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On a random Tuesday night, Bam Adebayo decided to make history. Among the 19700 fans at the Kaseya Center, who watched the 3x All-Star score 83 points, was his partner A’ja Wilson, as the moment became emotional. As the NBA community flocked in with support, even Hall of Famer Tracy… Read more »

There’s no shortage of excitement as the court awaits its first national tournament of the year. Team USA and its stars will feature in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 qualifiers. The roster announcement for the tournament has added more weight and meaning, as… Read more »

As Jon Scheyer and his Duke basketball team stand on the brink of another historic postseason, fans are now fearful of the team’s chances in the NCAA Tournament after the latest double injury update. Jon Scheyer has led his Duke team admirably in the regular season, with the Blue Devils… Read more »

Boos breaking out inside Crypto.com Arena is nothing new. However, tonight, as the Los Angeles Lakers’ home crowd prepared for a marquee game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, one PA announcement caught them off guard. Oddly enough, it was about Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo, and a realization that the unthinkable… Read more »

For most fans, Gina Carano is remembered for two things: helping bring women’s MMA into the spotlight in the late 2000s and later transitioning into Hollywood with roles in Haywire, Fast & Furious 6, Deadpool, and The Mandalorian. But in 2026, her name is back in fight headlines again. Carano… Read more »

Combining elite consistency with pinpoint precision is a rare feat in college basketball, but it’s the exact standard Azzi Fudd has set during her one-of-a-kind run at UConn. And now, her remarkable run is earning national recognition. The Huskies’ senior guard has officially been named one of five finalists for… Read more »

In the modern-day NBA, the game has seen iconic players who ooze style and chutzpah. LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Nikola Jokic are some of the iconic names that you’ll find on this list. But basketball needs its villains just as much as it needs its heroes, and… Read more »

Bam Adebayo shocked everybody tonight. He chased the unimaginable, going for a record-setting 83 points against the Washington Wizards. Sadly, instead of remembering the feat, a conversation has started about the validity of his performance. Ice Cube’s son, O’Shea Jackson Jr., believes the NBA might be after erasing history altogether.… Read more »

Italy just pulled off a surprise, beating the USA 8–6 in a Pool B matchup. And the win wasn’t just a statement against one of the tournament favorites, but also made things a lot tougher for Team USA as they try to stay alive in the WBC. Reportedly, with the… Read more »

Spring Training is the opportunity for players to carve out a spot in the active rosters. In David Schneider’s case, though, his spring training performance has raised enough concerns that it might hurt his chances of staying on the team. With Opening Day only weeks away, a Blue Jays insider… Read more »