Fifty years ago today, on October 18, 1974, Nate Thurmond etched his name into NBA history by recording the league’s first-ever quadruple-double. In a thrilling 120-115 Chicago Bulls victory over the Atlanta Hawks, Thurmond delivered an awe-inspiring stat line: 22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists, and 12 blocks. This remarkable performance set the bar for…
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Kawhi out indefinitely
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will be out indefinitely to begin the 2024-25 campaign due to the lingering inflammation in his righ…
Liberty stun Lynx in Game 3 of WNBA Finals
Sabrina Ionescu made a 3-pointer from 28 feet with a second remaining that gave the Liberty an 80-77 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Wedn…
DiVincenzo, Rick Brunson separated after Wolves-Knicks preseason game
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo and New York Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson had a brief but tense exchange after a presea…
The NBA’s Rise to Surpass Major League Baseball in Popularity
For much of the 20th century, Major League Baseball (MLB) reigned supreme as America’s pastime. However, the landscape of American sports has shifted significantly in recent decades. The National Basketball Association (NBA), once trailing in popularity, has surged ahead of MLB in terms of cultural relevance, global reach, and appeal to younger audiences. This shift…
Lynx win Game 1 vs Liberty in WNBA Finals
The Minnesota Lynx rallied from 18 points down for a dramatic 95-93 overtime victory over the New York Liberty in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals….
Danny Green retires from NBA
Veteran swingman Danny Green is retiring from the NBA after 15 seasons, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Green confirmed his decision …
NBA will play games in China again
NBA commissioner Adam Silver wants China to host games again.
“I think we will bring back games to China at some point,” Silver said Thur…
11 Sports Teams Across the Big Four Leagues Whose Names Don’t End in ‘S’
In the world of professional sports, most teams have names that end with an “S.” This trend fits naturally with team identities that evoke a group or a collective entity—think Cowboys, Patriots, or Lakers. However, there are a select few teams in the major American leagues whose names break from this convention. Let’s explore 11…
Aaron Rodgers becomes 9th QB with 60K passing yards
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers topped 60,000 career passing yards during Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings in London, bec…