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For many basketball players, a pregame outfit is about more than convenience or practicality. Arena entrances have become akin to red-carpet appearances or fashion shows. Athletes frequently take full advantage of the opportunity to express themselves, and sometimes they put together an ensemble that has people feeling a bit perplexed. Chicago Sky star Angel Reese […]

Much to the chagrin of their long-tortured fan base, the Pittsburgh Pirates had an unpleasantly quiet offseason. Signing left-handed pitcher Andrew Heaney to a one-year, $5.25 million contract was arguably their biggest move. He was removed from his latest start. Heaney exited Saturday’s 2-1 series-clinching win versus the Philadelphia Phillies after throwing a wild pitch […]

Dallas Cowboys pass-rusher Micah Parsons has plenty on his mind, as he prepares for mandatory minicamp and also waits for a new contract, but the All-Pro is still finding time to keep up with the rest of the sports world. He posted an amped-up NSFW message after American tennis star Coco Gauff won the French […]

The Aaron Rodgers era has officially commenced on Heinz Street. The future Hall of Fame quarterback arrived at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on Saturday to sign a one-year, $13.65 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He will collect $10 million guaranteed and have a chance to earn a maximum value […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers (38-26) presently boast the fifth-best record in MLB and lead a crammed National League West division, but they do not look like their usually dominant self. Furthermore, they do not look like the unstoppable juggernaut that struck fear into fan bases around the country in the offseason. An injury-ravaged pitching staff […]

Since Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson signed a five-year, $260 million contract extension in spring of 2023, he has won the MVP award, narrowly missed out on another and watched several other signal-callers ink more lucrative deals. During that span, the franchise has also failed to reach the Super Bowl. Postseason shortcomings are obviously not […]

The Detroit Tigers were a great story during the back half of the 2024 MLB season. This year, however, they are not interested in being the “Cardiac Cats” or a Cinderella story. AJ Hinch’s ballclub is pummeling opponents and hopes to run away with a playoff berth. At this moment, the Tigers (41-23) own MLB’s […]

When a team waves the white flag on a prospect, Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman tends to perk up. The future Hall of Fame executive has built two Super Bowl championship squads in part by taking fliers on players who have yet to come close to realizing their full potential. Roseman is hoping he […]

NiJaree Canady will take the mound in the biggest game of her athletic career, as she looks to lead Texas Tech softball to its first national championship in program history. Although the pressure will be immense in Oklahoma City’s Devon Park, she will have one less thing to worry about before the final game of […]

There two ways to build a legacy in the NBA. A player can compile so many individual accolades that no one can deny his greatness, or he can prosper in the playoffs. Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton is a stellar regular season player, having led the league in assists and earning two All-NBA Third-Team […]

For the last couple of months, Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers essentially let everyone they were getting into business together despite not reaching a formal agreement. Their actions suggested a hard truth: they are both out of better options. The Super Bowl 45 champion is officially heading to the land of Black and Gold, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti acquired 2020 NBA champion Alex Caruso to give his squad a veteran presence and valuable big-game experience. The 31-year-old guard has validated the lauded executive’s faith throughout the season and playoffs, famously taking on Denver Nuggets juggernaut Nikola Jokic on defense and drilling several clutch 3-pointers during this […]

The Indiana Pacers trailed the Oklahoma City Thunder by 15 points in the fourth quarter of the opening NBA Finals showdown. So, in other words, they had them right where they wanted them. Tyrese Haliburton, who was fairly quiet from a scoring standpoint, once again swooped in at the eleventh hour and sunk a tremendously […]

Joe Flacco began his professional football career in 2008, only three years after Shedeur Sanders’ father, Colorado head coach and all-time great cornerback Deion Sanders, retired from playing in the NFL. Needless to say, there is a sizable generation gap between the two Cleveland Browns quarterbacks, and it was on display during Thursday’s organized team […]

The Kansas City Royals (32-20) are firmly in the American League Wild Card picture after two-plus months of baseball, and they have their stout pitching staff to thank for it. Despite scoring 16 runs in its previous two games versus the St. Louis Cardinals, KC’s lineup has lumbered through the first third of the campaign. […]

The Indiana Fever (3-4) have big ambitions this season, but they cannot accomplish them without Caitlin Clark. The sensational guard has missed the last three games with a quadriceps strain, and fans are eager to find out when she will get back on the court. They received some promising news on Thursday. Clark told reporters […]

The Kansas City Royals lost three straight series entering their three-game set with the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, losing crucial ground in a crowded American League Central division. They desperately need offensive reinforcements. Jac Caglianone is tasked with providing them, in 2025 but especially in the many years to come. The No. 10 prospect […]

Jim Marshall left a massive imprint on the football world, embodying the toughness and ferocity that defined the sport for so many decades. His legacy is especially powerful for those who have represented or rooted for the Minnesota Vikings. Current and former members of the organization sent their condolences following Marshall’s passing on Tuesday. Brett […]

Brandon Nimmo is starting to awaken from his extended slumber, recording three multi-hit games near the end of May, but he is still not satisfied. The New York Mets left fielder, in an effort to improve his approach at the plate, was swinging a sledgehammer in the on-deck circle during Tuesday’s 6-5 extra-innings loss versus […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong is a former first-round draft pick who was the main selling point in the 2021 trade the New York Mets completed with the Chicago Cubs for Javier Baez. So, he was always projected to do big things. But few people expected him to morph into a complete talent at just 23 years of […]

George Pickens caused migraines throughout the land of Black and Gold during his three years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Dallas Cowboys fans do not want to suffer the same fate next season. The 2022 second-round draft pick has lacked discipline on the field and expressed his displeasure on the sidelines. Considering he is entering […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star safety and Alabama Crimson Tide great Minkah Fitzpatrick just gained an enemy for life, and unfortunately, that person is in his own family. The three-time All-Pro’s brother, cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick, is committing to Georgia football, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. Family gatherings will never be the same, as one of the SEC’s […]

The new-look Los Angeles Sparks expected an adjustment period after making significant offseason additions, which include two-time WNBA champion Kelsey Plum and head coach Lynne Roberts, but they are reeling right now. In the midst of a 2-6 start to the season, the team needs to quickly generate some momentum. Perhaps a returning forward can […]

Charlotte Hornets fans entered the 2024-25 NBA campaign with low expectations but a decent amount of optimism, for they recognized the profusion of promise that permeated the roster. Once again, though, a rash of injuries and offensive deficiencies prevented the franchise from making any worthwhile progress. The squad could not even receive the full privileges […]

The San Francisco 49ers never found their footing last season, underachieving on both sides of the ball and weathering injuries all throughout their roster. Perhaps the best way to sum up the 6-11, last-place campaign is to say they lacked an identity. One does not expect such a problem to plague the Kyle Shanahan-coached squad. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks watched their season come to one of the most brutal ends imaginable, falling to the Indiana Pacers in the opening round of the NBA playoffs after a Game 5 meltdown. Questions about star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future immediately surfaced. A report eventually dropped revealing that the superstar forward is open to exploring a […]

The Emmy Award-winning “Inside the NBA” aired for the final time on TNT, following the Indiana Pacers’ Eastern Conference Finals-clinching victory versus the New York Knicks on Thursday night. The legendary postgame show, which features Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith, will move to ESPN for the 2025-26 season, beginning a new […]

An already beleaguered Arizona Diamondbacks pitching staff is in serious danger of hitting rock bottom. Corbin Burnes suffered an elbow injury during Sunday’s 3-1 win versus the Washington Nationals, immediately calling for the trainer after allowing a base-hit to CJ Abrams in the top of the fifth inning. He raised anxiety levels even further with […]

The truly great teams win the games they are supposed to, and that is exactly what the Chicago Cubs (37-22) have been doing this season. They have not lost a series since May 11, gliding through a sea of sub-par .500 ballclubs on their way to the co-best record in the National League. Naturally, the […]

Former 3-and-D wing and current analyst Danny Green has a unique perspective when it comes to debates about the greatest player of all time. He grew up watching Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dominate the league in the 1990s and then celebrated a national title at the man’s Alma mater of North Carolina. He […]

Following a magical run to the National League Championship Series in 2024, the New York Mets are focused on going all the way this season. Kodai Senga missed out on most of the hysteria due to a calf injury, but he is making up for lost time with a sensational start to 2025. The soon-to-be […]

New York Yankees fans are still stewing over how the 2024 World Series ended and have been anxiously waiting to see how the 2025 ballclub stacks up with the Los Angeles Dodgers. They are vehemently dissatisfied by the results, following a bitter 8-5 loss on Friday and a drubbing Saturday night. Aaron Judge is at […]

Both Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks fans were eagerly wondering which Tyrese Haliburton would take the court in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Would it be the version that posted a near-immaculate performance in Game 4, or would it be the one who was practically invisible in Game 5 ? Well, if […]

The Buffalo Bills have seen a promising season come to an end at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs in four of the last five years. The Baltimore Ravens and other AFC teams certainly deserve respect, but the organization’s top priority should be solving the KC Rubik’s Cube. That is just the reality of […]

Paul Maurice has seen it all during his near-30-year NHL head coaching career. So when he speaks in absolutes about something hockey-related, people are going to listen. The man who always seems to have a quip in his holster during a postgame press conference made a serious statement about his Florida Panthers, just days before […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was put on MLB administrative leave more than 21 months ago after allegations about him having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl came to light. The time has come for the 24-year-old athlete to stand trial in the Dominican Republic on charges of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation against […]

The Toronto Blue Jays (29-28) are ending May on a high note, as they vie for a fourth consecutive win in Saturday afternoon’s game versus the Athletics (23-35). Before possibly achieving that goal, the organization is making an interesting and perhaps somewhat unexpected roster move. Left-handed pitcher Easton Lucas is coming back up to the […]

Unfortunately, just like last year, the 2025 Athletics campaign is about developing young talent rather than competing for a playoff berth. The front office was active during the offseason, signing starting pitcher Luis Severino to a franchise-record three-year, $67 million contract and extending Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler to long-term deals, but the team is […]

If the Oklahoma City Thunder win the 2025 NBA championship, the history books will remember them as a juggernaut that punished opponents on both ends of the floor. Their depth and camaraderie will command national attention, and analysts will dub their organizational approach as the blueprint that all other small-market franchises should follow. That would […]