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Following the news that Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested Friday night in Williamson County, Texas for assault of a family or house member by impeding their breathing or circulation, the 21-year-old’s attorneys are issuing a statement on his behalf. “We are aware of the allegation that led to Mr. Worthy’s arrest,” […]

The Dallas Mavericks (32-32) are a magnet for ridicule right now, as the team continues to suffer in the post-Luka Doncic era. Many fans believe that the trade initiated a cataclysmic sequence of events, one that includes Kyrie Irving suffering a torn ACL versus the Sacramento Kings on March 3. A theory is floating around […]

The Las Vegas Raiders did not wish to wait any longer to find their next starting quarterback, deciding to trade a 2025 third-round draft pick to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for two-time Pro Bowl selection Geno Smith. Beyond the future asset it is dealing away, management could invest much more in its new QB. […]

Bronny James finds himself indirectly at the center of news, and unfortunately, it is for non-basketball related reasons. The Los Angeles Lakers rookie was the subject matter in a heated confrontation that his father, LeBron James, had with ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith during Thursday night’s showdown with the New York Knicks. But besides that […]

The Atlanta Braves could be experimenting with their pitching staff throughout the 2025 season. There are several slots that could be subject to change, forcing some of the team’s young hurlers to stay ready for a big opportunity down the road. But for two guys in particular, that time is not now. Atlanta is optioning […]

The New York Yankees continue to endure injury troubles during spring training. Giancarlo Stanton has tennis elbow in both arms and will begin the season on the injured list, and DJ LeMahieu might also miss Opening Day due to a calf strain. A thinner lineup and murky third base situation are far from the ballclub’s […]

Charles Barkley and Stephen A. Smith were hot names on the internet on Thursday night/Friday morning, as fans reacted to viral moments involving each outspoken television personality. The latter, who first explained his heated interaction with LeBron James following the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the New York Knicks, decided to address Barkley’s fiery ESPN […]

Is it possible that the dark skies above American Airlines Center are getting a tiny bit brighter? Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis, who suffered an abductor strain in his first game after being traded from the Los Angeles Lakers, is “improving” and has been cleared for “more dynamic on-court movements,” the team announced, per ClutchPoints […]

When two of the most valuable NBA franchises collide, the hype is always going to be through the roof, but rarely does the action validate all the buzz. It did on Thursday, though. The Los Angeles Lakers (40-21) erased a 13-point deficit in the second half and outlasted the New York Knicks (40-22) in overtime, […]

The New York Yankees surely knew there was a strong likelihood that Giancarlo Stanton and DJ LeMahieu would suffer injuries at some point in 2025, but they were cautiously optimistic that the two men would get through spring training in one piece. That did not happen. Stanton is nursing tennis elbow in both arms and […]

Although he will turn 37 years old next week, Stephen Curry remains one of the NBA’s premier rock stars. When he and the Golden State Warriors (35-28) roll into town, people flock to the arena to witness the greatest shooter of all-time. And whether or not they care to admit it, many of them clamor […]

The Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars are on two different trajectories coming out of the 2024-25 NFL campaign, with the former snagging their second straight AFC South title and the latter winning just four games. But they are each in the midst of a pivotal offseason. The Texans need to build the most balanced roster […]

The Washington Commanders are eager to prove that their franchise-rejuvenating 2024-25 campaign, which culminated with an unexpected NFC Championship appearance, is no fluke. The best way to maintain momentum going into next season might be by retaining a future Hall of Famer, and that is exactly what they are doing. Linebacker Bobby Wagner is set […]

Winning what is arguably the greatest conference in men’s college basketball history is extremely exhausting. After clinching the SEC regular season title in Saturday’s win at Kentucky, No. 1 Auburn (27-3) was thoroughly outmatched in Tuesday’s road game versus Texas A&M (21-9), falling 83-72 in Reed Arena. Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl did not see […]

One cannot live up to substantial hype merely by performing well in spring training, but they can send a strong message all the same. And that is what new Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki did in his eagerly anticipated Cactus League debut. Per manager Dave Roberts’ plan, the 23-year-old righty entered Tuesday’s game […]

Until Zion Williamson proves he can play at least 60 games per season year after year, most fans will understandably hesitate to crown him a genuine superstar. But when the New Orleans Pelicans forward is on the court, he often looks the part. Although Williamson and his team endured a 136-115 loss to the Los […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (38-21) have been one of the most impressive teams in the NBA for a while now, vaulting into second place in the Western Conference standings after winning 12 of their last 14 games. And the crazy thing is, midseason acquisition Luka Doncic is not even consistently playing his best brand of […]

Draymond Green got to celebrate his 35th birthday in a win on Tuesday night, as the Golden State Warriors (34-28) surged in the second half and defeated the New York Knicks (40-21), 114-102, in Madison Square Garden. Before the triumph, the four-time NBA champion marveled at the significance of experiencing his big day in “The […]

ESPN’s “Around the Horn” is going on a permanent break. The longtime debate show, which first aired in 2002 and centered around some of the more well-known sports writers in the country, will officially wrap up on Friday, May 23, per ESPN’s Bill Hofheimer. With unique and eye-catching graphics, strong opinions and a wise-cracking host, […]

The injury bug is once again hindering the Memphis Grizzlies (38-23). Ja Morant is currently nursing shoulder soreness and has missed 24 games this season. Luckily, Jaren Jackson Jr. has assumed an even more prominent role, leading the team at a high level for nearly the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign thus far. But that […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ defense was largely responsible for the team missing the playoffs this past season, as MVP-worthy campaigns by Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase were denied proper recognition. To sum up, the unit was a disaster and requires significant attention in the coming months. But there are some defensive players who can still provide […]

The New Orleans Saints can only do so much this offseason given their perennially inflexible salary cap situation. Therefore, the onus is on new head coach Kellen Moore to assemble a capable staff that can mitigate deficiencies with savvy play-calling and valuable insight. His latest addition will bring plenty of experience to the team. The […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers (38-21) won their sixth-consecutive game on Sunday and currently occupy second place in the Western Conference. The Dallas Mavericks (32-29) sit firmly in the NBA Play-In Tournament danger zone and are still waiting for Anthony Davis to return from an abductor strain. Needless to say, Mavs fans are […]

Many people might have assumed that Meyers Leonard was done playing in the NBA, considering it has been almost two years since he last took the court in an official capacity, but the former center decided to formally make the announcement on Sunday night. And he did so in a heartfelt and creative manner. Leonard, […]

The Atlanta Braves endured an avalanche of injuries in 2024, but they managed to claw their way out just in time to clinch a playoff berth. Fans desperately hope that the franchise avoids a similar fate during the 2025 season. Alas, misfortune continues to plague this ballclub. All-Star catcher Sean Murphy suffered a cracked rib […]

After claiming supremacy in the City of Angels, beating the Los Angeles Clippers Friday and Sunday, the scorching-hot Los Angeles Lakers are now in second place in the Western Conference standings. Besides entrenching LA further into the title conversation, the team success allowed superstar LeBron James to accomplish something quite notable in his own right. […]

Following a landmark offseason, the New York Knicks were supposed to be a genuine championship contender in the 2024-25 NBA campaign. They are clearly a step below the best the league has to offer, though, at least as of this moment. If Tom Thibodeau’s squad is going to overcome that gap by the time the […]

Although Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro have been staples of the Miami Heat for several years now, the franchise is entering a new, distinct era following its messy divorce with Jimmy Butler. Beyond the two aforementioned All-Stars, this team needs young players to fully embrace the fabled Heat Culture and deliver on the court. Kel’el […]

UConn Women’s basketball (28-3) has not won a national championship in almost nine seasons, but Paige Bueckers has done her part to make sure the last several years have been memorable just the same. The star guard has managed to stand out as one of the five or 10 best players in program history, a […]

The New York Jets are determined to effectively move away from the Aaron Rodgers era, but that cannot be done without trading Davante Adams. They are “taking calls” for the star wide receiver, and if no deal comes to pass, the team is expected to release him, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Adams carries […]

The Denver Nuggets (39-22) lost one of their most offensively impactful role players during the second half of Sunday’s 110-103 loss to the Boston Celtics (43-18). Julian Strawther suffered an apparent leg injury after coming down on a floater attempt in the third quarter. He exited the game and limped to the locker room, via […]

Although fans would surely appreciate a few more wins, a competitive basketball product was never an attainable goal for the Washington Wizards (11-48). The organization’s focus is on developing young core players like Jordan Poole, Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr and Bub Carrington, to name a few. Undrafted forward Justin Champagnie was not necessarily supposed to […]

Last October, Freddie Freeman added to a résumé that was already due to be accepted for Hall of Fame enshrinement, blasting an iconic walk-off grand slam and hitting four home runs overall to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to the 2024 World Series title. And he did it all while fighting through a bad ankle […]

The Los Angeles Angels are trying to ignite a new era of Halos baseball this year. They are relying heavily on a young core of players that includes Zach Neto, Logan O’Hoppe and Nolan Schanuel while also adding veterans like Yusei Kikuchi, Jorge Soler, Kenley Jansen and Kyle Hendricks. Manager Ron Washington wanted some “real […]

Those who thought Shohei Ohtani might need some time to shake off the rust after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery were treated to a nice surprise on Friday. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar mashed a home run in his first spring training at-bat of the year, launching a 94 mph fastball from Los Angeles Angels pitcher […]

Many believe the only thing that can stop the Los Angeles Dodgers this upcoming season are injury issues. They overcame those problems in their pitching staff and still won the 2024 World Series, but repeating as champions is arguably the most difficult thing a major sports franchise can accomplish. A healthy Will Smith is a […]

It is hard to believe that Francisco Lindor is about to enter his 11th MLB season. It does not feel that long ago that he was a rising star shortstop with the then-Cleveland Indians, doing his part to redefine the position by swinging a big bat that perfectly complemented his dependable glove. Despite Lindor’s bountiful […]

After missing out on acquiring Matthew Stafford, the Las Vegas Raiders are officially bidding farewell to another quarterback. The team told Desmond Ridder that it will not tender him as a restricted free agent, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, making him available to sign with any team on the open market. The Raiders are searching […]

The Milwaukee Brewers overcame crucial departures in 2024, winning the National League Central after losing manager Craig Counsell to the Chicago Cubs and trading ace Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles. The Brew Crew lost more this offseason, dealing away All-Star closer Devin Williams to the New York Yankees. This franchise needs stability. Fortunately, Brandon […]