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The​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Detroit Pistons had a nine-point lead with less than three minutes to play in Game 5. They were really that close to gaining control of the series. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers were quite simply continuing to do the same …

The Golden State Warriors had hoped to move up in last week’s NBA Draft Lottery. They stayed put at No. 11. It was not the outcome the organization was looking for, particularly with one of the deepest draft classes in …

One of the great attractions of NFL football, or of football in general, is the inherent competition that goes into the sport. Every Sunday (or Monday, or Thursday, or now sometimes Wednesday, Friday and Saturday), teams line up, knock each …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers recently parted ways with a pair of veteran running backs, Michael Wiley and Owen Wright, and we now know the impetus may have been an impressive tryout at rookie minicamp by undrafted free agent Kadarius Calloway. …

Game 5 of the second-round series between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Michigan was shaping up to be a comfortable win for the home team. Jalen Duren, Cade Cunningham, and the Pistons were on pace to prevent …

This offseason, head coach Aaron Glenn cleaned out most of his staff on the New York Jets. That included offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand, who was set to enter his second season with the team. At the end of January, seemingly …

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been dubbed the “free-throw merchant” for his propensity to get to the foul line. Yet, Luka Doncic led the NBA in free-throw attempts (10.1) this past regular season, while the Los Angeles Lakers …

The UFC has re-signed light heavyweight striker Junior Tafa to a new contract after he picked up an impressive knockout win at UFC Perth. Tafa’s management group at Ginnen Group Sports Management confirmed the news on Wednesday on social media. …

There may not be a more important player for the Alabama Crimson Tide offense entering the 2026 season than Ryan Coleman-Williams, and head coach Kalen DeBoer made it clear this week that he believes the star receiver is doing everything …

The Brooklyn Nets have an opportunity to bring on one of the most exciting players in the 2026 NBA Draft in Darius Acuff Jr. When the Nets go on the clock for the No. 6 pick, they’ll have a shot …

The end of Kevin Patullo’s tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles didn’t go well. After just one season as offensive coordinator, Nick Sirianni and the team relieved him of that role. That change came following the Eagles struggling on offense just …

Mike McCarthy and the Pittsburgh Steelers added a new safety to their roster Wednesday. The organization announced it signed former undrafted free agent Makari Paige to a 1-year contract. “Paige originally signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted …

Pundits have continued to link the Detroit Lions to potential interior defensive line upgrades, mostly in NFL free agency. The Lions, though, appear to have confidence that second-year lineman Tyleik Williams is ready to emerge in a bigger role. Pro …

DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my husband and I bought a home together with his sister. We share the bills and chores and, for the most part, it works. We live in a nicer home than we could afford …

Over the past six months, Democrats have been more than happy to let President Donald Trump be their best campaign ad. From his ill-advised war in Iran to his ill-advised tariffs, his obvious declining mental acuity to his increasing desire …

After the Supreme Court clarified the constitutional test for gun control laws in 2022, many long-standing restrictions on the right to arms looked newly vulnerable. Second Amendment groups jumped at the opportunity, filing one lawsuit after another in cases that …

A person of interest is being questioned in the double homicide of a man who was driving for Uber and an 18-year-old basketball player who was his passenger, according to a law enforcement source. The person, a 17-year-old boy, was …

The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in four games and, since then, have just been idly watching. Their eyes might well get wide open if they saw the Game 5 showdown between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons. …

The Detroit Pistons had the Cleveland Cavaliers right where they wanted them in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. If we look at the game, they led for most of the night, played tough defense, and were one stop …

Even without A.J. Brown, the battle for roster spots at wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2026 is going to be a knock-down, drag-out fight. It’s going to be competitive enough that someone like 6-foot-6, 231-pound 3rd year wide …

The Golden State Warriors have wasted no time mapping out their offseason priorities. Steve Kerr is back on a two-year deal. Stephen Curry is expected to sign a new extension before next season begins. The organization is fully committed to …

When Jon-Eric Sullivan took over as Miami Dolphins general manager, he publicly identified the players he wanted to build around. At the time, the players he named were Pro Bowl running back De’Von Achane, All-Pros Aaron Brewer and Jordyn Brooks, …

Jannik Sinner, the No. 1-ranked male tennis player in the world, gets to compete in front of a home crowd during the 2026 Italian Open. After winning the Madrid Open earlier this month, Sinner became the first player to win …

When it comes to legendary quarterbacks in Cleveland Browns history, there really are only three (with due respect to Frank Ryan), and those are the only QBs to have surpassed 20,000 yards passing in a Browns uniform: Otto Graham, Brian …

Caitlin Clark put up 24 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists in Indiana Fever‘s 87-78 road win against the Los Angeles Sparks. She was on the court for 31 minutes. Clark has been pushing past the 30-minute mark in games …

The Philadelphia 76ers face a tall order in trying to execute a Joel Embiid trade, given that the 2023 NBA MVP has a massive three-year, $187.8M extension that kicks in during the 2026-27 season. However, NBA insider Jake Fischer has …

“Just out of curiosity . . . ” Aszure Barton said on a recent afternoon, as she asked a couple of dancers to switch places during a Hubbard Street Dance Chicago rehearsal. The swap was an attempt to balance out …

A swanky spot long anchoring Rush Street and the Gold Coast, Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse describes itself online as “a Chicago icon” that, besides its tasty Angus beef, offers “fresh fish, classic cocktails, an extensive wine list and exceptional service.” …

Since his conviction on corruption charges and a brief prison stint that followed, politicians have surely kept their distance, at least publicly, from former Chicago Ald. Edward M. Burke. Not so in two notable instances: Burke’s former City Council colleague, …