NBA Apr 11, 2022

Playoff makeovers may upend the NBA championship chase

Over the coming days and weeks, opposing coaches will overprepare for the possibility that long-injured stars could return.

Basketball / NBA Oct 13, 2021

Nets bar Kyrie Irving from all games until he’s vaccinated

The barring of Irving complicates what looked like a surefire path to the finals for the Nets and could set up a battle with the players’ union.

Basketball / NBA Oct 2, 2021

LeBron James laughs at your ‘old’ Lakers memes

LeBron James has seen the memes and read the punch lines. "The narrative about our age,” he said, "I kind of laugh at it. I actually do really laugh. I’m not just saying that.” The Los Angeles Lakers are old. They are the NBA’s Traveling Wilburys, ...

Summer Olympics Aug 4, 2021

Even a world record doesn’t always guarantee Olympic gold

Both Karsten Warholm of Norway and Rai Benjamin of the United States broke the world record in the 400-meter hurdles. Only one got a gold medal.

Summer Olympics Aug 1, 2021

The rise of mixed-gender relays at the Tokyo Olympics

In Tokyo, men and women are teaming up in a series of mixed-gender events that are making their Olympic debuts.

Basketball / NBA Mar 20, 2021

Serene, centered Giannis Antetokounmpo making things fun again for Bucks

Fun Giannis is bad news for the rest of the league.