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Candace Parker keeps cooking Shaq like BBQ chicken
Candace Parker making Shaquille O’Neal look like an idiot on national television is now a regular occurrence. It’s becoming a must-see event on Tuesday nights....
Who do we actually think is going to be moved in by the NBA trade deadline?
There are more NBA trade deadline rumors than there are R.A. The Rugged Man syllables on Uncommon Valor. ...
Tim Peel is just a symptom of the NHL’s problem with enforcing fake parity
As expected, the NHL couldn’t wait to toss Tim Peel out on his ass after he got caught on a hot mic basically admitting to make-em-even calls. It’s not really much of a punishment. Peel was due to retire next month anyway, will still get paid, and due to his years and years of clown shoes refereeing...
High Schooler goes one-on-one with Brian Scalabrine, does not go well for kid
For the millionth time, you’re delusional if you think you can beat a former NBA player in a game of one on one....
Mark Emmert will meet with student leaders of #NotNCAAProperty juuuust as soon as you forget about them
This isn’t a tough case to crack....
Draymond Green and Tony Allen argue over title of NBA's best defender
Draymond Green is the greatest NBA defensive player ever, according to Draymond Green. ...
Stop slandering Lonzo Ball, he could be an integral championship piece
Lonzo Ball is one of the most sought-after players in the NBA as we reach this season’s trade deadline. ...
Deadspin reseeds this senseless men’s Sweet 16
A week into the NCAA Tournament, and madness is the perfect word to describe what has taken place so far in March. The only logical explanation for how things have gone is based on just how nuts this season has been from the jump — given all the pauses and disruptions that have occurred due to COVID...
Warning: Lakers’ repeat chances will explode in 3...2...1...
The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t repeating as NBA champs....
Is there a connection between Jeffrey Epstein, Leon Black and … the NBA?
If you’ve checked the news at any point yesterday, you may have read the name “Leon Black.” Black recently (and unexpectedly) quit as CEO of Apollo Global Management two months after an independent investigation into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein wrapped up. It’s an intriguing story — and on...
More NBA players are beginning to get vaccinated, which is what Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wanted weeks ago
We often discuss progress, but we’re seeing some in the NBA as it relates to vaccinations....
Spurs shout out NCAA women’s basketball legends with jersey ‘fashion show’ in San Antonio
Before last night’s game against Charlotte, Spurs stars came into the arena paying tribute to some former college hoopers....
Las Vegas finally gets this right
It’s Trash Talking Tuesday, and today I’m trashing the Las Vegas oddsmakers for finally making the Brooklyn Nets the favorite to win the NBA title....
LaMelo Ball is the Rookie of the Year no matter what happens
LaMelo Ball is the best rookie in the league this year, injured or not....
With LeBron and LaMelo out, it was a bad weekend for stars in the NBA
If the NBA is purely for TV ratings these days, and it kind of has to be thanks to very limited or no crowds, then Adam Silver probably poured himself a stiff drink on Sunday night....
Bam Adebayo crumbles Domantas Sabonis on nasty dunk
Miami Heat star big man Bam Adebayo just made a seven-foot human being fall over himself like a baby learning how to walk....
Now’s the time for the Hornets to prove they’re here to stay
There are two months left in the season, and the Charlotte Hornets are still sixth in the Eastern Conference. ...
Sorry, but March Madness just isn’t the same this year
There are a lot of reasons that March Madness feels off this year. The whole thing is happening in Indiana, in mostly-empty buildings. The tournament started on a Friday instead of the traditional Thursday tip. And, of course, there’s no Duke to hate on....
Urban Meyer might have a point about NFL free agency sucking (really)
Urban Meyer’s derision for the NFL’s free agency process seems like easy fodder, but there’s a lot of truth to his complaint about signing players without meeting them. It’s not good for the players, either, because they wind up making a critical decision about their career without having a full pic...
Oregon’s Sedona Prince lays bare on social media the second-rate conditions of NCAA women’s tourney
Thank you to Sedona Prince for thinking of all of the old folks who aren’t on TikTok and sharing your video on Twitter. As you say, it really does need the attention of a wider audience....