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The New York Giants are heading into the 2025 season with a spotlight on the major changes at quarterback. The team moved on from Daniel Jones midway through a disappointing 2024 campaign and responded by signing veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, while also selecting Jaxson Dart in the first round of the 2025 NFL […]

As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for training camp, the tight end depth chart is becoming an area of concern, particularly for 2023 second-round pick Luke Schoonmaker. The Michigan product, selected 58th overall, is in jeopardy of losing his TE2 role to second-year undrafted free agent Brevyn Spann-Ford, who has emerged as one of the top […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have finalized a new three-year contract with forward Justin Edwards after declining his $1.9 million team option for the upcoming season, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal includes two guaranteed years and will pay Edwards $2 million in the 2025–26 season, marking a significant step forward in the young player’s promising NBA […]

The Washington Wizards used their No. 43 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to select Florida State wing Jamir Watkins, strengthening their backcourt with a player known for his physicality, versatility, and maturity. The pick, acquired via a trade with the Utah Jazz that also involved swapping the No. 18 pick for No. 21 […]

The NBA has officially set the stage for one of the most anticipated Summer League matchups in recent memory, as No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks could face second-year guard Bronny James of the Los Angeles Lakers. The showdown is scheduled for July 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET, live on ESPN, […]

The Dallas Mavericks made NBA history this year, executing a stunning midseason trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers without fielding offers from around the league. While the decision initially sparked backlash, Dallas quickly turned the page by landing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, a selection they […]

The 2025 NBA Draft delivered several surprises, but few were as unexpected as the viral moment involving Charlotte Hornets’ No. 4 overall pick, Kon Knueppel, during his post-selection press conference. The Duke freshman, a standout for the Blue Devils, was caught off guard when a reporter asked whether he planned to continue his education through […]

Following the 2025 NBA Draft, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum shared a photo on Instagram with newly drafted Cooper Flagg, showcasing a meaningful connection between the NBA veteran and the league’s newest top pick, via Noa Dalzell. The photo, which shows Tatum in conversation with Flagg, comes after Flagg publicly named Tatum as his favorite […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has once again stamped his name in the history books, earning a starting spot as the National League’s designated hitter in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. The announcement came Thursday after Phase 1 of fan voting concluded, with Ohtani receiving 3,967,668 votes, the highest in the National League […]

The Memphis Grizzlies kicked off their 2025 offseason with a seismic trade, sending star guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and multiple draft picks. The move, though controversial among Grizzlies fans, was acknowledged by general manager Zach Kleiman as a significant gain for Orlando. “I think it’s […]

With the 28th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics took a calculated swing on Spanish wing Hugo Gonzalez, an acquisition ESPN’s Jonathan Givony called “one of the biggest steals of the draft,” via Noa Dalzell. Gonzalez, a 19-year-old from Madrid, Spain, played the 2024–25 season with Real Madrid, competing in both the […]

In a headline-grabbing move at the 2025 NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz selected Rutgers forward Ace Bailey with the No. 5 overall pick, capitalizing on a surprising slide for a player once projected in the Top 3. Bailey, who averaged 17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game on 46.0% shooting from […]

The Dallas Mavericks officially selected Duke star forward Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, confirming what many had anticipated for months. Flagg, the 18-year-old phenom from Maine, had long been projected as the top prospect of the class, and Dallas landed him despite entering the […]

The Chicago Bulls are reportedly engaged in active trade discussions involving guards Coby White and Lonzo Ball, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. As the 2025 NBA Draft unfolds, the team appears to be weighing multiple roster decisions, including the possibility of leveraging their No. 12 pick or moving up the draft board. […]

The NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver, has acknowledged the league’s growing Achilles tendon injury problem, hinting at integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze and potentially prevent future incidents. This comes after a dramatic rise in Achilles injuries during the 2024–25 season, capped by Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton’s rupture during Game 7 of the NBA Finals. […]

The retired Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce turned heads and got everyone talking today when he pulled off a wild patriotic surprise at his fifth annual ‘Team 62’ celebrity bartending event in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. Held at the Ocean Drive bar, the fundraiser supports the Eagles Autism Foundation, which has brought in over […]

The New York Mets made significant roster changes on Wednesday, reshaping their bullpen by designating left-handers Jose Castillo and Richard Lovelady for assignment to make room for right-handed pitching prospect Jonathan Pintaro and left-hander Brandon Waddell. Pintaro, 27, joins the major league roster as the Mets’ No. 22 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. A standout in […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ new three-year, $119 million contract for Kyrie Irving drew criticism from Stephen A. Smith of ESPN, who called the deal a “lowball.” On ESPN’s First Take, Smith said, “I think Kyrie Irving got low-balled. I think he deserved more… it has me looking at ownership because I’m saying, ‘Okay, if this were […]

In a move aimed at bolstering pitching depth, the Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Robinson Pina from the Miami Marlins in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Colby Martin. The deal, firs t reported by MLB.com’s Christina De Nicola, is Toronto’s first transaction ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Robinson Pina, 26, was recently […]

The Los Angeles Lakers faced a disheartening 100-97 loss against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night, with Austin Reaves’ controversial ejection playing a crucial role in the outcome. The Lakers, who had been riding high with six wins in their last seven games before the All-Star break, saw their momentum halted in a game filled […]

The San Francisco 49ers are considering selling a 10% stake in the team, which could value the franchise at an impressive $9 billion, according to Bloomberg, who first reported the news. This move follows a growing trend among NFL teams using private equity investments to raise cash and fund future projects. The 49ers have been […]

Real Madrid will face the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 without Jude Bellingham following his suspension due to yellow card accumulation. The English midfielder received his third yellow card of the 2024–25 Champions League campaign during Madrid’s 3-1 victory over Manchester City in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, […]

The Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green made a bold statement during the 2025 NBA All-Star Game broadcast, confidently saying his team will win the championship this season. Speaking on TNT’s pregame show, Green confidently declared, “I said, I think we’re gonna win a championship, but I lied. We are going to win the championship. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals saw third baseman Nolan Arenado officially report to spring training on Sunday, arriving amid an off-season filled with trade speculation. Rumors aside, the eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glover is still central to the Cardinals’ plans moving forward. Arenado, 33, has a full no-trade clause, which allows him to control any […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, Dustin May, missed all of 2024 due to several injuries. He will be making his long-awaited return to the mound in 2025 after a series of injuries that sidelined him since May of 2023. While he was already recovering from UCL and flexor tendon surgery, a shocking and unexpected medical […]

As the Toronto Blue Jays get ready for the 2025 season, shortstop Bo Bichette has confirmed that he and the organization have not engaged in any contract extension discussions. With just one year left on his three-year, $33.6 million deal, Bichette is staring down free agency unless a new deal is reached. Speaking to reporters […]

The Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley continues to make headlines for all the right reasons. Fresh off a historic season that saw him rush for 2,504 yards and 18 touchdowns across 21 games, Barkley once again showcased why he’s an elite player and a selfless teammate. When Jimmy Fallon invited Barkley and quarteback […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have received a major update regarding Shohei Ohtani’s return to pitching, and it fits right into their long-term game plan. Ohtani, who had a second major elbow surgery, hasn’t thrown a pitch since August 2023. But if all goes well, he’s expected to get back to his two-way role by May […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have made it official, right-hander Freddy Peralta will be their Opening Day starter for the second straight season. Manager Pat Murphy dropped the news on February 14, the very same day pitchers and catchers arrived at spring training in Phoenix. Peralta will take the ball on March 27 in the Bronx, squaring […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came up short in a 103-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, a game filled with missed opportunities, cold shooting, and frustrating officiating. What made it sting even more was the fact that Milwaukee was without its two biggest stars, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Despite that, the Bucks found […]

In the 2025 NFL Draft, the 49ers will be hunting for a dominant left tackle who can one day take over the job from veteran Trent Williams. ESPN’s Field Yates projects Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons as the 49ers’ potential selection with the No. 11 overall pick in his latest mock draft column. “Trent […]

The Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant made history as he became just the eighth player to surpass 30,000 career points. He reached the milestone during the Suns’ 119-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, as Durant sank a free throw late in the third quarter. With 30,008 career points and counting, the two time NBA champion […]

The much-anticipated debut of Luka Doncic as a Los Angeles Laker did not disappoint. The Lakers’ matchup against the Utah Jazz on Monday night averaged 2.01 million viewers on ESPN, making it the 15th most-watched game of the season and the second most-watched game on ESPN, trailing only the Warriors-Celtics game on November 6, which drew […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a gutsy 114-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night at Target Center. Despite being down by 15 points at one point and dealing with injuries and exhaustion from playing three games in four nights, they somehow found a way to get the job done. After the game, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays recently made an interesting move, bringing back Kevin Kiermaier, but this time, he won’t be patrolling center field. Instead, he’s stepping into a front-office role as a special assistant. This comes right after Max Scherzer made his free agency decision, and it could be a big deal for the Blue Jays […]

The 2024 NFL season ended on a bittersweet note for Josh Allen. He didn’t get the Super Bowl appearance he was chasing, but he did walk away with one of the biggest honors in football, his first-ever NFL MVP award. Despite the Buffalo Bills’ 32-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship […]

Eloise Brown, a 102-year-old Philadelphia Eagles superfan, will watch her beloved team, the Eagles, compete in Super Bowl 59 against the Kansas City Chiefs after the franchise gifted tickets to the game in New Orleans to her and her family. Brown, who has been an Eagles fan since the team was founded in 1933, was […]

The Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes has had a phenomenal career, winning three Super Bowl titles and flipping the script on quarterback play. Despite his success, some underestimate his athleticism because he lacks the prototypical build of an NFL star. Recently, his former teammate Tyreek Hill weighed in on Mahomes’ so-called “dad bod.” […]

The San Diego Padres are close to signing former Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies utility player Connor Joe, per a report by Dennis Lin of The Athletic. The terms of the agreement have yet to be disclosed, but the deal is expected to be a cost-effective move for San Diego, which is managing a tight […]