Carmelo Anthony’s basketball story began on playgrounds in Brooklyn and Baltimore, where he learned grit long before fame. On Saturday night, his journey culminated in Springfield, Massachusetts, with an emotional induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Anthony entered to chants of “Melo! Melo!” and stood before a...
CHICAGO – Regardless of the Chicago Bears’ record, their season will be considered a smashing success if second-year quarterback Caleb Williams proves management chose wisely. It’s really that simple. Although the Bears, like the NFL’s other 31 franchises, strive to win as many games as possible, getting Williams – the No. 1 overall pick in...
Introducing Aesthetically Speaking, our series that delves into style-minded storytelling at the intersection of fashion and sports, featuring the brands and stylists who make it happen. Stylist Manny Jay’s career was born the moment he realized the personal impact of having a strong aesthetic. “This is literally a gift,” he said. “In my world, it’s...
EuroBasket’s knockout stage has delivered the unexpected. Three of Europe’s giants — Spain, France, and Serbia — are already gone. Defending champion Spain was eliminated in group play. France, last year’s runner-up, collapsed in the round of 16. And Serbia, led by two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić, suffered a stunning early exit. Photo Courtesy of...
LANDOVER, Md. — This was not the way New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson wanted to begin his 14th NFL campaign — a 21-6 loss to the Washington Commanders and young star quarterback Jayden Daniels. Constantly throwing under pressure and bereft of a running game, Wilson completed 17 of 37 passes and was sacked twice....
In their very first year, the Golden State Valkyries have redefined what’s possible for an expansion franchise. The team set the all-time WNBA records for both total attendance and average crowd size during the 2025 regular season, drawing 397,408 fans at Chase Center — an average of 18,064 per game — and selling out every...
After a three-year breakup, Tracy McGrady and the three stripes are getting back together again! The 46-year-old Hall of Famer first signed with Adidas back in 1997, when they gave him a six-year, $12 million deal right out of high school. Then, in 2002, T-Mac signed a lifetime deal with the shoe brand, reportedly worth...
PHILADELPHIA — The ongoing quest by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts for respect resumed in earnest Thursday as the Eagles and Dallas Cowboys kicked off the National Football League’s 106th season. Hurts was Hurts — running, passing, doing whatever it took — to begin the Eagles’ title defense with a 24-20 victory over Dallas on...
LAS VEGAS – Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier entered Thursday’s marquee matchup against A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces as a decisive -1200 favorite to take home the WNBA award for the first time. While both sides tried to downplay the significance of that one game, as opposed to the larger body of work,...
NEW YORK — In advance of his wedding that’s scheduled in two weeks, Felix Auger-Aliassime scheduled his suit fitting for Monday — the day after the US Open men’s final. His possible appearance in Sunday’s final might mean a change in plans. “The fitting, we’ll see,” Auger-Aliassime said after Wednesday’s quarterfinal win over No. 8...