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One of the most underrated players of his time is officially turning the page to the next chapter of his life. Although Goran Dragic announced his NBA retirement last year, he formally put a bow on his respected basketball career on Saturday. In honor of his 15-season run in the league, a special event bearing […]

For the second summer in a row, a Dallas Cowboys All-Pro cornerback suffers a costly injury. DaRon Bland “will undergo surgery for a stress fracture in his foot and is out six to eight weeks,” according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. A turbulent and speculation-filled training camp period is now loaded with more obstacles for […]

When the Caitlin Clark craze invaded the WNBA, there was a consistent theme attached to it so as to temper people’s expectations– a rookie is not going to instantly dominate the league. And those warnings were accurate. The Indiana Fever guard struggled profusely from the field, as defenses focused their game plans on disrupting the […]

Whenever there is a date synonymous with Kobe Bryant, almost the entire Los Angeles Lakers community pays their respect to the late, great guard. Fellow NBA icon LeBron James is taking time to remember the five-time champion on what would have been his 46th birthday. He posted a simple yet effective message on X, formerly […]

Pat McAfee is officially on a hiatus from his WWE commentary duties as he prepares for another season with the ESPN College GameDay crew. He is still entrenched in the industry, however. The former All-Pro NFL punter aired The Pat McAfee Show at the famous J.R. Mahon’s pub in Dublin, Ireland in anticipation of Saturday’s […]

A career-worst season for DJ LeMahieu just got a bit more brutal. The two-time batting champion “took a ball to the face during warmups,” went down in pain and was evaluated by the New York Yankees training staff, according to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. Luckily, he reached his feet and walked into the clubhouse, […]

The 2024 MLB season is a lost one for the underachieving Toronto Blue Jays (60-68), but that does not necessarily have to be the case for Bo Bichette. Although the young shortstop is in the midst of a career-worst year ravaged by injury, he should have a chance to rediscover his All-Star form before the […]

The Chicago Bears have stolen many of the headlines this offseason, but they are not done making moves yet. General manager Ryan Poles is looking to fortify the team’s linebacker depth after completing a trade with the Seattle Seahawks for Darrell Taylor, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Chicago is sending back a 2025 sixth-round pick. […]

The New York Yankees (75-53) are getting back their prized midseason acquisition. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is being activated from the 10-day injured list, per the team, and is expected to play in Friday’s game against the visiting Colorado Rockies (47-81). With Aaron Judge and Juan Soto operating at full force, an additional big bat could […]

While the NFL preseason is important when determining position battles and accelerating the growth of young quarterbacks, it does not offer much in the way of team evaluation. Records are meaningless since starters are barely on the field. Though, considering the hype surrounding the Chicago Bears, a 4-0 showing in exhibition action is creating a […]

Those watching Thursday night’s preseason matchup between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs were extremely concerned after seeing Douglas Coleman III carried off the field in a stretcher and taken to the hospital. Fortunately, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus did provide a greatly encouraging injury update regarding his defensive back. He says Coleman “was […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is the subject of much debate in football circles. His athleticism is undeniable, but his health and passing skills have given many fans justifiable reason to doubt his productivity in the 2024-25 season. Though, one former Green Bay Packers QB is taking his skepticism to the next level, and is […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is following in his head coach’s footsteps and offering his support for Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. The four-time NBA champion has been vocal about his political opinions and endorsements before and spoke his mind again at the final night of the Democratic National Convention. Like […]

After the Baltimore Ravens fell to the Kansas City Chiefs at home in the AFC Championship, people pointed fingers in various directions. The offensive game plan befuddled many fans and rookie Zay Flowers’ costly blunders surely derailed the team’s momentum, but the easiest person to blame is often the quarterback. Ergo, there is a decent […]

Many fans were desperately hoping the Dallas Mavericks would get back on track last season. They took it much farther than that however, mowing through the Western Conference to reach the 2024 NBA Finals. Their campaign ended on a humbling note, courtesy of the Boston Celtics, but it was a huge success overall. The pressure […]

Many Los Angeles Angels fans were optimistic about the hiring of manager Ron Washington, but they did not have any grand illusions about the team earning an improbable playoff berth this year. The city of Anaheim braced itself for pain, a routine it is unfortunately all too familiar with following a near-decade of losing seasons. […]

In less than five weeks, the Oakland Athletics (54-72) will bid farewell to the place they have called home for 54 years. While many mourn this impending departure, the players are making the most out of their remaining time in the Oakland Coliseum. They decided to use the stadium to help them sort out the […]

Future Hall of Famer JJ Watt has heard a number of stories about Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin from his brother, four-time All-Pro linebacker TJ Watt, but it is different to witness him up close. The Houston Texans great and current CBS studio analyst attended Steelers practice on Tuesday, prompting Tomlin to publicly express […]

Despite losing two of three games to the Colorado Rockies over the weekend, the San Diego Padres (71-55) are still tied for the MLB’s best record in August at 12-4. They trail the Los Angeles Dodgers by only three games and are eagerly vying for their first divisional title since 2006. More important than winning […]

Devin Booker made the most of his second Olympics experience and fully embraced his role on Team USA. The Phoenix Suns star guard respected the roster hierarchy and did not try to force his way into the spotlight. He was still an integral member of the gold medal-winning squad, though, doing what was needed of […]

Cooper Flagg is the latest basketball phenom to grace the NCAA landscape, arguably commanding more hype than any other American prospect in the last decade. Just because he is in the limelight, however, do not expect him to go around kissing babies. In fact, he might be more likely to dunk over them. The incoming […]

In 2020, the New York Jets entrusted former Louisville star Mekhi Becton to be a core part of their rebuilding efforts. His arrival was intended to stabilize the team’s offensive line and help salvage the Sam Darnold experiment. Instead, Becton became an unsuccessful investment himself, one that the Philadelphia Eagles are hoping to revive. The […]

Even when Shohei Ohtani is in the throes of a season-low slump, he manages to dazzle fans with his amazing power and smooth swing. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar is mashing his way towards a third-career MVP award, remaining one of the most impactful players in the game despite only being a designated hitter. But […]

Odell Beckham Jr. had an active NFL offseason, but he has yet to take the field at practice with the Miami Dolphins. Minor injuries landed him on the physically unable-to-perform list before training camp and have denied him the opportunity to build chemistry with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. He is gradually nearing closer to joining his […]

The must-see element surrounding a high-end pitcher generated substantial buzz decades ago, but it is not nearly as prevalent in today’s game. Lesser workloads have coincided with a lesser aura, prompting the MLB to consider a significant six-inning rule change for starters. An underwhelming atmosphere was not a concern in Sunday’s rubber match between the […]

Although he did not win the NBA Finals MVP award, this season was supposed to mark a definitive shift in how Jayson Tatum is perceived by the public. He finally celebrated a championship and did so after leading the Boston Celtics in points, rebounds and assists during the playoffs. His status as one of the […]

An entire fandom just gasped. Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher and Cy Young candidate Hunter Greene is being placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow soreness, according to MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon. Greene showed little sign of vulnerability when he tossed a gem against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday (one run allowed and eight strikeouts […]

The New York Giants’ Week 2 preseason matchup versus the Houston Texans was a mixed bag from a performance standpoint, but the biggest concern to come out of Saturday’s 28-10 road loss centers around a potentially costly injury. Linebacker Micah McFadden suffered a hip injury after making a tackle in the first quarter and was […]

The New York Giants made multiple key changes this past offseason, drafting whom they hope is their next great wide receiver in Malik Nabers, trading for Pro Bowl pass-rusher Brian Burns and upgrading the offensive line. But the starting quarterback situation remains the same. After failing to land Drake Maye at the 2024 NFL Draft, […]

The 2024 season is not officially over for Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer, but many fans are already speculating about what is in store for him in 2025. He just turned 40 years old at the end of July and will be a free agent this winter. As the injuries continue to pile up, […]

The Detroit Tigers (59-63) are fresh off a stunning sweep of the Seattle Mariners and have won six of their last nine games. The surge arrived long past due, though, and will do nothing to change the organization’s outlook for the final six weeks of the regular season. Ergo, the focus is firmly on player […]

Teams do not usually have much incentive to play their starters for an extended period of time in a preseason game. The risks often outweigh the benefits, especially if the squad in question has won its division in four consecutive years. Some extra reps could help the Buffalo Bills, however, as they look to fix […]

Training camp is not exactly a thrilling time for a fan base that has been in Super Bowl or bust mode for the last few years. The anticipation to officially begin another quest for NFL immortality can be unbearable for those who root for the San Francisco 49ers, but it is much worse than even […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers (71-51) have been more vulnerable than fans are accustomed to seeing this year, as both the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres inch dangerously close to the top of the National League West. Obviously, however, this team is a different beast when healthy. LA is getting closer to full strength following […]

The San Francisco 49ers begin their 2024-25 NFL campaign in just a little over three weeks in a Monday Night Football showdown with the New York Jets. But their focus cannot be completely on that highly anticipated season opener while the Brandon Aiyuk contract conflict rages on through training camp. Although the 2023 Second-Team All-Pro […]

Almost every year it seems there is a midseason acquisition who becomes an October hero and helps a team win the World Series. The New York Yankees are hoping that Jazz Chisholm Jr. can still be that guy for them despite his current injury status. Fortunately, the dream remains alive following the latest update. At […]

There are probably many warnings that have been made in sports that ultimately proved to be false alarms. But San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir suspected that a fire was coming to Super Bowl 58, and he was right. Apparently, though, his gut feeling was not enough to change the game plan. The 24-year-old shared […]

For the Philadelphia Eagles, the preseason is meant to focus solely on fine-tuning and rebuilding confidence. There is not supposed to be much uncertainty on the depth chart. Kenny Pickett surely did not expect there to be questions regarding his status as the team’s backup quarterback. Though, fans are taking notice of third-stringer Tanner McKee […]

Fans will get to see Russell Wilson taking in-game snaps for the Pittsburgh Steelers for the first time this weekend. Head coach Mike Tomlin revealed that the Super Bowl-winning quarterback and big offseason addition is going to “be a participant” in Saturday’s preseason game versus the Buffalo Bills. Assuming Wilson does not re-aggravate the calf […]