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The NBA’s 25-game suspension of Ja Morant does not just affect the Memphis Grizzlies. There are many dominoes that could fall from this public shaming, including the loss of endorsement and sponsorship deals. Morant’s most lucrative partnership might remain intact, however. Nike issued an official statement in response to the league’s punishment, standing behind one […]

Ja Morant continues to take a historic financial hit for his indiscretions. The NBA’s latest 25-game suspension for a second gun incident will cost the Memphis Grizzlies star point guard $304,545 thousand per game and $7.6 million total, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. That severe penalty tacks onto the whopping $40 million he forfeited toward […]

This has truly been a bittersweet week for the Oakland Athletics franchise and their fans. An inconceivable seven-game winning streak, which came entirely against teams with a winning record, culminated with a moving reverse boycott. But it will not be enough to prevent the 19-52 A’s from moving to Las Vegas. A rich history and […]

Kareem Hunt’s unemployment days could be nearing an end. The Washington Commanders “have quietly been making some preliminary inquiries behind-the-scenes,” CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson reported Thursday night. While the team is in the very early stages of their feeling-out process, the running back could be a potential fit if a deal is indeed agreed upon. […]

After losing 10 of 12 games, the Colorado Rockies (29-41) enjoyed a three-game winning streak. And it means absolutely nothing. To clarify, fans always demand that their team plays hard, regardless of talent and record. They should be proud watching their team pull out a pair of gutsy, extra-inning victories over the Boston Red Sox […]

Maybe the most difficult thing a consistently successful franchise can do is raise the bar. Somehow, the Tampa Bay Rays have done just that during the 2023 season. Unknown commodities have become viable contributors on the best team in the MLB. Injured pitchers have been replaced by other dominant arms. And that elusive World Series […]

Manny Machado has yet to really look like the superstar the San Diego Padres signed to a monster 11-year extension worth $350 million in February. But he still reminded the home crowd just how impactful his tenure with the Swinging Friars has been on Thursday night versus the Cleveland Guardians. Machado took left-hander Logan Allen […]

There is overwhelming pressure on the New Orleans Saints to start the very lucrative Derek Carr era on the right foot. A typically weak NFC South should give them a fairly favorable path to success in theory, but the organization is still working hard to shore up their offense. That was clear Thursday, as the […]

One would assume it is difficult to draw considerable attention for anyone who shares a locker room with Victor Wembanyama. Apparently, not so much for his Metropolitans 92 teammate Bilal Coulibaly. The Utah Jazz are looking at the French wing with the No. 9 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, according to insider Marc Stein’s […]

When a team is below .500 in June, there are bound to be plenty of average and underachieving players on the roster. A lack of star power and sizzle has plagued the Boston Red Sox most of this season. Now, with voting underway for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, this club is going to struggle […]

The 2023 MLB season has been a wacky one, to say the least, particularly where the National League is concerned. The New York Mets and San Diego padres have been massive flops. The Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins are defying the odds and their payrolls with strong pitching and good ole’ small ball. But the […]

Oakland Athletics fans are done being idle. In the midst of an unforeseen, MLB-leading six-game winning streak, fans are piling into the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum to voice their support for their club and city. And their disapproval for owner John Fisher. This reverse boycott is sweeping the area in defiance of the organization’s efforts to […]

Everyone wants answers. It’s only natural. Arizona Cardinals fans are especially desperate for clarity heading into the 2023-24 season. Well, they still do not have any, as far as quarterback Kyler Murray is concerned. There remains no timetable for his return from an ACL injury. “Long way to go,” new head coach Jonathan Gannon said […]

Rams head coach Sean McVay does not just have a photographic football memory. He and his team are well-aware of all the doubt and low expectations surrounding their upcoming 2023-24 season and are using it as fuel to stun everybody. “I think you’re aware of it. I think you want to be motivated by being […]

The Atlanta Braves have weathered some highs and lows this season, and fans are hoping that they are not due for another slump. After rattling off six consecutive wins, Atlanta dropped two straight while also seeing one of its hottest hitters have an injury scare. Marcell Ozuna was removed from Monday’s eventual extra-inning road loss […]

While team morale and chemistry is at an all-time high in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ clubhouse, manager Torey Lovullo will pay a price for the fervent loyalty he showed Monday night in a heated exchange between Philadelphia Phillies catcher JT Realmuto. Though, it will just be financial, as the skipper will just be fined and not […]

Just when fans didn’t think the Los Angeles Dodgers (37-29) could dig any deeper into their farm system for arm talent, they again have their expectations significantly raised. The Double-A Tulsa Drillers are not just lighting up the minor leagues; they are even standing out among MLB pitching staffs in one crucial category. Tulsa’s six-man […]

The Chicago Cubs (28-37) find themselves in one of the most troubling dilemmas in all of sports. Stay the course and hope their fortunes improve in a fairly open division. Or be practical about the team’s current trajectory and try to maximize return value on a couple players who should generate considerable market interest. While […]

After so many years of being heralded as one of the premier organizations in MLB, it appears as if the baseball gods have grown sick of the St. Louis Cardinals. The club’s 2023 season has been defined by disappointment and turbulence, two things that rarely find their way through the Gateway Arch. And the bad […]

Jerry West might be the NBA logo, but that does not mean he completely supports what the game is today. The Los Angeles Lakers legend has thrust the public into another version of the never-ending old school vs. new school debate after lamenting the way the three-point line has so dramatically changed the game. “There’s […]

The whole golf world and many non-golf fans are still processing the massive unification between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf. Many find the whole alliance disturbing and perceive it to be a blatant show of disrespect to all the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This latest revelation is likely to further abhor […]

Although there are many new changes coming to the Arizona Cardinals, many fans remain skeptical about the franchise’s future. One change sure to evoke feelings of positivity, though, involves All-Pro safety Budda Baker. Despite requesting a trade in April, Baker is presently in the team’s facility ahead of the start of mandatory minicamp, according to […]

In the midst of so much uncertainty, Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans can at least expect some good news to come their way this October. The franchise is turning back the clock with the official return of their vintage “Creamsicle” uniforms, per the team’s Twitter account. Prepare for a sea of orange to burst through the […]

Winning four NBA Championships in nine years affords the Golden State Warriors a certain amount of comfort and confidence. That includes not panicking to find a replacement for departing general manager Bob Myers. In fact, the Dubs may not feel inclined to conduct any search at all, as signs point to the vacancy being filled […]

Rookies are always warned about the big leap in pace and intensity when transitioning from college to the NFL. However, after surviving perfectionist Nick Saban and the daily grind of Alabama football, practice is a breeze for new Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs. The No. 12 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft is quickly […]

Sunday was truly a historic and career moment for Nick Taylor, who became the first Canadian golfer to win the RBC Canadian Open since 1954 after drilling an improbable 72-foot putt to cap off a dramatic playoff versus Tommy Fleetwood. However, Taylor’s friend, countryman and fellow golfer Adam Hadwin ensured the feat would just be […]

Running back Donovan Edwards broke out last season for Michigan football. His knack for excelling with the pressure at its highest instantly garnered him national recognition. The Wolverines may not have gotten the end result they expected, but a spot in the College Playoff would have been unattainable without the sophomore. What is most difficult […]

JD Martinez is looking like a new man, or perhaps more accurately, like the man he was. After an adequate, yet unspectacular 2022, the five-time All-Star is back to being one of the premier sluggers in the game. And the Los Angeles Dodgers are reaping all the benefits. Martinez belted a three-run home run off […]

Brittney Griner had quite the encounter while making her way through the Dallas Airport Saturday morning. The WNBA earlier released a statement alleging that the Phoenix Mercury star was harassed. A video detailing the incident is now available to the public, courtesy of the man in question. Comedian and YouTuber Alex Stein recorded himself criticizing […]

The upcoming season will be exciting and pivotal for Florida A&M football in many ways. The program will be charging into the newly renamed Ken Riley Field after deciding to honor the late-great Rattlers quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer. This new era would not be complete, though, without a couple new potential stars. […]

Progressive Field is still buzzing with electricity after the Cleveland Guardians (30-33) came back five different times to beat the Houston Astros 10-9 in 14 innings. It was a crucial win for the club in what was arguably the best game of the year to this point. However, all of Friday’s good vibes did not […]

New York Yankees’ Gerrit Cole will give others their due when they have his number. Although he did not tip his cap and call Rafael Devers his daddy, Cole acclaimed the Boston Red Sox star as a truly special talent. “They paid him $300 million dollars for a reason,” he said after Friday’s 3-2 home […]

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is rolling out the red carpet for the legendary race’s 100th anniversary Saturday. American icons and two of the greatest in their respective sports, LeBron James and Tom Brady, are in attendance in France for the grueling endurance race, per Eurosport. The aura surrounding one of the biggest events […]

How the use of alcohol is perceived in sports by the public depends on the standings. If a team wins, and it later comes out beer was being swilled in the dugout, they become a cast of wild and cooky characters who hold a special place in fans’ hearts. If a club suffers one of […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are still not having luck out on the field, languishing in the National League Central basement with a 26-37 record. Perhaps, some in-house changes off the diamond will have an effect on the atmosphere in Busch Stadium. “The Cardinals have extended alcohol sales until the end of the 8th inning, starting […]

Often the epitome of consistency and smooth sailing, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been cursed with bad luck of late. Multiple starting pitchers are either currently or have served stints on the injury list this year. Finally, LA was nearing the light at the end of the tunnel, with star lefty Julio Urias set to […]

Casper Ruud is not oblivious. He knows the steep climb that lies ahead of him in the 2023 French Open Final on Sunday. The Norwegian native has been on this stage before with historic implications on the line. Ruud will vie for his first major title against the ageless Novak Djokovic, one year after falling […]

The upstart Pittsburgh Pirates (32-29) are giving one of their young prospects another chance to make a good impression in the MLB. They are recalling outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba, who is the older brother of Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Both brothers are hoping to make a name for themselves in their respective rookie campaigns. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are never ones to be complacent. Following their recent struggles, which included consecutive collapses versus the Cincinnati Reds, manager Dave Roberts is shaking things up. Right-handed pitcher and former second-round pick Michael Grove will not make his scheduled start Friday in Citizens Bank Park against the Philadelphia Phillies, with LA instead […]