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Jimmy Butler’s Suspension Lifts as Trade Speculation Heats Up Near NBA Deadline

Jimmy Butler trade rumors: Heat star's suspension ends ahead of NBA deadline Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler’s suspension is over. The conundrum between Butler and the Heat remains as the Heat figure out what to do with Butler, who the Heat say, asked for a trade ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. On Jan.

Dick Vitale Set to Make Triumphant Return to College Basketball Commentary After Overcoming Cancer

ESPN analyst Dick Vitale to make return to college basketball broadcast after cancer battle Beloved ESPN basketball commentator Dick Vitale will make his return to broadcasting on Jan. 25 for Duke vs. Wake Forest basketball, the network announced Friday. Vitale, 85, has battled four types of cancer in the past three-and-a-half years, according to ESPN.

Jimmy Butler’s Suspension Lifts as Trade Speculation Heats Up Near NBA Deadline

Jimmy Butler trade rumors: Heat star's suspension ends ahead of NBA deadline Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler’s suspension is over. The conundrum between Butler and the Heat remains as the Heat figure out what to do with Butler, who the Heat say, asked for a trade ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. On Jan.

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Jimmy Butler’s Suspension Lifts as Trade Speculation Heats Up Near NBA Deadline

Jimmy Butler trade rumors: Heat star's suspension ends ahead of NBA deadline Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler’s suspension is over. The conundrum between Butler and the Heat remains as the Heat figure out what to do with Butler, who the Heat say, asked for a trade ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. On Jan.

Final Opportunity: Is Billy Wagner Poised for Induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Last chance: Will Billy Wagner get into Baseball Hall of Fame before time runs out? Aren’t all relief pitchers just failed starters? In Billy Wagner’s case, the answer is a definite no. The power-packed left-hander never started a game in his major league career (though he did almost exclusively in the minors). Perhaps Wagner could

Dick Vitale Set to Make Triumphant Return to College Basketball Commentary After Overcoming Cancer

ESPN analyst Dick Vitale to make return to college basketball broadcast after cancer battle Beloved ESPN basketball commentator Dick Vitale will make his return to broadcasting on Jan. 25 for Duke vs. Wake Forest basketball, the network announced Friday. Vitale, 85, has battled four types of cancer in the past three-and-a-half years, according to ESPN.

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Beyond the Playoffs: The Ohio State and Oregon Showdown Holds Deeper Significance

Ohio State and Oregon has more than Big Ten, College Football Playoff implications at stake One of the biggest matchups of the college football season has arrived between new conference foes in No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Oregon. A potential game of the year candidate, the Buckeyes and Ducks enter their matchup how

Dodgers Keep Their Cards Close for Game 5 as Padres Eye Celebration

While Dodgers were secretive for Game 5, Padres just want to 'pop champagne' LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers spent $325 million and won the bidding war last winter for Yoshinobu Yamamoto and will trust him in their biggest game of the season on Friday. Manager Dave Roberts wasn’t ready to show his hand early Thursday evening –

Tigers Gear Up for Epic Showdown Against Guardians in Thrilling ALDS Game 5

Tigers ready to 'fight and claw' against Guardians in decisive Game 5 of ALDS The Detroit Tigers clubhouse was dead silent. The room felt empty, like all the air was left out of a balloon after the Cleveland Guardians beat the Tigers, 5-4, in Game 4 of the American League division series on Thursday night.

Courtney Williams Sparks Lynx with Clutch Three-Pointers in Game 1 Victory

Courtney Williams’ go-to guard play gives Lynx key 3-pointers in Game 1 win BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — When Courtney Williams signed as a free agent with Minnesota in February, the ninth-year guard knew she’d have to tweak her game, and focus on passing more than scoring.   After all, the Lynx feature one of the

WNBA Finals to Transition to Best-of-Seven Format Next Season, Announces Commissioner

WNBA Finals will go to best-of-seven series next year, commissioner says BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — The WNBA is more popular and in demand than ever, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Thursday before Game 1 of the Finals between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx — and she says the league is prepared to meet that

Guardians Conquer Tigers to Set Up Deciding Game 5 in ALDS Showdown

Guardians tame Tigers to force winner-take-all ALDS Game 5 DETROIT — Back to Cleveland they go. For one more game. Winner takes all. The Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers, 5-4, on Thursday night in Game 4 of the ALDS, tying the series and setting up a clench-your-teeth, hold-your-breath series finale. These two teams will play

ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips Optimistic About League’s Prospects Amidst College Athletics Turmoil

ACC commissioner Jim Phillips bullish on league's future amid chaos surrounding college athletics CHARLOTTE, N.C. — No matter where you find Jim Phillips, the Atlantic Coast Conference’s perpetually buoyant commissioner, and no matter what storm he’s navigating at any given moment, his weather forecast seems to be the same.  It’s always sunny in Phillipsdelphia. “I

Yankees Triumph Over Royals to Advance to ALCS, Eyeing First World Series Title in Over a Decade

Yankees get past Royals to reach ALCS, seeking first World Series since 2009 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Gerrit Cole’s assignment was to help carry his team a little deeper into October, and the Yankees’ ace delivered. Shaking off a rough Game 1 outing, Cole tossed seven strong innings in Thursday night’s Game 4, and the

Bronny James’ Preseason Performance: Lakers vs. Bucks Score Breakdown

How many points did Bronny James score tonight? Lakers-Bucks preseason box score Bronny James continues to see limited action for the Los Angeles Lakers this preseason. James has played in all three preseason games but his impact has remained fairly minimal. He was on the court for just 6 minutes Thursday night as the Lakers

SEC and Big Ten Assert Their Power While Keeping College Football Playoff Format Under Wraps

SEC, Big Ten flex muscle but won't say what College Football Playoff format they crave NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Do the SEC and Big Ten want this current 12-team College Football Playoff format to extend beyond next season? Neither conference boss would answer that question Thursday. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey offered two words in response to

Natalie Nakase Named Head Coach of the Golden State Valkyries

Golden State Valkyries name Natalie Nakase first head coach The Golden State Valkyries, one of three new franchises in the WNBA, named Natalie Nakase as the team's first head coach during a news conference Thursday. Nakase comes from the Las Vegas Aces, where she was an assistant under Becky Hammon for the past three seasons

Hurricane Milton Forces NHL to Postpone Hurricanes vs. Lightning Clash in Tampa

NHL tracker: Hurricanes-Lightning game in Tampa postponed due to Hurricane Milton NHL offseason activities officially ended on Oct. 7 when teams submitted their opening rosters and had to be salary cap compliant. Among the biggest moves in the leadup was the Boston Bruins and No. 1 goalie Jeremy Swayman reaching an eight-year, $66 million contract