Max Molski

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Digital Editor at NBC Sports

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How important is home-court advantage in the NBA Finals?

3 weeks ago | nbcsportsboston.com | Max Molski

The 2025 NBA Finals will start in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center on Thursday for Game 1 off this year’s Finals. The two franchises had different paths to the championship stage, but the Thunder’s regular season dominance earned them home-court advantage in the series. How exactly does the NBA determine where the Finals begin?
Suns hiring Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as next head coach: Report

3 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Max Molski

The Phoenix Suns' coaching carousel has made another stop. Phoenix is hiring Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott to be the franchise's next head coach, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Wednesday. Ott and fellow Cavs assistant Johnnie Bryant reportedly were among the finalists for the Suns' head coaching job. Suns star Devin Booker was involved in the hiring process and had Ott as his top choice, Charania reported.
Here's how NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can join Hall of Fame company in this year's Finals

3 weeks ago | nbcsportsbayarea.com | Max Molski

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has already taken home the NBA's highest individual honor this season. Now, he's four wins away from earning the league's most coveted team prize. The Thunder point guard has his team on the verge of its first championship since relocating to Oklahoma City and the franchise's first since winning it all as the Seattle SuperSonics in 1978-79.
Here are all the venues for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics

3 weeks ago | nbclosangeles.com | Max Molski

The world's greatest athletes will soon be off to Italy. The 2026 Winter Olympics will feature events across Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. From majestic mountains to historic stadiums, competitors will battle for medals in some stunning settings. While events at a given Olympics are usually held in or around a single host city, the Milan Cortina Games will be fairly spread out across northern Italy.
Italy's Mount Etna volcano erupts with massive ash plumes and 'lava fountain'

3 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Max Molski

A massive volcanic eruption occurred at Mount Etna on the Italian island of Sicily on Monday, shooting massive ash plumes into the air and sending tourists fleeing. The eruption, which began overnight, is the latest of many to occur at Mount Etna over recent months.
John Brenkus, host of ‘Sports Science' show, dies after battle with depression

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Max Molski

John Brenkus, host of ‘Sports Science' show, dies after battle with depression originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaJohn Brenkus, the co-creator and host of the Emmy-winning “Sports Science” show, died Saturday at the age of 54 after a battle with depression. Brinx. TV, a media company founded by Brenkus, shared the news on Sunday. “It is with profound sadness that we share the news that John Brenkus has passed away,” the company’s statement read.
WATCH: 20-foot basking shark spotted off the coast in Rhode Island

4 weeks ago | nbcboston.com | Max Molski

An unusually large visitor spent its Memorial Day in New England this year. Just in time for the 50th anniversary of "Jaws," a massive basking shark was spotted off the coast of Block Island in Rhode Island on Monday. Stream NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Video of the shark slicing through the water was taken by Jennifer Seebeck and shared on the Atlantic Shark Institute's social media pages.
WATCH: Pigeons create pandemonium on flight out of Minneapolis

1 month ago | nbcchicago.com | Max Molski

Birds may be able to fly, but that didn't stop a pair of pigeons from trying to hitch a free plane ride. A Delta flight out of Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport erupted into chaos over the weekend when two pigeons began flying around the main cabin. Video captured by passenger Tom Caw shows the pandemonium. Caw said the pilot announced there was a bird on board and returned the plane to the gate to have it removed.
From curling to figure skating, get to know the winter sports at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics

1 month ago | nbcboston.com | Max Molski

After four long years, the Winter Olympics are coming back. From the mountains to the ice to the track, it's been a while since some of the Winter Olympic sports took center stage. Now, top athletes from around the world will travel to Italy for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games with the hopes of reaching the podium. While sports like figure skating, downhill skiing and ice hockey are Olympic staples, other disciplines fly more under the radar.
Here are the rules for winter sports at the 2026 Olympics in Milan Cortina

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Max Molski

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