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The Washington Mystics are in a rebuilding phase, but it is never too early to start envisioning the postseason. They received a firm reminder of what they are striving towards in Thursday night’s Stanley Cup Playoffs showdown between the local-favorite Washington Capitals and visiting Carolina Hurricanes. With the WNBA regular season fast approaching, the Mystics […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to respond. On the heels of a somewhat concerning Game 1 loss to the Golden State Warriors– Stephen Curry suffered a hamstring injury and only played 13 minutes– they came out strong in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Julius Randle continued his impressive postseason, tallying 24 points, 11 assists […]

Draymond Green is a defensive workhorse, offensive facilitator and team leader/energizer. He has played a vital role in the Golden State Warriors winning four championships in the last decade and advancing to the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. The veteran forward has also been excessively physical, unnecessarily combative or even dirty at various […]

Stephen Curry did not play in the 117-93 Game 2 loss versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the Golden State Warriors superstar still managed to give some young fans an unforgettable memory just the same. While heading to the locker room at halftime, Curry dapped up a couple of kids wearing Wolves shirts, via 95.7 The […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is a polarizing player, especially during the playoffs, but he has accomplished a great deal in his career. The 32-year-old is a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, a 2017 All-NBA Second-Team selection, a former rebounding and blocks champion and a three-time All-Star. Those accolades may one day earn Gobert […]

“It’s startin’ to come together Pepper, startin’ to come together.” Those words, which were said by beloved manager Lou Brown in 1989’s “Major League,” perfectly describe the streaking Minnesota Twins. Rocco Baldelli’s ballclub earned a hard-fought 5-2 victory over the free-falling Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, completing the series sweep and extending their winning streak to […]

There comes a time in life when we are all confronted with an excruciating choice: take the high road or indulge our pride and speak our minds. Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers took the latter route after Thursday’s 5-0 series-clinching win versus the Texas Rangers. The franchise cornerstone, who moved from third base to […]

Players labeled him overrated in anonymous poll. Fans called him overrated during a playoff game, exactly a week after he took over at the end of the fourth quarter and overtime to eliminate the Milwaukee Bucks. It is becoming increasingly harder to stand behind that claim, though. Tyrese Haliburton drained a beautiful step-back 3-pointer to […]

The Washington Capitals often find themselves under the microscope during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and there was much to dissect in Game 1 of their second-round showdown with the Carolina Hurricanes. It was an overall listless showing, as the Caps incurred a 2-1 overtime loss on their home ice Tuesday night. They picked an especially […]

If anyone was worried about Buddy Hield letting his amazing 33-point Game 7 effort versus the Houston Rockets get to his head, that should not be a problem after his wardrobe mistake on Tuesday night. The veteran 3-point specialist put on the wrong pair of shorts for the Golden State Warriors’ Western Conference Semifinals Game […]

Given that Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and De’Andre Hunter were all inactive for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Cleveland Cavaliers and their fans were relying heavily on Donovan Mitchell to play to his peak form versus the Indiana Pacers. Despite committing five turnovers, the six-time All-Star posted an awe-inspiring performance on what […]

San Diego Padres phenom Jackson Merrill is picking up where he left off, showing no signs of rust after spending a month on the injured list with a strained left hamstring. The 22-year-old center fielder smashed a double down the first base line in his first at-bat back from injury in Tuesday night’s road game […]

With preseason play already underway, the New York Liberty are preparing to defend their crown after winning the WNBA championship for the first time last year. Pursuing a dynasty is the hardest thing a team can do, and it obviously requires supreme concentration. However, a night out on the town now and again could help […]

An incredible season could quickly turn sour for the Cleveland Cavaliers. All-Stars Darius Garland and Evan Mobley and crucial sixth man De’Andre Hunter have all been ruled out for Tuesday’s Game 2 matchup versus the visiting Indiana Pacers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Cavs are now in serious danger of absorbing yet another playoffs […]

The San Francisco 49ers made many roster sacrifices this offseason as they financially prepare themselves to sign quarterback Brock Purdy to a huge contract extension. Though, the former Mr. Irrelevant is not the only offensive talent they are prioritizing. The organization reaffirmed its commitment to All-Pro George Kittle, making him the highest-paid tight end in […]

Many fans believed the Texas Rangers would bounce back from their offensive struggles last season and look more like the lineup that helped the franchise win its first World Series championship in 2023. And for a little while, that optimism seemed to be validated. Though, even when the club was stringing wins together at the […]

The Atlanta Braves (15-18) are still trying to claw their way out of the big hole they dug themselves into after starting the season 0-7, but perhaps their latest victory will be the spark they need in order to finally see the light of day and get to .500. Following five straight losses to the […]

Although Gregg Popovich is remaining with the organization he helped become a model of consistency for two decades, a new era of San Antonio Spurs basketball is officially underway. The man who worked the sidelines for 29 years and guided the franchise to five NBA championships stepped down as head coach last week amid ongoing […]

Amazon Prime’s NBA coverage will be loaded with Hall of Fame experience and championship rings next season. The streaming giant officially announced that 2006 Finals MVP Dwyane Wade, two-time regular season MVP Steve Nash, WNBA legend Candace Parker and Miami Heat staple Udonis Haslem will come aboard as analysts, beginning in the 2025-26 campaign. Although […]

The big uncertainty revolving around the Houston Rockets entering the 2025 NBA playoffs was their relative inexperience, and in Sunday’s Game 7 showdown with the Golden State Warriors, the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference looked woefully unprepared for the moment. The team’s season as a whole was still noteworthy and could serve as […]

The 2024-25 NBA campaign was perceived as a make-or-break one for the Milwaukee Bucks. If the team failed to go on a deep playoffs run yet again, serious questions about its long-term future would surface. Well, here we are. Following another injury-hampered and overall unsatisfactory postseason, speculation regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the franchise is […]

When the New York Yankees signed 37-year-old Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year, $12.5 million contract, fans were unsure of what version of the first baseman would arrive in The Bronx. Although it is early, he has undoubtedly been one of the best offseason pick-ups. Goldschmidt is batting .349 with a .394 on-base percentage, .484 slugging […]

Fenway Park holds a special place in Roger Clemens’ heart, as it is where he started his legendary MLB career. He has now experienced another unforgettable memory in one of sports’ most iconic stadiums. The seven-time Cy Young Award winner got to watch his son, new Minnesota Twins utility man Kody Clemens, smash a clutch […]

Although the Los Angeles Lakers gave Nico Harrison something to smile about after falling in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves, there is still suffocating pressure on the Dallas Mavericks to succeed moving forward. The burden rests heaviest on the organization’s shoulders, but Anthony Davis, the main piece the Mavs received from LA in exchange […]

Although the Calgary Flames missed the playoffs for a third consecutive year, falling just short of the second Western Conference Wild Card slot, they experienced important growth this season. The organization is hoping to capitalize on its upward trajectory via its latest roster move. Budding right winger Matt Coronato and the team agreed to a […]

The San Diego Padres (20-11) may be staring up at the Los Angeles Dodgers (22-10) in the standings right now, but there is a belief surrounding the organization and fan base that this team can contend for the National League crown this season. The uncertainty that hovered above Petco Park in the winter has not […]

The banged-up Baltimore Orioles are starting to show signs of life after a dismal first month of the season, but they could still use healthy ballplayers and an offensive spark. Infielder Coby Mayo will have the opportunity to provide both for the foreseeable future. The O’s are recalling up the No. 12 prospect in baseball to […]

The Los Angels Dodgers commanded much of the attention during hot stove season, once again, as analysts and fans dissected the Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki and Tanner Scott acquisitions. During all the hoopla and salary cap-based debates that the 2024 World Series champions produced with their winter spending spree, one new addition went a bit […]

It is a new era of Dallas Wings hoops, and Paige Bueckers is expected to be a huge part of it. Although she is just a rookie, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft is entrusted with adding an immediate spark to a franchise that finished 9-31 last season. She quickly introduced […]

The Indiana Fever took a while to get their footing last season, but once the Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston-led squad started clicking, the vision was clear. Following a highly active offseason, big things are expected in 2025. Health is paramount, however. The face of the Fever and WNBA is apparently already dealing […]

When the Green Bay Packers selected Texas Longhorns star wide receiver Matthew Golden with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, a surreal scene transpired in Lambeau Field, the host site of this year event. Despite the constant fan pleas during the Aaron Rodgers era, the organization had not taken a WR […]

The NCAA has investigated and disciplined five current or former support staff members of Iowa State football, per the Associated Press’ Eric Olson. The individuals in question, who acknowledged the rules violation, are said to have placed more than 6,200 combined online bets for more than $100,000. The wagers were made between 2021 and 2023 […]

Stephen A. Smith is not shy about his New York Knicks fanhood. His passion bleeds through the screen during the highs and lows. There are plenty of people questioning the longtime ESPN personality’s objectivity today, though, following his latest Top 5 list. Golden State Warriors supporters will be especially combative. During Friday’s episode of “First […]

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is responding to the news that his father, John Haliburton, will not be permitted to attend games for the foreseeable future following his on-court altercation with Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo. “I understand the decision made by our organization and the league,” the point guard told the media, per reporter Tony […]

Days after Colorado football secured a commitment from safety and Tennessee transfer John Slaughter, the Volunteers are scooping up one of the Buffaloes former defensive backs. Cornerback Colton Hood, who recorded two interceptions for 105 yards, 20 solo tackles and six pass breakups in 2024, is heading to Knoxville, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. The […]

On a night when the Colorado Avalanche won a Game 6 thanks to some lucky bounces, their Mile High City brethren endured an unfriendly roll before a Game 6 loss. The highs and lows of Russell Westbrook continued on Thursday, as the Denver Nuggets fell to the Los Angeles Clippers in the Intuit Dome, 111-105. […]

Given the injuries facing the Dallas Stars entering the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, many fans expected the Colorado Avalanche to breeze through the first round. Assumptions cannot be made during this time of the year, though. Logic ceases to exist on the ice once the quest for The Holy Grail begins. Now, the Avs and […]

Malik Beasley oozes confidence. It is that exact mindset that has allowed him to constantly adapt to new environments and serve key roles for several different NBA teams. Although the Detroit Pistons and their fans are still feeling the effects of an agonizing 116-113 Game 6 loss to the visiting New York Knicks, which officially […]

The Detroit Pistons fans who filled Little Caesars Arena let New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson know exactly what they thought of his playing style, and he responded by stabbing them in the heart. Chants of “flopper” broke out in the heat of Thursday’s Game 6 battle, via ClutchPoints, but the crowd was left painfully […]