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The Los Angeles Angels suffered a barrage of injuries in 2024, accentuating the organizational flaws and depth issues that have long existed. This offseason, general manager Perry Minasian made it a top priority to lengthen the roster and specifically acquired multiple infielders who can occupy various parts of the diamond if necessary. It is good […]

Home is where the heart is. Even though Cooper Kupp is inextricably linked with the Los Angeles Rams and has built lasting bonds with the organization and community, his roots lie in Washington. So, when the organization that drafted him in 2017 informed the fan-favorite wide receiver that it was time to part ways, he […]

Austin Riley is a World Series champion, two-time Silver Slugger Award winner and two-time All-Star who has finished in the top 10 for National League MVP voting in three different seasons. Despite all of those accolades, it feels like the best might still be to come. He is knocking on the door of true superstardom, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (40-24) are looking for answers amid LeBron James’ groin strain, and ideally, they are usually going to come in the form of star guard and midseason trade acquisition Luka Doncic. Well, that will not be the case on Friday night. The 2023-24 NBA scoring champion will not play versus the Denver […]

USC football will be under overwhelming pressure to make clear progress in its second season in the Big Ten Conference, but before the heat turns up, fans can take delight in the team’s recruiting success. While the program respectably ranks in the top 15 in the country for its newest class, its 2026 haul of […]

Durham, North Carolina let out a collective gasp when Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg was spotted in a wheelchair on Thursday. The 18-year-old phenom suffered an ankle sprain in the first half of an ACC Tournament quarterfinals matchup versus Georgia Tech and was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the game. He did return […]

Although the Kansas City Chiefs have not had a splashy offseason, per se, they are working hard to fortify their depth for the 2025-26 NFL season. And that includes retaining veteran contributors who know the system that head coach Andy Reid likes to utilize. KC and running back Kareem Hunt have agreed to a one-year, […]

Otega Oweh continues to punch Norman, Oklahoma square in the face. Two weeks after sinking a game-winning bucket in Lloyd Noble Center, the Sooners transfer-turned-Kentucky star landed another knockout blow on his former team, recording the decisive score in an 85-84 victory. And for his encore, he did it on an even bigger stage. The […]

Players tell themselves they can separate personal relationships from the business aspect of professional sports, but sometimes pride and animosity tear down those boundaries. Following 11 years with the Dallas Cowboys, DeMarcus Lawrence signed with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency on a three-year, $42 million contract. He made sure it was not a clean […]

Stephen Curry has been heralded as the undisputed greatest shooter of all-time for a while now, but he strengthened that claim by reaching a milestone that once seemed impossible. The Golden State Warriors point guard surpassed 4,000 career 3-point field goals in Thursday’s 130-104 thrashing of the Sacramento Kings, treating the Chase Center and the […]

It has been a long road back to relevancy for Louisville basketball, but they have now won 27 games in a season for the first time in a decade and are only two victories away from seizing their first ACC Tournament championship. The Cardinals as a whole have achieved a remarkable turnaround under ACC Coach […]

Maurice Cheeks is a Hall of Fame point guard, NBA champion and former head coach, but some people actually best know him for a moment that has nothing to do with basketball. During the opening round of the 2003 NBA playoffs, the then-Trail Blazers HC rushed over to encourage and help a 13-year-old national anthem […]

North Carolina basketball should not make any plans for The Big Dance quite yet, but their invitation might be as good as sent if they can conquer Duke in an ACC Tournament semifinal matchup on Friday night. Following a desperately-needed and gritty 68-59 win versus Wake Forest on Thursday, the team is setting its sights […]

Terry Francona has dedicated much of his life to America’s Pastime, playing in the big leagues for nearly a decade before crafting a Hall of Fame career as a manager. It has come at a great cost, though. The two-time World Series-winning skipper has battled a myriad of health problems over the years, eventually bringing […]

Following back-to-back losses at home to the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers last weekend, the Milwaukee Bucks were just three seconds away from getting back into the win column. They led the Indiana Pacers 114-111, on the verge of toppling their rival on the road following a 9-1 run. But Tyrese Haliburton refused to let […]

Gonzaga basketball added to their mythical-like run in the West Coast Conference, winning the annual league tournament for a mind-boggling 20th time under head coach Mark Few, after besting Saint Mary’s, 58-51, on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs were also part of some less than stellar history in this title game. Saint Mary’s shot 0-of-16 […]

Tony Gonsolin’s long wait to return to the mound will continue following the news that he suffered a back injury and will begin the 2025 MLB season on the injured list. That devastating setback opens the door for another right-handed pitcher who has been out of action for well over a year. Dustin May will […]

Although the Buffalo Bills have yet to make much noise in NFL free agency, they are certainly staying active this offseason. Instead of adding high-profile talent, general manager Brandon Beane is prioritizing the current players on his roster. He reached a deal for a historic contract extension with MVP quarterback Josh Allen and also locked […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder (53-12) are possibly the deepest and most balanced squad in the NBA, and therefore they can overcome almost all the adversity the basketball gods throw in their path. But Jalen Williams is their X-factor. Replicating his value for an extended period of time would be arduous. While the team is hopeful […]

Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns (30-34) are battling the Dallas Mavericks (32-33) in the Western Conference standings, but could the superstar forward actually join forces with the team he is currently chasing? When Durant trade rumors first started swirling ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline, the Mavs quickly emerged as a possible landing spot. […]

The Washington Commanders continue to show just how serious they are about maximizing salary cap flexibility during Jayden Daniels’ rookie contract, as they complete a big trade with the Houston Texans to land five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. The NFC runners-up are sending back 2025 third […]

The Los Angeles Rams are eyeing a Super Bowl run after investing in Davante Adams and Matthew Stafford this offseason, but in order to solidify those championship aspirations, they know it is essential to address the trenches. Perhaps in an effort to overtake the Philadelphia Eagles, who dominated the line of scrimmage in Super Bowl […]

The New England Patriots are loading up on defense for new head coach and former All-Pro linebacker Mike Vrabel, but they are also addressing their most glaring need in NFL free agency. In an effort to improve the league’s worst offensive line, the Pats have agreed to a $24 million contract with veteran right tackle […]

The four-time defending NFC South champions are starting NFL free agency with a bang. Former Second-Team All-Pro and two-time Pro-Bowl linebacker Haason Reddick and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to a one-year, $14 million deal with $12 million guaranteed, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Following an underwhelming campaign with the New York Jets, which got […]

The Atlanta Falcons reaffirmed their allegiance to a longtime member of their trenches on Sunday, but they parting ways with another one on Monday. The team is releasing defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, according to Ari Meirov. Jarrett, a 2019 Second-Team All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowler, spent the first 10 seasons of his NFL career with […]

Just two weeks ago, the long-term future surrounding the Los Angeles Rams was mired in uncertainty and Davante Adams was still a member of the New York Jets. Now, both the franchise and star wide receiver have a clear vision in mind for the 2025-26 NFL season, and it centers around competing for a title. […]

Many fans believe this is the offseason in which the New Orleans Saints will finally be forced to confront their extremely inflexible salary cap situation. Actions do have consequences after all, right? Well, general manager Mickey Loomis is not quite ready to face them, as evidenced by his latest move. The team has agreed to […]

One has to possess unique toughness in order to quickly move on from being abruptly and shockingly traded from a team that they led to the NBA Finals less than a year earlier. But fans witnessed Luka Doncic display a different kind of perseverance on Saturday. It is the old-fashioned kind that one needs to […]

Stephen Curry is not the only one who can hit ridiculous half-court shots during pregame warmups. Perhaps in a tribute to the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum nailed a hook shot from the logo inside TD Garden Saturday night, via ClutchPoints, almost an hour before facing the Los Angeles Lakers. The Green […]

For the second year in a row, Auburn basketball lost a marquee March matchup after Chad Baker-Mazara was ejected for committing an obviously dirty foul. The 25-year-old forward hit Alabama’s Chris Youngblood in the back of the head with his forearm while trying to gain position for a rebound. He was penalized with a flagrant […]

Before the Baltimore Ravens figure out how to get over the hump and capture the AFC Championship, they are focused on retaining one of their long trusted veterans. The team will re-sign left tackle Ronnie Stanley after agreeing to a three-year, $60 million contract, according to Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz. $44 million is […]

Despite concerns surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers’ center situation, Jaxson Hayes and Trey Jemison III have helped the squad climb into second place in the Western Conference standings. Their collective efforts are positively affecting games and enabling LA to maintain a high defensive level, even with Anthony Davis now on the Dallas Mavericks. But a […]

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 […]