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This weekend’s two-game London series between St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs has serious playoff implications. Both teams have a chance to rebound from a losing record in the first half of the 2023 MLB season to win the National League’s weakest division. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol is certainly not giving up hope, despite St. […]

Melvin Gordon is one of the biggest names still available in 2023 NFL free agency. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Gordon finds himself in a situation that many running backs are experiencing—they aren’t getting offers that they believe are commensurate with their past production. Melvin Gordon is well aware that running backs are viewed around […]

Players selected in the second round of the NFL Draft usually sign their rookie contracts without much attention. The Pittsburgh Steelers have changed that with one of their 2023 second-round picks. Less than two months after selecting defensive tackle Keeanu Benton with the No. 49 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Steelers gave […]

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred ruffled some feathers with his initial remarks about the “reverse boycott” by Oakland Athletics fans on June 13. Over a week later, Manfred is clarifying his comments about the Athletics fans’ protest of ownership and the team’s impending move to Las Vegas. The Athletics more than tripled their average attendance with […]

The betting odds for the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft have changed, yet again. Shortly before the NBA Draft is set to start, Brandon Miller is the favorite over Scoot Henderson to be taken second after presumptive No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama. The odds for the No. 2 pick have […]

Myles Turner and Buddy Hield have been Indiana Pacers’ teammates since the 2022 NBA trade deadline, but neither player can seem to escape the shadow of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers have been linked to either Turner or Hield in trade rumors for multiple years. The cycle continued shortly before the 2023 NBA Draft […]

Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan had one of the franchise’s best pitching performances in recent memory Thursday afternoon. Ryan tossed a complete-game shutout in the Twins’ 6-0 win over the Boston Red Sox. It had been more than five years since a Minnesota pitcher threw a complete game or a shutout. Joe Ryan was utterly […]

Former NFL star and Denver Broncos Super Bowl champion Bill Romanowski finds himself in hot water. Bill Romanowski and his wife, Julie Romanowski, are the targets of a civil complaint filed by the United States Department of Justice. The couple is being sued for more than $15 million. The Department of Justice claims that Romanowski […]

Assuming the Portland Trail Blazers keep the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, it’s been assumed that the team would take either Brandon Miller or Scoot Henderson. With the Blazers set to go on the clock in just a few hours, it’s at least possible that Portland could go in a completely different […]

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t only focused on winning a Super Bowl with his new team this summer. Aaron Rodgers is also advocating for the legalization of mushrooms and other psychedelics. The Jets’ star spoke Wednesday in Denver at Psychedelic Science 2023, the largest conference on psychedelics in history. Aaron Rodgers gave a […]

The New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers shouldn’t get their hopes up about a potential Paul George trade. Despite rumors that the Los Angeles Clippers have been gauging Paul George’s trade value, the All-Star appears to be staying put. The Blazers’ attempt to send the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft to […]

The Boston Red Sox made several roster moves Thursday morning. The most significant among them was the decision to place Red Sox right fielder Alex Verdugo on the bereavement list. Red Sox catcher Reese McGuire also won’t be available in the near future because he was added to the 10-day injured list with an oblique […]

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has been criticized for many of his decision, perhaps most notably for not punishing any of the Houston Astros’ players who were involved in the team’s sign-stealing scandal. More than three years after Astros players admitted to banging on a trash can to notify hitters what pitch was coming, Manfred has […]

When is Tyson Fury’s next fight? The boxer suggested that answer will be revealed soon. Amid rumors that Tyson Fury might fight Oleksandr Usyk or Jon Jones, the heavyweight boxer teased an upcoming announcement on Instagram. Fury and Usyk were in talks to fight at Wembley Stadium in April, but the two sides couldn’t come […]

Kristaps Porzingis is going from maybe the worst team in the NBA to the Eastern Conference favorite. The Boston Celtics have the best 2024 NBA Finals odds amid the news that the team is on the verge of completing a trade for Kristaps Porzingis. The Los Angeles Clippers and Washington Wizards are also involved in […]

UPDATE: The Celtics’ three-team deal for Kristaps Porzingis has reportedly “fallen apart.” The Clippers raised concerns about Malcom Brogdon’s injury status. The Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers and Washington Wizards are reportedly on the verge of a blockbuster trade. The highlights of the proposed trade include Kristaps Porzingis going to the Celtics, Marcus Morris and the No. 30 […]

The Portland Blazers are running out of time to trade the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. There has been some speculation the Toronto Raptors could be a trade partner for Portland, but Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer reported that the Blazers don’t want to trade their first-round pick for Pascal Siakam or […]

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan isn’t putting a limit on the team’s potential with quarterback Derek Carr now in the fold. Jordan is setting his expectations high, hoping to lead the Saints to Super Bowl LVIII in the 2023 NFL season. Cameron Jordan doesn’t simply think that Carr was the missing piece that […]

Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway has been suspended for the first three games of the 2023-2024 season. Penny Hardaway’s suspension is the result of recruiting violations that were determined by a Division I Committee on Infractions panel. The Memphis basketball program agreed to self-imposed penalties last year. The NCAA’s panel determined that Memphis basketball coaches […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George might have to be added to the list of superstars who could realistically be traded in the 2023 NBA offseason. Teams believe that the Clippers are trying to measure Paul George’s trade value, at the very least, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. It appears that Los Angeles might […]

An important piece of the Denver Nuggets’ NBA Finals run is headed for free agency. Nuggets guard Bruce Brown is declining his $6.8 million player option, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Tuesday was the deadline for Brown to pick up his option and remain under contract for another season. Bruce Brown has said he […]

If Damian Lillard is telling the Portland Trail Blazers how to improve the team, he’s not sharing those ideas publicly. The Blazers have big decisions to make regarding the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and Jerami Grant’s free agency. Lillard isn’t revealing in what direction he hopes Portland goes. It’s no secret […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is showing support for his former teammate. In response to a tweet that recognized James Harden’s influence on the NBA, Durant echoed the sentiment, noting that Harden is one of the most influential players in league history. Kevin Durant didn’t just praise Harden. The Suns’ star seemingly lamented the fact […]

Whether he signs with the New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans or another team, DeAndre Hopkns is sending a message to his future teammates. Amid his free agency tour, Hopkins promised on Twitter that he’ll make life easier for whichever wide receiver group he joins. The Arizona Cardinals released DeAndre Hopkins in May after months of […]

In light of Kyler Murray’s injury, Colt McCoy is prepared to be the Arizona Cardinals’ starting quarterback in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season. Murray is recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered in December, and it’s unknown when he will be ready to play for the Cardinals. It leaves McCoy as the […]

The Miami Heat should not trade Jimmy Butler or Bam Adebayo. This is a fairly obvious take to anyone who watched the 2023 NBA Playoffs and saw the Heat come within a few victories of winning the championship. Maybe the Portland Trail Blazers missed the Heat’s run to the Finals, considering the team is reportedly […]

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol isn’t giving up on his team’s chances of making the playoffs. Despite the White Sox’ slow start and unimpressive 31-43 record, the White Sox are only 5.5 games out of first place in the AL Central. Grifol’s optimistic attitude, however, isn’t exactly being welcomed by the entire fan base. […]

From Damian Lillard to Bradley Beal, the Miami Heat have been linked to a few superstars since being eliminated from the 2023 NBA Finals. What do all of the trade rumors mean for Miami’s offseason plans? Not much, according to Heat President Pat Riley. Pat Riley spoke with reporters Tuesday about the Heat’s 2023 season […]

US Open champion Wyndham Clark sure seems to be enjoying his victory. Shortly after winning his first major golf tournament, Clark was spotted chugging alcohol out of the 2023 US Open championship trophy. Wyndham Clark’s 2023 US Open championship celebration took place at Delilah in Los Angeles. Someone poured alcohol into the trophy, and Clark […]

All of the Zion Williamson trade rumors seem to be a sign that the New Orleans Pelicans and their young star aren’t quite on the same page. There has been tension between the Pelicans and Williamson over the superstar’s rehabilitation process from the injuries that have dominated his NBA career, according to The Athletic. The […]

Virtually all of the trade rumors involving the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat feature Damian Lillard going to South Beach. A new report suggests that the Blazers have other plans. They are instead hoping to pry a star-level player away from the Heat. Could Portland actually trade for Bam Adebayo? It’s a scenario that […]

The Philadelphia 7ers have long been viewed as a possible trade partner for the Portland Trail Blazers if they ever decide to pull the trigger on a Damian Lillard trade. Count ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins among those who want to see the Sixers trade for Damian Lillard, pairing him alongside Joel Embiid. It would be worth […]

The Texas Rangers appear to be a legitimate World Series contender with six weeks left until the 2023 MLB trade deadline. One or two significant Rangers trades could help Texas get over the hump and finally win their first championship in franchise history. The Rangers have a championship-caliber offense, leading MLB in runs scored. It’s […]

The New York Mets’ 2023 offseason spending spree has not yielded the results that the team had hoped it would. With the halfway mark of the season fast approaching, the Mets are under .500 and no threat to the Atlanta Braves in the NL East. In order for the Mets to achieve their championship aspirations, […]

Ever since it was reported that the New Orleans Pelicans had interest in moving up to select Scoot Henderson in the 2023 NBA Draft, there’s been speculation that Zion Williamson could be traded for the No. 2 or No. 3 overall pick. Because the Charlotte Hornets and Portland Blazers own those draft picks, it only […]

The United States Women’s National Team has received some serious injury news ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn won’t compete in the women’s soccer tournament because of a right foot injury. The devastating USWNT injury news comes five weeks before the Americans are scheduled to start their Women’s World […]

The Cleveland Guardians are calling up one of their top prospects from the minor leagues. After the Guardians designated catcher Mike Zunino for assignment, Cleveland will add Bo Naylor to the major-league roster. Bo Naylor is the No. 3 ranked prospect in the Guardians farm system and the No. 45 ranked prospect in all of […]

Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams got back on track Friday with a scoreless ninth inning in the team’s 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was Williams’ first appearance since the Brewers’ 7-5 loss against the Minnesota Twins Tuesday, during which he blew his first save of the 2023 season. The win was big for […]

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas hopes that the team has finally reached rock bottom. Mikolas took the loss for the Cardinals in their 6-1 defeat against the New York Mets Friday night. It extended St. Louis’ losing streak to six games, giving it an abysmal 27-43 record in the 2023 season. Miles Mikolas […]