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NBPA head defends 76ers' Ben Simmons, rips Daryl Morey

NBPA executive director Michele Roberts threw her support behind Simmons and blasted Philadelphia president of basketball operations Daryl Morey for suggesting that it could take a long time to find an acceptable trade.

2021-22 NBA G League Draft results: Shamorie Ponds goes No. 1, LiAngelo Ball snagged by Hornets' affiliate at No. 14

There were several notable names selected on Saturday. 

NLCS MVP Eddie Rosario leads Braves to first World Series since 1999

It’s hard to believe that a player acquired while injured at the trade deadline, for Pablo Sandoval, has become the Braves’ postseason hero, but that is the case with Rosario.

Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard have altercation on Lakers bench

The Lakers fell behind by double digits to the Phoenix Suns in the first half on Friday, and tempers flared on L.A.'s bench.

Panthers OC Joe Brady responds to speculation linking him to LSU opening

The 32-year-old Brady had been generating plenty of buzz as a potential candidate for the LSU job, and it makes a lot of sense.

Alex Rodriguez unlikely to return to ‘Sunday Night Baseball’?

Rodriguez has plenty on his plate as it is. He’s the incoming co-owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Plus, he still has his Fox Sports duties, where he’s regularly taunted on air.

2022 first-round NFL mock draft

With the NFL and college football seasons nearing the two-month mark, the 2022 NFL Draft picture is becoming clearer. The following NFL mock draft was updated Tuesday, October 21.

Titans' A.J. Brown, Julio Jones on track to play vs. Chiefs?

The Tennessee Titans appear set to have their top two wide receivers for Sunday's matchup against the 3-3 Kansas City Chiefs.

Browns' Kevin Stefanski won't say if QB Baker Mayfield will play vs. Steelers

The Cleveland Browns defeated the Denver Broncos 17-14 at home Thursday night and did so with backup quarterback Case Keenum starting in place of the injured Baker Mayfield.

Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State agree to perpetual five-year contract

The eighth-ranked team in the most recent AP college football poll looks like they'll be hanging onto their head coach for a while. 

Joel Embiid questionable for Sixers home-opener vs. Nets due to knee soreness

Embiid was seen at shootaround with his knee heavily wrapped. 

Yordan Alvarez puts together historic ALCS in MVP effort

He finished with the highest batting average (.522) in ALCS history.

Penguins' Sidney Crosby, Tristan Jarry return to practice ice

There was some encouraging news for the Penguins on Friday. 

Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown to miss Week 7 with ankle injury

The Buccaneers will be without both their Tom Brady hired guns Sunday. In addition to Rob Gronkowski‘s fourth absence this season, Antonio Brown will not play in Week 7.

Dolphins head coach on Deshaun Watson rumors: 'Tua is our quarterback'

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores seemed to throw cold water on the trade rumors that have been flying surrounding second-year quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and embattled Houston Texans signal-caller Deshaun Watson on Friday morning.

Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly expected to miss rest of postseason with bicep injury

It appears the Dodgers have lost another key contributor for the season. 

Jack Eichel's camp, Sabres to meet regarding disk replacement surgery

Eichel's camp will make another effort to persuade the team to let him have the procedure he prefers. 

Five-star OT Zach Rice commits to North Carolina

Mack Brown got another impressive commitment for his North Carolina football program. 

Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden: 'The truth will come out'

In a cryptic message, disgraced former Raiders head coach Jon Gruden seems to imply that there is more to the story beyond the racist, homophobic and misogynistic language he used in emails that were recently leaked by the NFL.

76ers president Daryl Morey: Ben Simmons drama could last 'four years'

Simmons requested a trade during the summer but still has four years remaining on his contract, and Morey suggested it could take that long for this situation to be resolved.

Jets' Mark Scheifele out vs. Ducks due to COVID-19

The Winnipeg Jets continue to have a rough start to the 2021-22 season.

Illinois coach Bret Bielema defends controversial comments about roster

First-year Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema generated headlines and controversy when he seemed to take shots at his current roster and also the program’s previous regime.

Report: 76ers think Ben Simmons 'is faking injury and mental illness'

Those wondering if a day would pass by without there being any new drama regarding Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Ben Simmons will have to keep waiting,

The '40+ points on opening night' quiz

An NBA player has scored 40 or more points in his team's opening game on 37 occasions. How many of the 37 can you name in five minutes?

Astros whistling allegations resurface as cheating talk continues

The Houston Astros will never escape cheating allegations after they were caught stealing signs during their 2017 World Series run, and the talk resurfaced following their Game 5 win in the ALCS.

Reports: 76ers' Ben Simmons skips workout, could be out indefinitely

The disgruntled Simmons arrived at and then departed the team's practice facility Thursday without participating in a scheduled individual workout.

Colts S Julian Blackmon out for season with torn Achilles

The safety suffered the injury in practice. 

Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians says team not interested in trading Ronald Jones

Jones has seen his role dwindle in Tampa Bay but the team still wants him on the roster. 

Seahawks claim QB Jacob Eason off waivers amid Cam Newton rumors

The Seahawks claimed signal-caller Jacob Eason off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts to serve as a potential backup behind temporary QB1 Geno Smith, putting to bed any potential Cam Newton signing in Seattle.

Ed Orgeron 'wanted to finish out' 2021 season with LSU before parting ways

The 60-year-old added he's «open-minded» about possibly accepting a different coaching gig down the road but explained he first wants to take at least a year off. 

Report: Dolphins could trade for Texans' Deshaun Watson 'this week'

The Miami Dolphins have repeatedly been linked in trade rumors with wantaway Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, as recently as during the fall.

Alex Cora burned for terrible decision during ALCS Game 5

Alex Cora has generally made very good managerial decisions with his Boston Red Sox this year. But he made one terrible decision in Game 5 of the ALCS on Wednesday that backfired.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney shoots down interest in LSU opening

Despite a somewhat down year in 2021, Swinney has prospered at Clemson and won two national titles with the ACC Tigers.

James Harden insists he has no plans to leave Nets

Waiting until the 2022 offseason would make Harden eligible for a four-year, $227 million deal with the Nets.

Jaguars' Dawuane Smoot helps wife deliver baby at home

Jacksonville DE Dawuane Smoot helped his wife deliver their second child early Tuesday morning inside of their home.

Cowboys safety Damontae Kazee charged with DWI?

The 28-year-old, who spent the previous four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, posted a $2,500 bond and has been charged with a Class B misdemeanor.

Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater expected to play vs. Browns

After being limited in Monday's practice, Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater appears to be good to go for the team's «Thursday Night Football» showdown against the Cleveland Browns.

Ravens place Pro Bowl LT Ronnie Stanley on season-ending IR

The sixth-overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the former Notre Dame product has spent his entire career with Baltimore and signed a five-year, $98.75 million extension with the club last summer.

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema rips roster, previous regime

Even if the things Bielema said are true, it’s a horrible look for him to say them publicly.
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