We took into account players, franchise success and a little bit of gut feeling.
Oct 20, 2020 - SportsWe compiled and ranked the all-time rosters for all 30 NBA franchises
Sep 30, 2020 - SportsIt's worth considering how champions will be remembered years from now.
Jul 8, 2020 - SportsThey track heart and respiratory rate, as well as temperature and sleep patterns.
Jun 30, 2020 - SportsTeams face a surreal environment without the energy and noise that fans provide.
May 13, 2020 - Sports1918 saw the Curse of the Bambino take hold.
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Jeff Goodman and Rob Dauster, both long-time college basketball insiders, have joined forces with former players and fellow media members to launch a new college hoops podcast network called The Field of 68.
Coming up: The network will launch with a trio of national podcasts this week:
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With the NBA Finals over a week in the rearview, it's time to look toward an offseason likely to be fraught with chaos and uncertainty.
Where it stands: Most key dates and decisions have yet to be determined or set in stone.
Steve Cohen's bid to buy the Mets was approved by MLB's Ownership Committee on Tuesday, all but assuring he'll be the team's new owner.
Why it matters: Cohen's net worth ($14.6 billion) would make him the second-richest owner in American sports behind Steve Ballmer ($73 billion), while also making him wealthier than the next three richest MLB owners combined.
Fans during Sunday's Steelers-Browns game in Pittsburgh. Photo: Joe Sargent/Getty Images
Following the No Sports Era this spring, we transitioned to the No Fans Era, with bubble tournaments and empty stadiums becoming a staple of the summer.
The state of play: We have now entered the Limited Fans Era, a transition that has gone somewhat unnoticed due to shifting attendance policies.
Daryl Morey (L) and Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta. Photo: Tim Warner/Getty Images
Daryl Morey, the Rockets GM since 2007, has decided to step down, according to a report from ESPN.
Why it matters: With head coach Mike D'Antoni stepping down last month, one of the NBA's most reliably competitive franchises is suddenly in disarray.
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In an attempt to reach young Black voters where they already consume media, More Than A Vote — the voting rights group led by LeBron James and other Black athletes — will debut a new series on "NBA 2KTV" today, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: Instead of producing PSA-style videos and relying on traditional news networks, More Than A Vote will reach potential voters when they login to play "NBA 2K21," the latest edition of the top-selling video game franchise.
The NBA just completed a historic season that required the league to shutter its arenas. Now, it will help execute a historic election by re-opening them to voters.
Why it matters: The momentum created by the NBA has extended to other leagues, culminating in the largest political effort the sports world has ever seen.
Pro sports teams in New York City and its surrounding metro area are in the midst of one of the worst stretches in recent memory.
The bottom line: 2020 has been a year we can all comfortably say we'd like to forget. New York sports fans might just be able to say it with a little more oomph.
Tampa skyline. Photo: Julio Aguilar/Getty Images
The Tampa Bay area is having a heck of a sports year.
Yes, but: Its hometown teams have played in empty stadiums, or faraway bubbles, so it hasn't gotten to enjoy the excitement — or reap the economic rewards — that such success typically brings.