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The All-Star break is here as teams around the league take a short break before beginning the second half of the regular season. It’s a time when some teams tend to get hot and make a serious playoff push while others trail behind. On Tuesday, Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker grabbed attention with his claim […]

Buzz and speculation regarding a LeBron James trade remain alive and well, as it’s unclear whether or not he’ll remain with the Los Angeles Lakers in the final year of his contract. With rumors running rampant, it appears the Dallas Mavericks have emerged as the betting favorite to potentially land the four-time NBA champion. Dallas […]

With the Texas Longhorns preparing for the upcoming season, Arch Manning is getting ready to step in as the starting quarterback. Leading up to the season opener in August, Manning revealed that he, along with other family members, receives motivational text messages from his grandfather, Archie Manning. During a guest appearance on “College Sports on […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are hoping star tight end Brock Bowers takes another step in development after having a monster rookie year. In a recent interview, Bowers revealed what he’s learning from some of the legends of the game and what he wants to take from each of George Kittle, Travis Kelce, and Rob Gronkowski […]

The MLB trade deadline is right around the corner, and rumors are buzzing loudly with each passing day. It sounds like the Chicago Cubs might be a team to keep an eye on as there is speculation that the front office could trade one of its top prospects. Insider Jon Morosi shares more details on how […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a wild trade in the middle of last season to acquire superstar Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. It was a move that gave the franchise new life and a much better future outlook for the long term. Now, months later, Steve Nash gives LeBron James props for how […]

Contract extension talks have been ongoing between Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders. With the preseason quickly approaching, a deal has yet to be reached. On Tuesday, the star wideout voiced his frustration with the organization. During a talk with media members, the 29-year-old wide receiver admitted that he feels “disappointed” in the lack of […]

The Houston Astros are 1-5 in their last six games, as the team experienced a little skid right before the MLB All-Star break. It is a tad concerning, however, manager Joe Espada is maintaining positivity for the second half of the regular season. When asked about the recent skid, Astros manager Joe Espada focused more […]

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have one of, if not the longest, rivalries in American sports. However, in recent years, it hasn’t been nearly as competitive as it was in the past. With the Red Sox scorching hot right now and the AL East race close to the wire, New York slugger […]

VJ Edgecombe recently suffered a thumb injury that has kept him out of several Summer League games for the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the rookie guard and the franchise received an inspiring update ahead of the team’s next contest against the Washington Wizards. Reports indicate that Edgecombe, who is 19 years old, was a full participant […]

Al Horford remains available in free agency despite numerous teams showing interest in him. However, rumors are suggesting the former Boston Celtics star is considering retirement rather than continuing his career. During a segment on “NBA Today,” Marc Spears revealed that the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers, along with the Milwaukee Bucks and […]

Garrett Wilson was up for a new contract extension as the 2025-26 season approaches. Rather than letting it draw out, the New York Jets managed to sign the superstar wideout to a new deal. Reports indicate that Wilson, who is 24 years old, agreed to sign a $130 million extension with the Jets, according to […]

Bleacher Report updated its Top 100 All-Time list for NBA players, and the new update has certainly turned some heads. Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was noticeably left out of the Top 10 on the list. Bryant was listed as the No. 11-ranked player by Bleacher Report. Despite being a five-time NBA champion, two-time […]

The Boston Red Sox are red hot entering MLB All-Star Week, as the club is on a 10-game winning streak. With the trade deadline right around the corner, insider Jeff Passan sparked rumors after claiming the franchise will make a deal in the hopes of making a legitimate World Series push. During a guest appearance […]

Former pro quarterback Teddy Bridgewater took his talents back to the high school level to coach at Miami Northwestern. The team won the state championship in Bridgewater’s first year. However, it sounds like the school has slapped Bridgewater with a suspension for paying for players’ expenses. Reports reveal that the 32-year-old former quarterback had posted […]

Summer League is underway as teams get a first look at the incoming rookies before the start of the upcoming season. With excitement brewing for each franchise, it sounds like the Minnesota Timberwolves are especially excited about one key prospect, at least for co-owner Alex Rodriguez. During a guest appearance on “The Hoop Collective,” the […]

The New England Patriots are preparing for the upcoming 2025-26 season with plenty of new faces on the roster and coaching staff. Hopes are high for quarterback Drake Maye, as he is entering the second year of his career. And from the sounds of it, he’s connecting early and often with new wide receiver Stefon […]

The New York Yankees decided to designate veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu for assignment on Wednesday after he was struggling in the majors recently. General manager Brian Cashman finally opened up about what led to the decision. Cashman admitted that the Yankees felt it was best for both the team and LeMahieu to send him down […]

The Boston Red Sox have been without Alex Bregman in the lineup since late May. After suffering a right quad strain, however, it sounds like the star third baseman is nearing a return. During a guest appearance on the WEEI Sports Radio Network, manager Alex Cora revealed that Alex Bregman should return from injury well […]

Teams around the league are preparing for the 2025-26 season with preseason kicking off in August. With speculation surrounding each franchise, it appears that one NFL insider believes the New England Patriots’ offense could be a concern, following a recent column that gave them a low grade. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell ranked the Patriots’ offense 30th […]

In recent weeks, some reports have revealed that the NFL and NFLPA had allegedly been involved in collusion. On Wednesday, it was found that both sides had agreed to keep the collision findings a secret. Reports indicate that the NFL and NFLPA had a confidentiality agreement in place to not inform players of an arbitration […]

Minnesota Vikings’ defensive end Dallas Turner was recently involved in a scam that saw him lose $240,000. Reports indicate that police have identified two suspects during the investigation. Turner, who is 22 years old, was scammed out of $240,000 by someone impersonating a representative at Chase Bank, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team […]

Baltimore Orioles star catcher Adley Rutschman suffered an oblique injury in mid-June that has kept him sidelined for a few weeks now. Although a timeline for his return is unknown, Rutschman did provide an inspiring update regarding his situation. The 27-year-old catcher claimed that his oblique is feeling better, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN […]

The Indiana Pacers suffered a brutal loss in free agency after Myles Turner opted to sign a four-year, $108.9 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. With the club losing its star center, head coach Rick Carlisle opened up about what led to Turner’s departure. During a guest appearance on the “Green Light with Chris Long,” […]

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game is set to kick off on July 15. With the game right around the corner, the league announced that it’s making a major change that will certainly catch the attention of umpires. Reports indicate that MLB will utilize an “automated ball-strike system” in the upcoming All-Star Game, according to Jesse […]

The Indiana Fever are taking on the Golden State Valkyrie on Wednesday in what is a highly anticipated matchup due to Caitlin Clark finally returning from injury. Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton showed his support for Clark and the Fever by making an appearance at the game. Haliburton, who is 25 years old, was shown […]

The WNBA All-Star Game is right around the corner, as the selected All-Stars will participate in a contest on July 19. On Tuesday, the league had captains Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark draft their teams for the upcoming game. However, the two stars surprised everybody with a wild decision to trade coaches. Cheryl Reeve was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just signed Deandre Ayton to a two-year contract worth just over $16 million. He’ll step in as the starting center and have the opportunity to bounce back from an injury-filled season with the Portland Trail Blazers. At the very least, he seems excited about playing alongside Luka Doncic, as Ayton revealed […]

Caitlin Clark is confirmed to finally return from injury in the Indiana Fever’s Wednesday contest against the Golden State Valkyries. In preparation for her return, the phenom point guard was spotted showcasing her quarterback skills. During the Fever’s practice on Tuesday, the 23-year-old guard was tossing around a football with a kid, possibly the son […]

Russell Westbrook is one of the hottest names in free agency right now, as he’s been linked to several teams around the league. However, the latest buzz in the rumor mill is that the Milwaukee Bucks have emerged as a potential landing spot for Westbrook. The New York Knicks and Sacramento Kings were the original […]

The state of Texas was hit hard by devastating flooding that has caused over 100 deaths. It’s an ongoing situation, as many individuals and families have been affected by this horrific natural disaster. Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning made a kind gesture on Tuesday, as reports are that he donated to relief efforts. Manning, who […]

Josh Giddey remains without a new contract as he’s currently a restricted free agent. It’s not clear when he’ll sign a new deal, but the latest rumors suggest he’s likely to head back to the Chicago Bulls. However, he may not receive the $30 million annually that’s been noted by the media in recent weeks. […]

The Chicago Sky suffered a tough 81-79 loss to the Washington Mystics on Tuesday. It’s a loss that keeps Chicago at the bottom of the WNBA rankings, as the team has struggled throughout the season. During the game, Angel Reese was spotted slamming a coach’s clipboard in frustration, as the game wasn’t going the way […]

The Denver Nuggets recently traded for veteran center Jonas Valanciunas to serve as a backup behind Nikola Jokic. However, since the deal was announced, it’s been surrounded by mystery, as Valanciunas verbally agreed to play for Panathinaikos in Greece. Valanciunas recently opened up about the situation, but his comments made it all the more confusing. […]

The state of Texas has suffered from massive floods, causing destruction with over 100 confirmed deaths. It’s a true natural disaster that has the country sending help to Texas to help. With reports still providing updates of what’s going on, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg sent a heartfelt message to families and individuals who have […]

Teams across the NBA are participating in the Summer League, giving the incoming rookies and prospects a chance to get accustomed to the professional level and train for the upcoming season. Unfortunately, it sounds like Philadelphia 76ers’ top pick VJ Edgecombe went down with a concerning injury ahead of the team’s game against the Oklahoma […]

Sometimes it’s fun to look back and see what could have been. That was something ESPN recently did in a column featuring current and former executives sharing inside stories about what it’s like working in the front office. One portion of the column revealed that former Boston Red Sox executive Jed Hoyer revealed the team […]

With the St. Louis Cardinals in the mix of the NL Central, the organization decided to call up its top-ranked prospect to Triple-A. This decision led to making franchise history, as the team hopes he continues to improve as he develops at the Triple-A level. Reports indicate that the Cardinals promoted shortstop/second baseman JJ Wetherholt […]

The New York Knicks hired Mike Brown as head coach after falling short in the playoffs in three consecutive seasons under Tom Thibodeau. With Brown in charge, leading the show, team President Leon Rose sent him a “championship” welcome to the organization. Brown, who is 47 years old, was officially named the Knicks’ head coach […]