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The Chicago White Sox are trading away players as the MLB trade deadline approaches Thursday. In anticipation of yet another trade, the club is scratching veteran pitcher Adrian Houser from a scheduled start Wednesday. “He hasn’t been traded yet but they’re holding him out in anticipation of a deal by 6 pm et tomorrow (Thursday),” […]

The San Diego Padres are considering some trades ahead of Thursday’s MLB trade deadline. Two Padres players getting a lot of trade speculation are pitchers Dylan Cease and Robert Suarez. San Diego has some specific needs they want to get in return for either pitcher. “Heard tonight if the Padres trade a prominent pitcher — […]

Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson has been in extended talks with the team about his contract. Hendrickson made a big splash on Wednesday by showing up to team practice amidst those talks. It was reported Tuesday that Hendrickson’s holdout would become a hold-in, and the Bengals star followed through on that. Hendrickson’s appearance went […]

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez has battled an injury in recent days. Suarez is expected to return to Arizona’s lineup on Wednesday, in what may be his final game with that franchise. “All Star 3B Eugenio Suarez is back in the Arizona Diamondbacks lineup in what should be his final game before he’s traded. […]

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez is one of the hottest trade candidates in Major League Baseball right now. While countless teams have talked to Arizona about a possible trade, the Seattle Mariners appear to be the favorite if Suarez leaves the desert. Seattle is trying to find some pieces to help the club win […]

Florida State basketball has a new man at the helm, but the Seminoles are still on fire on the recruiting trail. The ACC basketball program got a big commitment Tuesday, literally and figuratively. Florida State basketball picked up a pledge from 7-foot big man Marcis Ponder, per On3. Ponder is a top 75 recruit in […]

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado is used to hearing trade rumors every season. This season is no different for the veteran, as rumors swirl about what the Padres might do before Thursday’s MLB trade deadline. Machado says he’s just trying to worry about things that he can control. “In the past, it would probably […]

The Seattle Mariners hope to win the American League West division this season. Seattle wants to do that by exploring some potential trades ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Mariners are interested in dealing with the Minnesota Twins and Colorado Rockies to obtain help, per MLB.com. “Willi Castro is Minnesota’s clearest position-player fit for […]

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson has a new quarterback to work with this season. Justin Fields is now taking snaps for the squad. Wilson made a bold statement about Fields at Jets training camp on Tuesday. “He’s a quiet, silent killer,” Wilson said about his quarterback, in an interview with NFL Network. “He’s […]

The Colorado Rockies have already traded away one of their best players, before the MLB trade deadline. Colorado dealt infielder Ryan McMahon to the New York Yankees in recent days. The Rockies are reportedly now getting interest for other players on the roster, from MLB teams looking to trade. Three Rockies relief pitchers are garnering […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had a challenging season. While the team has not been able to contend for first in the National League West, one of their players is putting together an incredible campaign. Outfielder Corbin Carroll is making Major League Baseball history with his stat line so far this year. “Corbin Carroll of the […]

As the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches, it is natural to hear scuttlebutt from teams all over the league about possible trade deals. It appears that the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are rumored to be selling this season, are once again at the center of a rumor. The Pirates and Toronto Blue Jays have been […]

The New York Yankees are desperately searching for some pitching, ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline. New York is linked to Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller and Washington Nationals hurler MacKenzie Gore, per an ESPN report. “The Yankees want a starting pitcher and Keller, while not the best starter seemingly available, would be […]

New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo is getting the endorsement of some of his teammates. Several Giants players praised Skattebo during the team’s training camp. One of those teammates is veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, who is new to the team this season. Wilson said he was impressed by Skattebo’s ability to catch the […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in a tough position ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Pittsburgh is sailing toward another disappointing season, under general manager Ben Cherington. While Cherington is still at the helm of the ship, a new report states that he may not be around too much longer. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic writes […]

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is surrounded by some new faces this season. Tomlin says it is a challenge coaching at training camp this year, due to being around all those new faces. “I am embracing the challenge of trying to teach an old dog a new trick,” Tomlin said in an interview with Kyle […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded up in the NFL Draft this year, to get Travis Hunter. Hunter went second overall. He is already making an impression on his teammates at training camp, as Hunter revealed what he’s teaching his quarterback Trevor Lawrence. “I’m getting him outside of his box. I am trying to teach him a […]

The MLB trade deadline is nearly here, and several teams are looking for players to bolster rosters. An anonymous MLB executive tells The Athletic that two teams who should be buying right now are the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants. “One rival executive proclaimed the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants should be […]

The New York Giants are hoping for some big things from rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart this season. Dart is expected to compete for the starting job, and he is making some strides toward winning that role. Dart had a solid performance in practice Sunday with completions on his first 10 pass attempts. “He was getting […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have high expectations for rookie running back Ashton Jeanty. Jeanty was the team’s first NFL Draft pick at the 2025 draft. The talented rookie rusher is getting an endorsement from former NFL running back Maurice Jones-Drew. “He’s ready. They are excited about what he is bringing to the table,” Jones-Drew said […]

The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to a massive deal with offensive lineman Rashawn Slater. Slater is agreeing to a $114 million extension for four years, per ESPN. It will make him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history, Adam Schefter said. The left tackle is getting $92 million guaranteed as part of the deal. Los […]

The Buffalo Bills are trying again this season to be one of the best squads in the AFC. Buffalo got some bad news on Sunday, when one of their most promising wide receivers went down to injury at training camp. Tyrell Shavers went down with an injury right after catching a touchdown pass to end […]

Chicago White Sox star Luis Robert Jr. has been the subject of trade speculation for a very long time. With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, it appears that at least one team is awfully close to making a deal for him. That team is the New York Mets, and the White Sox have a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are dealing with some injury problems. Manager Dave Roberts revealed promising young rookie Hyeseong Kim is out with a shoulder problem, per The Athletic. Kim is out for Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox. “I think it’s been affecting his swing a little bit…I think that’s some of the reason […]

The Chicago Cubs are looking for relief pitching ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline. Chicago has their eyes on several bullpen targets, per The Athletic. Chicago is highly-interested in at least four relievers from three different teams. That includes Minnesota Twins players Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax. The Cubbies also like Tampa Bay […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for some help ahead of the MLB trade deadline, like just about every other team. USA Today reporter Bob Nightengale is giving his two cents about what he sees as the biggest surprise for the team, ahead of the July 31 deadline. “The biggest surprise at the trade deadline […]

The New York Yankees filled one of their trade needs in recent days, by dealing for former Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon. The Yankees had also long been involved with Arizona Diamondbacks star Eugenio Suarez. New information is coming to light as to why the Yankees went with McMahon over Suarez. “The Yankees had extensive […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have an injured star in Nick Castellanos, who is not used to sitting out. Castellanos has dealt with a knee injury he suffered during Friday’s game, when he was approaching the outfield wall. Phillies manager Rob Thomson provided an update about that injury on Saturday, per the Athletic. “He’s a bit sore, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are trying to work out possible trade deals for some of their players, ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. Dodgers pitcher Dustin May is one player who may be on the move. Los Angeles isn’t going to give him up though for just anything. “If the Dodgers move right-handed starter […]

The New York Yankees recently acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies. It filled a need the Yankees had heading into the MLB trade deadline on July 31. McMahon is opening up about what it means to him to now play for the Bronx Bombers. “This is every kid’s dream. When you’re nine, […]

The Seattle Mariners are one of baseball’s best surprises this season, especially with the play of star catcher Cal Raleigh. As the MLB trade deadline approaches, Seattle is rumored to be looking at shopping a few players. One of those players is Gold Glove winner Dylan Moore, per The Athletic. There’s a catch though in […]

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo has had a busy offseason. The Spartans made the offseason even more special by adding four-star prospect Carlos Medlock Jr., per League Ready. Medlock pledged to Michigan State over several other big-time programs, including Michigan and Tennessee. The guard got rave reviews by basketball recruiting analysts. “Medlock Jr. is […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have disappointed their fans this season, by losing countless games and struggling to muster runs. One of the Bucs who is having a great season, though, is starting pitcher Mitch Keller. Keller is a hot trade candidate, but the team may not be willing to move him after all. “Trading right-hander Mitch […]

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day has a lot to replace this coming season, after the loss of offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. At Big Ten Media Day on Tuesday, Day teased that the offense won’t look all that different this year. “It will be very similar. We’ve tried to keep offense same over these 9 […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had a rough rookie year overall, which included losing his head coach. Entering his second year, Williams is cleaning the slate and setting new goals. Those goals include making Williams one of the best quarterbacks in the history of Chicago’s historic franchise. #Bears QB Caleb Williams says a couple of […]

There’s a lot of talk in college football about proposing additional changes to the College Football Playoff. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti added more fuel to all that fire on Tuesday, when he made a bold statement at Big Ten Media Day. “To be clear, any college football playoff format that increases the discretion and […]

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams isn’t allowing ongoing contract negotiations from keeping him near his team. Williams pulled up to Rams training camp on Tuesday on a scooter, as negotiations continue on his new deal. “Sean McVay said the Rams will be sitting down with Kyren Williams’ agent, Drew Rosenhaus, tomorrow (Wednesday), to […]

The WNBA is gaining steam in terms of popularity and attention. Television ratings for the league have steadily increased over the past year, and this year’s All-Star weekend continued that trend. The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game was the second-highest watched All-Star game ever for the league, per ESPN. ESPN, ABC & @DisneyPlus scored historic viewership […]

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman has truly been everywhere. Chapman is playing for his seventh Major League Baseball club, and he may have at least one more stop left in him. Chapman has been named a possible trade candidate for Boston, ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline. Chapman was recently asked […]