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Rocky D'Antonio

Rocky D'Antonio is a freelance contributing writer. His interests include the NBA, MLB, the NFL, and especially Formula 1. He has experience writing opinion pieces and beat reporting and is based out of New York City.

Patriots make the right call selecting LSU's Will Campbell

The 2024 Jacobs Blocking Trophy winner and consensus All-American has always had the talent of a top prospect in this draft class. However, this status was called into question after his sub-par arm length measurables at the combine.

Pistons break NBA-record playoff losing streak

With a 100-94 victory over the Knicks, the Pistons accomplished something they haven't done in 16 years: won a playoff game.

How will star's knee injury affect Celtics' title defense?

Everything looks great for the Boston Celtics on paper. They are the second seed the East and the betting favorites to return to the NBA Finals.

What direction should Suns head after playoff elimination?

The Suns season's nadir comes amid an eight-game losing streak, in which Phoenix has lost by an average of 22 points per game.

Four potential replacements for Nuggets head coach

As Denver tries to extend their championship window, who will emerge as the best long-term candidate to replace Michael Malone? Here are four potential head coaches for the Nuggets. 

How Celtics returned to their winning ways

The defending champions are now on an eight-game winning streak and are 13-1 in their last 14 games.

Surging Pistons put East on notice

A buzzer-beating win on Wednesday provided an exclamation point as the Pistons continue their remarkable turnaround. Fellow Eastern Conference playoff teams should be taking notice.

Patriots bolster defense in deal-making frenzy

With the NFL's legal tampering period underway, the New England Patriots have begun to completely remodel their defense with a flurry of deals.

What addition of QB Sam Darnold means for Seahawks

The NFL quarterback carousel kept moving Monday as the Seattle Seahawks and QB Sam Darnold agreed to a three-year, $100.5M deal with $55M guaranteed, per NFL Network insider Ian Rapaport.

'Dialed in': How surging Warriors pumped life back into season

On Feb. 6, the Golden State Warriors were 10th in the Western Conference with a 25-26 record. Three weeks later, the Warriors are the seventh seed in the West and ride a five-game winning streak.

Who are DPOY favorites with Victor Wembanyama out for season?

San Antonio Spurs (23-29) All-Star center Victor Wembanyama will miss the rest of the regular season with a deep vein thrombosis, per Shams Charania of ESPN.  While Wembanyama is expected to make a full recovery by next season, he is now ineligible for end-of-season awards.

Report sheds light on Luka Doncic's trade from Mavericks to Lakers

More than two weeks after the Dallas Mavericks dealt superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA world is still coming to terms with the stunning trade.

How does Nikola Jokic's historical run shape the MVP discussion?

Stop me if you heard this one before, but Nikola Jokic is an unprecedented run right now.

Does Cavaliers' trade for De'Andre Hunter make them team to beat in the East?

Did the Cavs cement themselves as East favorites with their latest move?

Insiders try to make sense of Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade

The NBA world was shocked late Saturday night when Shams Charania reported that the Mavericks traded superstar guard Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis..

Have the Knicks unlocked a way to become the No. 1 seed in the East?

Don't look now, but the New York Knicks (31-16) are rounding in to shape, and quickly looking like one of the best teams in basketball, and perhaps, the best team in the Eastern Conference.

Who would win the award for Offensive Lineman of the Year?

Besides Pro Bowl appearances and All-Pro teams, the players who are always fighting in the trenches and doing all the dirty work don't have any award to show for it. Buffalo Bills four-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Dion Dawkins wants to change that. 

Ranking the NBA teams in the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes

After the Brooklyn Nets' historic 59-point loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, the Nets (14-27) have firmly put themselves in the 2025 tanking race for the first-overall pick in this year's NBA draft. 

Is Jayson Tatum's huge game a sign of things to come for Celtics?

While still in second in the Eastern Conference, the defending champions look less dominant than a season ago and are 5.5 games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers (33-5).