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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 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are champions, and guard Alex Caruso earns his second ring of his career. Shortly after winning the title, Caruso acknowledged his first championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020 when the team won it in the bubble. However, he shaded the organization, which stirred some L.A. fans into calling him […]

The NBA Draft is right around the corner, and the Philadelphia 76ers own the No. 3 pick overall. There has been speculation that the front office could use that pick on former Rutgers star Ace Bailey. However, amid the red flags surrounding the top prospect, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro seems to inform Philly to go […]

Things got chippy between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres on Thursday night. Both Shohei Ohtani and Fernando Tatis Jr. were hit by pitches that led to both teams getting in a little scuffle during the contest. On Friday, L.A. decided to option the pitcher who hit Tatis in the 5-3 loss. The […]

Adley Rutschman is a late scratch from the Baltimore Orioles’ lineup for their Friday contest against the New York Yankees. New reports reveal the exact reason why he’s receiving a second off-day in one week. The 27-year-old catcher has been ruled out, as he is dealing with left abdominal tightness, according to Roch Kubatko of […]

There have been numerous reports and rumors claiming that the relationship between the Boston Red Sox and Rafael Devers went sour before the trade. The speculation about Devers not wanting to play first base became one of the biggest topics leading up to the deal. Now that the trade is complete, the new San Francisco […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been on an absolute tear this season, as he’s emerged as one of the best power hitters in baseball. On Friday, Raleigh made history after breaking a record heading into the All-Star break that’s over 50 years old. After launching his second dinger of the day, Raleigh recorded his […]

The Boston Red Sox have been hot in the news lately after trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. With many speculating on the direction the franchise is going, one insider explains what the organization must do after making the trade. During an appearance on the MLB Network, insider Jon Heyman claims that the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs organization finds itself in a lawsuit after reports indicate that a former NFL player is suing them. Ramzee Robinson, who formerly played cornerback in the league and had been working as Kansas City’s director of player engagement, is claiming he was fired from his role back in February for wrongful termination […]

The Chicago Bears entered a new era after hiring Ben Johnson as their next head coach. He’s already been making his presence felt through practices and fielding questions with the media. However, the latest buzz in the rumor mill suggests both DJ Moore and Cole Kmet are on thin ice with Johnson. There have been […]

The New England Patriots are hoping for a turnaround next season with quarterback Drake Maye entering the second year of his career. The front office made the effort to add Stefon Diggs to the wide receiver room, giving the young quarterback a veteran option in the passing game. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen recently expressed […]

The NBA Draft is just days away, and the rumor mill is hot with speculation. The latest rumblings name-drop the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, as there is a growing belief these teams are expected to trade up. Brooklyn, which owns picks 8, 19, 26, and 27, is seemingly the most talked-about team […]

LeBron James recently called out ring culture, claiming that no matter what, it’s never enough. Since then, it’s been a hot topic of debate amongst talking heads and fans alike. On Wednesday, Colin Cowherd hit the Los Angeles Lakers star with a little jab as a retort. During the latest episode of “The Herd,” Cowherd […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey was recently charged with reckless driving after allegedly driving 101 mph. The incident took place in Indiana, where he attended college at Purdue University. Reports indicate that Edey was driving 101 mph in a 55 mph zone, according to Ron Wilkins of the Indy Star. The 23-year-old center was pulled […]

The New York Yankees are in a five-game slump after losing their fifth consecutive contest to the Los Angeles Angels 4-0 on Tuesday night. With concern growing amongst the fanbase, general manager Brian Cashman opens up about the losing streak and poor hitting. Cashman, who is 57 years old, remains optimistic about the Yankees, according […]

Tuesday night’s contest between the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun turned plenty of heads for how chippy it was throughout. Everything boiled over late in the fourth quarter after Sophie Cunningham defended Caitlin Clark in the closing seconds. The WNBA announced fines for several players involved. Reports indicate that Sun guard Marina Mabrey’s flagrant one […]

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders finds himself in trouble after reports indicate he was cited for speeding by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The alleged incident took place early Tuesday morning. Reports claim that Shedeur Sanders was going 101 mph, which was 41 miles over the speed limit, according to Ed Gallek, Peggy Gallek, […]

The Houston Texans are taking a chance on a former first-round pick to potentially improve the cornerback room. Houston managed to sign Damon Arnette, who was initially picked by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2020 NFL Draft, to a new deal. Arnette recently played for the Houston Roughnecks in the UFL before signing a […]

The Boston Red Sox recently traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, which has sparked controversy amongst the fanbase. With the deal concluded, Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez calls out his former teammate David Ortiz for how he handled Devers’ situation in Boston. During a guest appearance on “Walk Off” on Bleacher Report, […]

The New York Yankees suffered their fifth consecutive loss, ending Tuesday’s contest 4-0 to the Los Angeles Angels. Aaron Judge and his teammates are seemingly in a hitting slump. In an attempt to change the course, reports indicate that Judge, along with several other players, called for a team meeting. Veteran players on the roster […]

A feud between LeBron James and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has seemingly been ongoing for years. However, the famed sports analyst recently opened up and revealed his true feelings toward the Los Angeles Lakers star. In an interview with Danyel Smith at the Rolling Stone, the 57-year-old sports analyst admits that he does not like […]

The NBA Draft is right around the corner, and the rumor mill is buzzing with speculation around former Rutgers star Ace Bailey. He’s set to visit with the Philadelphia 76ers soon, and one scout makes the case why some teams might want to ignore the rumored red flags. Initial buzz around the 18-year-old forward is […]

The Baltimore Ravens made it to the playoffs for the third consecutive season in a row, only to suffer an early exit to the Buffalo Bills after suffering a tough 27-25 loss in the divisional round. Quarterback Lamar Jackson recently opened up about that loss while preparing for the next season. Jackson, who is 28 […]

The Green Bay Packers officially released star cornerback Jaire Alexander in early June, making him a free agent for the first time in his career. With his future hanging in the balance, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson made it clear that he wants general manager Eric DeCosta to sign Alexander to the team. While meeting […]

It was a rough year for the New Orleans Pelicans as the team finished the regular season with a 21-61 record. With the NBA Draft around the corner, star guard Dejounte Murray put the franchise on blast after experiencing one of the worst seasons of his career. During a guest appearance on “The Pivot Podcast,” […]