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When Joel Embiid decided to represent Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics and subsequently rejected the host country France, he knew what kind of reaction awaited him in the City of Light. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar and former NBA MVP has been flooded with boos, but he is not letting the chilly reception rattle […]

South Sudan Basketball Federation president and former two-time NBA All-Star Luol Deng has a big issue with the officiating that transpired in his country’s 96-85 loss versus Serbia. The team’s Olympics experience is officially over, but Deng is voicing his ardent displeasure about the lack of African referee representation in the Summer Games. “It’s a […]

Julien Alfred earned a stunning upset victory and put her country firmly on the Olympics radar in just 10.72 seconds. After  defeating Sha’Carri Richardson in the Women’s 100-meter Final on Saturday, she becomes Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist, via ClutchPoints. Richardson, who missed the last Summer Games after testing positive for THC (cannabis use), […]

When “God Bless America” is about to start, people are expected to be silent and respectful. But Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman could not contain his frustrations during the seventh-inning stretch of Saturday’s 8-3 loss to the New York Yankees. The right-hander, who allowed four runs in an 8-4 Jays’ victory the night […]

There are legitimate arguments that can be made about the way Kevin Durant won his championships as opposed to other legends, but what cannot be debated is his inclusion in that discussion. The 35-year-old is undeniably one of the greatest players of his generation and perhaps the best offensive talent the game has ever known. […]

Producing an all-time great season expends a substantial amount of physical and mental energy, so much that it is bound to take a toll on the athlete. Cooper Kupp led the Los Angeles Rams to a championship during the 2021-22 campaign, seizing the wide receiver triple crown, Offensive Player of the Year award and Super […]

Franz Wagner was barraged with ridicule after his abysmal 1-of-15 shooting effort in the Orlando Magic’s Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in this year’s NBA Playoffs. An overall successful season ended bitterly for him. He does not look rattled at the Paris Olympics, though, helping Germany reach the quarterfinals in emphatic fashion. The […]

Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson offended fans of the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks when he decided to remain with the Detroit Lions rather than take a head coaching job. His continued presence in the Motor City could be instrumental to the team’s 2024-25 NFL season and the development of its young players. Two in particular […]

Good teams do not let a red-hot stretch distract them from a glaring issue. Despite winning seven of their last eight games, the Arizona Diamondbacks (58-51) are making a significant change in their bullpen. Manager Torey Lovullo is relieving Paul Sewald from closer duties, according to The Arizona Republic’s Nick Piecoro. The veteran right-hander has […]

French swimming sensation Leon Marchand remains perfect in Paris, cruising to his fourth Olympics gold medal in Friday’s 200-meter individual medley. He now sits in truly elite company, joining American legends Michael Phelps and Mark Spitz as the only male swimmers to win at least four individual Golds in a single Summer Games, per The […]

The NCAA is imposing agreed-upon violations on the University of Kentucky football and swimming programs. Kentucky reported the alleged misdoings itself, which are said to revolve around “impermissible benefits” and “countable athletically related activities,” respectively, per the NCAA. At least 11 football players are said to have collected payment for hours they did not work […]

Last season, the longstanding rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns added a new layer. And it came in the form of two of the NFL’s most ferocious pass-rushers. Heated debates occurred all over social media regarding the rightful Defensive Player of the Year, as Myles Garrett and TJ Watt each lifted their franchise […]

The 2024-25 Arizona Cardinals campaign is expected to be defined by two vitally important questions. Is Marvin Harrison Jr. really the superstar wide receiver so many scouts forecast him to be? And can Kyler Murray prove himself to be a viable long-term option at quarterback for this franchise? Naturally, the answers to these queries could […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver and kick returner Tyler Scott had a tough and probably somewhat stressful job Thursday night– acclimating himself to the new NFL kickoff rule in the Hall of Fame Game against the Houston Texans. Assuming the weather does not interfere, Friday should be much more relaxing and rewarding for the Norton, Ohio […]

The Miami Marlins’ World Series came at the MLB trade deadline, as the last-place ballclub completed several trades in the last week that replenished their farm system and brightened their long-term future. Though, there are still a couple of reasons for fans to focus on the present, namely the injury status of top starting pitcher […]

The Dynamic Kickoff has officially arrived in the NFL. In an effort to turn a bathroom-break touchback into an exciting play, the league has adopted a new setup that produced favorable results in the XFL. People who may not be familiar with this rule are getting to see it unfold at the Hall of Fame […]

There are other female stars that are mentioned before A’ja Wilson, both in the WNBA and at the Paris Olympics, but her historic greatness is unquestioned. Wilson continues to prove that she is a generational talent who consistently exceeds the already lofty expectations set for her, leading Team USA to an 87-74 victory over Belgium […]

Tommy Pham is a seasoned trade deadline traveler at this point of his career, which means he has his bags packed and goodbyes at the ready by late-July. Forming some sort of an emotional attachment to a clubhouse is inevitable, but the veteran outfielder/designated hitter knows where he currently fits in the MLB landscape. There […]

Although there was some volatility, Terrell Owens provided San Francisco 49ers fans with a multitude of memorable moments during his eight-year tenure with the franchise. Now, his son is hoping to make a name for himself in Santa Clara. That difficult undertaking begins at training camp. Terique Owens did not look the part of a […]

Timing can be so cruel sometimes. On the day when Brock Purdy was revealed to be ranked the 28th-best player on the NFL’s annual top 100 list, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback threw four interceptions at training camp. Despite all the success he has already enjoyed in the league, the former Mr. Irrelevant is constantly […]

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is intent on learning from the mistakes that were made back in March. The NFL stripped the franchise of its fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, fined it $250,000 thousand and also docked general manager Terry Fontenot $50,000 thousand for violating tampering rules. An investigation arose after free agent […]

The Baltimore Orioles were expected to be busy at the MLB trade deadline, but few could have anticipated the number of moves the front office made on Tuesday. General manager Mike Elias gave analysts and pundits plenty to talk about, with one deal being particularly stunning. The American League East leaders must accustom themselves to […]

Another wide receiver is being paid, and surprisingly it is not one who has requested a trade. The Chicago Bears and DJ Moore are agreeing to a massive four-year, $110 million contract extension that comes with $82.6 million in guarantees, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This deal ensures that the first 10 seasons of Moore’s career […]

While fans can debate about how much the Boston Red Sox were able to get done at the MLB trade deadline, first-year Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow made the bullpen a focus on Tuesday. His latest move comes in the form of right-handed relief pitcher Luis Garcia, following a deal with the Los Angeles Angels, […]

Training camp is supposed to be a source of great optimism for Dallas Cowboys fans, a time when postseason heartache is mended and excitement for the next campaign builds. Attention shifts to the exceedingly talented roster, and hope subsequently begins to rise once again. That is not the case this year, though. Practice sessions in […]

The St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a big three-team trade with the Chicago White Sox that they hope will give them each a respective boost during the second half of the season and beyond. Starting pitcher Erick Fedde, who is one of the more remarkable MLB stories of 2024, is […]

Fresh off acquiring outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. and earning an important road series victory against the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees are expected to stay active ahead of Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline. One player who many fans did not expect to be mentioned in potential talks could actually be on the move, however […]

Tyreek Hill has brought the Miami Dolphins to a place they have never been before, at least virtually speaking. The All-Pro wide receiver is the first player in franchise history to be awarded a 99 rating in Madden NFL, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Hill receives this honor after recording 1,799 receiving yards (seventh-most ever in […]

All eyes will be on Jayson Tatum when he and Team USA battle South Sudan in the second game of Olympics group play. After stunningly keeping the Boston Celtics star on the bench for all of Sunday’s blowout win over Serbia, head coach Steve Kerr immediately confirmed that a key change will be made for […]

With franchise great Aaron Donald retiring, the Los Angeles Rams’ identity will revolve around its offense even more than it did last season. Nevertheless, the front office is hoping the moves it made in the offseason can provide head coach Sean McVay with a competent defensive unit. One player tasked with meeting that standard is […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans have already waited a long time for Walker Buehler to reclaim the form that earned him two All-Star selections and Cy Young consideration. And unfortunately, the wait is ongoing with no end in sight. Buehler scuffled in his first rehab start on Friday night for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Baseball Club, […]

Since Team USA has won the Gold Medal in men’s basketball in the last four Summer Games, it is all too easy to assume that the Paris Olympics will just be business as usual. This quest for global supremacy has something extra behind it, though. The level of competition in this tournament, and the many […]

After a lengthy stint on the injured list, starting pitcher Kodai Senga made his 2024 debut and helped the New York Mets overtake the Atlanta Braves in the standings. But his momentous return comes at a terrible cost, one that will send him back on the shelf for the remainder of the regular season. Manager […]

For the Baltimore Orioles, the 2022 MLB season was about escaping the basement and bringing back competitive baseball to Camden Yards. Mission accomplished. The goal last year was for the young team to come of age and solidify itself as a future title contender. A 101-win season and divisional crown is definitive proof of another […]

Team USA and the other American athletes representing the country in the Paris Olympics will be focused on the task at hand when the Games get underway, but they are enjoying the privilege and atmosphere that comes with partaking in the global spectacle. LeBron James and other household names are soaking up all the fun […]

There were likely countless people who raced to check their calendars after a video circulated of the Las Vegas Raiders mocking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes with a Kermit the Frog doll at training camp on Thursday. They soon realized that it was in fact not the year 2003 or 1984. That further raises […]

Now that the NBA is moving forward with its massive media rights deal with Amazon Prime Video instead of Warner Bros. Discovery, basketball coverage is expected to change significantly. It is officially the end of an era. Or is it? TNT Sports is not going down without a fight, as it fires back at Commissioner […]

The Minnesota Twins (56-45) are holding firm, refusing to give up their spot in the American League Wild Card standings. While teams fluctuate all around Rocco Baldelli’s crew, and injuries weaken the roster from within, Minnesota clings to a playoff position. How long can it keep the challengers at bay, though? Trouble always seems to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees should see the July 30 MLB trade deadline as a chance to acquire a potential X-factor for their respective championship pursuits. But they are also looking to the free-agency market mainly to shore up their pitching depth. The two most iconic franchises in baseball history even have […]