Zion Williamson and LaMelo Ball are unquestionably the two most famous high school basketball players in the world. Williamson rose to notoriety due to his incredible dunking ability, while the youngest Ball brother already has Stephen Curry commenting on his high school highlights. With LaVar Ball coaching his son’s Big Ballers team, the stage was … ∞
Teams can still trade in August after the July 31 trade deadline; there is just more red tape and paperwork to deal with first. August’s major hurdle to deals — waivers — has been cleared by Tigers starter Justin Verlander, thanks to the $56 million still owed him over the next two seasons. That means … ∞
The annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors the best players the sport has ever seen. It’s a bucket-list event for any baseball fan, especially if a player you rooted for your entire career is one of the inductees. I’ve lost count of how many Astros, Expos and Rangers jerseys I’ve seen here this weekend, … ∞
The fireworks of the NHL’s offseason are mostly over after a busy holiday weekend. And while he has game-breaking speed, he never looks sped up. He has a patience and a sense of timing that allows him to be one of the best scorers of his generation. And of course, no Hossa retrospective would be … ∞
The Wizards and Celtics don’t like each other right now (still?). That’ll happen when there’s a physical game between teams with a history and someone gets slapped in the face afterward. Wizards guard John Wall was the one doing the slapping, in response to Jae Crowder putting his finger on Wall’s nose during a postgame … ∞
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 … ∞
After a month of misplaced rage over which players skipped workouts they weren’t required to attend, there really is just one player missing a mandatory minicamp who’s big enough to justify the concern. He is the Steelers’ Le’Veon Bell. And he and his absence are worth the worry. Granted, it is still June, and his … ∞
But his college coach, Dabo Swinney, wanted to make sure all the evaluators in attendance representing quarterback-needy NFL teams saw what they couldn’t see with Watson. “It’s what’s inside of him, it’s what’s in between his ears, it’s type of young man he is,” Swinney said. “He’s chemistry, Day 1. He’s leadership, Day 1. He … ∞
Alex Rodriguez declined an opportunity to join the Tagg Romney-led group that is trying to buy the Miami Marlins, Fox Sports reports. Romney’s group, which also includes former MLB pitchers Tom Glavine and Dave Stewart, is competing against a group led by Jeb Bush and Derek Jeter, Rodriguez’s former Yankees teammate. Fantasy baseball owners should … ∞
Some might grimace at a Vontaze Burfict comparison, but the parallels are there. Burfict plays on the edge, and similarly, Foster’s on-field aggressiveness is rare in today’s NFL. It’s a ferocity that is hard to match, with an alpha-dog mentality capable of elevating an entire team when things are going well. Foster is also an … ∞