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The Atlanta Braves signed Left-Handed Pitcher Tyler Matzek to a two-year contract worth $3.1 million in MLB free agency just weeks after Atlanta fell to the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Divisional Series, according to a Friday release. The deal includes a $5.5 million club option in 2025 with no buyout. The three-year Atlanta […]

Phoenix Mercury forward Brittney Griner is one step closer to coming home. The prospects of a Russian-US prisoner swap were expected to strengthen, according to a Friday report from Interfax. Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, considered the “world’s most wanted man” prior to his arrest in 2008, is on the list of potential prisoners who […]

While Phoenix Suns fans wait on a potential trade involving forward Jae Crowder or Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins, the Athletic senior NBA insider Shams Charania said the Suns could set their sights on acquiring Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes, Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma and Houston Rockets forward KJ Martin in a Friday article. […]

Sometimes, even the best of us can still be wrong. Just days after a mountain of hype surrounded the return of Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young, an anonymous source said it might be too early to determine whether the 23-year-old edge rusher will make his season debut against the Houston Texans, according to NFL […]

Former New England Patriots Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski will have yet another opportunity to relive a game that went down in infamy. “80 for Brady,” a movie produced by and starring former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, released its first 3-minute trailer to the public yesterday. Along with Brady and tight end Rob […]

The sale of alcoholic beverages in Qatar’s 2022 World Cup stadiums was banned Friday two days ahead of the tournament’s first group match featuring Ecuador and Qatar. “Following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA, a decision has been made to focus the sale of alcoholic beverages on the FIFA Fan Festival, other fan destinations […]

Manchester United announced the club would “initiate the appropriate steps” to respond to a recent Piers Morgan interview with Premier League forward Cristiano Ronaldo. “Manchester United has this morning initiated appropriate steps in response to Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent media interview,” the club said in a Thursday-evening release. “We will not be making further comment until […]

Mark your calendars. A blockbuster California matchup just became much more exciting after it was announced USC football sophomore receiver Mario Williams and sophomore linebacker Eric Gentry would return to the No. 7 Trojans’ rotation in a Thursday tweet by USC team reporter and Director of Creative Content Keely Eure. Mario Williams exited a mid-October […]

In two years, the Texas Rangers will bring the party back to Arlington. The Rangers will host the 2024 MLB All-Star weekend in Globe Life Field, according to a Thursday statement from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred during the league’s owner meetings. “The Texas Rangers are honored to be awarded the 2024 All-Star Game,” said Rangers […]

USC Trojans sophomore quarterback Caleb Williams earned some high praise from an anonymous scout who spoke to LA Times staff writer Sam Farmer in a Thursday interview on Trojan football’s matchup with UCLA, enough to consider him a top prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. “It’s kind of hard not to notice him,” the scout […]

One final home game meant one final request for senior quarterback Sean Clifford. Penn State Nittany Lions football head coach James Franklin said he wants fans to come out cheering for the four-year Penn State starter, the Big Ten contender’s most accomplished passer since now-Arizona Cardinals quarterback Trace McSorley. “I would love for that kid, […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson missed Tuesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a right foot contusion, shutting down what could have been a spectacle between the former No. 1 and No. 2 overall picks in the 2019 NBA draft. When New Orleans takes to its home floor against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, […]

The No. 1-ranked 2023 recruit in point guard Isaiah Collier committed to the USC Trojans basketball program, according to a Wednesday report from CBS Sports. 6-foot-3-inch guard passed up offers from Cincinnati, Michigan, UCLA and Alabama, all schools he took an official visit to, when he became the third commitment in USC basketball’s 2023 class. […]

The New Orleans Saints added former All-Pro running back David Johnson to their practice squad, according to a Wednesday tweet from ESPN Senior NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler. The then-five year pro was traded along with a 2020 second-round pick to the Arizona Cardinals for five-time Pro Bowl receiver DeAndre Hopkins and a fourth-rounder in a […]

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard underwent season-ending back surgery Tuesday morning, a move that will take a hopeful step towards fixing the issue once and for all, according to a tweet from NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. The 27-year-old linebacker was officially placed on Injured Reserve just before a Week 10 matchup with the Las […]

Just when Philadelphia Eagles fans thought it couldn’t get any worse. Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert will miss time before a game against the Indianapolis Colts with a shoulder injury he suffered during a 32-21 Commanders win in Lincoln Financial Field, according to a Tuesday tweet from NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo. Dallas Goedert […]

The Mike Thibault era is almost officially over. Washington Mystics Associate Head Coach Eric Thibault will take his dad’s place as head coach after spending a full decade on the Mystics bench, including four as the team’s lead assistant, according to a Tuesday afternoon report from ESPN. “I’m really excited,” Eric Thibault said Tuesday. “My […]

The NFL’s quest for increased international exposure could take it to heights no American football fan could have ever expected. The NFL’s Head of the UK and Europe Brett Gosper said NFL games in Europe, particularly France and Spain, were “on the league’s radar,” according to a Tuesday report from the Associated Press. “We need […]

The revolving door of Los Angeles Rams offensive linemen continued to spin after an MCL injury for guard Chandler Brewer and blood clot issues for tackle Alaric Jackson will sideline them for significant amounts of time, according to a Tuesday afternoon tweet from Pro Football Focus insider Ari Meirov. The Rams, who have used nine […]

Novak Djokovic will receive the visa needed to play in the 2023 Australian Open, according to a Tuesday-morning report from the Associated Press. Australian Minister of Immigration Andrew Giles overturned a potential three-year exclusion period for the No. 8-ranked Novak Djokovic. He was deported and barred from playing the Open in January after losing his […]

One full year later, this week could finally be the one for Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young to make his mark on opposing offensive lines for the first time this season. The 23-year-old defensive end could find himself back on the field sooner rather than later “if all goes well” in practice, ESPN NFL […]

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Carlos Dunlap earned himself a spot in NFL history tonight. Dunlap made a tribute to his late father after a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars when he became the 41st player in NFL history to earn 100 career sacks, an important milestone he promised his dad he would reach during […]

A new situation and a new quarterback were seemingly all it took to bring out a new Kadarius Toney. The 23-year-old receiver scored his first NFL touchdown in Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, prompting words of praise from quarterback Patrick Mahomes in a postgame press conference. “(Toney)’s a smart guy,” Patrick Mahomes said. “He […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau revealed the reason why All-Star forward RJ Barrett played just two minutes in the second half of Sunday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. “We just got behind by so much that we were just looking for life,” Thibodeau said. “The group that was in there gave us […]

History almost repeated itself twice this Sunday when two Odell Beckham-esque one-handed grabs were completed in the same game. Buffalo Bills receiver Stefon Diggs managed to corral a high-pointed pass from Bills quarterback Josh Allen with one hand, leaving just enough space and time for the 28-year-old receiver to spin out of a tackle from Vikings […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, from finishing second in the Heisman Trophy race to the NFL, is no stranger to being among the top in quarterback contention, as he said in a Thursday interview. Jalen Hurts placed third in MVP conversations, putting him among Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh […]

Though most expected a gradual return to Big 12 contention for TCU Horned Frogs football, a team led by now-head coach Sonny Dykes was considered an underdog for seemingly one of the first times in his 28-year coaching career. “Nobody had any expectations for this football team at all other than ourselves,” Sonny Dykes said […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette left and did not return to Sunday’s game with a hip injury, according to a tweet from Buccaneers communications. Leonard Fournette rushed for 57 yards on 14 attempts and threw an intercepted pass in the NFL’s first regular season game in Germany before leaving the field. The former […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford may have to suit up for the first time in over one year. Starting quarterback Matthew Stafford was listed as “questionable” for the team’s Week 10 matchup against the Cardinals, according to a Friday tweet from Athletic staff writer Jourdan Rodrigue. Though Matthew Stafford was cleared to have a […]

This Sunday’s matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders may not be as easy as Indianapolis Colts head coach Jeff Saturday originally predicted. Linebacker Shaquille Leonard, along with tight end Jelani Woods and running back Deon Jackson, were ruled out for head coach Jeff Saturday’s debut matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a Friday […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen could prove to play a key role in acquiring Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder, according to Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer. “The Bucks’ interest in Crowder is well known, and Milwaukee has called numerous teams about Grayson Allen’s trade prospects,” Fischer said Friday morning. “Salary-wise, the two wings […]

Down, but not completely out. The Cleveland Browns’ chances of locking down two of the NFL’s fastest receivers in Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill just went up with the return of two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward, who returned to practice last Monday and fully participated three days after. “It was tough,” Denzel Ward said […]

It may be time for the Los Angeles Lakers to start rethinking their approach to forward LeBron James’ minutes on the court and their overall outlook to the young NBA season, according to ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson. “This is the spot where you say ‘Ok (LeBron James), take a day off,’” Richard Jefferson said in […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ fortunes continued to turn for the worst after losing linebacker Blake Martinez just three days before taking on the Indianapolis Colts. Linebacker Blake Martinez announced his retirement from football Thursday afternoon, according to a tweet from Pro Football Focus writer Ari Meirov. “I’m announcing my retirement from the game of football,” […]

The Tampa Bay Rays’ longest tenured player’s time at Tropicana Field came to a shocking conclusion Thursday afternoon when it was announced the team would be declining his $13 million club option, making him a free agent on the first day of MLB free agency. 12-year Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier left a heartfelt message for […]

PK Subban wasted no time moving on to the next chapter of his life. The former New Jersey Devils and Montreal Canadiens defenseman will be joining ESPN’s hockey team as a broadcaster and studio analyst after signing a 3-year deal Thursday morning, according to a tweet from Athletic staff writer Sean Shapiro. “I’ve known for […]

By the end of an even-split season for the Chicago White Sox, it seemed the team needed to reach a deal with now-free agent Jose Abreu to retain a consistent starter at first base. According to New York Post columnist Jon Heyman, the Sox could see a new face at the first starting as soon […]

Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan just can’t seem to catch a break. An on-and-off night for the 14-year NBA veteran forward almost ended in what he said should have been a foul on New Orleans Pelicans (6-5) forward Zion Williamson in a postgame press conference. DeRozan pulled up for a potential game-tying floater from five […]

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor took a crucial step toward returning to Lucas Oil Stadium after he participated in Wednesday’s practice, according to a tweet from ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter. Taylor’s injury woes span to an ankle tweak in a 24-17 Tennessee Titans win in Week 4, causing him to miss the Colts’ […]