Cleveland's Big Three Carry Cavaliers to 2-0 Series Lead Over Toronto Mitchell, Harden and Mobley combined for 83 points to power Cleveland past a turnover-plagued Toronto 115-105, as the series now heads north.

The Cavaliers took care of business behind some stellar play from Mitchell, Harden and Mobley in the 115-105 win. But one Cavalier's quiet night could spell out disaster if it becomes a trend...

My recap on game 2 is out now.

Women’s Golf: Northwestern finishes eighth at Therese Hession Buckeye Invitational Northwestern women’s golf closed the regular season at the Therese Hession Buckeye Invitational, finishing 8th in a 14-team field at Ohio State. Ashley Yun led the ‘Cats with a T5 finish at +6, closin...

Northwestern women's golf closed the regular season at the Therese Hession Buckeye Invitational, finishing 8th in a 14-team field at Ohio State.

Ashley Yun led the 'Cats with a T5 finish at +6, closing with a 1-under 71 on Saturday.

Full recap from Drew Christmann out now:

Baseball: Northwestern bats go cold, suffer sweep to Purdue Purdue swept Northwestern this weekend, outscoring the Wildcats 22-9 across three games for its ninth victory in its last 10 meetings with NU. More from @drewchristmann on the weekend series.

after run-ruling uic two days prior, northwestern's offense was no where to be found as purdue swept the wildcats in dominant fashion. more on the offensive struggle out now on @insidenu.bsky.social

G Jake West has officially confirmed on X that he will make a return to Northwestern for his second season. West averaged 5.3 points and 2.8 assists in his first-year with the Wildcats.

A big chance for West to capitalize on a strong freshman campaign with an even bigger role.

Men’s Golf: Northwestern finishes 12th at Augusta Haskins Award Invitational Daniel Svärd’s T-14 finish at 9 under wasn’t enough to carry the ‘Cats past 12th as Northwestern went up against three top-10 programs in a loaded 16-team field at the Haskins Award Invitational. @dre...

Daniel Svärd's T-14 finish at 9 under wasn't enough to carry the 'Cats past 12th as Northwestern went up against three top-10 programs in a loaded 16-team field at the Haskins Award Invitational.
Drew Christmann recaps the ‘Cats weekend in Augusta.

Northwestern women’s basketball player reviews: Kat Righeimer Kat Righeimer earned her scholarship, waited for her chance and delivered when it came. Looking back at the California guard’s season and the case she made for a spot in Carla Berube’s rotation.

Kat Righeimer earned her scholarship, waited for her chance and delivered when it came. Looking back at the California guard’s season and the case she made for a spot in Carla Berube’s rotation.

Softball: Northwestern drops series to No. 17 Oregon after controversial Saturday ending The clock ended it before the Wildcats could. Northwestern drops the series to No. 17 Oregon after a drop-dead time provision cut Saturday’s game short with the bases loaded and the tying run on deck.

The clock ended it before the Wildcats could. Northwestern drops the series to No. 17 Oregon after a drop-dead time provision cut Saturday's game short with the bases loaded and the tying run on deck.

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Trial by Fire: How James Harden Has Fared in His First 20 Games as a Cavalier No practice. No walk-throughs. No problem. Twenty games later, James Harden has turned one of Cleveland's boldest bets into its biggest advantage.

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It’s officially been twenty games with James Harden apart of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

In my newest piece, I take a look back at how the experiment has gone and how the Cavs window for a championship has never been more open.

There Is No Line Between Tanking and Rebuilding — and OKC Proved It The NBA wants to legislate losing. But for small markets without free-agent appeal, deliberate losing isn't a betrayal of competition — it's the only path to a title.

There is no line between tanking and rebuilding — and OKC proved it.

My argument on why tanking is an inevitable side effect of the league we're in, and anything to change that only widens the divide between the big and small markets of the NBA.

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the aura…

mark jackson knocked it out of the park with his first hire as AD

my piece on northwestern women’s swim and dives trip down to atlanta for the ncaa championships.

Three takeaways from Northwestern lacrosse vs. Syracuse No. 4 Northwestern fell to 5-2 after last night’s 9-6 loss to No. 14 Syracuse at Ryan Fieldhouse. Madison Taylor struggled for most of the night as the Wildcats racked up 21 turnovers while sophomore ...

No. 4 Northwestern fell to 5-2 after last night's 9-6 loss to No. 14 Syracuse at Ryan Fieldhouse.

Madison Taylor struggled for most of the night as the Wildcats racked up 21 turnovers while sophomore Molly Guzik scored six of the Orange's nine goals.

In a season that rarely went right, Northwestern men’s basketball found something worth holding onto The Wildcats’ season is over. But through 34 games, roster turnover and excruciating losses, Nick Martinelli showed up every night. @drewchristmann takes a look back at a difficult season — and the pl...

Northwestern's season is over after an 81-68 loss to Purdue, but what this team showed is worth remembering.
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Three keys for Northwestern men’s basketball vs. Purdue The ‘Cats know what it takes to hang with the Boilermakers. Now they have to finish the job. @drewchristmann has&nb...

The ‘Cats know what it takes to hang with the Boilermakers. Now they have to finish the job.

Drew Christmann has the three keys for Northwestern to earn its second straight upset in the Big Ten Tournament.

Bam Adebayo Was Never Supposed to Do This For his entire career, Bam Adebayo has been defined by what he doesn't do offensively. Then came Tuesday night.

Wrote about Bam Adebayo's 83-point night last night and the journey he took to get there. First article on this SubStack, check it out!

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Three keys for Northwestern men’s basketball vs. Indiana One win down. Here’s what it will take for Northwestern to get another against Indiana.

One win down. Here's what it will take for Northwestern to get another against Indiana.

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Wrote about Keon Ellis a couple of days ago and his importance for this #Cavs team as we inch closer to the playoffs. Seemed relevant to bring it back up given his performance tonight!

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Three Games, No Answers: Cleveland Can't Solve Boston Three games, three losses. The Cavaliers didn't have an answer for the Celtics all season — and with the playoffs looming, that's a reason for concern.

Wrote about the Celtics' regular season sweep of the Cavs and the lessons for the team a month out from playoff basketball.

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Keon Ellis is the Cavaliers' quietest deadline addition — and maybe their most important The undrafted defensive specialist has already made his mark in Cleveland, and his impact could define how far this team goes in the postseason.

Wrote about Keon Ellis and his importance for this Cavaliers team with the playoffs approaching.

Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 63-62 win over Oregon Three takeaways from Northwestern’s last-second thriller over Oregon. Nick Martinelli delivered on his own bobblehead day, and the Wildcats flipped the script in the second half to secure a potentiall...

Nick Martinelli delivered on his own bobblehead day, and the Wildcats flipped the script in the second half to secure a potentially crucial Big Ten Tournament tiebreaker.

@drewchristmann goes over what stood out most from Northwestern's 63-62 win over Oregon.

Big Ten Weekly: Dent’s dimes, Northwestern’s surge and a rivalry thriller in Columbus Donovan Dent dished out 15 assists with a game-winner, Kiyomi McMiller hung 40 and crossed 1,000 career points, and Michigan-Ohio State gave us an instant classic in Columbus. Full men’s & women’s hoo...

Donovan Dent dished out 15 assists with a game-winner, Kiyomi McMiller hung 40 and crossed 1,000 career points, and Michigan-Ohio State gave us an instant classic in Columbus.

Full men’s & women’s hoops recap from @drewchristmann out now.

Game Preview: Cavaliers head to Detroit as the injuries keep stacking up Walking into the home court of the East's No. 1 team is tough enough — but a rash of new injuries has made the task even harder. Here are three keys for Cleveland to walk away with the W.

Detailed the three keys to victory for the Cavs game tonight in Detroit! Check it out!

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The Athletic continuing to save sports journalism.

Big Ten Weekly: Michigan makes its statement at Purdue as Maryland stuns Ohio State Michigan delivered a statement win at Purdue, while Maryland’s comeback at Ohio State shook up the Big Ten race.

Michigan delivered a statement win at Purdue, while Maryland’s comeback at Ohio State shook up the Big Ten race.

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have to be considered a final four team now, right?

why not do this alongside the 300 journalists you laid off?

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i can’t with today this garland-harden shit is taking over my life