Maverick Carter, the business partner of NBA superstar LeBron James, is now playing a key role in a big initiative. A group of investors is trying to raise a staggering $5 billion to start a new international basketball league. This league aims to be a rival to the NBA by having six men's teams and
The Indiana Fever, led by the talented Caitlin Clark, are set to start practicing in a brand-new facility in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. The $78 million Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center is scheduled to open its doors before the 2027 WNBA season. This state-of-the-art practice facility
Last week, the NBA had to cancel a few games due to the wildfires in Los Angeles and bad weather in Atlanta. On Wednesday, the league announced new dates for some of those games. This change affects nine teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets,
If you're a sports enthusiast looking to test your knowledge, you've got a new challenge on your hands: the NYT Connections: Sports Edition. This beta puzzle is designed to see if you’ve got what it takes to remember some tough trivia. The yellow group is likely the easiest, with a hint like "0-0, o
Things are heating up in the NBA! Star player Jimmy Butler has told the Miami Heat's president, Pat Riley, that he won't be signing a new deal with the team. This news comes after Butler's seven-game suspension for expressing his lack of joy playing for Miami. The trade deadline is approaching fast,
For Caitlin Clark, life is tough. The 22-year-old WNBA Rookie of the Year has faced many challenges. The recent arrest of a Texas man for stalking her highlights the importance of mental health, a topic Clark has long supported. Just one day later, her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, was echoing this m
Michael Cooper, a native of Pasadena, had a remarkable career with the Lakers, winning five championships. In January 2025, he achieved an honor every athlete dreams of – his jersey number, 21, was retired and displayed in the Lakers’ rafters, joining the likes of Magic Johnson and James Worthy. Whi
Last month, the Kings made a controversial decision to let go of their head coach, Mike Brown. Since then, they've been on a roll, winning six straight games. Tonight, they're set to face the Bulls, but there's a worry: their star player, De'Aaron Fox, might not play due to a glute injury. Fox has m
Pat Riley, a basketball legend, has been chasing greatness for nearly six decades. He's done it as a player, coach, and now as an executive. But he admits that this lifelong pursuit has come at a price. Recently, he opened up about the sacrifices he's made, including his health and relationships, on
Spire Motorsports is cooking up some excitement for the 2025 season. With racing legends like Rodney Childers and Matt McCall joining the team, and a mix of young and experienced drivers like Justin Haley, Carson Hocevar, and Michael McDowell, Spire is definitely turning heads. But they've also been
