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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has made some bombshell comments in recent days. He is dropping another bold statement, about the upcoming 2028 Olympics. Manfred is open to the idea of having Major League Baseball players participate in those games, with a catch. “Commissioner Rob Manfred says ‘it’s possible’’ to have MLB players play in the […]

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart has gone up against legendary college coach Nick Saban many times. Smart is humorously hoping that he and Saban won’t have to face each other any more. Smart is weighing in on rumors that Saban could soon return to coaching. “I called (and) offered him (Will) Muschamp’s (analyst) job, but […]

Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh is tipping his cap to a young competitor. Raleigh is giving flowers to young Athletics infielder Jacob Wilson. Wilson is the first rookie shortstop to be selected by fans to start the All-Star game, per USA Today. Raleigh says he and the Mariners have struggled to stop the young Wilson […]

New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried is dealing with a blister on one of his fingers. Fried is opening up about how the ailment is affecting him. “I don’t want to go too soon or too quick where it lingers and becomes a problem,” Fried said, per ESPN. “So, we’re still going to use the […]

Pittsburgh Pirates star Oneil Cruz had a big night on Monday at the MLB Home Run Derby. Cruz blasted several homers, and came close to winning the event. Cruz used an unusual bat in the derby, with the iconic video game figure Donkey Kong on it. MLB released some photos of the bat on X, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2025 season with all sorts of questions. Pittsburgh is dealing with the extended negotiations of a possible contract extension for T.J. Watt, for instance. The two sides appear to still not be in alignment on an agreement as the team’s training camp is set to begin. Although Watt is a […]

Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire had a lot to say on Big 12 Media Days Tuesday, like others representing his conference. McGuire gave a tip of his cap to another coach who used to work at his school. McGuire praised the late Texas Tech coach Mike Leach, while he spoke at the podium. “There […]

Oregon football is picking up another strong recruit. The Ducks are getting the commitment of four-star prospect Jalen Lott, per On3. The athlete picked Oregon over Texas, LSU and some other top college football programs. Lott is listed as a 6 foot, 170 pound player who can be used in a variety of roles. He […]

The Golden State Warriors hope to once again find the right formula to reach the NBA Finals. Golden State appears to be looking into the past, in order to compete in the future. The Warriors are linked to re-signing former player De’Anthony Melton, per The Stein Line. The Warriors are interested in signing Melton in […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to try and rebuild for the 2025-26 campaign. Pittsburgh is reportedly taking calls for possible trades on forwards Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell, per The Athletic. Rakell is a player that the Penguins have shopped for awhile. The team was reportedly not pleased with what they would have received in return […]

The New York Mets hope to have pitcher Sean Manaea back very soon. Manaea has battled an injury, that has left him off the mound all season. The Mets hope to use Manaea as soon as this coming Sunday, per the New York Post. The team’s strategy hinges on how well Manaea pitches in a […]

While several MLB teams would love a chance to trade for Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr., one team might just have a solid shot at getting him. That team is the Seattle Mariners, per a ESPN report. ESPN writer David Schoenfield believes the Mariners could make a deal if they offer a slew of […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates might be the most inconsistent team in baseball this season. After Pittsburgh refused to allow a run in a three-game sweep over the Cardinals recently, the team then failed to score a run in a three-game sweep by Seattle. Now, the Bucs finally ended that pathetic 30-inning scoreless streak. The Pirates finally […]

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado has put together an incredible career, and he isn’t done yet. Machado now is joining the 2,000 hit club. Machado accomplished that feat on Monday, in a 6-3 team loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Machado picked up the historic hit against Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen in the fourth inning. […]

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen is one of the hottest names being mentioned as a MLB trade candidate. Gallen fueled that fire even more on Monday, after pitching in another solid start. Gallen pitched six innings against the San Diego Padres, allowing no earned runs. “If the DBacks are deadline sellers, they have one of […]

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is known for standing up for his players. He did just that on Sunday, in a clash with the New York Yankees. Mendoza was ejected from the game, after a strikeout call he didn’t agree with. “Carlos Mendoza just got himself tossed from the ninth inning of today’s game, […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking for some talent ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak is revealing some information about the team’s strategy, ahead of the July 31 deadline. Mozeliak says he’s trying to avoid dealing any of his top relief pitchers. “It would definitely be a concern. Right now, […]

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal is having an incredible season. That season continued on Sunday, as the hurler put himself in great company once again. Skubal joined some of the game’s greatest pitchers of all-time with a stellar performance against the Cleveland Guardians. “Tarik Skubal is the 4th left-handed pitcher in MLB history to […]

The Atlanta Braves are mired in a disappointing season, and it got worse on Sunday. Atlanta got swept by the Baltimore Orioles at home, dropping the team to 11 games under .500 this season. That’s the first time Atlanta has reached those depths since 2017, per 92.9 The Game. “They are sinking like a stone […]

The Washington Capitals continue to explore ways to strengthen their roster, heading into next season. Washington is very interested in exploring the trade market, per NHL.com. This comes after the team didn’t score many points in free agency. “We’ll explore the trade market, see what’s out there,” Washington’s general manager Chris Patrick said. “We’ve sent […]

The Cleveland Guardians haven’t had the season they wanted so far. Cleveland is struggling to tread water in the American League Central. As a result, the team may be offloading some players ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase could be one of those players moving on, per USA Today. “Clase should […]

The Kansas City Royals are having a season to forget, and one of their players is getting some attention from other clubs. Royals pitcher Seth Lugo is quickly becoming a hot trade candidate, per USA Today. “Teams are starting to closely scout Kansas City Royals starter Seth Lugo (6-5, 2.65 ERA), believing that if they […]

The Dallas Cowboys are joining other NFL teams by donating money to help flood relief efforts in Texas. Texas Hill Country was decimated by recent flooding, that resulted in the deaths of more than 50 people. Many people are still unaccounted for, after flash floods moved swiftly through the central and southern parts of the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have lots of plans ahead of the MLB trade deadline, to try and strengthen their roster. Two relief pitchers from the Pittsburgh Pirates are currently on Philadelphia’s radar. Philadelphia though has some other issues that might need addressed. “While the Phillies are looking at relievers David Bednar and Dennis Santana of the […]

The Chicago Cubs have been actively pursuing pitching talent, ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Chicago has particularly had their eye on Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller. While the Cubs have been talking with Pittsburgh for some time about Keller, those talks appear to be hitting some obstacles. “They continue to purse Pirates starter Mitch […]

Notre Dame football has high expectations for the 2025 season, but the program got hit with some bad news on Saturday. A Fighting Irish football player was involved in an ATV accident. Notre Dame offensive lineman Charles Jagusah broke his arm in the accident, per On3. “Charles Jagusah will return to campus early this week […]

The New York Yankees are reeling. New York star Aaron Judge is opening up about why the team is having trouble right now. The Bronx Bombers have dropped six games in a row, and the season looks like it is about to fall off a cliff. “Just got to play better,” Judge said, per ESPN. […]

The Houston Texans are lending a helping hand after recent flooding in the state of Texas. Houston is giving $500,000 to help in relief efforts, per ESPN. “We are heartbroken by the loss and damage that are neighbors in the Texas Hill Country have endured,” Texans owners Janice, Hannah and Cal McNair said in part […]

The Texas Rangers are having a season to forget. The Rangers added even more frustration to the campaign on Friday, as the team dropped yet another game in extra innings. Texas lost to San Diego 3-2, causing Rangers manager Bruce Bochy to make a powerful admission. “It’s pretty simple,” Bochy said, per MLB.com. “You’ve got […]

Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh has had a season that Mariners fans won’t soon forget. Raleigh is hitting home runs at a rapid pace, and causing fans to remember the last franchise player who hit with such power. Raleigh is paying tribute to Mariners great Ken Griffey Jr. “To be mentioned with that name, with […]

The Texas football program is continuing to build its next recruiting class. The Longhorns added a high-level 2026 recruit with the pledge of offensive lineman John Turntine III, per On3. The four-star lineman chose Texas over Michigan and Texas A&M. Turntine is an interior lineman, who can play either guard position. He is a local […]

Notre Dame football continues to score touchdowns on the recruiting trail. The Fighting Irish are getting the pledge of four-star wide receiver Kaydon Finley, per On3. Finley chose Notre Dame over several other college football powers, including Texas and Texas A&M. Finley is a player who has cheered for Notre Dame since he was a […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is happy with what he is seeing from Jasson Dominguez. Boone says he may keep Dominguez in the leadoff spot moving forward in the New York lineup. “We’ll see. The leadoff spot has been a strong point this year… It’s possible, love his at bats right now,” Boone said […]

The San Jose Sharks hope to skate their way back to the top of the NHL. San Jose is working on that by making a pair of free agent signings on Tuesday. The Sharks signed forward Adam Gaudette and defenseman John Klingberg, per NHL reporters Pierre LeBrun and Elliotte Friedman. Gaudette’s deal is worth $4 […]

Texas A&M football is getting a big-time recruit once again. The Aggies got the commitment Tuesday of four-star linebacker DaQuives Beck, per On3. Beck chose Texas A&M over Oklahoma. Beck had offers from several other power 4 programs, including Texas and Tennessee in the SEC. The SMU Mustangs in the ACC had also offered the […]

Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze is picking up another huge transfer player. Auburn is getting the pledge of former five-star safety Jacoby Mathews, per On3. Mathews previously played for Texas A&M. Mathews is a big pickup as he immediately bolsters the team’s secondary. The safety is expected to enroll at Auburn very soon, for the […]

The Winnipeg Jets are adding depth to their offense. The Jets are trying to advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and signed two forwards Tuesday to help them do that. Winnipeg reached deals with Tanner Pearson and Cole Koepke, per TSN. Both players are signing one-year deals with Winnipeg, for $1 million apiece. The Jets […]

Texas A&M basketball has a new leader this season. Bucky McMillan takes over the program, after Buzz Williams left for Maryland. McMillan is going to have one of his best players available for the start of practices. Pop Isaacs has been cleared for no-contact activities, per basketball insider Jon Rothstein. Isaacs averaged nearly 17 points […]

The Minnesota Wild are looking to again reload their roster for the 2025-26 season. Minnesota is keeping an eye and closing in on signing center Nico Sturm, per The Athletic. Sturm is a two-time Stanley Cup champion. “5th-best faceoff guy in the NHL last season (min. 422 draws), 2-time Cup champ, fills PK/size/forechecking role,” Michael […]