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NBA (BASKETBALL)

On his way to Las Vegas, Trae Young proves he’s a reliable choice at Madison Square Garden

On Wednesday night, as Trae Young was dribbling out the clock, he leaned down to the center-court logo of the New York…

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Dec 12, 2024 2 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

Steve Kerr calls the foul call that resulted in the Warriors’ loss to the Rockets in the NBA Cup “unacceptable”

By JAMES BROWN Dec 12, 2024 2 min read

FEATURED CLASSIC

The Rangers acquire power-hitting corner infielder Jake Burger from the Marlins in exchange for prospects and also add a reliever to their roster

By RYAN DYRUD Dec 12, 2024 3 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Shane Bieber says his strong connections with the team played a key role in his decision to re-sign with the Guardians after missing the 2024 season due to elbow surgery

By JAMES BROWN Dec 12, 2024 4 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

In the Rule 5 draft, pitchers make up 11 of the 15 unprotected players selected in the major league phase

By MICHAEL SMITH Dec 12, 2024 2 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Juan Soto’s $765 million deal with the Mets includes a complimentary luxury suite and up to four premium tickets for home games

By JAMES BROWN Dec 12, 2024 4 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

Jets special teams standout Irvin Charles will miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL

By JAMES BROWN Dec 12, 2024 2 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the rape accusation against Jay-Z will not affect the league’s connection with the music mogul

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Dec 12, 2024 1 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

Due to a heel injury, Drew Lock might not play, which could lead to Tommy DeVito starting at quarterback against the Ravens

By RYAN DYRUD Dec 12, 2024 2 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

Lattimore is on track to make his debut for the Commanders against the Saints, while Brown is expected to be out for an extended period

By ROBERT JACKSON Dec 12, 2024 3 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell has returned to practice, but his availability for the Falcons game is still uncertain

By BRIAN ANDERSON Dec 12, 2024 3 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes expressed that playing three games within an 11-day period is not a pleasant experience

By JAMES BROWN Dec 12, 2024 3 min read