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Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore reach agreement to buy Timberwolves, Lynx
It's believed the new ownership group must keep the clubs in Minnesota per the terms of the agreement.
Winners and losers from the 2020-21 NHL season
In short, the Oilers seem to have finally figured it out. It doesn’t hurt that Connor McDavid made NHL history with his 100-plus-point campaign. But on the other end of the spectrum, Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington’s mediocre play through the middle of the season showed his team’s weakness
The '100 or more touchdowns' quiz
Can you name the 25 NFL players who have scored 100 or more touchdowns over the course of their careers? Five minutes are on the clock.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Career retrospective
You could make the argument that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the most-overlooked basketball player based on his production. That’s incredible, given his significant height and the fact he played in Los Angeles for many years.
Top takeaways from the 2021 NFL schedule release
The 2021 NFL schedule was officially released on Wednesday. While we already knew the opponents each team will face this coming fall and winter, it’s always fun to break down the individual schedules.
Jazz, Suns will get to decide for themselves what they are
The Jazz and Suns have established themselves as two different types of main characters, but they’re both defined by a kind of improbability, an anxiety about whether or not what they’ve been so far reflects what they’re truly made of.
The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
How many of the World Series Game 1 starters from both leagues since 1996 can you name in five minutes?
Previewing the 2021-22 opt-out clauses and player options
Their performance over the next five months will determine whether they opt for another trip to the free-agent market or simply stick with the remaining salary guaranteed to them on their existing deals.
How much longer will these coaching and front office legends stay on the job?
Several big names have managed the prove that they have a rare degree of staying power. Which ones might be nearing the end of the line, either overall, or at their current stop? Let's take a look at how much time is left for some coaching and front office legends.
The 'Most seasons with 200 three-pointers' quiz
In NBA history, 21 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?
Ranking the five best Oakland A's relocation options after MLB’s bombshell
The A's have shared the Bay Area with Giants for more than 50 years.
The effects of the NBA's new play-in class structure
Takes on the play-in run a whole wild range between pleasing and squeezing. This offseason, we will begin to see teams design themselves differently as a result of its existence.
Bob Baffert: Medina Spirit treated with ointment containing steroid
Baffert said that he will "continue to fight" for Medina Spirit, calling the horse a "deserved champion" while denying any wrongdoing.
The trends that explain the NBA season
Regardless of whether you tend to remember the positives or negatives, here are the 25 trends that help explain the crazy six months that were the 2020-21 NBA season.
The 'Most seasons with 35 or more touchdown passes' quiz
In the history of the NFL, only 25 QBs have thrown 35 or more touchdown passes in one season. How many can you name in five minutes?
Russell Westbrook breaks Oscar Robertson's triple-double record
Considering how much of a competitor he is, Westbrook is probably upset that the record came in a loss.
The way-too-early 2022 NFL mock draft
With the 2021 NFL Draft now in the books, scouts are already thinking about 2022. Here's a look at the way-too-early 2022 NFL mock draft.
Report: Jaguars 'expected' to sign Tim Tebow to one-year deal as TE
Reset those Tebow Time clocks. The former NFL quarterback who turns 34 years old in August is back. NFL Media's Ian Rapoport explained Monday afternoon that the Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to sign Tebow to a one-year contract at some point over the next week or so.
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit tested positive for illegal drug
The Kentucky Derby winner has tested positive for an illegal substance.
The 'Most career triple-doubles' quiz
How many of the NBA's career leaders in triple-doubles can you name in five minutes?
The 35 pitchers who have thrown multiple no-hitters
While no-nos are obviously tremendous accomplishments, the list of pitchers who have thrown one includes some names you wouldn't expect. When it comes to hurlers who have done it more than once, that is understandably not the case.
The best boxing fights that did not happen
With a Terence Crawford-Errol Spence fight on the MayPac trajectory, at best, boxing fans are frequently reminded can't-miss fights frequently do not happen. Various stumbling blocks have impeded much-anticipated bouts. Here are the modern era's biggest makeable fights that did not end up taking place.
30 NBA players who are having breakout seasons
It's pretty easy to be bummed out about the 2020-21 NBA season - the compressed schedule has led to injuries galore to important players and very uneven results from game to game.
NHL Stanley Cup contenders and pretenders for the 2020-21 season
The criteria is simple: To be a contender you have to be a team that looks to have a legitimate chance to win a championship. Star power, depth, getting results with a strong process to back it up, having a manageable path through the playoffs with the right matchups. All of that is taken into account. See where your team sits.
Which NFL positions are the most troublesome to fill?
Going into this draft, certain teams have glaring needs. Some of these deficiencies have existed for several years, with multiple prior efforts to address them failing.
MLB's mounting injury problem has no end in sight
IL placements are up 15 percent overall compared to the first month of the 2019 season, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports, with a 22 percent uptick among pitchers.
Boom or bust? Why the 2021 first-round picks will or won't succeed
Most first-round picks look good on paper, but it takes a combination of talent, focus, ability, and the right team for each to succeed. Here's a look at why each 2021 NFL first-rounder could boom or bust at the next level.
Anthony Edwards is running away with the Rookie of the Year award
Recency bias is one heck of a factor in how perceptions are created surrounding end-of-season awards in the NBA, but in the case of the Rookie of the Year, Anthony Edwards' late-season surge is scooting him closer to the driver's seat.
Pelicans' Zion Williamson out indefinitely with fractured ring finger
Things have gone from bad to worse for the playoff-hopeful New Orleans Pelicans this week.
Which contract year players are performing the best?
You’ve seen our 2021-22 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings, but which contract year players are actually performing the best at this point in the young season?
Inter and Antonio Conte's modern, rehearsed football unlock Serie A
Armed with his singular method that invites as much conflict as it does support, the 51-year-old Antonio Conte has now won league titles with three different clubs.
The 'MLB players to win multiple MVPs' quiz
Throughout MLB history, 31 players have won the AL or NL MVP Awards more than once. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
The 'NBA Coach of the Year' quiz
How many NBA Coach of the Year winners since the 1979-80 season can you name in five minutes?
Every member of MLB's 30/30 club
The most dynamic MLB players seem to always possess the same unique skill set. A rare blend of both power and speed. The combination is celebrated with entry into the games exclusive 30/30 club (30 homers and 30 steals in a single season).
John Means nearly perfect in no-hitter of Mariners
John Means has been great all season for the Baltimore Orioles, but he was even better on Wednesday when he had no-hit stuff.
The 'Most career NBA points' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
The 'Most Pro Bowl appearances by team' quiz
How many of the players from every NFL franchise with the most Pro Bowl appearances can you name in five minutes?
The 'NFL AP Offensive Rookie of the Year' quiz
Given the year, team and position, how many of these first-year offensive standouts since the 1991 season can you name in five minutes?
Concerning the Knicks, it's always better to try
They’ve triumphed over their own tedium and become great fun. That is not the most a team can do, but for the Knicks, when the mood strikes and Randle’s knocking on 40 points, it feels like everything.
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