Chris Paul overcomes Clippers, Scott Foster to even series

Kawhi Leonard is one of the toughest opponents in Phoenix’s championship path. But not as tough as a certain referee. In one of the most baffling streaks in professional sports, Suns guard Chris Paul had lost 13 consecutive playoff games that were officiated by referee Scott Foster. The losing streak ended two days short of […]

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Hawks star voted ‘most overrated’ by fellow NBA players

A top star of Atlanta Hawks is seen by many of his fellow NBA competitors as the most overrated player in the league. In many sports, athletes often complain about voting from fans and media that decides All-Star and other notable honors in their league. They argue that those groups don’t truly understand the game […]

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Dodgers eyeing another position switch for Mookie Betts

The Los Angeles Dodgers are stunningly below .500 to begin the season, and that may lead them to do some more tinkering to their lineup. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Tuesday that it is possible All-Star slugger Mookie Betts could play shortstop in their series against the New York Mets, per Dodgers writer […]

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Update provided on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status for Game 2

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo exited early in the series-opening game against the Miami Heat on Sunday with a lower back contusion, and he did not return to action. Giannis suffered the injury with less than two minutes remaining in the first quarter and the top-seeded Bucks down 31-21. Eventually, Miami would pull off the road […]

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NBA suspends Draymond Green | Yardbarker

Draymond Green has been suspended by the NBA for stomping on Domantas Sabonis on Monday night. The NBA issued a statement on Tuesday evening to announce that Green had been suspended one game as discipline. Green will serve the suspension during Thursday’s Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series between his Golden State […]

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Juan Soto upset he can’t ‘play mind games’ due to pitch clock

Most fans have been thrilled with the impact the pitch clock has had on MLB games this season, but San Diego Padres slugger Juan Soto continues to have a difficult time adjusting to it. Soto said last week that he is struggling to find a new routine now that he has to step into the […]

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Shaq defends Draymond Green following Sabonis stomp

Many were quick to crucify Draymond Green after the Warriors forward was ejected from Game 2 of Golden State’s first-round playoff series against the Sacramento Kings after stomping on center Domantas Sabonis. Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal wasn’t one of them. On an episode of “Inside the NBA” following the game, O’Neal stated had he […]

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NBA looking into Russell Westbrook incident with Suns fan

Russell Westbrook’s incident in Phoenix on Sunday has officially drawn the attention of the NBA. Chris Haynes of TNT reported Monday that the league is looking into the incident between the Los Angeles Clippers guard Westbrook and a Phoenix Suns fan during Game 1 of the Clippers-Suns playoff series. Westbrook entered a club area at […]

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