How the Nets are prepared to ace the NBA draft lottery — even more so than the last time they won it
The last time the Nets won the draft lottery, it was the first step in a meteoric two-year rise to the NBA Finals.
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Ty Simpson reveals ‘secret meeting’ with Rams before draft’s most shocking pick
It was a game of theatricality and deception being played by the Rams in the lead-up to the NFL draft.
Dodgers need Kyle Tucker to live up to his $240 million contract
The player who drove in Ohtani and Rushing in the Dodgers’ 5-4 comeback win over the Marlins on Monday night wasn’t nearly as animated.
Michael Irvin accuses ESPN of ‘classless’ Rueben Bain move during NFL draft
Michael Irvin believes ESPN gave Rueben Bain Jr. the short end of the stick.
Proposed change to athlete eligibility would revolutionize college athletics
A proposed revolutionary change to college athlete eligibility is being widely hailed by UCLA and USC coaches, so long as they receive one thing. Clarity. “I’ve talked to 15 head coaches this week,” UCLA men’s basketball coach Mick Cronin told the California Post. “We are all the same, we just want to know what the...
Forget the manager for a second. Where the Mets can look to shake up the roster with season on brink
The belief here: Actual changes to personnel would prove more meaningful.
Despite 3-1 series lead, Game 5 vs. Houston is a must-win for Lakers
In this crazy season, Game 5 is a must-win for the Lakers. Why, you might be asking. They have a 3-1 series lead over the Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. They’re going to have multiple chances to clinch. They’re firmly in control. Think again. This season, nothing has gone as expected for the...
MLB’s first-month All-Stars and what they reveal about Aaron Judge’s rival, the Mets’ misery and the Dodgers’ superpower
Let’s use first-month All-Star teams to highlight five storylines that have really jumped out early this season.
ESPN’s Super Bowl blitz has already begun months before its first crack at the Big Game
The audio and video podcast hosted by Jeremy Schaap explores the history of the Super Bowl by diving into some of the defining moments and elements of the Big Game.
The Rangers’ final haul for Artemi Panarin puts the spotlight on Liam Greentree more than ever
With the Kings’ first-round loss, the Blueshirts’ final return for their perennial leading scorer was reduced to top prospect Liam Greentree and a third-round pick.
Kyle Tucker delivers his biggest Dodgers moment yet to cap furious rally in walk-off win over Marlins
It was a forgettable night at Dodger Stadium for the Los Angeles Dodgers — until they mounted a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Mets prospect A.J. Ewing already promoted to Triple-A after fast start
A.J. Ewing left a strong impression on Mets officials during spring training, and his fast start this season has already earned him a promotion.
Giancarlo Stanton hitting IL as Yankees’ waiting game ends with ‘huge’ loss
After getting 72 hours to see if his calf could make enough improvement, Giancarlo Stanton still could not avoid the injured list.
Terry Rozier could face new federal bribery charges in alleged gambling scheme
Terry Rozier will be facing additional charges related to the basketball player soliciting and receiving bribes during an alleged gambling scheme.
Magic overcome shooting woes to push top-seeded Pistons to brink with Game 4 win
The Magic overcame their shooting woes by protecting the ball. They had only 12 turnovers to 20 for Detroit.
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton ‘felt good’ making long-awaited Liberty return in preseason opener
On Saturday, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton finally greeted Liberty fans again during preseason action against the Fever.
Aaron Judge, Ben Rice join rare company as Yankees keep rolling with win over Rangers
They crushed back-to-back homers, joining select Yankee company and providing the jet fuel for a win over the Rangers.
Ex-Alabama player pleads guilty to impersonating NFL players in fraud scheme
Luther Davis, who impersonated NFL stars to get nearly $20 million, pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges.
Rays reporter comes to rescue after man wrestles ball away from young fan
Rays sideline reporter Ryan Bass is being praised for stepping in to brighten a Guardians fan's night after she had a home run ball wrestled away.
USC star freshman Alijah Arenas to return for second season
The “Muss Bus” is retaining one of its most important passengers. Alijah Arenas, the USC freshman guard who showed glimpses of tantalizing potential, will return for a second season with the Trojans after withdrawing from NBA draft consideration, a person close to the situation confirmed to the California Post on Monday. The news was first...
Phil Jackson comes out of social media hibernation to offer way to better NBA game
It is actually one the legendary head coach said he has pitched to the league for more than a dozen years.
Lakers’ Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard fined for criticism, interaction with refs
Two Lakers guards were fined by the NBA because of their criticism and interactions with the referees after Sunday’s Game 4 loss to the Rockets. The league announced on Monday that Marcus Smart was fined $35,000 for “questioning the integrity of game officials”, while Luke Kennard was fined $25,000 for “directing inappropriate language toward game...
Dodgers’ Edwin Díaz reveals timetable after elbow surgery: ‘Best-case scenario’
Turns out, the loose bodies that Edwin Díaz had surgically removed from his elbow this week had been there a while. As in, since the very start of his professional career. Speaking to the media Monday for the first time since having an elbow procedure last week that will sideline him until the second half...
Landry Shamet falling out of Knicks’ rotation has led to a Jose Alvarado uptick
Landry Shamet’s tumble out of the Knicks rotation was a multistep process.