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It didn’t take long for Albert Pujols to get that baseball itch again, or maybe he just never lost it. The legendary St. Louis Cardinals slugger is returning to a baseball clubhouse, and it will be in a new and exciting role. Pujols is going to serve as the manger for one of the most […]

During 2023 spring training, the MLB was focused on transitioning everyone to its new pace-of-play rules. This year, the league has a potential uniform crisis on its hands. The unveiling of the game’s new Nike jerseys sparked critical reactions from players and fans alike, but the latest apparel-based issue could make it extremely difficult to […]

Former Boston College football head coach Jeff Hafley surprised many fans in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts when he abruptly left the Eagles for the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator position. There is speculation that he jumped off a sinking ship in order to limit any damage to his coaching reputation, but Hafley explains that the opportunity […]

Ohio State football does not have the best reputation when it comes to their quarterbacks making the leap to the NFL. For years, fans would instantly groan when they saw a Buckeyes signal-caller being projected to their team in a mock draft. CJ Stroud effectively shattered that stigma by leading the Houston Texans to a […]

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian has lofty ambitions for the program, and they will be heavily tested in the deep SEC. He is loading up on premium talent from both the transfer portal and recruiting pool to ensure that the Longhorns build off their College Football Playoff appearance from last season. The field is […]

Victor Wembanyama entered the NBA as the most anticipated prospect since LeBron James, and with the presence of social media, the gap felt fairly negligible. It was not a question of if he would be great but rather how great he would become. It is difficult to live up to such enormous hype, but Wembanyama […]

Saquon Barkley was one of the main headliners of last offseason, as his ongoing and ultimately unsuccessful long-term contract negotiations with the New York Giants served as a driving force for a running back financial compensation debate. There might not be much of a struggle between the two sides this year, however. The Giants are […]

Creighton basketball just poured cold water all over the reigning national champion and hottest team in the country. The Bluejays were sensational from behind the 3-point line and shared the ball on their way to earning an 85-66 upset win over the No. 1 UConn Huskies Tuesday night. If there was ever a reason for […]

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon has his fair share of critics these days, with many questioning the 2019 World Series champion’s commitment to baseball. Even a former teammate is voicing his displeasure. I’ll be honest with you man, if I’m the Angels GM {Perry Minasian} I’m trying to get rid of this dude […]

The Houston Rockets community suffered a great loss on Tuesday after former player Robert Reid passed away from cancer at the age of 68, per Matt Young of the Houston Chronicle. His on-court impact and selfless nature away from basketball touched many fans across the 1970s and 80s, which is something current team owner and […]

Is a civil war brewing in ESPN? The network’s NBA coverage is bound to be laced with some tension after Austin Rivers came to the defense of his father, Doc Rivers, by firing a direct shot at former teammate and current colleague JJ Redick. This happened after the retired guard criticized the Milwaukee Bucks head […]

Although the ultimate goal is winning, realistic expectations must be assigned to some franchises. Fans want to know their club is on an upward trajectory more than anything, so player development and a competitive baseball product can be acceptable goals depending on the team. The Boston Red Sox should have the resources and prestige to […]

Brooklyn Nets assistant coach and former national champion Kevin Ollie will replace Jacque Vaughn and serve as interim head coach, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Shams Charania first reported him as the favorite). After being linked to the Los Angeles Lakers a decade ago, Ollie will finally be manning the sidelines of an NBA team. […]

Although momentum is not guaranteed to continue out of the All-Star break, the Golden State Warriors are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Stephen Curry remains the offensive focal point, but guys like Jonathan Kuminga and rookie Brandin Podziemski are coming through as well. What does the future hold for Klay Thompson and […]

A drastic year of change continues for the Arizona Wildcats, as the university looks to hire Desireé Reed-Francois to be its new athletic director, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The former Missouri AD is expected to lead the school during one of its most crucial eras yet. Arizona is in the midst of a financial crisis […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are showing veteran guard Mike Conley Jr. just how much he means to the franchise, as the two sides close in on a two-year contract extension worth $22 million, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. His arrival has helped the team unlock its potential and hold the top spot […]

The 2024 Genesis Invitational had controversy, drama and a Tiger Woods health scare. It all culminated with a historic comeback victory for Hideki Matsuyama in the final round. The 2021 Masters champion began Sunday six strokes off the lead but clawed his way to the top of the leaderboard after shooting a spectacular nine-under par […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are staying active after agreeing to a two-year deal with veteran starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff, per MLB insider Jon Heyman. With Corbin Burnes now a member of the Baltimore Orioles, fans will be happy to see a familiar face staying near the top of the rotation. When he comes back, that is. […]

Amid ongoing questions about their starting pitching rotation, the Boston Red Sox are looking to strengthen the back end of their bullpen. They are agreeing to a contract with three-time All-Star Liam Hendriks, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. The deal is for two years and $10 million guaranteed with a mutual option for 2026, per […]

Victor Wembanyama may not be competing in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, but he is leaving his mark in Indianapolis just the same. Aside from displaying his superb skill and versatility, the San Antonio Spurs rookie center is showing off his big personality. He startled viewers and the TNT crew when he dropped […]

No matter how much a professional athlete makes, it is always good to have some walking-around money. Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young should be well-equipped for a night out in Indianapolis after winning a $100 during a practice for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. And boy, did he earn it. Fans in attendance bet Young […]

Although Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earned an All-NBA First-Team selection for his excellent play in the 2022-23 campaign, this season has been his official coronation as a superstar. The Oklahoma City Thunder (37-17) sit in second place in the West at the All-Star break, so no one can question his top-tier status. Nor can they doubt his […]

The Baltimore Orioles shockingly earned the No. 1 seed in the American League for the 2023 MLB playoffs but were unceremoniously swept by the eventual World Series-winning Texas Rangers. Failing to validate regular season success in October always stings, but fans still feel overwhelmingly positive about the future because of the team’s burst of young […]

NBA All-Star Weekend is a chance for non-household names to gain national exposure while they showcase their abilities and put on a fun show for basketball fans everywhere. It also allows young players like Dallas Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II to meet people and players that he hasn’t been able to before. He is making the […]

UConn women’s basketball has seen better days, with their aura of invincibility and top-10 national ranking no longer intact. The Huskies struggled against strong non-conference competition this year, which does not bode well for the 2024 NCAA Tournament. But a healthy Paige Bueckers can be a game-changer in March, and for the 2024-25 season. The […]

Since pitchers and catchers have already reported for Spring Training, it is safe to say the Washington Nationals are not going to make any flashy moves before the 2024 campaign. That was a reasonable assumption to have before the offseason started, but fans were hoping the organization would do a bit more to build on […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets (16-26-10) do not think they can wait until the offseason to enact significant change. A new leadership voice is evidently needed right away, as ownership fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen on Thursday morning amid the team’s last-place standing in the Metropolitan Division. Well, that new voice could be an old friend […]

No one was hanging a banner in the Frost Bank Center ahead of the 2023-24 campaign, but the arrival of Victor Wembanyama was expected to spark immediate change for the San Antonio Spurs. Instead, they might actually finish with a worse record than they did the previous year. If that possibility was presented to fans […]

Xander Bogaerts knew this day was coming eventually, but it is only natural feel to feel somewhat disappointed about being moved from shortstop to second base. Although he didn’t pretend to be stoked about the San Diego Padres’ decision, the four-time All-Star is carrying himself like a consummate professional when talking to the media about […]

Tiger Woods’ 2024 PGA Tour debut is coming to an abrupt end. The 15-time major champion is withdrawing from the Genesis Invitational after completing six holes in Friday’s second round. An ambulance is currently on the scene with his trainer next to it and members of the media huddled around, but Woods does not appear […]

Tiger Woods may not be able to reclaim his youth or past dominance, but he is finding another way to go back in time at Round 2 of the Genesis Invitational. And he is using his new clothing line Sun Day Red as his personal DeLorean. Woods is wearing a shirt with the same striped […]

The two juveniles detained by the Kansas City Police Department are being charged with crimes related to the mass shooting that took place on Wednesday during the Super Bowl victory parade for the Chiefs, per ESPN. A mother of two and local radio disc jockey named Lisa Lopez-Galvan was killed and 22 other people were […]

Kyle Kuzma is raising some eyebrows after revealing that he wanted to stay with the Washington Wizards instead of possibly landing with the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the NBA trade deadline. His desire to “continue to build something” has left many puzzled and skeptical, including retired forward Chandler Parsons. “I’m not buying it,” he said […]

The Kansas City Chiefs became an undeniable dynasty after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58. Patrick Mahomes capped off a sensational first six years of his career with an all-time drive in overtime, Andy Reid pushed himself further into the greatest coach ever conversation and the defense solidified itself as a true […]

With Pitchers and catchers reporting for 2024 Spring Training, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred was asked to address some of the biggest topics and issues facing the game today. The one that is perhaps most noticeable at the current moment is the potential need for a free agency deadline, which Manfred discussed, per Bleacher Report’s Zach […]

There have been plenty of dominant superstars in women’s college basketball over the years, but Caitlin Clark has forced her way into the greatest of all-time conversation with her electric play throughout her four years with the Iowa Hawkeyes. In fact, another hoops legend believes she belongs at the absolute top of that exclusive list. […]

Although the Golden State Warriors are in the midst of their best stretch of the season, they still have key questions to answer. There might be none bigger, though, than the one concerning the productivity of Klay Thompson. Can he revert to being a reliable perimeter threat for the postseason push? It will be a […]

One can make the argument that the Los Angeles Angels are the most hopeless franchise in the MLB today. They are tied for the longest active playoff drought, rank near the bottom in farm system rankings and just saw one of the biggest stars the sport has ever seen walk out the door for only […]

The Seattle Seahawks have one of the most interesting wide receiver groups in the NFL, but perhaps a new voice could help the players unlock their full potential in the 2024-25 campaign. New head coach Mike Macdonald continues to add to his staff and will look to a former Cleveland Browns wideout and NFL coach […]