Charles Barkley Blasts Knicks During Head Coaching Search originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The New York Knicks started their offseason off with a bang as they decided to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau just three days after their playoff exit.
This was a shocking decision as many expected the Knicks to run it back with Thibodeau manning the sidelines next season after he helped lead them to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000.
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💣 Milan to sign a top striker: Retegui, Vlahovic or Núñez, Modric visits ⏰
Milan is ready to shake up the summer transfer market with a clear mission: to find a top-notch striker for the new era signed by Massimiliano Allegri.
According to Sky Sport, the Rossoneri management is evaluating various options to strengthen the attack and also the defense, with important names already on the notebook.
INDIANAPOLIS — As Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti turned the corner of the concourse in the bowels of Gainbridge Fieldhouse, following a 116-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, a look of concern covered the face of one of the smartest men in basketball.
This is what the Pacers do. This is what they have been doing. They make opponents uncomfortable, and the Thunder, now trailing the best-of-seven championship series, 2-1, are as uncomfortable as they have been all season.
Top Transfer Portal Forward Lands in WCC at his Fifth School in Five Years originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Barely a week after landing Wake Forest transfer guard Ty-Laur Johnson, Steve Lavin and the San Diego Toreros struck again – this time securing a commitment from well-travelled forward Bradley Ezewiro.
The move is pending a waiver from the NCAA for a fifth year of eligibility, although it is likely to be approved as the 6’8 forward only appeared in seven games as a freshman at LSU in 2021-22.
Kevin Durant Loses Thunder Record to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Amid NBA Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Oklahoma City Thunder looked to take control of the NBA Finals in Game 3 on the road after winning Game 2 at home over the Indiana Pacers by a comfortable margin.
Game 3 on Wednesday was relatively close throughout, but the Pacers pulled away late and claimed a 116-107 win to take a 2-1 series lead.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, this year’s league MVP, however, didn’t have a typical performance.
One of the positional questions for the Arizona Cardinals in their starting lineup is at right guard. Will Hernandez remains a free agent and perhaps could return after he has fully recovered from his torn ACL, but we do appear to have some answers for the position.
Manning the first-team right guard position is 2024 third-round pick Isaiah Adams. While head coach Jonathan Gannon has not said that specifically, we do have references to it.
National CFB Analyst Turns Heads With Surprising Big 12 Rankings for 2025 originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The top team in the Big 12 for 2025 may not be the team you think it is. According to national college football analyst Phil Steele, the Baylor Bears are tied for No. 1 with the Utah Utes and Iowa State Cyclones.
Baylor is coming off an 8-5 season in 2024 and winner of six of their last seven games. The Bears lost to LSU 44-31 in the Texas Bowl.
According to Steele, there is a logjam for fourth place among Arizona State, Kansas State, and Texas Tech.
Among the centers the Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly been interested in or have tried to acquire in recent months, Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz ranks somewhere near the top of that list.
At age 23, he is a monstrous rebounder and shot-blocker, and while he isn’t an offensive threat, he can convert lob passes into easy baskets near the rim.
He was apparently unavailable via trade prior to February’s trade deadline, but according to a recent report, the Jazz will be open to trade talks involving him.
Travis Hunter’s Madden Rating Raises Rare Questions originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Two years ago, a Reddit poster on r/Madden asked, “Why do people care about Madden ratings?”
Another replied: “Some people like seeing what EA thinks of their favorite player.”
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter will debut in Madden 26 with an overall rating of 76 — out of a possible 99.
The Oklahoma City Thunder fell apart late in their 116-107 Game 3 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. The former is now in a 2-1 series hole in the 2025 NBA Finals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled with 24 points. Meanwhile, Jalen Williams stepped up with an efficient 26 points. Chet Holmgren also had a 20-point double-double.
Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton had a near-22-point triple-double. Pasal Siakam finished with 21 points and six rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin stepped up with an unlikely 27 points off the bench.