We need to wrap our minds around the idea that LeBron James may have played his last game, and even if he does return, the end is near.
Author: Dan Wolken, USA TODAY
As long as Bob Baffert keeps winning, he’ll keep getting horses despite deaths and doping
After 2-year ban from the Kentucky Derby, Bob Baffert returning to Triple Crown winners’ circle was the best bet in sports, columnist Dan Wolken writes.
Grant Williams poked the bear, and Jimmy Butler made him – and the Celtics – pay
If the Heat hold on and win this Eastern Conference finals, they may want to send Grant Williams a thank-you note.
Why Celtics are back in crisis mode after Game 1 loss to Heat and how they can strike back
The Celtics’ inability to put together a complete 48-minute effort was on display again as Jimmy Butler and the Heat stole Game 1 in Boston.
Gus Malzahn, UCF’s growing pains in Big 12 may be hard to defeat
With UCF headed to the Big 12 this season, history suggests the next few years are going to be difficult for the Knights and coach Gus Malzahn.
Of course Spurs’ tankapalooza paid off with Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes win
The perfect organization (San Antonio Spurs) getting the perfect player (Victor Wembanyama) in NBA draft lottery was entirely predictable.
Joel Embiid, James Harden fail to deliver in 76ers’ playoff loss to Celtics
After Sunday’s Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics, there should be no more delusion about where the Philadelphia 76ers stand.
Bob Huggins can’t stay at West Virginia after gleefully using a homophobic slur
This isn’t about cancel culture. This is about Bob Huggins going on a radio show and callously using a slur to describe gay people.
Mage’s magical Kentucky Derby win overshadowed by specter of animal death in the sport
Kentucky Derby winner Mage ran a magnificent race and has an inspirational story. But the deaths of seven horses hang over Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby’s fragility on display with favorite Forte’s morning scratch
“The stakes are high, always. I think all eyes are on this race,” said Forte’s owner after the horse was scratched hours before the Kentucky Derby.