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Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has made his first big move of the offseason after the team failed to make the playoffs. Reports indicate that tension has been building within the organization regarding the treatment of center Dereck Lively’s ankle injury. The situation has led Harrison to clean house on the team’s health and […]

It’s been a slow start to the season for the Baltimore Orioles, as the club owns a 13-21 record through 34 games played. The hitting hasn’t been as consistent in recent years, so far, and the team still needs improvement in the pitching rotation. On Wednesday, Baltimore finally received some good news that could elevate […]

The Indiana Pacers have a 2-0 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers thanks to Tyrese Haliburton’s heroics in the 120-119 Game 2 win. Haliburton pulled down a clutch offensive rebound after missing a free throw, then turned around and hit an even more clutch 3-point shot to give Indiana the lead with just over one second […]

The New York Knicks are set to take on the Boston Celtics in Game 2 on Wednesday evening after stealing Game 1 away in what was a 108-105 overtime thriller. With Boston aiming to tie up the series, head coach Tom Thibodeau opened up about how his team can maintain momentum for Game 2. During […]

The Houston Texans are finalizing their offseason roster with rookie camp set to begin soon. On Wednesday, the front office made another acquisition of an undrafted free agent who was previously signed with the Seattle Seahawks. Reports indicate that Jackson Woodard, a linebacker who played for the UNLV Rebels, is signing as an UDFA with […]

The Golden State Warriors earned a 99-88 Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. However, the following day was a bit dramatic after Minnesota’s head coach, Chris Finch, claimed he sent complaints to the league office. Steve Kerr reportedly quickly clapped back with a response of his own. Finch claimed he sent […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a 99-88 Game 1 loss to the Golden State Warriors despite Stephen Curry leaving early due to a hamstring injury. However, it appears Minnesota is upset with the officiating, as reports indicate the team sent video evidence to the NBA of Golden State “tackling” Rudy Gobert. During a discussion with media […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to begin training camp in July, and it’s still not clear who will be the starting quarterback. Rumors suggest the franchise is still in the mix to acquire veteran Aaron Rodgers, however, there is also buzz that the front office could trade for Kirk Cousins. In the latest gossip surrounding […]

The San Francisco 49ers walked out of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft with former Georgia Bulldogs edge rusher Mykel Williams. It’s a pick that helps the team replenish its defensive line after seeing defensive ends Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos, and defensive tackles Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins all leave in the offseason. Although the 49ers grabbed the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers pulled off a big move on Wednesday after making a trade to send wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. It’s a move that fetched Pittsburgh a third-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft along with a fifth-round pick in 2027. Now that the deal is done, rumors suggest the Steelers […]

The Indiana Pacers are taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 on Tuesday after stealing Game 1 away in a 121-112 win. However, star point guard Tyrese Haliburton suffered an injury scare early in Tuesday night’s contest that could hinder Indiana’s potential in Game 2 and beyond. Haliburton was spotted favoring his left hand […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been in contract talks with quarterback Brock Purdy all offseason long. A deal has yet to be reached despite the fact that Purdy has been participating in voluntary workouts with the club. With a new contract hanging in the balance, NFL insider Ian Rapoport stirred the pot with the latest […]

The Los Angeles Rams hope to get back to title contention next season after officially finalizing a new contract for quarterback Matthew Stafford. After initially informing Stafford he could seek a trade, the two-time Pro-Bowler signed a two-year, $84 million deal with $80 million guaranteed. However, rumors suggest he left $20 million on the table […]

After falling 108-106 in Game 1 to the New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics hope to bounce back and tie up the series in Game 2. Kristaps Porzingis only played 13 minutes in the contest, as he was dealing with an illness. On Tuesday, Boston received some inspiring news about his status for Game 2. […]

The Houston Rockets’ offseason began early after the Golden State Warriors eliminated them from the playoffs in seven games of their first-round NBA Playoffs series. With the future unclear for now, rumors suggest the front office is having discussions about what to do with Fred VanVleet’s contract. VanVleet, who is 31 years old, has a […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is done, and the dust is finally settling as rookie camps begin in early May. Excitement is brewing for all 32 teams in the league, however, it appears that numerous ESPN analysts have come up with a consensus about the New England Patriots’ group of rookies. 17 NFL experts for the […]

The New York Knicks pulled off an amazing comeback win after forcing overtime against the Boston Celtics despite being down 20 points. New York stole Game 1 after securing a 108-105 victory. However, well-known sports analyst Colin Cowherd is seemingly unimpressed. During the latest episode of “The Herd,” the 61-year-old talking head completely downplayed the […]

Giancarlo Stanton has yet to play for the New York Yankees this season as the star outfielder suffered tendinitis in both of his elbows in the offseason. However, it sounds like he’s making solid progress in his latest injury update. Reports indicate that Stanton, who is 35 years of age, is set to face pitcher […]

Game 1 between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves tips off at 9:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday night. Draymond Green and Rudy Gobert have had some head-turning altercations throughout their careers, making this matchup a highly anticipated series. However, leading up to Game 1, Gobert downplayed the feud he and Green have had over […]

The Cleveland Browns have five quarterbacks on the roster with rookie camp right around the corner. Cleveland acquired Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and Kenny Pickett in the offseason. Meanwhile, Joe Flacco returned to the franchise after playing for the Indianapolis Colts last season, and Deshaun Watson is sidelined with an Achilles injury. On Tuesday, the […]

The Boston Celtics failed to win Game 1 against the New York Knicks after losing the contest 108-105 in an overtime thriller. It was a rather physical matchup to begin the series, and many fans believed there were a lot of no-calls that should have been made. During the post-game press conference, Jayson Tatum took […]

The Chicago Cubs placed ace pitcher Shota Imanaga on the IL on Monday after he suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday’s 4-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Chicago will have to lean on the offense moving forward, as Imanaga’s return is up in the air. Jed Hoyer, who is the Director of Baseball Operations for […]

It’s been a busy offseason for the Las Vegas Raiders as the franchise aims to right the ship after falling to 4-13 last season. The team has made several changes to the roster, including adding quarterback Geno Smith via trade with the Seattle Seahawks. However, on Monday, the organization made a notable move to improve […]

Rumors have been swirling all season that the St. Louis Cardinals have been in the market to trade third baseman Nolan Arenado. However, the no-trade clause on his contract has made it difficult. With Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas suffering a season-ending knee injury, the rumor mill is heating up about a potential […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been in contract extension talks with quarterback Brock Purdy throughout the offseason. With training camp approaching, general manager John Lynch opened up about the negotiations, and it sounds like a deal could be reached soon. During a guest appearance on the “Unbuttoned” podcast hosted by Chris Simms, Lynch shared some […]

The Cleveland Browns have five quarterbacks on the roster after taking Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. It appears to be an open competition for the starting role, as Sanders is competing with Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Dillon Gabriel while Deshaun Watson nurses his Achilles injury. On Monday, Sanders […]

The Chicago Cubs just went 2-1 in the three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers after suffering a 4-0 loss on Sunday. However, what is likely even worse news is that starting pitcher Shota Imanaga left the contest early due to a hamstring injury. On Tuesday, the 31-year-old pitcher received unfortunate news. Reports indicate that Imanaga […]

The league announced that the 2027 NFL Draft will be held in Washington, D.C., at the National Mall. It marks the first time the draft will be held in the nation’s capital. Part-owner of the Washington Commanders, Magic Johnson, shared his reaction to the recent news. Johnson, who is a Los Angeles Lakers legend, became […]

The New York Knicks will take on the Boston Celtics in Game 1 on Monday after eliminating the Detroit Pistons in six games in their first-round NBA Playoff series. With tipoff at 7 p.m. EST, Karl-Anthony Towns shared a hype video that has the fanbase fired up. Towns shared a video that was just under […]

Despite the Houston Rockets making a valiant comeback in the series, the Golden State Warriors advanced to the second round thanks to a 103-89 Game 7 win. Golden State has looked as good as ever, and many are starting to believe this team could go on another championship run. With that in mind, NBA analyst […]

The Baltimore Ravens may be making a change at kicker amid Justin Tucker’s allegations. On top of that, the seven-time Pro-Bowler wasn’t as effective last season. With the team drafting Arizona Wildcats kicker Tyler Loop in the NFL Draft, all signs point toward a possible change at the position. Either way, head coach John Harbaugh […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off a spectacular season which they won the Super Bowl. However, with the title now in the rear view mirror and the upcoming season around the corner, general manager Howie Roseman shared a take on the team potentially repeating for another championship. During a guest appearance on the “Mad Dog […]

The USC Trojans shook things up with their 2026 recruiting class after reports indicate head coach Lincoln Riley and the program landed one of the most “elite” commitments in the nation. It’s a big get for the Trojans, as this kid could help improve the defense sooner, rather than later. Elbert Hill, a cornerback recruit […]

President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, gave a commencement address to graduate students at the University of Alabama on Thursday. During this time, the sitting president met with former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban. Reports indicate that during their conversation, Saban may have persuaded Trump into taking a deeper look […]

With the Philadelphia Phillies aiming to make the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season, it sounds like the club is nearing a promotion for one of its top prospects. It may just be in perfect timing, as the club is 17-14 through 31 games played and is 3.5 games behind the New York Mets in […]

Former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway was recently involved in a golf cart accident that tragically led to the death of his longtime business partner, agent, and friend, Jeff Sperbeck. On Friday, Elway’s attorney revealed a statement regarding the incident. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigated what led to the incident. Elway’s attorney, Harvey Steinberg, […]

The New York Knicks advance to the second round of the NBA Playoffs after eliminating the Detroit Pistons in a 116-113 Game 6 win. However, the contest was a bit controversial in the end, as fans believed some late calls were mistakenly made. On Friday, the NBA’s latest L2M report indicates the game had a […]

With the NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, the Pittsburgh Steelers still have unclear answers about their quarterback situation. Veteran Aaron Rodgers has been linked to the franchise throughout the offseason. However, a take from Mike Tirico of NBC Sports has stirred the pot in the rumor mill. During a guest appearance on the “Up […]

The San Francisco Giants are firmly in the mix of the NL West as they’re only 2.5 games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers. Depth in the active roster along with the minor-league system can go a long way, especially in the later portion of the regular season. On Friday, the front office made a […]