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Jordan Wolf

Jordan Wolf is a Kansas-based sports writer who is named after Michael Jordan but thinks LeBron James is the greatest of all time. He’s a proud University of Kansas alum, even during football season, and enjoys watching Patrick Mahomes do Patrick Mahomes things on Sundays. You can find him on Twitter at @byjordanwolf.

Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi dead at 47

Former big league first baseman and outfielder Jeremy Giambi died Wednesday at just 47 years old.

Damian Lillard, Blazers may want trade; neither wants to make first move?

Damian Lillard's name has been brought up in trade discussions for months now, as fans and analysts alike continue to speculate that it would be in the star point guard's best interests to request a trade even as he's remained steadfastly committed to the Trail Blazers.

LeBron James logs triple-double in return, leads Lakers to OT win

In addition to his triple-double, James went 13-for-24 from the field and was +12 in plus/minus.

Watch: LeBron James throws down sweet reverse windmill dunk after drawing foul

The dunk didn't count due to the foul, but it still got the Los Angeles crowd to its feet.

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott wins New Zealand's first gold medal at Winter Olympics

It wasn't the first time Sadowski-Synnott had made history for the Kiwis. At the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang, she became the youngest New Zealand athlete to earn a medal when she won the bronze in the big air event.

Will Markieff Morris miss rest of season after Nikola Jokic shove?

Before the injury, Morris was averaging 7.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

No. 9 Duke stomps North Carolina in Coach K's last game in Chapel Hill

Leading the way was Duke freshman A.J. Griffin, who paced all scorers with 27 points.

LeBron James to return Saturday night against Knicks

The Lakers will gladly welcome James back, as they have lost four of their last five since he went down.

Jalen Ramsey fined $15,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct

After San Francisco kicker Robbie Gould booted home a field goal to put the 49ers up 10-7 going into the break, he and Jalen Ramsey got in each other's faces and exchanged some words.

No. 10 Kansas routs No. 8 Baylor, 83-59

The Jayhawks came out firing early, jumping out to a quick 7-2 lead and making Bears coach Scott Drew burn a timeout less than three minutes into the game.

U.S. Olympian Darian Stevens shares POV video during opening ceremony

Darian Stevens, a skier from the United States, posted a point-of-view video of her walking into the ceremony with her teammates.

76ers-Mavericks game delayed for more than 40 minutes to replace crooked rim

Mavericks big man Boban Marjanovic playfully tried to bend the rim back himself, but he couldn't get it just right.

Gregg Popovich becomes first coach in NBA history with 1,500 wins

Popovich has been the Spurs' head coach since 1996 and has won five NBA championships, three Coach of the Year awards and an Olympic gold medal during that time.

Raiders hiring Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator?

Graham will now work under new head coach Josh McDaniels, widely considered to be one of the league's top offensive minds.

Nikola Vucevic joins Michael Jordan in exclusive Bulls club

He became the first Bulls player since Michael Jordan in 1996 to have at least 35 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks in a game.

NBA announces Rising Stars rosters for new format

The 28 players playing in this year's event were announced earlier in the week, but they have now been officially split up into four teams.

Report: 49ers hiring Anthony Lynn as assistant head coach

One of the league's top rushing minds is heading to one of the league's top rushing teams.

Russell Wilson reportedly 'wants to know his options' for potential trade

Wilson, 33, has been rumored to be potentially on the move this offseason after the Seahawks finished 7-10 this season and came in last in the NFC West.

Luguentz Dort outscores entire Mavericks team in OT, leads Thunder to win

Dort scored 14 in the extra frame, while Dallas could only muster 11.

Report: Pacers signing Lance Stephenson for rest of season

Lance Stephenson has re-established himself as a fan favorite during his return to Indiana. And luckily for those fans, he's here to stay.

Evan Mobley has career night; does something only done by LeBron

Evan Mobley did something no one has done since LeBron James on Wednesday. Mobley had a career night in the Cavs' 115-104 loss to the Rockets, logging a career-high 29 points while pulling in 12 rebounds.

Report: Giants hiring Laura Young as director of coaching operations

Young comes to New York after previously serving as the player services coordinator in Buffalo.

LeBron James out Wednesday; knee injury 'moving in the right direction'

LeBron James' return will have to wait at least one more game.

Report: Vikings closing in on Rams OC Kevin O'Connell for head coach job

The Vikings appear to have their next head coach picked out.