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Who is Maria Taylor and What Was Her 2020 Controversy with Rachel Nichols?

As Super Bowl LX takes center stage, one of the most prominent faces in NBC’s coverage is Maria Taylor. A key member of the network’s broadcast team, Taylor will host the Super Bowl pregame show on NBC and Peacock before also taking on one of the night’s most historic responsibilities: presenting the Lombardi Trophy to the champions.

News & Politics News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

Legendary Newspaper Guts Its Sports Department

It’s known for having one of the legendary newspaper sports section in the history of traditional media, and it is no more. The Washington Post announced Wednesday that it is shutting down its sports department, and has laid off almost its entire sports reporting staff.

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / December 28

‘Stuck in a Situation Where Anthony Davis Has Almost No Trade Value’: Rachel Nichols Suggests Mavs Stick With AD This Season

In the months leading up to the 2025-26 NBA season, the Dallas Mavericks were viewed as a legitimate threat to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

'Looking at My Enormous Wallet of Trade Assets': Rachel Nichols Believes Thunder Should Be Active This Trade Deadline

Just a couple of weeks ago, Oklahoma City Thunder was believed to be capable of setting the NBA record for wins in a season. Fast forward to today, and some serious questions surround the defending NBA champions and their hopes of repeating last season’s success.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / November 25

Rachel Nichols Calls NBA MVP a Three-Horse Race, Names Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as Her Early-Season Favorite

As competitive as the matchups have been in each conference with one-fourth of the NBA season gone, the MVP race is heating up to unprecedented levels.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 25

'Klay Thompson Has Won 4 Rings, Ja Morant Has Won 1 Playoff Series': Rachel Nichols Ends the Debate With One Line

The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, but that wasn’t the most noteworthy thing that came from that game between two teams that have massively underperformed so far this season.

New Orleans Pelicans News / The SportsRush / November 20

Comparing NBA Trades to Buying a House, Rachel Nichols Discusses Zion Williamson’s Fit With Pelicans

The NBA regular season is about 20% done for most teams. It’s a small sample size, but also a large enough one for some teams to realize that competing this year just isn’t going to be in the cards for them.

New Orleans Pelicans News / The SportsRush / November 6

Rachel Nichols Believes Pelicans’ Horrible Start and Bleak Draft Future Could Lead to the Team Relocating

It has become a very bleak time to become a New Orleans Pelicans fan. Many would’ve assumed that when they drafted Zion Williamson in 2019, by now they would be a powerhouse in the Western Conference.

San Antonio Spurs News / The SportsRush / October 28

Rachel Nichols Believes She ‘Undershot’ Victor Wembanyama’s Ceiling With a Top-10 Prediction

In just four games of the 2025-26 NBA season, Victor Wembanyama has lived up to his ‘Alien’ nickname. The presumption was that the San Antonio Spurs star would take another jump, but an MVP-calibre season didn’t seem possible so early on.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 20

Rachel Nichols Uses Toddler Analogy To Explain Luka Doncic’s Temper Tantrums On The Court

Luka Doncic has been one of the best players in the NBA for much of his career, but he also ranks near the top when it comes to throwing temper tantrums on the court.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / October 18

'Tired Leads to More Temper Tantrums': Rachel Nichols Believes ‘Skinny’ Luka Doncic Will Be More Disciplined

As the 80th NBA season edges closer, Lakers fans have plenty to be excited about. Sure, LeBron James’ sciatica diagnosis has everyone a bit on edge, but with ‘skinny’ Luka Doncic already shedding 30 pounds, the purple and gold nation can start dreaming again.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / October 1

Rachel Nichols Brings Up Rob Pelinka’s Cryptic Answer About Wanting LeBron James on the Roster Next Year

The NBA season is still weeks away, but folks are already anxious about the future of basketball’s most famous son, Lebron James. LeBron is about to begin his record 23rd year in the league and his eighth with the Lakers, and after exercising his player option this summer, he’s set to become a free agent next summer.

Los Angeles Clippers News / EssentiallySports / September 30

Rachel Nichols Reveals Kawhi Leonard Mistake That Puts Clippers at Risk of Major NBA Punishment

The Clippers’ cap circumvention policy keeps growing larger. Both Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard still remain unmoved. The Klaw spoke about the situation in a short media day appearance.

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / September 25

Rachel Nichols Says Kevin Durant Looks ‘More Excited and Energized’ While Assessing His Rockets Fit

The Houston Rockets were in the top-5 in the league in terms of defense last season. However, their offense was simply not up to the mark, and that weak link was exposed in the first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 11

'Nobody Should Be Surprised' if Lakers Win 18th Title This Season, Say Multiple Insiders

NBA insider Rachel Nichols stated "nobody should be surprised" if the Los Angeles Lakers win the NBA Championship in the 2025-26 season on the Open Floor podcast.

Denver Nuggets News / HITC / September 9

Rachel Nichols slams Denver Nuggets’ treatment of Nikola Jokic, issue now fixed

Last season, the Denver Nuggets came up short of repeating their 2023 championship run. The team lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games during the Western Conference semifinals.

New York Knicks News / The SportsRush / August 28

Rachel Nichols Picks Knicks as Her Favorites to Make It Out of the East Next Season

Over the last few years in the NBA, the Eastern Conference has paled in comparison to the West. However, nothing is quite like the state of the East ahead of the 2025-26 season.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 18

NBA Reporter Rachel Nichols Reacts Strongly to Damian Lillard's Portland Comeback

Basketball fans knew it was "Dame Time" on Thursday. The nine-time NBA All-Star point guard, instead of chasing a title with a new team, decided that

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / The SportsRush / June 27

Pointing out agent Omar Cooper's lack of experience, Rachel Nichols condemns Ace Bailey's actions

Former ESPN journalist Rachel Nichols discussed the odd happenings around the draft selection and how it was handled.

Ace Bailey threatened interested team before NBA Draft

Jazz call draft prospect's bluff with No. 5 pick

Five NBA first-round picks who will make an instant impact

An Ace and a bluff: Five takeaways from first round of NBA Draft

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

The 'No. 5 NBA draft picks' quiz

Former ESPN Reporter Rachel Nichols Announces Ambitious New Career Move

Rachel Nichols became of a familiar name in the NBA and NFL worlds during her days as a sideline reporter with ESPN before parting ways with the company in early 2022. Nichols covered big time events including Monday Night Football and the NBA Finals, endearing herself to millions of fans along the way.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Rachel Nichols Calls out NBA’s Flawed Draft Lottery After Mavericks Land No. 1 Pick

The 2025 NBA Draft lottery has come and gone, with the Dallas Mavericks making a huge jump to secure the No. 1 overall pick and the right to select Duke standout Cooper Flagg.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / April 26, 2024

DeMarcus Cousins: Joel Embiid needs to 'come down in weight'

DeMarcus Cousins says Joel Embiid needs to 'come down in weight'

Joel Embiid has consistently struggled with injuries and conditioning, and DeMarcus Cousins sees a solution.

Former Knicks guard calls out Joel Embiid for questionable play

Joel Embiid makes incredible NBA playoffs history

Joel Embiid's career high keeps 76ers alive in series vs. Knicks

The highest-paid players for the 2023-24 NBA season

The 'NBA MVP' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / August 28, 2023

New 'Undisputed' leaves Skip Bayless speechless

If this is the new 'Undisputed,' its creator may spend more time fighting to be heard than he originally thought. The FS1 show returned from a lengthy hiatus to find not one but three new hosts joining Skip Bayless on his never-ending quest to rile up the viewers with hot takes.

Report: Keyshawn Johnson reaches buyout with ESPN, will join ‘Undisputed’ with Skip Bayless

Keyshawn Johnson to join 'Undisputed' after ESPN settlement

The most notorious sports feuds of all time

The 'Top 10 QBs to never make a Pro Bowl' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 9, 2023