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NFL owners voted on the proposal to ban the tush push play that’s become controversial due to the Philadelphia Eagles’ perfecting it. On Wednesday, the voting revealed that the play will not be banned after all, despite numerous reporters claiming otherwise. However, new reports indicate that a heated altercation took place during the meeting after […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a 114-88 Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. It was a close contest in the first half, but OKC was just too much for Minnesota in the second half. Regardless, many have criticized the officiating crew for allegedly favoring Oklahoma City in the first […]

Shortstop Carlos Correa and outfielder Byron Buxton were sent to the injured list after the two collided into each other in a May 15 contest when the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-0. Both players suffered a concussion, and now the club has received a mixed bag of updates for Buxton and Correa. Reports […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder took Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 on Tuesday. However, the contest was ridiculed throughout, as many complained about the officiating of the game, especially with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who seemingly had some favorable calls. The questionable officiating allegedly led to one official to call […]

Expectations are high for the Washington Commanders after quarterback Jayden Daniels emerged as a star in his rookie year. With training camp around the corner, however, some concerns are growing around Terry McLaurin after the veteran wide receiver was a no-show at practice. Although he was a full participant in recent practices, McLaurin’s absence on […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been on the struggle bus to begin the season as the team owns a 16-33 record, and is 13 games behind the first-placed Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. Things went from bad to worse on Wednesday when news dropped that Paul Skenes’ co-star in the pitching rotation will get surgery […]

The Indiana Fever are taking on the Atlanta Dream in their second game of the season. After defeating the Chicago Sky 93-58 in the season opener, Indiana hopes to begin the year 2-0. However, many are complaining about the referees in Tuesday’s contest, that even had Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend react on social media. With the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Game 1 matchup in the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. It’s a highly anticipated contest, as we’ll see plenty of talent on the court late in the playoffs. Leading into the game, OKC head coach Mark Daigneault shared the one key detail […]

Concerns have been festering around Juan Soto as New York Mets fans question the effort the star slugger is giving on the field. It’s drawn plenty of takes from talking heads, as numerous individuals believe something is off with Soto. Former MLB player Pedro Martinez entered the chat but chose to defend Soto instead. Martinez, […]

The Indiana Fever are set to take on the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday after winning their season opener 93-58 over the Chicago Sky. Caitlin Clark is expected to play, however, teammate Sophie Cunningham is ruled out for this contest. Cunningham, who is 28 years old, won’t be playing against the Dream as she’s ruled out […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. They’ve been largely successful thanks to the brilliant play of Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle. However, Randle received an interesting comparison to LeBron James hours before tip-off. During a segment of the NBA […]

The Dallas Cowboys hope to bounce back from an abysmal 7-10 record last season, as the team missed out on the playoffs for the first time since the 2021 season. After making some notable moves this offseason, ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky reveals his one concern about the roster. During a segment of the NFL on ESPN, […]

NFL owners are voting on numerous possible rule changes for the next season and beyond on May 20 and 21. One of the topics at hand is the decision to allow players in the league to participate in the flag football event in the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics. The league voted unanimously and approved the […]

The playoff series between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics ended after New York pulled off a 119-81 Game 6 win on Friday. After the franchise punched its ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals, the players received a much-deserved break. During that time, Karl-Anthony Towns was spotted at a New York Yankees-New York Mets […]

The NFL released the full schedule for the 2025-26 season, and the Cincinnati Bengals are scheduled for four primetime games. One of which is against the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens, which marks the fourth consecutive season in which these two teams will face off in a primetime game. Quarterback Joe Burrow reacted to the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals took Game 1 of a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers with a dominant 11-4 win on Monday night. Not only was the offense on fire throughout the contest, but the pitchers were lighting up Detroit all night. Sonny Gray recently spoke about his performance on the mound and revealed his […]

The St. Louis Cardinals made some adjustments to the order during their series against the Detroit Tigers. Star third baseman Nolan Arenado is no longer in the clean-up spot and is now hitting out of the six-hole. In his first game batting out of that spot, St. Louis earned an 11-4 win over Detroit. It’s […]

The New York Yankees are making a change to the starting rotation, which should generate some extra help for Carlos Rodon. With him, Nathan Eovaldi, and Max Fried leading the way, manager Aaron Boone is inserting another pitcher into the mix. Reports indicate that Ryan Yarbrough, who has been going back and forth between the […]

Earlier in the offseason, the NFL decided to table the voting on the controversial tush push play designed and perfected by the Philadelphia Eagles. The Green Bay Packers have seemingly led the charge for a change to be made, and it sounds like the franchise offered a new proposal on Monday. With the league set […]

The New York Knicks are set to take on the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals in what should be a stellar matchup. With the stakes as high as ever, TNT announced that it will be having Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green join the broadcast. Over the years, the TNT Halftime crew featuring […]

The Philadelphia 76ers managed to win the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Since winning that selection, the club has been hot in the rumor mill, as some expect the front office to trade the pick for a veteran star. However, recent reports indicate that may not be the case. 76ers insider […]

The New England Patriots are coming off a season in which they recorded a 4-13 record. With the offseason midway through, the club hopes for more success in the future. The past is the past, and head coach Mike Vrabel made that extremely clear in a recent comment. In the first episode of “Forged in […]

It’s been a rough go for the Jacksonville Jaguars of late, but the franchise still seemingly believes in quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Heading into the 2025-26 season, expectations are high after the franchise hired Liam Coen as head coach and drafted wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter in the NFL Draft. But it appears the pressure is on […]

The New York Knicks managed to reach the Eastern Conference Finals after eliminating the Boston Celtics in a 119-81 Game 6 win. Before that series kicked off, many talking heads, including ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, picked Boston to advance over New York. However, that’s not quite how it played out, and Knicks fans are letting everyone […]

The Boston Celtics were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs after suffering a 119-81 Game 6 loss to the New York Knicks. Injuries were the story for Boston, as Jaylen Brown was dealing with a knee problem since the latter portion of the regular season. Additionally, losing Jayson Tatum to an Achilles tear didn’t help either. […]

The Cincinnati Reds were forced to place right-handed pitcher Hunter Greene on the injured list after he sustained a groin injury in early May. Since then, the club has been without one of its top pitchers. However, on Monday, manager Terry Francona shared an inspiring update on Greene’s status. During a guest appearance on MLB […]

Game 1 between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers is set to tip off on Wednesday in what is a highly anticipated Eastern Conference Finals matchup. It’s a historic rivalry that reignited this time a year ago when Indiana eliminated New York in a 130-109 victory in a Game 7 contest. Leading up to […]

The Dallas Mavericks ended a 2024-25 season filled with drama after general manager Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. In a wild turn of events, Dallas ended up winning the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. After everything had played out, head coach Jason Kidd was asked about […]

The rumor mill is buzzing about the Milwaukee Bucks as star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo hinted at possibly demanding a trade this offseason. He has yet to make his decision final, but the club is seemingly preparing for a trade demand. Rumors suggest the organization is taking the next steps in preparation for Antetokounmpo to leave. […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a 121-110 Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, eliminating the Lakers from the NBA Playoffs. With the team now focusing on the offseason, head coach Steve Kerr opened up about his future with the franchise. During a press conference, the 59-year-old head coach admitted that he’s taking it “year-to-year,” […]

Although the Boston Celtics are still in the playoffs with a Game 6 matchup against the New York Knicks on Friday, the club is seemingly gaining attention in the rumor mill. In the midst of Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury, it appears that Boston is doing its due diligence on incoming prospect Cooper Flagg. Insider Kevin […]

The NFL conducts owners meetings every offseason to discuss possible rule changes for the upcoming season. We’ve seen the league make numerous changes already, and it sounds like a big one could be on the way, especially after reports indicate the next owners’ meeting will be focusing on potentially changing the playoff format. In a […]

Since the season came to an end for the Milwaukee Bucks, rumors have been swirling that Giannis Antetokounmpo could demand a trade. Although he has yet to make a final decision, many teams have been rumored to show interest in trading for the 30-year-old forward, with the Golden State Warriors being one of them. However, […]

The New York Yankees are set to take on the New York Mets on Friday, in what is a highly anticipated matchup due to Juan Soto. Soto left the Yankees for the Mets in the offseason after agreeing to a massive 15-year, $765 million contract. Before the start of the contest, one former MLB player […]

The Boston Celtics are trying to keep their playoff hopes alive, as the team needs a win in Game 5 to bring the series against the New York Knicks to 3-2. A loss means elimination, and it appears that guard Derrick White is doing everything in his power to keep them in it. Especially with […]

Expectations are growing for the New England Patriots as the front office continues to build out a roster around young quarterback Drake Maye. Many seem to love the head coaching hire of Mike Vrabel as well, as he’s viewed as a solid coach in the league. However, there are still questions surrounding the front office […]

Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury sent shockwaves through the NBA. Not only will he not return in this year’s playoffs, but he’s likely to miss the entirety of next season as well. Leading up to the Game 5 matchup, New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau sent a heartfelt message to the Boston Celtics star. During […]

The Boston Celtics are in a tough spot heading into Game 5, as they’re down 3-1 in the series to the New York Knicks. What’s even worse is that star forward Jayson Tatum suffered an Achilles injury that forced him to get immediate surgery. On Wednesday, head coach Joe Mazzulla shared an update regarding Tatum’s […]

ESPN’s coverage of the 2025 NFL Draft raised eyebrows after the Tennessee Titans picked Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward No. 1 overall. Longtime analyst Mel Kiper Jr. went on a rant about teams not selecting Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders. His rants caught the attention of Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal, who called out Kiper […]