The Washington Wizards got out to as good of a start as any team in the NBA, shocking the masses to take first place in the Eastern Conference through the first month of the season. Following Thursday's loss to the Miami Heat, the Wizards have surrendered their spot atop of the East, failing to pick […]

Patriots fans always thought that Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo — affectionately known as "Jimmy GQ" — were the closest things to models that they would ever see at the quarterback position. But now, they have an actual model leading their quarterback room. That would be Mac Jones. No, we're not kidding.Jones may be better […]

There was a moment in the first half, not even 20 minutes into the United States’ World Cup qualifier at Jamaica, that American midfielder Yunus Musah gathered the ball in the center of the field at Independence Park and contemplated one of his favored rampages toward the opposing goal. He had demolished Mexico with his […]

Twenty-five years later, this much is clear: “Space Jam” was not our jam. But since its debut on Nov. 15, 1996, the iconic movie to kids of the ’90s (looking at you, Ken Griffey III) has found its way into Sporting News’ world.Back in the day? Not so much. In fact, the first and only […]

As the NBA has grown in popularity, so has the influence of its players. In recent years, members of the basketball community have raised their voices and stepped up their efforts in advancing social justice. One particular date served as a major turning point in the NBA's movement. On Aug. 23, 2020, Jacob Blake, a […]

It might not erase memories of last year's Eastern Conference Finals, but it could kickstart a sputtering start to the season. The Atlanta Hawks snapped a six-game losing streak in emphatic style, blowing out the Milwaukee Bucks 120-100 at State Farm Arena. The win was a continuation of a gauntlet schedule for the Hawks, with […]

The Charlotte Hornets were clinging to a 99-98 lead with five minutes to play against Golden State. The easily excitable Hornets play-by-play caller Eric Collins was crackling with anticipation on every dribble in what was looming as a memorable early season win.Despite the hope in the building from the home crowd, you looked at the […]