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North Carolina basketball will get one of its top recruits from the Class of 2024 a year earlier. Elliot Cadeau, a consensus five-star recruit, will enroll early at North Carolina and reclassify with the Class of 2023, according to Jonathan Givony. “I think I’m ready,” Cadeau said. “I think that I can play in college […]

The Boston Celtics were one win away from sealing NBA history and reaching their second straight NBA Finals heading into Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Instead, an embarrassing loss in front of a home crowd now leads to an offseason with one massive question looming. Celtics star Jaylen Brown, who has one year […]

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie starting pitcher Bobby Miller is turning heads already after just two big league starts. In his home debut at Dodger Stadium on Monday, Miller threw his first quality start in the MLB, guiding the Dodgers to a win over the Washington Nationals. Freddie Freeman is impressed by the rookie’s mentality and […]

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins left Monday’s 5-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians early with a right adductor groin strain, according to Orioles manager Brandon Hyde. Hyde said Mullins is being tested after the game. “It’s the last thing you want to see,” Hyde said. Mullins pulled up grabbing the top of his right leg […]

Sloane Stephens discussed racism toward athletes after her first-round win at the French Open on Monday. Despite the tournament being the first of the four Grand Slams to implement software designed to block racist comments toward players online, Stephens said the abuse has “only gotten worse.” “Obviously it’s been something that I have dealt with […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields seems to be entering his third NFL season with a newfound confidence in himself and the Bears’ offense. With 2023 being his second year in offensive coordinator Luke Getsy’s system, Fields said he feels more comfortable this offseason without having to learn a new offense. “It’s truly amazing when you […]

The Cincinnati Reds may be approaching a crossroads with their best player and unquestionable leader, Jonathan India. With top prospect Elly De La Cruz nearing his first call-up to the big leagues, the Reds may see it in their best interest to move on from India. India understands that the Reds have hard decisions to […]

Sergino Dest is set for a move away from Barcelona as the USMNT full-back is reportedly heading to German club Union Berlin, according to Daniele Longo. The move is not yet official but Longo said Union Berlin is hoping to complete the deal “in the coming days.” Dest was on loan at AC Milan this […]

Josef Newgarden found himself in victory lane at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time after an exhilarating final-lap win at the Indy 500 on Sunday. Newgarden, a two-time IndyCar Series champion, had not won the race in his previous 11 tries. He was full of emotion following his triumph at the race IndyCar drivers […]

After nearly three years away from a major league mound, Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Michael Soroka returns to the Braves rotation Monday night, according to Jim Bowden. Soroka last pitched in a regular season game on Aug. 3, 2020, when he suffered a torn right Achilles tendon. While working his way back he again tore […]

The Philadelphia Eagles were the winners of the 2023 NFL Draft in a lot of people’s minds. The Eagles decided to go heavy on defense with their two first-round picks, selecting two studs from the University of Georgia, Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith. Philly stuck to that strategy throughout the draft, using five of their […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. is arguably the most must-watch player in baseball right now. The Atlanta Braves star is playing the best baseball of his career and leading a stellar Braves roster toward another division title. Last year, Acuna was visibly not the same player he was before a torn ACL prematurely ended his 2021 season. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly missed the playoffs last season, finishing the year 9-8 and getting knocked out of postseason contention via tiebreaker. Apparently some players took it harder than others, one of them being Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward. TJ Watt said that he avoids Heyward in the offseason because of the latter’s detox strategy […]

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks, the last remaining member of the 2016 World Series team, made his 2023 season debut at Wrigley Field Wednesday night. Hendricks’ 2022 season was cut short in July due to a tear in his shoulder. He said he was looking forward to this moment. It was his first start […]

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy had a slight injury concern at OTAs on Thursday. He missed the end of practice after limping off following a collision with teammate Ja’Quan McMillian, according to James Palmer. Broncos head coach Sean Payton did not seem concerned about Jeudy, per Palmer, stating that it was a thigh bruise. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt posted a hilarious video of himself falling into his pool last week which stopped the hearts of Steelers fans for just a second. Watt confirmed in the post that he was ok and re-upped on Thursday when speaking about the incident. “I am good. I don’t know how I missed […]

The 2022 season was one to forget for Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos. Wilson underperformed tremendously and injuries to several key players, including running back Javonte Williams, hampered the Broncos throughout the year. Williams tore his ACL in Week 4, ending what was supposed to be a breakout campaign with the Broncos. Williams returned […]

The Los Angeles Angels are calling up one of their top pitching prospects as Sam Bachman is set to join the team, according to Robert Murray. LA will reportedly use Bachman out of the bullpen. The Angels took Bachman with the ninth overall pick in the 2021 draft out of the University of Miami (OH). […]

Antonio Brown is getting ready to make a return to the football field with the Albany Empire, an indoor football team he owns. Before his debut, Brown is apparently trying to recruit former NFL MVP Cam Newton to join him. At his first practice with the team, Brown was asked about the possibility of Newton […]

The San Francisco 49ers have had a quarterback carousel like no other team has in recent years. Five different quarterbacks have started multiple games for the 49ers in the last three seasons, including Trey Lance. Lance was named the starter in training camp last season but only played in two games after he suffered a […]

Much has been said about the disappointing start to the San Diego Padres season. One of their bright spots in April was newly minted $280 million man Xander Bogaerts. Since the calendar flipped to May though, Bogaerts has struggled mightily as the rest of the Padres lineup continues to falter. In 83 plate appearances in […]

Even when he’s not on the court, Kyrie Irving is garnering attention in the basketball world. The latest talking point about Irving is his mini rant on Instagram in which he pleaded with NBA fans asking them to stop mentioning him on Twitter when discussing NBA free agency. “Can you please leave me the f**k […]

Bryce Miller couldn’t have asked for a better start to his Major League Baseball career. The Seattle Mariners rookie starting pitcher made his fifth career start Wednesday night and continued to make history with another brilliant performance. Miller tossed six shutout innings against the Oakland Athletics, allowing two hits. He is the first pitcher since […]

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks went to extreme heights, both literally and figuratively, to get to the team facility on time for OTAs on Monday. Burks’ initial flight, a connecting trip from Bentonville, Ark. to Dallas, was delayed. Burks told his agent J.R. Carroll to do whatever it takes to make sure he wasn’t […]

NFL rule changes typically come with a fair share of criticism. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is the latest NFL figure to voice their displeasure on the league’s new kickoff rule. League owners approved a new rule to allow teams to call a fair catch on a kickoff or the kick after a […]

Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Christian Wilkins isn’t worried about his next contract. The fifth-year pro is letting his agent handle negotiations with the Dolphins while he prepares for the season, according to Marcel Louis-Jacques. Wilkins also said that his motivation for the 2023 season won’t be impacted by his contract. “I’m always motivated. No dollar […]

The United States men’s national soccer team is gearing up for a busy summer as it’s set to defend its CONCACAF Nations League and Gold Cup titles. The USMNT is taking a unique approach to the construction of its rosters for the two events. The USMNT will reportedly use “mostly, if not entirely, different squads […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are potentially looking to bolster their already elite offensive line. The Eagles brought in eight-year veteran lineman D.J. Fluker for a workout on Wednesday, according to Ian Rapoport. Fluker hasn’t played in the NFL since the 2020 season where he started eight games and played in all 16 for the Baltimore Ravens. […]

As they try to sweep their way into the Stanley Cup Final the Florida Panthers received positive news on star forward Aleksander Barkov. After exiting Game 3 with a lower-body injury, Panthers head coach Paul Maurice confirmed Barkov is set to return to the ice for Game 4 on Wednesday. Barkov left Game 3 late […]

When a team moves on from a franchise quarterback it sometimes signals the start of a rebuild. That isn’t the case for the Green Bay Packers, at least in the eyes of Packers running back Aaron Jones. Jones called out those who think Green Bay is in a rebuilding stage after trading Aaron Rodgers. “If […]

The Dallas Stars are facing elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a dreadful 4-0 loss at home in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals to the Vegas Golden Knights. They’ll also likely face some backlash for defending Stars captain Jamie Benn for a hit he made on Golden Knights captain Mark Stone. Less […]

The New York Jets are bringing in former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza for a workout, according to Adam Schefter. San Diego State University recently announced that there were no findings linking Araiza to rape and gang rape allegations, which surfaced in October 2021. A criminal case also concluded that Araiza should not be charged. […]

Sports media coverage often gets criticized by sports fans, whether it be a show of bias or simply the way a certain network or show does things. Charles Barkley seems to have a problem with the way the media covered the Denver Nuggets and their Western Conference Finals sweep over the Los Angeles Lakers. Rather […]

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur doesn’t seem too pleased with the NFL’s new kickoff rule. League owners approved a rule change allowing the ball to be placed at the 25-yard line if a player calls for a fair catch during a kickoff or the kick after the safety. The player must be behind […]

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson is nearing a return to the club after being sidelined for nearly two months with a hamstring strain. Aaron Boone said his role will be no different than what it was before the injury. The Yankees manager said that Donaldson will be an everyday player upon his return […]

Strapped for pitching amid a plethora of injuries, the Milwaukee Brewers signed veteran starter Julio Teheran to a major league deal on Tuesday according to Jon Heyman. Teheran last pitched in the MLB with the Detroit Tigers in 2021, starting one game. He most recently spent time with the San Diego Padres in the minors, […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said that he doesn’t care about whatever odds Tampa is given to win the division this season. After winning the division each of the last two seasons, the Buccaneers are the consensus pick to finish last in the NFC South in 2023. “I played in this division last year […]

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez joined the team on April 9. He has already built a rapport with the Mets pitching staff, one that could potentially lead to some distaste in the clubhouse if Alvarez were to be sent back down to the minors. Andy Martino reports that the Mets’ veteran pitchers are delighted […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic narrowly missed out on his third-consecutive NBA MVP Award this season. He’s not thinking about that though, as he and the Nuggets are preparing for the franchise’s first NBA Finals appearance. Jokic called out those who think Joel Embiid’s performance in the playoffs takes away from the Philadelphia 76ers star’s […]