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An NIL company co-founded by former NBA player Kendrick Perkins in February faces scrutiny after an ESPN investigative report found the company used predatory tactics akin to offering high-interest loans. The company, Nilly, offers athletes upfront payments in return for the use of, or sale of, an athlete’s name, image and likeness (NIL) for up to […]

Getty Images San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason injured his left shoulder in the second quarter of the 36-24 Thursday night win over the rival Seattle Seahawks. Mason was originally listed as questionable to return, and did return when the 49ers took the field for the second half though quickly exited again due to […]

Getty Images The Los Angeles Lakers set the stage for history during June’s NBA Draft. When they selected Bronny James at No. 55 overall in the second round and then re-signed his father, LeBron James, in July, they ensured that a father-son duo would share the court together for the first time in NBA history. […]

U.S. men’s national team goalkeeper Zack Steffen became the latest player to note the difference in training sessions under Mauricio Pochettino, who is leading his first camp after officially being named the new head coach last month. Steffen is back with the national team for the first time since March 2022 under Gregg Berhalter, and […]

Getty Images Don Marshall, a former NHL All-Star whose career spanned 20 years from 1952 to 1972 with four different franchises, has died at the age of 92. Marshall spent the majority of his NHL career between the Montreal Canadiens and the New York Rangers, while also playing for the Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The leaders of the two most powerful conferences in college athletics made clear Thursday they have zero interest in ceding any of that power to third parties like private equity.  In the aftermath of a historic meeting between Big Ten commissioner Tony Pettiti and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey, the two were in […]

Danny Green announced his retirement from the NBA on Thursday, 15 years after the Cleveland Cavaliers drafted him with the No. 46 pick. In Cleveland, Green earned more attention for dancing on the sideline than anything he did in his 20 appearances on the court. He was waived by the Cavaliers before his second season […]

Getty Images The Tampa Bay Lightning have postponed their 2024-25 home opener due to Hurricane Milton. The Lightning were scheduled to play the Carolina Hurricanes at Amalie Arena on Saturday night, but that game has been moved to a later date. On Thursday afternoon, the NHL announced that the game between the Lightning and Hurricanes […]