7 minutes ago

Stephen A. Smith Roasts Skip Bayless Over Cowboys Trash Video

Bayless told Smith the Knicks are “the ultimate accident waiting to happen,” saying Dallas has won four Super Bowls since New York’s last title in 1973. Smith fired back that Knicks fans “knew it” when they struggled, unlike Cowboys fans. Then he played Bayless’ old meltdown, saying, “You threw your Dallas Cowboy paraphernalia in the trash.”

By Raahib Singh

28 minutes ago

Geno Auriemma Calls NCAA Expansion a Power Four Money Grab

Auriemma ripped the NCAA Tournament’s move to 76 teams, saying, “To me, this is strictly a money grab for the Power Four conferences.” The UConn coach’s comments came after the men’s and women’s basketball committees voted to expand the fields starting in 2027. The change adds a 24-team opening round before the traditional 64-team bracket.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

James Harden Blasted for Shrinking in Another Playoff Moment

On First Take, Stephen A. Smith looked into the camera and told Harden, “Your Hall-of-Fame status is on the verge of being revoked,” after another quiet playoff finish. He cited three second-half shots, zero fourth-quarter points, and more turnovers than baskets. Smith said, “It’s an APB out” for Harden in “key playoff moments,” calling the inactivity scary.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

Skip Bayless: JJ Redick Is Begging for Fouls for LeBron James

Bayless said he does not miss Luka Doncic because he does not miss “all the whining and begging,” but now James has Redick “begging for him.” He said James has “lost some of the respect of the referees” because he no longer finishes at the rim the same way. Bayless called Lakers-Thunder an “extremely footballish basketball game.”

By Raahib Singh

about 2 hours ago

OG Anunoby Warned Against Playing Through Hamstring Strain

Tim MacMohan called it “ludicrous” that Anunoby is questionable for Game 3, saying, “There’s no way O.G. Anunoby can play tonight.” He cited past hamstring injuries involving Aaron Gordon and Anunoby, saying both struggled. MacMohan said New York needs Anunoby “at his best” for a title run and playing him tonight puts him at risk for rest of the postseason.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 hours ago

WNBA’s 30th Season Opens With Three-Game Friday Slate

The WNBA’s 30th season opens Friday with three games: Connecticut at New York and Washington at expansion team Toronto at 7:30 p.m. ET, then Golden State at Seattle at 10. The Tempo debut at Coca-Cola Coliseum, while the Valkyries begin their second season on the road. Every opening-night game airs on ION as the league starts its 44-game schedule.

By Raahib Singh

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