James Dator

Greensboro

Writer at SB Nation

I’m on Bluesky now because this place is hell. https://t.co/Dk0AWxFRXG

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Florida Panthers executive suspended by NHL for mind-numbing ‘51st state’ message to Maple Leafs fan

1 day ago | sbnation.com | James Dator

It’s one thing to be a passionate fan beefing with an opposing fanbase on social media, but another to be the executive of a team and talking like a moron. Douglas A. Cifu, who is listed on the Panthers website as the team’s “Vice Chairman, Partner & Alternate Governor” has been suspended by the NHL indefinitely after a reply he sent to a Maple Leafs fan went public before he locked is account.
The NBA Draft lottery will never escape allegations of being rigged

1 day ago | sbnation.com | James Dator

The endless debate over whether or not the NBA Draft Lottery is rigged has always been a logical vs. emotional affair — like all conspiracy theories tend to be. Logically speaking there’s no conceivable way it can rigged. Not only does that rely on an idea that everyone who oversees the lottery is somehow in on it and nobody leaked any information, but it also opens the league up to incredible litigation.
The Capitals are completely lost against the Hurricanes, but why?

2 days ago | sbnation.com | James Dator

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images The Washington Capitals are far from being in all-out crisis, but hopes for their season definitely don’t look good. After a staggering 4-0 loss in Raleigh on Saturday it’s become apparent that whatever strategy this team brought into the series simply isn’t working. Through three games Carolina has dominated Washington in almost every phase of the game. Game 2 in Washington now looking more like a blip on the radar, rather than being indicative of success.
We’re already getting subjected to the Cowboys on prime time

2 days ago | sbnation.com | James Dator

There is nothing networks like more than putting the Cowboys on prime time. Obviously nobody got the memo that Dallas is kind of trash now, so we’re about to be bombarded with another seemingly-endless slate of Dak Prescott games. In 2024 the Cowboys were on prime time an astonishing six times, which was remarkable for a 7-10 team.
1 conspiracy theory for why every team will win the NBA Draft Lottery

2 days ago | sbnation.com | James Dator

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The NBA Draft Lottery is on Monday night with Cooper Flagg being the biggest prize since, well ... okay, Victor Wembanyama two years ago — but still, Flagg is a big deal. Flagg might be the best U.S.-born prospect since LeBron James, garnering comparisons to Scottie Pippen, Jayson Tatum, and Grant Hill in terms of his length and all-around playing ability.
NBA Draft lottery 2025 odds, teams, percentages, and how to watch

2 days ago | sbnation.com | James Dator

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images We’re drawing ever closer to the 2025 NBA Draft, and with it a transformative player who could turn around a franchise. A total of 14 teams have a chance to win the No. 1 overall pick, with five organizations having a 10% chance or better to landing the first pick. Find our most recent mock draft from Ricky O’Donnell here. Today we break down everything you need to know about the NBA Draft Lottery in 2025, and why so much attention is on this draft class.
Friday Question: Which athlete left your team and broke you?

5 days ago | sbnation.com | James Dator |Jared Mueller |Mark Schofield |David Fucillo

Photo by MLB via Getty Images The only thing more painful than seeing your team lose a championship is saying goodbye to your favorite athlete. Time comes for us all, but there’s something uniquely heartbreaking when it comes to seeing an athlete you love leave your team. It’s not just the player leaving, but the pain of unrealized potential.
Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson’s drama-filled UNC experience, explained

5 days ago | sbnation.com | James Dator

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images When the University of North Carolina decided to hire Bill Belichick the school made a choice. One to prioritize football, make winning paramount, and to push aside the antiquated “Tar Heel Way” to make a splash. That came with considerable risk of unwanted exposure, but the team went for it — now that exposure is coming back to bite them. Belichick, known for his emotionless, no-nonsense, robotic approach to football has been anything but since arriving in Chapel Hill.
Falcons fans are FURIOUS a rookie is taking Julio Jones’ number

6 days ago | sbnation.com | James Dator

There are just some things you don’t do as an NFL team — one is giving away the number of a legendary franchise player to a rookie. That’s the exact thing the Falcons did this week, with Julio Jones’ No. 11 going to Jalon Walker, who Atlanta took in the first round. 1️⃣1️⃣ pic.twitter.com/zdxeSS1uwZ— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) May 7, 2025While it’s fair to note that Walker is simply keeping the number he wore at Georgia, this also feels so wrong.
A Colorado fan is suing the NFL $100M for the stupidest reason imaginable

6 days ago | sbnation.com | James Dator

Nothing is part of the fabric of the United States more than a frivolous lawsuit, and a Colorado fan is putting that to the test. Named in court documents as “John Doe,” the man is seeking $100M in damages from the NFL for Shedeur Sanders falling to the 5th round of the NFL Draft.