The Los Angeles Lakers have won seven of their last ten games, but with the February 6 trade deadline approaching and the offseason ahead, the team’s future is uncertain. A possible major trade involving Lakers…
New York Mets Rely on Juan Soto for World Series Success
Veteran reporter Hector Gomez shared that New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto will play 10 games in the Dominican Winter League (LIDOM) before joining his first spring training with the team. Gomez posted on social…
Pittsburgh Steelers to Play in Streaming-Only Playoff Game
For the second time in NFL history, a playoff game will be available only through streaming. On Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET, the Baltimore Ravens will host the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the game will…
Damar Hamlin’s Collapse Sparks Renewed Debate on Football Safety and Youth Participation Decline
Damar Hamlin’s collapse due to cardiac arrest during a nationally televised “Monday Night Football” game in early January shocked the country. The 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety’s critical condition spurred widespread grief, followed by relief as…
Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese Appears on Vogue’s Winter Cover
Angel Reese is the cover star for Vogue’s Winter 2025 issue. Announced on Wednesday, the Chicago Sky player appeared on the cover in a stylish red dress, discussing her love for both basketball and fashion.…
Boston Celtics Consider Potential Trade for Jimmy Butler
This article looks at the possibility of a Jimmy Butler trade to the Boston Celtics, exploring how it could help on the court, the financial impacts, and the potential consequences for the Celtics’ future decisions.…
Transgender Athlete Inclusion in Sports Sparks Controversy and Division in Bay Area Schools
The inclusion of transgender athletes in competitive sports has become a contentious issue, highlighted during the recent presidential campaign and continuing to spark division. In the Bay Area, the debate has surfaced prominently at San…
NBA Tackles Load Management Controversy With New Policies to Prioritize Fans and Star Participation
For years, the NBA has dealt with the issue of load management, where healthy players sit out games to preserve their physical condition. This practice, supported by advancements in sports science, was initially intended to…
USWNT’s Equal Pay Settlement Marks Landmark Victory for Gender Equality in Global Sports
The six-year legal and public battle between the United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) and U.S. Soccer over equitable pay and treatment has concluded with a landmark settlement. The dispute began in 2016 when…
PGA Tour and LIV Golf End 2024 Without Deal, Leaving Golf’s Future Uncertain
The PGA Tour and LIV Golf ended 2024 much as they began it: without a definitive agreement to unify men’s professional golf. Despite a self-imposed deadline of December 31, 2023, no deal was reached between…
MLB’s Crackdown on Foreign Substances Sparks Controversy and Challenges in the 2024 Season
The 2024 MLB season has brought a spotlight to a controversial rule change aimed at curbing the use of foreign substances by pitchers. Sticky substances like spider tack and pine tar, previously used to enhance…
Kyrie Irving Criticizes Vaccine Mandates: Controversy Surrounds New York City’s Selective Exemption Policies
The controversy surrounding vaccine mandates continues to spark debate, highlighted by Kyrie Irving’s recent comments. After his first home game of the season, Irving criticized the mandates that had previously sidelined him, calling for their…
Understanding NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Rules: A Guide for High School Athletes
In June 2021, the NCAA introduced an interim policy allowing student-athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). This policy brought about a major shift in college athletics, offering athletes the chance to…
NFL Concussion Settlement Faces Criticism for Medical Loopholes and Denied Claims Amid Brain Injury Lawsuits
The issue of brain injuries in football has been a contentious topic in the National Football League (NFL) for years, with hundreds of players being diagnosed posthumously with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease…
Kansas City Chiefs Set Sights on Third Straight Super Bowl Victory
Since Patrick Mahomes became the team’s leader, the Chiefs have won 15 out of 18 playoff games. This is a big change for a team that had only won one of its previous 12 playoff…
NBA roundup: Darius Garland scores 40 points as Cleveland wins 12th straight, beating Toronto 132-126 at home.
Darius Garland scored 40 points on 14-of-22 shooting to help the Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly beat the Toronto Raptors 132-126 on Wednesday. The Cavaliers, who were down by 12 points in the third quarter, extended their…
NHL Recap: Sidney Crosby climbs to ninth on the all-time points list
Sidney Crosby moved up in the NHL record books, and Bryan Rust sparked a four-goal surge in the first period as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Thursday. This was Pittsburgh’s first…
With some poor NFL head coach openings this year, it’s a tough time to be a top contender
Ben Johnson chose to return to the Detroit Lions as their offensive coordinator last offseason, delaying his chance to become an NFL head coach for another year. He might now be wondering if he should…
NBA Power Rankings: Low-key trade moves for every team, from New York to Los Angeles
All eyes will be on the big game this Wednesday between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Cleveland Cavaliers, which could be a preview of the NBA Finals. Both teams have the best records in…
NBA Trade Deadline: Key Roster Gaps for 15 Contenders and Their Likelihood of Major Moves
We’re just one month away from the NBA trade deadline, an important event that not only excites fans but also teams and players. Predicting how active the trade deadline will be can be difficult since…
NHL Team Relocations: Business Move or Betrayal of Local Communities?
The following excerpt is from The Franchise: The Business of Building Winning Teams by Craig Custance, Copyright 2024, published with permission from Simon & Schuster. All rights reserved. Available on October 15. Brian MacLellan was…
Player Endorsements in the NHL: Why Are They Falling Behind Other Sports?
The NHL is one of the four major professional sports leagues in North America. Hockey is known for having one of the greatest trophies in sports, the Stanley Cup, and has passionate fans. However, hockey…
Pay Discrepancy in the NHL: Should Salary Caps Be Reassessed?
The NHL’s salary-cap situation has been quite dull over the past few years. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 hit the league hard, causing revenues to drop by nearly 20 percent in 2019-20, and then a…
The NHL’s Gender Equality Efforts: Are Women Receiving Equal Opportunities?
In honor of Women’s History Month and gender equality, the NHL and NHLPA are celebrating women from all parts of the hockey world, both on and off the ice, through their Hockey is for Everyone™…
Climate Change and Outdoor Hockey: Is the NHL Contributing Enough?
It was meant to be a festival — a full celebration of pond hockey. This is the casual version of the winter sport that kids first play on local ponds and outdoor rinks, often using…
Concussions in Hockey: Is the NHL Taking Sufficient Steps to Safeguard Players?
In 2016 Sidney Crosby, one of the top stars in professional hockey, was benched indefinitely after being diagnosed with his third concussion. This injury puts the season, and possibly his career, at risk for the…