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New York Mets infielder Francisco Lindor now has 1,500 career hits. Lindor wants to be remembered as one of the all-time great baseball players, after accomplishing that incredible feat. "I'm very appreciative of the moment and everybody that contributed to my journey, but I'm just happy that we won today." Francisco Lindor talks about reaching […]

Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson is acknowledging how tough it is to lose a national championship. The Cougars nearly defeated Florida but came up just one shot short Monday, in a 65-63 loss. “There’s a lot of teams that are not built for six straight wins,” Sampson said, per ESPN. “This team was, this team […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are choosing to return a sign to their outfield wall that honored the late player Roberto Clemente. The Pirates removed the sign honoring Clemente, and replaced it with a drink advertisement. That move drew the ire of fans and baffled Clemente’s son, who said the franchise had not notified the family of […]

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is striving to put minds at ease. Springer appears to be okay despite being out of the starting lineup for a game Sunday against the New York Mets, per the Associated Press. He left Saturday’s contest with back spasms, after colliding into the outfield fence. Springer did go on […]

The Athletics had some bad offense going in a game against the Colorado Rockies Saturday night. Athletics infielder Jacob Wilson hit into a triple play in the second-inning of their game. It was the first time since 2015 the Rockies posted a triple play. That sluggish play was avenged by Wilson later on. The Athletics […]

While Alex Ovechkin set the NHL career goal record on Sunday passing Wayne Gretzky, another hockey legend was also honored. Gretzky wore a pin with the no.9 on it, to celebrate Detroit Red Wings legend Gordie Howe. Gretzky had passed Howe to set the goal record, before Ovechkin took it over on Sunday. “The legacy […]

Roberto Clemente is known as possibly the best player to ever suit up for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The son of the late star is commenting on the team’s decision to remove a tribute to Clemente at PNC Park, the team stadium. The right field wall at PNC Park contained a sign saying Clemente 21, to […]

New Indiana basketball coach Darian DeVries is continuing to build his first roster. DeVries got the commitment of former Davidson star Reed Bailey, per On3. Bailey was a highly coveted big man in the transfer portal. The Davidson transfer scored 18.8 points per game this past season for Davidson. He also posted 6.1 rebounds and […]

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is speaking out about the torpedo bat situation in baseball. Manfred sees no issue with the bats after the New York Yankees shocked MLB by using them to start the year. “I believe that issues like the torpedo bat and the debate around it demonstrate the fact that baseball […]

Pittsburgh Pirates star hurler Paul Skenes understands the anger fans are feeling. The Pirates look dead in the water, just nine games into the season. Fans are screaming for Pirates owner Bob Nutting to sell the team. Skenes isn’t ready yet to place the blame at the owner or manager Derek Shelton’s feet. “Mr. Nutting […]

Former Duke basketball player Jay Williams was stunned by his former team’s loss in the Final Four. Duke had a 14 point lead with less than nine minutes left in the game, but ended up losing to Houston 70-67. “I’m sick right now….,” Williams said on X, formerly Twitter. Williams, a famed basketball broadcaster, also […]

A former Houston basketball player is going crazy over his former team’s run to the national championship. Cougars alum Jamal Shead, now in the NBA, loved seeing his former team defeat Duke Saturday. “LETS F****** GOOO!!! GO MF COOGS,” Shead said on X, formerly Twitter. In a separate post, Shead paid homage to Houston basketball […]

Duke basketball is issuing no comment on a situation regarding big man Khaman Maluach. Maluach is from South Sudan, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is looking to revoke visas from people in the United States from that country. “I am taking actions to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is not happy with his team. The Dodgers lost their first game of the season on Friday to the Philadelphia Phillies, 3-2. The game was riddled with mistakes for L.A. “When you give a good team outs and shorten the game,” Roberts said per ESPN, “then it’s hard to […]

San Francisco Giants veteran pitcher Justin Verlander is trying to recover from a shaky outing. Verlander threw a dud in his home debut this season for the Giants. He was pulled after just 2 plus innings on Friday in a game against the Seattle Mariners. There is something that Verlander will cherish though from his […]

Kentucky basketball is getting a key new piece to its roster. The Wildcats are adding Pitt transfer Jaland Lowe, per On3 Sports. Lowe is a point guard who was chased by several teams in the last month. The point guard played his high school basketball in Texas. Lowe averaged 16.8 points per game this past […]

Former Colorado football quarterback Shedeur Sanders is getting tons of interest from NFL teams. Some of those teams sent scouts and personnel to watch Sanders perform at the school’s Pro Day. Sanders reportedly impressed those scouts, per ESPN NFL insiders. “Catching up with Sanders after the showcase, I thought his poise and confidence shined through. […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins might have Evgeni Malkin on Saturday for a game against the Dallas Stars. Malkin is considered a game-time decision for the contest, per NHL.com. “He was cleared for contact,” Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said on Friday April 4. “I would expect him to be a game-time decision.” Malkin has been dealing with […]

Michigan basketball is getting a solid recruit. The Wolverines got a commitment from UAB star transfer forward Yaxel Lendeborg, per On3. Lendeborg was highly sought in the college basketball transfer portal following the end of the regular season. “I love the culture Dusty May has brought to every team that he’s coached,” Lendeborg said, per […]

Houston basketball is in the Final Four for the second time in the tenure of Kelvin Sampson. The Big 12 conference champions rolled through their league, going 19-1 in regular season play. The club also won their conference tournament. Houston then entered March Madness as a no. 1 seed, and has remained standing. Houston basketball […]

April Fool’s Day is here, and that means jokes are aplenty. Unfortunately, those jokes can lead to miscommunication and frustration. That is what happened to college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale, who fell victim to an Auburn basketball prank. An account released a post on X, formerly Twitter, that Auburn basketball star Johni Broome would not […]

The NFL is looking at possible changes to several league rules this offseason. One rule is getting an official change. The league is replacing the method for measuring first downs in the NFL. Pro football will switch from chain gangs to camera-based technology in 2025, per ESPN. The traditional crew that has been on the […]

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden is getting some flowers from Auburn’s Bruce Pearl. That is because Golden has the Gators in the Final Four, and he is not yet 40 years of age. “Don’t let that sheepish look fool you, he’s the real deal,” Pearl said of Golden, per CBS Sports. "Don't let that sheepish […]

The Auburn basketball program is one of four teams left in the men’s NCAA Tournament. Auburn’s famed alum Charles Barkley is thinking about his own career, as he watches his team vie for a national championship. Barkley says this year’s Tigers squad should not take any moment for granted. Charles Barkley on Auburn's Final Four […]

The Tennessee Titans are investing in a former Pro Bowler. Tennessee is re-signing cornerback Justin Hardee Sr. to a one-year deal, per FOX Sports. The defensive back also played a vital role in the special teams unit last year. Hardee appeared in nine games for Tennessee last season. He is expected to continue playing a […]

A promising young player for the Athletics has a major milestone. Jacob Wilson became the first franchise player to hit a home run in the team’s Sacramento ballpark, per USA Today. The Athletics are playing their first season in California’s capital city. The club left Oakland at the end of the 2024 season and is […]

The St. Louis Blues are feeling a little less blue. St. Louis is expected to play a top prospect in their next game against the Detroit Red Wings. 20-year-old forward Jimmy Snuggerud has practiced with the team and will play, per NHL.com. That’s big for Blues fans. Snuggerud is one of 10 candidates for the […]

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledges he is hearing a lot about the use of “torpedo bats.” The bats are getting a lot of attention after the Yankees used them in a crushing 20-9 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers. Mendoza says that the bats are just nothing new to him. "Nothing new for us. […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is making some bold statements about his team. Kraft says that the last two seasons have been a deep struggle for his team. “The last two years have been really difficult, the worst two years of our ownership. … I hope that we’re never drafting fourth again, but today […]

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is opening up about the possibility of adding Aaron Rodgers to the team. Tomlin said that the Steelers met with Rodgers and had a productive meeting getting to know him, per ESPN. There is no definite update on Rodgers as of yet. Pittsburgh is considering signing him, as the team […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley took a moment to meet her team’s youngest fan. Moments after Staley led the Gamecocks to another Final Four, Staley signed an autograph for the fan. It wasn’t just any fan though, but a little baby. Staley signed the baby’s butt in a funny and sweet moment. That […]

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl is having a stellar year. Draisaitl is the first NHL player this season to reach 50 goals, and one of his teammates thinks Draisaitl is the most valuable player in hockey. “He’s the MVP, seeing what he’s done so far this year,” Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse said, per The Athletic. […]

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Nestor Cortes experienced a nightmare in his return to Yankee Stadium Saturday. Cortes skipped talking with media after allowing three home runs on the first three pitches of the game. Cortes was pulled after allowing five total home runs in just a few innings of work. “It’s not a good feeling,” Cortes […]

A passionate booster to the Maryland basketball program is not happy with how Kevin Willard is leaving. Barry Gossett made his grievances known following Willard’s decision to leave Maryland for Villanova. “As far as I’m concerned with Kevin leaving, I think it’s good,” Gossett said, per CBS Sports. “It was just chaos.” Willard was the […]

Toronto Maple Leafs star John Tavares is having an incredible season. Tavares set a new career high in March, per Sportsnet, with 12 goals scored in that calendar month. Leafs John Tavares sets a career-high for goals in a calendar month with 12 pic.twitter.com/mNXHLCOcHD — Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) March 30, 2025 Tavares accomplished that feat […]

Former Alabama football player Jalen Milroe is getting some rave reviews, following his Pro Day performance. Milroe turned heads while performing for NFL scouts. “Milroe’s draft range is still pretty wide — I had him going in Round 3 in my latest mock draft– but he made a statement at his pro day,” ESPN NFL […]

Duke basketball big man Khaman Maluach is having an incredible NCAA tournament. The big man is shooting 87 percent from the field in March Madness. No one has a higher field goal percentage entering the Final Four since 1985, per CBS Sports. Maluach is shooting 20-for-23 from the field in four games. Duke basketball has […]

Maryland basketball is looking for a head coach. Kevin Willard is leaving the school for Villanova, after several days of speculation that he would depart the Terrapins. At least one insider thinks that Maryland is in for a rough road. “The candidate pool for Maryland isn’t exactly overwhelming, and the Terps don’t even have an […]

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl hit a personal career best on Saturday night. Draisaitl became a 50-goal scorer for the fourth time, as Edmonton defeated the Calgary Flames, 3-2. FOR THE FOURTH TIME IN HIS NHL CAREER LEON DRAISAITL IS A 50-GOAL SCORER pic.twitter.com/ZNGVFkbymx — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 30, 2025 Draisaitl scored a goal in […]