After a rough 5-19 start to the season, the Chicago Bulls announced Monday morning the dismissal of head coach Fred Hoiberg. “After a thorough evaluation, I elected to make this move with the overall development of our team in mind,” Paxson said in a statement. “As a team, I believe it is imperative that we

Just announcing its promotional partnership with the NBA, marketing innovator and music executive Steve Stoute’s UnitedMasters looks to be taking its next big step towards becoming the next iteration of record labels in modern America. Established in November of 2017, UnitedMasters is billed as an industry alternative for independent artists, providing distribution services and partnerships between

In a brief 10 minute video via his YouTube channel, Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade made known his intentions to retire at the conclusion of the upcoming NBA season. At times wiping away tears, the future hall of fame shooting guard reflects on his career path, family and expectations in an emotional heart to heart

While containing far more action than part one of their bout, Alvarez-Golovkin part two appeared to be heading towards another stalemate for the first 11 rounds until the judges decided Canelo Alvarez did enough in round 12 to claim the victory. Scoring the match 114-114 and two cards 115-113 in favor of Alvarez, the fan

Drawing the ire of many tennis umpires after her confrontation with umpire Carlos Ramos during her Saturday match at the US Open, umpires are now threatening to boycott any future matches by tennis great Serena Williams until she apologizes for what her $17,000 fine describes as verbal abuse. Williams incurred a warning for allegedly receiving

Considered in many circles as the best at his position in the NFL, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be receiving compensation to match the label. Signing a four-year, $134 million extension with the Green Bay Packers, Rodgers will presumably finish his career with the largest contract in NFL history. Aaron Rodgers new deal with the

Coming off of the heel’s of last year’s NCAA probe by the FBI, succeeded by the formation of the Commission on College Basketball led by Condoleezza Rice, the NCAA has just made known the first of many steps in its plan of action to rectify the flaws within college basketball. The wide sweeping changes now

After announcing July 1 his intentions to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers through his sports agency Klutch Sports , the team’s new All-Star forward LeBron James made good on his promise Monday by officially signing the agreed upon 4-year, $154 million contract. Speculation ran wild at the conclusion of the 2017-2018 season of where

Having spent a combined 11 years in the minors before their pro debuts with the Chicago Cubs in 2014 and 2016 respectively, catcher Willson Contreras and infielder Javier Baez have just been selected to take part in the 2018 MLB All-Star game. A couple of first-time All-Stars get the good news. #EverybodyIn pic.twitter.com/QK7MVk96Lx — Chicago

Making things official this past Tuesday, the NHL’s Hall of Fame will be welcoming former Boston Bruins winger and the first black player to appear in an NHL game Willie O’Ree into their ranks. While having a respectable 22 year playing career while being legally blind in one eye, O’Ree will be entering the Hall

With the 7th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls selected 6’10 Duke forward/center Wendell Carter Jr. Thursday night. Despite heavy rumors of the team’s interest in Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., the Bulls showed their true interest by their actions. The pick is in! Meet the newest Chicago Bull: Wendell Carter

Looking to reestablish their brand in the basketball world, multinational company Puma has just named music mogul Jay-Z their president of basketball operations. Born Shawn Carter, Puma will look for him to attract artists and players as well as guiding the creative direction of the brand. Recently collaborating with Carter for his 4:44 Tour, this

Known for his dedication to the game of basketball for most of his life, it was hard to envision former Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant stepping away from the court. Now after witnessing his $100 million venture capital fund, his Oscar-winning short film “Dear Basketball” and his new show “Detail” with ESPN, fans could only

As the Cavaliers’ chances against the Boston Celtics this Sunday in game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals remains up in the air, the team knows for certain they will be without All-Star forward Kevin Love. Announcing Saturday, the team confirmed Love sustained a concussion in game 6 during his collision with Boston Celtics forward