Joe Lyons
Sports Editor
Jayson Tatum enters All-Star break as NBA’s leading points scorer
Joe Lyons • Feb 16 2023Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will enter the All-Star break as the NBA’s leading points scorer with 1,685 through 55 games played. On Wednesday, the 24-year-old guided Boston to a…
ESPN & Disney Join To Create First Live Animated NHL Game
Joe Lyons • Feb 15 2023ESPN and Disney are joining together to broadcast the first ever live animated NHL game on March 14 between the Capitals and Rangers. Dubbed the ‘NHL Big City Greens Classic,’…
Top 5 NCAA March Madness Moments
Joe Lyons • Feb 15 2023Ahead of the return of NCAA March Madness in under a month, we’re taking a look at the best moments in competition history. According to sportsbooks, Houston are +650 favorites…
Tatum and Lillard to compete in NBA 3-point contest on All-Star weekend
Joe Lyons • Feb 14 2023Jayson Tatum and Damian Lillard are amongst the list of sharpshooters competing in the NBA three-point contest at All-Star weekend. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, here are all the…
Andy Reid Threatened To Bench Chiefs Players Watching Rihanna Performance
Joe Lyons • Feb 14 2023Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid threatened to bench his players who left the locker room to watch Rihanna’s Super Bowl half-time show. Patrick Mahomes appeared on ‘Jimmy Kimmel…
Kevin Durant joins Phoenix Suns in blockbuster trade
Joe Lyons • Feb 9 2023The Phoenix Suns have acquired forward Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets in a trade for Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder, Cam Johnson and picks, according to reports. Kevin Durant to…
LeBron James Gives Verdict On GOAT Debate After Breaking Scoring Record
Joe Lyons • Feb 8 2023LeBron James made history by becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer on Tuesday and gave his verdict on the topical ‘GOAT’ debate. In the third quarter of the Los Angeles…
Celtics’ Grant Williams to demand $18-20m in free agency
Joe Lyons • Feb 7 2023Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams is expected to demand between $18 and 20 million per year when he hits restricted free agency this offseason according to a report. CelticsBlog’s Keith…
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn makes 1000th NHL appearance
Joe Lyons • Feb 7 2023Dallas Stars left winger and captain Jamie Benn made his 1000th NHL appearance in Monday’s 3-2 overtime victory against the Anaheim Ducks. Benn celebrates 1000th NHL appearance in overtime win…
Lakers hold trade talks for Russell Westbrook with Utah Jazz
Joe Lyons • Feb 3 2023Russell Westbrook has been discussed in trade talks between the Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz ahead of the February 9 trade deadline, according to a report. Senior NBA insider…
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic tops latest MVP ladder
Joe Lyons • Feb 3 2023Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic remains on top of the NBA’s MVP ladder and is still favorite at an odds-on price to win the award. Jokic set to win third…
NBA All-Star Reserves Announced | Harden, Davis snubbed
Joe Lyons • Feb 3 2023The 2023 NBA All-Star reserves have been announced for the game in Salt Lake City, Utah later this month with some surprise omissions. The starters and team captains were revealed…
Zach LaVine attracting interest from multiple teams including Lakers, Heat
Joe Lyons • Feb 2 2023If the Chicago Bulls decide to trade All-Star Zach LaVine before the trade deadline, potential landing spots include the Lakers, Heat, Knicks and Mavericks according to a report. Lakers, Heat,…
JR Smith responds to Paul Pierce’s unbeatable Celtics claim
Joe Lyons • Feb 2 2023JR Smith has responded to Paul Pierce’s claims that a starting five of himself, Kevin Garnett, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart is unbeatable, saying: “Lol a lot of…
Robert Kraft aiming to bring Tom Brady back on one-day contract
Joe Lyons • Feb 2 2023New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is aiming to bring Tom Brady back on a one-day contract so he can retire as a Patriot. Robert Kraft plans to bring Tom…