Stephen A. Smith on LeBron James: ‘He Ain’t My GOAT, I Know A GOAT When I See One’

We are still seeing the ripples that came off the viral courtside interaction between LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith last week, when the all-time NBA scoring leader confronted the sports analyst about the way he was talking about his son Bronny, who struggled in his first games as a basketball professional.  According to the […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  19 Mar 2025
Jimmer Fredette predicts his BYU Cougars will make the Sweet 16 in 2025

The 2025 NCAA Tournament officially starts on Thursday, March 20. Recently, former national player of the year Jimmer Fredette shared his March Madness pics.  Fredette has picked his BYU Cougars to make the Sweet 16 in 2025. That is one of his several picks we’ll look at below. Jimmer Fredette’s Picks:  High Point to beat […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Mar 2025
Why did LaVar Ball have his foot amputated? Dad of LaMelo, Lonzo & Gelo explains decision

Why did LaVar Ball have his foot amputated? The dad of NBA stars LaMelo and Lonzo and rap sensation Gelo has opened up on the decision. Why did LaVar Ball have his foot amputated? In February, news broke that the controversial father had his foot and part of his leg amputated after suffering a serious […]

Joe Lyons  •  19 Mar 2025
Spurs’ Gregg Popovich ‘ahead of schedule’ in recovery, but no timeline for return

Back on November 2, Gregg Popovich suffered a stroke and had to relieve himself from his coaching duties in San Antonio until he had built back his strength. Over four months later, the date of his return still isn’t clear, but his record very indicates that it might just be around the corner.  Just three […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  19 Mar 2025
Former Saint Peter’s star Doug Edert has Iowa State reaching the Final Four in 2025

During March Madness in 2022, the Cinderella team was Saint Peter’s out of Jersey City, New Jersey. They made a magical run to the Elite 8 but lost to North Carolina.  Saint Peter’s beat Kentucky, Murray State, and Purdue to make the Elite 8 in 2022. One star on the Peacock’s basketball team was Doug […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Mar 2025
NBA champion Dwight Howard has picked Kentucky to make the Final Four in 2025

On Tuesday, the first two “First Four” matchups of the 2025 NCAA tournament took place. Everyone is chiming in with their Final Four predictions, and NBA champion Dwight Howard has jumped on the conversation with his March Madness picks. The 38-year-old has taken the Kentucky Wildcats to make it in his Final Four predictions – […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Mar 2025
Kings’ Domantas Sabonis Out At Least 10 Days With Ankle Sprain

Sacramento Kings star center Domantas Sabonis will miss at least the next 10 days of action with a right ankle sprain. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. The injury occurred when the Kings hosted the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Sabonis was attempting a drive to the basket in the third quarter and was […]

Vivek Jacob  •  19 Mar 2025
Xavier vs Texas Odds, Picks, & March Madness Best Bets

Wednesday night in Dayton, under the bright lights of the First Four, the final spot in the Field of 64 will be decided. Find Xavier vs Texas picks and best bets below, along with the latest odds. For Texas, it’s been a season of highs and lows, moments of brilliance countered by stretches of frustration. […]

Colin Lynch  •  19 Mar 2025
NBA Referee Scott Foster Out Indefinitely With Calf Injury

Veteran NBA referee Scott Foster is out indefinitely after sustaining a calf injury during the game between the New York Knicks and Miami Heat Monday night. The Athletic’s Fred Katz was first to report. The fourth quarter was completed with just two referees instead of the regular three. The Knicks won 116-95. It was an […]

Vivek Jacob  •  18 Mar 2025