American Sports

Jokic dominates as Denver edge Clippers

Nikola Jokic scored 29 points and Aaron Gordon added 25 as the Nuggets edged the Los Angeles Clippers 112-110 in an overtime thriller in Denver. The New York Knicks put together a 21-0 scoring run in their 40-point fourth quarter to pull away for a 123-112 victory over the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden. […]

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Seahawks listening to offers for Sam Howell

The Seattle Seahawks are listening to trade offers for quarterback Sam Howell, as the team assesses its depth at the position following a series of offseason moves. According to ESPN, interest in Howell has grown after Seattle re-signed Drew Lock last week to potentially back up new starting quarterback Sam Darnold. The Seahawks also have […]

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Ohtani out as Dodgers face Rangers

Shohei Ohtani is away from the Los Angeles Dodgers as he awaits the birth of his first child. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed before Friday night’s series opener against the Texas Rangers that Ohtani is on Major League Baseball’s paternity list and is currently with his wife. “He and Mamiko are expecting at some point. That’s […]

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Heat and Grizzlies take final spots in the NBA playoffs

Tyler Herro scored 30 points as the Miami Heat reached the NBA playoffs with a thrilling 123-114 overtime defeat of the Atlanta Hawks in their Eastern Conference play-in clash on Friday. The Heat, which recovered from a 10-game losing streak in March to reach the play-in, will now face top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in the opening […]

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Ryan Garcia targets Cinco de Mayo crown

Ryan Garcia is back and focused on redemption as he prepares for his return to the ring on May 2 in Times Square, New York. The 26-year-old will face former WBA junior welterweight titleholder Rolando “Rolly” Romero for the WBA’s secondary welterweight belt in a high-profile bout that symbolizes a new chapter in Garcia’s tumultuous […]

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Whittaker returns after controversial Cameron draw

Liam Cameron is a man transformed since his controversial draw with rising star Ben Whittaker last October. That first encounter was expected to be a routine win for Whittaker, but Cameron had other ideas, pushing the Olympic silver medallist to his limits before the fight ended in chaos. Whittaker started the bout sharply, showcasing his […]

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Bears lock in defense with $20m extension

The Chicago Bears have secured a key piece of their defense, agreeing to a two-year, $20 million contract extension with linebacker T.J. Edwards, including $16.6 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network. Edwards, who signed a three-year, $19.5 million deal with the Bears ahead of the 2023 season, has been a consistent presence in the lineup. […]

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Heat scorch Bulls, Mavericks upset Kings

Tyler Herro scored 38 points as the Miami Heat cruised past the Chicago Bulls 109-90 to keep their NBA playoff hopes alive on Wednesday. Miami point guard Herro led from the front in a wire-to-wire victory that eliminated Chicago from postseason contention and sends the Heat into a winner-take-all clash against the Atlanta Hawks on […]

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Kerr pushes for shorter NBA season

Stephen Curry remains one of the NBA’s biggest attractions. His deep shooting range, slick ball-handling, and infectious joy for the game still draw crowds who arrive early just to watch his warmup routines. Yet, for more than two years, fans in New Orleans missed out on that experience. Curry sat out four straight games in […]

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Injury forces Logan Couture to end career

San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture has officially ended his playing career after a prolonged and painful battle with injury, closing the book on a memorable 15-year run with the franchise. The 36-year-old forward, flanked by Sharks general manager Mike Grier, spoke to media at SAP Center on Tuesday, reflecting on the groin-related condition that […]

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Gordon becomes NFL’s highest-paid slot corner

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon has secured his future in the Windy City after signing a three-year, $40 million contract extension, with $31.25 million guaranteed. The deal, reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, makes Gordon the NFL’s highest-paid slot cornerback with an average annual value of $13.3 million. Gordon, 25, becomes the second member of the […]

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Volkanovski backs Evloev for title shot

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and his team are open to undefeated contender Movsar Evloev getting the next shot at the title. Volkanovski (27-5 MMA, 14-4 UFC) regained his belt in dominant fashion with a unanimous decision win over Diego Lopes at UFC 314 in Miami. Despite the quick turnaround from his previous loss, Volkanovski […]

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