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West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins is in trouble again, this time after reportedly being charged with a DUI Friday in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh police arrested Huggins after they noticed his SUV was in the middle of the road blocking traffic at around 8:30 p.m. ET, according to WV MetroNews. It’s Bob Huggins’ second DUI arrest. […]

The Phoenix Suns have been viewed as a potential Kyle Kuzma suitor during the 2023 NBA free agency. With Kyle Kuzma set to hit the open market, it’s looking less and less likely that the forward will end up playing alongside Kevin Durant and Devin Booker next season. Kuzma plans on opting out of his […]

Don’t expect the Atlanta Hawks to trade one of their two best players in the 2023 NBA offseason. The Hawks aren’t actively shopping either Trae Young or Dejounte Murray, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. The Hawks aren’t interested in any Trae Young trade conversations, Fischer reports. Atlanta doesn’t consider Murray to be untouchable, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays will have to strongly consider being aggressive at the 2023 MLB trade deadline. In doing so, at least one marquee name on the Blue Jays’ roster could end up finishing the 2023 season on another team. No, the Blue Jays shouldn’t become 2023 MLB trade deadline sellers. Expectations are too high […]

It might not be long before the New Jersey Devils and Timo Meier agree to a long-term contract. The Devils are focused on locking up Meier after inking Jesper Brett to an eight-year, $63 million contract, according to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun. Timo Meier’s contract with the Devils is also expected to be for eight […]

Los Angeles Angeles star Shohei Ohtani is the new MLB odds leader to become the 2023 home run king. With +390 odds at FanDuel Sportsbook, Ohanti is the favorite to hit the most home runs in the 2023 MLB season. It marks a dramatic shift from two weeks ago when New York Yankees slugger Aaron […]

The Cleveland Guardians have some big decisions to make ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. Should the Guardians become sellers or buyers? If Cleveland chooses the former, there could be multiple Guardians players who draw serious interest from baseball’s contenders. It’s a complicated question for the Guardians. Cleveland’s overall record, place in the standings […]

There’s been speculation that Victor Wembanyama won’t be part of the San Antonio Spurs 2023 NBA Summer League plans. That might not necessarily be the case when it comes to the presumptive No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. A new report suggests that Wembanyama could join the Spurs for Summer League in Las […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox in extra innings Thursday was a victory that the team sorely needed. Dodgers third baseman Chris Taylor tied the game with a sixth-inning grand slam. After neither team produced a run in four straight innings, Dodgers’ first baseman Freddie Freeman delivered a game-winning single […]

The Minnesota Twins sit atop the AL, but concerns remain about the team’s lineup. The Twins’ lineup leads MLB with 707 strikeouts and a 27% strikeout rate, prompting questions about the future of hitting coach David Popkins. Despite those concerns and a disappointing season from shortstop Carlos Correa, it sounds like there won’t be any […]

The United States Men’s National Team defeated Mexico 3-0 in Thursday’s Concacaf Nations League semifinal, but the victory came at a cost. USMNT stars Weston McKennie and Sergino Dest received red cards, ruling them out for Sunday’s Concacaf Nations League final against Canada. Following the victory, interim USMNT manager BJ Callaghan—soon to be replaced as […]

The Chicago White Sox should be the biggest sellers at the 2023 MLB trade deadline. With plenty of brand names that could offer help to contenders, the White Sox have a chance to reload their farm system and start the rebuilding process. It would be prudent for the White Sox to decide well before the […]

Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask are in a battle to become the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ starting quarterback for the 2023 NFL season. The competition is undergoing at Buccaneers’ minicamp, but head coach Todd Bowles doesn’t plan on solidifying the depth chart anytime soon. A final Baker Mayfield-Kyle Trask decision probably won’t be made until very […]

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred isn’t endearing himself to fans of the Oakland Athletics with the team on the precipice of moving to Las Vegas. The commissioner said he felt sorry for Athletics’ fans, though he seemingly placed the blame on Oakland for the franchise’s likely Las Vegas relocation. “I do not like this outcome,” Rob […]

The Toronto Raptors have made two more coaching hires. Washington Wizards assistant Pat Delany and Golden State Warriors assistant Jama Mahlalela are joining the staff of new Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The additions could be telling about the direction of the organization. The Raptors replaced Nick Nurse, a championship-winning […]

The Atlanta Falcons are getting ready to have a big 2023 NFL season. Just ask Falcons wide receiver Drake London, who was brimming with confidence at Falcons minicamp. The Falcons went 7-10 in Drake London’s rookie season, finishing in last place in the AFC South. There are higher expectations for the Falcons in the 2023 […]

Add Chicago Bulls guard Zach Lavine to the ever-growing list of potential trade candidates in the 2023 NBA offseason. The Bulls have started to gauge trade interest for LaVine, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer. A Zach LaVine trade is far from certain to happen in 2023, though it’s a situation that certainly bears monitoring. […]

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is widely regarded as one of the best offensive minds in the NFL. Considering what 49ers tight end George Kittle recently had to say, Shanahan’s genius might be underappreciated. Kittle told The Ringer’s Kevin Clark and Steven Ruiz on the “Slow News Day” podcast that Shanahan will sometimes call […]

The Golden State Warriors are considering a trade in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, according to multiple reports. The exact nature of a potential Warriors’ 2023 NBA Draft trade, however, seems to be unclear. The latest update suggests that Golden State could trade out of the first round altogether. The Warriors are […]

The New York Yankees will almost assuredly be buyers at the 2023 MLB trade deadline. In the middle of just about every summer, the Yankees make multiple trades to increase their chances of winning the World Series. Given New York’s struggles and its position well out of first place in the AL East, a few […]

There is still plenty of confusion about the PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger. That doesn’t just go for golf fans. Some of the best golfers in the world, like reigning U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick, aren’t sure how the new deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf is going to work. “The whole thing is […]

The Chicago Bears are hoping to provide quarterback Justin Fields with much better protection in the 2023 NFL season. Part of that includes keeping offensive lineman Tevin Jenkins on the field. Jenkins was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury before the end of last season, but he appears to be ready to go […]

St. Louis Cardinals Nolan Arenado third baseman didn’t dance around the issue after the team’s latest devastating loss. After losing to the San Franciso Giants and falling to 27-42 in 2023, the Cardinals simply are not a good baseball team. It’s a reality that Arenado seemingly can’t ignore. The Cardinals couldn’t hold onto a 5-3 […]

The 2023 MLB season has been a complete nightmare for the St. Louis Cardinals. A consistent contender featuring a pair of perennial All-Stars in the middle of the lineup, St. Louis was expected to compete for its fifth-straight playoff berth. Instead, the Cardinals have been the National League’s worst team with just four weeks left […]

The Texas Tech football program will be honoring both Mike Leach and Kliff Kingsbury early in the 2023 college football season. The school announced that the former Texas Tech football coaches will be inducted into its Hall of Fame and Hall of Honor. Mike Leach and Kliff Kingsbury will receive the honor on Sept. 29, […]

The Los Angeles Angels have boasted top-tier star power for several years, but it hasn’t turned into much team success. That finally appears to be changing after a mediocre start to the Angels’ 2023 season, and it should result in Los Angeles having several players named to the MLB All-Star Game. The Angels are 38-31 […]

Selecting Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft will be the San Antonio Spurs’ biggest move of the offseason. Don’t be surprised if acquiring Chris Paul is second on San Antonio’s list. Whether it happens through a trade or free agency, the Spurs have a strong chance to feature […]

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander passed on earning a $700,000 workout bonus by skipping Packers’ voluntary workouts. Alexander did show up and participate at the Packers’ mandatory minicamp Tuesday, seemingly unfazed by forfeiting nearly three-quarters of a million dollars. During his time with the Packers, Jaire Alexander has proven to be one of the […]

The Chicago White Sox have been the American League’s biggest disappointment in the 2023 MLB season. That doesn’t mean every player on the roster has fallen below expectations. While a couple of White Sox players have been dreadful, others have been more than good enough to participate in the 2023 MLB All-Star Game. There will […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray might’ve seen the team’s 2023 NBA Finals run coming. Shortly after the Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat to win their first-ever championship, an old tweet of Murray’s resurfaced. Murray didn’t specifically predict a Nuggets’ NBA Finals win, but he seemed confident that much better days were ahead. Jamal Murray’s tweet […]

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback JC Jackson offered a promising injury update on the first day of mandatory minicamp. Jackson indicated that he expects to be ready to participate in Chargers’ training camp. The JC Jackson injury update comes seven months after he underwent knee surgery. Jackson said that he is scheduled to meet with his […]

New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner isn’t ready to give up on rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe. Despite Volpe’s poor results at the plate in the 2023 MLB season, Hal Steinbrenner told reporters at a press conference Tuesday that the Yankees haven’t had any discussions about sending Volpe to Triple-A. “I’ve had zero conversations about that,” […]

The Denver Broncos signed Frank Clark in part to be an injury replacement, according to Sean Payton. The Broncos coach told reporters Tuesday that Baron Browning’s injury played a role in Denver’s signing of the three-time Pro Bowl selection. The Broncos agreed to sign Frank Clark to a one-year contract worth $5.5 million less than […]

Chase Claypool’s first full season with the Chicago Bears isn’t off to an ideal start. Claypool wasn’t able to participate in practice during the first day of the Bears’ mandatory minicamp. The Bears’ 2022 midseason pickup was sidelined with a couple of injuries. Chase Claypool’s injuries don’t seem to be of much concern to the […]

The New Orleans Saints are considering signing a former first-round draft pick to play in front of Derek Carr. The Saints hosted center Billy Price for a visit Monday, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. The Saints appear to be attempting to give Derek Carr as much protection as possible for the 2023 NFL season. […]

The Denver Nuggets’ 2023 championship run highlights an encouraging trend that’s occurred in the NBA over the last half-decade: no longer do only a handful of teams enter each season with a realistic chance of winning the title. The Nuggets are the fifth team in the last five years to win the championship. Don’t be shocked […]

The Denver Nuggets’ 2023 NBA Championship parade is sure to be a raucous one. The Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat Monday in Game 5 of the 2023 NBA Finals, claiming their first title in franchise history. The team will waste no time celebrating among the fans. The Nuggets 2023 championship parade date, time and route […]

The Miami Heat’s 2023 NBA Finals run ended with a 94-89 Game 5 loss against the Denver Nuggets Monday night. It was a disappointing finish to a historic postseason for the Heat, which became the second No. 8 seed in history to reach the NBA Finals. After upsetting the Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks and […]

One year after making Paolo Banchero the top overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic have to be ecstatic with their decision. Banchero won the 2023 NBA Rookie of the Year award, leading the Magic to their best record in three years. After a strong first year, Banchero is intent on achieving […]