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Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani is gearing up for the 2025 season. Ohtani took his first batting practice session of the spring Sunday, per the Los Angeles Times. The slugger batted against 32 pitches. Ohtani is coming off a powerful 2024 season, which was his first with the Dodgers. He batted at a .310 […]

Notre Dame football tailback Jadarian Price is revealing he has a very unique NIL deal. Price is working with jeweler to the stars Johnny Dang on a jewelry item that will help his NIL profits, per TMZ Sports. Their partnership in diamonds is a new, unique approach to the name, image and likeness craze. Price […]

University of Arizona athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois is apologizing to BYU basketball for words said in a Saturday game. BYU defeated Arizona basketball 96-95, in an absolute battle. Arizona fans had some salty things to say to the BYU players. Arizona basketball fans apparently used profanity and the word Mormons while screaming at and heckling […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is expressing his thoughts on the new computerized umpiring system. A software system is being tested this Spring Training to identify balls and strikes at games. It operates along with human umpires. Boone and the Yankees challenged a call made using this ABS system in a recent spring game. […]

New New York Yankees slugger Cody Bellinger is feeling good and ready to take his talents to the Bronx. Bellinger is opening up about his excitement for the 2025 season. He thinks he’s feeling his best. “I can honestly say that. I feel really good with where I’m at. I’m very confident in my ability […]

Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood watched Saturday night as his team took the worst loss in program history. The Fighting Illini got shellacked by the Duke Blue Devils at Madison Square Garden. Duke whipped Illinois 110-67. Duke shot better than 50 percent from three-point range. Blue Devils freshman star Cooper Flagg had his way in […]

Duke basketball’s freshman phenom Cooper Flagg has turned a lot of heads this year. One of them is Illinois coach Brad Underwood, who saw Flagg up close on Saturday. Duke basketball routed Illinois, 110-67. Flagg erupted for 16 points in the blowout victory for the Blue Devils. It was the freshman’s first performance at Madison […]

The Winnipeg Jets are holding on to one of their best players. Winnipeg and center Vladislav Namestnikov are agreeing to a $6 million contract extension, per Sports Net Canada. The contract extension is for two years. Namestnikov may not be a familiar name to casual hockey fans. He is however one of the best producers […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is providing some key new information about one of his players. Roberts says team pitcher Tony Gonsolin is progressing well after being hurt last season. Gonsolin is pitching at nearly the same velocity that he was before getting hurt. “I think he’s in a really good spot given what […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in discussions to give a contract extension to their manager. Dave Roberts and front office management are in talks to keep the manager in L.A. “We started conversations,” Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said, per The Athletic. “And I think the most important thing is he wants to […]

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is giving his reaction to the team’s new policy regarding facial hair. The Yankees shocked the baseball world on Friday, by agreeing to allow their players to finally grow full beards. Judge is a bit shocked by that, per the New York Post. Judge has no intention of growing […]

The Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has another feather in his cap. Jackson is the only QB in PFF history with a 90+ passing grade and rushing grade in the same season, per PFF. Jackson’s performance this year helped lead his Ravens to the NFL Playoffs. Baltimore defeated Pittsburgh before falling to the Buffalo Bills […]

The Athletics are still waiting to reach the city of Las Vegas. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says the team should be in Sin City in 2028, per USA Today. The team is playing the next three seasons in Sacramento, California. Manfred says the franchise’s temporary home in Sacramento is charming. That may not […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are a franchise trying to resurrect itself from ashes. Jacksonville entered the 2024 season with high expectations, after giving star quarterback Trevor Lawrence a major contract extension last offseason. The Jaguars were also considered a strong contender to make the AFC Playoffs. Nothing worked out the way it was supposed to. The […]

The WNBA might be coming to Boston. An ownership group led by actor Donnie Wahlberg is exploring bringing a team to the city, per the Boston Globe. Former NBA Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams is also involved. Wahlberg is a big fan of Boston sports teams. He and his brother Mark are outspoken fans […]

Aaron Rodgers is looking for a new home, while also mulling retirement from the NFL. One team is coming up on Rodgers’ radar. The veteran quarterback is rumored to be interested in joining the Los Angeles Rams, per ESPN. There’s obviously a huge catch. The Rams currently have a quarterback in Super Bowl champion Matthew […]

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has a problem with something within his organization. Cohen is not happy that the Mets weren’t able to attract large crowds throughout the 2024 campaign. New York was 18th in Major League Baseball in home attendance figures, per SNY TV. “I didn’t like it. That really bothered me,” Cohen […]

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is giving praise to the Los Angeles Dodgers, following their 2024 season. The Dodgers won the World Series, and Cohen is truly impressed. "They've built a great business over there with revenues that are significantly above almost any other team and that gives them the ability to do things […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are pledging a longer commitment to one of their most consistent players. Cincinnati signed a contract extension with punter Ryan Rehkow, per ESPN. Rehkow set a franchise single-season record for gross punting average (49.1) and net average (42.9) last year, per the outlet. He was a rookie in 2024. The Bengals are […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a difficult decision to make at quarterback. Pittsburgh is torn between standing behind Justin Fields and Russell Wilson, per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Steelers used both of those quarterbacks in the 2024 season, to mixed results. While Pittsburgh did make the postseason, the team’s offense just never looked too vibrant. The […]

Team USA’s journey at the 4 Nations Face-Off is getting a big development. Team USA defenseman Charlie McAvoy was hospitalized with an infection, per Daily Faceoff. The infection stemmed from a minor injury. McAvoy seems to be doing better, but he’s now out for the championship game, per Bleacher Report. Team USA is in the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are continuing to rebuild. The team is firing assistant general manager Champ Kelly, per ESPN. Kelly worked for the team for the last three seasons. Las Vegas is trying to clean house following a disappointing 4-13 campaign in 2024. After the conclusion of the season the team fired coach Antonio Pierce. […]

Ohio State basketball coach Jake Diebler is feeling the pain of losing to the school’s most bitter rival. Ohio State dropped a tough Big Ten game to Michigan on Sunday, 86-83. “I’m angry, frustrated, disappointed. This game means a ton, it’s not just another game. I’m not going to walk that back just because we […]

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is getting some bad news. Stanton is entering Spring Training hobbled by elbow soreness, per The Athletic. Stanton is considered behind schedule, although it’s uncertain what exactly that means. The outfielder may not be able to go for Opening Day, per the Associated Press. “I’m not going to put […]

Former Michigan State basketball player Magic Johnson is paying tribute to the legendary coach Tom Izzo. Izzo made history on Saturday, by becoming the all-time leader in Big Ten conference victories in basketball. He passed the legendary Bob Knight. “Cookie and I want to congratulate MSU’s Basketball Coach Izzo on his huge record-breaking 354th win […]

Auburn basketball is one of the best teams in the country this season. Head coach Bruce Pearl is recruiting to keep things that way. Pearl and the Tigers just landed one of the best scorers available in the country, per On3. Auburn is getting a commitment from JUCO star guard Abdul Bashir. Bashir is averaging […]

Former Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Bobby Jenks is battling cancer. The White Sox are sharing a message of love and hope to Jenks amidst that cancer journey. We stand with you, Bobby Jenks. Thinking of Bobby as he is being treated for Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. https://t.co/47VIPnIq7V pic.twitter.com/jH4R9KN4cx — Chicago […]

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope is opening up about some of the things that went wrong for his team Saturday against Texas. The Wildcats dropped a close game, 82-78, to the Longhorns. Pope says his team just didn’t get the job done when it really counted. Kentucky had a late lead, but lost it in […]

One of the newest members of the Pittsburgh Pirates is in awe of the team’s star pitcher Paul Skenes. Former All-Star and new team infielder Adam Frazier says Skenes can throw smoke. “If you hit it, you’re hitting it straight in the ground,” Frazier said, per ESPN. “So it’s like, ‘All right, strap it on […]

Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd isn’t happy his team lost a close game to Houston Saturday. Lloyd understands that fans are also frustrated, but he wants to reassure them. Arizona is still tied for second place in the conference standings. Lloyd says building a winning culture can take time. Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson for […]

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self is disgusted with both himself and his players. The Jayhawks lost to Utah on Saturday, and Self is demanding better from his program. “We were awful. They played really well early. And then of course we didn’t have any answers for them defensively. We didn’t do very well,” Self said […]

Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson and his squad got a big win Saturday over the Arizona Wildcats. Following the victory, Sampson gave tribute to Wildcats coach Tommy Lloyd. He also thought about Arizona’s legendary coach Lute Olson. “But I would be lying if I didn’t tell you that I didn’t have a thought of the […]

The New England Patriots have a new coach, and a new mission. That mission is to return to the postseason, where they haven’t been in quite a while. Entering 2025, New England has had three head coaches over the last three seasons. Mike Vrabel is the new man in charge. With a new coach, comes […]

New York Yankees hurler Devin Williams is opening up about having to shave his beard for the team. The Yankees are known for making their players stay clean-shaven, and Williams has some scruff right now. “Everyone’s got an opinion, so, it is what it is,” Williams said about having to shave, per MLB.com. Williams is […]

The Anaheim Ducks are getting a lot of attention as a seller this NHL season, before the trade deadline approaches. The Ducks are expected to move some players ahead of the March deadline. Forward Ryan Strome is expected to be a trade candidate, per Pro Hockey Rumors. Strome is a forward who signed with Anaheim […]

New York Mets star reliever Edwin Diaz is opening up about his contract situation in New York, ahead of the 2025 campaign. Diaz can opt out of his contract following the season. He’s trying to not think about that at the moment. “I’m not thinking right now about the opt-out,” Diaz said, per The Athletic. […]

NBA All-Star game weekend viewers didn’t take to Kai Cenat and Druski’s game. The two celebrities got some negative reviews on social media, for their performances in the NBA celebrity game Friday. Druski finished the game with four points. Kai Cenat didn’t fare much better, as he was seen air balling shots. “I enjoy most […]

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope is undefeated against Tennessee, per Kentucky Insider. Pope is now 8-0 against the Volunteers, after his team defeated Tennessee Tuesday 75-64. Pope is now 2-0 against Tennessee as a coach, and 6-0 against them as a player. That’s a pretty remarkable run for the Wildcats coach, who is in his […]

New Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll is filling out his staff. Carroll hired two of his sons to work for him, per NBC Sports. Brennan Carroll is the offensive line coach and run game coordinator, and Nate is the assistant quarterbacks coach. Raiders coach Pete Carroll announced his full staff on Wednesday. Carroll got […]