Astros-Twins, A’s-Tigers, Royals-Rangers Bets

By Jennifer Piacenti Bets and analysis for Wednesday’s Astros-Twins, A’s-Tigers and Royals-Rangers matchups. Happy Hump Day! It’s a beautiful day for some baseball. Let’s get in on the action. We are off to a 14-6 start to the season–and 13 of those wi…

How These WNBA Couples Came to Be

By Lia Assimakopoulos Jasmine Thomas and Natisha Hiedeman. Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley. Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner. How do they make it work? When Jasmine Thomas was traded to the Sun in 2015, she had plans. She planned to avenge getti…

Does the NBA Have a $@&!*% Problem?

By Howard Beck When it comes to excessive expletives, the league isn’t messing around. But why? Editor’s note: This story contains explicit language. Sports Illustrated typically censors profanity and vulgar language but is making an exception due to t…

Hall of Fame Center Bob Lanier Dies at 73

By Madeline Coleman The former No. 1 pick averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds per game for the Bucks and Pistons throughout his 14-season career. Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame center Bob Lanier died Tuesday evening after an illness, the NBA announced…