Commanders' loss to Colts shows why QB1 Jayden Daniels must return ASAP
The Washington Commanders hope Daniels continues to heal rapidly.
Bears HC Ben Johnson got creative with Week 4 starting QB decision
The Chicago Bears are in action Sunday afternoon against the New York Jets, once again without starting quarterback Caleb Williams. This left head coach Ben Johnson with a decisio…
Eagles' Saquon Barkley exits game against Rams with hamstring injury
The Philadelphia Eagles have been a mess to start the season.
The Official Doggelgangers of the 2026-27 Minnesota Timberwolves
We are 17 days away from the Wolves finally lacing up and hitting the court for real, so I thought what better way to put a tidy bow on an especially eventful offseason this year …
Commanders get another injury update on Marcus Mariota during London game
In the first quarter, Mariota had to exit the game after being sacked and rolled on by Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu.
Southeast Notes: Giannis, Heat, Cain, Magic, Schröder
It was only one preseason game, but Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered an encouraging performance in the Heat’s exhibition over Toronto in Quebec City on Saturday, writes Anthony Chi…
Celtics Charleston training camp notebook: yoga, an unlikely vet, and new coaches
CHARLESTON — For the first time in nearly a decade, the Celtics are hosting a portion of their preseason training camp on the road: in Charleston, South Carolina, at The Citadel. …
Football games today: Full NFL schedule of matchups on TV for Week 4
The NFL season is already heading into Week 4, and at this point, a handful of teams are rising to the top.
Extension Candidate: Brandon Miller
This is the second installment in our 2026 series examining players who are prime candidates for rookie scale contract extensions. This series will explore the player’s strengths …
Knicks Notes: Diawara, Guards, Alvarado, Preseason Opener
The Knicks are hoping 2025 second-round pick Mohamed Diawara will continue to improve in his second season after a solid rookie campaign in which he received rotation minutes at t…
Knicks Bulletin: ‘I think he has endless upside’
Paying homage to my biggest brain fart… Would you believe the Knicks play basketball tomorrow!? Here’s the latest from around Tarrytown and those places. Mike Brown On Mohamed Dia…
Inside the Suns: Media Day reactions, Khaman Maluach, Luke Kennard
Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest iss…
Minnesota Timberwolves: Starter Report Card Preview
Grades are an imperfect metric, but they are a widely shared cultural reference point. As a former teacher, the A-F grading system is baked into my brain. A few years ago, I creat…
Open Thread: Tobias Harris trained with George Gervin
Tobias Harris joining the Spurs seems like a perfect summer acquisition, and it just got better. Tobias Harris described his bond with George Gervin: “When I was young, I used to …
2026-27 Atlanta Hawks player preview: The two-ways
As we embark on a new Hawks season, it’s time to preview the members that will shape the next nine months or so. The Hawks have all three of their two-way spots filled, but these …
Warriors Notes: Horford, Williams, Niang, Preseason Opener
The health issue that has Kristaps Porzingis sidelined indefinitely helps to explain why the Warriors were so eager to bring back Al Horford for his 20th NBA season, writes Monte …
Lakers Notes: Thybulle, Two-Way Players, LaRavia, James
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are expected to be the leaders of the Lakers’ offense this season, and an aggressive group of wing defenders is getting them ready for that role, Ben…
Bulls Notes: Powell, Wilson, Buzelis, Essengue
Norman Powell has accumulated a lot of knowledge during his 11 NBA seasons that will make him a valuable leader on a young Bulls team, writes Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic. Powell …
Sixers Notes: Embiid, LeBron, Philon, Hukporti
The most eye-catching thing about the Sixers’ intrasquad scrimmage Saturday morning wasn’t all the new talent on the court, writes Tony Jones of The Athletic. Joel Embiid overshad…
Celtics Notes: George, Tatum, Mitchell, Pritchard, Mazzulla
It’s probably not realistic to expect Paul George to replace Jaylen Brown’s production at age 36, but his fit alongside Jayson Tatum will be important in determining the Celtics’ …
3 Suns preseason storylines I can’t wait to watch unfold
48 hours. That’s all that stands between you, me, and Phoenix Suns basketball. Sure, preseason basketball doesn’t count toward the standings, but Monday afternoon will provide our…
Lakers Training Camp Notebook: Chris Mañon ‘fantastic’ in practice
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers play basketball in just two days when they travel to Sacramento for their first preseason game on Monday. While the team has been hard at work…
Heat Notes: Larsson, Giannis, Haslem, Portis, Donaldson
Pelle Larsson earned a substantial raise with his play last season, but the impact of the four-year extension he recently signed didn’t register right away, Ira Winderman of the S…
Insider shuts down bizarre Puka Nacua conspiracy theory
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is returning to the field Sunday, but his two-game absence apparently created enough room for a much stranger explanation to take hold.