Category: NBA

When LeBron James entered the NBA as the top pick in the 2003 draft, he did so in the face of seemingly impossible expectations. James already had graced a Sports Illustrated cover with the headline “The Chosen One.” His high school games had been broadcast on national television for more than a year. He was...

Rodri is approaching serial winner territory now. After numerous successes with Manchester City, the Spain midfielder is now a significant part of European Championship history. Here he is, talking to ITV Sport: 💬 “It’s unbelievable. This is a dream. The best national team in the Euros is crazy. But this talks about how humble we...

The greatest athlete of the 21st century? That’s easy. It has to be Tom Brady, the quarterback of the greatest dynasty America’s favorite sport has ever seen, a seven-time Super Bowl champ and five-time Super Bowl MVP. Yep. Tom Brady. Except. Except it has to be Lionel Messi, the best player in the world’s favorite...

About Ian Lyall Ian Lyall, a seasoned journalist and editor, brings over three decades of experience to his role as Managing Editor at Proactive. Overseeing Proactive’s editorial and broadcast operations across six offices on three continents, Ian is responsible for quality control, editorial policy, and content production. He directs the creation of 50,000 pieces of...

Chris Herring, ESPN Senior WriterJul 8, 2024, 01:00 PM With DeMar DeRozan landing in Sacramento and Caleb Martin becoming a Sixer this past weekend, much of the most significant free agent dust has settled on this NBA offseason. Still, moves around the margins — be it for a backup big or a reserve wing —...

Across 103 grand prix victories and seven world championships in close to 20 years on the Formula One grid, never had he felt the staggering rush of emotion that came at Silverstone upon crossing the line. Hamilton had not won since the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in December 2021. A 945-day drought, at long last,...

The NBA summer league begins this month with all 30 teams convening for the annual showcase held July 12-22 in Las Vegas. Several teams will begin play earlier in the California Classic Summer League (July 6-10 in San Francisco and Sacramento) and the Salt Lake City Summer League (July 8-10). Editor’s Picks 2 Related During...

How did Jude Bellingham see that? Have a read for yourself: 💬 “You’re 30 seconds away from going home, feeling like you’ve let your nation down… One kick of the ball and everything’s great. “It’s a (position) I don’t want to be in but when it comes, it’s a great feeling. Playing for England is...

The 2024 NBA free agent class has been much-lamented for how weak it is. That is true at the top of it. There are a few legitimate All-Stars, but they’re probably staying with their teams. A name like Klay Thompson might be the best player to move locations.  What stands out in this class is...

The 2024 NBA Draft continues with Round 2. While the biggest names are off the board, there are still a number of players to watch in Thursday’s draft, headlined by USC guard Bronny James. Draft night always moves quickly with picks, trades and breaking news. It can be hard for fans to keep track of...