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Jimmy Butler was not destined for greatness. He had to grind his way toward a potential Hall of Fame career. The Houston, Texas native became homeless at just 13 years old after his mother kicked him out, was not highly recruited out of high school and barely got drafted in the first round of the […]

The Western Conference is loaded with intriguing NBA playoffs matchups, but the battle between the No. 3-seeded Los Angeles Lakers and No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves has the makings of a box-office bonanza. LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves lead an LA squad that many consider to be the biggest stumbling block in the Oklahoma […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals have faced off in high-pressure action many times over the last decade and a half. Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin have formed one of the most storied rivalries in NHL history. Fellow future Hall of Famer Evgeni Malkin has also played a critical part in this classic era. These […]

The New Orleans Saints still have a rather lengthy offseason to-do list as the NFL Draft approaches. Before they try to chip away at those arduous chores, which became more taxing following the latest Derek Carr injury update, they are officially saying goodbye to a player who was a vital part of the franchise’s last […]

Since the Golden State Warriors won their most recent NBA championship in 2022, their back has been against the wall in the relentless Western Conference. They won 12 of their first 15 games in the 2024-25 campaign but proceeded to tumble down the standings. The arrival of Jimmy Butler breathed new life into the Dubs, […]

The St. Louis Blues (44-30-8) put their fans through the wringer over the last week, losing much of the momentum they built across a franchise-record 12-game winning streak after dropping three straight. The squad got some of it back on Tuesday night, though, ending its regular season with a playoff-clinching 6-1 home win versus the […]

Although the NBA playoffs have not yet officially arrived, Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler are already living up to their reputations. They led the Golden State Warriors to a hard-fought 121-116 victory versus the Memphis Grizzlies in Tuesday’s NBA Play-In Tournament showdown, propelling them to a postseason meeting with the Houston Rockets. Butler showed up […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently facing an arduous test versus the Golden State Warriors in Tuesday’s pivotal NBA Play-In Tournament matchup, but Ja Morant is not going down without a fight. The must-see point guard once again showed off his sublime skills at the rim, willing himself to a bucket in the second quarter. The […]

The Washington Nationals (7-10) rode a Jake Irvin gem to a 3-0 victory versus the Pittsburgh Pirates (6-12) on Tuesday night, but it did not come without a serious injury scare. Veteran infielder Paul DeJong exited the game after getting hit in the face with a 93 mph fastball. He suffered a cut underneath his […]

The Golden State Warriors are not supposed to be here. A late-season stumble, which included a costly home loss to the 34-48 San Antonio Spurs, forced them into an NBA Play-In Tournament face-off with the Memphis Grizzlies. Following the untimely setback and Steve Kerr’s controversial decision to bench Jonathan Kuminga, it is easy for morale […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has received a decent amount of criticism over the last couple of weeks because of his celebration choices, but there are plenty of people who are still strongly in his corner. Murray State is forever grateful for the added exposure and revenue the dynamic point guard brought to the program. […]

The Boston Red Sox (8-10) focused much of their attention on strengthening the starting pitching rotation, but the identity of this ballclub will ideally be tied to its lineup. Manager Alex Cora has a number of promising and productive position players he can call upon. The problem, however, is that half the lineup is falling […]

The Phoenix Suns acquired Bradley Beal in June of 2023 in the hopes that he could be the missing piece of a championship team. The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics employed the same logic when they each traded for Jrue Holiday, and it paid off for both franchises. That is where the similarities stop, though. […]

The prospects of Ty France receiving more accolades appeared slim following two mediocre campaigns in a row, but the veteran first baseman looks reborn with the Minnesota Twins. He earns American League Player of the Week honors, per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, after going 11-for-25 with two home runs and six RBIs. Milwaukee Brewers catcher […]

For the first time in a while, there is not an underlying sense of dread suffusing the Rogers Centre. Occupying first place in the American League East definitely helps, but it goes beyond the Toronto Blue Jays’ 9-7 start to the 2025 season. The organization left much of the fan base feeling pleasantly surprised when […]

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is grieving following the news that Kyren Lacy, his friend and former LSU teammate, died in an apparent suicide after fleeing police. The 24-year-old wide receiver was arrested and faced potential charges of negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle after allegedly causing a crash that resulted […]

Following the news that former LSU star wide receiver and NFL Draft prospect Kyren Lacy died in an apparent suicide Saturday night, his attorney issued a scathing statement on behalf of his now-deceased client. The 24-year-old was arrested after allegedly causing a car crash last December that resulted in the death of a 78-year-old veteran […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has led a women’s basketball revolution over the last couple of years. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has competed for the right to play in the Super Bowl, also known as the biggest sporting event in America. They have each been entrusted to rejuvenate long torturing fan bases. These two […]

Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders has a jam-packed schedule this month. The annual Black and Gold spring game takes place on April 19, and then his son, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, will hear his name called at the NFL Draft five days later. Well, the legendary cornerback just added another item to his agenda: integrating […]

The Los Angeles Angels (9-5) continued their impressive start to the 2025 MLB season, earning a straightforward 4-1 road victory over the Houston Astros (6-8) on Saturday night to even up the series one game apiece. Long before the final out was recorded, however, controversy found the right field seats. During the bottom of the […]

If LeBron James can win another championship with the Los Angeles Lakers this season, which would mark his fifth overall, his case to be considered the greatest of all-time would strengthen immensely. Though, for many, six-time champ Michael Jordan will remain the hoops standard. In fact, one nationally prominent sports talk host believes that even […]

The greatest moment of Bryson DeChambeau’s career came at the expense of Rory McIlroy during the final holes of the 2024 US Open. This Sunday, at the fabled Augusta National Golf Club, the inverse could occur. The 35-year-old Irishman leads the Masters through 54 holes, something he has not done since his infamous collapse in […]

Washington Capitals rookie Ryan Leonard received not one but two “welcome to the League” moments in Saturday’s 7-0 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Adam Fantilli flattened the right winger in the first period, causing him to undergo evaluation for a concussion. Leonard returned to action but then absorbed another big hit, this time courtesy […]

Kyle Tucker’s contract status looms large, as the Chicago Cubs contemplate reaching a new deal with their prized offseason acquisition before he hits free agency after the 2025 MLB campaign. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer has other matters on his agenda, though. Adhering to the modern practice of locking up promising players early in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves (48-33) are walking the line between a potentially dangerous NBA Play-In Tournament experience and a comfortable and straightforward trip to the playoffs. Considering the stakes, it is imperative that their best player is on the court. Fortunately, Anthony Edwards will be available for Sunday’s regular season finale versus the Utah Jazz, following […]

A rough year just got worse for Marcus Stroman. The New York Yankees are placing the two-time All-Star pitcher on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation, per the team. They are calling up fellow right-hander Allan Winans in his absence. Stroman exited Friday’s 9-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants with knee discomfort […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have arguably the most must-see starting pitcher in MLB today, but they remain mired in irrelevance following a 5-9 start to the 2025 campaign. While there is plenty of time to gain momentum, fans have come to expect these type of shortcomings. The Buccos need a spark, and they are hoping a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers (10-4) may have an abundance of riches, but certain players cannot be replaced. Future Hall of Fame first baseman Freddie Freeman undoubtedly falls under that category. Despite being an iron man for much of his 16-year MLB career, he knows it is imprudent to play through pain early in the season […]

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink and Kamilla Cardoso, to name a few, helped comprise arguably the most anticipated WNBA Draft in history last year, commanding a level of coverage that had never been seen before. Well, the 2025 rookie class aims to move the annual event forward once again on Monday, April 14. Although […]

Following a one-year hiatus from the NFL, cornerback Patrick Peterson has decided to officially retire and begin his possible journey to Canton, Ohio. The 34-year-old earned three First-Team All-Pro selections and recorded 36 interceptions, 571 solo tackles, 122 pass breakups and 12 fumble recoveries in 13 seasons. He will sign his last contract at the […]

Weather concerns have delayed the championship parade for the UConn women’s basketball team to Sunday, April 13, but star guard Paige Beuckers is not letting anything postpone her WNBA preparation. The projected No. 1 overall pick in Monday’s draft has already secured her first partnership deal as a professional player. An Ally Financial commercial featuring […]

When Shohei Ohtani struck out then-Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout to clinch the 2023 World Baseball Classic championship for Japan, everyone focused on the epic nature of the moment. A one-of-a-kind talent facing off against arguably the top player of his era with global bragging rights on the line. However, if one kept their […]

When Luka Doncic posted 45 points, eight rebounds, six assists and four steals in his return to American Airlines Center on Wednesday night, it felt like the guillotine had officially swung down on Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison. There is still at least one NBA Play-In Tournament game awaiting the 2024 Western Conference champions, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder went through a rite of passage last season. Following a massive leap to the top of the Western Conference standings, the No. 1 seed fell in devastating fashion to the Dallas Mavericks in a six-game playoff series. They suffered a fate that so many other young squads endured before them. Besides […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry are two of the greatest anomalies in all of sports. The former is the most durable star player in basketball history, performing at an All-NBA level at 40 years old. The latter just rushed for 1,921 yards and 16 touchdowns in what […]

Because the Minnesota Timberwolves have been living in or around the NBA Play-In Tournament picture for much of the 2024-25 campaign, one can make the mistake of thinking that Anthony Edwards has taken a step back. When in actuality, the 23-year-old is still an All-NBA talent and a more well-rounded offensive player than he was […]

Charles Barkley has produced several controversial statements during his long career as an NBA analyst for TNT, and he is not ready to stop now. The audacious Hall of Famer fired a hot take concerning the Western Conference during the halftime show of Thursday’s clash between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies. Barkley, seemingly unimpressed […]

When the Florida Panthers surprisingly completed a trade with the Boston Bruins right before the NHL trade deadline, the expectation was that the 36-year-old would be a postseason difference-maker. The reigning Stanley Cup champions were not supposed to lean on him heavily during the regular season, but injuries have put the veteran under the microscope […]

The Toronto Blue Jays (8-6) enjoyed a fruitful road trip to Fenway Park, but they left with a bitter taste in their mouth following a 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Boston Red Sox (7-7). Actually, fans might go even further than that, as many of them experienced extreme nausea while watching home-plate umpire Manny Gonzalez […]