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NBA Fans Went Crazy Over Pacers Forward Obi Toppin’s Game-Sealing Slam
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin's play in the final minutes of overtime went a bit unnoticed in the grand scheme of the unbelievable comeback by the Pacers, who stormed back from 14 points down in the final two minutes of regulation to steal Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. While his heroics might not have matched those of teammates Tyrese Haliburton and Aaron Nesmith, Toppin made two incredible plays down the stretch.
NBA Fans Went Crazy Over Pacers Forward Obi Toppin’s Game-Sealing Slam
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin's play in the final minutes of overtime went a bit unnoticed in the grand scheme of the unbelievable comeback by the Pacers, who stormed back from 14 points down in the final two minutes of regulation to steal Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. While his heroics might not have matched those of teammates Tyrese Haliburton and Aaron Nesmith, Toppin made two incredible plays down the stretch.
Angel Reese Made Honest Admission About Caitlin Clark Foul That Got Her Heated
The Chicago Sky dropped their season opener to the Indiana Fever 93-58 on Saturday, but the story after the game surrounded a hard foul of Fever star Caitlin Clark on Sky forward Angel Reese. The foul prompted a brief scuffle before the officials reviewed the play for a flagrant. Clark was assessed the flagrant (which clearly angered the Fever guard), while Reese and Clark's Fever teammate, Aliyah Boston, received offsetting technicals.
Anthony Edwards Had NSFW Message After Wild 25-Point Comeback vs. Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder led by as many as 25 points in the second half of their game against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, but anytime Anthony Edwards is on the other side of the floor, no lead is safe. The Thunder found that out the hard way on Monday night. The Timberwolves stormed back to the tune of a 41-19 fourth quarter to send the game to overtime, and ultimately emerge victorious by a final score of 131-128 at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
Bengals to Place Franchise Tag on Star Receiver Tee Higgins
The Cincinnati Bengals intend to place the franchise tag on Tee Higgins for the second consecutive season, according to a report from James Rapien of Bengals Talk. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. More of the Latest Around the NFL This article was originally published on www.si.com as Bengals to Place Franchise Tag on Star Receiver Tee Higgins. Copyright ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Nebraska Considering Spring Game Cancellation Due to Transfer Portal Implications
Nebraska Cornhuskers head football coach Matt Rhule will stop at nothing to prevent other teams from trying to poach players from his program. Even if that means cancelling the school's spring football game, which is one of the most popular spring games in the entire sport. Rhule's goal with the cancellation, which he called "likely," is to keep rival programs from getting a good look at his players to lure into the transfer portal.
Raiders Reach Agreement With Pete Carroll to Become Franchise’s Next Head Coach
The Las Vegas Raiders have reached an agreement with Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl-winning head coach Pete Carroll to become the franchise's next head coach, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Carroll and the Raiders have reached a deal on a three-year contract with an option for a fourth year, per Schefter. Carroll lands in Las Vegas after just a one-year hiatus from the sideline after he stepped away from the Seahawks following the 2023 season.
Joe Mixon’s Early Celebration on Touchdown vs. Chiefs Had Troy Aikman Worried
With the Houston Texans trailing the Kansas City Chiefs 13–6 in the third quarter of Saturday's AFC divisional round playoff game, Houston running back Joe Mixon was on a mission to pull his team even in the biggest game of the season. Mixon capped off a 15-play, 82-yard touchdown drive for the Texans with a 13-yard touchdown run where he started high-stepping in the open field just a bit early.
Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, Michael Vick Highlight 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class
The National Football Foundation announced its 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class on Wednesday. As was previously announced on College GameDay, Nick Saban has been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame just one year removed from the sidelines as Alabama's head coach. Saban was a head coach at the University of Toledo, Michigan State, LSU and of course, Alabama.
Kirk Herbstreit Was Very Close to Leaving ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit has been a fixture for the network's college football coverage for nearly three decades. Herbstreit, who is ESPN's bona fide voice of college football, wears many hats these days. He is ESPN's lead college football color commentator, he still hosts College GameDay on Saturday mornings and has added NFL color commentary to his repertoire for Amazon Prime's Thursday Night Football coverage.
Cal Equipment Manager Gets Film Breakdown After Epic Tackle of Helmet Thief
The California Golden Bears mounted an epic fourth quarter comeback last Saturday to defeat bitter rival Stanford 24-21 to clinch bowl eligibility. The story in the immediate aftermath of the win was the epic postgame interview given by Cal quarterback Fernando Mendoza in which he emotionally described what it meant to become bowl eligible. However, a second storyline has emerged that's capturing headlines as Cal prepares for SMU in the regular season finale this weekend.
Chris Jones Responds to Getting ‘Dunked On’ by Travis Kelce in Chiefs Practice
Life is good for the Kansas City Chiefs. Fresh off back-to-back Super Bowl titles, Kansas City is 9-0 this season on their quest to three-peat as Super Bowl champions. The offense is rolling and the defense is one of the best in football thanks to players like tight end Travis Kelce and defensive tackle Chris Jones. Jones and Kelce have a close friendship, marked by antics in practice such as pretending to dunk on each other.
Michigan Cornerback Will Johnson Expected to Miss Saturday’s Game vs. No. 1 Oregon
Michigan is expecting star cornerback Will Johnson to miss his third consecutive game on Saturday when they host No. 1 Oregon in the "Big House," according to a report from Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Johnson, who has missed the last two games due to an unspecified foot injury, would be a critical loss in the secondary for the Wolverines against a potent Ducks passing attack.
Buddy Hield’s Second Half Offensive Explosion Fueled by Reggie Miller’s Advice
The Golden State Warriors improved to 3-1 on the season with a 124-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night at home. With Warriors star Steph Curry sidelined with an ankle injury, Golden State needed somebody else to step up offensively. Enter veteran Buddy Hield, who has been more than capable of being a microwave scorer over the course of his career. On Tuesday night, he had his most impactful game yet in his short Warriors tenure.
Wisconsin Strength Coach Brady Collins Dives in Lake Michigan After Northwestern Win
Wisconsin ran all over the Northwestern, 23–3, in an emphatic blowout victory on Saturday in Evanston, Ill., which meant that Badgers strength coach Brady Collins had to make good on a promise he made to his team this week. Collins told his players that if they went on the road and beat the Wildcats at their temporary lakeside stadium, he would jump into nearby Lake Michigan after the game.
Lions’ Alim McNeill Admits to Watching Guilty-Pleasure TV Show As Contract Was Completed
Detroit Lions star defensive tackle Alim McNeill inked a massive four-year, $97 million contract extension on Tuesday that included $55 million guaranteed. The new contract was well deserved for the former third-round pick, who in his three-plus seasons with the team has recorded 120 combined tackles, 10.5 sacks and 18 tackles for loss. But as McNeill was about to sign up for the biggest raise of his life (literally generational wealth), he was doing something many non-athletes do.
Hurricane Helene Forces Cancelation of Saturday’s Liberty-App State Game
Saturday afternoon's contest between the Liberty Flames and Appalachian State Mountaineers has been canceled due to the effects of Hurricane Helene on the Boone, NC area. The game will not be rescheduled. "App State's home football game scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28 against Liberty is canceled due to severe impacts to App State, the town of Boone and surrounding areas caused by Hurricane Helene. The game will not be rescheduled," the program announced.
USA Wins Historic Bronze Medal in Women’s Rugby With Wild Ending vs. Australia
The United States women's rugby sevens team captured its first ever Olympic medal on Tuesday in Paris, taking it the length of the field in the final seconds to earn a 14-12 upset victory over Australia. With the Australian women clinging to a 12-7 lead, American Alex Sedrick, affectionately nicknamed "Spiff," took a loose ball, ran through a defender and took off in a sprint for the score as time expired to tie the match at 12.
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