ESPN Facing Backlash Over Caitlin Clark Decision
Fans reacted strongly after ESPN placed Caitlin Clark at No. 10, questioning the decision and fueling another league-wide debate.
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Jon Scheyer, Duke Receive Good News After College Basketball Season
The Duke Blue Devils have continued to build up their roster after a disappointing Elite Eight loss to the UConn Huskies. The Blue Devils have several players who can make an immediate impact next season. That includes incoming transfer guard John Blackwell (Wisconsin Badgers) and forward Drew ...
Wild Announce Jonas Brodin News Before Game 6 vs. Stars
The Minnesota Wild are eying the second round as head coach John Hynes announced the status of Jonas Brodin for Game 6.
Mauricio Pochettino Warns Lack of Competitive Games Could Hurt USMNT's World Cup Chances
Mauricio Pochettino opens up on leading the USMNT ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Stars Announce Nils Lundkvist News Before Game 6 vs. Wild
The Dallas Stars shared a major update with lineup implications ahead of the pivotal Game 6 against the Minnesota Wild.
Mauricio Pochettino Hits Out at Chelsea Owners Over Broken Promises
Chelsea’s ongoing chaos has drawn fresh criticism from Mauricio Pochettino, who pointed to deeper issues behind the club’s instability.
USMNT Coach Mauricio Pochettino Voices Weather Concerns Before World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino talks about the humid weather conditions in the United States for the 2026 World Cup this summer.
NASCAR Entry List: Who is Racing at Texas This Weekend?
38 cars enter the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Caitlin Clark Makes Request After Lexie Hull’s Career Announcement
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever secured their first win of the 2026 WNBA preseason on Saturday, taking down Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty 109-91. Now, the Fever will turn their attention to their second and final game of the preseason, hosting Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings on ...
Sidney Crosby Addresses Penguins' Big Three Future After Playoff Exit
Penguins' Sidney Crosby addressed the future of the franchise with Evgeni Malkin out of contract and Kris Letang approaching 40.
Mauricio Pochettino Stays Silent on Tottenham’s Relegation Fears
Tottenham Hotspur has four Premier League games before the end of the season. They are currently in the relegation zone, and relegation from the Premier League is a real possibility. Spurs will be playing Aston Villa away from home this weekend, and the pressure will grow if the team cannot win the ...
Georgia QB Gunner Stockton Announces Off-Field Update Thursday
Gunner Stockton is preparing for his second season as the Georgia Bulldogs' starting quarterback. After securing an SEC title and making a College Football Playoff appearance last year, he's hoping to guide the program to its fifth national championship. During spring workouts in March, the ...
Mauricio Pochettino Calls Out Tottenham Owners Over Lack of Signings- 'It's a Shame'
Tottenham’s shocking slide has reignited criticism from Mauricio Pochettino, who pointed to deeper issues behind the club’s struggles.
Raptors Coach Shares Brandon Ingram Update After Game 5 Exit
The Toronto Raptors are facing major Game 6 questions about Brandon Ingram's availability as they face elimination.
Ghost Golf’s Patrons Only Collection Gets Modern Golf Right
When the Ghost Golf “Patrons Only” gift box showed up at my door recently, I had one of those rare reactions that only comes along every so often in this business. I stopped. Not because brands do not send nice things. Some do. Not because premium golf products are hard to find. They are not. And ...
What Is the NBA Rookie Salary Scale?
NBA rookie contracts are heavily dependent on their draft slot.
Atlanta Dream Make Angel Reese Flex After Beating Chicago Sky
Angel Reese is already producing highlights in her first preseason game with the Atlanta Dream. The 23-year-old officially donned a Dream jersey for the first time on Wednesday. It only felt fitting that the debut came against her former team, the Chicago Sky. Chicago traded Reese to Atlanta ...
NBA Legend Charles Barkley Apologizes for Bad Prediction
Charles Barkley apologized for one of his predictions in the 2026 NBA Playoffs on Wednesday. Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson were on the call for NBA on ESPN. They provided pre- and postgame coverage for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round series between the ...
Are Lakers on Verge of Historic Playoff Collapse?
LOS ANGELES — After becoming tired with missed shots, officiating and the ultimate result, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James expressed his annoyance. Several issues emerged as the Houston Rockets secured a 99-93 win over the Lakers in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday to ...
Rockets' Kevin Durant Update Emerges Before Game 6 vs. Lakers
The Houston Rockets got clarity on Kevin Durant's status for Game 6 after their Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
'We're Here for Coach': Drake Maye Rallies Behind Embattled Mike Vrabel
If NFL fans had been wondering where New England Patriots star quarterback Drake Maye stood in regard to the ongoing affair allegations against his head coach, Mike Vrabel, wonder no more. Ever since the New York Post dropped photos of Vrabel in a jacuzzi with NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an ...
Poll: Will Rockets Force a Game 7 vs. Lakers?
[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] That’s two in a row for a Houston Rockets team staring at elimination. After losing the first three games ...
Caitlin Clark's Exchange With Indiana Fever Rookie Raven Johnson Draws Attention
Caitlin Clark and Raven Johnson have some unpleasant history, one that almost caused Johnson to quit basketball.
Angel Reese Intervenes During Dream Coach's Postgame Interview
Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko loves what he sees from prized trade acquisition Angel Reese. The Dream played their first preseason game on Wednesday against Reese's former team, the Chicago Sky. Atlanta acquired Reese in a blockbuster deal, sending two first-round picks to Chicago. She ...