It’s hard to believe that Sunday marks a year since the United States men’s basketball team won its fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal in a thrilling 98-87 triumph over the host nation, France. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Stephen Curry’s now-legendary three-point barrage to secure the victory has already been ingrained as perhaps the signature...
PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas made history Thursday in a dominant win over the Indiana Fever, becoming the first player in WNBA history to record three consecutive triple-doubles. (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) The Mercury’s 35-point win is the third-largest in franchise history and was Phoenix’s first time winning a game...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In what had to be one of the most highly anticipated preseason rookie debuts in recent NFL history, Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders introduced himself to the league on Friday. He looked good. He looked strong. He looked like a full-fledged NFL quarterback. If Sanders’ goal was to put pressure on the...
NBA 2K is the latest sports gaming franchise to fully transition into the next generation. On Thursday, fans got their first extensive look at the NBA 2K26, which features several significant upgrades and visual enhancements. Photo Credit: NBA 2k In an era where some sports video games have begun to lean more toward the arcadey...
It’s been 10 days since the first sex toy hit a WNBA court during the Atlanta Dream’s game against the Golden State Valkyries on July 29. Since then, sex toys were thrown during at least six more games, including in Los Angeles, Chicago, Brooklyn and Phoenix. At first, the memes flew fast and furious. The...
When Jaren Jackson Jr. initially chose his No. 13 jersey after being drafted fourth overall in the 2018 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies, it was to thumb his nose at his teammates who said it wasn’t a wise decision. Thirteen is the unlucky number. Some hotels don’t have a 13th floor. It’s the day...
On Thursday, the Washington Mystics traded forward Aaliyah Edwards to the Connecticut Sun in exchange for guard Jacy Sheldon and first-round swap rights in the 2026 WNBA Draft. This move comes hours before the deadline ends at 3 p.m. ET. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) Home Sweet Home: Aaliyah Edwards Returns to Connecticut Edwards, selected...
HENDERSON, Nev. – Two pillars of the Seattle Seahawks’ success are cornerstones of the Las Vegas Raiders’ latest rebuilding project. Pete Carroll and Geno Smith – formerly Seattle’s head coach and starting quarterback, respectively – have reprised their leading roles in Las Vegas, joining the franchise’s ambitious makeover from the owner’s suite to the field....
WASHINGTON — As Calvin Anderson walked the long, narrow hallways of the Longworth House Office Building, it didn’t take much for him to stand out. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive tackle is 6-foot-5 and more than 300 pounds, towering over U.S. House representatives of Congress and staffers roaming the expansive building. Not to mention, Anderson is...
The second edition of the Pangos All-Euro Camp took place at the AEK BC Academy Sports Center in Ano Liosia, a town just outside the Northern region of Athens, Greece. The bi-annual two-day camp was highly anticipated by college and pro hopefuls from Greece and other counties in Europe. In all, young players from 14...