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The WNBA announced on Monday (June 30) that it will expand the league into Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia over the next five years— growing the league to 18 teams in total. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert described it as a “truly monumental day” for the league. “These are proud cities with powerful sports legacies, each one rich in basketball tradition,” she […]
1. Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg, F, Duke Grade: A+ Hard to believe this is actually happening just five months after the Mavericks shockingly traded Luka Dončić. Yet here we are. Flagg is officially a Mav, and he has a chance to be great enough to win back the fans. He can help Dallas in both the short term and […]
Jon “Bones” Jones, widely regarded as the greatest mixed martial artist in UFC history, has officially announced his retirement from the sport. The news was first confirmed by UFC President Dana White during a press conference at UFC Fight Night in Azerbaijan. “Jon Jones called us last night and retired,” White revealed. “Jon Jones is officially retired. Tom Aspinall is the heavyweight […]
Did Rochester’s Own Thomas Bryant Walk into Game 6 of the NBA Finals help the send the right vibe for the win? YES’CER!!! The ROC boys are in the building tonight!🤩🏀 Shoutout to Rochester native @nolimittb31 for reppin’ the Wings! Good luck tonight in game 6 of the NBA Finals😤 pic.twitter.com/YpFgYmrFji — Rochester Red Wings […]
Drake opened up about the downsides of his gambling habit by revealing exactly how much money he lost in one month of placing sports bets. In a post shared to his Instagram Story June 19, Drake shared a screenshot that gave an overview of his net profits from wagering bets over the course of one month. And […]
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith recently signed a five-year deal with ESPN worth as much as $20 million annually. Now Stephen A. is expanding his media footprint to SiriusXM as well. Smith signed a multiyear agreement with SiriusXM that will “showcase his no-holds-barred perspectives on sports, current events and more to listeners across North America,” the satellite radio […]
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has confirmed a major change for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game: the format will feature Team USA versus Team World. The decision comes in response to fan and player dissatisfaction with the previous tournament-style format, and aligns with the global spotlight during the 2026 Winter Olympics. The All-Star Game, traditionally held […]
Scottie Pippen has revealed that Michael Jordan’s return to the Chicago Bulls in 1995 wasn’t universally welcomed by teammates. In an interview with Basketball Network, Pippen said many players had become comfortable in their roles during Jordan’s absence and found the pressure of his return disruptive. Having stepped into a leadership role after Jordan left […]
Clara Adams, a California high school track star, was disqualified and stripped of her state title after celebrating her 400m win by mimicking Olympic gold medalist Maurice Greene—spraying her shoes with a fire extinguisher. Officials deemed the act unsportsmanlike, barring her from the 200m race as well. Her father and coach defended the celebration as […]
Olympic athletes Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, and Tara Davis-Woodhall have joined the ownership team of the Athlos Track & Field League, founded by Alexis Ohanian in 2024 to reshape post-Olympic opportunities for athletes. The trio’s involvement brings visibility, credibility, and athlete-centered leadership to the new league, which aims to offer sustainable careers and prize money […]
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