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The Charlotte Hornets’ season took another hit as they lost guard Josh Okogie to a left hamstring strain during their 104-112 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The team, already without LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Grant Williams, just can’t catch a break with injuries. On Saturday, the team confirmed Okogie’s hamstring injury and said […]

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers fought hard against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, but ultimately, Nikola Jokic’s late-game heroics proved too much. The reigning three-time MVP led Denver to a 137-134 victory despite Maxey’s stellar 42-point performance. With the 76ers leading 128-125 with under two minutes remaining, Jokic took over. He scored 11 […]

Kevin Durant had plenty to say on and off the court Friday night as the Phoenix Suns dominated the Golden State Warriors 130-105 at Chase Center. The Suns’ star forward not only helped his team secure an emphatic win, but he also engaged in a heated back-and-forth with Hall of Famer Gary Payton Sr., who […]

The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy are heading toward a massive contract extension this offseason. Purdy, selected with the final pick (262nd overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft and famously known as Mr. Irrelevant, has far outperformed his rookie contract and is expected to receive a deal that places him among the NFL’s […]

The debate over Eli Manning’s Hall of Fame candidacy is reaching its climax, as the former New York Giants quarterback is one of 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. Manning, who retired in 2019 after 16 seasons, has always been a divisive figure when it comes to Hall […]

The New York Mets have been in talks with the San Diego Padres about a potential trade for right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease. However, a deal seems unlikely because the Padres are asking for a high price, according to Will Sammon of the New York Times. The Padres, who already made a significant trade by sending […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are entering a make-or-break offseason, and Joe Burrow has made his stance clear on one thing. Burrow wants the team to prioritize paying wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. With Chase set to enter the final year of his rookie contract in 2025, Burrow believes locking up his top target should be the Bengals’ […]

WNBA star Angel Reese just added another big win to her ever-growing resume. The Chicago Sky forward has landed a groundbreaking partnership with McDonald’s, making history as the first female athlete to have her own nationally recognized meal with the fast-food chain. Starting February 10, McDonald’s customers can order “The Angel Reese Special,” a meal […]

The Dallas Cowboys are eyeing Ken Dorsey as a potential option for their offensive coordinator vacancy. They’re still piecing together their coaching staff under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, and according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, discussions are in motion, though no formal interview has been lined up yet. Dorsey, 43, has held offensive coordinator roles […]

The Los Angeles Lakers endured a grueling night on Tuesday, losing 118-104 to a shorthanded yet relentless Philadelphia 76ers squad. During the game, a video went viral showing Lakers head coach JJ Redick angrily yelling at rookie Dalton Knecht during a timeout. The incident happened after a miscommunication on an offensive play, adding to the […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford had a game to remember in the team’s astonishingly close 137-136 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Gafford was perfect on the floor, finishing with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks, going a flawless 9-for-9 from the field. This was just the second time this […]

Even though Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up 52 points, the Golden State Warriors still overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 116-109 at Chase Center on Wednesday.  Golden State pulled ahead late with game-winning shots and strong defense, ending Oklahoma City’s three-game winning streak at Chase Center. Gilgeous-Alexander dominated early, scoring […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are keeping one of their best bullpen arms around for another season. The Dodgers have worked out a deal with lefty reliever Alex Vesia, according to Fabian Ardaya, avoiding arbitration and signing him to a one-year, $2.25 million contract for 2025. The deal also includes a $3.55 million club option for […]

The Kansas City Royals have just made a much-needed move to improve their bullpen by signing two-time All-Star Carlos Estévez on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Pending a physical, Estévez is closer to a two-year deal with a club option for 2027. The financial details of the deal haven’t been revealed yet. The 32-year-old right-hander […]

After the Buffalo Bills’ heart wrenching close 32-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game, which was their fourth playoff loss to Kansas City in the last five seasons, the team wasted no time getting to work on their next moves. On Wednesday, the Bills announced the re-signing of quarterback Shane […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will play in Super Bowl 59 and fight for the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday, February 9 at 6:30 PM ET. This is a rematch of Super Bowl 57, which the Chiefs won 38-35.  With the championship game approaching, one question on many fans’ minds is who the […]

Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic went off again with another crazy performance, but it wasn’t enough to help his team get over the line as they lost against the Chicago Bulls, 129-121. Jokic was unstoppable, putting up a triple-double with 33 points, 14 assists, and 12 rebounds. That makes 21 triple-doubles for him this […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have proven time and time again that they’re built for the playoffs. Finishing the 2024 regular season with an impressive 15-2 record, they went on to beat the Houston Texans 23-14 in the Divisional Round. Then, in a nail-biter, they just handed the Buffalo Bills a 32-29 defeat in the AFC […]

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic Air Jordan 1, Jordan Brand and the Chicago Bulls have teamed up for a bold marketing stunt involving Michael Jordan’s statue at the United Center. The statue, which shows Jordan in mid-air rocking his signature sneakers, has gotten a surprising update as the shoes on his feet […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are heading to their fifth Super Bowl in six years after a close 32-29 win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship, and star quarterback Patrick Mahomes deserves much of the credit. He threw for 245 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 43 yards and two more scores, […]

Xavier Worthy, the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver had a little extra motivation going into the 2024 AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills, and it all goes back to the 2024 NFL Draft. The Bills traded out of the No. 28 pick, which is how the Chiefs ended up picking Worthy. Buffalo traded their […]

Today, January 26, 2025, is the fifth anniversary of the helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, that claimed the lives of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others when Kobe was only 41 years old. Five championships, two Finals MVPs, one regular-season MVP, and 18 All-Star selections, he was one of the greatest if […]

The Houston Astros are still in play to bring back Alex Bregman, an essential player on the team, after trading reliever Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs. This alteration gives the Astros greater spending flexibility, crucial for restarting talks with the two-time All-Star. It was reported earlier that the key player for the Astros was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 118-108 on Saturday night, improving their record to 25-18. The win keeps them in 5th place in the Western Conference, while the Warriors are now 22-23. One of the main reasons the Lakers won was their defense against Stephen Curry, who couldn’t score at all in […]

The Lakers are fighting for a playoff spot in the 2024-25 NBA season, with Anthony Davis having a dream of a season, averaging 25.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.2 blocks, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 52.4 percent. However, the Lakers have some serious issues to adjust to going forward, one of them […]

Anthony Edwards has emerged as one of the NBA’s brightest stars since being drafted in 2020 as the No. 1 pick, and at the young age of 23, he has made a phenomenal impact on the game as the Minnesota Timberwolves starting two guard. Now, in his fifth season, he is leading the Timberwolves in […]

Back in 2021, the NFL implemented replay assist with the goal of improving on-field referee accuracy. At the time, its scope was limited to ball placement and pass completions. However, by 2023, it had broadened to include penalties such as blows to quarterbacks’ heads and intentional grounding. Now, there might be more changes coming soon […]

The New York Mets have signed right-handed pitcher Adbert Alzolay to a two-year minor league deal, per Will Sammon of The Athletic. Alzolay, who is currently 29 years old, will miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season as he recovers from Tommy John surgery he had back in August 2024. The Mets hope […]

A Quincy District Court jury found New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers not guilty of domestic violence charges on Friday. Prosecutors had accused the 29-year-old of assault, strangulation, and throwing his girlfriend down a staircase in October 2024. However, after deliberating for less than two hours, the jury cleared him of all charges. Peppers took […]

The San Diego Padres are officially retiring their pink-and-mint City Connect uniforms after the 2025 season. The team revealed on Friday that the popular uniforms will be discontinued beginning in 2026, per Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times. These colorful jerseys first showed up on July 8, 2022, and quickly became a hit with […]

Robert Saleh might be returning to the San Francisco 49ers as their defensive coordinator, a position he absolutely nailed from 2017 to 2020. Last season didn’t go well for the team, as they gave up 25.6 points per game, ranking 29th in the league, and ended with a 6-11 record under first-year coordinator Nick Sorensen. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Anthony Santander to a five-year, $92.5 million contract, but they’re playing it smart with deferred payments, just like the Los Angeles Dodgers. In fact, $61.75 million of that total will be paid out later, which means the present-day value of the deal comes down to about $68.6 million. For […]

This is a new beginning for the New York Jets franchise, having named Aaron Glenn as their new head coach. After playing for the Jets during his 15-year NFL career, Glenn returns to the franchise. He spent eight seasons as a cornerback with the Jets from 1994 to 2001 and achieved 24 career interceptions. This […]

Since the start of the 2024 NFL season, many have been calling out the Kansas City Chiefs and their quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, claiming they get special treatment from the referees as if everyone is against the team completing their three-peat. These allegations only picked up steam after the Chiefs’ 23-14 playoff win over the Houston […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially introduced Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki on Wednesday after he signed a minor league contract with a $6.5 million signing bonus. At 23, Sasaki joins a Dodgers squad already stacked with Japanese stars like Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, making their title defense stronger than ever. Sasaki decided to join the […]

The Boston Celtics, one of the most dominant teams in the NBA, could make history with a potential sale that could hit $6 billion. That’s a major jump from the $360 million the Grousbeck family paid back in 2002. After announcing last year that they’d be selling the team, the family is moving forward with […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant isn’t budging on his pick for NFL MVP as he’s all in on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Even after the Ravens’ 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round, Morant had Jackson’s back. Morant was quick to jump on X, formerly Twitter, to remind everyone, “8 still […]

The Baltimore Ravens’ playoff hopes came to a painful end in a 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round. Despite the fact that Lamar Jackson couldn’t bring his A-game, he finished the game with 254 yards, two touchdowns, and a 114.4 passer rating, and he delivered a clutch 24-yard touchdown pass to […]

The Chicago Cubs were one of the top contenders to sign Tanner Scott but ultimately lost out to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who secured the left-handed reliever with a four-year, $72 million deal, with a $20 million signing bonus and $21 million in deferred payments. That’s some serious cheddar for a reliever, making it one […]