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The San Diego Padres are having a special season, and Saturday’s game was just another example of it. San Diego defeated the Colorado Rockies in a 21-0 game. Padres pitcher Stephen Kolek also had a special day. Kolek became the second player to pitch a complete game in a shutout of at least 20 runs […]

It’s no secret that wide receiver George Pickens and the Pittsburgh Steelers had a rocky relationship. That relationship ended in recent days, as the team traded him to the Dallas Cowboys. More information is coming to light about the relationship Pickens had with the Steelers. That news continues to be negative. “I got a sense […]

Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles led the way for her team on Friday. Charles scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds for Connecticut, en route to a 94-86 win over the New York Liberty in WNBA Preseason action. Charles also finished the game with three assists and two steals. It was the first victory for […]

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Erick Fedde threw a complete game shutout against his former team, the Washington Nationals. The Cardinals pitcher downplayed the idea that he was out for revenge. “I have no ill-will towards the Nationals,” Fedde said after the game, per The Athletic. “They gave me every opportunity. They drafted me, allowed me […]

New York Giants legend Michael Strahan met with the team’s rookies after their first day of minicamp. Strahan sent a strong message to those new players, and a video of his words went viral on social media. “We want to be a part of what you are building for the future. We want to be […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is quite impressed with his rookie wide receiver, Tetairoa McMillan. McMillan was the team’s first selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. He was selected eighth overall by a rebuilding Carolina squad. McMillan is working out for his new coaches, and Canales used an interesting word to describe him. “He […]

NCAA men’s and women’s basketball may look quite different next season. A NCAA rules committee is looking at changing the men’s game format from halves to quarters, per The Athletic. That is one of several proposals the NCAA is examining this offseason, that may go into effect for the 2025-26 campaign. Another idea being thrown […]

Green Bay Packers NFL Draft selection Savion Williams is getting compared to some pretty impressive players. The new Packers wide receiver is getting compared to Deebo Samuel and Cordarrelle Patterson, per a ESPN report. “Williams had as many rushing touchdowns (six) as he did touchdown catches last season, making him one of only two FBS […]

Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek is talking about how Tom Brady influenced the team’s decision to sign a quarterback this offseason. The Raiders and head coach Pete Carroll decided to bring in a familiar face, in veteran Geno Smith. Smith and Carroll worked together for years in Seattle. Spytek says that Brady, a […]

The Detroit Pistons are already making moves to prepare for next season, after losing to the New York Knicks in the NBA Playoffs. Detroit hopes to retain veteran guard Dennis Schroder in free agency, per Hoops Hype. “The Pistons have early Bird rights on him and his style of play fits Detroit well,” the report […]

The Baltimore Orioles are rumored to have a player that could get a free agent contract worth even more than Juan Soto’s. Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson could get as much as $600 million or more when he’s a free agent, per ESPN. ESPN Major League Baseball insider Jeff Passan wrote a piece for the outlet […]

The New York Yankees are making some moves with their pitchers, as they try to snap out of a funk. New York is designating hurler Carlos Carrasco for assignment, per the team’s social media. To take his spot on the roster, the club is calling up hurler Yerry de los Santos from triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Carrasco […]

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman is excited to see what his former quarterback can do in the NFL. Freeman is giving high praise to Riley Leonard, after Leonard got drafted by the Indianapolis Colts. “A lot of the talk is, he’s an ascending player,” Freeman said, per ESPN. “He’ll be a guy that isn’t […]

There’s a lot still to learn about Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki. One of those things is how much he may be worth as a free-agent someday, according to ESPN Major League Baseball insider Jeff Passan. The MLB writer wrote a piece for ESPN naming several pro players and which one of them might […]

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is expected to be one of the most coveted players in baseball, when he eventually becomes a free agent. He is also expected to become one of the highest-paid players. ESPN Major League Baseball writer Jeff Passan thinks that Skenes will get a $500 million contract when he eventually gets […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is staying positive, amidst the struggles of his reliever Devin Williams. Williams officially allowed three earned runs in less than one inning of work Monday, imploding as the Yankees lost to San Diego. The Padres defeated New York, 4-3. Williams walked two batters in the game, and left the […]

New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon is standing by his teammate, Devin Williams. Williams blew a win for Rodon on Monday, in a game against the San Diego Padres. It wasn’t the first time this season that Williams imploded on the mound. “I’ve been through it,” Rodon said, per ESPN. “I know what that feels […]

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook is feeling good after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of a NBA Playoffs series. Westbrook was filled with some sentimentality after returning to Oklahoma City, where he once played. “I am always grateful and I am truly indebted to these fans, and the people here, that they […]

USC basketball is getting a very talented guard from the transfer portal. The Trojans got the commitment of UNC Asheville transfer Jordan Marsh, per On3. Marsh averaged 18.8 points per game this past season. The UNC Asheville transfer also shot close to 45 percent from the field this past season. Marsh completed 30.5 percent of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and wide receiver George Pickens are trying to resolve their differences. While the team’s general manager Omar Khan says Pickens won’t be leaving the Steel City, it appears Pickens may have other ideas. Pickens reportedly flirted with the idea of a trade request this offseason, per Steelers Depot. The talk around a […]

USC football is getting a solid defensive back from the transfer portal. Former UCF cornerback Chasen Johnson has committed to the Trojans, per On3. Johnson was a very active part of the UCF secondary last season. Playing in the Big 12 conference, Johnson posted 18 tackles and two passes defended. The new USC cornerback is […]

The Las Vegas Raiders drafted running back Ashton Jeanty with their first selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. Jeanty was selected No. 6 overall by the franchise. Las Vegas was reportedly interested though in at least two other players over Jeanty, per The Sporting News. Those players are Miami quarterback Cam Ward and Penn State […]

College football transfer quarterback Jaden Rashada has a new home with Sacramento State. Sacramento State is now Rashada’s fourth home as a college football player. It may also be his last. “(Sac State’s) offense is super quarterback friendly,” Rashada said, per CBS Sports. “Everyone knows about (Marion’s) Go-Go Offense. High tempo, throw the ball. I’m […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are getting some bad news. St. Louis is reportedly hoping to trade closer Ryan Helsley, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, but the reliever’s recent performances may be hurting his trade stock. “The Cardinals were hoping that hanging onto Helsley the first half of the season would enhance his trade value, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be inching closer to trading George Pickens, according to Steelers Depot. Pittsburgh and Pickens apparently have a rocky relationship, and the franchise is reportedly looking to move him. “His time in Pittsburgh, in a lot of people’s minds, is limited,” NFL Insider James Palmer said per Bleacher Report, and reported […]

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen is going to soon have plenty of suitors for his services. The New York Mets and the New York Yankees are expected to be interested in the pitcher when he becomes a free agent, per USA Today. “Gallen, who will be a coveted free agent this winter, certainly loves pitching […]

The Chicago White Sox are hoping to deal outfielder Luis Robert Jr. by Memorial Day, per USA Today. Robert has found his stride at the plate in the last week, and Chicago feels his stock is high. Robert has hit .346 this past week with three home runs. He also has collected six stolen bases […]

A Pittsburgh Pirates fan who recently fell from the stands onto the warning track during a game is getting better. Kavan Markwood fell onto the field at PNC Park during a Pirates-Chicago Cubs game in late April. Markwood has a GoFundMe page raising money for his medical care and recovery. The GoFundMe page has raised […]

Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo Lopez is rumored to be getting a lot of trade interest, per USA Today. Lopez is proving to be the ace of the staff for a struggling Twins team. The pitcher is getting interest from several contending teams in Major League Baseball this campaign. “Lopez, who returned a week ago from […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Shohei Ohtani is getting sharper with his pitching. Roberts revealed that Ohtani is working well with his bullpen sessions. Ohtani is not ready yet though to get to the mound in a Major League Baseball game. “Hopefully at some point in time we’ll get him to face some […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are bringing in a new pitcher. St. Louis is recalling hurler Michael McGreevy from Triple-A Memphis, per The Athletic. The right-hander hasn’t appeared in a Major League Baseball game this season. To make room for the pitcher, St. Louis is optioning Roddery Munoz. Munoz had just joined the team from the […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry wasn’t popular with his son Canon after the team lost to Houston Friday night. Canon Curry shunned his dad when Stephen went over to see him following the Warriors’ NBA Playoff game against the Rockets. The moment when Curry saw his son went viral on social media. Same, Canon, […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Jimmy Butler knows it won’t be easy to defeat the Houston Rockets this postseason. The Rockets won back-to-back games to force a Game 7 in their NBA Playoff series. Butler thinks his team is going to be all right, though, despite the recent losses. “It’s definitely going to be higher energy, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are signing two pitchers to try and help the pitching staff. Toronto is giving deals to hurlers Jose Urena and Spencer Turnbull, per MLB Network. The deals are pending physicals for the players. Turnbull finished last season on the injured list, but pitched well before that for the Philadelphia Phillies. He […]

Houston Rockets big man Steven Adams hustled on both ends of the floor, as his team got a massive win Friday over the Golden State Warriors. Houston defeated Golden State in Game 6 of their playoff series, 115-107. Following the game, Adams had a simple response to why he had such a strong performance. “I […]

The Houston Rockets are staying alive in the NBA Playoffs. Houston defeated Golden State in Game 6 of their series Friday, by a 115-107 score. Following the game, the team released a meme featuring Rockets player Tari Eason. Eason held seven fingers up, to signify the team’s push to a seventh game. pic.twitter.com/nsd9SpEVJ5 — Houston […]

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray was the hero of the team’s Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. Murray exploded for 43 points, as Denver won 131-115. The NBA Playoffs series now moves on to Game 6, and Murray has a warning to his team. “Game 6 is one of the hardest […]

Arizona basketball is adding a talented big man from Senegal. Tommy Lloyd’s program got the commitment of 6-foot-11 forward Sidi Gueye, per ESPN. Gueye previously played for Real Madrid in Spain. The forward is seen as one of the top international basketball prospects available this year. “Coach [Tommy] Lloyd is one of the top coaches […]

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is having another tough season. The young slugger is hitting just .158 to start the year, and at least one Major League Baseball insider thinks that Robert needs a new team. “Not only has he been a demonstrably worse hitter, his center-field defense also has plateaued. This is […]