Candace Buckner

Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart offered a peek behind the curtain of how locker rooms are functioning in the Trump era.

The shirtless MLB movement feels like a miracle drug for boredom, a long time coming for even baseball’s most traditional fan base.

Mitchell wasn’t the headliner in that 22-second video of Clark protesting and Stephanie White pointing. She was the calm in the chaos.

Dolan should've known Trump's presence would hijack attention from the night and complicate logistics for the NBA and deeply invested fans.

Fans boo President’s appearance at Madison Square Garden as Knicks lose Game 3 to Spurs.

They’re not exactly "fans," per se. But rather, the village idiots. They’re performers and content chasers, documenting their assaults.

Pardon the impatience, but the draft party’s over. For the top echelon, it’s time to expect more than baby steps and signs of superstardom.

The made-for-television event known as the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft felt like a celebration. On Tuesday night, as the lottery picks grabbed the hat belonging to their new employer and walked onto the stage to greet commissioner Adam Silver, their sizzle reel played across the screen. Analysts used superlatives to praise their strengths — rarely ever mentioning a single weakness — and share optimistic forecasts about their fit in the NBA. The shower of affection continued as the tall guys in custom suits made their way to a set that resembled a living room, complete with baby photos and a couch large enough to hold their proud moms and dads.

(Commentary) The made-for-television event known as the first round of the 2026 NBA draft felt like ...

The made-for-television event known as the first round of the 2026 NBA draft felt like a celebration.