The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off their gutsiest win of the 2020s. Lets celebrate before getting nervous about Game 6 on Friday.
All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.
21 … [+4153 chars]

Strus is becoming one of the greatest Cleveland role players ever.

Fear the Sword

Player Grades: Cavs vs Pistons Game 5 - Max Strus goes nuclear - Fear The Sword

Two more games on the Philadelphia Eagles 2026 schedule have been leaked and theyre both primetime matchups. This news was first reported by @OzzyNFL and Ryan Fowler.
The Eagles are scheduled to pla… [+750 chars]

Bleeding Green Nation

Eagles schedule leaks: Two primetime games revealed - Bleeding Green Nation

Amid a push to eliminate tanking, NBA commissioner Adam Silver and league officials are eyeing a format that could punish teams for intentionally losing. 
One way, he explained, is by not allowing t… [+2549 chars]

Amid a push to eliminate tanking, NBA commissioner Adam Silver and league officials are eyeing a format that could punish teams for intentionally losing.

Bleacher Report

Adam Silver Explains New NBA Draft Lottery Format, Says League Has Authority to Change Odds - Bleacher Report

OG Anunoby is making progress. 
For the first time since he suffered a mild right hamstring strain late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the 76ers, the standout two-way wing to… [+2574 chars]

New York Post

OG Anunoby takes key step for Knicks in hamstring injury recovery - New York Post

UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- The WNBA and NBA board of governors have unanimously approved the sale and relocation of the Connecticut Sun franchise from the Mohegan Tribe to Houston Rockets owner Tilman J. F… [+5046 chars]

The WNBA and NBA Board of Governors have unanimously approved the sale and relocation of the Connecticut Sun franchise from the Mohegan Tribe to Rockets owner Tilman J. Fertitta.

ESPN

WNBA, NBA approve Sun sale to Fertitta, relocation to Houston - ESPN

WASHINGTON (AP) The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from countries that have qualified for the World Cup and have bought tickets for the soccer tournament pay a… [+4501 chars]

The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from countries that have qualified for the World Cup and have bought tickets for the soccer tournament pay as much as $15,000 in bonds to enter the United States. The department impose…

Associated Press

Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won't have to pay bonds to enter US - AP News

The Dolphins wanted to keep running back DeVon Achane around. And they will.
Per multiple reports, the two sides have worked out a four-year extension. Coupled with the one year left on his rookie d… [+822 chars]

Reports differ on the new-money APY; either way, he's now No. 3 among all running backs.

NBCSports.com

Dolphins, RB De’Von Achane agree to four-year extension - NBC Sports

Alvaro Cortes made his Barcelona debut on Wednesday night against Alaves and admitted it was the happiest day of his life despite his team being beaten 1-0.
The youngster also revealed what manager … [+1206 chars]

The youngster spoke out after his first appearance.

Barca Blaugranes

Alvaro Cortes reveals what Hansi Flick told him before Barcelona debut - Barca Blaugranes

9 of 15Height (no shoes): 6'2"Weight: 185.8 lbsWingspan: 6'7"Standing reach: 8'2½"
Learning Darius Acuff Jr.'s measurements was a top priority for lottery teams in Chicago. Seeing 6'2", 185.8 pounds… [+980 chars]

Every year, the NBA Draft Combine gives prospects a chance to change their draft stock in front of dozens of front offices — through measurements, athletic testing, scrimmages and closed-door interviews. The 2026 Combine wrapped up its scrimmage sessions on W…

Winners and Losers from 2026 NBA Combine Measurements and Scrimmages - Bleacher Report

Seventeen weeks from tonight, the 2026 NFL season will begin. It will reportedly begin the same way the 2025 NFL season ended.
Jordan Schultz reports that the Seahawks will host the Patriots on Wedn… [+1162 chars]

The 2026 season reportedly will start the way the 2025 season ended.

Report: Seahawks will host Patriots to start the season - NBC Sports

The personal injury attorney says “it’s a mistake” to build a new stadium in the Tampa Bay area.

Tampa Bay Times

John Morgan says Rays are headed to Orlando if Tampa stadium deal fails - Tampa Bay Times

AJ vs Darryn.
That is the popular talking point in NBA draft circles right now, with BYUs AJ Dybantsa and Kansas Darryn Peterson most likely to go 1-2 in next months NBA draft.
Dukes Cameron Boozer… [+9326 chars]

Where will Dybantsa end up? Who will the Jazz pick at No. 2? How long will it take for Saunders to hear his name called?

Deseret News

What the latest NBA mock drafts are predicting for the Utah Jazz, AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders - Deseret News

The third season of the Netflix series "Quarterback" will feature Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders, Joe Flacco of the Cincinnati Bengals, Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cam… [+1815 chars]

The Netflix series is back for its third season and will showcase quarterbacks from the Titans, Bengals, Commanders and Buccaneers.

From Jayden Daniels to Joe Flacco: 'Quarterback' reveals Season 3 cast - ESPN

Life is officially imitating art for Dani Rojas from Ted Lasso.
Cristo Fernández, who stars as the beloved AFC Richmond forward in the hit Apple TV+ series led by Jason Sudeikis, has signed a profes… [+1416 chars]

Cristo Fernández, who portrays the forward for AFC Richmond in the Apple TV+ series, has signed a contract to play professional soccer in real life.

Hollywood Reporter

For ‘Ted Lasso’ Star, Football Is — Now Really — Life! - The Hollywood Reporter

Speaking to reporters at his end-of-season press conference on Tuesday, Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka confirmed that the team would welcome back LeBron James if he wants to re… [+4015 chars]

Rob Pelinka expressed interest in re-signing both LeBron James and Austin Reaves, plus more on the Lakers.

hoopsrumors.com

Lakers Notes: LeBron, Reaves, Doncic, Front Office - Hoops Rumors

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died Monday. He was 29. The official cause of death for Clarke is still to be determined.
However, TMZ reports that Clarkes death is being investigated as a … [+1646 chars]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died earlier this week. A potential cause of death has been identified.

PennLive

Potential cause of death revealed after NBA player dies at 29 - PennLive.com

The NFLs relationship with Netflix has been expanded and extended.
Via Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal, Netflix announced that it has revised its deal with the league to run through the 2029-… [+949 chars]

The NFL's relationship with Netflix has been expanded — and extended.

Netflix, NFL extend current deal through 2029-30 season - NBC Sports

NEWTON SQUARE, PA With less than 12 hours until the start of the 108th PGA Championship, who do I think will play well and win the Wanamaker trophy?
Scottie Scheffler.
Surprised? Of course not. The… [+2748 chars]

NEWTON SQUARE, PA – With less than 12 hours until the start of the 108th PGA Championship, who do I think will play well and win the Wanamaker trophy?

Pgachampionship.com

Best Bets at Aronimink - PGA Championship

On Tuesday, we learned that the Kansas City Chiefs 2026 season will open with a Monday Night Football contest against the Denver Broncos in Arrowhead Stadium. The game will cap off Week 1, taking pla… [+3277 chars]

Which way do you think the advantage goes in having the Kansas City Chiefs battle the Denver Broncos right out of the gate?