By Zach Koons The Nets forward reminded his followers that Barkley also teamed up with a handful of fellow All-Stars during his playing days. Charles Barkley didn’t hold back over the weekend when he sounded off on Kevin Durant after the Nets fell into…
How Danita Johnson Is Flipping the Field
By Andrew Lawrence The pioneering D.C. United president has big plans for MLS’s founding franchise. Sports Illustrated and Empower Onyx are putting the spotlight on the diverse journeys of Black women across sports—from the veteran athletes, to up-and-…
It’s Time to Have a Conversation About James Harden
By Chris Herring With the Raptors gaining momentum against the 76ers, if ever there was a perfect time for him to take over and dominate, it might be now. Hours before Game 5 of the Raptors-Sixers series began last night, Philadelphia guard James Harde…
SI:AM | The Mets Are Firing on All Cylinders
By Dan Gartland Don’t look now, but Mets fans might have reason for optimism this season. Good morning, I’m Dan Gartland. I’m upset I was on a plane and missed everyone dancing on the Nets’ grave. In today’s SI:AM: 📈 The surprising best team in basebal…
Wimbledon Drops Vaccine Mandate, Djokovic Eligible to Compete
By Zach Koons Tournament organizers will allow the 20-time Grand Slam winner to compete in this summer’s event. View the original article to see embedded media. Novak Djokovic will be eligible to defend his Wimbledon title after event organizers at the…
NFL Legacy Troy Bowles Talks Georgia, Alabama, Auburn and What’s Next
By John Garcia Jr. After big visit swing, top linebacker recruit settling on commitment timeline TAMPA, Fla. — Troy Bowles kicked off the weekendDR Sportz 7-on-7 tournament in a strong way for Team Tampa. The NFL legacy, who is the son of Tampa Bay Bu…
A Truck Drove Onto a Golf Course, With Two Dead Bodies Inside…
By Brian Burnsed Gene Siller was the one who investigated. Because that’s where his path took him. The detritus of grief litters a suburban Atlanta home office. Letters of condolence. File folders stuffed with insurance policies and investment accounts…
Irving Stresses Loyalty to Nets Teammates After Celtics’ Sweep
By Jelani Scott The seven-time All-Star has one year remaining on his contract. Despite ending up on the wrong side of a first-round sweep, Kyrie Irving maintained his belief in the Nets organization immediately following Monday’s Game 4 loss to the Ce…
NBA Twitter Mocks Old Nets Takes After Celtics’ Sweep
By Jelani Scott Brooklyn’s season ended in the first round of the playoffs Monday night after falling to Boston in Game 4. View the original article to see embedded media. The Nets were eliminated from the playoffs in a first-round sweep on Monday nigh…
Reports: Virginia AG to Investigate Washington Commanders
By Jelani Scott The investigation has been opened in response to allegations of financial improprieties involving Washington owner Dan Snyder. View the original article to see embedded media. In the aftermath of an explosive letter detailing alleged fi…