In rating the teams it is the defending champions that look a cut above as the other sides struggle to find consistency
There was a suspicion of vulnerability to Ireland coming into the Six Nations but they have answered those questions in style so far. Perhaps we’d just become a bit complacent about their standards but, as the only side unbeaten after two rounds, they look formidable.
Continue reading...Kevin O'Connor rips apart NBA All-Star Weekend, blasting TNT, Adam Silver, and even LeBron for the chaos. Why did TNT make it about themselves? Why was Steph Curry missing from the 3-point contest in his own city? And is the Slam Dunk contest a joke with "G-Leaguers using props"? KOC and Dan Titus call the whole weekend a mess, plus they break down Draymond Green’s wild takes—from calling himself and Jimmy Butler both “alphas” to predicting a Warriors title and claiming he “turned down” Golden State’s future head coaching job.
The league managed to turn its All-Star Game into anything but a showcase of the best basketball players in the world.
All-Star Weekend wouldn't be like this if the current players treated the game with the reverence it’s due, or if the players showed the game itself was enough.
The NBA has tried a variety of ways to increase competition and fan interest in the All-Star Game, but is the latest format change a step in the right direction?
It was the first meeting between the schools in 40 years.
From the format to the broadcast to way too much Kevin Hart, Sunday's NBA All-Star tournament was a resounding dud.
Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde look ahead to this week's meeting between the SEC & Big 10 conferences which may change college football as we know it.
Joey Logano defended his move and said a late block from Ricky Stenhouse Jr. trigged the incident.
Ryan Preece called on NASCAR to do more to prevent cars from becoming airborne during superspeedway races. Preece took another terrifying tumble at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday, this time avoiding a trip to a hospital but nonetheless bringing safety to the forefront at the Cup Series' most-storied track. “As a father, as a racer, we keep beating on a door hoping for a different result and we know where there’s a problem: at superspeedways," Preece said.
Justin Allgaier finished ninth in the Daytona 500.
Stats from the New York Knicks' 2025 NBA All-Stars, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson, in Sunday's games.
Timea Gardiner hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 44 seconds remaining to help top-ranked UCLA avoid its second loss of the week by edging No. Michigan State 75-69 on Sunday night. Michigan State's Nyla Hampton appeared to get fouled by Kendall Dudley late, but there was no call.
William Byron becames the youngest driver with multiple wins in the NASCAR season opener.
Denny Hamlin surged into the lead on the final lap of the Daytona 500 and thought he had a fourth victory in “The Great American Race” within his reach Sunday night. Especially when Riley Herbst, who drives for the Hamlin and Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing, went spinning through the infield grass. NASCAR was for sure going to throw a caution, Hamlin thought, especially after the Xfinity Series race a day earlier ended under yellow.
