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Although James Harden’s future with the Philadelphia 76ers is in serious doubt, general manager Daryl Morey and the front office appear determined to keep the rest of the Sixers’ core and even some valuable role players like Paul Reed. The 2020 second-round pick played sparing but key minutes most of the year and stepped up […]

It is easy to sometimes equate football players to modern day gladiators based on the ferocity and intensity of the sport they play. There are many, however, who leave that firmly on the field and come into touch with their creative and softer side. Running backs like Green Bay Packers’ AJ Dillon are particularly associated […]

The San Francisco 49ers were lost after cutting ties with head coach Jim Harbaugh in 2014. The franchise had gone so long without a locker room igniter before the current Michigan program leader arrived and then immediately plunged back into a period of darkness after his exit. A strong but different voice was needed again. […]

Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. and the MLB have partnered up to introduce the baseball world to the inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic, with the hopes of highlighting 50 of the best talents enrolled in Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The event will jump start the All-Star festivities and showcase some standouts who might have […]

Although the St. Louis Cardinals learned that Tommy Edman has no structural damage in his wrist, they will not be taking any chances with their coveted utility man. The team is placing him on the 10-day injured list and calling up infielder Jose Fermin from Triple-A to take his roster spot, via St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are trying to do everything they can to gain leverage in Damian Lillard trade talks, desperate to to maximize the value of one of the franchise’s greatest players of all-time. They estimate that value to be quite high. “The Blazers, according to NBA sources, are seeking in the neighborhood of four […]

The Green Bay Packers are used to having a succession plan but a contingency plan would not hurt them as they charge forward into next season with quarterback Jordan Love. A former NFL executive believes there is a veteran out there who would be a perfect backup behind the new starter, someone who Cheeseheads were […]

As if athletes needed another reason to dread press conferences, tennis player Paula Badosa was subjected to one of the more befuddling and awkward lines of questioning in recent memory. And it came after she suffered injury again and retired from her second-round Wimbledon match Friday. Apparently, victory is in the eye of the beholder, […]

A run of success has a way of accentuating all of one’s greatest strengths. A run of futility exposes one’s greatest flaws. This simple formula has led to the rise of an unlikely debate. Who is a better coach all-time? Bill Belichick or Andy Reid? Fox Sports 1 personalities Colin Cowherd and Nick Wright recently […]

Most NBA fans who watch Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid probably consider him to be a solid player but not one who inspires heartfelt homages. Well, think again. A Jeopardy! contestant and diehard Timberwolves fan proved just how big of a Reid supporter she is during the portion of the show where the viewers get […]

Regardless of one’s feelings about the Damian Lillard-Portland Trail Blazers trade saga, it is safe to say things have taken a somewhat melancholy turn. That is probably an inevitable fact of almost every divorce, but fans had reason to believe this could be one of the more painless and straightforward splits. While there does not […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are used to injuries at this point and have so far shown the ability to weather all of their adversity (48-38 and currently in second National league Wild Card spot). But the latest injury update for reliever Daniel Hudson goes beyond just the shaky state of the Dodgers bullpen. It is […]

Dejounte Murray should not have to worry about hearing his name in trade rumors again any time soon. A four-year, $120 million contract extension should ensure he remains a core ember of the Atlanta Hawks for the foreseeable future. Of course the young guard is thrilled about the news, but he is also extremely grateful […]

The All-Star break cannot come fast enough for one of the biggest surprises of the 2023 MLB season. The Texas Rangers (51-36) are limping their way to the Midsummer Classic after losing eight of their last 12 games. They now hold just a two-game lead over the Houston Astros in the American League West. It’s […]

Although he has only been playing in the NFL for five years, Buffalo Bills star quarterback Josh Allen has built up quite the highlight reel. But there is one play that stands above the others, at least in his heart. And it might surprise you. “I think it’s the 98-yard touchdown to Gabe Davis last […]

Guard Dejounte Murray is seemingly going to be a part of the Atlanta Hawks’ long-term plan, as the two sides have agreed to a four-year, $120 million extension, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Earlier in the offseason, there were reports that almost everyone on the roster could be on the trade […]

The notion of pressing the reset button is can elicit many feelings. Disappointment that such an action needs to be taken. Regret that certain moves led to this point. Optimism that a fresh start will finally breed the success you are chasing. Perhaps most of all, though, there is supposed to be an underlying sense […]

It’s all coming together for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the most exciting players to watch in the NBA. Josh Giddey is one of the most intriguing and versatile young talents in the game today. Lugentz Dort and Jaylin Williams are both draft-day steals who pack a nice punch […]

Revenge games do not always go exactly how a player envisions. While Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin surely wanted to defeat his former team, Philadelphia Phillies’ Aaron Nola ruined his plans with a gem of his own in a 3-1 win, Tuesday. Eflin, who wanted to stay in Philadelphia before signing a three-year, […]

As much pressure as there was on the Denver Broncos to succeed last year, there is substantially more this season. Russell Wilson was brought into to be the quarterback savior that has largely been missing from this franchise for the last two decades. That did not happen. Now, head coach Sean Payton is being called […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ biggest nightmare could become a real life possibility. Superstar Shohei Ohtani exited with a middle finger blister, per MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger, after giving up back-to-back home runs to San Diego Padres’ Xander Bogaerts and Jake Cronenworth Tuesday night. Earlier, it was announced that 10-time All-Star Mike Trout could be out for […]

Are the Chicago Bears becoming the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFC? It will probably take about a decade to see if that wild fantasy comes true, but general manager Ryan Poles is taking what he learned with the top-flight organization and applying it to Chicago. “It definitely rubs off on you,” he told ESPN’s […]

Alek Manoah’s MLB hiatus has come to a merciful end. The Toronto Blue Jays are recalling the 25-year-old right-handed starter to the MLB roster following his colossal struggles earlier in the 2023 season. He will take the mound Friday night against the Detroit Tigers, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. The last month spent in […]

It almost seems irresponsible to encourage the Houston Rockets to make any more moves after all the bedlam they caused in the first few days of NBA free agency. They used their ample cap space to land Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, thereby filling their biggest deficiency of veteran leadership. A couple more trades and […]

This has been said before, but no fan base ever wants to hear their team be used as an adjective for its own dysfunctional ways. A franchise’s history and culture cannot resemble a comedy of errors. Watching one’s team should not be a constant source of stress and agony. The New York Mets’ latest move […]

The Utah Jazz are attempting to have their cake and eat it too when it comes to construction of their roster. Formerly on a clear path to total rebuild, general manager Danny Ainge has again made big moves to keep the team’s core competitive while continuing to develop the rest of the young roster. Perfecting […]

Chicago Sky fans were taken aback when head coach and general manager James Wade left the team midseason to become an assistant coach with the Toronto Raptors. Naturally, there are an array of emotions and thoughts that enter one’s mind after such a big decision. Of course, there is affection, as Wade led the underdog […]

After repeatedly re-defining what rock bottom could be for an All-Star pitcher, Toronto Blue Jays’ Alek Manoah may finally be starting to see the light at the end of the long, frightening tunnel that has been his 2023 season. The 2022 American League Cy Young contender desperately needed a solid outing after getting eviscerated for […]

It is a proud day for Alabama A&M basketball, as the HBCU program gets to see one of its alumni, Xavier Brewer, try to carve his path to the pros. That begins on the Detroit Pistons’ NBA Summer League team, per Brandon King of HBCU Sports. Brewer played three seasons for Morehouse College before transferring […]

Already one of the greatest players to ever wear a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform, Clayton Kershaw continues to pad his stellar resume. The 35-year-old ace was named to his 10th MLB All-Star Game Sunday, which ties Pee Wee Reese for most in franchise history. And this selection is not made out of respect or honor […]

Rampant speculation that does not materialize is the norm in the NFL. Players post a cryptic tweet that gets the media talking and fans panicking. It is just a way of life. Though, that is not to say one should ignore the trail of smoke, because sometimes at the end of it there is a […]

Whether it be in NBA free agency or via trade, the Houston Rockets are intent on stealing the 2023 offseason. The Memphis Grizzlies are happy to oblige as they fill out a roster that will be without its best player for the first 25 games of next season. Memphis is acquiring 2021 first-round pick and […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have endured injuries to their pitching staff throughout the season and are still standing tall with the best record in the MLB. All of the national praise and regular season accolades, though, is secondary to that elusive World Series championship. That grueling mission is exponentially harder to complete without ace Shane […]

He’s baaaack! It has been a month-and-a-half since Los Angeles Dodgers ace Julio Urias has taken the mound, but the wait finally ends Saturday night. LA has activated the All-Star lefty from the injured list ahead of his scheduled road start against the Kansas City Royals, per an MLB.com press release. Urias was expected to […]

The Dallas Mavericks are nothing if not loyal. After making a hefty investment in Kyrie Irving on Friday, the front office is bringing back unrestricted free agent Dwight Powell. The longtime Mavs center signed a three-year contract for $12 million, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Powell has been with the franchise since being traded […]

The Houston Rockets are responsible for arguably the biggest acquisition so far in 2023 NBA free agency, but that does not mean they are content. They still have cap space to burn and an apparent desire to keep making moves this offseason. They are nearing a trade with the Atlanta Hawks that would ship out […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are a sneaky candidate to jump up the Western Conference standings next season. They have built up a strong young team by trading for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and through savvy draft night decisions. And now they are making potentially impactful moves during NBA free agency. The Thunder signed EuroLeague star guard Vasilije […]

Texas football is adding to the big expectations that fans have set for their 2024 move to the SEC, after earning a commitment from 4-star wide receiver recruit and Dallas resident Parker Livingstone. “Man {it means} everything to be close to home and stay in the state of Texas,” he told Hayes Fawcett of On3.com […]

Cincinnati football will never be the same. The Bearcats officially became newly minted members of the Big 12 Conference Saturday, July 1, and to celebrate, they released a hype video that will properly usher fans into this new era. It had everything Cincy alumni, loyal supporters and athletes could hope to see. The program’s proud […]