Year: 2018

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 27: Steven Adams #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder stretches prior to Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Utah Jazz on April 27, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

OKC Thunder’s Steven Adams loves the smell of Popovich’s hair

Rays taking a low-cost, low-risk bet on Tommy Pham

Conor McGregor says a return to the fighting is “very close”

Lakers embrace LeBron era with new jerseys

MILWAUKEE, WI - JULY 25: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals hits a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during a game at Miller Park on July 25, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

5 teams that can make realistic deals for Bryce Harper

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - APRIL 06: (L-R) Opponents TJ Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt face off during the UFC press conference inside Barclays Center on April 6, 2018 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

UFC 227: The subtle art of making a good championship rematch

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 04: TJ Dillashawand Cody Garbrandt face off before their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 217 event at Madison Square Garden on November 4, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

UFC 227, Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2: Fight card, live stream, TV info and more

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 29: Head coach Steve Clifford of the Charlotte Hornets talks to Dwayne Bacon

Steve Clifford: Risk-averse coach, risk-seeking hire

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 7: Jerry Colangelo speaks to the media after being named special advisor to managing general partner and chairman of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers on December 7, 2015 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Jerry Colangelo and the Sixers are headed for a long overdue breakup

ST. LOUIS, MO - JULY 29: Tommy Pham #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals catches a fly ball against the Chicago Cubs in the seventh inning at Busch Stadium on July 29, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

It certainly feels like the Cardinals got fleeced in the Tommy Pham trade

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 27: Carmelo Anthony signs autographs for fans after USAB Minicamp at Mendenhall Center on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus on July 27, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Atlanta Hawks waive goodbye to Carmelo Anthony

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28: Lauri Markkanen

Nylon Calculus: The (updated) math of transition defense

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- "Michael Phelps" Episode 1532 -- airdate 09/13/2008 -- Pictured: (l-r) Tina Fey as Governor Sarah Palin, Amy Poehler as Senator Hillary Clinton during 'A Nonpartisan Message From Sarah Palin & Hillary Clinton' skit on September 13, 2008 (Photo by Dana Edelson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

25 best cold-opens in SNL history

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 29: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals in action during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 29, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Phillies trading for Bryce Harper makes enough sense to happen

ANN ARBOR, MI - JULY 28: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool with the Na of the match trophy at the end of the International Champions Cup 2018 match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Michigan Stadium on July 28, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Why Daniel Sturridge still belongs at Liverpool

PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 05: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics attempts a shot over Angel Robinson #0 of the Phoenix Mercury during the first half of the WNBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on July 5, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

WNBA DFS Lineup Advice – 7/31/2018 (Fanduel and DraftKings)

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 28: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors defends James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 28, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Game theory and the deep 3

TALLAHASSEE, FL - DECEMBER 02: Florida State Seminoles running back Cam Akers (3) runs the ball during the game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks on December 02, 2017 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida.. (Photo by Logan Stanford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Florida State’s Cam Akers is college football’s next superstar running back

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Eden Hazard of Chelsea during The Emirates FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 19, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Eden Hazard must force his way out of Chelsea to take next step in his career

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Wilt Chamberlain: The Lakers’ first offseason coup

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 08: Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) celebrates and holds up the CFP Trophy after the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs on January 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

College football 2018: Biggest Achilles’ heel for every Top 25 team

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College football 2018: Top 30 breakout players to watch

AUSTIN, TX - APRIL 21: Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman watches action during the orange and white spring game on April 21, 2018 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX. (Photo by John Rivera/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Texas football: Pressure on Tom Herman to take big leap forward in 2018

26 June 2018, Braunschweig, Germany: National player Dennis Schroeder during a training session of the German basketball national team. Germany is playing against Austria on the 29th of June 2018 for the World Cup Qualification. Photo: Swen Pförtner/dpa (Photo by Swen Pförtner/picture alliance via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Dennis Schroder cannot play with Russell Westbrook

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 20: Trevor Ariza #1 of the Houston Rockets arrives for Game Three of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on May 20, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Real Plus-Minus is a little less real when players change teams

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 26: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks talks with media after the game against the Boston Celtics in Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 26, 2018 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Can anyone challenge the Atlantic Division trio in a post-LeBron East?

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 08: Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart looks on prior to the start of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs on January 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

What Kirby Smart and Georgia has in store for an encore

MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Jon Lester #34 of the Chicago Cubs poses during Chicago Cubs Photo Day on February 20, 2018 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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