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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 […]

Update: The Dodgers have officially called up James Outman in a flurry of moves that saw Kike Hernandez placed on IL and Justin Wrobleski optioned. The Dodgers recalled OF James Outman, selected the contract of RHP Julian Fernández, optioned LHP Justin Wrobleski and placed IF/OF Kiké Hernández on the injured list with left elbow inflammation. […]

Myles Turner officially signed his new four-year, $107 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Reports indicate that the official deal does not include a sign-and-trade scenario with the Indiana Pacers. Although a sign-and-trade would have been preferable for Indiana, the Bucks were able to land the 29-year-old center without having to give up […]

Veteran center Jaxson Hayes is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year contract. It’s a deal that has Hayes returning to L.A. for at least one more season, where he’ll likely serve as the backup behind Deandre Ayton. On Monday, more details were revealed regarding Hayes’ contract. Reports indicate that the 25-year-old center […]

Tyrese Haliburton suffered a brutal Achilles injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. It was a bitter ending for the star point guard and the Indiana Pacers as the franchise lost the championship while Haliburton had to come back from a serious injury. On Monday, reports confirmed he’ll be out for the entire 2025-26 […]

The relationship between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers has seemingly been on the rocks this offseason. With the future Hall of Famer in the final year of his contract, his future with the club is up in the air. NBA insider Brian Windhorst opened up about what’s going on in L.A. and hinted […]

Patrick Mahomes has been one of, if not the best, quarterbacks in the league for several years. That title used to belong to Tom Brady before he retired in 2023. On Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback revealed that Brady has been giving him advice while the two have been building a relationship. During a […]

The New York Yankees lost a tough one to the New York Mets on Friday, failing to earn the win on July 4th in a 6-5 loss. Marcus Stroman was on the mound, finishing the game with four strikeouts through 5.0 innings pitched and allowing seven hits, a walk, and three earned runs. After the […]

Shohei Ohtani is pitching once again after not taking the mound all of last season. Since his return, the Los Angeles Dodgers have taken it slow with the superstar two-way player, as longevity is the goal. On Friday, manager Dave Roberts revealed how many innings he plans to have Ohtani pitch in his next outing. […]

The Seattle Mariners took on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, earning a huge 6-0 win. Star catcher Cal Raleigh stole the show yet again after recording his 35th home run of the season. His amazing feat made MLB history, as he is now in rare company alongside the likes of Babe Ruth and Ken Griffey […]

Spencer Rattler is currently in a quarterback camp battle with Tyler Shough for the starting job for the New Orleans Saints. However, this isn’t the first time Rattler has been in competition for a starting role, as he competed against Caleb Williams during their time together with the Oklahoma Sooners. When asked about it, Rattler […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers officially traded Isaac Okoro in exchange for Lonzo Ball. It’s a move that gives the team more depth in the point guard position behind Darius Garland. Days after the trade was made, Lonzo finally opened up about what it means to be in Cleveland. During a guest appearance on the “What an […]

The relationship between the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James has been a tad rocky this offseason, as the organization has made it clear they plan to build for the future more so than a title run next season. With the rumor mill buzzing, James went viral on Friday after making an appearance at the […]

The New York Knicks hired Mike Brown as head coach after moving on from Tom Thibodeau. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets have Jordi Fernandez as head coach, who just wrapped up his first year with the organization. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst shared a full-circle tale about the Brown and Fernandez well before they were both head coaches […]

Although Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are no longer teammates, the two of them seemingly still have a good relationship with one another. On Friday morning, Doncic took the time to post a hilarious comment on the Dallas Mavericks guard’s social media post. Kyrie Irving posted a picture of himself on Instagram standing on the […]

Players around the league are being named to the All-Star team with the MLB All-Star Game right around the corner. However, Cincinnati Reds’ shortstop Elly De La Cruz was somehow not named the starter for the NL. Fans jumped on social media and shared their surprised reactions. New York Mets star Francisco Lindor was named […]

When the Boston Celtics won the NBA title in the 2023-24 season, the franchise invited Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen to attend. The team’s former big three celebrated with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the rest of the team after Boston won its 18th title, the most in league history. However, the Celtics […]

The San Antonio Spurs found a new exciting guard in Dylan Harper, who will be playing alongside Victor Wembanayama for the long haul. However, his former college teammate at Rutgers, Ace Bailey, landed with the Utah Jazz in the NBA Draft. Rumors suggested that Utah was not a preferred destination for Bailey, as the 18-year-old […]

The Chicago Bears are preparing for the upcoming season with Caleb Williams entering Year 2 of his career and Ben Johnson serving as head coach. Expectations are high due to the potential on the team, and it sounds like Williams is displaying that talent early on in camp. Rumors suggest that the 23-year-old quarterback is […]

Stephen Curry is one of the all-time greats in NBA history. He’s credited for changing how the game is played, as he’s the most dominant three-point shooter we’ve ever seen. However, a former teammate of his recently opened up about what it’s like to play alongside Curry. His complaint led to many Golden State Warriors […]

The Indiana Fever won the Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday night after defeating the Minnesota Lynx 74-59. It is Indiana’s first time ever winning the in-season tournament that was established in 2021. After the victory, Caitlin Clark went viral, shotgunning a beer in celebration with her team. Clark was spotted downing a beer in celebration with […]

The New York Knicks have officially hired Mike Brown as head coach to replace Tom Thibodeau. With a new coach in place, the organization is now trying to find ways to fill Brown’s staff. Reports indicate that the front office is eying one of the league’s top assistants, but there seems to be a hurdle […]

The New York Jets are set to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1 of the 2025-26 season. It’s a highly anticipated contest, as Aaron Rodgers will face off against his former team and teammate, Sauce Gardner. The star cornerback recently opened up about the upcoming matchup and revealed why he’s so excited to […]

Contract negotiations have been ongoing between the Pittsburgh Steelers and superstar edge rusher TJ Watt. With the deal not yet complete, there has been some speculation that a trade could be at play if the two sides can’t reach an agreement. In terms of what type of deal Watt is looking for, one insider reveals […]

The Dallas Mavericks organization recently held its Mavs Academy Hoop Camp to kick off the summer, offering a fun environment for kids to come and learn the fundamentals of basketball with players on the team. During the event, No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg made an appearance and went out of his way to do something […]

The Charlotte Hornets managed to maintain a core piece of the roster in free agency on Tuesday. Reports indicate that backup point guard Tre Mann is here to stay with the organization and is likely to remain as a key option off the bench behind LaMelo Ball. Mann is signing a three-year, $24 million contract […]

Yordan Alvarez has been out with injury since early May after it was revealed he had suffered a fracture in his hand. Expectations were for the Houston Astros star to make his return soon; however, it appears there was a setback that will likely concern the fan base. Reports indicate that the 28-year-old slugger experienced […]

The next World Baseball Classic isn’t until 2026, but teams around the world are beginning to create their rosters for the upcoming tournament. Team USA has already named Aaron Judge as the captain for the upcoming tournament, while other nations are beginning to name their players. San Diego Padres star Manny Machado is one player […]