NBA
Damian Lillard limits minutes as he returns to Portland
Damian Lillard plans to reduce his regular season workload as he returns to the Portland Trail Blazers following a torn Achilles tendon. The 36-year-old guard will…
Topic
Injuries
NBA
The biggest risks in Steve Kerr’s aging Warriors rotation strategy
Golden State relies on an aging core including 38-year-old Stephen Curry and 37-year-old Jimmy Butler to remain competitive. This rotation strategy faces significant…
NBA
Thunder’s young core keeps rewriting the franchise record book
Oklahoma City is winning with one of the youngest rotations in the league, and the numbers suggest it is no fluke.
NFL
Bills’ secondary rebuild pays off with a turnover surge
Buffalo’s revamped defensive backfield has forced multiple takeaways in five straight games.
MLB
Braves’ young arms give Atlanta a rotation built for the long haul
Atlanta has turned to homegrown pitching after injuries, and the rookies are delivering quality starts.
NHL
Avalanche speed overwhelms opponents in the neutral zone
Colorado’s transition game is producing odd-man rushes at a rate unmatched across the league.
MLS
Columbus Crew’s passing patterns keep MLS defenses guessing
Columbus remains one of the league’s most fluid attacking teams, rotating positions constantly in possession.
Tennis
Grand Slam schedule debate returns after another late-night finish
A match finishing after 3 a.m. has renewed calls for changes to night-session scheduling at the majors.
Volleyball
Club volleyball: Champions League pools take shape after qualifying
The final qualifiers have been decided, completing the line-up for the men’s and women’s Champions League pools.
Boxing
Middleweight prospects headline a packed card next month
Three unbeaten middleweights will fight on the same card, giving fans a look at the future of the division.
UFC
Welterweight contender makes the case for a title shot
After a dominant decision win, the contender says the championship is the only fight that makes sense.
Golf
LIV Golf and the PGA Tour edge toward a long-awaited agreement
Talks between the tours have progressed, though key details on player eligibility remain unresolved.