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The 2024 Detroit Tigers give hope to all seemingly moribund ballclubs, but the Baltimore Orioles (40-50) are heading closer towards a colossally disappointing season. They remain well below .500 and are seven and a half games out of a Wild Card slot, which is a daunting deficit to overcome even in the weaker American League. […]

Neither Aaron Judge nor Cal Raleigh have the luxury of worrying about the American League MVP race right now, as their respective ballclubs try to strengthen their status in the playoff picture. However, if these two star sluggers manage to make history while also helping their teams, then they will gladly rake in the milestones. […]

The WNBA obviously wishes that the ultra-popular Caitlin Clark did not miss half the season so far due to injury, but the league is probably overall happy with the monumental triumphs it has achieved this year. Following decades of trudging on, the W is expanding to great depths in the near future. Cleveland, Detroit and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ vision for the 2025-26 campaign seems almost set, as they build a roster that will optimally put up more of a fight in the playoffs next year. The LeBron James-related concern that surfaced at the beginning of the offseason is starting to diminish, Luka Doncic is reportedly prioritizing his conditioning and […]

When the Kansas City Royals (44-48) battle the Pittsburgh Pirates (38-54) in Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday night, they will try to win consecutive series for the first time in more than two months. Mark Canha will not be able to help them end this insufferably long drought, though. The veteran outfielder is now on the […]

The Phoenix Suns’ disastrous super-team experiment officially has a time of death. They finalized the massive seven-team Kevin Durant trade on July 6, choosing to completely alter their formerly grand championship vision and enter a pivotal transition or retooling phase. The franchise might feel the effects of its failed plan for a while, but by […]

The Indiana Pacers were less than three hours away from possibly securing the biggest win in their franchise’s near-50-year existence on June 22, and just over two weeks later they are scrambling to assemble a respectable roster that can stay competitive in the Eastern Conference next season. A dream-like playoffs experience quickly turned into an […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver and kick return extraordinaire KaVontae Turpin was arrested on Sunday morning on misdemeanor charges of unlawful carrying of a weapon and possession of marijuana less than two ounces, and now the public knows how the police had the opportunity to book him. The 28-year-old was allegedly driving 97 mph in a […]

The University of Oklahoma will soon undergo a significant change, specifically as it relates to the state of Sooners sports. Joe Castiglione, who is the longest-tenured athletic director in major college athletics, will retire from his full-time position with OU, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. He will transition to AD emeritus once a replacement is […]

In the throes of a five-year postseason drought, the Philadelphia Flyers have reached the point where it is time to effectively end their rebuilding phase and jump back into the Stanley Cup Playoffs picture. Though, before the franchise can become relevant again, it must determine who fits its long-term vision. Philly general manager Daniel Briere […]

Struggling in New York is an extremely brutal situation to suffer through, particularly during the Subway Series. Imagine then how difficult it is to be the father of a player who is getting eviscerated for said struggles. New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is in the midst of a dreadful stretch, scuffling at the plate, […]

Gleyber Torres first started to re-establish himself as a valuable contributor during the second half of the 2024 campaign, but he has enjoyed a legitimate resurgence with the Detroit Tigers (55-34) in 2025. The veteran second baseman is slated to start in the MLB All-Star Game on July 15, assuming he is healthy enough to […]

Despite what people think about Bronny James’ NBA skill set, the young Los Angeles Lakers guard and son of the legendary LeBron James is a big ratings draw. Hence, many fans were interested to see what he would do in LA’s first Summer League matchup of 2025, a meeting with the Golden State Warriors in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have had an eventful offseason after making multiple moves that could potentially change the trajectory of the franchise. Though, as is often the case in Grind City, weathering injuries is an unfortunate yet prominent part of this fan base’ experience. The newly extended Jaren Jackson Jr. could miss the start of next […]

The New York Mets have awakened after a sleepy June, but the New York Yankees’ slumber is continuing into July. Brandon Nimmo is doing his part to keep the reigning American League champions down, bashing a grand slam in the first inning to lift his squad to a 4-0 lead. The Mets left fielder launched […]

The Atlanta Braves were thrust into desperation mode just days into the 2025 season, as big free-agent signing Jurickson Profar got hit with an 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension at the end of March. With Ronald Acuna Jr. recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee and Profar serving his punishment, general manager Alex Anthopoulos […]

The St. Louis Cardinals (47-42) have yet to win in July and their hopes of doing so on Saturday may have just taken a hit. Nolan Arenado has been scratched from the lineup ahead of the the Redbirds’ road matchup versus the Chicago Cubs, as he nurses a right shoulder impingement, per Derrick Goold of […]

There was plenty of reason to be excited about the Ha-Seong Kim signing when it happened in February. The South Korean infielder stands out as a quintessential member of the Tampa Bay Rays, displaying the excellent defense and solid baserunning skills that helps characterize this franchise. But fans had to wait more than three months […]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry will always be intertwined in NBA history. They competed in the NBA Finals against each other four times during the 2010s, are arguably the two biggest stars of their generation and won a historic gold medal together in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Their rivalry and friendship will soon end […]

The Minnesota Lynx may no longer be griping, but they have not forgotten about their controversial WNBA Finals loss to the New York Liberty last season. That championship, which was in their reach before a devastating overtime defeat in the decisive Game 5, will continue to fuel this team until it is in its grasp. […]

The Texas Rangers (43-44) are starting to cure their season-long offensive woes, scoring six or more runs in six of their last eight games. Although, most of that production has come against the last-place Baltimore Orioles, who are enduring their own baffling struggles this season. Ergo, president of baseball operations Chris Young will consider all […]

When the New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after falling to the Indiana Pacers in the playoffs for a second straight year, they made it clear what their expectations are: a Larry O’Brien Trophy. Mike Brown is coming in with the weight of the largest media market in the country on his shoulders. […]

Caitlin Clark has had a disappointing WNBA season for multiple reasons. The Indiana Fever star has missed almost half the campaign with quadriceps and groin injuries, and she has struggled to knock down shots when on the court. Her turnovers, which were already a glaring issue, have increased to 5.9 per contest in 2025. The […]

When the bats do not have a worthwhile response to superb pitching, it is time to get creative. The Cleveland Guardians (40-45) tried to do just that on Thursday night against the Chicago Cubs (52-35), utilizing their patented brand of small ball, known as Guards Ball. Unfortunately for them, Reese McGuire and company were ready […]

The Washington Wizards are not going to sign just any impactful player in NBA free agency. They need to prioritize guys who fit their current rebuild plan, which is progressing but still has a long way to go until it reaches completion. Another pricey veteran does not make sense at this time, especially since the […]

Whatever offseason plans the Golden State Warriors may have are seemingly on hold until they sort out the Jonathan Kuminga situation. The restricted free agent’s future in the San Francisco Bay Area is becoming foggier by the day, with a possible sign-and-trade partner emerging in the form of the Sacramento Kings. However, sending a young […]

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has far bigger problems than processing his one-sided loss to the polarizing Jake Paul. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested the 39-year-old boxer for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application and is deporting him to his native Mexico. There is an outstanding warrant for Chavez’s arrest regarding […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had to slightly temper their joy on an otherwise celebratory Wednesday night, which included Clayton Kershaw’s 3,000th career strikeout and a thrilling walk-off win versus the Chicago White Sox, as two-time All-Star Max Muncy suffered a knee injury and exited the game. LA placed him on the injured list on Thursday, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have prioritized their starting pitching rotation over the last few years, and that proactive approach continues to pay off during the regular season. There are some uncertainties, but Zack Wheeler is once again in Cy Young contention. Cristopher Sanchez deserves to be an All-Star in his own right. And Ranger Suarez was […]

Following a rather brief romance with the hoops-loving world during the 2022-23 campaign, the Sacramento Kings have once again become a punchline. A double-digit home loss in the NBA Play-In Tournament to what should have been an emotionally-drained Dallas Mavericks squad makes that difficult to argue (No Malik Monk, but Kyrie Irving was also out […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks (43-42) desperately need Zac Gallen to start acting more like the man who has made a significant impact on the mound the previous three seasons. While the organization would surely appreciate it if he boosts its playoff odds, which are in a somewhat precarious position at the moment, it also wants the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are desperate to turn the page after an awful, injury-plagued 24-58 campaign. They have brought in some new players like VJ Edgecombe, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, to position the franchise for long-term success. But the organization is also retaining some familiar faces to assist the squad […]

A mishap occurred during Tuesday night’s WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship clash between the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx. One of the best halftime performers the sports world has ever seen suffered an injury in Minneapolis’ Target Center. Acrobat Rong “Krystal” Niu, better known by the name Red Panda, rides a 7-foot-tall unicycle while flipping and […]

The San Jose Sharks have won just 61 games in the last three seasons combined and are coming off back-to-back years in which they finished dead last in the NHL. Fans have patiently waited through an arduous and lengthy rebuild, but it is time for the team to make considerable progress. It seems as if […]

Mookie Betts’ 2025 MLB campaign never got off on the right start, and he is still trying to regain his superstar form. The Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop contracted a stomach virus that forced him to sit out during the Tokyo Series showdown versus the Chicago Cubs in March. He lost a lot of weight and […]

Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers are acting like a team that is frantically running from the Grim Reaper’s grasp, as they desperately try to avoid a roster overhaul for as long as possible. Their willingness to stay relevant in a crowded AFC persuaded them to sign future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who […]

NBA fans are understandably preoccupied with the madness that could potentially ensue in the Eastern Conference next season, but the Western Conference could be quite unpredictable as well. While the Oklahoma City Thunder are certainly the team to beat after winning their first championship this year, the chase to become their biggest adversary is quite […]

The Miami Dolphins have reached the point where the only way they can achieve worthwhile success is by winning playoff games. Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion issues delayed that pursuit last season, as the team ultimately fell just short of a postseason berth, but head coach Mike McDaniel will be put back under the microscope entering the […]

Most Pittsburgh Steelers fans are trying to process the defensive implications of trading Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Miami Dolphins for fellow three-time All-Pro defensive back Jalen Ramsey, but there is an offensive component to the blockbuster that demands their attention. Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith is now Aaron Rodgers’ newest pass-catcher. Management is clearly […]