NBA adopts pickup style tournament to replace All-Star game with Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith as captains

Feb 18, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Western Conference forward Kevin Durant (35) of the Phoenix Suns looks to pass the ball against Eastern Conference guard Damian Lillard (0) of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second quarter in the 73rd NBA All Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports In the NBA’s … Read more

Sports in 2024: The year of change … in 3x speed

Times always change. For the world of sports, change in 2024 was on 3x speed. College sports realigned and entered a turbocharged world of pay-for play. The NFL moved more of its luggage into the streaming world. The Olympics reverted back to its old meaningful ways. Even boxing found a firm foothold … in Saudi … Read more

Data reveals just how costly Jonathan Taylor’s goal-line fumble was for fantasy football managers

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor turned what should have been a 10.1 fantasy-point play to a 2-point play with a costly fumble on the goal line in Week 15. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor made a big mistake in Week 15’s showdown against the Denver Broncos — a big, big … Read more

Fantasy Football Week 16 Rankings: RBs (Full-PPR)

It’s no secret that the running back position is a consistently risky one for fantasy, taking big-time hits on an every-down basis, touching the ball more consistently than other skill position players like the wide receivers or tight ends — that workload being part of what makes them so valuable for fantasy football managers. Unfortunately, … Read more

Fantasy Football Week 16 Rankings: Flex (Full-PPR)

Tennessee Titans RB Tyjae Spears scored a career-high 27.2 fantasy points in full-PPR scoring leagues in Week 15. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) It’s officially crunch time in your fantasy football leagues as we look to secure a trip to the Fantasy Football Super Bowl this week with a win! Though the top of your … Read more

Fantasy Football Week 16 Rankings: WRs (Full-PPR)

The Seattle Seahawks have one big, looming question heading into Week 16 — the availability of its starting quarterback, Geno Smith, who went down with a knee injury in Week 15’s showdown against the Green Bay Packers. The passing game quickly fell apart with QB Sam Howell under center, and now with Smith’s status up … Read more

Fantasy Football Week 16 Rankings: RBs (Half-PPR)

It’s just like our cruel (but incredible) game of fantasy football to leave us riding high on the knowledge that we’re heading into the playoffs with league-winners like Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry … only to be let down with their production in the most crucial of moments. [Week 16 Half-PPR Fantasy Rankings: QBs | … Read more

Fantasy Football Week 16 Rankings: Tight ends (Half-PPR)

Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith has emerged as one of fantasy football’s most unlikely waiver wire heroes to close out the fantasy playoffs. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Every NFL season, unlikely waiver-wire heroes emerge to carry our fantasy football teams to glory. This year, at the tight end position, that hero was an unlikely one … Read more

NFL Week 17: League flexes out Dolphins-Browns for Commanders-Falcons on ‘SNF,’ announces Saturday slate

The NFL has made multiple moves regarding the Week 17 schedule, including flexing out the “Sunday Night Football” matchup on Dec. 29. Instead of Dolphins-Browns, the Commanders and Falcons will play Sunday night. The decision moves the already eliminated Browns and a Dolphins team that’s likely to be eliminated from the playoffs out of prime … Read more

Fantasy Football Week 16 Rankings: Flex (Half-PPR)

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford has an opportunity as a potential league-winner following an injury to Nick Chubb. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin) Injuries are an unfortunate aspect of the game of football, but the reality is that the NFL is a “next man up” league, where players need to be ready to step into a … Read more