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Despite a healthy 39-31 record, the 2023 MLB season has been a double-edged sword for the Los Angeles Dodgers. And it was on full display in Friday’s disappointing 7-5 home loss to the San Francisco Giants. Emmet Sheehan, the latest rookie LA has called upon to compensate for their multiple starting pitching injuries, was nearly […]

Despite not exuding the same excitement or animosity it did two decades ago, the rivalry between the New York Yankees (39-31) and Boston Red Sox (35-35) remains among the most nationally viewed in baseball. It does not matter if one is in third place and the other last, eyeballs will dart to the screen when […]

4-star quarterback recruit Austin Simmons already dropped quite the bombshell on the collegiate world when he announced he was reclassifying for 2023 and flipping his commitment from Florida to Ole Miss football. But it is his remarkable intellect that has fans truly astonished. Simmons, who was home-schooled for his main high school classes before finishing […]

Colin Cowherd’s job is to create compelling television that will have people talking and debating afterwards. But he prides himself on his NFL predictions. They are built-up to much fan fare and monitored closely by his viewers. His early, unofficial 2023-24 season predictions are bound to make a strong impression among Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore […]

Oftentimes in life we come at a crossroads, with a major decision standing right in front of us. The New Orleans Pelicans stared at two potential franchise trajectories last offseason when pondering what do about Zion Williamson. Before ultimately singing the 22-year-old to a five-year contract extension worth a whopping $195 million, the Pelicans explored […]

Marcus Stroman is never one to hold back. He is expressive on the mound and vocal on social media. Whatever he lacks in size, he makes up for in fiery intensity. And it has translated exceptionally well this season with the Chicago Cubs, as the 32-year-old is arguably the best pitcher in the National League. […]

Few players fall from grace as quickly and hard as Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah has this year. He finished third in the American League Cy Young race in 2022 and seemed poise for a big 2023. Instead, the first two months of his season were notable for all the wrong reasons. The […]

Ja Morant will be flooded with ridicule and mockery after being suspended 25 games by the NBA, much like he has been for the last several months. Public displays of bad judgment do not often just go away, but the Memphis Grizzlies star is receiving some necessary words of wisdom and support from a retired […]

A player can have an immeasurable impact on a team and city without ever earning an All-Star selection. Leadership and tenacity are intangibles that resonate with sports fans everywhere. Udonis Haslem is a glorified role player who has hardly taken the floor for the Miami Heat over the last few years, but his influence remains […]

The Los Angeles Lakers point guard situation has been a revolving door, with the team constantly trying to find the right player to complement and compensate for the age and growing injury problems of renowned playmaker LeBron James. The position is again their top priority this offseason. There are multiple paths for Rob Pelinka and […]

More than a decade after having Chris Paul cruelly dangled in front of them, Los Angeles Lakers fans may finally get to see the 12-time All-Star don the Purple and Gold this year. If the Phoenix Suns end the anticipation and waive Paul, the Lakers are expected to spring into action and try to scoop […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are in a huge dilemma. With a National League-worst record of 27-42 that has them eight-and-a-half games out of first in their division, the organization could see the season completely falling out of grasp. The Redbirds are in free fall. The best way to catch themselves is by just trying something […]

San Diego State football and the Mountain West are not officially entering divorce proceedings, but the Aztecs have formally announced their intent to see other people. They issued the conference a written notice indicating their intention “to resign” from the league, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. The program has been linked to the Pac-12, […]

Although it has been speculated for months and officially known for the last few weeks, Saturday will be a landmark and truly improbable day in wrestling history. The polarizing and transcendent CM Punk officially returns to AEW. Throwing the word “improbable” around can seem silly in an industry that is known for mixing personal strife […]

Atlanta Braves’ Charlie Morton is a man of the 21st century and firmly believes there is a better, more modern way to clamp down on pitchers using illegal substances. One that would take the pressure off of umpires and the hyper scrutiny away from players’ sweaty hands. “I think it puts everybody in a difficult […]

The NBA’s 25-game suspension of Ja Morant does not just affect the Memphis Grizzlies. There are many dominoes that could fall from this public shaming, including the loss of endorsement and sponsorship deals. Morant’s most lucrative partnership might remain intact, however. Nike issued an official statement in response to the league’s punishment, standing behind one […]

Ja Morant continues to take a historic financial hit for his indiscretions. The NBA’s latest 25-game suspension for a second gun incident will cost the Memphis Grizzlies star point guard $304,545 thousand per game and $7.6 million total, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. That severe penalty tacks onto the whopping $40 million he forfeited toward […]

This has truly been a bittersweet week for the Oakland Athletics franchise and their fans. An inconceivable seven-game winning streak, which came entirely against teams with a winning record, culminated with a moving reverse boycott. But it will not be enough to prevent the 19-52 A’s from moving to Las Vegas. A rich history and […]

Kareem Hunt’s unemployment days could be nearing an end. The Washington Commanders “have quietly been making some preliminary inquiries behind-the-scenes,” CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson reported Thursday night. While the team is in the very early stages of their feeling-out process, the running back could be a potential fit if a deal is indeed agreed upon. […]

After losing 10 of 12 games, the Colorado Rockies (29-41) enjoyed a three-game winning streak. And it means absolutely nothing. To clarify, fans always demand that their team plays hard, regardless of talent and record. They should be proud watching their team pull out a pair of gutsy, extra-inning victories over the Boston Red Sox […]

Maybe the most difficult thing a consistently successful franchise can do is raise the bar. Somehow, the Tampa Bay Rays have done just that during the 2023 season. Unknown commodities have become viable contributors on the best team in the MLB. Injured pitchers have been replaced by other dominant arms. And that elusive World Series […]

Manny Machado has yet to really look like the superstar the San Diego Padres signed to a monster 11-year extension worth $350 million in February. But he still reminded the home crowd just how impactful his tenure with the Swinging Friars has been on Thursday night versus the Cleveland Guardians. Machado took left-hander Logan Allen […]

There is overwhelming pressure on the New Orleans Saints to start the very lucrative Derek Carr era on the right foot. A typically weak NFC South should give them a fairly favorable path to success in theory, but the organization is still working hard to shore up their offense. That was clear Thursday, as the […]

One would assume it is difficult to draw considerable attention for anyone who shares a locker room with Victor Wembanyama. Apparently, not so much for his Metropolitans 92 teammate Bilal Coulibaly. The Utah Jazz are looking at the French wing with the No. 9 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, according to insider Marc Stein’s […]

When a team is below .500 in June, there are bound to be plenty of average and underachieving players on the roster. A lack of star power and sizzle has plagued the Boston Red Sox most of this season. Now, with voting underway for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, this club is going to struggle […]

The 2023 MLB season has been a wacky one, to say the least, particularly where the National League is concerned. The New York Mets and San Diego padres have been massive flops. The Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins are defying the odds and their payrolls with strong pitching and good ole’ small ball. But the […]

Oakland Athletics fans are done being idle. In the midst of an unforeseen, MLB-leading six-game winning streak, fans are piling into the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum to voice their support for their club and city. And their disapproval for owner John Fisher. This reverse boycott is sweeping the area in defiance of the organization’s efforts to […]

Everyone wants answers. It’s only natural. Arizona Cardinals fans are especially desperate for clarity heading into the 2023-24 season. Well, they still do not have any, as far as quarterback Kyler Murray is concerned. There remains no timetable for his return from an ACL injury. “Long way to go,” new head coach Jonathan Gannon said […]

Rams head coach Sean McVay does not just have a photographic football memory. He and his team are well-aware of all the doubt and low expectations surrounding their upcoming 2023-24 season and are using it as fuel to stun everybody. “I think you’re aware of it. I think you want to be motivated by being […]

The Atlanta Braves have weathered some highs and lows this season, and fans are hoping that they are not due for another slump. After rattling off six consecutive wins, Atlanta dropped two straight while also seeing one of its hottest hitters have an injury scare. Marcell Ozuna was removed from Monday’s eventual extra-inning road loss […]

While team morale and chemistry is at an all-time high in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ clubhouse, manager Torey Lovullo will pay a price for the fervent loyalty he showed Monday night in a heated exchange between Philadelphia Phillies catcher JT Realmuto. Though, it will just be financial, as the skipper will just be fined and not […]

Just when fans didn’t think the Los Angeles Dodgers (37-29) could dig any deeper into their farm system for arm talent, they again have their expectations significantly raised. The Double-A Tulsa Drillers are not just lighting up the minor leagues; they are even standing out among MLB pitching staffs in one crucial category. Tulsa’s six-man […]

The Chicago Cubs (28-37) find themselves in one of the most troubling dilemmas in all of sports. Stay the course and hope their fortunes improve in a fairly open division. Or be practical about the team’s current trajectory and try to maximize return value on a couple players who should generate considerable market interest. While […]

After so many years of being heralded as one of the premier organizations in MLB, it appears as if the baseball gods have grown sick of the St. Louis Cardinals. The club’s 2023 season has been defined by disappointment and turbulence, two things that rarely find their way through the Gateway Arch. And the bad […]

Jerry West might be the NBA logo, but that does not mean he completely supports what the game is today. The Los Angeles Lakers legend has thrust the public into another version of the never-ending old school vs. new school debate after lamenting the way the three-point line has so dramatically changed the game. “There’s […]

The whole golf world and many non-golf fans are still processing the massive unification between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf. Many find the whole alliance disturbing and perceive it to be a blatant show of disrespect to all the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This latest revelation is likely to further abhor […]

Although there are many new changes coming to the Arizona Cardinals, many fans remain skeptical about the franchise’s future. One change sure to evoke feelings of positivity, though, involves All-Pro safety Budda Baker. Despite requesting a trade in April, Baker is presently in the team’s facility ahead of the start of mandatory minicamp, according to […]

In the midst of so much uncertainty, Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans can at least expect some good news to come their way this October. The franchise is turning back the clock with the official return of their vintage “Creamsicle” uniforms, per the team’s Twitter account. Prepare for a sea of orange to burst through the […]

Winning four NBA Championships in nine years affords the Golden State Warriors a certain amount of comfort and confidence. That includes not panicking to find a replacement for departing general manager Bob Myers. In fact, the Dubs may not feel inclined to conduct any search at all, as signs point to the vacancy being filled […]