NBA All-Star Game 2026: How to watch tonight, who’s playing, where to stream free and more
The NBA All-Star Game will be played this Sunday, Feb. 15. The midseason exhibition has a new format this year, with three teams competing in a round-robin tournament. Team USA Stars, led by J.B. Bickerstaff, includes Scottie Barnes, Cade Cunningham and Anthony Edwards. Team USA Stripes, led by Mitch Johnson, includes Jalen Brunson, New York […]
The sports equinox is back. Here’s how to watch all 4 leagues on Monday
We know that you, dear readers of The Athletic, like watching sports. It’s a reliable social routine or a sacred ritual, whichever you need in a given moment. You wouldn’t put so much time and money into it if the payoff wasn’t there. Monday marks an unofficial holiday. If ball is life, here’s proof of […]
‘I’m not answering that question’: Why AI — and how to use it — has become the NBA’s biggest secret
The most unusual path to the NBA wasn’t taken by some overlooked recruit or undrafted rookie. Gregory Peim went from testing theories about the laws of the universe at the world’s largest particle accelerator to unlocking the secrets of pick-and-roll defense and player evaluation for the Los Angeles Clippers. Advertisement Northeastern University theoretical physicist Pran […]
How to watch the Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Playoffs game tonight: Game 3 livestream options
Boston Celtics center Al Horford defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley in the first quarter. Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Boston Celtics face the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight for Game 3 of the teams’ exciting NBA Playoffs series. With the series tied 1-1, tonight’s winner will take the lead in this Eastern Conference […]
How to watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic NBA Playoffs game tonight: Game 4 livestream options, more
Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball against Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic during the third quarter of game three of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Kia Center on April 25, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Rich Storry/Getty Images Back after a staggering 121-83 Game 3 loss, the worst-ever […]