60-year-old man dies after brawl at Vermont middle school basketball game

A 60-year-old man died on Tuesday night after a brawl broke out among spectators during a middle school basketball game at the Alburgh Community Education Center in Alburgh, Vermont. During the game between Alburgh and St. Albans middle schools, Russell Giroux, 60, suffered critical injuries as a participant in the fight. Parents stormed the court […]

James Foglio  •  01 Feb 2023
Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert (groin), Taurean Prince (ankle) questionable vs. Warriors

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (sore right groin) and forward Taurean Prince (left ankle sprain) are questionable for Wednesday night’s home game against the Golden State Warriors. Gobert has missed nine games so far this season, whereas Prince has been out for a total of 24. Karl-Anthony Towns (right calf strain) and Jordan McLaughlin (left […]

James Foglio  •  01 Feb 2023
Nets’ Ben Simmons (knee), T.J. Warren (leg) out vs. Celtics

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (left knee soreness) and forward T.J. Warren (lower leg) have been downgraded to out for Wednesday night’s road game against the Boston Celtics. Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said Simmons’ left knee is “showing signs of progress.” This will be the third straight game the three-time All-Star has missed. Kevin Durant […]

James Foglio  •  01 Feb 2023
Nikola Jokic averaging triple-double numbers, bolsters MVP case

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is now averaging 25.1 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 10 assists through 44 starts this season, and the four-time All-NBA member is attempting to become the first player since Larry Bird (1984-86) to win three straight MVP awards. In Tuesday’s 122-113 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, the five-time All-Star became […]

James Foglio  •  01 Feb 2023
Lakers’ Rui Hachimura chose No. 28 for Kobe, Gianna Bryant

Last Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Kendrick Nunn to the Washington Wizards for Rui Hachimura and three second-round draft picks, and one thing the fourth-year wing marked off his check list was picking No. 28 for Kobe and Gianna Bryant. In an interview with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith on his “Know Mercy” podcast, Hachimura […]

James Foglio  •  01 Feb 2023
Nick Wright of First Things First says more hype by NBA media about Steph Curry than LeBron James

Nick Wright of First Things First believes there was more hype by the NBA media about Steph Curry approaching the 3-point record last season than there’s been about LeBron James breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. “So, I want to talk about LeBron this season momentarily, and then the big picture thing,” said Wright. “The […]

James Foglio  •  01 Feb 2023
Pistons granted $5.276 million disabled player exception for Cade Cunningham’s season-ending injury

The Detroit Pistons have been granted a $5.276 million disabled player exception for Cade Cunningham’s season-ending shin injury, according to sources. On Dec. 16, Cunningham was ruled out for the remainder of the 2022-23 season after suffering a stress fracture in his left shin. Of course, the second-year guard sustained the injury in a 128-112 […]

James Foglio  •  31 Jan 2023
WATCH: Isaac Okoro sings ‘Take Me To Church’ in Cavaliers’ hot tub

Watch as Isaac Okoro sings “Take Me To Church” by Hozier in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ hot tub. Fellow teammate Darius Garland filmed the 2020 fifth overall pick as he chilled in the sauna. It was a hilarious rendition on Hozier’s hit single. “Take me to church, I’ll worship like a dog at the shrine of […]

James Foglio  •  31 Jan 2023
Lakers superstar LeBron James (left ankle) available vs. Knicks

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James (left ankle sprain) was upgraded to probable for Tuesday night’s road game against the New York Knicks. This will be James’ first game at Madison Square Garden since January 2020. The 19-time All-Star has missed 11 games so far this season. Anthony Davis (right foot stress reaction) is listed […]

James Foglio  •  31 Jan 2023