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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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Hornets to interview notable female coach for head coach job

Lindsey Harding won coach of the year in the G League. Now she could make history with the Charlotte Hornets. 

Here are five possible replacements for John Calipari at Kentucky

With Coach Cal finalizing a contract with Arkansas, here are five coaches who could fill John Calipari's big shoes in Lexington.

New starting lineup turned Mavericks into serious contenders

On March 6, the Dallas Mavericks were sitting in eighth place with a 34-28 record. Then a new starting lineup changed their whole season.

LeBron’s stomach and AD’s eye put Warriors in control of their own destiny

The Warriors managed to win without their top star, while the Lakers fell without two of theirs.

Watch: Paul George wins it on both ends for Clippers

Paul George nailed the go-ahead shot for the Clippers on Sunday. Then he blocked Darius Garland’s attempt to avoid OT.

Purdue is one game away from redemption

If Purdue gets past UConn, it would be the school's first championship.

Watch: Xavier Tillman hits huge game-winner for Celtics against Kings

With seven seconds remaining, Tillman nailed the shot to help seal the win for the Celtics.

Watch: Caitlin Clark executes clutch time-wasting inbounds play

Iowa was clinging to a two-point lead over UConn late. Caitlin Clark reached into her bag of tricks one last time.

NBA levies massive fine to 76ers for playing Joel Embiid

The NBA threatened to fine teams this season for resting their stars. Now they're fining the Philadelphia 76ers for playing theirs.

Could Bronny James’ transfer open the door for a LeBron move?

LeBron James has made watching his son play basketball a priority. With his son leaving USC, could King James leave Los Angeles?

Doc Rivers takes his scapegoating to the next level after latest road loss

Doc Rivers has been known to throw his players under the bus. Now he's taken things a step further.

Knicks lose All-Star for rest of season and playoffs

Losing the forward likely means the end of the Knicks' chances of being a title contender, something that seemed like a real possibility back in January. 

Pivotal Suns-Cavaliers clash marks latest chapter in feud between owners

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns will be battling for more than just playoff seeding on Wednesday.

Embarrassing loss raises questions about Bucks' playoff chances

A loss to the woeful Washington Wizards has NBA pundits questioning the Milwaukee Bucks' effort — and their playoff future.

Watch: Draymond Green's clutch block saves the Warriors vs. Mavericks

With the Warriors clinging to a six-point lead at home against the Mavericks, Green made one of the most impressive defensive plays of the season.

Joel Embiid takes over late in his return, leads 76ers to pivotal win over Thunder

After two months away, MVP Joel Embiid showed a little rust in his return. But down the stretch, he took over at both ends.

Watch: Paige Bueckers catches fire late in UConn's Elite Eight win

Bueckers scored seven of the Huskies’ points late in the fourth quarter, nailing three straight jumpers. The second one, made with the Huskies up 65-64, had an extremely high degree of difficulty.

Watch: Jalen Suggs shuts down Blazers comeback with Magic in thick of playoff hunt

When the Magic almost blew a game and their chances at securing home-court advantage in the first round, Jalen Suggs stepped up. Suggs absolutely blanketed Scoot Henderson on Portland’s final possession, and his relentless defensive pressure sending the rookie point guard to the floor.

Watch: Duke's Kyle Filipowski fouls out against NC State

Duke center Kyle Filipowski has a bright basketball future, but even he could not take Cinderella's slipper.

Watch: Lance Jones drills a dagger three for Purdue

Zach Edey scored 14 straight points for the Boilermakers down the stretch. When Purdue added outside shooting, it was over for Tennessee.

Liverpool in Premier League driver's seat after Easter draw between rivals

Arsenal and Manchester City battled to a draw on Easter Sunday. The real winner was Liverpool.

UConn rides unbelievable 30-0 run to Final Four

With 1:51 left in the first half, Illinois tied UConn at 23-23. By the time they scored again, the Huskies were up by 30 points.

Caitlin Clark's unselfish game leads Iowa to rematch with LSU

Caitlin Clark has scored the most points in Division I basketball history. But on Saturday, she shredded Colorado with her passing, helping lift the Hawkeyes to a title-game rematch in the Elite Eight.

Blazers rookie sets hideous record in blowout loss

Scoot Henderson has had an up-and-down rookie season. Friday night was a historic low.