NFL Network pundits discussed the possibility of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. being selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round in the hour before the 2024 NFL draft opened. Most of the analysts appeared confused as to why they were killing time discussing a scenario that appeared far fetched at the time. Many draft experts erased Penix’s name from mock drafts after Atlanta splurged on veteran signal-caller Kirk Cousins to open free agency in March. Even Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who rated Penix highly, didn’t think it would be wise for the Falcons to use the No. 8 overall ..read more

In Game 4 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers will meet the New York Knicks. The 76ers take the court as 5-point favorites against the Knicks. The game features a point total of 207.5. The 76ers defeated the Knicks 125-114 and went under the point total in their last contest on Thursday. Joel Embiid racked up a team-high 50 points in the victory. In their last game, the Knicks got a team-high 39 points from Jalen Brunson in a 125-114 loss to the 76ers on Thursday. No line was set for the matchup, and the teams combined to score 239 points to go over the point tota ..read more

In Game 4 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Orlando Magic will face the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Magic are a slight 2-point favorite against the Cavaliers. The over/under for the game is 201.5. The Magic knocked off the Cavaliers 121-83 and went under the point total in their last contest on Thursday. Paolo Banchero put up a team-high 31 points in the victory. The Cavaliers fell 121-83 to the Magic in their last contest on Thursday. Caris LeVert racked up a team-high 15 points in the loss. No line was set for the matchup, and the teams combined to hit the over on the point total ..read more

The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft featured six quarterbacks in the top 12 picks, 14 straight offensive players, and a barrage of trades that provided plenty of chaos Thursday night in Detroit. As the dust settles from the top 32 selections, here's an updated look at how the second and third rounds of this year's draft could go down Friday night: SECOND ROUND 33. Buffalo Bills (from CAR) Adonai Mitchell | WR | Texas 34. New England Patriots Kingsley Suamataia | OT | BYU 35. Arizona Cardinals Cooper DeJean | DB | Iowa 36. Washington Commanders Marshawn Kneeland | EDGE | Western Michigan 37 ..read more

The Philadelphia 76ers finally found themselves on the winning side of things on Thursday night as they defeated the New York Knicks in game 2 of the NBA playoffs first round. The series currently sits at 2-1 in favor of New York.  Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey combined for 75 of the Sixers' 125 points. The rest of the team combined for just 50. The 76ers will need much more if they want any chance of winning the series. Charles Barkley had a few words to say regarding the rest of the Philadelphia team outside of Embiid and Maxey. He got brutally honest with them following the night's acti ..read more

The 2024 NFL Draft kicked off on Thursday night in front of a record-setting crowd in Detroit. Multiple records were broken in the first round, including a historic run of offensive players to start the NFL Draft. Day 2 of the NFL Draft is scheduled for Friday night at 7 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network. Below is the updated draft order for the second and third rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft.  2024 NFL Draft Order: Second Round No. 33 (via Carolina): Buffalo Bills No. 34: New England Patriots No. 35: Arizona Cardinals No. 36: Washington Commanders No. 37: Los Angeles Chargers No. 38: T ..read more

The first round of the 2024 NFL draft featured an unprecedented emphasis on offense Thursday night. Each of the first 14 selections, including six quarterbacks, were spent on offensive players. Only nine defensive players were picked in the entire round. Whether the pendulum swings to defense when the second round transpires, beginning at 7 p.m. ET Friday, is anyone’s guess. But for what it’s worth, the two best players available on Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling’s big board are a defensive lineman and a defensive back. Numerous intriguing storylines emerged during Thursday’s first ..read more

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is receiving major backlash for his flagrant foul against Mitchell Robinson in Game 3. The Sixers came out with the victory, but that came with a cost.  Players and fans are viewing Embiid's act as "dirty." He responded to the accusation of potentially hurting Robinson, mentioning that was never his intent.  “I didn’t mean to hurt anybody… I just have to protect myself… it was unfortunate, but a physical game," said Embiid, per Adam Aaronson on X.  While there are mixed opinions from fans and media personnel, Embiid is blaming the physica ..read more

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have lost 12 straight games to the Denver Nuggets after blowing yet another big lead in the series.  The Lakers now find themselves in a 3-0 hole as they lost to the Nuggets on Thursday night, 112-105. LeBron James and Anthony Davis did as much as they could to secure a much needed win, but they ultimately fell short. They didn't receive much help from their teammates, especially starting point guard D'Angelo Russell, who scored zero points. The NBA on TNT crew discussed the Laker's loss following the game. Charles Barkley summed up the Lakers' deme ..read more

The Los Angeles Lakers are officially in the danger zone after losing to the Denver Nuggets 112-105 and falling in a 0-3 series hole.  LeBron James (26 points, nine assists and six rebounds) and Anthony Davis (33 points, 15 rebounds and three assists) filled the stat sheet, but didn't get enough help from the Lakers' role players.  D'Angelo Russell didn't finish with a single point. To make matters worse, he didn't even join the team huddle in the fourth quarter.  Related: Fans Unanimously Roast D'Angelo Russell Following Lakers-Nuggets Game After the game, Charles Barkley and t ..read more