LeBron James put on a show to start his Lakers debut, but that eventually gave way to late mistakes and miscommunications in a 128-119 loss to the Trail Blazers. While James preached patience afterward, his commitment to that tune will determine much of L.A.'s early development. 

Terrell Owens is as smart as he is hungry for attention. The truth is finally out.

How many teams will enter Selection Sunday undefeated? Which upset will no one see coming? We asked our experts to make their bold predictions for the second half of the season.

How Ohio State’s status as a contender and the Bosa family’s injury history factored into the decision to end Nick’s college career, why it won’t affect his draft stock in the eyes of evaluators and some other top talents who could follow his lead.

The team shares the worst record in the NFL and is on the verge of bolting for another city, but Jon Gruden has to show that the Raiders are still trying this season.

Georgia is the only playoff team from a year ago with the same starting quarterback as it had in January, but a long afternoon in Death Valley for Jake Fromm raises the question of how long the Bulldogs' incumbent can hang on.

Will the G League's new "select contracts"—that could pay up to $125,000 for the season—incentivize NBA prospects coming out of high school to abandon college basketball and put an end to one-and-done players?