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The Chicago Cubs (21-26) have played uninspiring baseball through almost two months of the season, but there have been some bright spots. Maybe none brighter than the historic start by utility man Christopher Morel, who put himself in elite franchise company in Tuesday’s 7-2 win over the New York Mets (25-24). Morel is the first […]

The Denver Broncos are entering a new era. The most glaring evidence of that comes in the arrival of new head coach Sean Payton, but the team will also have a new kicker. That may not sound significant to the average NFL fan, but Tuesday the team parted ways with longtime kicker Brandon McManus, the […]

The 2023-24 season is a big one for the Jacksonville Jaguars. They have to prove that they can build off last season’s success and be a true force in a loaded AFC. Taking that next step could depend heavily on the success of Calvin Ridley, who is entering a critical year himself. The 2020 All-Pro […]

Austin Riley has quickly won the hearts of Atlanta Braves fans after stringing together a couple of superb seasons and being an integral part of the 2021 World Series Championship team. However, all of that built-up good faith was tested after he snubbed franchise legend and Hall of Famer Chipper Jones from his third base […]

The Miami Dolphins boast the fastest wide receiver tandem in the NFL, and now it looks like it is getting much stronger, too. Jaylen Waddle showed off a more muscular physique when meeting with members of the media Tuesday afternoon, quickly shifting the line of questioning to his presumed newfound strength. He had the perfect […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell may not be winning many popularity awards with the public, but he might as well be a giant and infinite dollar sign as far as league owners are concerned. Everyone expected him to be awarded a contract extension, but Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has now all but confirmed it. Although […]

The job of a catcher is grueling enough without having to worry about getting whacked with a bat. Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna has thrust the baseball world into new discussions about safety after connecting with the top of Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith’s helmet on his backswing. He tried explaining himself after […]

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian shared his condolences for the family of former Longhorn Jaden Hullaby, who tragically died. “It’s such devastating and tragic news to hear of  Jaden’s passing,” he said, according to the program’s official Twitter account. “He was a great person and someone we all enjoyed being around, coaching and spending […]

Quarterback Matt Ryan may not have been flooded with NFL offers, but he was a hot commodity on the broadcasting free agent market. The 2016 MVP was pursued by Fox before ultimately choosing CBS as the next stop in his career. Ryan was offered Sean Payton’s old slot, who worked periodically in studio for the […]

DeAndre Hopkins has been speculated as a trade candidate for half the teams in the NFL by now, so fans will take everything he says with a grain of salt, especially since he is not the general manager of the Arizona Cardinals. Still, however, his recent declaration of love for Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder is getting the band back together. After luring Antonio Lang away from the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier in May, the team is likely to add former Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov, according to NBA correspondent Marc Stein. The two former Utah Jazz assistants under Snyder join longtime Notre Dame […]

When a rookie has a legendary athlete at their disposal, they best take advantage. Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young made sure to absorb all the knowledge and advice he could from Tom Brady, arguably the greatest to ever throw a football. “Bryce Young asked Tom Brady about his career and mindset during their QB sitdown,” […]

Carmelo Anthony represented the peak of a decade for the Denver Nuggets and made a lasting impact on the franchise. In fact, it is still being felt in a very big way in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. With Anthony officially wrapping a bow on a 19-year career that will likely be enshrined in Springfield, it […]

Brooks Koepka is officially back. While a recent surge with LIV Golf and a runner-up finish at the Masters were strong indicators the 33-year-old had finally returned to form, his PGA Championship victory Sunday is definitive proof the major machine is again working to full effect. His wife Jena Sims basked in the moment. Only, […]

The Boston Celtics are learning just how far grit and supreme confidence can take a player and team. Jimmy Butler is obviously not lacking talent and is a six-time All-Star, but those aforementioned intangibles are a huge reason why he and the No. 8 seed Miami Heat are one game away from an improbable trip […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are one of baseball’s fiercest rivalries today. Well, among the fans, anyways. LA ace and future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw again took the high road when asked about the Padres’ infamous scoreboard meme mockery after a May 5th Dodgers loss. “If you don’t like it, you […]

A son and father’s relationship is always a unique one, maybe even more so when they are both professional athletes. And even more so when that father is seven-time Cy Young and colorful personality Roger Clemens. His son, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Kody Clemens, launched a home run 400 feet as part of a monster […]

The past has come back to haunt Jaylen Brown. In the midst of the Boston Celtics’ surprising struggles versus the Miami Heat, an old interview has resurfaced that shows the All-NBA guard making a a bold and oddly specific claim regarding future NBA Championships. A then-22-year-old Brown said he would win five rings by the […]

Lincoln Riley is fully entrenched in the USC football lifestyle, and it seems even the sudden resignation of the man who hired him will not be enough to change that at this point. “I will always be appreciative of Mike Bohn for his role in bringing us to USC and certainly wish both he and […]

Los Angeles Angels fans are sure to be feeling a bit anxious as they watch their club navigate through this late-May stretch. After all, this is when last year’s postseason hopes disintegrated, as the 27-17 LA lost 14 straight games. The comments of general manager Perry Minasian probably will not help alleviate those fears. The […]

The Chicago Bears are among the most intriguing teams in the NFL. On the surface, they are still unproven and have a young quarterback who is still unproven himself as a passer. There are still big questions on defense, despite an active free agency and NFL Draft. To a glancing eye, this is not a […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie tight end Darnell Washington takes his position very seriously and firmly believes there should be a distinction between elite tight ends and receivers. Therefore, the stickler purposefully omitted Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce from his top-5 TE rankings. Yes, he’s listed as a tight end,” Washington said on the latest edition […]

Francisco Lindor has a fiercely loyal wife. Days after retired infielder Jason Kipnis implied the Mets shortstop and his former Cleveland (then-Indians) teammate lacked leadership skills, Katia Reguero Lindor fired back with a scathing claim. “My husband is such a classy person, would never say what a bully Kipnis was in the clubhouse,” she tweeted. […]

San Diego State announced the verdict in their investigation of the rape and gang rape allegations against alum and former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza. The university said there are “no findings” of wrongdoing. “While the university cannot provide specific information related to its student disciplinary proceedings and investigations, or specific information related to student […]

The big changes keep on coming for USC football, and this is one few could have anticipated. Mike Bohn will be resigning as Trojans athletic director, effective immediately, according to University president Carol Folt. The bombshell was dropped right in the midst of a promising new era for USC, just 18 months after Bohn hired […]

Jim Brown left an indelible mark on the Cleveland Browns. Owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam shared their heartfelt gratitude for the legendary running back, who passed away Thursday night in his home at the age of 87. “Jim Brown is a true icon of not just the Cleveland Browns but the entire NFL,” their statement […]

Justin Rose and the many fans watching the PGA Championship are being reminded just how unusual and unpredictable the game of golf can be. The former world No. 1 is the first player to reach seven or fewer fairways while still being under par through two rounds, according to Justin Ray of the Twenty First […]

Liverpool F.C. boss Jurgen Klopp already has plenty on his plate with the Premier League season nearly finished and his team in danger of failing to qualify for the Champions League. He still made time to address his two-game ban for comments he made about a referee, inquiring further about the £75,000 fine he also […]

This should be an exciting summer for Bob Myers. The renown basketball executive is a hot commodity and will be signing a highly lucrative contract somewhere. The Golden State Warriors, however, are likely dreading this potential bidding war for the man who helped construct the NBA’s latest dynasty. With Myers’ current deal with the Dubs […]

How a joke is perceived by a work colleague will depend on setting , delivery and context. Apparently, at least one of those factors was working against the agent who is being investigated by the NFL Players Association for allegedly trying to bribe teams at the 2023 NFL Draft. David Canter, president of GSE Worldwide, […]

It will be difficult for Miami basketball to duplicate the monumental success they achieved in their Final Four run in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Multiple key leaders and contributors are departing, but fans will be overjoyed to know that low post anchor Norchad Omier is not ready to leave South Beach in his rearview mirror. […]

Countless kids rehearse playing in a high-profile playoff game, but for Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray, those fantasies have actually come to fruition in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The fourth quarter was again his domain, as a 23-point eruption propelled his team to a Game 2 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the […]

There is the expectation that a rookie will tend to shy away from calling out star players. That unwritten rule would go double for NBA icons. Perhaps it is his natural moxie or the adrenaline rush from winning the NBA Draft Lottery, but San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan had no qualms about going after […]

If at first you don’t succeed with one championship head coach, then try again with another one. That’s the saying, right? Well, it might be the magic mantra for the Philadelphia 76ers, who fired Doc Rivers after the team failed to close out the Boston Celtics in the NBA Playoffs. The Sixers could see Nick […]

The New York Mets have already made key roster changes this week, and now fans must prepare for another one that will undoubtedly be controversial. Former New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez will be called up to the Major League roster, per MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. This decision was anticipated, as the two-time All-Star had […]

Highly-touted prospect Matthew Liberatore could finally be reaching the high ceiling projected for him when he was selected in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft. That possibility is not lost on the St. Louis Cardinals (18-26), as they decide what to do with their starting pitching rotation. The young left-hander threw five shutout […]

Even more than a win, a Super Bowl loss can define a player’s career. Experiencing a stinging defeat on one of the biggest stages in the world with more than a hundred million people watching can stay with a man. The pressure to return to the game, coupled with the ridicule that sometimes comes with […]

Micah Parsons‘ jersey choices have placed him in the same company as Drake, according to New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon. Usually that is exactly the type of megastar people clamor to be compared to, but when fanhood is the topic in question, there may be no greater dishonor to a man’s reputation. Parsons showed […]

The dreams of a new stadium could inch closer to becoming a reality for Chicago Bears fans following the Illinois House Committee hearings on Wednesday and Thursday. Multiple amendments are under review, including a $3 ticket tax, per NBC5 Chicago’s James Neveau. The revenue would primarily go towards building up Arlington Heights– the Bears’ expected […]