The New York Red Bulls advance to the MLS Cup, bringing home the randomness of these playoffs

The New York Red Bulls advance to the MLS Cup, bringing home the randomness of these playoffs

The New York Red Bulls defeated Orlando City in the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday and will play for the title next weekend. (Photo: Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) The New York Red Bulls played 20 soccer games from June 2 through the end of the MLS regular season; they won three, including two against lowly Toronto. … Read more

What’s at stake as the Celtics enter the NBA Cup Finals vs. Bulls

What’s at stake as the Celtics enter the NBA Cup Finals vs. Bulls

What is at stake when the Celtics enter the finals of the NBA Cup group vs. The Bulls originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics’ game against the Chicago Bulls on Friday isn’t just any late November road game against a sub-500 team. Celtics at Bulls (8 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston) … Read more

🏆 Seattle stun LAFC on the road; Red Bulls suck blow NYCFC

🏆 Seattle stun LAFC on the road; Red Bulls suck blow NYCFC

The conference semifinals are underway in the MLS Cup playoffs as we move into the single-elimination portion of the competition. Here’s what happened Saturday night in the conference semifinals. LAFC 1-2 Seattle Sounders Shooters: Hollingshead 50′; Chanot 59′ (OG), Morris 109′ Seattle stunned LAFC in Los Angeles thanks to an overtime winner from Jordan Morris. … Read more

‘I’m in a good place’: Bulls’ Zach LaVine tries to turn heads amid trade rumors

‘I’m in a good place’: Bulls’ Zach LaVine tries to turn heads amid trade rumors

DETROIT — It was almost as if Zach LaVine was playing possum, watching teammate Nikola Vučević feast on the Pistons’ lax defense — and then he exploded. It was one triple in the fourth, then another, and another, and another. It was seen in his walk, light steps, easy relaxation. The only ones who didn’t … Read more

Let’s stop pretending that the Bulls’ Josh Giddey is a real point guard. He is a force forward

Let’s stop pretending that the Bulls’ Josh Giddey is a real point guard. He is a force forward

Bulls starting point guard Josh Giddey may want to consider a position change. (Photo: Michael Reaves/Getty Images) For over a hundred years, the world’s population has been captivated by the story of the Loch Ness Monster, also known as Nessie, a prehistoric creature that occupies the ancient waters of northern Scotland. Interest in the creature … Read more