A new sports media beef is brewing between former NBA player and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins and The Ringer founder and veteran sports media personality Bill Simmons. Perkins has responded to Simmons’ blistering criticisms of ESPN’s NBA Draft coverage, promising to further address Simmons directly on Sunday via his Road Trippin’ YouTube channel. Simmons described his decision between the different ESPN NBA Draft broadcasts — … Continue reading What did Bill Simmons say about Kendrick Perkins to set off ESPN analyst?

The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft is complete and now, 29 prospects will instead begin their professional careers as second-round picks. While all of the players who were invited to the green room at Barclays Center were selected in Brooklyn, a new wave of future pros will wait to hear their names called on Thursday night in New York City. NBA DRAFT GRADES:2025 … Continue reading NBA Draft 2025 live second-round grades for every pick

The San Francisco 49ers have had a lot of talent on their roster over the last few years, so for someone like George Kittle, who is among the best that San Francisco has had, to be impressed by a rookie, that says a lot. However, this year, Kittle has really enjoyed working with undrafted rookie wide receiver Isaiah Neyor throughout organized team activities and mandatory … Continue reading 49ers superstar calls undrafted teammate 'a freak'

Todd Bowles and Jason Licht React to Buccaneers’ Contract Extensions originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have locked down general manager Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles to multiyear extensions, as reported on Thursday. The extensions are drawing mixed reviews from the fan base, as most are happy to see Licht extended, but some are questioning the logic behind Bowles’ extension. … Continue reading Todd Bowles and Jason Licht React to Buccaneers' Contract Extensions

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Barry Bonds will be getting a statue outside the San Francisco Giants’ home stadium where he set baseball’s career home run record, the team’s CEO said Thursday. Giants President and Chief Executive Officer Larry Baer was asked during a radio interview about a statue for Bonds, and he responded that it was “on the radar.” But Baer didn’t have any details … Continue reading Barry Bonds will be getting a statue outside the Giants' ballpark, team CEO says

The votes are in, and MLB fans really want to see Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani in the 2025 All-Star Game. The league completed its first round of voting Thursday, and Judge and Ohtani are confirmed starters in the event. The New York Yankees outfielder and Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter earned that accolade after being the top vote getters in the American League and … Continue reading MLB All-Star voting leaders: Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani named as automatic starters

Three Mets are moving on to Round 2 of All-Star Game voting. Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Pete Alonso were officially named finalists on Thursday night. Lindor was the top vote-getter among shortstops in the National League during Phase 1 of voting, but he’ll now have to beat out Dodgers star Mookie Betts as he looks to land his first All-Star appearance as a Met. … Continue reading Mets' Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, Juan Soto named finalists in 2025 All-Star Game voting