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Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos is typically commended for his ability to shrewdly lock up his core players to long-term, team-friendly contracts, but he is not merely a forward thinker. He can also make snap judgments in the present when necessary. With Ozzie Albies set to miss approximately two months of action with a […]

Nothing really came out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ In-Season Tournament victory last year. It did not give them a big burst of momentum. They were still forced to fight their way out of the Play-In Tournament before once again being eliminated by the Denver Nuggets in the playoffs. But what the pursuit of the […]

When LeBron James won his last Olympics Gold Medal in 2012, South Sudan had only been a country for a year and did not even have a national basketball team yet. Fast forward to now, and the NBA legend had to lead Team USA to a tense 101-100 comeback win to survive this ultimate underdog. […]

Despite injuries, the New Orleans Saints’ offense still finished in the top half of the league in most metrics and actually ranked ninth in points per game. One of the big reasons why the team remained competitive and squeezed out a winning record, besides being in the NFC South, was its young playmakers. Everyone knows […]

For the Los Angeles Angels, the 2024 MLB campaign is about evaluating the current roster and determining who can be part of the franchise’s future plans. They are expected to be active sellers at the July 30 trade deadline, but a full rebuild is not really possible with Mike Trout still on the roster. Some […]

Many fans spent a good chunk of the MLB season waiting for the Toronto Blue Jays (44-53) to fulfill their potential and turn things around. While the Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets all started climbing out of the hole they dug themselves in, the Jays continued to languish near the bottom […]

This is quite the eventful summer for Brittney Griner, who will compete in the WNBA All-Star Game and then vie for an Olympic Gold Medal with Team USA. She has done those things before, though, so much of her joy is likely to come from a life-changing moment she recently experienced with her wife. The Phoenix […]

Not a ton has changed since the New York Mets (49-46) conquered the New York Yankees (58-40) in a pair of games at Citi Field in late-June. Both teams remain on similar trajectories, with the former trying to regain momentum and the latter desperate to maintain it ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The atmosphere […]

The WNBA All-Stars will be united on Saturday in their goal to best Team USA in front of what will be a record-breaking number of viewers on Saturday night. But in Friday’s practice, the squad is competing against each other. While players took part in a fun half-court shooting contest, fans opted to further the […]

Odell Beckham Jr. is surprisingly celebrating the verdict he received in his $20 million lawsuit against Nike, which alleges that the apparel juggernaut did not honor his sponsorship deal. “JUST DO……RIGHT,” the new Miami Dolphins wide receiver posted on Instagram after the Multnomah County, Oregon jury Circuit Court jury revealed their decision. “I wanna take […]

The pursuit of a 16th major championship in 2024 is officially over for Tiger Woods. The 48-year-old scuffled badly in the first two rounds of The Open Championship at Royal Troon, tallying a 14-over par to miss the cut. After playing sparingly this year due to injury concerns, he wants to get more tournaments under […]

Despite feeling better physically than he has in a while, Tiger Woods endured the same disastrous results on the major stage. He carded a 6-over par in his second round of play at The Open Championship to tumble near the bottom of the leaderboard. With an overall score of 14-over, the legendary golfer is going […]

Many athletes use any critical remark as bulletin material to drive them forward in their career. While no one still knows for sure what NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown said about Bronny James, the Los Angeles Lakers rookie has noticeably improved since the Boston Celtics star’s alleged remarks during Monday’s Summer League game. Lip readers […]

Comedy is a demanding industry and a difficult art form to perfect. Few comedians make it so big that they can seamlessly cross over into other cultural spheres. Kevin Hart paid his dues, honed his craft and struck a tone that enabled him to become one of those household names. Now, he terrorizes NBA stars […]

Although he is no longer leading Alabama football, this is a big year for Nick Saban. The iconic and now-retired head coach is serving as a key part of ESPN’s college coverage, as he embarks on this new chapter of his life. But Saban will always be connected to the Crimson Tide, regardless of where […]

It can be difficult for a player to fully enjoy the razzmatazz that comes from competing in their first career MLB All-Star Game when their team is low on the standings. It is even more distracting when he hears his name being floated in trade rumors. That last issue has not been that challenging for […]

There are sure to be dynasties and all-time great coaches who leave the college football world in awe in the years to come, but there is unlikely to be another who accomplishes what Nick Saban did during his legendary tenure in Tuscaloosa. The seven-time national champion did not just restore Alabama to its past glory, […]

With the Buffalo Bills suffering another heartbreaking postseason defeat, the Baltimore Ravens losing multiple valuable members and Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud entering just his second NFL season, many consider Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals to be the biggest roadblock to the Kansas City Chiefs reaching and winning their third straight Super Bowl. But […]

Because of his eccentricities and wacky off-court personality, it is easy to forget just how important of a player Dennis Rodman was during his 14-year NBA career. Yes, his portrait is hanging above in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for all to see, but the five-time NBA champion still does not always get his […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is going to be spending much of his offseason recovering. The eight-time All-Star and 2016 NBA champion has undergone surgery on a broken left hand that he suffered in July, per Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints. This is obviously disappointing news for a team and fan base that watched Irving thrive […]

Denver Broncos great and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Terrell Davis expressed his vehement displeasure after he was taken away in handcuffs following a United Airlines flight over the weekend. He called the experience humiliating and unjust while demanding an investigation be made. Now, the airline is taking action. Davis was traveling from Denver […]

Team USA fans are not panicking, but many of them are at least somewhat concerned after seeing the Americans struggle in the second half of Monday’s exhibition game versus Australia. With a loaded roster that contains a scary mix of guards, wings and big men, they were expected to cruise in this Paris Olympics tune-up. […]

Bronny James is already one of the most scrutinized athletes in the country, and he is only going to attract more attention when the 2024-25 NBA season begins this October. The Los Angeles Lakers rookie will be burdened with pressure and constant questioning, but for now, James is tackling something a little more light-hearted. The […]

Baltimore Orioles fans are rolling into the All-Star break in high spirits. After watching their beloved birds lose five games in a row and cede their lead in the American League East, Camden Yards enjoyed an improbable 6-5 walk-off win against the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon. The O’s are marching into the Midsummer […]

Argentina soccer continued its historic run of excellence on Sunday night, defeating Colombia in extra time to win their second straight Copa America Final. The focus should have been on the team’s legacy, and that of the iconic Lionel Messi, who may have finished his final game with La Albiceleste from the sidelines after suffering […]

Throughout the many highs and lows of his long career, Sergio Garcia has managed to deliver a bevy of interesting moments on Sunday afternoon. In pursuit of his first individual title as a member of LIV Golf, the 44-year-old Spaniard seemed doomed to once again fall short after tallying a bogey on the 18th hole […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are perpetually beset with devastating injuries to their pitching staff, but this latest one is perhaps the most brutal blow they have absorbed in recent memory. Promising right-handed starter Dustin May is officially out for the remainder of the 2024 MLB campaign after having surgery to repair an esophageal tear, according […]

There is no sugarcoating Saturday’s 11-9 extra-innings loss to the Detroit Tigers. The Los Angeles Dodgers (56-40) absolutely imploded in Comerica Park, blowing a five-run lead in the final frame. Though, Shohei Ohtani still made sure to give fans a reason to celebrate, at least temporarily. The two-time American League MVP and National League MVP […]

The addition of two-time MVP Shohei Ohtani notwithstanding, this feels like a standard season for the Los Angeles Dodgers (56-40). The division is well in hand, several players have been named to the All-Star Game and pitching injuries keep piling up. That last occurrence has led to the perennial powerhouse’s undoing before and is looking […]

This is not what was supposed to happen. The temporary but potent dose of hysteria the Cincinnati Reds produced last season should be carrying over into 2024. A young core of bats and arms, coupled with solid offseason additions, foretold that Great American Ball Park would be treated to the most momentous baseball campaign it […]

Because the Memphis Grizzlies’ biggest issues lasts season were strongly tied to its shocking injury troubles, there was little pressure on the front office to make significant moves this offseason. With that in mind, general manager Zach Kleiman directed much of his attention to the 2024 NBA Draft, where the team added multiple players who […]

Athletes are not supposed to form new rivalries in the twilight of their career, especially in tennis. But by now, everyone knows that the laws of nature simply do not apply to Novak Djokovic. The best to ever swing a tennis racquet has earned an eagerly anticipated rematch in the Wimbledon final against young superstar […]

While he is obviously motivated to share the court and the Los Angeles Lakers’ locker room with his son, LeBron James is in the twilight of his NBA career. Though, given his unprecedented level of durability and supreme conditioning, maybe the 39-year-old could actually still compete in some capacity several years from now. Like, say […]

Patrick Mahomes continues to reign supreme in the sports world. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback successfully defended his Best Male Athlete ESPYS crown Thursday night, beating out Shohei Ohtani, Scottie Scheffler and Connor McDavid to win the award for the second year in a row. The three-time Super Bowl MVP was not in attendance at […]

You have to give the people what they want, right? Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes will officially start for the National League team in the 2024 All-Star Game, via the MLB’s X account. There was a debate about whether or not the rookie right-hander should be awarded the honor despite not making his debut until […]

Although Serena Williams is not a comedian or entertainer, her turn as ESPYS host was highly anticipated by plenty of people. Those who worshipped the tennis icon throughout her 17-year career have been waiting to see the 23-time major champion back in the spotlight. Still, no one knew quite what to expect. There is an […]

After losing two out of three games to the Atlanta Braves last weekend, the Philadelphia Phillies (61-32) were faced with another taxing challenge in the form of the Los Angeles Dodgers. That is what it was supposed to be, anyway, as the owner of the MLB’s best record knocked off their opponents, 5-1, on Thursday […]

The football world is saying goodbye to legendary defensive coordinator and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor member Monte Kiffin. The father of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin has died at the age of 84, surrounded by family and friends, per ESPN’s Andrea Adelson. Kiffin had been working under his son as a player […]

When a star athlete speaks, fans listen. But an Aaron Rodgers soundbite is bound to feed the news cycle for the next several days, especially now that he is the quarterback of the New York Jets. His words, regardless of intent, reverberate throughout the NFL world and sometimes into other spheres of society. Even on […]