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LA Lakers
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

LeBron James is 41. And he's somehow still carrying his team in the playoffs

LeBron James faces a familiar challenge of leading a thin team due to injuries to key players, despite his age and past experiences.
LA Lakers
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

'He knows the most': How LeBron James sets the tone for Lakers entering playoffs

LeBron James maintains his consistent preparation for the playoffs, emphasizing heightened focus without changing his routine.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago
National Basketball Association

Why LeBron James Ignores Genocide and Stands With Israel

LeBron James's pursuit of extreme wealth has increasingly muted his public activism, turning protest symbols into commercial brands.
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago
National Basketball Association

LeBron James on Jeanie Buss report: Don't care how somebody feels about me'

LeBron James denies friction with Lakers governor Jeanie Buss and emphasizes prioritizing winning over headlines and outside opinions.
LA Lakers
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Why LeBron's Memphis Comments Won't Go Away

LeBron James criticized Memphis, suggesting the NBA should relocate, reflecting broader concerns about player experiences and city reputation.
LA Lakers
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

LeBron James is 41. And he's somehow still carrying his team in the playoffs

LeBron James faces a familiar challenge of leading a thin team due to injuries to key players, despite his age and past experiences.
LA Lakers
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

'He knows the most': How LeBron James sets the tone for Lakers entering playoffs

LeBron James maintains his consistent preparation for the playoffs, emphasizing heightened focus without changing his routine.
Women in technology
fromBuzzFeed
16 hours ago

Serena Williams, Steph Curry, And 14 Other Athletes With Side Hustles That Bring In MAJOR Bags

Many successful athletes are also thriving entrepreneurs, managing impressive side hustles alongside their sports careers.
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Blazers not furnishing fans with T-shirts invites cash questions

The Portland Trail Blazers are implementing cost-cutting measures, including not providing fan T-shirts and restricting travel for two-way players during playoffs.
fromBleacher Nation
1 day ago

Can Pro Athletes Bet on Sports They Don't Play in 2026? - Bleacher Nation

Professional athletes cannot bet on their own sport, including games in their league, to prevent insider trading. This rule is strictly enforced across major leagues.
Chicago Cubs
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Protests and another costly loss - pressure mounts on Rosenior's Chelsea

Chelsea's recent performance has led to protests and concerns over Champions League qualification after four consecutive league losses without scoring.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Soccer star admits he was wrong about Chappell Roan hotel incident & people are furious at him - LGBTQ Nation

Jorginho misinterpreted an incident involving Chappell Roan, leading to public criticism without an apology.
#nfl
New England Patriots
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

NFL will not investigate Mike Vrabel's behavior amid Dianna Russini fallout

The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior following published photos with Dianna Russini, who resigned from The Athletic amid an internal investigation.
New England Patriots
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

NFL will not investigate Mike Vrabel's behavior amid Dianna Russini fallout

The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior following published photos with Dianna Russini, who resigned from The Athletic amid an internal investigation.
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
2 days ago

Heat trading fan favorite is still haunting the team years later

Max Strus' performance highlights the Miami Heat's regret over losing him, especially during their Play-In Tournament struggles.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Nike is denied trademark for Bronny James 'b9' logo. Here's why

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office determined the marks are confusingly similar in appearance, sound, and commercial impression, despite the logos having different fonts and designs.
Intellectual property law
Washington Redskins
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Native American Group Slams NFL's Washington Commanders for Inappropriate' New Logo: We Are Not Your Mascot'

The Washington Commanders' new logo featuring a spear has been condemned by a Native American organization as inappropriate and disappointing.
#nba
Washington Wizards
fromWiz of Awes
3 days ago

Anthony Davis just rewrote the Wizards' reputation before even playing a game

Washington Wizards made significant trades for Trae Young and Anthony Davis to enhance their competitiveness in the Eastern Conference.
fromESPN.com
6 days ago
Television

NBA says 170M watched regular season, up 86% from 2024-25

NBA's Year 1 of new TV deals saw 170 million viewers, the highest in 24 years, with an 86% increase from last season.
Washington Wizards
fromWiz of Awes
3 days ago

Anthony Davis just rewrote the Wizards' reputation before even playing a game

Washington Wizards made significant trades for Trae Young and Anthony Davis to enhance their competitiveness in the Eastern Conference.
Television
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

NBA says 170M watched regular season, up 86% from 2024-25

NBA's Year 1 of new TV deals saw 170 million viewers, the highest in 24 years, with an 86% increase from last season.
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Blatantly fake news about college sports spreads like wildfire in the absence of player payday details

The transfer portal has sparked chaos in college basketball, leading to misinformation and confusion about player transfers and NIL deals.
Social justice
fromFortune
3 days ago

Exclusive: Adam Silver on winning the Edison Achievement Award: 'Sports remind us that some of the most important forms of innovation are human' | Fortune

Adam Silver transformed the NBA into a global powerhouse and received the Edison Achievement Award for his significant contributions to innovation.
Fundraising
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Giants' Brian Burns plans to raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder by co-hosting annual celebrity softball game | amNewYork

Brian Burns is raising awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorder through a celebrity softball game benefiting the Hype 4 Life Foundation.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

"He Gave Himself A Thumbs Up During Sex": People Are Sharing What It's Like To Date Pro Athletes

Dating an athlete involves unique challenges and perks, including intense training schedules and competitive personalities.
Miami Marlins
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Will Baseball's Billionaire Owners Go on Strike?

Rob Manfred aims to weaken the MLB Players Association by promoting a salary cap and dividing players based on salary disparities.
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Curry and Green roll back the years to keep Warriors' season alive: For one night, we're us'

Stephen Curry's 35 points and seven three-pointers led the Warriors to a comeback victory against the Clippers, reviving memories of their championship era.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Boston activists warn of impact from Olympic policy banning trans women, intersex athletes

The IOC's new policy bars transgender women from women's events, reviving controversial sex testing practices and raising concerns among activists.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
5 days ago

Good Morning, News: The Blazers Are Headed to Playoffs, AI Ruins a Legal Case, and Taxes Ruin Everyone's Day - Portland Mercury

Support for local journalism and arts is crucial for community engagement and information dissemination.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Former footballers to meet government over 'financial abuse'

Working-class footballers lost hundreds of millions to financial mis-selling, but the V11 group is still being pursued for tax on money they never had.
UK politics
Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

The legacy of Jackie Robinson, baseball's greatest change agent

Jackie Robinson, while not the best player in the Negro Leagues, was chosen for his resilience and character to break baseball's color barrier.
LA Lakers
fromDefector
1 day ago

LeBron James Still Has It | Defector

The Lakers overcame injuries to key players and won Game 1 of the playoffs against a challenging opponent.
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
2 days ago

Former Heat legend is working overtime to make their dream come true

Miami Heat are actively pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo, with Goran Dragic leading recruitment efforts.
Women
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe announce separation on social media

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announced their separation after a decade together, emphasizing love and respect in their decision.
#lamelo-ball
fromESPN.com
4 days ago
National Basketball Association

'it's all basketball": LaMelo says no rift with Bam, glad he's OK

LaMelo Ball expressed relief that Bam Adebayo's injury was not serious after a tripping incident during a recent game.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

An N.F.L. Kicker, a Yankee and a Sports Reporter Walk Into the Midterms

Athletes are increasingly entering politics, particularly within the Republican Party, as the lines between sports and politics blur.
#colin-kaepernick
New York Knicks
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Kaepernick book comes decade after QB took knee during anthem

Colin Kaepernick's memoir 'The Perilous Fight' will detail his journey and the context behind his national anthem protest.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Social justice

A decade on from his NFL kneeling controversy, Colin Kaepernick has a message for Gen Z: don't let the fear of backlash silence you | Fortune

New York Knicks
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Kaepernick book comes decade after QB took knee during anthem

Colin Kaepernick's memoir 'The Perilous Fight' will detail his journey and the context behind his national anthem protest.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Social justice

A decade on from his NFL kneeling controversy, Colin Kaepernick has a message for Gen Z: don't let the fear of backlash silence you | Fortune

Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
6 days ago

Mac McClung Joining Shaquille O'Neal's Dunkman League

Mac McClung joins Shaquille O'Neal's Dunkman League, the first professional dunk league, competing for a $500K prize this summer.
Media industry
from48 hills
6 days ago

Screen Grabs: In the trenches of democracy with Amy Goodman - 48 hills

The future of credible news reporting is threatened by various factors, including corporate media mergers, AI, and hostility towards the press.
#wnba
Women
fromYahoo Sports
3 days ago

WNBA Marketability Index 2026: Who Really Drives the League's Attention?

Caitlin Clark leads the WNBA Marketability Index, showcasing the growing influence of star players beyond performance.
Women
fromBustle
5 days ago

The WNBA Is About To Have Its Biggest Season Yet

The WNBA reached a new collective bargaining agreement that significantly improves player salaries and benefits, allowing the regular season to proceed.
Boston Celtics
fromMashable
2 weeks ago

Do you know ball? Inside the internet's most obsessive basketball debate.

Ball knowledge in basketball transcends trivia, encompassing a deeper understanding of the game's systems and player roles.
LA Lakers
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: Can LeBron James pull of his second-greatest playoff feat?

Lakers' season hinges on LeBron James as injuries sideline key players, creating uncertainty for the team's future.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Payton doesn't see influx of NFL players in U.S. flag football

I think when this first was announced, there was this feeling there would be 10 NFL players on that roster, and I'll be surprised if there's one. I think we have plenty of players that can acclimate, but it's going to take a month or two.
National Football League
Liverpool FC
fromBBC
3 weeks ago

More than the Score - From Salah to LeBron: How do fans cope when their favourites leave? - BBC Sounds

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool after nine years, marking the end of an era for the club and its fans.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

NFL player has a challenge for anti-gay athletes & they're not gonna like it... - Queerty

Pro athletes should address significant social issues rather than selectively support certain beliefs through religious texts.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

A Travesty and a Disgrace!' Charles Barkley Condemns the Treatment of Immigrants in Trump's America Ahead of CBS March Madness Telecast

Charles Barkley criticized Trump's immigration policies, calling them a travesty and emphasizing the need to respect and admire immigrants.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

No Kings protests underway, with record number planned across U.S.

Protesters rallied nationwide against perceived authoritarianism, focusing on executive overreach and various grievances against the Trump administration.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

The player who tackled cancer and now wants to take on the world

David Brooks overcame cancer and returned to football, showcasing resilience and motivation despite missing the World Cup due to illness.
Los Angeles
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Why Climate Activists Are Protesting Their Favorite Sports Teams

Climate activists protest sports teams' naming deals with fossil fuel companies and their financiers, linking stadium sponsorships to climate disasters and environmental destruction.
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Clayton Kershaw takes stance on Dodgers' White House visit

I went when President Biden was in office. I'm going to go when President Trump is in office. To me, it's just about getting to go to the White House. You don't get that opportunity every day, so I'm excited to go.
LA Dodgers
#transgender-athletes
Marketing
fromBasketball Network
1 month ago

Sports marketing company CEO explains the biggest difference in how past and current NBA players market themselves

Modern NBA players leverage social media and personal branding to build global entrepreneurial platforms, unlike past players who relied solely on on-court talent and competitiveness.
National Football League
fromMusket Fire
1 month ago

Patriots fans call out NFL over their hypocrisy in handling Ravens' controversy

The Ravens traded for Maxx Crosby then unexpectedly backed out, while Trey Hendrickson signed elsewhere, raising questions about whether the NFL applies rules inconsistently across teams.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Change the game: How sports can drive social impact

Major 2026 sporting events create opportunities to expand youth sports access through local, affordable, and sustained community-driven programs and corporate partnerships.
#athlete-activism
fromQueerty
2 months ago
LGBT

Athlete activism is making a comeback & it's being led by queer women standing up to ICE - Queerty

fromQueerty
2 months ago
LGBT

Athlete activism is making a comeback & it's being led by queer women standing up to ICE - Queerty

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Footballers are calling out racism because they have had enough. Those with power must act | Samuel Okafor

Ratcliffe's language certainly doesn't help, and players have been calling this out for a long time. One thing is clear: they've been showing the type of leadership that those who have more power in the game and society should follow. Calling out discrimination is a courageous move, and should never be taken for granted.
English Premier League
#cte
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Mental Health Took Center Court During NBA All-Star Weekend

Emotional resilience and awareness are now recognized as essential components of elite athletic performance, replacing suppression with healthy expression to reduce stress and mental-health risks.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Newsflash: Sports have always been political - LGBTQ Nation

President Donald Trump called Team USA member Hunter Hess "a real Loser" and said it was "very hard to root for someone like this" after the 27-year-old freeskier's comments about representing his country at the Winter Olympics. A reporter asked Hess at a news conference on February 6 what it means to him to represent the United States in the current climate, both domestically and internationally. He responded that it "brings up mixed emotions" and was "a little hard."
Social justice
National Football League
fromDefector
2 months ago

NFL Sends Mixed Signals In Its Stance On Genocide | Defector

Azeez Al-Shaair was fined $11,593 for wearing "Stop the Genocide" eye black and was warned he would be removed from a game if he wore it again.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Has Sports Lost Its Luster in a Divided America?

Chronic societal unrest exhausts stress-response systems, causing emotional detachment that protects long-term health despite feelings of guilt.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

NBA Star Draymond Green Goes Off on Caucasian' Ref: As a Black Man in America, Don't Put Your Hand in My Face'

I find it very ironic that I got a technical foul for telling a Caucasian referee not to put his hand in my face. As a Black man in America, don't put your hand in my face.
Golden State Warriors
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

New Report Reveals Political Leanings of America's Pro Sports Leagues

U.S. pro athletes' party registrations vary by league and position: WNBA Democratic-majority, MLB Republican-majority, many NBA/NFL/NHL athletes registered independent.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Warriors' Steph Curry on of Minneapolis ICE protests: It was amazing to watch'

Steph Curry supported Minneapolis protesters after an immigration officer fatally shot Alex Pretti, the Timberwolves postponed their game, and the Warriors later won 111-85.
from48 hills
2 months ago

The Super Bowl, labor, and economic inequality - 48 hills

San Francisco sits at the center of the wealth inequality gripping the country, a place where fortunes scale at historic speed while the gap between those who produce value and those who capture it continues to widen. As I reflect on my own NFL career and life playing the game that will light up screens for more than 100 million Americans this weekend,
Social justice
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Return of Athlete Outrage

Over the weekend, the basketball star Breanna Stewart didn't have her normal bounce during player introductions. As soon as the announcer shouted her name, Stewart walked out holding a white sign with a message: Abolish ICE. "I think that when human lives are at stake, it's bigger than anything else," Stewart said at a press conference following the game with Unrivaled, a three-on-three professional basketball league she co-founded in 2024.
US politics
#nba-all-star-game
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Bomani Jones Claims NFL Has a Cancer of Racism' in Response to No Black Head Coach Were Hired This Year

The problem with hiring as it relates to race in the NFL is not the Rooney Rule. The problem is not that the Rooney Rule is ineffective. That would be like saying that the problem with cancer is that you can't fix it with an aspirin. That is not about the limitations of aspirin, that's about the problem with cancer; and the NFL has a cancer of racism when it comes to hiring people at these levels.
National Football League
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

MLK used basketball to start a movement. Here's how he built community on the court

Hoops, Hopes & Dreams tells the story of how Dr. King used basketball to connect with young people and organize communities during moments of protest.
Social justice
National Football League
fromDefector
2 months ago

The NFL Doesn't Have To Pretend It's Not An Old Boys' Club Anymore | Defector

NFL head coaching hires reflect recency bias, nepotism, and a closed ecosystem, producing homogenous selections and blocking Black candidates.
#jaylen-brown
fromESPN.com
2 months ago
National Basketball Association

Jaylen Brown: Beverly Hills' explanation for event shutdown 'false'

fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
National Basketball Association

Jaylen Brown rejects Beverly Hills' apology after cops shut down his private All-Star Weekend event

fromESPN.com
2 months ago
National Basketball Association

Jaylen Brown: Beverly Hills' explanation for event shutdown 'false'

fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
National Basketball Association

Jaylen Brown rejects Beverly Hills' apology after cops shut down his private All-Star Weekend event

fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'We are heartbroken': Sports world reacts after federal officer kills nurse during protest in Minneapolis

As an organization, we are heartbroken for what we are having to witness and endure and watch, and we just want to extend our thoughts, prayers and concern for Mr. Pretti, his family, all the loved ones and everyone involved in such an unconscionable situation in a community that we really love, full of people who are by nature, peaceful and prideful.
National Basketball Association
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

G League Dropout!' Crowd Starts Brutal Chant for Opposing Player Who Was Allowed to Leave NBA to Go Back to College

A University of Florida basketball crowd started a brutal chant for an opposing player who returned to college after an unsuccessful stint in the NBA. During Sunday's game between the Gators and the Alabama Crimson Tide, Alabama center Charles Bediako was at the free throw line when the chant rang out across the gym. As he prepared to shoot, the crowd's criticism of the 23-year-old was loud and clear, as G League dropout! could be heard on the TV broadcast.
National Basketball Association
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