Joe Lyons
Sports Editor
Hornets forward Miles Bridges targeting March return

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is targeting a return to the court in March despite not suiting up in the NBA this season to date. In June of last year,…
Celtics owner told Jaylen Brown he would not be traded for Kevin Durant
Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck told Jaylen Brown prior to the trade deadline that he wouldn’t be moved for Kevin Durant before he was acquired by the Phoenix Suns. Wyc…
NBA media predicts Nikola Jokic to win 3rd consecutive MVP
The results of ESPN’s second NBA MVP Straw Poll have been released, with Nikola Jokic in line to win a third straight MVP honor. The Denver Nuggets big man is…
Boston Celtics announce Joe Mazzulla as permanent head coach
Joe Mazzulla has been confirmed as the Boston Celtics’ 19th head coach in franchise history, removing the interim tag and handing the 34-year-old a permanent title. Mazzulla was named interim…
Jayson Tatum enters All-Star break as NBA’s leading points scorer
Boston 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
ESPN 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
Ahead 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
Jayson 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
Kansas 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
The 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
LeBron 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
Boston 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
Dallas 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
Russell 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
Denver 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…