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Eric KarabellApr 30, 2026, 09:21 AM ET Close Eric Karabell is a senior writer for…

Cooper Flagg described his Rookie of the Year win as validation of years of work…

Hunter Henry knows what it’s like to be a Day 2 draft pick. After being…

Photo: Houston Rockets/X Reed Sheppard of the Houston Rockets reflected on how challenging his rookie…

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham first joined the WNBA in 2019. After an iconic four-year…

Michael VoepelApr 28, 2026, 12:35 AM ET Close Michael Voepel is a senior writer who…

Photo: Dallas Mavericks/X Cooper Flagg has earned the 2025–26 NBA Rookie of the Year award,…

Mike ClayApr 27, 2026, 11:33 AM ET Close Mike Clay is a senior writer for…

You only get one Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut! Three rookies made their first walks…

You can make a reasonable case that Game 4 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto…