Stephen A. Smith was in attendance for Tuesday night's game between the Nets and Warriors. He didn't like what he saw from Brooklyn — and that's putting it mildly. The ESPN analyst unloaded on the Nets during Wednesday's edition of "First Take" after watching the Warriors hand them a 117-99 loss at the Barclays Center. […]
Leading up to the 2018 NBA Draft, Luka Doncic dominated the discussion. A standout in Europe for years as a kid playing against men, Doncic seemed to be a surefire future NBA star.Debuting for Real Madrid as a 15-year-old, it took all of two seasons as a professional before he led the team to the […]
The Week 12 College Football Playoff rankings were easily adjustable for the selection committee. But they also set up to be a potentially chaotic final weekend of football. Only one top-10 team in the most recent set of rankings lost on Saturday. That would be Oklahoma, a team the committee clearly didn't value in the […]
49ers fans waiting for the return of the "Trey Area" may have to wait a little longer. The 49ers sending away two future first-round picks for the No. 3 overall pick for, what turned out to be, Trey Lance in the 2021 NFL Draft meant that the future was now. Or later. Or, apparently, eventually.Kyle […]
As the NBA has grown in popularity, so has the influence of its players. In recent years, members of the basketball community have raised their voices and stepped up their efforts in advancing social justice. One particular date served as a major turning point in the NBA's movement. On Aug. 23, 2020, Jacob Blake, a […]
It might not erase memories of last year's Eastern Conference Finals, but it could kickstart a sputtering start to the season. The Atlanta Hawks snapped a six-game losing streak in emphatic style, blowing out the Milwaukee Bucks 120-100 at State Farm Arena. The win was a continuation of a gauntlet schedule for the Hawks, with […]
The Charlotte Hornets were clinging to a 99-98 lead with five minutes to play against Golden State. The easily excitable Hornets play-by-play caller Eric Collins was crackling with anticipation on every dribble in what was looming as a memorable early season win.Despite the hope in the building from the home crowd, you looked at the […]