Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) is a senior writer for ESPN Digital and Print. This week we focus on something wrong in Atlanta, the two-way growth of Utah’s new All-Star, how the Washington Wizards are satisfying their play-in cravings and the horrors of the Houston Rockets’ defense. 1. Lauri Markkanen is doing everything You keep waiting for the slump — for reality […]

Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters Pro golf prospect-turned-tipster Paige Spiranac didn't hold back when praising the best and worst fan bases in U.S. sports. The Instagram star may have even touched a few nerves as she mocked uniforms and dubbed one organisation a "s*** sundae" in her latest social media post. Spiranac, 29, […]

Ronnie O'Sullivan explains why he made a 146 in 2016 We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ronnie O’Sullivan has been labelled snooker’s ‘greatest ever player’ by […]

Rachel Stuhlmann, who has been dubbed the world's sexiest tennis influencer, showed off her assets in a unexpected TV appearance while watching ice hockey in Missouri. During an NHL fixture between St. Louis Blues and Calgary Flames on Wednesday (January 11), cameras panned to the crowd and focused on Rachel in a low-cut top while she was stood next to […]

Captained by a Love Island star and sprinkled with NBA-ilk talent, meet the London Lions who are taking British basketball by storm – the BBL outfit are making history in Europe with big plans off the court to replicate the sport’s US success London Lions are at the forefront of British Basketball’s growth on-and-off court Ovie Soko and Sam Dekker […]

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert are joined by The Athletic’s Sam Amick to talk a multitude of Nuggets topics. Among the topics discussed: The Nuggets are sitting in first place in the Western Conference with an improving defense and one of the best offenses in the NBA. […]

NBA ROUND-UP: Steph Curry’s return is soured as the Warriors are stunned by a depleted Suns team, while Jimmy Butler sets a league record by shooting 40-40 from the free throw line in the Heat’s win over the Thunder  The former record for most free throws in a game had stood since Dec 7th, 1982  James Harden registered a triple […]

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler’s three-point play with 12.9 seconds left capped an NBA-record performance by the Miami Heat and gave them a 112-111 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Butler’s free throw made the Heat 40-for-40 from the foul line, breaking the 39-for-39 mark by the Utah Jazz against the Portland Trail Blazers on Dec. 7, 1982. […]

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa has signed a six-year extension to remain with the team after reportedly being close to […]

Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters Horses had to be rescued after escaping and bolting out onto the highway as one of Australia's richest race days descended into utter chaos. The annual Magic Millions Carnival along the sands of Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast is one of the most iconic events on the […]