Is Anything Possible?—The Week in Green
There is a moment between seasons in sports, a springtime that occurs even in fall, when the previous season has been set firmly in the past and the upcoming season hasn’t started…
Kellen Moore assigns blame for Saints' showing in 'MNF' loss to Falcons
The Falcons spoiled the Saints' fun by notching a 45-24 blowout win that dropped New Orleans to 1-3 on the season.
Lakers vs. Warriors Preview: Building off a strong start
After a dominant performance in the preseason opener in Sacramento, the Lakers head to San Francisco for the second night of a back-to-back against the Warriors on Tuesday. This w…
Timberwolves 116, Bucks 97: Basketball is Back, Baby!
Folks, you know the movie The Polar Express? The silver bells are ringing, and even though I doubted the summer would ever end, I can hear the sleigh arriving. The good news? Bask…
Lakers dethrone Kings in preseason opener
The Lakers began their preseason with a 127-103 win over the Kings on Monday night. They led by as much as 33 points and shot 50% from the field and 45.5% from behind the arc. Los…
'MNF' takeaways: Bijan Robinson, Falcons spoil 20th anniversary 'Domecoming' in rout of Saints
The Atlanta Falcons entered a tough road environment on "Monday Night Football" and came away with a statement 45-24 win over the division rival New Orleans Saints.
Former Broadcaster Braiden Bell Trying to Regain Trail Blazers Position
The saga of the Portland Trail Blazers and disgraced play-by-play broadcaster Braiden Bell continued onward through another surprise twist today. The Blazers hired Bell four days …
The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks to throw the most touchdowns through the first four weeks of a season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Lakers Notes: Backcourt, Preseason Injuries, Thiero, Storylines
The Lakers are entering the first year of their new era built around the high-scoring guard combination of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. However, head coach JJ Redick is currentl…
Pistons vs. Suns final score: Detroit bench dominates second half to steal one from Suns
Welcome to the NBA, Ebuka Okorie. The rookie guard selected 17th overall had quite an eventful first preseason game in the NBA. After not playing at all through three quarters and…
Suns JAM Session Podcast: First Day of Suns School
The original post-game podcast on Planet Purple! Watch it right here! Listen to the latest podcast episode of the Suns JAM Session Podcast below. Stay up to date on every episode,…
Raptors Notes: Murray-Boyles, Leonard, Barnes, Guards
After a hot-and-cold start, Collin Murray-Boyles emerged as one of the more exciting rookies in last year’s loaded draft class. The versatile big man, whom the Raptors selected ni…
Game Recap: The Suns showed us plenty before giving it all back in 109-107 loss to Detroit
On an early October evening, we finally arrived at a destination we’ve been pining for since late April. And while the game ultimately doesn’t count toward the standings, Monday n…
76ers 120, Knicks 97: Scenes from a sleepy scrimmage
Real fans watch preseason games, these half-hearted scrimmages in which stars tend to lollygag, and the guys fighting for roster or rotation consideration tend to play as you’d ex…
Practice Notes: Holiday Speaks, Scoot for Training Camp MVP, and More
The Portland Trail Blazers got back in the practice facility Monday morning as they prepare for their fast-approaching preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors on Wednes…
Hawks have strong second half, but lose 132-123 to Grizzlies in first preseason game
The Atlanta Hawks were in action on Monday evening to face the Memphis Grizzlies for their first preseason game. This was the first time that fans were able to see the team in act…
Walker Kessler, Austin Reaves out vs. Kings in preseason opener
It was unlikely the Lakers were going to be at full strength in their preseason opener — or in any exhibition game — on Monday. In the first contest of a back-to-back and three ga…
Eagles get major Saquon Barkley injury update after hamstring setback
The Philadelphia Eagles may have had the worst loss of any team in Week 5 when they blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to the Los Angeles Rams.
Packers vs. Bears: Green Bay could use some more from Matt LaFleur
It's one of the oldest rivalries in professional sports and the NFL's longest-running one, stemming all the way back to 1921.
Jason Kidd To Join ESPN As Analyst
Former Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has settled on his next gig, as he is preparing to join ESPN as a studio analyst, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports (via Twitter). Kidd, …
Steph Curry reminds us that preseason results don’t matter
The Golden State Warriors lost their preseason opener on Sunday in Honolulu, falling 104-101 to the LA Clippers in a game that came down to the wire. If you want to dismiss the re…
Minor Roster Moves: Wizards, Magic, Bulls
The Wizards have signed free agent forward/center Skal Labissiere to an Exhibit 10 contract, the team announced today (via Twitter). Washington waived Jazian Gortman to create a r…
Seahawks adding running back depth with signing of Joe Mixon
Joe Mixon hasn't taken a snap in an NFL game since January 18, 2025, when he rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown in the postseason. Injuries caused him to miss the entire 2025 se…
Eagles HC Nick Sirianni explains unusual London travel decision before Jaguars game
Sirianni laid out the Philadelphia Eagles' plan for their Week 5 trip to London on Monday, a day after a 24-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams left them 2-2 and on a two-game losing …