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Pitching has been the demise of the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, but their arms picked things up in LA’s two-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels this week. The Dodgers won both games by a score of 2-0, including a bullpen game on Wednesday night where seven different Dodger pitchers combined for the shutout […]

Lionel Messi’s blockbuster move to MLS club Inter Miami hasn’t officially come to fruition yet, but everyone in the football world is voicing their opinion on the decision. Gareth Bale, who played his final professional club games in the MLS with LAFC, said that Messi will have less pressure on him playing in the United […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made corresponding roster moves involving two pitchers on Wednesday. LA called up Michael Grove and placed Shelby Miller on the injured list with neck pain, the team announced. Grove’s quite literal up and down 2023 continues with his latest stint with the Dodgers. The 26-year-old made the Opening Day roster then […]

The Green Bay Packers didn’t make a massive splash with their first-round pick in 2023, but they are more than happy with the progress that Lukas Van Ness has made in his short time with Green Bay. The Packers took Van Ness with the 13th overall pick in this year’s draft. His versatility and eagerness […]

One of the most highly anticipated at-bats in baseball history happened during the World Baseball Classic in March between Los Angeles Angels teammates Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani struck out the three-time MVP for the final out in the championship game, securing a WBC title for Japan over Trout and the United States. Three […]

Dylan Raiola, the consensus No. 1 college football prospect for the Class of 2024 and a Georgia football commit, is transferring to Buford High School in Buford, Georgia for his final high school season, according to Blake Baumgartner of ESPN. This is the second time Raiola is transferring high schools since last season. He moved […]

The New York Rangers have some talented young players who are itching to break out. New head coach Peter Laviolette intends to give them the chance to prove their worth next season, with former top two picks Kappo Kakko and Alexis Lafreniere particularly in mind. The duo each averaged a tick over 15 minutes of […]

The New York Yankees are struggling without superstar outfielder Aaron Judge and continue to fall short of expectations in 2023. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was heavily criticized for not adding an outfielder during the offseason and the lack of impactful depth pieces is showing in the wake of Judge’s absence. Cashman is willing to […]

The Boston Celtics are hiring Amile Jefferson as an assistant to head coach Joe Mazzulla, according to Travis Branham. Jefferson most recently spent the 2022-23 season with his alma mater Duke as an assistant under first-year head coach Jon Scheyer. He last played professionally for Galatasaray in Turkey in 2021. Jefferson spent parts of four […]

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday due to left thumb discomfort, the team announced just before Toronto’s series finale with the Miami Marlins. Bichette played in each of the Blue Jays’ first 75 games this season and has missed six games over the last two seasons, proving to […]

There aren’t many baseball teams hotter than the San Francisco Giants right now. The Giants secured their second straight walk-off victory and ninth win in a row Tuesday night against the San Diego Padres. The nine-game winning streak is the longest of the season for the Giants who are now 41-32 and 2.5 games back […]

The Toronto Blue Jays activated designated hitter Brandon Belt off the injured list ahead of Wednesday’s game, according to Arden Zwelling. Belt was sidelined with left hamstring inflammation but was on the shelf for the minimum of 10 days. The Blue Jays went 4-5 without him in the lineup. Belt is slotted right toward the top […]

Damian Lillard is one of the best players in the NBA, perhaps in the history of the league, to not win a championship. The Portland Trail Blazers star wants it as much as any other player does, but he won’t view his career the same way some fans might if he never gets his ring. […]

WNBA history was made Tuesday night in the Dallas Wings’ 85-73 win over the Atlanta Dream. There were 10 technical fouls issued during the game, the most in a WNBA regular season contest according to Elias Sports Bureau. Six of those fouls were given to the Wings, four to the Dream. There were five defensive […]

The New York Yankee offense has struggled mightily in the month of June. The Yankees have a .192 team average in 14 June games, with a 5-9 record. One of the players who has not been productive at the plate is DJ Lemahieu. The fifth-year Yankee is not in the lineup for the series opener […]

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy tested out his injured hamstring on Tuesday in Philadelphia ahead of the Braves series with the Phillies. Murphy did not play on Sunday and is not in the lineup on Tuesday. He said he is hopeful that he can continue to progress and avoid a stint on the injured list. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles boast one of the most talented rosters in the NFL. Their offensive weapons are among the best in the league with A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith leading the way. Another player who could play a big role in the Eagles’ offense in 2023 is Quez Watkins. Head coach Nick Sirianni gave high […]

Cristiano Ronaldo is the first men’s football player to have 200 caps with their country. Ronaldo started Portugal’s European Championship qualifier against Iceland on Tuesday, his 200th appearance with the team. It is the latest internaional accomplishment in Ronaldo’s storied career, after he acheived World Cup fame back in November, becoming the first men’s player […]

The Los Angeles Rams agreed to terms on a contract with veteran running back Sony Michel on Tuesday, the team announced. Michel played the 2021 season with the Rams and helped the franchise win Super Bowl 56. Michel spent the 2022 season with the Los Angeles Chargers. He played in 10 games, getting 36 carries […]

Breanna Stewart has already accomplished so much in her basketball career, but the New York Liberty star achieved a WNBA first in New York’s win over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday. Stewart became the first player in WNBA history to record at least 200 points, 100 rebounds and 40 assists in their first 10 games […]

The Texas Rangers have surprised a lot of people this season with their 45-27 start. Texas, a team that hasn’t had a winning season since 2016, is in first place in the AL West in mid-June. There are several players whose talent and play have put the Rangers in the position that they’re in, but […]

The Kansas City Royals haven’t had many positives come out of this season. One player who is living up to his hype and making a name for himself in Kansas City is Bobby Witt Jr. Witt is one of the hottest hitters in baseball right now, hitting .323 with a .825 OPS in June. He […]

As OTAs and minicamp conclude for the Chicago Bears, the team may be looking to add some help on the defensive edge before training camp starts at the end of July. The Bears do not have a ton of experienced edge rushers and that showed last season. Head coach Matt Eberflus said the team could […]

There seems to be a new buzz surrounding the Baltimore Ravens in 2023. With franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson returning on the richest deal in NFL history and the addition of two impact wide receivers, the Ravens are poised to be a contender in the AFC. Marlon Humphrey, arguably Baltimore’s most talented player, is turning into […]

With the NBA draft quickly approaching trade season is underway. We’ve already seen one blockbuster trade with Bradley Beal on the move, and there could be more to come, perhaps involving the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks are reportedly involved in a bunch of trade talks some of which may include the 15th pick in the […]

The Arizona Cardinals offense will look a little different in Week 1 to start the 2023 NFL season. Starting quarterback Kyler Murray will likely still be recovering from ACL surgery and they released their leading receiver from a year ago DeAndre Hopkins. Replacing a player of Hopkins’ caliber is no easy task, but the Cardinals […]

The Chicago White Sox announced four roster moves on Monday, including calling up their No. 6 prospect Jose Rodriguez from Double-A Birmingham. Starting pitcher Lance Lynn, fresh off his 16-strikeout performance, was placed on the bereavement list and will be away from the team for at least three days by rule. Third baseman Romy Gonzalez […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. said that one of the biggest things the Warriors have to focus on this offseason is boosting the team’s “connectivity.” “The rest of the roster going on down the line is a group that probably needs to be better about playing together and connecting, so that’s something […]

Minnesota Vikings first-round pick Jordan Addison has been sidelined with an undisclosed injury during much of offseason OTAs. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said that Addison is progressing well in his plan set forth by the team and he should be all systems go once training camp starts. “We’ve had a plan in place for […]

The New York Mets will play the Houston Astros on Monday in the first game of a three-game series in Houston. Justin Verlander is expected to start one of those games for the Mets, his first start against the Astros since he left for New York via free agency in December. Verlander helped the Astros […]

After a 10-month layoff, Joey Votto is returning to the Cincinnati Reds lineup Monday night for his 2023 debut. The 39-year-old will start a game with the Reds for the 17th straight season. Votto broke the news on his Instagram and later did a press conference in front of Reds media. He said he is […]

After a career-high 16 sacks and earning his first All-Pro honors in 2022, Haason Reddick thinks he can be even better for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023. That is a scary thought for opposing offenses given Reddick’s consistent health and production over the last three seasons. “I’m in great shape,” Reddick told the Philadelphia Inquirer. “As crazy […]

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence reached a new level on the field in 2022. As he enters year three in the NFL, the former No. 1 overall pick is reaching new heights off the field as a leader in the Jaguars locker room. “His voice carries a lot of weight,” Jaguars quarterbacks coach Mike McCoy […]

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain on Sunday. He doesn’t anticipate being on the shelf longer than the required 15 days. “I fully anticipate being ready to go the day I’m eligible to come off the IL,” Cobb said. “And I probably […]

A brutal season for the Chicago White Sox has prompted plenty of trade rumors regarding their top veteran players, including starting pitcher Lucas Giolito. Gioito, appearing on the Chris Rose Rotation, sees his name come up in trade talks online but says he is committed to the White Sox for as long as they’re committed […]

After back-to-back years as the runner-up at the Meijer LPGA Classic, Leona Maguire broke through for her second LPGA Tour win on Sunday with an 8-under final round. Maguire finished the tournament at 21-under for a two-shot victory thanks to a blistering final six holes that saw her bury four birdies and an eagle on […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in third place in the NL West. That’s not a statement that has often been said over the last decade, but after getting swept at home by the San Francisco Giants in a series that included a 15-0 loss, the Dodgers are in the worst spot they’ve been in quite […]

The DeAndre Hopkins rumor mill ramped up last week after he visited with the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots. The Patriots have been one of the favorites to land Hopkins since his release on May 26, but there’s more traction now than ever that he could end up in New England. There could be […]

Before last weekend or even just before Sunday, only diehard golf fans knew who Wyndham Clark was. After an even-par final round on Sunday, Clark’s name became synonymous with history as he won the US Open for his first major title in what was his seventh major played. Although Clark wasn’t a well-known name in […]