A little more than a week remains in the NBA regular season, which means games will finally regain meaning very soon. Until then, fans will be relegated to cheering for teams “fighting for playoff positioning,” which is not a banner hanging in any of the 30 NBA arenas. Still, that’s exactly what’s at stake on…
It’s a potential if not likely NBA Finals preview to highlight Tuesday’s slate as the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Los Angeles Lakers in what could be the final game LeBron James ever plays against his first and “hometown” franchise. The 41-year-old James could retire this offseason or even return to Ohio next season for a…
Only two franchises in the history of Major League Baseball have won three consecutive World Series titles, and the feat has yet to be accomplished this century. The Los Angeles Dodgers begin their quest to join the exclusive club on Thursday. The Dodgers start the defense of their second straight championship when they host the…
Ten games highlight Monday’s NBA schedule. Among the notable odds include Lakers (-1.5) vs. Pistons, Warriors (-2.5) vs. Mavericks and Spurs (-3.5) vs. Heat. The largest NBA spread of the day has Oklahoma City as a 16.5-point favorite over Philadelphia. OKC has won 11 in a row. The 76ers will be without Paul George (suspension),…
Teams going in opposite directions will match up on Monday’s NBA schedule as the Miami Heat host the San Antonio Spurs. Miami (38-33) has dropped four in a row, most recently losing to Houston, 123-122, on Saturday. San Antonio (53-18) has won five in a row, including a Saturday win over Indiana, 134-119. Norman Powell…
The Brooklyn Nets (17-49, 8-26 away) and the Philadelphia 76ers (35-31, 18-16 home) come into Saturday afternoon’s game missing key pieces. The 76ers will be down star guard Tyrese Maxey (finger). Joel Embiid (oblique) is not ready to return either, and long-term absences of Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow) and Paul George (suspension) are reeling, having…
The Brooklyn Nets (17-49, 8-26 away) and the Philadelphia 76ers (35-31, 18-16 home) come into Saturday afternoon’s game missing key pieces. The 76ers will be down star guard Tyrese Maxey (finger). Joel Embiid (oblique) is not ready to return either, and long-term absences of Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow) and Paul George (suspension) are reeling, having…
