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LeBron James Needs One More Miracle To Carry Lakers Without Doncic, Reaves
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out, the Lakers will rely heavily on LeBron James in a tough first-round matchup vs the Rockets....
David Beckham: Inter Miami not rushing to replace head coach
Co-owner David Beckham said Inter Miami have to "let things settle down" before hiring a head coach after the sudden, early-season departure of Javier Mascherano on Tuesday.,Mascherano stepped down due to what he called personal reasons in a statement, with ESPN reporting that he made the decision o...
NBA gives LaMelo Ball fine, but no suspension, for tripping Bam Adebayo
Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was fined by the NBA but not suspended for tripping Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo during Charlotte's play-in victory on Tuesday night.,The NBA completed its assessment of the incident on Wednesday, and it handed Ball a $35,000 fine for the play and retroactively assessed a fl...
Stars coach: Roope Hintz out of Games 1, 2 vs. Wild
Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz will not play in the first two games of the Western Conference first-round series against the Minnesota Wild due to a lower-body injury, head coach Glen Gulutzan announced.,Hintz has been sidelined since sustaining his injury while jostling along the boards with Colo...
Report: NBA reviewing LaMelo Ball's trip of Bam Adebayo
Hornets guard LaMelo Ball could face a league punishment for tripping Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo during Charlotte's play-in victory on Tuesday night.,NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Wednesday that the league is reviewing the second-quarter incident, which knocked Adebayo out of the do-or-die game...
Heat left fuming over LaMelo Ball's trip that injured Bam Adebayo
LaMelo Ball wound up as the hero for the Charlotte Hornets in their play-in victory over the Heat on Tuesday, but Miami coach Erik Spoelstra believes Ball should have been ejected from the game in the first half.,Ball tripped Heat star Bam Adebayo early in the second quarter, pulling on his left ank...
Javier Mascherano (personal reasons) out as Inter Miami coach
Javier Mascherano stepped down as head coach of Inter Miami CF on Tuesday due to personal reasons.,Mascherano, 41, was named the coach of the club on November 26, 2024. He guided the Lionel Messi-led squad to an MLS Cup title in 2025.,"I want to let everyone know that, for personal reasons, I have d...
Why the NHL Shouldn’t Expand the Playoffs Despite League Growth
The NHL has expanded to 32 teams—but its playoff format hasn’t. Here’s why that’s a good thing....
After dominant regular season, Thunder big favorite to hold onto NBA crown
Oddsmakers really like Oklahoma City Thunder to continue their reign over the NBA and successfully defend their championship.,The Thunder, who concluded the regular season on Sunday with the league's best record at 64-18 (.780), are the clear favorite to keep the Larry O'Brien Trophy at a range of +...
Three MLB Contenders That Need Answers Before It’s Too Late
Three MLB contenders are underperforming early in 2026—here’s what’s going wrong and why it matters....
Ducks close to snapping playoff drought as Canucks visit
The playoff-hungry Anaheim Ducks host the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday in a Pacific Division clash between two franchises heading in the opposite direction. ,The resurgence of the Ducks -- through shrewd trades and clever draft picks -- could provide a template for the last-place Canucks to be compet...
Five NHL teams could clinch playoff spots Saturday
Some further clarity about the NHL playoff picture could come Saturday.,Nine of the 16 postseason spots have been clinched. As many as five more could be clinched depending on results from the crowded slate of 15 games that kicks off the final weekend of the regular season.,In the Eastern Conference...
Lakers add big-ticket courtside seats for playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers are making room for more movers and shakers -- and celebrities -- this playoff season.,The team announced Thursday the availability of additional floor seats, where Jack Nicholson, Denzel Washington, Will Ferrell, Ice Cube, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian and fellow celebrit...
Why None of These NBA Play-In Teams Are True Contenders
The NBA Play-In Tournament features star power and fun matchups, but none of these teams are real contenders for a deep playoff run....
Yankees Might Be Underrated Contenders Despite Dodgers Dominance
The Yankees may be underrated contenders in 2026, with elite pitching and strong bats positioning them as a serious World Series threat....
Oilers' Leon Draisaitl might not be ready for playoff opener
Out with a lower-body injury since March 15, Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl might miss the beginning of the Stanley Cup playoffs, coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters on Monday.,"Leon is going to be on the ice this week and I don't anticipate him playing any games in the regular season, ...
Five Early 2026 MLB Takes That Might Already Be True
Five early MLB takeaways including Dodgers dominance, Yankees success and ABS debate....
How Los Angeles Lakers Might Need Bronny James in NBA Playoffs
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out, Bronny James may see key minutes for the Lakers....
Lauren Coughlin builds 5-shot lead at Aramco Championship
Lauren Coughlin was one of just two players to break 70 on a windy Friday at the Aramco Championship in Las Vegas, and she opened a five-shot lead at the tournament's midpoint.,The University of Virginia product carded a 3-under-par 69 at Shadow Creek Golf Course, leaving her at 8-under 136.,Ireland...
Gus Malzahn, Jeff Tedford joining CFP selection committee
Former Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn and Cal head coach Jeff Tedford are joining the College Football Playoff's selection committee starting next season.,They will serve three-year terms, alongside fellow new member and Louisiana athletic director Bryan Maggard.,"The additions of Bryan Maggard, Gus ...