks, the Seattle Seahawks will need a new starting running back following the free agent departure of Kenneth Walker III. The Super Bowl MVP—we’re obligated to remind everyone that the Seahawks won the Super Bowl—signed a lucrative contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, who need all the running […]
The Utah Jazz beat the Golden State Warriors in a game they really needed to lose 119-116. The first thing that needs to be said here is that the Golden State Warriors are pathetic from top to bottom. It starts with Steve Kerr, who decided to whine after the game was over about the number […]
Auditions for next year’s roster continued in earnest Monday night when the shorthanded Utah Jazz took on the equally decimated Golden State Warriors at the Delta Center. News surfaced earlier that day that the Jazz released guard Vince Williams Jr, adding more incentive for players like Elijah Harkless, Blake Hinson, Oscar Tshiebwe and Cody Williams […]
Still smarting from the previous day’s drubbing by the Lakers, the Knicks (41*-25) bounced over to the Intuit Dome to challenge the LA Clippers (32-32). Redemption was not in the cards, however. The visitors spent most of the night digging out of holes they had dug themselves. 20 turnovers, cold shooting, and long Clippers runs […]
The Chicago Blackhawks went to overtime for the third time in four games on Monday night. But this time, the Hawks ended the night with a victory: 3-2 over the Utah Mammoth. Near the middle of the first period, Barrett Hayton opened up the scoring after the Blackhawks turned the puck over following a faceoff win. Hayton tipped in Nick DeSimone’s shot from the point. Hayton tips in a shot to open the scoring. pic.twitter.com/OS7TTbLBM5 — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) March 10, 2026 ...