INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Saying goodbye to Paul George was one thing. The LA Clippers decided in early July to draw a hard line in negotiations with the 34-year-old, who wanted a four-year, $212 million max deal that he would get from the Philadelphia 76ers instead. The prospect of paying him nearly $60 million at the…

With a 7-2 record, the Washington Commanders have already exceeded the full-season win total oddsmakers set for them entering the 2024 NFL season. Their head coach (Dan Quinn), offensive coordinator (Kliff Kingsbury) and rookie quarterback (Jayden Daniels) all deserve consideration for midseason honors as we assess the season near its midpoint. But how to divide…

Roki Sasaki is a stud. Probably. He first attracted stateside attention in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, when he sat 100 mph on the fastball and announced his presence with authority. But Sasaki, 23,  has been putting up some bonkers numbers in Japan, with a 2.02 career ERA, and there’s a chance he comes over…

With the NFL trade deadline fully in our rearview, the league’s stretch run toward the playoffs can officially begin. That’s also happening in college football, as we’re inching closer to the largest playoff we’ve ever seen — a postseason that should be a huge opportunity for 2025 NFL Draft prospects to showcase their talent against…

Never has WNBA head coaching been a more tenuous job. Qualify for the playoffs? That didn’t spare the Atlanta Dream’s Tanisha Wright, the Indiana Fever’s Christie Sides or the Connecticut Sun’s Stephanie White from losing their positions. Lead a rebuilding team with budding young talent? That didn’t help Curt Miller’s case with the Los Angeles…

Travis Kelce said his brother Jason Kelce was defending his family when he reacted to a heckling fan Saturday by slamming the fan’s phone onto the ground. The brothers discussed the incident, which led to a Penn State police investigation and included Jason exchanging a homophobic slur with the fan, on an episode of their…

BOSTON — The Golden State Warriors defended their way back into the game in Boston on Wednesday night following a shaky start. They held the Celtics scoreless for a nearly six-minute stretch. They were up 37-33 with five minutes left in a low-scoring first half, winning because of focus and game plan discipline. That’s when…

The Dallas Stars landed in Helsinki, Finland, a few hours later than expected after a flight delay for the start of their Global Series trip last week. That meant the practice they had initially scheduled was canceled. Instead, the team went straight to enjoy one of Finland’s proudest institutions: the sauna. This has become part…

Stephanie White couldn’t hide her enthusiasm at her introductory press conference for the Indiana Fever. Beyond her extensive ties to the organization and the region, White is stepping into a particularly exciting role as the head coach of a talented young team, led by the last two rookies of the year, Aliyah Boston and Caitlin…

This article is part of the “Beyond the Track” series, a dive on the surrounding scene, glamor and culture that makes a Grand Prix. Max Verstappen’s fightback from 17th on the grid to win Sunday’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix will go down as one of the most important victories of his Formula One career. Not…