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The Washington Wizards are trusting Trae Young to help push them through their agonizingly long rebuild, but before they acquired him in a trade this past January, the four-time All-Star point guard breathed new life into the Atlanta Hawks. Although the union eventually ran its course and both sides agreed it was time to part […]

LeBron James played some of his greatest hits for the fans in Crypto.com Arena during Tuesday’s showdown with the Orlando Magic. After breaking out his signature chase-down block in the first half, he linked up with Los Angeles Lakers teammate Austin Reaves for a crowd-igniting dunk in the third quarter. Working a two-on-one fast break, […]

Although Freddie Freeman scuffled in the 2025 MLB playoffs, he still managed to notch another massive World Series home run that helped push the Los Angeles Dodgers toward a championship. Producing in the clutch moments is a defining part of the future Hall of Famer’s legacy, but he is also focused on staying effective for […]

Marquette basketball (10-18, 5-12) is going to miss the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2020-21 campaign and is in danger of losing 20 games for the first time in 11 years, but there is a shining light in this bleak season. And its name is Nigel James Jr. The star freshman led […]

Elijah Gertrude only had two points in Tuesday’s 90-61 victory versus NC State, but he sure made them count. The redshirt sophomore guard checked in for the last couple minutes of this ACC matchup, and he injected the home crowd in John Paul Jones Arena with a powerful shot of adrenaline. Gertrude used his ball-handling […]

Besides the veteran leadership that Khris Middleton brings to the Dallas Mavericks, the 2021 NBA champion can still punish defenses on a given night. Although he is unlikely to remain with the team past this season, the franchise should still try to soak up all the wisdom the three-time All-Star has to share. Unfortunately, he […]

The Indiana Pacers (15-43) are not overly concerned with winning games this season, but head coach Rick Carlisle still needs enough healthy players to finish out the campaign. Veteran point guard TJ McConnell tried to give his teammates a brief scare during Tuesday night’s home game versus the Philadelphia 76ers (31-26). McConnell recorded a steal […]

The theme during Atlanta Braves spring training this year is rebirth. Spencer Strider is working to regain his All-Star form after a lengthy recovery and disappointing 2025 campaign. Fellow pitchers Chris Sale, Reynaldo Lopez and Grant Holmes are aiming to get out of the gate healthy and stay that way all yearlong. Ozzie Albies is […]

While seemingly a record number of teams tank for the much-anticipated 2026 NBA Draft class, the New Orleans Pelicans are racking up losses without any benefit attached to them. They do not possess their own first-round pick after acquiring rookie center Derik Queen in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks last summer. All this squad […]

Alysa Liu won an Olympics gold medal in women’s figure skating by executing a sensational routine, but the inspiring amount of authenticity she radiated in the Winter Games is what will turn her into an undeniable sensation. The 20-year-old American exhibited irrepressible joy in the Milano Ice Skating Arena on Feb. 19, capping off a […]

Jose Berrios was by no means a bad pitcher in 2025, but he certainly was not himself. The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander struggled in the second half of the season and was ultimately placed on the injured list in September due to elbow inflammation, putting him in a vulnerable spot heading into 2026. Fans are […]

Cameron Jordan must be gearing up for a post-playing career in broadcasting because he has all the talking points down. Weeks after perpetuating the “Josh Allen can’t win the big one” narrative while appearing on ESPN’s “First Take,”  the star New Orleans Saints defensive end landed perhaps the easiest punchline in American professional sports. While […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are trusting new head coach Klint Kubiak to design a blueprint that will catapult them out of the dark ages and back into prosperity. A significant part of this plan will center around the development of presumptive No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Where does that leave franchise pillar Maxx Crosby? […]

Anxiety and concern engulfed Little Caesars Arena after boxer Joseph George Jr. collapsed in between the first and second rounds during his fight against Atif Oberlton. The Houston, Texas native was sitting on his stool when he passed out and fell to the mat. He received immediate medical attention, was eventually helped out of the […]

Although he remains one of the best pure scorers in the game today, Kevin Durant knows he does not have much time left in the NBA. He will soon be a legend who is forced to experience the sport away from the hardwood. When a player enters the twilight of their career, they tend to […]

It is funny how a team’s record can affect a star’s injury return timeline. If the Boston Celtics were struggling to maintain playoff positioning like many anticipate, fans would probably not expect Jayson Tatum to play this season. Though, with Jaylen Brown propelling the team to second place in the Eastern Conference, the public consensus […]

Although they are in different stages of their respective MLB careers, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Carson Kelly both enjoyed breakout campaigns in 2025. The Chicago Cubs teammates each made drastic improvements offensively and helped the franchise end a four-year playoff drought. Sharing a clubhouse during a memorable season can create quite the bond. Their blossoming friendship […]

It took Javonte Williams two full seasons to bounce back from a significant 2022 knee injury, but he properly reintroduced himself to the NFL-watching world during the 2025-26 campaign. And now he is being rewarded. The 25-year-old running back agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys, according to NFL Network’s Ian […]

Merrill Kelly grew up in Arizona, went to college in Arizona, made a name for himself in Arizona, and now, he has the opportunity to retire in Arizona. The 37-year-old starting pitcher signed a two-year, $40 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks in December after spending the final two months of the 2025 regular season […]

Well, that was quick. New York Yankees superstar and three-time American League MVP Award winner Aaron Judge looked to be in mid-season form during his spring training debut, as he crushed two home runs against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon. It may only be an exhibition game, but the prolific slugger is already dazzling […]

Deandre Ayton may never take the next step in his career. He could just be an impressive center who falls short of true stardom. The Los Angeles Lakers and their fans understand the kind of player the 2018 No. 1 overall pick is, but they want him to play with palpable energy and joy. He […]

The hockey-watching world marvels at Canadian trio Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Macklin Celebrini, otherwise known as the “Three Macs” line. These exceptional talents will be entrusted to disrupt Team USA in the Olympics Gold Medal Game on Sunday, but there is another difference-making group that could give the Americans fits. Stanley Cup champions and […]

St. John’s basketball can essentially clinch its second straight Big East regular season title if it defeats UConn and Villanova next week, but Rick Pitino and company should not look past Saturday’s home game against Creighton.  The Blue Jays just muscled the Huskies in their own house and will be looking to do the same […]

Tage Thompson helped Team USA get off to a strong start versus Slovakia in the men’s ice hockey semifinals, something that has been lacking in these Winter Olympics, but he did not finish the game. The Buffalo Sabres star, who tallied a goal and assist in a 6-2 win, appeared to suffer a lower-body injury. […]

Tage Thompson may not be the biggest name or most accomplished star on Team USA, but the 28-year-old forward is seizing his moment in the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. He sent his squad into the first intermission with a ton of momentum in their semifinals matchup versus Slovakia. With less than a minute remaining in […]

The madness that ensued in an instantly-legendary Game 7 of the 2026 World Series makes it difficult to appreciate what Max Scherzer did on the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays. Yes, the 41-year-old only pitched 4 1/3 innings, but he gave manager John Schneider the opportunity to set up his bullpen for a potential […]

The St. Louis Cardinals officially initiated an indisputable rebuild during the offseason, but they obviously still want to be as competitive as possible. One of the key players in the upcoming campaign figures to be right-handed relief pitcher Riley O’Brien, who is in line to at least occupy a share of closer duties after a […]

There are a plethora of worthy candidates and compelling storylines in the 2025-26 NBA MVP race, so much so that some fans think the award is up for the grabs. The latest ESPN straw poll suggests otherwise. Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is in position to retain his crown. A panel consisting of 100 […]

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley extolled Raven Johnson after she helped the Gamecocks secure a big road win versus LSU last Saturday. She did the same after Thursday’s 76-57 victory over Alabama, but for different reasons. The redshirt senior battled sickness heading into the game and was not at her best in […]

The LSU women’s basketball Tigers entered Thursday night’s game versus Ole Miss having lost two of their last three games, so fans did not expect head coach Kim Mulkey to bench one of her best players for the entire second half. Many assumed that star guard Mikaylah Williams suffered an injury, but it quickly became […]

When the Los Angeles Clippers traded James Harden and Ivica Zubac, they made it clear they were retooling instead of outright rebuilding. Steve Ballmer invested approximately $2 billion in the Intuit Dome, so he will not want to hit the reset button. Instead, the organization has injected youth into what was the oldest team in […]

The Charlotte Hornets missed out on an opportunity to earn a big victory over the Houston Rockets, falling 105-101 in the Spectrum Center on Thursday night, but LaMelo Ball is grateful he was even able to play. Following the loss, the star point guard spoke on the car crash he was involved in on Wednesday. […]

Travis Bazzana will probably make his MLB debut at some point this upcoming season, but before he dons a Cleveland Guardians uniform in an official game, the 2024 No. 1 overall draft pick will represent his native Australia in the World Baseball Classic. Much of the focus heading into the global tournament is on the […]

When former first-round pick Triston McKenzie inked a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres in December, he knew his pathway to the MLB roster would be rife with obstacles. His odds of securing a slot on the Opening Day squad presumably took a hit when The Friars signed starting pitchers Walker Buehler, German […]

Last week, the San Antonio Spurs waived Jeremy Sochan less than four years after selecting him with the No. 9 overall pick in the NBA Draft. He was supposed to be a key member of the franchise’s future, but as time passed and his young teammates progressed, the former Baylor standout stagnated and eventually fell […]

When Kyrie Irving suffered a torn ACL last March, everyone knew that the star point guard would miss a significant chunk of the 2025-26 season. The recovery timeline became murkier as the year progressed, and after the Dallas Mavericks sunk further into quicksand, the expectation was that he would not play at all until the […]

Bennett Stirtz had a rough shooting night versus No. 9 Nebraska, as did Iowa basketball as a whole, but he shined when his teammates needed him most. The 2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year made several clutch plays in Tuesday’s massive 57-52 upset win over the Cornhuskers, including a step-back 3-pointer that gave […]

There are a number of college basketball coaches who lose their temper, both on the sidelines and during press conferences. Rick Pitino, Tom Izzo, John Calipari and Dan Hurley all have intense personalities. They also have all won at least one national championship. Mick Cronin is a terrific head coach with over 500 career wins […]

Saint Louis basketball had not lost since Black Friday. Rhode Island just lost to Fordham at home and had not beaten a ranked team since Dan Hurley was stomping on the sidelines. History and logic was on the Billikens’ side, until it wasn’t. The Rams overcame impressive showings by Robbie Avila and Dion Brown and […]