Gary Payton regrets trash-talking, after meeting Jordan on court for first time
The NBA is at the height of popularity and stardom. Even a lot of the terrible teams give you a reason to watch. There hasn’t been more superstars. But, there…
MVP season continues, as Giannis leads Bucks surprising Pacers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A teammate asked Giannis Antetokounmpo how he felt after a game in which the Milwaukee Bucks star secured his 18th double-double of the season. “Good rest,” said…
Legit gripes? Maybe, but no change to college playoff format
ATLANTA (AP) — Unlike the Bowl Championship Series, the College Football Playoff was built to withstand criticism instead of shifting to respond to yearly griping. That structure is standing strong…
In copycat NFL, Seattle’s defensive scheme keeps spreading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Seattle didn’t make the playoffs, but its defense essentially did. The scheme that carried the Seahawks to consecutive Super Bowls (2013-14) has become increasingly popular around the…
Fun interview with 40-year-old Ginobili, getting a hard time for lob-turned 3-pointer
NEW YORK (AP) — He’s now the fifth-winningest coach in NBA history, though there are some things Gregg Popovich still doesn’t know. Like what everybody was yelling about after 40-year-old…
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