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Alek Manoah’s MLB hiatus has come to a merciful end. The Toronto Blue Jays are recalling the 25-year-old right-handed starter to the MLB roster following his colossal struggles earlier in the 2023 season. He will take the mound Friday night against the Detroit Tigers, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. The last month spent in […]

It almost seems irresponsible to encourage the Houston Rockets to make any more moves after all the bedlam they caused in the first few days of NBA free agency. They used their ample cap space to land Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, thereby filling their biggest deficiency of veteran leadership. A couple more trades and […]

This has been said before, but no fan base ever wants to hear their team be used as an adjective for its own dysfunctional ways. A franchise’s history and culture cannot resemble a comedy of errors. Watching one’s team should not be a constant source of stress and agony. The New York Mets’ latest move […]

The Utah Jazz are attempting to have their cake and eat it too when it comes to construction of their roster. Formerly on a clear path to total rebuild, general manager Danny Ainge has again made big moves to keep the team’s core competitive while continuing to develop the rest of the young roster. Perfecting […]

Chicago Sky fans were taken aback when head coach and general manager James Wade left the team midseason to become an assistant coach with the Toronto Raptors. Naturally, there are an array of emotions and thoughts that enter one’s mind after such a big decision. Of course, there is affection, as Wade led the underdog […]

After repeatedly re-defining what rock bottom could be for an All-Star pitcher, Toronto Blue Jays’ Alek Manoah may finally be starting to see the light at the end of the long, frightening tunnel that has been his 2023 season. The 2022 American League Cy Young contender desperately needed a solid outing after getting eviscerated for […]

It is a proud day for Alabama A&M basketball, as the HBCU program gets to see one of its alumni, Xavier Brewer, try to carve his path to the pros. That begins on the Detroit Pistons’ NBA Summer League team, per Brandon King of HBCU Sports. Brewer played three seasons for Morehouse College before transferring […]

Already one of the greatest players to ever wear a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform, Clayton Kershaw continues to pad his stellar resume. The 35-year-old ace was named to his 10th MLB All-Star Game Sunday, which ties Pee Wee Reese for most in franchise history. And this selection is not made out of respect or honor […]

Rampant speculation that does not materialize is the norm in the NFL. Players post a cryptic tweet that gets the media talking and fans panicking. It is just a way of life. Though, that is not to say one should ignore the trail of smoke, because sometimes at the end of it there is a […]

Whether it be in NBA free agency or via trade, the Houston Rockets are intent on stealing the 2023 offseason. The Memphis Grizzlies are happy to oblige as they fill out a roster that will be without its best player for the first 25 games of next season. Memphis is acquiring 2021 first-round pick and […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have endured injuries to their pitching staff throughout the season and are still standing tall with the best record in the MLB. All of the national praise and regular season accolades, though, is secondary to that elusive World Series championship. That grueling mission is exponentially harder to complete without ace Shane […]

He’s baaaack! It has been a month-and-a-half since Los Angeles Dodgers ace Julio Urias has taken the mound, but the wait finally ends Saturday night. LA has activated the All-Star lefty from the injured list ahead of his scheduled road start against the Kansas City Royals, per an MLB.com press release. Urias was expected to […]

The Dallas Mavericks are nothing if not loyal. After making a hefty investment in Kyrie Irving on Friday, the front office is bringing back unrestricted free agent Dwight Powell. The longtime Mavs center signed a three-year contract for $12 million, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Powell has been with the franchise since being traded […]

The Houston Rockets are responsible for arguably the biggest acquisition so far in 2023 NBA free agency, but that does not mean they are content. They still have cap space to burn and an apparent desire to keep making moves this offseason. They are nearing a trade with the Atlanta Hawks that would ship out […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are a sneaky candidate to jump up the Western Conference standings next season. They have built up a strong young team by trading for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and through savvy draft night decisions. And now they are making potentially impactful moves during NBA free agency. The Thunder signed EuroLeague star guard Vasilije […]

Texas football is adding to the big expectations that fans have set for their 2024 move to the SEC, after earning a commitment from 4-star wide receiver recruit and Dallas resident Parker Livingstone. “Man {it means} everything to be close to home and stay in the state of Texas,” he told Hayes Fawcett of On3.com […]

Cincinnati football will never be the same. The Bearcats officially became newly minted members of the Big 12 Conference Saturday, July 1, and to celebrate, they released a hype video that will properly usher fans into this new era. It had everything Cincy alumni, loyal supporters and athletes could hope to see. The program’s proud […]

It finally happened. One of the biggest will they or won’t theys in the NBA world is marching toward a definitive resolution at last. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has requested a trade and listed the Miami Heat as his preferred destination with the Brooklyn Nets also likely to be in the mix. Though, […]

A dominant team almost two seasons removed from a World Series championship might soon be whole again. Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried threw against hitters for the first time since being placed on the injured list with a forearm strain in early May, per Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Although it is a […]

On an always hectic first day of NBA free agency, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White did everything he could do to steal some headlines and put a smile on the faces of Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal Friday. The 28-year-old was pictured in an Instagram Story ahead of a wedding and was revealed to have […]

Tennessee Titans running back Hassan Haskins has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault by strangulation of his girlfriend, who was also jailed and charged with aggravated assault/ strangulation and felony vandalism, per Scoop: Nashville’s Wayne Steen. The alleged violence is said to have transpired on Thursday, June 22 after Haskins saw that she liked […]

Although it just started, Kyrie Irving is a big winner in 2023 NBA free agency after signing a 3-year, $126 million contract to stay with the Dallas Mavericks. True to form, though, the controversial point guard made some waves before news of the monumental deal officially broke. Irving posted 15 stories on his Instagram within […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a big investment in Kyrie Irving when they traded for the polarizing star point guard last season. And now they are doubling down in NBA free agency after agreeing to a three-year, $126 million contract with Irving, first reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. 🚨 BREAKING: Kyrie Irving has agreed to […]

The Chicago Bulls are bringing back guard Coby White after agreeing to a 3-year contract worth $33 million just as NBA free agency officially started, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The role player was a restricted free agent and will remain a part of what could become a roster in flux. […]

The 2023 Home Run Derby will be rife with star power and have some hometown cooking, but it will be without arguably the best player in the National League this season. Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. ended the suspense Friday afternoon about his potential participation in the annual power extravaganza. “I think this year, I’m […]

Sometimes the grass is not greener on the other side. In fact, sometimes there is no grass on the other side at all. San Diego State seemingly backed itself into a corner when submitting a written notice to the Mountain West about its intent to leave the conference. Despite being linked to the Pac-12, the […]

A big round of ESPN layoffs has left many fans dejected and shocked, as the program figures to look dramatically different going forward across coverage of all sports. One such consequence of this devastating business decision by Disney is that a renown NFL Draft rivalry has now been officially ended. College football expert Todd McShay […]

Although the NFL world might still have a bitter taste in their mouths from Matt Rhule’s tenure as head coach of the Carolina Panthers, Nebraska football fans should be excited by what he has done since landing the job last November. The proven program builder is infusing top-level talent and trying to overhaul the team’s […]

It is always good to dream. Self-belief is obviously an essential part of success. However, top offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs is going to need a lot of it in order for his lofty Tampa Buccaneers prediction to come true. The All-Pro prognosticated a 12-5 record for his team while appearing on a Minnesota Vikings podcast […]

The rivalry rages on. Michigan and Ohio State football find themselves locked in another recruiting war, along with Oregon, for coveted cornerback Aaron Scott. The 4-star recruit has narrowed his choice down to those three programs and will officially make his 2024 commitment on July 30th, per Garrick Hodge of Eleven Warriors. While the Ducks […]

An organization has to have purpose in what they do. Decisions cannot be made on a whim without considering how they affect the big picture of the team. Prudence and patience can be valuable tools that build long-term success and clinch executive of the year awards. But sometimes it is important just to do something. […]

When you become the first player in Los Angeles Dodgers history to accomplish something, people usually take pause. There are not many chances to achieve firsts on one of baseball’s most illustrious franchises. But for Mr. Milestone himself, it is just another day at the office. Freddie Freeman went 2-for-3 with three RBIs in a […]

Not much has gone right for the Boston Red Sox lately, as they are in the midst of a five-game losing streak that has them below .500 and sliding further out of playoff contention. The team has been marred by inconsistencies, but the one constant purveyor of satisfaction since May has been young Brayan Bello. […]

The entire baseball world might have been transported back to the year 2003 and not even realize it. The Miami Marlins continued their incredible first-half to the 2023 season, finishing off a sweep against the Boston Red Sox Thursday night. They now enter special franchise history that could foretell a magical end to this unfathomable […]

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Slap on a couple more “tries” and you have the perfect mantra for both James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers. A championship has eluded the star and franchise for many years. Regardless of coach, roster or postseason path, they are always at home watching the NBA […]

The first domino of this NBA free agency and offseason could soon fall, as the Philadelphia 76ers and James Harden are reportedly exploring potential trade options. The hysteria surrounding that situation could spill out across the league, with other stars being pursued in response to this stunner. Enter Damian Lillard. The Portland Trail Blazers point […]

Before NBA free agency officially beginning for Draymond Green on June 30th, 6 p.m. ET, his longtime Warriors teammates Steph Curry and Klay Thompson will have a big night themselves Thursday. They battle Kansas City Chiefs duo Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in TNT’s The Match at Las Vegas, Nevada’s Wynn Golf Club. Though, Green […]

NBA free agency does not commence until Friday, June 30th at 6 p.m. ET, but the basketball world has already been thrust into full pandemonium with the news that the Philadelphia 76ers are exploring trades for James Harden. How the Sixers might respond to his potential departure is sure to produce just as much chaos, […]

The Golden State Warriors have done all fans have ask for so far in this offseason. While they do not feel like one of the favorites in the Western Conference right now, they have made enough moves to revitalize their fan base. Trading for Chris Paul adds depth and veteran leadership, two things that were […]