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The San Antonio Spurs are one of a handful of teams rumored to be interested in a trade for Kevin Durant. Former NBA star Iman Shumpert recently made the case as to why the 13-time All-Star is a great fit for the organization. However, Shams Charania’s body language during Shumpert’s comments turned heads, leading to […]

Micah Parsons is in the final year of his rookie contract after the Dallas Cowboys accepted his fifth-year option. He’s due to hit free agency next offseason if a new deal doesn’t come to fruition. However, the latest buzz in the rumor mill suggests Dallas plans to make Parsons the highest-paid defensive player in the […]

Shohei Ohtani is finally making his first pitching start for the Los Angeles Dodgers since signing with the organization in December 2023. It’s a big moment for him and the franchise, as Ohtani can once again be the best two-way player in the league. Leading up to Monday’s contest, reports revealed one big change Dave […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without Blake Snell since early April after he was originally placed on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation. Since then, he was put on the 60-day IL in May after experiencing a setback during a bullpen session. Now, it sounds like Snell is finally making a move toward […]

The Orlando Magic pulled off a big trade, sending Cole Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and four first-round picks to the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane. It’s a move that gives the organization a big upgrade at the perimeter, and it sounds like NBA analyst Chris Broussard is a huge fan of this move. During the latest […]

The Toronto Raptors own the No. 9 pick overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. It’s an opportunity for the club to find a solid prospect to continue rebuilding the roster. However, rumors are swirling that the No. 9 pick is the most likely of all of the picks within the Top 10 to be traded […]

Injury woes to the New York Yankees’ rotation and bullpen have been the story so far this season, even with the team leading the way in the AL East. On Monday, the organization took another blow to the bullpen, as one of its key relievers is now out for the season. Reports indicate that relief […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is set to begin on June 25. Rumors are already swirling around numerous teams, as there is speculation that several trades could be made early in the draft. The latest buzz suggests that both the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are jockeying for one of the league’s rising prospects. […]

Game 5 of the NBA Finals tips off at 8:30 p.m. EST between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. With the series tied 2-2, center Myles Turner gets completely honest about the action-packed series so far. During the pre-game press conference with reporters, Myles Turner was asked about the pressure facing the Thunder, with […]

Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns have been in rumors all offseason, as all signs point toward the organization trading him at some point. However, it’s unknown which team will pull the trigger to acquire the 36-year-old forward. On Monday, ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed that, amongst the teams potentially in the mix, Durant does not […]

Trade rumors have been swirling around Kevin Durant for several months now, and with the NBA Draft around the corner, that buzz is only growing louder. However, insider Bill Simmons shared a take about the Phoenix Suns’ star that may make trading Durant a bit difficult for the organization. In the latest episode of the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made waves after making a trade, sending Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for four first-round picks, Cole Anthony, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Since making that deal, rumors have been swirling about other potential moves the front office could make. All signs are pointing toward the Grizzlies trading players away with the plan […]

The 2025 MLB season has seen some instances where teams allow a position player to pitch in the game. It seems to have been happening more frequently this year, and former pitcher John Smoltz is tired of it. Smoltz, who played in the majors for 21 seasons, called out MLB teams for playing so many […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder aim to tie up the series again after falling 2-1 in a 116-107 Game 3 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Indiana found a way to pressure Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, which seemed to be a key issue for Oklahoma City. Head coach Mark Daigneault opened up about how to deal with that pressure […]

There was some speculation that Indiana Pacers’ center Myles Turner may not be available for the Game 4 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. However, new reports indicate otherwise, as Indiana aims to go up 3-1 in the NBA Finals. Head coach Rick Carlisle revealed that Turner, who is 29 years old, will […]

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wade Miley recently opened up about accusations claiming he was an early drug source for former teammate Tyler Skaggs. Skaggs sadly passed away from a drug overdose in the summer of 2019. He was 27 years old at the time of his death. The accusations against Miley came about on Thursday. He […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the middle of minicamp as they prepare for the upcoming season with Aaron Rodgers as quarterback. With training camp around the corner, head coach Mike Tomlin announced that he’s making a change to the practice schedule in the middle of the summer. While talking with reporters after the Steelers’ practice […]

The Indiana Fever are set to take on the New York Liberty on Saturday. It’s the first game since May 24 where the team will have Caitlin Clark return from injury. The star guard opened up about what it’s been like nursing the injury with media members on Friday. After the Fever’s practice, the 23-year-old […]

The Indiana Fever announced that Caitlin Clark is returning to the lineup for Saturday’s contest against the New York Liberty. With the star guard finally back in action, the team was forced to release a player from the roster to make room for Clark. Guard Aari McDonald is being released by the Fever. Indiana explains […]

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers has been nursing a toe injury this offseason and has yet to participate in any practices. However, on Friday, head coach Brian Daboll shared an update regarding the star wideout. Daboll admitted that the toe injury is something Nabers has been dealing with since his days at LSU, […]

The Kansas City Royals just finished their three-game series against the New York Yankees. It was a brutal series for Kansas City, as the team got swept in this matchup. It was the second time this season in which Kansas City was swept by New York, finishing the season series 0-6. After the loss on […]

Caitlin Clark has been out with a quad strain injury for several weeks, leaving the Indiana Fever without its superstar guard. However, it sounds like she’s finally set to return, as the team announced she’ll be ready to go against the New York Liberty. Clark, who is 23 years old, will be in the starting […]

Shohei Ohtani’s return to pitching is nearing, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are seemingly doing everything possible to make sure that happens. Seeing him back on the mound is something the organization and fanbase are excited about. However, the franchise shared an update about how it’s approaching Ohtani’s return. Despite the excitement surrounding the two-way […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their 41st game of the season on Wednesday after taking down the San Diego Padres 5-2. However, the club was forced to give Ben Casparius, who has been coming out of the bullpen, a spot start against San Diego. Manager Dave Roberts gave Casparius his flowers after his solid performance. […]

George Pickens was traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Dallas Cowboys this offseason. With Dallas in the middle of minicamp, the 24-year-old wideout revealed the biggest difference he’s noticed between the two organizations. While talking with media members, Pickens sort of blasted the Steelers in his comments about the Cowboys’ scheme on Wednesday. He […]

The Chicago Bears are going through minicamp with first-year head coach Ben Johnson leading the way. Johnson signed with the organization with Caleb Williams in mind, and it sounds like the 23-year-old quarterback is blowing Johnson away early in the offseason. When discussing Williams, Johnson couldn’t help but share his amazement about Williams’ playmaking abilities, […]

Like the rest of the NFL, the Buffalo Bills are in the minicamp portion of the preseason. It’s a time for players around the league to prepare for the upcoming campaign and build chemistry with the new faces on the roster. However, for Buffalo, rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston suffered an apparent injury on Wednesday. It’s […]

The New York Knicks began their search for a new head coach after firing Tom Thibodeau from the position shortly after being eliminated from the playoffs. Since then, the franchise has been rumored to be interested in potentially hiring Jason Kidd, who is currently the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. However, it sounds like […]

With the Kansas City Royals fighting to remain in the mix of the AL Central, the club received some concerning news regarding one of their starting pitchers. Reports indicate that Cole Ragan’s injury is potentially more serious than previously thought, and the club is currently waiting for test results. Ragans is dealing with a rotator […]

Expectations are high for rookie running back Ashton Jeanty after the Las Vegas Raiders selected him with the No. 6 pick overall in the NFL Draft. He’s coming off a monster campaign that saw him record the second-most rushing yards in a single season in college football history (2,601). That stat might be the reason […]

The Baltimore Orioles have struggled throughout this season, and there is wide speculation that the club will be sellers come the MLB trade deadline on July 31. However, insiders stirred the pot, urging Baltimore to also find a way to be a buyer as well. Buying and selling at the trade deadline is a tall […]

The Philadelphia 76ers own the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. It’s not entirely clear what the front office plans to do with that pick. However, the latest rumors reveal a “prime candidate,” while also revealing two likely possibilities to play out. Philly is deemed to either stick and pick, or trade […]

The New York Knicks are all over the rumor mill as the franchise is still searching for a new head coach, and many believe the front office is going to make some big trades. Some reports hinted that New York is interested in possibly pursuing Kevin Durant in a deal with the Phoenix Suns. However, […]

The Tennessee Titans are in the middle of minicamp as the franchise prepares for the upcoming season with rookie quarterback Cam Ward leading the way. There have been reports claiming that he has been playing incredibly well in this portion of the offseason. But on Wednesday morning, head coach Brian Callahan revealed the one trait […]

The New York Knicks have yet to find a head coach after firing Tom Thibodeau from the position. Rumors peg the franchise as being interested in Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd. However, it’s unclear whether or not if New York has actually made a move. The latest rumors potentially reveal how serious the franchise […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have had quite the offseason, changing up the roster a tad with the help of Tom Brady intervening as a co-owner. The organization brought in Pete Carroll as head coach, replacing Antonio Pierce, and also traded for quarterback Geno Smith from the Seattle Seahawks. Brady recently opened up about the direction […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been busy making roster changes, largely due to some injuries. One key player on the team in Jorge Mateo, was recently placed on the injured list, which allowed the organization to call up a different player to the majors. Baltimore officially called up infielder Luis Vazquez from Triple-A Norfolk after placing […]

The New York Yankees’ bullpen has been without pitcher Jake Cousins so far this season, as he fell to a forearm strain back in February. He was gearing up for a return, which would give New York a nice boost. Unfortunately, he had a setback that has seemingly pushed back his return date. Reports indicate […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in the middle of minicamp as the team prepares for the upcoming season. JJ McCarthy is leading the way as the starting quarterback for the first time in his career after sitting out last season with an injury. On Tuesday, the second-year quarterback got some good news about one of his […]