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Sean Keane

NBA Writer

Sean Keane is a sportswriter and a comedian based in Oakland, California, with experience covering the NBA, MLB, NFL and Ice Cube’s three-on-three basketball league, The Big 3. He’s written for Comedy Central’s “Another Period,” ESPN the Magazine, and Audible.com. His debut album “America’s Uncle Dad” debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes comedy chart and since 2016, he’s co-hosted the NBA podcast “Roundball Rock. In 2014, the San Francisco Bay Guardian named Keane an “Outstanding Local Discovery” and promptly went out of business.

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NBA, NFL, MLB

Watch: Bryce Harper says 'Aloha, Mr. Hand' with second home run

Bryce Harper's blunder helped the Atlanta Braves steal Game 2. He's gotten a lot of payback in Game 3.

Jimmy Butler's playoff explosion was fueled by cappuccinos

There's often a buzz when Jimmy Butler is playing and it's probably coffee-related.

Dillon Brooks ejected minutes into Rockets debut

Some players need the preseason to get into shape. Not Dillon Brooks. Brooks proved he was already in midseason form by getting ejected just four minutes and 33 seconds into his Houston Rockets debut.

Watch: Rangers SS Corey Seager finally gets a pitch to hit

Corey Seager drew five walks in the Texas Rangers' Game 2 win. Once he saw a strike in Game 3, he didn't waste any time.

Bucks, Celtics dominate annual NBA GM survey

The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics made big moves this summer. The NBA's general managers took notice. In the NBA's annual GM survey, the Celtics and Bucks were all over the results.

Three NBA teams bound to disappoint in 2023-24

Each team goes into the NBA season with hope, but there's always a few teams that fall short of expectations. Here are three teams we think will disappoint this season.

Chet Holmgren fires back at ESPN, Victor Wembanyama

Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama went at it on the court Monday. Holmgren continued online.

Watch: Braves' Austin Riley helps Atlanta even series with go-ahead blast

Austin Riley may have saved the Atlanta Braves postseason...with only one hand. With Atlanta down 1-0 in their Division Series with the Philadelphia Phillies and down 4-3 in Game 2, Riley launched reliever Jeff Hoffman's 3-2 pitch deep into the left field seats.

Steelers rookie CB continues his father's legacy — and trash talk

Joey Porter Jr. is playing for his father's old team. On Sunday, he emulated his dad with a game-changing defensive play. Porter got his first career interception when, on third-and-goal, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson tried to throw a fade to veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

Watch: Zack Wheeler loses no-hitter, shutout to Braves

Zack Wheeler hadn't given up a hit or a run for 5 2/3 innings. Thanks to an error, he lost the shutout and no-hitter in one play.

Celtics commit to Payton Pritchard — as a potential trade chip

The Celtics locked up Payton Pritchard long-term. But his contract also makes him a perfect trade chip.

Watch: Phillies blister Braves starter Max Fried early

Max Fried is pitching with a blister on Monday. The Philadelphia Phillies have been blistering his pitches. Philadelphia catcher J.T. Realmuto took Fried deep in the top of the third inning, giving the Phillies a 3-0 lead in Game 2 of the National League Division Series.

Insider hints at discontent between Luka Doncic, Mavericks

The Mavericks made aggressive moves this summer. It might not be enough to appease their star. 

Marlins star's family pays for his overconfidence

Luis Arraez's parents waited for the division series to see him play. They'll have to wait a long time now.

Nuggets' Jamal Murray plans to bet on himself this season

Jamal Murray is eligible for a lucrative extension with the Denver Nuggets. He thinks he can earn a bigger one.

Sixers star makes game-changing Olympics decision

Joel Embiid chose the United States over his native Cameroon and over France, where he received citizenship last summer. His presence could solve what emerged as Team USA's biggest weakness at the FIBA World Cup: interior defense and rebounding.

Watch: Diamondbacks hit home runs on back-to-back pitches

Corbin Burnes was cruising. Then two pitches changed the game.

Defensive miscues doom Rays in Game 1 loss to Rangers

The Rays have been one of baseball's best defensive teams for years. You wouldn't have known it from their first playoff game.

Tom Brady, Steph Curry got massive paydays from fallen crypto company FTX

Tom Brady and Steph Curry have 11 rings combined. They're also the champions of cashing in on crypto.

Grizzlies guard: 'No one cares' about new NBA tournament

Players may have "mixed feelings" about the trophy, but Adam Silver is betting that no one has mixed feelings about getting half a million dollars. As for the fans, so far no one cares about that.

Spurs lock in first long-term piece alongside Victor Wembanyama

The Spurs' future is bright with No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama, and guard Devin Vassell will be teammates with the young phenom for years to come after the team inked him to a five-year, $146 million contract extension on Monday.

Suns superstar Kevin Durant announces 2024 Olympics decision

Durant may not be the greatest of all time in the NBA, but one more medal would make a convincing case that he's the Olympic G.O.A.T.

Trail Blazers stick it to Damian Lillard with Jrue Holiday trade

The Portland Trail Blazers wouldn't trade star guard Damian Lillard to the Miami Heat. Then they helped his new rival.

Heat star debuts another wild training camp hairstyle

The Heat may have missed on Damian Lillard, but that won't stop Jimmy Butler's new preseason tradition.

New trade makes Damian Lillard return look even better for Portland

The Portland Trail Blazers have flipped Damian Lillard into five first-round picks — and they're not done yet. Days after acquiring Holiday in a three-team trade that sent Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, Portland dealt the two-time All-Star point guard to the Boston Celtics.