Month: October 2024

data-mm-id=”_o899fe7d9″>LaMelo Ball was held scoreless in his first NBA preseason game, but that didn't stop him from making highlights. The Charlotte Hornets selected Ball with the third pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, entrusting the future of their franchise to the 19-year-old. It may take him a while to adjust to the competition at this level, but he should be a lot of fun to watch along the way. In the team's preseason opener against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, Ball finished with no points and was 0-of-5 from the field, but he did rack up 10 rebounds and four assists, several of which were highlight-worthy plays:He continued that trend on Monday as the Hornets and Raptors locked horns again. He finally got on the board by hitting a 3-pointer from the corner:LaMelo's…

data-mm-id=”_0u16ze8b9″>Diamond Sports Group will miss its scheduled rights fee payment to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, and the franchise has opted to end their broadcasting contract. MLB will step in and assume control of Padres television broadcasts immediately, with a new cable distribution plan to be announced soon. DSG is a Sinclair subsidiary that operates under the name Bally Sports. The company is going through bankruptcy proceedings after suffering significant financial losses due to the debt it took on when it purchased broadcasting rights for 21 MLB, NHL and NBA teams from Fox in 2019. That initial purchase cost $10.6 billion, but the company incurred roughly $8 billion in debt to make it happen. An interest payment on the debt was missed in February which led to bankrup…

data-mm-id=”_3aiq2xrqb”>James Harden really wants the Philadelphia 76ers to trade him and for months he's been doing anything he can to make that happen, including repeatedly calling Sixers president Daryl Morey a liar. That strategy has continued as on Tuesday night, Harden had a party at a club that included "Daryl Morey Is a Liar" signs. Check this out:James Harden had a party and had the club holding up Daryl Morey is a liar signs pic.twitter.com/DvtK1BJ5ZY— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) September 27, 2023I mean, this might have gone too far. Harden forced his way off the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets, then forced his way to the Philadelphia 76ers, partly because Morey was there and they two had worked together in H…

data-mm-id=”_w768tc0sn”>The Memphis Grizzlies are flat-out awful this season. They've started the year 3-13 and are one of the NBA's worst teams. Marcus Smart is one of the newest members of the Grizzlies, having landed in Memphis during the offseason. He's clearly fed up with the situation and he showed it Sunday night. As the Grizzlies were in the process of getting hammered by the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-97, Smart couldn't stand it anymore. During a timeout, Smart — who is out with an ankle injury — got up and started screaming at his teammates. Among other things he yelled, "It's embarrassing, it's embarrassing" over and over.Here's video:During last timeout Marcus Smart screaming at his teammates “it’s embarrassing, it’s emba…

data-mm-id=”_ivj2g2fqw”>The Waste Management Phoenix Open is known for its rowdy fan behavior and the 2024 edition of the tournament has been no different. On Sunday, a brawl broke out among fans and it got pretty violent. Check this out:Brawl at #wastemanagement #WMPhoenixOpen pic.twitter.com/x5AqekgGf9— Max (@maxxrobson) February 11, 2024Sadly, this is not at all uncommon for that tournament. Over the years, organizers have almost encouraged fans to turn the weekend into a massive party, especially on the 16th hole. Tournament-goers consume mass amounts of alcohol and act foolishly. The Phoenix Open regularly gets incidents like this or the guy diving into a bunker on Saturday. I would say he did not stick the landing pic.twitter.com/Y8bI8Eu9IK— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) Fe…

data-mm-id=”_7bkh267nw”>Recognized by fans for his red sleeves and opposing teams for his ability to sack the quarterback, linebacker Matthew Judon was one of the few bright spots on a depleted New England roster that has been leaking talent since Tom Brady took his talents to Tampa Bay in 2020.Thanks to a trade that was executed on the eve of his 32nd birthday, Judon is also taking his talents elsewhere as the Patriots sent him to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a 2025 third-round draft pick.Matthew Judon, welcome to Atlanta! You don’t understand how happy the Falcons fanbase is to have you! #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/gdCPCwpQ9L— Carrie (@carrielynnxox) August 15, 2024On paper, the return of a third-rounder is a good one for New England as Judon made it clear he was not going to…

data-mm-id=”_dwcweubxf”>In celebration of the team’s 40th campaign in Sacramento, the Kings are throwing it back throughout the 2024-25 NBA season.  On Monday, the Kings, with the help of franchise legends Doug Christie and Mike Bibby, unveiled their 2024-25 Nike Classic Edition uniform, which pays tribute to Sacramento's original road uniform worn from 2002 to 2008.  Welcome Back.       Sign up to be notified when the all-new Classic Edition Jerseys hit the shelves! https://t.co/RNK9YmbvQs pic.twitter.com/NlgCyPCqnn— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) September 16, 2024RELATED: The Athletic's James L. Edwards leaving Pistons beat to cover KnicksTo mark 40 years of Sacramento basketball, the Kings will wear a Classic Edition uniform for select games during …