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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: Phillies score two runs thanks to ugly Diamondbacks error

Emmanuel Rivera thought he’d thrown out Kyle Schwarber at home. Instead, two runs scored.

Watch: Jose Altuve delivers another clutch home run

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve delivered yet another clutch postseason home run – he has smashed 26 of them for his career – this one helping to give his club a 3-2 lead in the ALCS.

Watch: Ketel Marte walks off Phillies in Game 3

Marte hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth to get the Arizona Diamondbacks back into the NLCS.

Watch: Phillies escape jam with 'improbable' double play

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado escaped a late runners-on-the-corners situation with no outs on just three pitches in Game 3 of the NLCS against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Watch: Bryce Harper scores first run of Game 3 on wild pitch

Bryce Harper usually blasts home runs. Thursday, he got the Philadelphia Phillies' first run on a walk and a wild pitch.

How powerful NBA insiders, like Woj and Shams, make the league worse

Shams Charania and Adrian Wojnarowski are the NBA's preeminent insiders. But the nature of their work is hurting the league they cover. 

James Harden will be a Clipper if Sixers get their Mann

It's typical of the stalemate between the Sixers and Clippers that their trade is being held up over a guy who likely won't play much for either team next year.

Mavericks star could miss start of season

A calf strain has cast doubt over the status of the Mavericks' best player.

Nuggets GM walks back player criticism

Calvin Booth was very frank about Denver Nuggets players with the media. Perhaps too frank.

Unhappy Jazz fans force team to dump 'Jumpman' shirts

Perhaps the iconic “Jumpman” logo would do well for some teams but not for the only team that Jordan and the Chicago Bulls beat in the NBA Finals twice.

Watch: Bryce Harper blows out his birthday candles with HR

Bryce Harper turned 31 on Monday. That birthday got a lot happier in the first inning.

Watch: Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi escapes bases-loaded jam

The Houston Astros put pressure on Nathan Eovaldi in the fifth inning. Eovaldi responded in a big way. Houston loaded the bases with no outs after singles from Michael Brantley and Chas McCormick, followed by a mishandled ground ball by Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung.

Wizards star has harsh words for new NBA jerseys

The NBA is about to release its new jerseys for 2023-24. Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has had enough.

NBA coaches are skeptical of league's new stance on 'load management'

NBA vice president Joe Dumars says resting doesn't help players. 

James Harden says his 'marriage' with Daryl Morey is irreparable

James Harden compared his relationship with Daryl Morey to a marriage. He wants a divorce. While Harden is in training camp with the Sixers, he hadn't talked to reporters until Friday.

Dillon Brooks and the worst self-promoted NBA nicknames

Dillon Brooks gave himself a new nickname. That’s never a good idea. Brooks told reporters, “My name is Dillon the Villain,” after referees ejected him from the Houston Rockets’ first preseason game for hitting Daniel Theis below the belt.

Watch: Braves shortstop gets into it with Phillies fans

The Braves shortstop yelled back at the fans, then stuck out his tongue and waggled his fingers, like an angry child. Eventually Ronald Acuna Jr. pulled him back, but Orlando Arcia remained hot.

Watch: Phillies CF Johan Rojas robs Braves star Ronald Acuna

Ronald Acuna Jr. almost turned the series around for the Atlanta Braves. The Philadelphia Phillies' Johan Rojas wouldn't let him.

Watch: Nick Castellanos has second straight two-homer game

Previously, Castellanos was best known for interrupting serious moments with home runs. Now, he's known for hitting home runs that are seriously interrupting Atlanta's title hopes.

Hornets should cut ties with Miles Bridges after latest troubling incident

Charlotte gave Bridges a second chance. He doesn't deserve a third.

Watch: Phillies' Nick Castellanos erases Braves lead again

The Atlanta Braves haven't had many leads in the National League Division Series versus the Philadelphia Phillies. When they do, Nick Castellanos erases them.

Dodgers MVPs are M.I.A. in NLDS sweep

The Los Angeles Dodgers were let down by a number of parties in their NLDS against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with summer stars Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman near the top of the list.

Watch: Dodgers' Lance Lynn crumbles in Game 3 of NLDS

Lance Lynn gave up 44 home runs this year. He added four more to that total in the third inning of Game 3.

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.