The Big Lead

The Big Lead

The Big Lead is a sports news blog based in the United States, and it is part of the Gannett Company, sharing a connection with the well-known USA Today newspaper. While its primary focus is on sports, the blog also explores a variety of other subjects, including politics and pop culture. It was established on February 24, 2006, by former sportswriter Jason McIntyre and his college friend David Lessa. In June 2010, McIntyre sold the blog to Fantasy Sports Ventures for a sum in the low seven figures. Later, on January 24, 2012, Gannett acquired Fantasy Sports Ventures, bringing The Big Lead into the USA Today digital network.

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  • 19 hours ago | thebiglead.com | Josh Sanchez

    Jade Jones, the girlfriend of Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton had a direct message to the haters after advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals in the NBA Playoffs. By Josh Sanchez | 7:08 AM EDTThe Indiana Pacers are moving on. On Tuesday night, the Pacers wrapped up their series with the No. 1 seed Cleveland Cavaliers by overcoming a major deficit early in the game and rallying for a 114-105 win, closing out the series 4-1 to advance in the NBA Playoffs.

  • 20 hours ago | thebiglead.com | Josh Sanchez

    Sophie Cunningham was one of the big-name signings for the Indiana Fever during the WNBA offseason, adding to a revamped roster around Caitlin Clark that has the team entering the 2025 season as one of the favorites to win the title. Cunningham was impressive throughout the preseason, but unfortunately rolled her ankle in the preseason finale against the Atlanta Dream and was unable to return.

  • 1 day ago | thebiglead.com | Matt Reed

    Based on his early impressions of Quail Hollow, Hunter Mahan won't be giving the PGA Championship course a glowing review. By Matt Reed | 2:58 PM EDTHeading into this week's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club, there's been a lot made of the golf course after all the rainy weather in the Charlotte area early in the week. However, now that the tournament is getting closer to teeing off there have been some funny comments made about the course selection for such a big event.

  • 1 day ago | thebiglead.com | Matt Reed

    The presumptive number one pick in June's NBA Draft certain has a unique skillset. By Matt Reed | 1:28 PM EDTDuke Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg has become the talk of the NBA without even stepping foot on the court as a professional just yet, but come June the freshman sensation will likely hear his name called first in the NBA Draft when the Dallas Mavericks are on the clock.

  • 1 day ago | thebiglead.com | Matt Reed

    For the first time in NFL history, a team will be playing back-to-back international games in 2025. By Matt Reed | 1:14 PM EDTThe NFL has made a huge push to go global with its marketing and by playing games overseas, and in 2025 the league will take its next step forward in that process as they schedule one team to play back-to-back weeks on international soil.

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