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No, not that Ryan Ellis
Ryan Ellis was traded to the Flyers on Saturday....
Whatever Chris Paul does next is what people may remember most
When does it not work?...
Anti-boinking measures at Olympics officially surpass gold medal-level stupidity
Sex in the Olympic Village is a talking point at every Games, as if somehow it’s surprising that a bunch of young, hot, athletic people from all over the world have a habit of getting it on with members of the tiny subset of people who they can connect with over their very interesting and unique exp...
Really? The old 'fake news' gambit?
It would be nice if Liz Cambage didn’t try to refute reports that she broke COVID protocols with the term “fake news,” but the Australian star sure did defend herself after her withdrawal from the Olympic team during its Las Vegas training camp, for which she cited mental health....
Who should be ‘next <i>men</i> up’ for Team USA if more replacements are needed?
This is not what the R&R Partners meant by “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.”...
It’s a Dame shame
Sometimes, when you look out your window at the world around you, nature is the perfect expression of your emotions. It’s a weird feeling, but in some ways, it’s comforting. Sometimes it feels as though Mother Nature has heard your heart and responded in kind, as if to say, “I understand.”...
NBA Finals now best of 3, but <i>nearly</i> a 'win or go home' Saturday
Saturday night is a must-win for the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks – literally....
‘I was molested, too.’
It’s a pre-pandemic Father’s Day at Community Baptist Church in Englewood, N.J. Black, brown, and white faces stand together offering shouts of amen and hallelujah as Pastor Lester W. Taylor rouses them with his words of inspiration. In the crowd of about 700 on this Sunday morning is Monte Barrett...
The NFL is trying to give Black people things they didn’t ask for – again
Close your eyes and imagine this scene....
Giannis breaks down his block … and his bathroom breaks
“Blocked by Antetokounmpo” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as “Blocked by James,” but the play itself might’ve been just as good. ...
The 'hug' that could have been <i>really</i> bad for the NBA
If the Suns would have won Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the missed foul call on Devin Booker would have been one of the biggest refereeing errors in league history....
Richard Sherman arrest report paints picture of a man who needs help
Richard Sherman is in a bad spot right now, facing legal trouble and clearly fighting personal demons. The combination of the police and media are not making things much better....
U.S. Women's hoops drops All-Star Game to Team WNBA (but don't panic)
There’s a big difference between the U.S. men’s basketball team’s losses to Nigeria and Australia and what happened on Wednesday night, as the American women, who are even bigger favorites for Olympic gold than the men, dropped a 93-85 decision to the Team WNBA in the All-Star Game in Las Vegas....
Hear me out: Klay Thompson's return alone does not restore Dubs to NBA’s elite
The Golden State Warriors had a pretty disappointing season. Despite Steph Curry turning back the clock and making jaws hit the floor on a routine basis, the Dubs still couldn’t manage to sneak into the actual postseason — losing their bid for the Western Conference’s 8-seed in a 117-112 loss to the...
Finally, a woman is on a cover of an NBA 2K edition, and who better than Candace Parker?
EA Sports made it a hot line; 2K’s making it a hot song...
The Bucks’ championship hopes rest in Holiday’s hands
If the Bucks want to win an NBA championship, Jrue Holiday is going to have to play like an All-Star....
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Richard Sherman arrested on suspicion of ‘burglary domestic violence’ [Update]
Former Seahawk Richard Sherman was arrested this morning in King County, Washington, for “Burglary Domestic Violence,” according to police records and first reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN. Sherman was denied bail....
How Giannis is making the game easier for himself and his teammates
Halfback dives....
Devin Booker must find same grit, efficiency he had against Clippers
Devin Booker needs to have a legacy-defining bounce-back game tonight....