Blake Griffin, the former NBA All-Star, has become a prominent figure in Amazon’s NBA coverage. Despite initial reluctance, he now serves as a studio analyst. His move into media was catalysed by a chance encounter with Andrew Whitworth.
Paul George says he will enter the postseason healthy. After a suspension and injury struggles, George feels he can now do something special. He believes the time off has allowed him to play aggressively.
LA Galaxy are down 4-2 on aggregate against Toluca FC in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal. They will play the second leg at home. The winner of the series will advance to face either LAFC or Cruz Azul in the semifinals.
John Gonzalez joined Hakem Dermish to break down the x-factor in the play-in tournament game between the Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers. The focus is on what could decide the crucial match.
Milwaukee Bucks fans travelled across the country for the final home game. Some fans wondered if this would be the last time they see Giannis Antetokounmpo wearing a Bucks jersey. Some fans say they will always back the Bucks, whether Antetokounmpo stays or goes, and whether the team wins or loses.
The Maple Leafs and Senators are preparing for their match with several lineup changes. The Senators will rest Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle, Thomas Chabot, Jake Sanderson and Michael Amadio. The Maple Leafs recalled Hildeby and assigned goalie Artur Akhtyamov to Toronto of the American Hockey League.
The Pickleball Slam, is featuring Anna Leigh Waters, a pickleball professional, for the first time. Waters is partnering with Eugenie Bouchard against James Blake and Andre Agassi. The event signals the growing prominence of pickleball in its own right.
Dianna Russini, an NFL reporter, is photographed with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, leading to rumours. Russini resigned from her position at The Athletic, while Vrabel continues his job. The situation has ignited debate about the different standards applied to women in sports media.
Michael Carrick tells Sky Sports the pressure of being at Man Utd is ‘normal’ to him as he waits for the club to make a decision on their next head coach. By winning seven of his 10 games since January and lifting United up to third in the Premier League, Carrick has made a return to the Champions League more likely than not. It would now come as a surprise if a top-five finish did not seal the deal.
The NBA play-in tournament continues with Eastern and Western Conference matchups. The Orlando Magic face the Philadelphia 76ers, while the LA Clippers play the Golden State Warriors. Winners advance, losers face another challenge for a playoff berth.
