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The Cleveland Cavaliers are preparing for the offseason, and there has been some speculation that the team could trade Darius Garland. However, amid the rumor buzz, the Cavs’ star point guard recently underwent surgery. On Monday, the Cavs announced that the 25-year-old point guard had a successful surgery on his toe. It’s said that Darius […]

The Los Angeles Rams geared up this offseason in the hopes of making an even deeper run in the playoffs in the 2025-26 campaign. After making numerous moves to improve the roster, one player signed via free agency is being viewed as the “missing piece” for the defense. In the latest episode of “The Mina […]

JJ McCarthy is expected to be the starting quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings in the 2025-26 season, making his debut as the starter after being the club’s first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Despite nursing an injury all last season, expectations are high for McCarthy to lead Minnesota to a possible playoff appearance next […]

The Chicago White Sox recently called up catcher Kyle Teel to MLB, giving him his first opportunity to play in the majors. A day after the news broke, the club shared a heartwarming video of Teel informing his parents about the promotion. You can see tears in the 23-year-old catcher’s eyes as he calls each […]

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes was forced to leave the 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals on June 1 after experiencing elbow discomfort. On June 3, the club placed him on the injured list as the club evaluated his situation further. After some tests, it appears Burnes is going to miss the remainder of […]

Aaron Rodgers finally made the decision to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, giving the franchise a new starting quarterback for the upcoming season. After months of rumors floating around, one insider reveals when things “intensified” between the veteran quarterback and the organization that led to the signing. During a segment on “NFL on ESPN,” insider […]

The Detroit Tigers are the hottest team in baseball right now as they’re the only club to surpass the 40-win mark so far. Amid the organization’s impressive campaign, the club made three roster moves ahead of Friday’s contest against the Chicago Cubs. Detroit announced that the Tigers are calling up outfielder Jahmai Jones to the […]

The Baltimore Orioles have had it rough so far this season as the club finds itself 13 games behind the first-placed New York Yankees in the AL East. They’re also in last place in the division, which doesn’t bode well for Baltimore’s chances right now. However, on Friday, the front office pulled off a sneaky […]

The Baltimore Ravens are in the middle of OTAs as the team prepares for training camp in July. However, the organization has a guest during this portion of the offseason in former NFL head coach Jon Gruden. On Friday, John Harbaugh revealed the impact Gruden has made in visiting Baltimore’s practices. While talking with media […]

The offseason is nearing, and the Toronto Raptors are seemingly in a rebuild after trading away Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby in previous years. The club decided to go in a new direction at the trade deadline during the regular season after acquiring forward Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans. One insider believes the […]

Tyrese Haliburton is going on an absolute tear this postseason. He proved to be one of the most clutch players in the league again on Thursday night after hitting the game-winner in the Indiana Pacers’ 111-110 Game 1 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton’s brilliant play has caught the attention of LeBron James, who […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been in the rumor mill throughout the season, with the trade deadline on July 31. However, the club is playing rather well, as St. Louis is just five games behind the first-placed Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. Amid the trade rumors, one All-Star on the team is said to […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a new running back after picking Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. He’s coming off a monster performance in his final collegiate year with the Boise State Broncos, where he ended the season with 2,601 rushing yards and 30 total touchdowns (29 rushing). […]

The Phoenix Suns made a big move on Wednesday after hiring Jordan Ott as the next head coach. It’s seemingly the first of many changes to be made this offseason, as the team is rumored to be in the trade market to potentially deal Kevin Durant. However, the buzz grew louder on Wednesday after an […]

With the New York Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau, speculation is growing as to who will be his replacement. Although there hasn’t been any buzz about the potential of UConn head coach Dan Hurley showing interest in the job, the two-time NCAA champion broke his silence about the head coach opening in New York. Hurley only […]

Caitlin Clark took the sports world by storm during her days playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes in college. Leading up to the moment of her getting drafted, No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Clark was receiving all kinds of offers to play in different leagues. This included rapper and […]

Nearly the entire sports world was shocked to see the New York Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau. However, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle might’ve been more shocked than anyone else. When discussing New York’s decision to move on from Thibodeau, Carlisle revealed how he initially thought it wasn’t real. The 65-year-old head coach claimed that […]

The New York Knicks were eliminated from the playoffs after suffering a 125-108 Game 6 loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Since then, there have been rumors that the franchise could trade center Karl-Anthony Towns after already firing head coach Tom Thibodeau. With Towns’ future hanging in the balance, he fell […]

The Dallas Mavericks are technically on the clock after winning the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. It’s widely expected for the front office to select Duke Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg with that pick. Many fans cried foul, however, after Dallas won the first pick overall. On Wednesday, NBA Commissioner Adam […]

The Minnesota Twins destroyed the Athletics on Tuesday, earning an impressive 10-3 win with Pablo Lopez starting on the mound. However, the victory came at a cost, as Lopez exited early after experiencing discomfort in his shoulder. The following day, the club received some bad news about one of its best pitchers. Reports indicate that […]

The Indiana Pacers are due to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. Indiana flew into OKC on Tuesday, though, and experienced a scary situation in the air due to a tornado warning near the airport. Luckily, the team plane was able to land safely. Initial reports […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ OTA sessions are underway, and it appears the club is already experiencing injury woes at the beginning of the summer. Tight end Donald Parham Jr. went down with a serious injury, and it could jeopardize his season. Reports indicate that Parham suffered a torn Achilles during the Steelers’ practice on Tuesday, according […]

The San Francisco Giants are set to take on the San Diego Padres in what should be a fun NL West matchup. However, San Francisco was forced to make a roster move after placing one of its relief pitchers on the injury list. Reports indicate that relief pitcher Jordan Hicks is being placed on the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers initially placed starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injury list after he experienced shoulder discomfort in the team’s 9-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 27. On May 31, the club decided to move Glasnow to the 60-day IL, making the situation much more concerning than before. On Tuesday, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still likely finding ways to build the roster with OTAs underway. Of course, there’s the Aaron Rodgers speculation, and some believe the front office will pursue a wide receiver. However, new reports suggest the club is reaching back out to the Miami Dolphins for tight end Jonnu Smith. In late May, […]

The Baltimore Ravens’ offense brings serious speed to the table, as the team has one of the most prolific offenses in the league. Especially after the front office brought in Derrick Henry, who recently signed a two-year, $30 million contract extension. However, Henry dropped a bold claim about his speed when discussing teammate Lamar Jackson. […]

New Orleans Pelicans’ star forward Zion Williamson is facing legal trouble, as he’s in a lawsuit facing rape allegations. The organization has been quiet about the allegations so far; however, on Tuesday, team owner Gayle Benson broke her silence and addressed the situation. While talking with reporters of WWL-TV, an affiliate of CBS News based […]

New York Knicks general manager Leon Rose made the decision to fire Tom Thibodeau as head coach after the Indiana Pacers eliminated the Knicks from the playoffs this season. That move seemingly enraged ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, as the famed analyst blasted Rose for his decision. Shortly after the Knicks released a printed statement from […]

The New York Knicks will begin searching for a new head coach after deciding to fire Tom Thibodeau. Despite leading New York to four playoff appearances in five seasons, the franchise believes it’s best to move on from Thibs. Even if the club is eating an insane amount of money in doing so. Reports indicate […]

The New York Knicks announced they’re firing Tom Thibodeau as head coach after the team’s Eastern Conference Finals elimination. With Thibodeau out, the front office will search for a new head coach amid ongoing trade rumors swirling as well. Shortly after the decision to move on from the 67-year-old coach, guard Josh Hart shared his […]

It’s been a rough go so far this season for the Boston Red Sox, when expectations were high before the start of the 2025 campaign. Unfortunately, the team hasn’t been hitting all that well and is playing well below standards. With the trade deadline approaching, a rival general manager gets rumors swirling after urging Boston […]

OTAs are officially underway for the New England Patriots, as the team prepares for the upcoming season with Mike Vrabel leading the way as head coach. Unfortunately, the team received some bad news on Tuesday after one of its star defenders suffered an injury. Reports indicate that Patriots’ linebacker fell to a calf injury on […]

The New York Knicks made big moves in the hopes of creating a championship-caliber roster. They fell short, however, after being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals by the Indiana Pacers in a 125-108 Game 6 loss. One of the big moves made by general manager Leon Rose was a trade for forward Mikal Bridges, […]

Nikola Jokic wasn’t always known as “Joker.” It’s a nickname that came to fruition once he got into the NBA. The Denver Nuggets star has never revealed exactly how he was given that nickname and hasn’t spoken much about it. On Monday, former NBA shooting guard Mike Miller revealed how “Joker” came to be. During […]

“Inside the NBA” is officially moving to ESPN and will air on the network at the start of the 2025-26 season. After airing on TNT for nearly 36 years, basketball fans have speculated what changes, if any, are going to be made to the popular show. On Monday, new reporting revealed new details for ESPN’s […]

The Utah Jazz ended the 2024-25 season with a league-worst 17-65 record. They entered the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery with the best odds to win the No. 1 pick overall. However, the club ended up dropping to the No. 5 pick instead. The team made a change to its front office, and it appears the […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was announced as the cover athlete for the upcoming Madden 26 video game. Not long after the announcement was made, Barkley shared a message on social media about being on the cover of EA Sports’ upcoming title. The 28-year-old star posted about how honored he is to be on […]

Tight end Kyle Pitts has been involved in rumors lately, as there’s been speculation that the Atlanta Falcons may opt to trade him. It’s been nothing but speculation so far, but on Monday, one insider revealed what the organization is thinking about Pitts. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN claimed on the latest episode of “NFL on […]

The rumor mill is hot with the 2025 NBA Draft set to kick off in late June. Former Duke Blue Devils center Khaman Maluach has become an intriguing name as of late, as it sounds like several lottery teams are eyeing him as their potential pick. Rumors suggest that the 18-year-old prospect is locked in […]