Sports – Weekly Columnist

Dalton Knecht’s bizarre season takes another twist: All-Star showdown vs. LeBron is next

Dalton Knecht shoots a three-pointer during the NBA All-Star Rising Stars Game at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Friday night. (Jeff Haynes / NBAE via Getty Images)Dalton Knecht…

February 14, 2025

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NBA All-Star Saturday night: Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest live updates, highlights, results

NBA All-Star Saturday night is here.The action starts 8 p.m. ET Saturday on TNT with the Skills Challenge before moving on to the 3-point Contest and then the Slam Dunk…

February 14, 2025

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NBA Rising Stars: Keyonte George spoils G League party with dagger 3 to advance to All-Star tourney against LeBron James, Stephen Curry

A team of G Leaguers threatened to crash Sunday's NBA All-Star party from Friday's Rising Stars tournament, but Chris Mullins' team of NBA players ultimately prevailed.Team G League, coached by…

February 14, 2025

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3 storylines to follow as the Chicago Cubs open spring training

MESA, Arizona — The Chicago Cubs held their first full-squad workout on Friday, with the position players officially assembling for the first time as they begin a pivotal season for…

February 14, 2025

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NHL Trade Deadline: Could A Change Of Scenery Benefit Four Notable Players?

Ryan DonatoJames Guillory-Imagn ImagesAs the NHL's March 7 trade deadline draws near, many players could use a change of scenery.This isn't to say that the players we'll list below are…

February 14, 2025

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Firebirds Reveal First Responder Jersey; Auction Will Benefit CAL Fire Foundation

The Coachella Valley Firebirds will honor those who fought to help contain the massive wild fires that struck parts of Los Angeles and California during the team's First Responders Night…

February 14, 2025

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Cam Newton calls his “locker room of losers” remark “aggressive but true”

Former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton recently said that he arrived in 2011 to a "locker room of losers." Former teammate Steve Smith Sr. and other Panthers from the 2010 team…

February 14, 2025

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Dustin May thankful to be back with the Dodgers after ‘freak accident’

Dodgers pitcher Dustin May participates in a workout during spring training at Camelback Ranch on Thursday. (Matt York / Associated Press)Last year was supposed to go differently for Dodgers pitcher…

February 14, 2025

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Lisa Leslie says Angel Reese is the 2.0 version of her, but ‘we’re gonna fix that’ layup shot

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese, left, featured WNBA and Sparks legend Lisa Leslie on her "Unapologetically Angel" podcast this week. (Amy Harris, Jordan Strauss / Invision / Associated Press)Lisa Leslie…

February 14, 2025

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“No hard feelings” between Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant over failed deadline trade attempt

Kevin Durant slammed the brakes on trade talks that would have sent the current Phoenix Sun back to Golden State to reunite with Stephen Curry. Durant said it just "didn't…

February 14, 2025