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Houston Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore certainly has a much higher opinion of his game than all the teams that passed on him in the 2023 NBA Draft. After Cam Whitmore fell all the way to the No. 20 pick in the first round, he seems to believe he has what it takes to be an All-NBA-caliber […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a stunning selection with their final pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. The Dodgers took former Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei with the No. 610 overall selection in the 20th round. DJ Uiagalelei transferred from Clemson to Oregon State and intends to play college football in the 2023 season. He is […]

The St. Louis Cardinals could sure use a pitcher like Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen in their rotation. St. Louis instead chose to trade Zac Gallen to the Miami Marlins in 2017 in a deal that the Cardinals almost certainly regret to this day. It’s a trade that worked out to the Diamondbacks’ benefit and […]

The Nashville Predators have added another player in free agency, this time signing Denis Gurianov. The Predators and Denis Gurianov agreed to a one-year contract worth $850,000. Gurianov hit 2023 NHL free agency after the Montreal Canadiens decided not to make him a qualifying offer. The forward joins the Predators after recording seven goals and […]

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani leads all of baseball with 32 home runs at the 2023 MLB All-Star break. One season after New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge broke the AL Home Run record, Shohei Ohtani isn’t that far off the pace. Is the Angels’ star actively trying to chase Judge? Becoming the […]

Don’t be surprised if the Charlotte Hornets look back on 2023 NBA free agency with serious regret. The Hornets signed LaMelo Ball to a five-year contract extension that could be worth as much as $260 million. It was a mistake that could cost Charlotte significantly in the coming seasons. By inking LaMelo Ball to the […]

Greg Norman wasn’t at Tuesday’s Senate subcommittee hearing regarding the impending LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger. The LIV Golf CEO still managed to be featured in arguably the biggest headline from the event in Washington D.C. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. revealed that PGA Tour officials proposed a “side agreement” to the Saudi Public Investment Fund, calling […]

The Orlando Magic have been relatively quiet in 2023 NBA free agency. The Magic’s biggest free agency addition came in the form of a two-year, $22 million contract to Joe Ingles. Orlando resisted the temptation to offer a max contract or something close to one of the best veterans available—namely Fred VanVleet. It was the […]

Detroit Pistons rookie Ausar Thompson is setting his sights high. After being selected with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Ausar Thompson is aiming to bring the Pistons their first title since the 2004 NBA Finals. When asked what he wants to accomplish most in his NBA career, Thompson was sure to […]

The 2023 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas featured a few highly anticipated debuts Friday. Portland Trail Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson outshined them all. A few weeks after being selected with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Henderson outplayed both rookies who were taken ahead of him. And it wasn’t even […]

Three Detroit Tigers pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday afternoon. Starter Matt Manning went 6.2 innings and then handed the game off to the bullpen. Tigers reliever Jason Foley recorded four outs, and Alex Lange pitched a perfect ninth inning to complete the no-hitter. The Tigers beat the Blue […]

It’s safe to say that Houston Rockets rookie Amen Thompson won’t play another game in the 2023 NBA Summer League. Amen Thompson’s Summer League debut Friday was ended prematurely because of an ankle injury. An MRI determined that the Rockets’ guard has a Grade 2 ankle sprain, according to ESPN’s Marc Spears. Thompson is expected […]

The Mississippi State football team has landed arguably the best player in the transfer portal. Seydou Traore has committed to Mississippi State, transferring from Colorado. Seydou Traore told 247Sports that he’s enrolled at Mississippi State. According to the 247Sports rankings, the Mississippi State football team is getting the top player who is in the transfer […]

Brock Purdy’s statistics suggest that he’s on the path to becoming one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Those numbers only tell part of the story of Brock Purdy’s rookie season with the San Francisco 49ers. It’s why plenty of observers are not convinced that Purdy will put up similar stats in year No. […]

Jordan Montgomery has been one of the few positives during a disastrous St. Louis Cardinals season. So, of course, Jordan Montgomery suffered an injury just two days before the Cardinals’ final game before the MLB All-Star break. It’s just the way things go for St. Louis in a year that can’t end fast enough. Montgomery […]

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders has made a surprising reunion with Nike. Six years after Deion Sanders said he would never wear Nike shoes again, the Colorado football coach has signed agree to a new deal with the brand. Sanders announced the move Friday with a post on Instagram. The Colorado football coach shared a […]

The Detroit Tigers have cut ties with infielder Jonathan Schoop. Six years after being named an All-Star, Jonathan Schoop was designed for assignment by the Tigers with only a couple of days remaining until the 2023 MLB All-Star break. The decision is a somewhat costly one for the Tigers, who owe Schoop the remainder of […]

It took a former member of the New York Yankees for the Chicago Cubs to get their first-ever win in the Bronx. Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon was utterly dominant in the Cubs’ 3-0 victory Friday night at Yankee Stadium. Jameson Taillon threw eight scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and walking two batters. Heading into […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars might be setting the stage for a family reunion of sorts. Tight end Josh Pederson, son of Jaguars coach Doug Pederson, appears to be on track to sign with Jacksonville. Josh Pederson liked a tweet that he was signing with the Jaguars, according to Sports Illustrated’s John Shipley. If Josh Pederson joins […]

How was the highly anticipated Victor Wembanyama Summer League debut with the San Antonio Spurs? Wembanyama fell short of expectations, and that’s being kind. The Spurs beat the Charlotte Hornets 76-68 Friday night in Las Vegas, but Wembanyama didn’t look like the NBA’s best prospect since LeBron James. Victor Wembanyama’s Sumer League debut stat line […]

The Philadelphia 76ers could be viewed as one of the early winners in 2023 NBA free agency, even though the Sixers have only made a few small signings. The best move by the Sixers in 2023 NBA free agency was the decision not to give James Harden a lucrative long-term contract extension. Once it became […]

When and where will Damian Lillard be traded? There’s a myriad of possible answers to those questions. While the Portland Trail Blazers will ultimately make those decisions, the latest betting odds might give an indication regarding which outcomes for Lillard are the most likely. There are Damian Lillard trade odds for his next team and […]

Arch Manning didn’t exactly look like the No. 1 quarterback in his recruiting class during the 2023 Texas football spring game. The nephew of Eli and Peyton Manning had a rough go of it during his first showing in a Longhorns uniform. It’s not something that Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian seems to be concerned […]

HBCU basketball fans will notice a couple of familiar names on the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Summer League roster. HBCU alums Javonte Cooke and Kris Bankston are set to play for the Timberwolves’ Summer League team in Las Vegas. Former Winston-Salem State star Javonte Cooke is entering his second year of trying to make the Timberwolves’ NBA […]

Damian Lillard’s trade request is a week old, and much has been said by those involved in the negotiations. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has now publicly acknowledged Damian Lillard’s impending breakup with the team. Billups addressed the situation in the context of how it might affect Scoot Henderson. The Blazers’ decision to […]

The longest-tenured member of the Cincinnati Bengals’ roster will no longer be part of the team if it finally gets over the hump and wins the Super Bowl next season. Bengals punter Kevin Huber has announced his retirement. The Bengals selected Kevin Huber in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. The Bengals punter […]

Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald has been suspended for two weeks, following an investigation into alleged hazing incidents in the locker room. Northwestern didn’t find evidence that Fitzgerald knew about the allegations. An independent investigation into the Northwestern football program started at the end of the 2022 season. Pat Fitzgerald’s suspension is unpaid and starts […]

The San Antonio take on the Charlotte Hornets Friday night to start the Las Vegas portion of their 2023 NBA Summer League schedule. There’s been much speculation about if the game would mark Victor Wembanyama’s Summer League debut. Wembanyama didn’t play when the Spurs took on the Hornets and Brandon Miller in the California Classic […]

It remains to be seen when Saquon Barkley will show up to New York Giants training camp amid his contract dispute. When Saquon Barkley does join the team, it sounds like the Giants are going to have one determined running back. Bakley rushed for a career-high 1,312 yards in the 2022 season. The Giants’ star […]

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Victor Wembanyama’s Summer League debut is one of the most highly anticipated exhibition games in NBA history. The best prospect in 20 years will play his first game as a member of the San Antonio Spurs when the team takes on the Charlottes Hornets Friday night in […]

The Ohio State football program has added more talent to its 2024 recruiting class. Four-star cornerback Miles Lockhart has announced his commitment to the Buckeyes. Miles Lockhart bolsters a 2024 Ohio State football recruiting class that is already in contention to be the nation’s best. With 18 commitments for the season after next, the Buckeyes […]

The last thing the New York Yankees need is another injury in the outfield. Unfortunately, that might be what the Bronx Bombers have on their hands. Yankees outfielder Jake Bauers suffered a minor injury while diving for a ball against the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday night, according to manager Aaron Boone. Boone couldn’t confirm to reporters […]

Another player has joined the competition to become the next Dallas Cowboys’ kicker. The Cowboys have signed Brandon Aubrey. Brandon Aubrey will take part in Dallas’ training camp after spending two years in the USFL. The newest addition to the Cowboys’ roster had a decorated, albeit brief, USFL career. Aubrey was a 2022 All-USFL kicker […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ 2023 offseason has been a busy one, to say the least. Amid Ja Morant’s suspension, a major trade and a few big free agency decisions, the Grizzlies might not be done rounding out their roster for the 2023-2024 NBA season. Marcus Smart and Derrick Rose were added to the Grizzlies’ roster. Tyus […]

Shortly before the 2023 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks had conversations with the Los Angeles Clippers about a potential Paul George trade. With rumors that the Clippers might trade Paul George having largely dissipated, the Knicks’ proposed trade package has been revealed. The Knicks considered offering Obi Toppin, Quentin Grimes, Evan Fournier, and three […]

Pittsburgh Steelers kick returner Gunner Olszewski has something to prove. After losing his job temporarily during the 2022 NFL season, the Steelers special teams player seems to be using any doubters he might have as motivation for the 2023 NFL season. A 2020 First-team All-Pro selection as a member of the New England Patriots, Gunner Olszewski […]

The Atlanta Braves’ three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians might’ve meant more to Spencer Strider than any player. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Strider had dreams of being part of a major-league game in the Guardinas’ home stadium when he was growing. Although his turn in the rotation didn’t come up in Cleveland, the Braves’ […]

Point guard is the Toronto Raptors’ biggest need after losing Fred VanVleet in 2023 NBA free agency. The Raptors signed Dennis Schroder to play the position, but he’s hardly a replacement for the 2022 All-Star. In its attempt to make up for the loss of Fred VanVleet, Toronto reportedly expressed interest in the best restricted […]

The New York Knicks have been relatively quiet during the first week of 2023 NBA free agency. With all of the best free agents off the board, Donte DiVincenzo will be the Knicks’ one significant signing during the offseason. That doesn’t mean there are no more players in free agency who New York should target. […]