Apr 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) reacts with guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images Congratulations if your bracket ended with the Florida Gators winning the NCAA Tournament. Condolences to those who backed the Houston…
The jockeying for playoff position in the NBA remains highly entertaining. It’s so captivating, it reminds me of conference tournaments in college basketball. Those games are the best — teams putting everything they have into every game for fear it might be their last. Or worse yet, relegation to the CBI. Then reality sets in…
Apr 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (8) shoots the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Jonathan Mogbo (2) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Jalen Duren had 21 points, 18 rebounds and four blocks and the visiting Detroit Pistons clinched a playoff berth with…
Apr 4, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) waves to the crowd after the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena. Ovechkin scored the 893rd and 894th goals of his career, tying Wayne Gretzky for most all-time goals scored in the NHL. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn…
Feb 8, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden talks with Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl before their game at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images It’s rare in a tournament format for the best teams to make it to the end of the road, but the 2025 Final Four…
Apr 3, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) moves to the basket agianst Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (17) and guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Stephen Curry scored 37 points and Brandin Podziemski added 28 with…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published April 4, 2025 In a matter of months, the world’s three largest fashion houses have either undergone or are preparing for major creative leadership changes. With Matthieu Blazy expected to take over at Chanel, Demna stepping in at Gucci, and Jonathan Anderson reportedly heading to Christian Dior, luxury’s executive…
Mar 29, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures after scoring against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images There are many ways to get over Hump Day. My favorite is winning a little money on the day’s NBA games, and…
Mar 31, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) and defenseman Mathew Dumba (3) celebrate after defeating the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Casey DeSmith made 35 saves to help the visiting Dallas Stars win their sixth game in a row, a 3-1 decision against the…
Mar 29, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points as Oklahoma City beat visiting Indiana 132-111 on Saturday night for its ninth consecutive victory,…