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New York Yankees fans have been waiting for their club to turn the corner, but it just has not happened. Furthermore, there is no evidence to indicate a shift is coming before the regular season ends. A major setback for Nestor Cortes only makes that more unlikely. New York has no choice but to hope […]

There is a new player coming back every couple days for the Boston Red Sox. With their postseason lives in a vulnerable state right now, the cavalry is arriving just in time. Chris Sale is finally returning to the mound Friday and Garrett Whitlock is expected back Sunday. They could soon be joined by fellow […]

There are star players who can engineer a fluid offense, exhibit next-level court vision and blow by defenders with elite ball-handling skills and footwork. And then there are those who do all the dirty work and engage in some old-fashioned mental warfare. Most championship teams need that extra layer of grit to get them over […]

Dirk Nowitzki played in an era and Western Conference brimming with transcendent talent and dynastic teams, so it can be all too easy to improperly overlook him when evaluating his place in NBA history. Dallas Mavericks fans certainly have no problem in that area, though, and neither does his fellow 2023 Hall of Fame inductee. […]

There are certain people in life you are just always drawn to, regardless of their past baggage. Even after a litany of injuries and inexplicable setbacks, Boston Red Sox fans cannot get enough of Chris Sale. All of the past pain disappears as soon as he is activated off the injury list. This is not […]

The life of a Mr. Irrelevant, or really any underdog, can be an erratic one. The meteoric rise hits so hard that any subsequent struggles are going to bring about swift and intense judgement from the public. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was treated to a rude awakening on Friday. The 23-year-old threw three […]

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams was checked by medical staff before slowly heading into locker room with an apparent leg injury, per Cam Inman of The Mercury News and East Bay Times. This potentially concerning news comes during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers, in which the All-Pro collided with linebacker […]

When dealing with a catastrophe as public as the collapse of the Pac-12 Conference, the details behind the scenes are generally even more bonkers than what is known on the surface. That might be the case here. John Canzano, a columnist and radio talk show host on Portland’s 750 AM, The Game, is claiming that […]

In order to push forward, sometimes it is better to focus on the concept rather than the results it yielded. That is nearly impossible to do in a major sports market overflowing with expectations and hope. New York Mets owner Steve Cohen went all in during free agency the last couple offseasons, piling up the […]

They shared plenty of rivalries and history on court together, but now is the time for the four NBA inductees of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 to cut loose and bask in the moment. Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker and Los Angeles Lakers great Pau Gasol all did just that […]

The New England Patriots, in the eyes of many NFL fans, will be the odd team out in the AFC East this year. A decisive defeat at the hands of the Houston Texans in preseason action is only going to reinforce that public skepticism. Although rookie quarterback CJ Stroud threw an interception on his opening […]

On the surface, the 2023 FIBA World Cup may seem like just a way for players to stay in shape during the NBA offseason, but make no mistake, this matters to the athletes representing their respective nations on the global stage. Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic took great pride when he led his native Slovenia to […]

No one is going to outshine Shohei Ohtani during the 2023 MLB regular season. That’s just a cruel fact of life for the many other stars in the league. Though, Atlanta Braves slugger Matt Olson, the man currently battling him for the home run crown, is doing all he can to stand alone with his […]

The AT&T Center, and really the whole basketball world, was going to be filled with anticipation for the NBA debut of Victor Wembanyama regardless of his opponent. But the hype will enter a new stratopsere with the breaking news that the French phenom will battle one of the most electrifying players in the game. “Victor […]

As absences and fines pile up in this Zack Martin saga, the margin for error on the Dallas Cowboys’ offensive line continues to shrink. And now, the team might have just been dealt a considerable blow to its depth. Chuma Edoga suffered an apparent knee injury at Thursday’s training camp practice and was carted off […]

Returning to gymnastics after a two-year layoff is not supposed to be anything like remembering how to ride a bike. And yet, everything came naturally for all-time great Simone Biles at the Core Hydration Classic over the weekend. She dominated the field in Chicago, Illinois to capture the all-around title. It was an utterly amazing […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers still have another road game against the Arizona Diamondbacks before returning home to face the Colorado Rockies for a four-game series beginning Thursday. JD Martinez is already on his way back to LA, though. After being scratched from Tuesday’s eventual 5-4 win with a hamstring/abductor injury, the veteran designated hitter is […]

The Dallas Cowboys are just drawn to headlines. So, of course training camp was going to be notable. However, there have been a couple of incidents that feel too on the nose for this franchise, such as Trevon Diggs and Dak Prescott having some words and Micah Parsons being called out for tackling the QB […]

After months of just hanging around, the Seattle Mariners (61-52) are starting to recapture the magic that propelled them into a momentous 2022 season. Tuesday, the club continued its climb up the American League Wild Card standings by staying true to its identity- pitching. And boy did Logan Gilbert deliver on that front. The former […]

LeBron James will be remembered as one of the biggest sports icons in American history when it is all said and done. That honor usually comes with an abundance of statues. But has he done enough to crack the Los Angeles Lakers’ proud lineage of greatness in order to be forever commemorated outside Crypto.com Arena? […]

The Baltimore Orioles are the best team in the American League and are currently battling the defending World Series champion Houston Astros in what could end up being a potential playoffs clash. Yet, the public’s focus is firmly on a controversy regarding the suspension of team broadcaster Kevin Brown. Their fans are especially ticked off. […]

NFL legend Deion Sanders has experienced a lot during his first season as Colorado football head coach. He basked in the excitement that his name and reputation helped bring to Boulder, weathered some controversy amid historic roster turnover and navigated chaos in the Pac-12. Most importantly, though, Sanders pushed through serious health issues. The Hall […]

Pittsburgh Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick may be an elite safety in the NFL, but that does not mean he is above taking advice from a former player. He has found himself a mentor in ex-franchise star and ESPN analyst Ryan Clark. “RC’s an open book, the three-time All-Pro said, via Steelers Depot’s Josh Carney. “I love […]

Despite recent substantial changes to the landscape of the Big Ten and Big 12, the SEC football is still currently the foremost brand in college sports. You might not know that, though, based on the recently unprompted and possibly pointed comments of league commissioner Greg Sankey. When refuting claims that the SEC only added Oklahoma […]

There are intense debates held about the current condition of the United States of America seemingly every minute, but you would be hard-pressed to find someone more passionate about who is representing the country at the 2023 FIBA World Cup than Gilbert Arenas. The retired three-time NBA All-Star and podcast host has not been shy […]

Remember when parting ways with Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa was supposed to reinvigorate the Chicago White Sox clubhouse? Yeah, not so much. On the heels of former players’ claims that the team has a culture issue, a report has surfaced that claims shortstop Tim Anderson was involved in a physical altercation with […]

Last season, the Baltimore Orioles broke free from the doldrums of the MLB and surprisingly flirted with postseason contention nearly the entire year. Everyone was waiting for the cool-off period. Eventually, it came and the O’s were left outside of the wild card picture. This season, they are not showing any signs of slowing down. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers need their guy back. Despite building distance with a four-game lead in the National League West, the perennial powerhouse has been sporting a chink in its armor for a while. LA just does not have enough pitching depth. Well that is changing very soon, as manager Dave Roberts revealed that Clayton […]

There will surely be an in-depth documentary about the collapse of the Pac-12 Conference years from now, with every major decision of current commissioner George Kliavkoff and those who preceded him likely to be nitpicked and maligned. It is a historic low light that will warrant a full examination. However, before the dust even settles […]

Things do not often go as planned in the wildly unpredictable world of professional sports. Sometimes, an unforeseen setback forcibly brings an athlete to a crossroads. Such was the fate for a former Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs pitcher who saw his MLB career come to an unfortunate end because of shoulder injuries. But with […]

With the Pac-12 disintegrating beyond comprehension, it is easy to overlook all of the other conflict and tribulation plaguing college sports. Wake Forest football, for example, just suffered a big loss to their offense on the first day of fall practice. Wide receiver Donavon Greene will miss three to five months with a knee injury, […]

The New England Patriots’ 2021 free agency marked a rare swerve in organizational philosophy, as they went on a big spending spree and overpaid multiple players like Jonnu Smith, Nelson Agholor and Hunter Henry. It would have been a full-blown fiasco if not for the addition of star edge rusher Matthew Judon. That is a […]

Despite not publicly admitting it, the Indianapolis Colts organization is likely well-aware that this upcoming season is a rebuilding and transitional year. A rookie quarterback and head coach, as well as a fractured relationship with star running back Jonathan Taylor foretells a lot of growing pains and potentially a bevvy of negative headlines. At least […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ recent postseason follies can best be attributed to a lack of one specific and essential trait. Discipline. Penalties and poor on-field judgment have tarnished the reputation of a once sterling franchise. The best way to prevent history from repeating itself is to hammer everything down in training camp. Unfortunately, that means even […]

The Los Angeles Rams’ 2021-22 Super Bowl run will always be linked to the redemption tale of Odell Beckham Jr. They needed each other to reach the apex and re-establish themselves as undeniable forces in the NFL. Both had a brutal year following their epic triumph. Beckham endured a torturous ACL recovery process before landing […]

Jordan Love was destined to be the Green Bay Packers starting quarterback when they drafted him in 2020. There was public skepticism and some turbulence along the way, but the franchise stayed on that course. It all culminated this offseason when the Aaron Rodgers era, after so much speculation and tension, finally reached its eventful […]

Many celebrities have made a foray into the wrestling world, but few have grasped it as quickly or as well as Logan Paul. In fact, it is inaccurate to even compare him to anyone of that ilk, as he has become one of WWE’s most reliable in-ring performers since he had his first match at […]

Friday was just one of those days for the San Diego Padres. With .500 finally in reach, they entered the weekend ready to begin a big home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hours before first pitch, Joe Musgrove was placed on the injury list and shut down with a shoulder injury. Then, the team’s […]

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey could be living on the edge. On the one hand, he could have an abundance of cap space to use next offseason if James Harden is traded sometime soon. However, the longtime executive might not be the one spending it if the Sixers fall short again in […]