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Regardless of all of Kyrie Irving’s misdoings or controversies, no one can deny the Dallas Mavericks star’s wizardry with the basketball. His elite ball-handling skills are well-documented, but his unique and highly effective finishing skills at the rim deserve a little more shine. Especially in light of what his former teammate Iman Shumpert just revealed. […]

New York Jets fans are seeing a rejuvenated Aaron Rodgers, one who seemingly left all of his baggage back in Green Bay. His commitment to winning a Super Bowl and reviving this long suffering football culture has been evident since he was traded near the end of April. Taking a $33.7 million pay cut is […]

Following a dreadful, NFL-worst 3-14 record last season, the Chicago Bears had a long way to go to earn respect from fans. Though, a lively offseason has seen them plug in many of their biggest holes and provide quarterback Justin Fields with a considerable safety net on offense. Their latest move aims to restore their […]

The end of the Pac-12 Conference could be imminent. The league better be bracing for further calamity, as Arizona football is inching closer out the door. “Sources: Arizona is in deep discussions with the Big 12 about joining the league,” ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported. “Some finality is expected in the near future, as there’s an […]

The New Orleans Saints just lost some valuable versatility on their roster. Fourth-year linebacker and regular special teams contributor Andrew Dowell suffered a torn ACL at training camp Wednesday, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleansFootball.com, and will miss the entire season. The injury was not initially believed to be so serious, but further tests have brought […]

The 2023 NCAA Tournament will always have a “what could have been” wistfulness attached to it for UCLA basketball fans. While UConn proved to be one of the most dominant forces that we have ever seen in the month of March, the Bruins could have been a tall hurdle to clear had Jaylen Clark not […]

Last year around this time, many Milwaukee Brewers fans were beside themselves after the organization traded top closer Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres. This year, instead of losing a pivotal pitcher during the postseason they are gaining one. The long-awaited return of right-handed starter Brandon Woodruff is expected to take place this Sunday […]

Fair compensation debates are raging throughout some of America’s largest entertainment industries. Although the NFL is in no danger whatsoever of shutting down production like Hollywood, disgruntled running backs have dominated headlines during the first week of training camp. And the issue is not going away anytime soon. Josh Jacobs is in no hurry to […]

Although it was expected for a long time, the St. Louis Cardinals officially entered the Twilight Zone when they became sellers ahead of the MLB trade deadline. One of the most consistently successful franchises in baseball was forced to build for the future and forgo the present by dealing away key contributors like Jordan Montgomery, […]

Framber Valdez was in desperate need of a solid start after a rough July in which he compiled a troubling 7.29 ERA. Well, the Houston Astros starting pitcher did a little better than that, throwing a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians Tuesday night. The home crowd at Minute Maid Park witnessed the two-time All-Star achieve […]

The 2023 MLB trade deadline and the days preceding it may not have emitted the full-blown blast that fans were initially hoping for, but it still had a little bit of everything. A couple of future Hall of Fame pitchers were dealt, the Los Angeles Dodgers were snubbed, the Miami Marlins added pieces to further […]

The Miami Marlins are trading for Cleveland Guardians first baseman and designated hitter Josh Bell in return for veteran infielder Jean Segura and prospect Kahlil Watson, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Segura was promptly released from his new home and “is owed the rest of his salary this year, $8.5M for next season plus a $2M […]

The scuffling Tampa Bay Rays needed to solidify their starting pitching rotation before Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline. There was no disputing that fact, given the club’s early-season injuries and the Baltimore Orioles’ second-half surge. But few expected the reinforcements to come in the form of Cleveland Guardians’ Aaron Civale. The Rays swooped into acquire the […]

The New Orleans Saints and their fans are anxiously waiting to see if running back Alvin Kamara will face disciplinary action by the NFL for an offseason arrest in 2022 for alleged battery. Before a potential suspension is handed out, though, the five-time Pro Bowler wants to explain his perspective of the situation to Commissioner […]

With so much up in the air regarding the future of Arizona football, the program needed a big recruiting triumph. It got just that in the form of the state’s top-ranked quarterback in the 2024 class, 4-star Demond Williams Jr., per 247 sports. The question now is, what conference will he be representing during his […]

With three wild card spots available in each league and several small-market teams exceeding expectations, the 2023 MLB trade deadline figures to have a more accessible buyers market than maybe ever before. That free-for-all does not apply to the Detroit Tigers (47-59), but they will play a big role on Tuesday, nevertheless. “The Tigers are […]

The Houston Astros are unsurprisingly considering a potential reunion with Justin Verlander after just winning a World Series with him as their ace in 2022. They have every incentive to be aggressive at the MLB trade deadline, especially in light of the Texas Rangers’ busy weekend. But there may not be anything the Astros can […]

All eyes are on the New York Mets with the clock quickly ticking down to Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline. No one knew what the organization exactly had in mind before a hectic weekend, but now it is clear New York is looking completely past 2023 and even dramatically changing its 2024 plans. David Robertson was […]

An unfathomable thought almost eight months ago, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is practicing in pads at training camp for the first time since his cardiac arrest in January. He dashed out of the locker room and onto the field surrounded by a sea of applause and support Monday morning, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. […]

The Boston Red Sox are doing an excellent job of keeping their fans on their toes going into the MLB trade deadline. Multiple paths have been speculated as potential directions the front office will take in the next day-and-a-half. The club can pursue extra reinforcements for a playoff push or maximize return value of expiring […]

Luka Doncic is fully focused on the team he is playing for right now, and that is the Slovenia national team not the Dallas Mavericks. The FIBA World Cup tips-off in less than a month in the Philippines, so his attention is with his country. He did briefly share his insights on the Mavs’ busy […]

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is formally requesting a trade, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. This bombshell comes after he met with owner Jim Irsay. His long-term contract situation has evidentially completely fallen apart. Taylor arrived at training camp but was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list (had ankle surgery […]

Aside from Josh Jacobs’ contract situation, the biggest concern the Las Vegas Raiders had going into training camp probably revolvde around their secondary. They signed former All-Pro cornerback Marcus Peters last week after keeping an eye on him throughout the offseason, but the team can use all the bodies it can manage. Hence why Nate […]

The New York Mets and Texas Rangers agreed to a trade for pitcher Max Scherzer, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Though, nothing is finalized yet due to some potential roadblocks. Scherzer’s no-trade clause was a big one, but he is waving it, per Andy Martino of SNY, which continues to inch […]

He’s baaack! Infamous trash-talker Eli Apple is returning to the NFL after agreeing on a contract with the Miami Dolphins, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback figures to be a key part of the team’s secondary with Jalen Ramsey expected to be sidelined until around December following meniscus surgery. Apple’s play […]

It was never going to be easy for quarterback Jordan Love to enter Green bay Packers training camp as Aaron Rodgers successor, but he is rising above all of the pressure and public skepticism by just going about his business. And doing it pretty well, according to his teammates. The 24-year-old displayed pinpoint accuracy on […]

Although the Los Angeles Clippers have expressed their intention in extending Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, there is still a cloud of uncertainty surrounding this franchise going forward. It got a little bigger with the latest update on Leonard. “I hear it’s kind of quiet now,” ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk told colleague Zach Lowe on The […]

The week is not exactly ending on the high note it started out as for Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs. The two-time Pro Bowler is not practicing at training camp after suffering a bruised toe. This comes just days after he signed a mammoth, five-year contract extension worth $97 million ($42.3 million fully guaranteed). There […]

New York Yankees fans have been hanging on a thread for months with stagnant offense and inconsistent starting pitching causing them great distress and evoking countless “George {Steinbrenner} wouldn’t stand for this” responses. They seethed and bemoaned general manager Brian Cashman for the construction of the roster and nearly combusted when Aaron Hicks started hitting […]

Former San Francisco 49ers star Frank Gore is returning to the place where he established himself as one of the best and most reliable running backs in the NFL for several years. Only this time, he is going to try to have an impact from a different part of the stadium. Gore will be serving […]

After much speculation, we got our answer. The New York Mets are sellers ahead of the MLB’s Aug. 1 trade deadline. The front office has decided to make the most out of a massively disappointing situation and dealt away David Robertson to the Miami Marlins Thursday night. Although the veteran reliever might be the biggest […]

Pittsburgh Steelers fans are known for their rabid enthusiasm and passion, but one took it a whole new and bizarre level at training camp on Friday. He asked offensive coordinator Matt Canada to sign a toilet seat. The coach showed his good nature by agreeing to perform such a crazy task and left his mark […]

Since Sean Payton was hired to be the new head coach of the Denver Broncos, people have been asking one question above all others. Can he bring out the old Russell Wilson? Well, he is definitely trying through the first few days of training camp. “A trimmed down Russell Wilson hinted that we are going […]

Quarterback Joe Burrow will miss “several weeks” with a calf injury, according to Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. That is obviously a brutal way to begin training camp, but everyone is likely breathing a sigh of relief that the initial prognosis is not worse. Non-contact injuries are often alarming […]

It is a cliche, but the Atlanta Braves (64-36) might not be compelled to make a huge move ahead of the trade deadline because a healthy Max Fried is a high-end addition in its own right. But that might have to be put on hold just a bit longer. The lefty, who remains on the […]

With the future of the Pac-12 in serious doubt following Colorado’s departure, the whole conference has been thrust into disarray. USC football, whose move to the Big Ten first ignited all the chaos, has no ties to the league beyond this year and is therefore unlikely to be preoccupied with all of that hoopla. Besides, […]

Any time Jimmy Garoppolo is absent at practice, Las Vegas Raiders fans are likely to twitch just on instinct. A lengthy injury history and offseason foot surgery are reasonable causes for concern going into this season, but Chicken Little is not running through Allegiant Stadium right now. Garoppolo was given a rest day at training […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue has had the privilege of sharing the basketball court with many legends, but being teammates with Michael Jordan left him in complete amazement. And this is the Washington Wizards years we’re talking about here. Jordan’s final NBA act is naturally skipped over, but in all honesty the six-time […]

The Cleveland Browns and their fans will be charging into the weekend with some good news. Amari Cooper, who suffered a “minor tweak” at the start of training camp, will be returning to action Friday, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. The veteran wide receiver had been working on conditioning off to the side […]