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Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin earned himself free drinks for life in South Beach while plunging a dagger into an entire city’s heart with his magnificent play against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. In the midst of all the postseason heroics, it was easy to overlook just how impressive his numbers really […]

There are certain players whose presence is so inextricably linked to the potential success of a franchise that contract drama should not even exist. In the NFL, that credo usually applies to quarterbacks and pass rushers, but star wide receiver Justin Jefferson can also play that card in his negotiations with the Minnesota Vikings. He […]

Gilbert Arenas has a reputation for being a hot take machine, but his latest remarks on Ja Morant were quite illuminating and brought into focus the future state of the NBA. He believes the troubled Grizzlies star is the one most equipped to succeed LeBron James as face of the NBA. “The only person who […]

The Los Angeles Rams are in one of the most unique situations you will see. Their core, which is comprised of Aaron Donald, Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford and head coach Sean McVay, suggests a team with ambitions to still win now, but the rest of the roster posses the type of uncertainty that usually exists […]

Citi Field was in desperate need of an adrenaline shot after the New York Mets (27-27) lost six of eight games. Brandon Nimmo gave the fans just that Tuesday night versus the Philadelphia Phillies, while also giving teammate and pitcher Kodai Senga a bout of arrhythmia. Nick Castellanos launched a ball deep to left center […]

The New York Yankees have been rolling of late, winning seven of their last 10 games and solidly pulling into third place in the American League East. Their fans are starting to feel more like themselves, too. A recent pick-up by a divisional rival fully unleashed that signature Bronx flare. The Baltimore Orioles signed outfielder […]

With Aaron Rodgers gone, the next few months will be pivotal for the Green Bay Packers. The young team has to find their identity without the future Hall of Fame quarterback and build a whole new chemistry on and off the field. That includes putting in the work at OTAs but also cutting loose at […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ 2023 season is like a race against a clock, or rather a ticking time bomb. Fans know they are in danger of losing one of the most unique and marketable athletes baseball has seen in a long time. A postseason berth could decrease the chances of watching Shohei Ohtani leave for […]

The energy levels in the TD Garden will be at an absurd level Monday night for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. But so too will the ticket prices. The opportunity to witness up-close a potential historic comeback and collapse, or the culmination of one of the […]

The improbable NBA Playoffs run by the No. 8-seeded Miami Heat will be overshadowed if the Boston Celtics make history and erase an 0-3 deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals. However, one must remember that the team has been without key players in each series. Perhaps none more important than Tyler Herro. The 23-year-old guard […]

Ina time where athletes are constantly tip-toeing around drama and conflict, fans will appreciate the candor from Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt, who minced no words when discussing the Aaron Judge side-eye situation from May 16. The reigning American League MVP and New York Yankees superstar glanced toward first base before blasting a home […]

While the length and certain booking decisions of Roman Reigns’ now 1,000-plus day reign as WWE Universal Champion has been polarizing to fans, few will deny that the Tribal Chief has been the top guy of the company and industry for the last three years. Hulk Hogan certainly wouldn’t. In fact, the legend is extremely […]

A Game 7 sells itself. Even more so, when a spot in the NBA Finals is on the line. And even more so, when two of the league’s toughest and resilient teams in the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics are desperately battling it out. Simply put, this decisive clash to crown the king of the […]

Following his April arrest, high school basketball star and Memphis commit Mikey Williams is losing his sponsorship deal with a sports technology company called Lace Clips. The four-star recruit from California quickly rose in prominence over the last year, amassing multiple partnerships and a strong social media following. However, his brand took a massive hit […]

The Cleveland Guardians are one of the MLB’s most endearing baseball teams. They resembled the old game before the league even implemented the new rules, manufacturing runs by hitting for average and stealing bases instead of the modern home-run route. A scrappy, low-cost team managed by one of the most likable guys in baseball in […]

What is a fan to do when a red-hot streak portends the beginning of an exciting, new era, but the end of a special and historic one? It has been bittersweet for San Francisco Giants fans to witness the passing of a torch in Oracle Park. Three-time World Series champion and longtime shortstop Brandon Crawford […]

Fans are still waiting for the Seattle Mariners (27-25) to go on a big run in 2023, but Julio Rodriguez just gave them a reason to be excited while they wait for the team to reach their ceiling. The 2022 American League Rookie of the Year is partnering up with Alaska Airlines for a unique […]

The Toronto Blue Jays cannot catch a break. As if losing nine of their last 12 games and sliding to last place in the arduous AL East was not bad enough, center fielder Kevin Kiermaier left Saturday’s road game versus the Minnesota Twins with a back injury, per ESPN. He was removed in the second […]

Whether fans like it or not, superstar players having a say in a franchise’s decision-making process is a just part of doing business in the NBA. Giannis Antetokounmpo exercised that privilege in the Milwaukee Bucks’ head coaching search when he endorsed Toronto Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin for the job, according to The Athletic staff. The […]

Despite being in control for the first two months of the season, there has been underlying sense of vulnerability clouding the Atlanta Braves. One that has not really existed in a while. Injuries to starting pitchers Max Fried and Kyle Wright have forced the organization to tinker with their roster a bit. The result has […]

Deion Sanders may not be universally beloved, but no one can deny the immeasurable star power he carries with him. Colorado football certainly wouldn’t after seeing the profit margins from their annual spring game in April. Colorado athletic director Rick George announced that the program raked in a mammoth $200,000 thousand from the 45,000 who […]

The more things change, the more they stay the same. The Los Angeles Dodgers are beginning a weekend set with the Tampa Bay Rays, the first meeting between the two teams since the COVID era 2020 World Series. That feels like a lifetime ago for the world, and to a lesser degree, the MLB. Restrictions […]

The White House celebration for the LSU women’s basketball team took a bit of a scary turn when player Sa’Myah Smith fainted while President Joe Biden was giving his speech to the team. Smith was tended to for a few minutes and then aided out of the room in a wheel chair. Tigers head coach […]

No one ever knows what the Cleveland Browns have up their sleeve. They are certainly not the first name that comes to mind when thinking of potential DeAndre Hopkins’ suitors, but an aggressive front office who has already made a historic investment in their quarterback cannot be taken lightly, either. Presently, though, the Browns are […]

After months of pondering if an MLB team could fit in Las Vegas, fans have their first opportunity to see the potential layout. The Oakland Athletics unveiled the renderings of their proposed $1.5 billion stadium Friday afternoon. And it’s a doozy. Obviously, this is the shot in the arm that A’s owner John Fisher desperately […]

Arizona Cardinals fans were bracing for the worst. They knew a trade for DeAndre Hopkins was growing more unlikely by the week, as his steep contract and age prevented serious headway from being achieved. The bitter alternative was to release the star wide receiver and make the most out of a troubling situation. And so […]

Mayhem has ensued in the NFL world following the news that DeAndre Hopkins is officially a free agent. After months of trade rumors, the Arizona Cardinals released the star wide receiver Friday, leaving contenders and their rabid fan bases salivating over all of the future possibilities. His hefty contract clearly stalled talks, so Arizona was […]

USC is unexpectedly in the middle of a big transition in their athletic department after what appears to be a rather tumultuous end to the tenure of athletic director Mike Bohn. Iowa football now enters their own adjustment, but under very different circumstances. Gary Barta, who was Iowa’s AD for 17 years, announced he is […]

Christian Watson does not see teammate Jordan Love as the wide-eyed youngster who many expect to be overwhelmed when he officially assumes starting quarterback duties for the Green Bay Packers. He believes that observing Aaron Rodgers for three years can only be a tremendous advantage. “People need to understand that [Love] was learning and practicing […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has found himself answering a lot of questions lately. The latest revolved around a tweet he liked that suggested a trade scenario for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson back in March. Social media activity can be overblown, but there is also no reason for a player to even go […]

It has been a shaky 2023 season so far for the New York Mets, but the one constant that manager Buck Showalter can depend on is Pete Alonso’s elite power. Actually, it is quite historic. He blasted his MLB-leading 19th home run of the year in a 10-1 trouncing of the Chicago Cubs. He tied […]

Confidence and resilience have been the staples of the Miami Heat for the past few years, but especially during the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Those traits will need to be on full display against the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals Saturday in South Beach. Otherwise, they risk squandering all of the […]

The atmosphere around the Eastern Conference Finals has drastically changed in just a few days. The Boston Celtics inch closer to the unthinkable- erasing an 0-3 deficit versus the Miami Heat. There is still a long way to go, but a blowout 110-97 win at home in Game 5 saw them exercise a lot of […]

Cost and sentimentality rarely co-exist in the NFL. Tough decisions have to be made for the benefit of the entire roster. Unfortunately, financially-motivated moves are made much easier when kickers are involved. The Denver Broncos said goodbye to veteran Brandon McManus earlier in the week, but in doing so, they gained a bit more flexibility. […]

The Gary Sanchez reclamation project has hit another snag. The New York Mets designated the catcher and DH for assignment Thursday, according to the New York Post’s Mike Puma, just a week after he was called up to the MLB roster. Sanchez’s return to New York gave the Mets much-needed depth at the backstop and […]

Fans obviously crave stability on the teams they root for, but neutral spectators tend to seek a compelling narrative or drama. Straightforward success carried out by low-key personalities is apparently too boring for many to invest in. The Denver Nuggets have been working against this hurdle all year. Even a renowned sportswriter who is tasked […]

Davante Adams is trying to make the best out of his situation with the Las Vegas Raiders. Unfortunately, the public is already well-aware that he was not enthused with replacing quarterback Derek Carr and the direction of the offense. That new direction centers around free agent acquisition Jimmy Garoppolo. Naturally, fans have drawn their own […]

So you’re saying there’s a chance? Two-time retired legendary quarterback and new minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders Tom Brady again had his name mentioned in a possible NFL comeback tour. “It’s so amazing what a minority owner can do,” NFL host and pundit Rich Eisen said Thursday on the Rich Eisen Show. “Sometimes, […]

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has earned quite the reputation as a wheeler-and-dealer throughout his time in the front office, and with that comes being very selective with his choice of words. He practically regurgitated the GM rigmarole handbook when questioned about the tampering situation involving new Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon. “For […]