If Reggie Jackson is Mr. October, then Isaiah Thomas is Mr. Fourth Quarter. The Celtics point guard saved his best for last again Wednesday in a 109-104 win over he Raptors. Boston trailed by eight points entering the final quarter, but Thomas would not be denied. The best NFL coach ever and the best NFL … ∞
It’s only natural for many NBA fans to be excited after getting early looks at rookies, including Summer League MVP Lonzo Ball, while anticipating the 2017-18 season with the likes of Chris Paul, Jimmy Butler and Paul George joining new teams. Those who want to see them in a video game can actually Best Cheap … ∞
Resting star players has become “a significant issue” for the NBA and LeBron James thinks he is to blame for the recent debate. Just missing out on George and Jimmy Butler is unfortunate for the Cavs but it isn’t going to help LeBron James feel less frustrated with his organizations lack of additions while the … ∞
The Cavaliers might be, well, cavalier about their pursuit of the top seed in the Eastern Conference, but coach Tyronn Lue has already said he doesn’t plan to sit anyone Wednesday when his team faces the Celtics, who are nipping at their heels for the slot. Now, he’ll be without one of the most integral … ∞
That’s not some sign of organizational failure. That’s just the reality of free agency, as it is with trade talks. You can do everything right but still get turned down. Draft picks, though, are one of the few things you can control somewhat, and patiently using them is still the best way to rebuild. That’s … ∞
Why he’s here: This season has been a disaster for the Giants as a team, no doubt, but Posey has been his typical MVP-caliber self through it all. Gary Sanchez, Salvador Perez and Tyler Flowers have been really good, but Posey is the easy choice here. Why he’s here: With nods of appreciation to Daniel … ∞
“I’m trying to give you a million dollars worth of game for $9.99”- Jay Z, ‘The Story of O.J.’ There’s nothing new under the sun. So, sometimes, it’s not what’s said, but who’s saying it that makes something resonate and receive the desired response. Jay Z released his 13th studio album “4:44” Friday to critical … ∞
The odds of Orr re-signing with Baltimore seem low. Both parties were in contact initially, but Orr said he hadn’t spoken to the Ravens “in the past couple of days.” Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome, whose team already lost two starters (cornerback Tavon Young and tight end Dennis Pitta) to injury during offseason training, issued … ∞
Paul Millsap didn’t necessarily want to leave Atlanta, but the decision was sort of made for him. After not receiving a contract offer from the Hawks, the veteran Discount Yankee Jerseys NBA forward told the Atlanta Journal Constitution, signing with the Nuggets was “pretty simple.” “Denver, they came and they’ve been wanting me for years,” … ∞
On a local level, sports radio folks are generally hyper-focused on their local teams, as they should be. But this year, no matter what host asks the questions and no matter where the stations are located, they’ve all asked me some variation of the same question: “When are the Cubs going to start playing like … ∞