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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 […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are getting tons of interest from other teams for their players, ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Arizona is getting lots of trade calls regarding starting pitcher Zac Gallen, per an ESPN report. This is in despite of the fact he is having a rough season on the mound. “The Diamondbacks are […]

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is fast approaching on July 31. One of many teams looking to sell some players is the Minnesota Twins. The Twins are open to offers on a number of players, per the New York Post. “As of today (Tuesday), the Twins are now seriously listening on their rental players, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have won some wild games this season, but perhaps none were as wild as what the Phillies saw on Monday night. Philadelphia defeated the Boston Red Sox, 3-2, after a catcher’s interference call. It was the first time in more than 50 years that Major League Baseball saw a game end that […]

The Philadelphia Phillies got a wild win on Monday night, in a walk-off over the Boston Red Sox. A catcher interference call went against the Red Sox in the 10th inning with the bases loaded for the Phillies. Edmundo Sosa had a check swing on a 2-2 pitch, that ended up contacting the catcher’s glove. […]

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eugenio Suarez has been a hot trade candidate this summer, and his trade value is probably soaring even higher right now. Suarez is on a hot streak, with seven home runs over a six-game span. He is the third Diamondbacks player to ever do that, per ESPN. “The All-Star third baseman is […]

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo is no stranger to NIL and the transfer portal, but that doesn’t mean he is a fan. Izzo is advocating for more regulations and rules regarding college basketball transfer rules. “We’ve lost a lot of control now. Don’t kid yourself. I think a lot of people are afraid to […]

Louisville basketball had some problems with injuries during the 2024-25 campaign. The Cardinals lost a few players for the year early on, including forward Kasean Pryor. Pryor is doing better though after dealing with a knee injury that left him off the floor. Kelsey gave a positive injury update for his star forward, when asked […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are continuing to make moves to try and keep their best players together. Kansas City worked out a $93 million contract extension with defensive end George Karlaftis, per ESPN. It includes $62 million guaranteed, and is a four year extension. The deal was announced Sunday. The move comes on the heels […]

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has already done so much to put him in the club’s record book. On Sunday, Judge accomplished another astonishing feat. He tied Alex Rodriguez for the most home runs in Yankees history. Rodriguez and Judge now each have 351 blasts while wearing pinstripes, per Talkin’ Yanks. Aaron Judge has […]

Indianapolis Colts defensive back Camryn Bynum has been watching his teammates closely this offseason, in OTAs and other workouts. Bynum thinks the Colts have a great quarterback battle going, with Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones looking for snaps. “I think this is a great scenario for any quarterback to be in,” Bynum said, per NFL […]

The Cleveland baseball team changed their name to the Guardians some years ago, after being known as the Indians for several years. That decision is now getting criticized by President Donald Trump, who wants the team to change back to its former name. In a statement, Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti is addressing […]