The Raptors sent an extra defender toward James Harden throughout Thursday’s game. He responded with low production but high efficiency, always making the right play. But that doesn’t mean the Rockets will be able to exploit that opposing strategy in the playoffs. The numbers suggest James Harden played a relatively minor role in his team’s …
Three-point shooting has long been Giannis Antetokounmpo’s biggest weakness. After a slow start from deep, he’s shooting at career-best levels. As a result, the rest of the league could prove helpless to stop the Bucks. The Milwaukee Bucks’ collapse in last season’s Eastern Conference Finals was hardly the fault of Giannis Antetokounmpo alone. The Toronto …
The Panthers fired head coach Ron Rivera on Tuesday. What does that mean for Cam Newton’s future? His health and contract could mean the second chapter of his career is here. The Carolina Panthers’ dismissal of Ron Rivera isn’t exactly surprising. David Tepper bought the team in May 2018, a few months after Rivera signed …
Carmelo Anthony was named Western Conference Player of the Week. While he played well, many players were more deserving of the honor. His hollow recognition is a reminder of why it took Anthony so long to find a job in the first place. Carmelo Anthony proved that his wholly dispiriting start with the Portland Trail …
NFL officials have a tough job, and while fans would like them to be perfect, most would be satisfied with a little consistency. But in the Carolina Panthers vs. Washington Redskins game there was not much consistency and there certainly wasn’t anything resembling perfection. Two players, Carolina’s DeAndrew White and Washington’s Ryan Anderson, committed egregious …
Jets quarterback Sam Darnold was allegedly partying like a rockstar after Sunday’s victory over Oakland. He’s far from the first New York Jets quarterback to enjoy the nightlife. Darnold’s inspiring comparisons to Joe Namath, but he should be channeling a different #12. New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is proving that his USC days are …
Dalvin Cook’s pre-game into for Sunday Night Football has sparked controversy. Does he harbor any ill will toward the Seminoles? Despite what many fans believe, real evidence suggests otherwise. Dalvin Cook was the best player on the field in his team’s 28-24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 10. The Minnesota Vikings running back …
Carmelo Anthony scored a measly 10 points in his Portland Trail Blazers debut. But he floundered on both sides of the ball, especially defensively. His play only confirmed what skeptics knew about his year-long absence from the NBA. As Carmelo Anthony saw it, his debut with the Portland Trail Blazers proved what he’d known for …
Myles Garrett ripped Mason Rudolph’s helmet off and hit him on the head with it. Rudolph’s reps have stated that they are going to review the incident and possibly seek legal action against Garrett. But if he tries to push the issue further, the ugly truth is going to come out and be plastered and …
The NFL is investigating the Detroit Lions’ handling of Matthew Stafford’s back injury. Questions surround when the Lions knew their star quarterback would be out. The NFL could heap fines on the Lions. Something seems fishy with the Detroit Lions’ handling of the Matthew Stafford back injury. The NFL has picked up on the scent …