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Shaquille O'Neal Facing Backlash for Comments Before Warriors-Rockets

3 days ago | athlonsports.com | Max Escarpio

The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets are matching up in one of the most intriguing series of the NBA playoffs. Houston heads into the series as the higher seed, having earned home-court advantage as the No. 2 team in the Western Conference standings. The Rockets capped off the regular season with a 52-30 record. Golden State, on the other hand, produced a 48-34 record as the No. 7 seed in the West.
John Calipari Gets Clear Message From Arkansas Commit After Transfer Portal Decision

3 days ago | modbee.com | Max Escarpio

The Arkansas Razorbacks are emerging as one of the top college basketball programs in the country, led by head coach John Calipari. Calipari embarked on his first season as head coach of the Razorbacks this past season, leading the team to the Sweet 16. After a respectable NCAA Tournament run, where Arkansas defeated Kansas and St. John's, Calipari and his staff turned their focus to the recruiting trail.
Patrick Mahomes Had No Words for Brittany Mahomes' New Post

3 days ago | athlonsports.com | Max Escarpio

Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes have been active on social media as of late. Brittany Mahomes has taken the time to share her fitness journey with fans online, while revealing a few photos of her three children, Sterling Mahomes, Bronze Mahomes and Golden Raye Mahomes, on occasion. On Easter Sunday, Brittany Mahomes posted a few photos of the family's celebration. The group of five posed for a family photo and a few other shots were a couple of candid pictures of the kids.
Patrick Mahomes Had No Words for Brittany Mahomes’ New Post

3 days ago | miamiherald.com | Max Escarpio

Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes have been active on social media as of late. Brittany Mahomes has taken the time to share her fitness journey with fans online, while revealing a few photos of her three children, Sterling Mahomes, Bronze Mahomes and Golden Raye Mahomes, on occasion. On Easter Sunday, Brittany Mahomes posted a few photos of the family's celebration. The group of five posed for a family photo and a few other shots were a couple of candid pictures of the kids.
Duke's Jon Scheyer Suffers Major Recruiting Loss on Sunday

3 days ago | athlonsports.com | Max Escarpio

The Duke Blue Devils took yet another step toward improvement under the leadership of head coach Jon Scheyer. Duke finished the season with a 35-4 record, earning four victories in the NCAA Tournament: Alabama, Arizona, Baylor and Mount Saint Mary's. They ultimately suffered a loss to Houston in the Final Four. While the Scheyer and his staff were looking to bounce back from the loss and rebuild Duke's roster, they were dealt a recruiting blow for the class of 2025.
Warriors Send Strong Message After Major Draymond Green Announcement

3 days ago | athlonsports.com | Max Escarpio

The Golden State Warriors are set to compete against the Houston Rockets in the NBA playoffs, heading into the postseason led by Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green. Before Golden State faced off against the Rockets, the NBA released the finalists for their annual awards including: Defensive Player of the Year, Most Valuable Player, Sixth Man of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year.
Brittany Mahomes' Outfit on Easter Sunday is Turning Heads

3 days ago | athlonsports.com | Max Escarpio

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are currently working through the NFL offseason, preparing for another run at the Super Bowl. The Chiefs quarterback has been active on social media as of late, giving fans an inside look of his offseason workouts. He previously led Kansas City to a 17-3 record, having defeated the Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs. Amid the preparation on the field for Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the Chiefs, everything was paused on Sunday.
Duke's Cameron Boozer Sends Message to No. 1 College Basketball Recruit

3 days ago | athlonsports.com | Max Escarpio

Much of the attention surrounding the college basketball world has now shifted toward the recruiting process. As players around the country continue to receive offers from Power 4 programs, the No. 1 recruit in the nation recently made a trip to Lawrence, Kansas. Tyran Stokes posted a video from his unofficial visit to Kansas while sharing a few photos of himself rocking the Jayhawks' colors. In one of the photos, Stokes posed with his dog.
Anthony Edwards Bracing for Punishment After Timberwolves' Blowout

3 days ago | athlonsports.com | Max Escarpio

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 117-95, taking a 1-0 series lead in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Minnesota dominated the Lakers on the road, led by Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels. Edwards capped off the night with 22 points, eight rebounds and nine assists while McDaniels posted 25 points, nine rebounds and two assists. Naz Reid also had a strong showing, recording 23 points, five rebounds and two assists.
Arkansas Star Leaves John Calipari After NCAA Tournament Loss

2 weeks ago | athlonsports.com | Max Escarpio

John Calipari led the Arkansas Razorbacks to a respectable NCAA Tournament run during his first season with the SEC program. Arkansas defeated Kansas in the first round and followed that with a victory over St. John's in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, taking down two higher-seeded teams in March. Following the season, Calipari and his staff had an opportunity to reload and prepare for a deeper run, especially as the former Kentucky head coach gets accustomed to the program.