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The Utah Jazz were rumored to be shopping around guard Jordan Clarkson ahead of the start of NBA free agency. It appears there were no takers, as Clarkson and the franchise are agreeing on a buyout. Clarkson, who is 33 years old, will now become a free agent after agreeing to a contract buyout with […]

The Houston Rockets made some waves after trading for Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. It’s a move that signifies the club is all-in on making a run for a title next season. Now that the deal is done, Durant has finally opened up about the trade while also teasing the fan base a little […]

The Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to a trade on Monday morning, sending Minkah Fitzpatrick to Miami and Jalen Ramsey to Pittsburgh. It’s a deal that reunites Fitzpatrick with his former team, and it appears the move has drawn mixed reactions from both fan bases. Dolphins fans seem happy to acquire the 28-year-old safety, […]

The New Orleans Saints are in the midst of a quarterback battle after Derek Carr announced his retirement this offseason. The front office used a second-round pick on former Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough, and he has a real chance at starting right away. However, starting guard Cesar Ruiz gave his new teammate a reality check […]

The Miami Hurricanes are making moves this offseason, reeling in top prospects left and right. On Friday, the program was able to land another top commitment, this time stealing one away from the Georgia Bulldogs and SMU Mustangs. And it might be all thanks to defensive tackles coach Damione Lewis. Reports indicate that top prospect […]

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce went viral recently after showing off an American flag-themed Speedo. Although many found the images and videos hilarious, former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has a different take. Brown, who is 36 years old, criticized Kelce for displaying himself in a Speedo. The reason is, the former Eagles star […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers hope for bigger and better things after signing Aaron Rodgers to a one-year, $13.65 million contract. It’s been a roller coaster for the franchise in recent years, despite the fact that the team has never fallen under .500 in any season under Mike Tomlin. However, rumors are swirling that Tomlin’s firing could […]

Pitcher Griffin Canning was forced to leave the New York Mets’ 4-0 win over the Atlanta Braves early after suffering an apparent Achilles injury. On Friday, the club received an update regarding Canning’s situation. Reports indicate that the Mets are placing Canning on the 60-day injury list after it was confirmed he suffered a ruptured […]

The Boston Red Sox are set to take on the Toronto Blue Jays in a three-game series over the weekend. However, the club will seemingly be without Marcelo Mayer, as the franchise made a roster move leading up to Game 1 of the series. Reports indicate that the Red Sox have placed Mayer on the […]

Dwyane Wade originally left the Miami Heat after the 2015-16 season before ultimately retiring with the organization in 2019. Now that his playing days are behind him, the three-time NBA champion is spilling the beans about the team’s interest in superstar Kevin Durant over the years. In the latest episode of “The Why Podcast,” hosted […]

Caitlin Clark did not play in the Indiana Fever’s 85-75 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night due to a groin injury. With her status TBD for Friday’s contest against the Dallas Wings, one of her teammates urged Clark to share the load of being the star, which is the opposite of Clark’s […]

In the midst of a busy offseason for the San Francisco 49ers, cornerback Deommodore Lenoir has found himself in legal trouble after getting arrested in a recent incident. Reports indicate that the 25-year-old defensive back allegedly resisted a police officer during an incident involving a firearm, according to Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team and […]

The NBA Draft is underway, and rumors are running rampant as teams around the league jockey for the picks they want. The Boston Celtics have already made two big trades this offseason and are seemingly ready to make more. Speculation is that the front office reached out to the San Antonio Spurs for a trade […]

The Dallas Mavericks have drafted Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. It’s a new era for the franchise, as the front office dealt Luka Doncic away to the Los Angeles Lakers just to luck out and land the top-ranked prospect. However, leading up to the draft, general manager Nico […]

The 2o25 NBA Draft is here, and teams around the league are picking prospects to build the roster for next season and beyond. Rutgers has two top prospects who are projected to be taken within the Top 10 of the draft in Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey. Leading up to the start of the draft, […]

The New York Knicks are still searching for a head coach after firing Tom Thibodeau shortly after the playoff exit. After failing to land an interview with several other head coaches in the league, it appears the franchise is taking a look at a former head coach of the Charlotte Hornets. Reports indicate that James […]

The 2025 NBA Draft kicks off at 8 p.m. EST on Wednesday, and Cooper Flagg is highly expected to be the first pick overall to the Dallas Mavericks. Leading up to the big night, the 6-foot-9 forward revealed the one word he uses to describe his play style. In a sit-down interview with basketball reporter […]

The Dallas Mavericks own the No. 1 pick overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, and expectations are that Cooper Flagg will be the selection. Leading up to the moment of the draft kicking off, Flagg received a special honor in his home state of Maine. Reports indicate that the Governor of Maine, Janet Mills, has […]

The Chicago Sky earned a big win on Tuesday after defeating the Los Angeles Sparks 97-86. Angel Reese put on a memorable performance, finishing with 18 points, 17 rebounds, and six assists. However, nobody is going to remember that night quite like a young WNBA fan who got to share an adorable moment with her […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most talked-about teams in the league right now as the club owns the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Amid speculation that the front office may or may not select Ace Bailey, rumors reveal a possible draft candidate due to Joel Embiid’s injury concerns. Buzz […]

Top pitching prospect Chase Burns made his MLB debut on Tuesday night in the Cincinnati Reds’ 5-4 win over the New York Yankees. Burns displayed major potential, and it sounds like manager Terry Francona is over the moon to have him on the team. During the postgame press conference, Francona raved about the 22-year-old starting […]

The Houston Astros are in first place in the AL West and seem primed for a run in the playoffs so far this season. With the team jockeying for position, rumors are that the club is in contract talks with one of its stars to keep him on the roster long-term. However, it sounds like […]

With the NBA Draft around the corner, speculation grows about which team may draft former Rutgers star Ace Bailey. After declining to work out for any team during the predraft process, it appears Bailey is keeping busy with a special duty that has nothing to do with basketball. On Tuesday, the 18-year-old forward threw the […]

Kristaps Porzingis is on his way out of Boston, as the Celtics have officially traded the 7-foot-2 big man. Reports indicate that he’s heading to the Atlanta Hawks in part of a three-team deal. The Hawks are acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from the Boston Celtics in a trade that includes the Brooklyn Nets, according to insider […]

After initially being one of the biggest acquisitions the Indiana Fever made in the offseason, reports indicate that guard DeWanna Bonner no longer wants to play for the team. Two teams have emerged as preferable trade destinations for the two-time WNBA champion. The two teams in question are the Phoenix Mercury and the Atlanta Dream, […]

Ace Bailey is one of the most talked-about prospects entering the 2025 NBA Draft. The talent seems to be there; however, there are plenty of red flags surrounding the former Rutgers star. Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George recently gave Bailey a word of advice after Bailey canceled his workout with the organization. During the latest […]

The Colorado Rockies placed starting pitcher Kyle Freeland on the injured list on June 15 after he experienced back stiffness. From the sounds of it, Freeland is preparing for a return to the mound soon. Reports indicate that Freeland, who is 32 years old, is aiming to return on Friday and start for the Rockies […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder celebrated their NBA Finals win on Tuesday with a parade. Players and coaches alike were spotted having a good time together and with the fans. Forward Jalen Williams claimed that he was even feeling good after some drinks, despite claiming he was going to originally stick to drinking Shirley Temples. In […]

The Denver Nuggets enter the offseason with the goal of building around superstar center Nikola Jokic to get back to title contention. However, on Tuesday, team president and governor Josh Kroenke brought up a scenario where the organization trades Jokic completely unprompted. While discussing the strategy of acquiring players to continue building the roster, Kroenke […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hot in the rumor mill, as the front office aims to improve the roster around LeBron James and Luka Doncic. There is plenty of speculation that L.A. plans to find an upgrade at center, but the roster still needs help in other key areas as well. For that reason, it […]

Aaron Rodgers is preparing to play as the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and hinted that this could be his final season in the NFL. Once he eventually retires, it sounds like the former four-time MVP Award winner is going to make his life incredibly private. He made that clear during his guest appearance […]

Rumors are ramping up with the NBA Draft kicking off on Wednesday. After some trades have already been finalized, other teams like the Los Angeles Lakers are rumbling around the rumor mill. There has been some speculation that L.A. might be on potentially trading for Kristaps Porzingis from the Boston Celtics. But one insider is […]

The Seattle Mariners are taking on the Minnesota Twins on Monday in the first contest of a four-game series. Outfielder Julio Rodriguez is having himself a day after launching a ball into the second deck for a home run. In the top of the third with one on base, the 24-year-old outfielder went yard, sending […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a big move on Monday before the NBA Draft after agreeing to a contract extension with center Daniel Gafford. It maintains the team’s front-court presence while the front office continues focusing on the upcoming draft. Gafford, who is 26 years old, is signing a three-year contract extension with the Mavericks and […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is near, and the Washington Wizards own the No. 6 pick overall. Rumors are buzzing that the team could be involved in a similar trade situation as they were in the 2023 draft when the organization traded up and selected Bilal Coulibaly. Reports indicate that the Wizards are potentially interested in […]

On Monday, the Cincinnati Reds made the decision to designate third baseman Jeimer Candelario for assignment. It’s unclear exactly when he’ll be brought back to the Majors, as executive Nick Krall opened up about the team’s decision. Krall admitted that since signing Candelario to a three-year, $45 million contract after the 2023 season that it […]

Tyreek Hill hopes to bounce back from a down year a season ago and help the Miami Dolphins get back on top of the AFC East. With the offseason still in full swing, it sounds like Hill had another message for the Buffalo Bills, as he’s seemingly tired of playing against that defense. While on […]

The Houston Rockets pulled off a big trade and landed Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. Now that the 36-year-old forward is in Houston, rumors are that the front office plans to address Fred VanVleet’s contract option. Reports indicate that the Rockets plan to decline VanVleet’s contract option, making him a free agent, according to […]

The Charlotte Hornets own the No. 4 pick overall in the NBA Draft. Rumors are swirling that the organization is open to making some trades this offseason. However, how available is star point guard LaMelo Ball? With rumors running rampant, it appears ESPN’s Shams Charania believes Charlotte should pull the trigger on any massive offer […]