Category: Sports

It’s time to ditch the NBA All-Star Game Slam Dunk Contest. Saturday’s event — once a star-studded extravaganza — features nobodies Trey Murphy III (Pelicans), Mac McClung (76ers), Kenyon Martin Jr. (Rockets) and Jericho Sims (Knicks). Who? Martin Jr. might be the most recognizable name of the bunch, but that’s probably because of his father, […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their roster tweaks, this time sending Alex Steeves back down to the minor leagues. The move comes with Wayne Simmonds on waivers and Auston Matthews appearing to be ready to return after taking in a full practice yesterday. Steeves, 23, will be down in time to rejoin the Toronto Marlies […]

With the updated Rivals250 being unveiled Tuesday for the 2024 class, it’s now time to dive into the position rankings. The offensive position rankings are being released today, and up next are the running backs. NEW 2024 POSITION RANKINGS: Running Back | All-Purpose RB | Pro-Style QB | Dual-Threat QB ***** RIVALS RANKINGS WEEK Sunday: […]

With the updated Rivals250 being unveiled Tuesday, it’s now time to dive into the position rankings. The offensive position rankings are being released today, and up first are the quarterbacks. NEW 2024 POSITION RANKINGS: Pro-Style QB | Dual-Threat QB ***** RIVALS RANKINGS WEEK Sunday: Who should be the No. 1 prospect in the 2024 Rivals250? […]

On-campus athletic events were canceled at Michigan State in the wake of a shootingImage: Getty Images In the aftermath of a fatal mass shooting on Michigan State’s campus on Monday night, the university announced no activities will take place on campus through the end of Wednesday, including athletics. The Spartans’ men’s basketball team was scheduled […]

Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić honestly seem like they’d be pretty good together in a buddy cop filmPhoto: AP The NBA world went bonkers over the Kyrie Irving trade to the Mavs before the deadline, and barely a week in, we already have a hilarious moment from these two All-NBA stars. Dallas was down three […]

Lionel Messi during a match between Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at VelodromeImage: Getty Images It only feels like the Champions League is late in returning for its knockout stage, but this is the normal time of year. What isn’t normal is cramming a World Cup in between the group stages and the […]

Bet the song is stuck in your head nowScreenshot: YouTube Professional sports leagues are the big winners of the streaming wars because live sports seem to be the only thing that still moves the ratings needle. As long as the production value remains intact, the “boom-goes-the-dynamite” guy isn’t announcing, and the stream actually streams, I […]

Here we go againPhoto: AP The post-Super Bowl no-football reality is about to set in, to the displeasure of sports fans and media alike. It’s as close as we get to acceptable bloodsport, and human violence is the most interesting drama and the only thing that draws page views. So thank god for The Rock, […]

Alex Ovechkin is still getting that goals record, just a bit later now.Photo: AP Alex Ovechkin has transcended hockey since he entered the league officially in 2005. He had to wait an extra year because of that pesky canceled season after he was drafted the year prior. He also missed three months due to another […]