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The Houston Rockets are down one game in their series with the Golden State Warriors, and while the sky isn't falling yet, alarm bells are ringing. The Rockets didn't have an answer for the Warriors with both Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler going off on the offensive end of the floor.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 21

Rockets Explain Reason Behind Game 1 Loss

The Houston Rockets are already in a hole down 1-0 in their series against the Golden State Warriors after falling in the opener. The Rockets shot under

NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / April 20

Houston Texans double down on former Chiefs tight end before draft

The Irv Smith Jr. era in Kansas City was a short one. However, things seem to have worked out at his next stop. Smith found a home for the coming season with the same team that gave him a chance after leaving the Chiefs.

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The 'Most 30-point games in NBA playoff history' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA postseason assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple NBA scoring titles' quiz

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 18

Report: Former Bengals Tight End Irv Smith Jr. Inks New NFL Deal

A former Bengals tight end signed a new deal with the Houston Texans this week. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the one-year deal for Irv Smith Jr. on Friday.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 18

Texans Re-Signing TE Irv Smith Jr

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Texans are re-signing TE Irv Smith Jr to a one-year contract for the 2025 season. Smith, 26, is a former second-round pick of the Vikings back in 2019.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / April 16

EXCLUSIVE: Sleeper Pass-Catcher Prospect Ready To Contribute to Rams

Robert Morris wide receiver Carl Smith Jr has been a quiet climber up draft boards due to his abilities as a pass catcher and playmaker once the ball gets into his hands.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 13

Breaking down Nick Smith Jr.'s sophomore year with the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets' dismal 2024-25 season ended with a whimper against the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon. Now that the campaign is in the rearview mirror, it's time to review what was for some of Charlotte's key players ahead of free agency and the 2025 NBA draft.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 12

Prime Duke Basketball Targets Entertain Idea of Joining Forces

There's no doubt that St. John Bosco High School (Calif.) point guard Brandon McCoy Jr. and Paul VI Catholic High School (Va.) shooting guard Jordan Smith Jr.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Nick Smith Jr. making the most of his opportunity with Hornets

As the Hornets get ready to take on the Celtics for the first of two games against Boston to close out the season, there isn’t much riding on this one.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 10

Charles Lee discusses Nick Smith Jr.'s career-best night in Toronto

Nick Smith Jr. is one of the most skilled basketball players on the Charlotte Hornets. The sophomore guard has a tight handle that complements his herky-jerky movements and reminds ball-knowers of some of the guards who ran the league in the early 2000s.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Nick Smith Jr. shines, but Hornets crumble in 126-96 loss to Raptors

For one bright quarter, it looked like the Charlotte Hornets might put up a fight. But by the final buzzer, all that remained was another lopsided loss—and one career night from a promising rookie.

NBA News / At The Hive / April 10

Recap/Analysis: Hornets skeleton crew loses to Raptors

Nick Smith scored a career high 28 points as part of his first career double double, but the Charlotte Hornets were blown out by the Raptors, 126-96. As basically the only established NBA player available to the Hornets, Jusuf Nurkic got a lot of the early offense run through him.

College Football News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / April 7

NFL Legend Steve Smith Breaks Down Xavier Restrepo's Film Ahead of NFL Draft

Miami Hurricanes mount rushmore receiver Xavier Restrepo has dropped his draft stocks after a rough pro day. And there is a chance one of the best receivers from this past season could go undrafted.

Travis Smith Jr. Draws Praise From Tennessee's Coaching Staff

Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Travis Smith Jr. is garnering rave reviews from the Vols' coaching staff after a few months on campus. The Tennessee Volunteers lost six wide receivers to the transfer portal and the NFL Draft.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 25

Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. has no shortage of self-confidence

Thanks to some injuries and the general growth of a second-year player, Nick Smith Jr. has jumped from 14.1 minutes per game in 51 games (no starts) to 22.6 minutes per game in 52 games (25 starts) this season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 25

Jabari Smith Jr. Could Be Traded By Rockets in Offseason

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. is about to face a crossroads in his career. Smith is coming to a close on his third season in the league, which means he is eligible for an extension this summer.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

Demoted Rockets Forward Thriving In Bench Role

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. came off the bench for the eleventh time in his career on Sunday night. That appearance happened to end in a disappointing loss to a Denver Nuggets team missing MVP candidate Nikola Jokic.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / March 24

Chiefs hosting under-the-radar 2025 NFL draft prospect who could be Kansas City's next hidden gem at cornerback

The Kansas City Chiefs could add to their history of late-round hidden gems at the cornerback position in the 2025 NFL draft. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Chiefs are hosting Southern Arkansas CB Melvin Smith, Jr.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Houston Rockets Jabari Smith Brings Energy to Starting Line-up

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr returns to the starting lineup against the Orlando Magic and scores 20 points. Smith tied a career-high with five 3-pointers in the game.

Burning Questions: Can Travis Smith Be An Early Contributor?

Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Travis Smith Jr. has many early expectations. Is it reasonable to expect a big season out of the true freshman? Tennessee wide receiver Travis Smith earned many fans throughout his time at the high school level.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / February 28

UVA Lacrosse: Five Keys to a Virginia Win at Johns Hopkins

It's Doyle Smith Cup week, Virginia vs. Johns Hopkins, one of the most storied rivalries in college lacrosse. For a quick history lesson, the cup is named after Edward Doyle Smith Jr., a five-year team manager and statistician with the Blue Jays before serving as UVa's first assistant sports director and lacrosse statistician from 1968-1999.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 18