LaMelo Ball has been a lightning rod for criticism throughout his NBA career due to his loose play, seemingly unserious attitude, and deservedly for his dangerous driving. One thing that has been a total myth is his lack of basketball IQ, because inside of his floaty, street ball style is a guy who really understands ball.A new story from ESPN on the rise of the Hornets this season put Melo’s impact on the team into full focus, especially when it came to the team finding their missing piece. Charlotte seemingly had shooters with their nucleus of Ball and Brandon Miller,…
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The NBA playoffs are finally here! Though the play-in tournament results will determine the final draft lottery odds, we’ve got a pretty good idea about how things will fall. Last mock, I played out the scenario in which Darryn Peterson tumbled out of the top three due to medical concerns. Today, we’re doing the opposite now that the order is mostly set with a clean board and standard order. Let’s get to it with both the first and second rounds.A.J. Dybantsa, 6-9, BYU freshman forwardCongratulations to the Wizards for their hard work tanking their way to only 17 wins, ending…
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Most MLB teams, including the Cubs, have gone to all-digital ticketing. You can get a paper Cubs ticket… sometimes… depending on the circumstances.This began after the pandemic shut ballparks to fans in 2020. The last year the Cubs issued paper season tickets to fans was 2019, and Wrigley Field — plus most other MLB parks — went cashless in 2021 when parks re-opened to fans.AdvertisementThis wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. Cashless was better for teams, who didn’t have to handle cash (and anecdotally, I heard reports that some rogue employees were stealing cash), and for fans, as long as you…
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More than a decade into the return of a division-focused playoff format, the arguments persist about whether it is the best thing the NHL can do to determine a Stanley Cup champion.For three years in a row from 2016-18, Sidney Crosby’s Pittsburgh Penguins faced Alex Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals in the…
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Augusta National is one of the most challenging golf courses on the planet, especially for the amateur golfers who are lucky enough to play there.Sure, many of the professionals make Augusta National look easy at times throughout Masters week.AdvertisementHowever, plenty of them are made to look downright silly as well…
Unified world champion Oleksandr Usyk said he should be allowed to “do what I want to do” as the heavyweight great defended his decision to face boxing novice Rico Verhoeven on 23 May in Egypt.In a news conference which included a prediction Anthony Joshua would be the next undisputed heavyweight…
Jensen International Automotive reveals the name of its new performance car. It’s called the Interceptor GTX. The pre-production model debuts soon. The rebirth of the Jensen brand is one step closer to reality. Today, Jensen International Group is announcing the name of its new performance car—it’s called…
It seemed unthinkable a few years ago that NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin would ever catch up to Kyle Busch for victories in the Cup Series. Now, the two future Hall of Famers are neck and neck on the leaderboard, with Hamlin weighing in on his peer’s two-year-long struggles.On the latest…
Former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano has stepped down as manager of MLS side Inter Miami.Mascherano, 41, took charge of the club in 2024 and guided them to their first MLS Cup win in 2025.AdvertisementHe said: “I want to let everyone know that, for personal reasons, I have decided…
Sergio Garcia apologized Tuesday for his tantrum during the final round of the Masters when he tore up the turf after a bad drive on the second hole and then broke his driver against a bench.Geoff Yang, chairman of the Masters competitions committee, issued a code-of-conduct warning to the Garcia…
In May, Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois will clash in the kind of fight that always entices boxing fans: an all-British heavyweight title bout.Wardley enters the main-event showdown with an unbeaten record, having bailed himself out in his last two fights; against Justis Huni then Joseph Parker, the Ipswich boxer…
The BMW iX is dead in the United States. The automaker is ending allocations of the electric SUV to the American market. Production and sales will continue in other markets. The BMW iX is dead in the United States. The electric SUV went on sale here for…
As Ty Gibbs celebrated his first-ever Cup Series win on Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway, he celebrated with both his family and many of his fellow NASCAR drivers. While he might be one of the least popular drivers among fans, the support Gibbs has in the racing world might speak…
Atletico Madrid host Barcelona on Tuesday in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal and they have a healthy lead to protect.MORE — Champions League scores & semifinal matchupsDiego Simeone’s side secured a shock 2-0 win at the Nou Camp in the first leg, which was helped by…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The passing comment Fred Couples said to his caddie on the 12th hole of the opening round at the Masters was worth another listen when Rory McIlroy slipped both arms into the green jacket for the second year in a row.“Rory may never lose this thing again…
2026 scheduleThe BBC is not responsible for any changes to dates and fixtures.17 AprilGlasgow, ScotlandNathan Collins v Cristobal Lorente (featherweight) – live on DAZNRoyston Barney-Smith v Conor McIntosh (British & Commonwealth super-featherweight titles)New York, USAAlycia Baumgardner (c) v Bo Mi Re Shin (WBA, IBF and WBO super-featherweight world titles) -…
