The Latest Breaking News from Mike Sykes

We just lived through the most consequential NBA trade deadline ever

The Lakers really got away with this.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 6, 2025

The NFL can’t even let the NBA have trade season to itself

Trade rumors probably aren't great for the Super Bowl news cycle.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2025

It’s time to hate the Lakers. Again.

Are we sure this isn't collusion? Somebody investigate this.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 3, 2025

5 good reasons you should root against the Chiefs in the Super Bowl

You might not be here for the Eagles, but you're definitely not here for the Chiefs.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 27, 2025

Fans are too unserious to have more power in NBA All-Star voting

If anything, the fans probably need a little less power

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 24, 2025

The Miami Heat need to dump Jimmy Butler now before it’s too late

Let it go, Pat Riley. Please.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 23, 2025

The lone voter who left Ichiro off their Hall of Fame ballot needs to reveal themselves

Bring back public shame.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 22, 2025

Calling for Ohio State to fire Ryan Day just got so much dumber

I guess Day can breathe a sigh of relief now.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 21, 2025

Ja Morant’s poster dunk on Victor Wembanyama isn’t actually a poster dunk

Call me a hater if you want. But this shouldn't count.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 16, 2025

Tiger Woods’ TGL debut was as ridiculously bad as it was fantastic

We didn't even care that he sucked at his own league.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 15, 2025