Donovan Mitchell got buckets, Aaron Gordon logged increased minutes, and LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers were motivated by prize money during the NBA in-season tournament group stage.
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Preview: CFP stakes and matchups to watch in conference title games
Conference championships are one thing, but a chance to make the College Football Playoff is in play for a handful of teams playing this weekend.
FAQ: How Mark Cuban and the Adelsons have pushed for sports betting in Texas
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and the Adelson family have sought to influence sports betting and Texas.
How Antoine Griezmann regained his form and won back Atletico fans
In one of the biggest comeback stories of LaLiga in recent seasons, Griezmann has become a star again.
2023 NCAA volleyball tournament preview: Surprise seed, toughest road, player to watch, picks
Teams have their eyes on Tampa, Florida, in mid-December as the NCAA volleyball postseason gets underway Thursday.
Inside the highly anticipated return of Angel Reese
After a four-game absence, Reese will be reunited with Kim Mulkey and LSU. With the way the Tigers’ season has gone so far, who knows what to expect?
Mamba mentality? John Wick mentality? How Texas embraced the hate and started thriving
The Longhorns, in their last season before moving to the SEC, embraced the hate en route to the Big 12 title game.
‘This isn’t the 11 herbs and spices’: Why are the New York Knicks suing the Toronto Raptors?
Thousands of allegedly stolen files, James Dolan and a tension-filled history between two NBA franchises: Here’s everything you need to know about the legal war between the Knicks and the Raptors — and where it goes from here.
Ranking best upcoming fights: From Prograis-Haney to Wilder’s return
Nick Parkinson takes a look at the best fights in the next two months and shares his thoughts on the matchups.
PGA commish: Saudi deal deadline ‘firm target’
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan hopes to reach a potential alliance with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and a deal with at least one other investor before the end of the year.
