Another slow start leads to another Phoenix Suns victory, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 103-97 It was closer than expected heading into the fourth quarter, but the Suns barely held on, benefiting from a few missed wide-open threes and shots around the rim by the Blazers. Devin Booker led all scorers with 28 points and…
The Cleveland Guardians must figure out their starting pitching dilemma this offseason if they want to contend for a World Series in 2025. Yes, they have several options at the minor league level, but they come with many unknowns. The Guardians need a proven big-league starter to anchor the middle rotation, and Cleveland may have…
Devin Booker recorded 28 points, nine rebounds and nine assists to help the Phoenix Suns notch a 103-97 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. The Suns let a 26-point, fourth-quarter lead dwindle to two before holding off Portland for their fourth straight victory and fifth in six games this season. Kevin…
A veteran slugger looks poised to join his sixth team in the last five years. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported Saturday that Joc Pederson has declined his end of a mutual option with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pederson will thus become a free agent this offseason after spending just one season in Arizona. The lefty-hitting Pederson,…
As the iconic home of the New York Knicks, Madison Square Garden has long been celebrated as “The Mecca of Basketball.” Its storied history and vibrant atmosphere contribute to its ranking among the NBA’s best arenas, showcasing why it remains a must-visit destination for basketball fans. Madison Square Garden, often referred to as “The Mecca of…
Bam Adebayo scored 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the Miami Heat to a 118-98 win over the Washington Wizards in Mexico City on Saturday night. Tyler Herro added 15 points on 5-of-9 shooting. He and Adebayo combined for 30 of Miami’s 56 first-half points. Jimmy Butler chipped in with 18 points, eight…
Kel’el Ware, drafted at No. 15 in the 2024 NBA Draft, was one of the more talked-about rookies over the summer. A 7-footer with a mile-high ceiling on both ends of the floor, his profile already lends itself to the eyeballs of scouts, decision-makers and fans. But his production over the summer and in preseason…
The Dallas Mavericks’ Spencer Dinwiddie is a versatile guard. Dinwiddie, 31, returned to Dallas, Texas, this summer for his second stint with the team. Dinwiddie’s previous stint in Dallas lasted from 2022 to 2023. The Los Angeles, California, native scored a season-high 36 points, along with six rebounds and nine assists, in the Mavericks’ 99-95…
Dallas Mavericks Shooting Guard Klay Thompson appeared to take a jab at Golden State Warriors Point Guard Stephen Curry. Thompson, 34, and Curry, 36, were teammates and former “Splash Brothers” in the San Francisco Bay Area from 2011-2024. Thompson’s 13-year tenure and “Splash Brother” title in the Bay Area ended after he signed a three-year,…
The Giants were forced to scramble early in the season when kicker Graham Gano went down with a groin injury in Week 2. Now, as Gano’s replacement Greg Joseph deals with an abdominal injury, New York will get creative once again. Per ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, Joseph’s injury will land him on injured reserve, and the…
The Washington Commanders elevated RB Chris Rodriguez Jr from the practice squad earlier today which put starting RB Brian Robinson Jr’s status for tomorrow’s game against the New York Giants in question. He was limited all week with a new hamstring injury, and is listed as questionable. He had been dealing with a knee injury…
New York Giants coach Brian Daboll has been a fervent supporter of Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. Daboll and the Giants were interested in trading up in the draft to acquire Daniels, but they didn’t have a chance once the Commanders made him the No. 2 overall pick. Daboll continued to sing Daniels’ praises in…