Jun. 21—HIGH POINT — Sam Beasley wasn't expecting to become High Point Christian's head football coach. But over his career, he's learned that plans sometimes change. When Scott Bell stepped down last month, Beasley wasn't initially looking to make the jump from…

NBA.com Game Recap: Hawks 103, 76ers 96 Led by Kevin Huerters Playoff career-high 27 points, the No. 5 seed Hawks defeated the No. 1 seed 76ers, 103-96, in Game 7. Trae Young added 21 points (5-23 FG) and 10 assists for…

Blake Griffin was reportedly interested in the Celtics before re-signing with the Clippers in 2017. But after getting bought out by the Pistons this year, Griffin was reportedly interested in the Nets (whom he ultimately chose), Warriors, Heat and Trail Blazers. Missing…

One of the most dynamic MLB players this season has been Shohei Ohtani. Playing as both a pitcher and hitter, Ohtani is accomplishing feats not seen for decades in the league. The Angels star recently homered in three straight games, which could…

Michigan freshman center Hunter Dickinson scored 10 points and played a solid game in his first taste of NBA G-League Elite Camp action Sunday, his first public audition for scouts. He’ll be busy the next few days trying to prove he’s good…

Georgia Tech went big with the latest addition to the 2022 class with the commitment of Milton HS offensive lineman Brandon Best. Best gives the Jackets a lineman with the potential to play any of the five spots on the offensive line…

Raiders' Carl Nassib comes out as first active gay NFL player originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Carl Nassib became the first active NFL player to come out as gay. Here is what he said in his…

How to watch D.C. United vs. Montreal originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington D.C. United picked up its fourth win of the Hernan Losada era on Saturday night to climb into sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. It was their second…

Carl Nassib of the Las Vegas Raiders flexes while smiling during warmups before a game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Getty Images) Carl Nassib has become the first active NFL player to…

Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence came up clutch for Jaguars fan Logan Nugent. After Nugent’s fiance, Amber Phommathep, said he couldn’t hang up jerseys of Lawrence, Josh Allen and Myles Jack unless the former acknowledged him, the rookie first-overall pick gave his approval…