Nov 13, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (1) shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images For a little while Wednesday night, the Brooklyn Nets looked like the team most expected them to be this season. And the Nets…
Nov 12, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Illinois-Chicago Flames forward Filip Skobalj (50) defends Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Nick Martinelli figured prominently into Northwestern’s outlook before the season. With running mate Brooks Barnhizer still working through a foot injury, however, Martinelli is…
Nov 13, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images Superstars LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama will battle for the first time this season when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the San Antonio…
Jannik Sinner celebrates after defeating Taylor Fritz in the men’s singles final of the 2024 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York on Sept. 8, 2024. Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz are moving on to the semifinal round of the Nitto ATP Finals after securing victories…
Nov 13, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) dunks against the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images It is rare when a team can feature two defensive-minded wings capable of dismantling an opponent’s game plan. That the Houston Rockets have two such players…
Nov 10, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone reacts in the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The Denver Nuggets are rolling. Now, they are also well rested. The Nuggets have had four days off since they won their fifth straight game —…
November 13, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots the basketball against Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Playing the Thunder typically isn’t a way for struggling shooters to regain their rhythm, but Devin Booker and the Phoenix…
Nov 9, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) reacts after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Alex Ovechkin has drawn a lot of attention in his quest for Wayne Gretzky’s goal-scoring record. Ovechkin is 31 behind The…
Nov 13, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Hockey Club center Nick Bjugstad (17) celebrates with the bench after scoring a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images The wait to buy official Utah Hockey Club jerseys finally ends Friday, a few hours before…
Nov 12, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) shoots as Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin (11) defends during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images The Orlando Magic ride a four-game winning streak into their NBA Cup East Group A matchup at home on Friday with…
