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Scott Boras Grants Kobe Bryant’s Last Request: Find Internship For John Altobelli’s Daughter, Lexi

Kobe Bryant was exchanging texts with good friend and Lakers’ general manager Rob Pelinka about the possibility of setting up an internship for coach John Altobelli’s 16-year-old daughter Lexi prior to the helicopter crash that killed Bryant, his daughter Gianna,…

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Kobe Bryant Fans Bash Ric Flair’s Promo At Lakers-Pelicans Game

Ric Flair received backlash from fans of Kobe Bryant following the wrestling legend’s appearance at Staples Center for the Lakers’ game against the Pelicans on Tuesday. Flair, who was sitting courtside addressed the crowd on a microphone…

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Phillies & Mascot Creators At Odds Over New ‘Phillie Phanatic’ Look

The Philadelphia Phillies and the creators of the Phillie Phanatic mascot are at odds over the redesign of the beloved Philly icon. The creators have accused the Phillies of “an affront to our intellectual property…

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Maria Sharapova Announces Retirement From Tennis At 32

Maria Sharapova announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 32 after she issued a surprising essay in Vanity Fair and Vogue on Wednesday. She began her pro career in 2002 at the age of…

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LeBron James Victorious In First Showdown With Zion Williamson; Lakers Beat Pelicans 118-109

Tuesday’s match up between the Lakers and Pelicans was must watch television as two of the most hyped No. 1 picks to ever grace an NBA court went head-to-head for the first time this season.…

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Belmont Stakes Tickets On Sale Now! [Dates, Deals & Ticket Information]

Belmont Stakes tickets are on sale now! Three day passes have already sold out, so don’t miss your chance to see the world’s best horses starting Friday, June 5, at Belmont Park. Single session tickets…

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Seattle’s NHL Team Set To Subsidize Transportation For Fans

Seattle’s new NHL franchise is trying to make it easier for fans to get to games given the difficulty of a traffic-heavy city. NHL Seattle announced that it will fully subsidize public transit costs for…

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NFL CBA Proposal Goes To Player Vote

The NFL Players Association has voted to send the CBA brought forth by NFL owners to a full vote by the players. With around 2,000 NFL players, a simple majority is needed to pass this…

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Duke Upset By Unranked Wake Forest In Double Overtime 113-101 [VIDEO]

The No. 4 ranked Duke Blue Devils lost in dramatic fashion to the unranked Wake Forest Demon Deacons in double ovetime on Tuesday night 113-101, tying the most points ever allowed by a Mike Krzyewski coached…

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Deontay Wilder Says His Legs Were Wore Down From 40 Pound Suit, Third Fury Fight Confirmed

Former WBC Heavyweight title holder Deontay Wilder experienced his first loss on Saturday to Tyson Fury after Wilder’s trainer threw in the towel during the seventh round. Wilder was drafted in a crystal clear one-sided…

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Madison Bumgarner’s Unlikely Rodeo Hobby Surfaces

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner‘s hobby has recently come to light and it isn’t what you would expect. The 2014 World Series MVP has been competing in rodeo events under the alias Mason Saunders. Bumgarner…

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NFL Players React To 17-Game Season & New CBA Proposals

The NFL held a meeting Thursday to discuss a new collective bargaining agreement with proposed changes to the regular season and playoff format. The current CBA is set to expire in March 2021. Players are…

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Astros Booed By Nationals’ Fans In First Spring Training Game

The Astros took the field on Saturday in West Palm Beach, Florida, to face the Nationals in their first spring training game since the team was punished for its role in sign stealing during the…

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Kobe Bryant Honored At Memorial Service At Staples Center, Michael Jordan & Shaquille O’Neal Pay Tribute

A memorial was held for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna on Tuesday to honor their memories after they perished with seven others in a helicopter crash on January 26. Among those in attendance were Shaquille…

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NBA League Office To Review Petition Filed By Mavericks’ Owner Mark Cuban Following Controversial Loss To Hawks

Mark Cuban’s criticism of officials following the Mavericks’ 111-107 loss to the Hawks on Saturday is currently being reviewed by the NBA league office to determine whether or not the outspoken owner will face punishment. On Saturday,…

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Navy Offensive Guard David Forney Dies At 22

A senior at the U.S. Naval Academy and offensive guard for the Midshipmen, David Forney, has died at the age of 22. He was found unresponsive in his room on Thursday and a CPR-certified midshipman…

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Emergency Goaltender Dave Ayres Comes Through For Carolina Hurricanes

An unlikely hero emerged for the Carolina Hurricanes in their 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. When both of their goaltenders left with injuries, 42-year old Dave Ayres came in as the emergency goaltender.…

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NCAA Tournament Tickets On Sale Now! [March Madness Dates, Deals & Ticket Information]

NCAA Tournament tickets are on sale now! The 2020 tournament field will be revealed on Selection Sunday — when the full field of 68, seeding, and bracket are released — on March 15, 2020. Here…

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Milwaukee Bucks Make History With Earliest Playoff Clinch Ever

The Milwaukee Bucks have been more than dominant this season, producing a stellar record thus far of 48-8. With the regular season winding down, they still have an outside shot at winning 70 games. Late…

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USA Gymnastics Will Pay Larry Nassar Survivors With Range From $82,550 To $1.25 Million

USA Gymnastics has laid out a tiered system that will be used to pay settlements to survivors of sexual assault by former national team doctor Larry Nassar. The amounts are set to range from $82,550…

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Analysis: Tottenham Falls To Chelsea 2-1, Manager Jose Mourinho Admits To ‘Strange Game Plans’

Tottenham’s disappointing week continued following a 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge to London rivals Chelsea on Saturday. The loss comes just three days after a 1-0 UEFA Champions League home loss to German Bundesliga side…

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