How the NBA’s 75th anniversary sweeps away its early history
The Washington PostThe NBA’s origin story can’t be told without recognizing the significant impact of the NBL.
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The Rescue Artists of the New Avalanche Age
GQ · 24 minThe world’s most elite helicopter rescue team is more important than ever, as skiers and snowboarders venture further in the backcountry and climate change makes mountain conditions more dangerous.
Controlling the Cheer: Inside the Rules Governing 80’s-Era Cheer Squads
PocketDigging into the complex and curious rules imposed on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders—and how they, and the women around them, pushed back.
Inside the NBA's new wave of trash talk: 'It's not really a verbal assault like it used to be'
ESPN · 9 minThe days of trash-talking titans overtly jawing at opponents for 48 minutes might be gone, but the art hasn't disappeared.
Life After 7'6": Shawn Bradley, Paralyzed in a Bike Accident, Knows ‘It’ll Never Be the Same’
Sports Illustrated · 18 minThe retired NBA center is finding that his 90-inch frame—which brought him fame and fortune and 2,000-plus blocks—is now a challenge without medical precedent.
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Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels top tennis player's visa
BBC · 5 minTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.World number one men's tennis player Novak Djokovic has had his visa to enter Australia dramatically revoked on his arrival in Melbourne, amid a huge backlash over a vaccine exemption.
Mailbag: What Would a Trade Package for Aaron Rodgers Look Like?
Sports Illustrated · 14 minPlus, chances of a Houston coaching change, the Niners’ Trey Lance alternatives last draft, Russell Wilson’s future, Kenny Pickett’s landing spot and more!From Cincyfan (@Darktraveler1): Where could [Aaron] Rodgers go that would be better than GB? seems they are best positioned to win over oth
Inside the dysfunctional decade of New York Jets and Giants football: What went wrong, what's next?
ESPN · 16 minEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- It was such a big game that Tony Soprano had to be there. He was seated at the 50-yard line, front row, up close and vocal. On Christmas Eve 2011, the New York Giants and New York Jets met in their quadrennial state championship at MetLife Stadium.
The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 18
The Ringer · 19 minThe Chargers and Raiders refused to deliver the tie everyone wanted. And there was plenty of other compelling action in the NFL’s first Week 18.
The Son of New York Who Runs the South’s Most Envied Sports League
The New York Times · 12 minGreg Sankey rose from upstate New York to become the commissioner of the Southeastern Conference. These days, no one is exercising more sway over college sports. Steve Spurrier was coming back to college football as South Carolina's new coach when he met Greg Sankey for the first time.
MAQB: How Many NFL Coach Jobs Will Come Open Before the Season Ends?
Sports Illustrated · 9 minWill the Vikings and Seahawks join the Raiders and Jaguars in the search for a new coach? Plus, how Trevon Diggs fell in the draft, Jimmy Garoppolo's injury, bowl game opt-outs and more.
Why MLB's labor negotiations have gone nowhere -- and baseball's path back
ESPN · 3 minMORE THAN A month into Major League Baseball's lockout, well aware that the league and players haven't had a single substantive negotiating session since the work stoppage began and that spring training is fast approaching without an iota of progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement, a l
The 10 Most Embarrassing Jets and Giants Moments of the Past Five Years
The Ringer · 15 minThe Jets and Giants are tied for the worst record in the NFL since 2017, but that alone doesn’t tell the story of their ineptitude. Here are the moments that defined this era in New York football, from a coach ranting to a quarterback seeing ghosts.
Premier League fans’ half-term reports, part two: Liverpool to Wolves
The Guardian · 12 minIt’s going pretty much how most Liverpool fans expected: we’re up at the top and we cruised through the Champions League group stage to the knockouts. We’re playing some brilliant football and we’re a joy to watch.
MMQB: Kyle Shanahan Leans Into 49ers-Cowboys History Before Wild-Card Win
Sports Illustrated · 59 minWhy San Francisco’s coach showed his team tape of the 1994 NFC championship game before adding a new chapter to the rivalry. Plus, the Bills’ big night, more playoff winners, coach/GM hiring updates, Eric Weddle’s return and more.
Lowe's 10 things: Melo's hilarious yells, the baffling Celtics and the glorious return of the Warriors
ESPN · 2 minIt's Friday -- time for a special Christmas Day edition of 10 things! This week we explore the Warriors' undeniable basketball identity, Carmelo Anthony's hilarious battle cry and baffling inconsistency from the Celtics ... and so much more. Thirteen hours of NBA action starts at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN.
After 941 Days, Klay Thompson Is Back. Plus More Observations From Around the NBA.
The Ringer · 15 minFred VanVleet is making a strong case to make his first All-Star Game, LeBron James is moonlighting at center, and much more Here are seven thoughts and observations from around the NBA, including one answer to a question I pulled from my social media mailbag: 1.
Pro Sports Leagues Are Chasing Gen Z Where It Plays
The New York Times · 9 minThe N.F.L. teamed with the gamer Ninja. Major League Baseball recruited influencers to produce TikTok content for the World Series under the hashtag #mlbcreatorclass. The N.B.A. co-founded the professional NBA 2K e-sports league and tied it to individual franchises.
MMQB: Bengals and Titans Clinch Divisions As Playoff Field Takes Shape
Sports Illustrated · 55 minJoe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase leaned on their chemistry, Tennessee has a chance to get healthy and more. Plus, Antonio Brown’s latest exit, the NFC West race, Coach of the Year and the rest of Week 17.
'He made me better': Inside the impact of a late sports psychologist at Alabama, Georgia and beyond
ESPN · 11 minTREVOR MOAWAD WAS always on the periphery. He wasn't a coach, wasn't on staff, wasn't on campus every day of every season.
The Winners and Losers of Wild-Card Weekend
The Ringer · 19 minThe Bills put together the NFL’s first perfect game on offense. The Cowboys weren’t quite as impressive. Every week this NFL season, we will celebrate the electric plays, investigate the colossal blunders, and explain the inexplicable moments of the most recent slate.
The Seven Questions That Will Decide the NFL Playoff Race
The Ringer · 12 minWith two weeks left in the regular season, 24 teams are still vying for playoff berths. How will things shake out? Here are the factors to watch—and the potential chaos scenarios to consider. This NFL season feels like a marathon.
We Don’t Know What Chet Holmgren Is Yet
The Ringer · 9 minThe presumptive no. 1 pick is having a hard time finding a starring role on a stacked Gonzaga team, but that shouldn’t scare off NBA teams when it comes to selecting him Gonzaga was down eight points to Alabama late in the second half of a game in early December.
The Six Biggest Questions Heading Into the NFL’s Wild-Card Weekend
The Ringer · 12 minCan Matthew Stafford get out of his slump? How long will Jimmy Garoppolo be the starter in San Francisco? And is there a true dominant defense in this postseason field?
The Detroit Lions Have the NFL’s Most Promising Rebuild
The Ringer · 8 minThe recent play of Amon-Ra St. Brown, the coaching of Dan Campbell, and a number of other positive developments make the future look bright for one of the NFL’s worst teams There are a lot of embarrassing franchises in the NFL right now.