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Fans Demand NBA Take Action Against NBA Ref After Thunder-Mavs Game 6

Fans were extra heated about Brothers' officiating in the Dallas series' clincher.

Coach Prime adds a third Hood family member

Trent Hood will join cousins Brandon and Colton at CU

Emma Raducanu withdraws from French Open qualifying

Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from French Open qualifying and will instead focus on training for the grass and hard-court seasons.

Mark Wells, Miracle on Ice Olympic hockey gold medalist, dies at 66

Mark Wells was a forward on the Miracle on Ice team that won the 1980 Lake Placid Olympic men's hockey title.

Team Penske locks out Indy 500 front row qualifying as Larson makes 'Greatest Spectacle in Racing'

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — For more than a month, Will Power has all but guaranteed that Team Penske would win the pole for the Indianapolis 500. When the team was caught in a cheating scandal, it was messaging Roger Penske really wanted his driver to tamp down. The team was dealing with the disqualification of Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin from the season-opening race and Penske, owner of the race team, IndyCar, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and...

Korda wins sixth LPGA title of year with win at Liberty National

World number one Nelly Korda continued her remarkable year, clinching her sixth win on the LPGA Tour with victory at the Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National on Sunday. "I mean, to lose to Nelly, it's sad, but then it's also Nelly Korda.

NASCAR Driver Threatens Rival After All-Star Race Wreck

Things are getting heated during NASCAR's Cup Series All-Star Race on Sunday evening. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wrecked out of Sunday night's All-Star Race, following a collision with Kyle Busch. Stenhouse Jr. crashed out of the $1,000,000 race just two laps into the evening. Following the collision, ...

Bryson DeChambeau Praised For 'Classy' Move After Losing PGA Championship

Bryson DeChambeau came oh-so-close to forcing a playoff at the PGA Championship on Sunday, but Xander Schauffele's put dropped into the hole to clinch the win. DeChambeau finished his final round at -20, which at the time was tied for the lead. But Schauffele was able to birdie the final hole ...

Jalen Brunson had a 1-word answer to sum up his feelings on the Knicks losing Game 7

It's probably really hard to feel this way after losing a Game 7 at home, but this season legitimately was successful for the New York Knicks. They had their best regular-season record in a decade-plus. Perhaps more importantly, they were on the verge of an appearance…

John Tavares speaks out on Leafs hiring Craig Berube

The Maple Leafs will have a new head coach in 2024. Former head coach Sheldon Keefe was relieved of duties after the team’s disappointing first-round exit in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Keefe has been replaced with former St. Lous Blues coach Craig Berube. John Tavares recently shared his thoughts on his new head coach as […] The post John Tavares speaks out on Leafs hiring Craig Berube appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Stephen A. Smith Roasted Following Knicks First Half Performance

Social media users quickly found someone to blame for the Knicks' horrendous start to Game 7 against the Pacers.

‘Free Scottie!’: Scheffler rebounds to post a spectacular closing round at PGA Championship

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — If you want to whip up some instant popularity in golf these days, forget about winning two green jackets in three years. Just go do a stint behind bars and you’ll be one of the most popular guys in the field. Scottie Scheffler marched his way through a typically magnificent round on Sunday at the PGA Championship, barely 50 hours...

Caitlin Clark remains confident thanks to phone call from dad that put WNBA start into perspective

Caitlin Clark divulged the words of advice her father gave her amidst the Fever's winless start to the season following Indiana's loss to the New York Liberty on Saturday

Indiana Pacers troll New York Knicks after Game 7 win

With references to Spike Lee, Reggie Miller and more, Indiana's celebratory posts matched the team's dominance on the hardwood.

Indy 500 Fans Not Happy With The Danica Patrick Decision

The Indianapolis 500 is set to take place live from Indy next weekend, airing on NBC Sports. NBC announced its broadcasting team for the historic race earlier this week, with Mike Tirico and Danica Patrick on the call leading up to the race. "Host Mike Tirico and studio analyst Danica Patrick ...

Flau'Jae Johnson tells Stephen A. Smith growth of women's basketball has been 'life-changing'

Women's basketball, both at the collegiate and WNBA levels, is arguably the fastest-growing sport in America right now. LSU has been at the forefront of that growth with players like and becoming some of the most well-known and highly valued athletes in the nation when it…

Bruins most to blame for 2nd straight series loss to Panthers

The situation has been painful and disappointing for the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup playoffs each of the the past two years. Their season came to a halt for the second straight year at the hands of the Florida Panthers. A year ago, it was a complete shock because the Bruins had set records […] The post Bruins most to blame for 2nd straight series loss to Panthers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

All-Pro running back David Johnson announces retirement from NFL after 8 seasons

David Johnson, a one-time All-Pro and Pro Bowl running back, announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons on Sunday. Johnson owns a Cardinals touchdown record.

An emotional weekend for OU softball leads to another Super Regional appearance

OU softball head coach Patty Gasso knew it was going to be a tough weekend. Not just because it was the Norman Regional or because we’ve entered the postseason. But getting Oregon to come to Love’s Field? A wave of emotions were going to follow, and they did. It couldn’t happen any other way when you think about the connections Gasso has with Orego...

Hannah Green comes agonizingly close to defeating Nelly Korda at Liberty National

Hannah Green, the only other player to win multiple times on the LPGA this season, almost defeated Nelly Korda at Liberty National.

Beloved announcer wrapping up iconic career

All good things must come to an end, and the legendary career of longtime play-by-play voice Dave Nitz is soon to come to a close. After a half-century behind the mic, the voice of Louisiana Tech athletics for nearly 50 years will retire after the Bulldogs’ baseball season ends. “Freeway Dave,” Nitz’s nickname since the 1970s because of his love of the road, has focused on just baseball — his favorite sport — in his final years behind the mic....

ESPN Accused Of Serious Bias With Game 7 Pregame Show

We're minutes away from tipoff at Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in New York on Sunday afternoon. The New York Knicks are hosting the Indiana Pacers in Game 7, with a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals on the line. It should be a fun one at Madison Square Garden. But Pacers fans - ...

Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 92

UFC Vegas 92 results: It’s time to see what could be next for all of the main card winners from last night’s "Barboza vs. Murphy" event in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"Believe me, I never said a word to Dr. J on the court" - Larry Bird admitted that he was terrified of trash-talking Julius Erving

Bird refused to poke the bear with Julius Erving.

Nelly Korda back in winner's circle at Mizuho Americas Open

Nelly Korda outlasted Hannah Green of Australia down the stretch to win the Mizuho Americas Open on Sunday in Jersey City, N.J. The World No. 1 earned her sixth win in seven starts after her five-tournament winning streak came to a halt last week.

Starting lineup for the 2024 Indianapolis 500, including Kyle Larson

The starting lineup for the 2024 Indianapolis 500 has been officially set. After two grueling and gut-wrenching days of qualifying, and Team Penske will lead the field to the green flag in a front-row lockout. Meanwhile, NASCAR superstar qualified in fifth place…

Member Of 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team Died On Friday

A member of the historic 1980 United States Winter Olympics men's hockey team tragically passed away this week. Legendary U.S. Olympics star Mike Eruzione, who scored the winning goal against Russia in the 1980 semifinal game, shared the tragic news on social media over the weekend. Former U.S. ...

Canucks Lose Leading Scorer Ahead of Crucial Game 7 vs. Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks are set to take on the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7, but they'll have to do it without their leading goalscorer. The post Canucks Lose Leading Scorer Ahead of Crucial Game 7 vs. Oilers appeared first on Heavy.com.

Timberwolves eliminate defending champion Nuggets with stunning rally to win wild Game 7

DENVER — Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on Sunday night. The Timberwolves overcame a 15-point halftime deficit — the largest comeback in a Game 7 in NBA playoff history — behind Edwards, who had just four points, no rebounds and three assists at halftime but finished with 16...

PGA Championship Winners and Losers: Xander Schauffele wins, Viktor Hovland re-gains form

Xander Schauffele finally won a major championship. But Valhalla produced plenty of losers on Sunday, including the course itself.

Sky win first game of season, Angel Reese sets WNBA record

Angel Reese got her first WNBA win on Saturday, and she set a new league standard in the process.

Tyrese Haliburton's Postgame Hoodie Draws Notice After Pacers Oust Knicks

Haliburton was cold for wearing this...

The best photos from Caitlin Clark's first week in the WNBA

Caitlin Clark's first week in the WNBA hasn't included as many wins as she's used to accumulating. The Indiana Fever have started their season 0-3, including two big losses to Connecticut 92-71 and New York 102-66. Indiana will have to iterate its game plans as it figures out how to include the generational-talent Clark. "They know exactly what I can do, they're going to be all over me, they're not going to let me catch the ball, so I think just finding ways to attack that, take advantage of that... and being physical back, like don't let them push me all the time. You can be physical back when they're physical with you."

Bears are a perfect destination for this superstar pass-rusher

The Chicago Bears have done a lot of work on their roster this offseason, but one area they have really neglected is their defensive front.

Rudy Gobert hit the most unlikely shot of his life to cap Timberwolves’ historic comeback

The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Denver Nuggets from the NBA playoffs, with Rudy Gobert potentially putting the icing on the cake.

Jim Otto, 'Mr. Raider' and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86

Jim Otto, the Hall of Fame center known as “Mr. Raider” for his durability through a litany of injuries, has died, the team confirmed Sunday night. He was 86. The cause of death was not immediately known. “The Original Raider,” the club said in a statement posted on the social platform X. “The personification of consistency, Jim’s influence on the American Football League and professional football as a whole cannot be overstated. His leadership...

Former Air Force heavyweight Wyatt Hendrickson commits to Oklahoma State

Former Air Force heavyweight Wyatt Hendrickson committed to Oklahoma State, according to his Instagram page. He had one year of eligibility left due to the 2021 COVID season. Hendrickson was granted special permission to pursue a graduate year before his military service. “Excited to bring my wrestling career to Stillwater! LETS RIDE!!!!!,” Hendric...

Caitlin Clark leveled by Breanna Stewart screen in latest welcome-to-WNBA moment

Before the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark lost to the Liberty on Saturday, head coach Christie Sides lamented their poor ball screens — referencing how the Fever only made contact on 46 percent, while the Liberty, Sides said, connected with an opposing player on 72 percent. And late in the first quarter, Breanna Stewart made Sides’ praise of the Liberty screens seem warranted. Clark collided with Stewart and crumbled to the court with 3:35...

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets final score, results: Minnesota completes historic comeback for Game 7 victory

The Sporting News tracked updates from Game 7 between the Timberwolves and Nuggets.

Chad Knaus on having Justin Allgaier race in Kyle Larson’s place at All-Star Race: ‘Would get pretty messy pretty quickly’

At one point this week, it looked as if Hendrick Motorsports had a contingency plan in place should Kyle Larson not make it in time to North Wilkesboro Speedway from Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Sunday’s NASCAR All-Star Race. That plan, which involved Xfinity Series regular Justin Allgaier filling in for Larson, has been nixed, Hendrick vice pre...

2024 PGA Championship Leaderboard: Live final-day updates for golf leaders Sunday

The PGA Championship 2024 comes down to a decisive final day. Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa join a crowded leaderboard Sunday from Valhalla.

3 New York Knicks who definitely won't be back next season

After a heartbreaking loss in seven games to the Indiana Pacers, which New York Knicks likely won't be returning to the Big Apple for the 2024-25 season?

Panthers vs. Rangers: How to watch Eastern Conference Finals on TV, stream, dates, times

The Conference Finals in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are here. The first series slated to get going is the Eastern Conference Finals, where the Florida Panthers will take on the New York Rangers. In this article, we will preview the series and explain everything that you need to know to watch the best out […] The post Panthers vs. Rangers: How to watch Eastern Conference Finals on TV, stream, dates, times appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Exclusive: Jordan Chiles debuts groundbreaking Beyoncé-inspired routine, finishes strong behind Biles and Jones

Jordan Chiles debuted a groundbreaking Beyoncé-inspired routine at Core Classics, inspiring future generations of gymnasts with her innovative artistry.

Conor McGregor offers advice to Tyson Fury after loss to Oleksandr Usyk

The Gypsy King was defeated by Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night

Kyrie Irving Shared A Heartfelt Speech In Mavericks Locker Room After Game 6 Victory

Kyrie Irving's heartfelt speech celebrates the Mavericks' Game 6 win, emphasizing unity and gratitude.

Dolphins Predicted to Part Ways With Veteran RB Despite Taking Pay Cut

The Miami Dolphins could cut running back Jeff Wilson Jr. this summer even though he agreed to a pay cut, a report suggests. The post Dolphins Predicted to Part Ways With Veteran RB Despite Taking Pay Cut appeared first on Heavy.com.

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Tua Tagovailoa 'rejects' Miami Dolphins contract offer after Jared Goff's payday

The Miami Dolphins are looking to sign Tua Tagovailoa to a long-term deal, but the 26-year-old is holding out for a sum in line with the top quarterbacks in the NFL

Knicks Star Notches Insane Franchise Record In Brutal Game 7 Loss

Knicks star breaks franchise record in Game 7 loss.