New York City FC defeated the Philadelphia Union 3-1 in the first round of the MLS playoffs on Wednesday, allowing NYCFC to move on to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the third consecutive year. NYCFC will now play a two-leg conference semifinal against Atlanta United beginning on November 4. NYCFC […]
After compiling a league best 65-17 record last season, the Houston Rockets are off to a disappointing 1-5 start this year, leading head coach Mike D’Antoni to speculate that his team has lost the confidence that propelled them to Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals last year. Houston has […]
The New York Jets became the first NFL team to sign a full partnership with a gaming firm, announcing Wednesday that they will be teaming up with MGM Resorts for promotional efforts and a free predictions game that will live inside the official Jets app. While some teams had previously […]
The New York Mets announced Tuesday that agent Brodie Van Wagenen would become their next general manager, ending a four month effort to fill the position. The 44-year-old Van Wagenen has been an agent at CAA Sports since 2006, during which time he has represented several Mets players, including Cy […]
World Wrestling Entertainment is going forward with its Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia on Friday, but John Cena will not be making the trip, and it remains possible that other top stars could also bail on the show. Cena was booked to take part a World Cup tournament at […]
The NHL has announced that MGM Resorts will be its first official sports betting partner, making it the second major professional sports league in the United States to strike a deal with the gaming operator. The NBA announced a similar deal with MGM in September, making the firm its “official […]
Klay Thompson broke an NBA record previously held by teammate Steph Curry on Monday night by hitting 14 three-pointers in a single game during the Golden State Warriors’ 149-124 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Thompson went 14-for-24 from long range on his way to scoring 52 points in just 27 […]
Joey Logano bumped Martin Truex Jr. on the final lap of the First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway to take the checkered flag and clinch a spot in the Championship 4 Round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Logano used the bump-and-run maneuver against the defending champion as they came […]
Leicester City owner and chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was one of five people who died in a helicopter crash about an hour after the team’s 1-1 draw against West Ham on Saturday. Srivaddhanaprabha regularly used the helicopter to travel between King Power Stadium and London before and after matches. Five Killed […]
The Boston Red Sox comfortably defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Sunday night to clinch the team’s fourth World Series title in the past 15 years, and the first for the franchise since 2013. The Red Sox won the series four games to one, pushing their postseason record to […]
IndyCar driver Robert Wickens, who had been injured in a serious crash on Aug. 19 at Pocono Raceway, confirmed via Instagram on Thursday night that he is paralyzed from the waist down. The crash saw Wickens’ car spin into a wall and go spiraling into the air, leaving the car […]
According to an ESPN report, the Houston Rockets are once again pursuing Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Jimmy Butler, and are now said to be offering four first-round picks in exchange for the two-time All-NBA selection. ESPN cited sources that said that the Timberwolves are continuing to look to trade Butler, who […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers are down 2-0 in the World Series, but will enjoy home-field advantage for Game 3 against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. The series moves to Chavez Ravine for the next three games, with the Dodgers needing to win at least two home games in […]
William Hill filed a civil complaint against FanDuel in a New Jersey federal court on Tuesday, saying that their competitor committed copyright infringement in the creation of a sports betting guide being distributed at the Meadowlands Racetrack. According to William Hill, a guide to sports betting that is available at […]
Three defendants were found guilty on Wednesday of running pay-for-play operations that influenced high school recruits to play for specific college basketball programs, as a jury returned the guilty verdicts following a three-week criminal trial in a New York federal court. Adidas official James Gatto, former Adidas employee Merl Code, […]
A two-run single by J.D. Martinez provided the winning margin for the Boston Red Sox as they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 in Game 2 of the 2018 World Series. The win gives the Red Sox a 2-0 lead in the series, as the action now shifts to Los […]
Conor McGregor provided a full recap of his lightweight championship fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov in a Monday post on Instagram, offering analysis of every round and saying that he was “beaten fair and square” in the end. McGregor lost by submission via rear naked choke in the fourth round of […]
Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a successful return to Old Trafford, as Juventus defeated Manchester United 1-0 on Tuesday to take control of Group H in the Champions League. Ronaldo assisted on the game’s only goal, slotting a cross into Paulo Dybala who easily converted the chance in the 17th minute. Ronaldo […]
The Boston Red Sox got to Clayton Kershaw early, then held on to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 in Game 1 of the 2018 World Series. The Red Sox offense was powered by four hits from outfielder Andrew Benintendi and a late pinch hit home run by Eduardo Nunez […]
Leati Joseph Anoa’i, who wrestles in the WWE as Roman Reigns, announced Monday night that he is currently battling leukemia. Anoa’i took to the microphone to open last night’s episode of Monday Night Raw, telling the fans that he had been previously diagnosed with the disease earlier in his life. […]
Ten Hag Says Ronaldo’s Decision to Leave Rayo Match Early is ‘Unacceptable’ 
Consecutive NBA Titles: Celtics 8 Straight, Phil Jackson Three-Peats with Bulls and Lakers 
Baseball Movies: ‘Bull Durham’ (1988) with Kevin Costner, Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon 
Basketball Movies: ‘Blue Chips’ with Nick Nolte, Shaq, and Penny 
The OG List: Top 50 NBA All-Time Scoring Points List, Abdul-Jabbar Still No. 1 
