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For those piling into the Great American Ballpark Saturday afternoon to see an NL Central clash between the Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds, you will get to witness firsthand a man’s quest for big league redemption. Kind of a bargain, right? Brewers first baseman and former Houston Astros top prospect, Jon Singleton, will be making […]

Sometimes it is best to just be interesting. Winning is obviously of paramount importance, but when there is no clear path to success, an organization has to sometimes set off some dynamite in the hopes of creating a new one. The Chicago Bears were well stocked with explosives this offseason, barreling their way through the […]

While the main focus is on Oklahoma football’s transition to the SEC, this seismic conference realignment move will have an impact across all college sports. Softball is one such entity that will be drastically altered due to the arrival of the dynastic Sooners. Alabama softball head coach Patrick Murphy is doing what he can to […]

Batter up. Los Angeles Dodgers great and former MVP Steve Garvey is contemplating a bid for U.S. Senate, according to Seema Mehta of the Los Angeles Times. It is believed he would be running as a Republican and seeking the open seat left by retiring Democrat, Dianne Feinstein. The longtime first baseman is the latest […]

Players tend to publicly support a teammate, particularity when he is taking on a new and significant role while being under immense scrutiny from the media. That is just a basic principle that does not even need to be discussed in orientation. But Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs took it to a whole […]

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are an easy target these days. That is the predicament all polarizing dynasties face when excellence is displaced by mediocrity. That aura is removed and they no longer seem untouchable. Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams subtly, and perhaps unintentionally, got in on this growing pastime […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have built up the reputation as having one of the most passionate fan bases in all of sports, making an afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium a hostile and overwhelming experience for all visitors. One such superfan, though, is unlikely to make it for the reigning Super Bowl Champion’s season opener versus the […]

This is a crucial time in the history of Big 12 football. Prestige, glamour and lots of money could be heavily impacted if league commissioner Brett Yormark does not successfully navigate this daunting transition period. Though, he did not wear any of that pressure or stress on his face when discussing the topic of conference […]

The public’s perception on the Philadelphia Eagles has drastically changed in just one year. Actually, so too has the organization’s perception of itself. The team was not completely sold on Jalen Hurts as their franchise quarterback and had their sights firmly set on Russell Wilson. Before the Super Bowl champion decided to ride into Mile […]

Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller has nothing left to prove at this point of his Hall of Fame NFL career. He has thwarted some of the greatest quarterbacks the game has seen and earned Super Bowl immortality. And yet, his drive remains as strong as ever. The 34-year-old provided an update on his recovery from […]

Boxing champion Gervonta Davis has been taken into custody at Baltimore Central Booking following an impromptu court hearing regarding his hit-and-run case from 2020. He was sentenced to three months of house arrest early in May, but will now serve out the remainder of that time in jail, according to Justin Fenton of the Baltimore […]

Nerves can obviously be high going into the NBA Finals, especially for a team who has never been there before. An inspirational, tone-setting speech could be critical in order to fully and properly harness all of the nervous energy percolating in a locker room. Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic, however, prefers to do his motivating […]

For players on the verge of superstardom, there is no better time or place to officially announce their arrival than the playoffs. Jamal Murray is doing just that this year and carried it over to the grand stage the NBA Finals provides. He was instrumental in leading the Denver Nuggets to a decisive 104-93 victory […]

The Denver Nuggets wasted little time making a mark in their first ever NBA Finals, dispatching of the Miami Heat 104-93 in a Game 1 that was more lopsided than the score suggests. In case there was any doubt, the “boring” Western Conference champions showed fans just how dangerous of a team they really are, […]

Although they are in striking distance of the division lead in the National League Central, not much national attention is on the Cincinnati Reds. Nor should it be given their 26-30 record and just a general lack of excitement surrounding the franchise the last few years. When Hunter Greene is pitching, though, this team is […]

The patience of New York Mets ace Max Scherzer has been tested quite a lot during the first two months of the season. Even when things go well, there is no guarantee he will be completely content postgame. Such is the plight of a veteran pitcher forced to adjust to the MLB’s new pitch clock […]

The Los Angeles Rams always seem to have something up their sleeve. General Manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay know one speed- full throttle- and are constantly willing to make big moves to maximize their title window. Last season, though, produced an avalanche of warning signs that this current era of LA football […]

The Miami Heat have endured devastating injuries and a grueling gauntlet through the Eastern Conference to earn their spot in the 2023 NBA Finals. Many would argue the No. 8 seed are the most unlikely team to reach the championship round. There was just too much going against them to reasonably survive this long. Surely, […]

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 […]