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Basketball phenom Bronny James was truly tongue-tied when he met Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. James said he was starstruck to meet the NBA champion during a game at Crypto Arena in Los Angeles. Reporter: "[When] was the first time you felt star-struck?" Bronny James: "I think when Steph [Curry] was playing at Crypto […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were a team with a lot of promise during the 2023-4 season. Loaded with stars, the once laughable Clippers made a run to the NBA Playoffs but got bounced by the Dallas Mavericks. There was certainly some tension on the team, despite the success. The Clippers have a few needs that […]

UConn basketball big man Donovan Clingan is getting some good news. The center is strongly in consideration to be a top-three 2024 NBA Draft pick, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. If that holds, that means Clingan would go to either the Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards or Houston Rockets. Clingan was a member of the UConn basketball […]

Basketball superstar LeBron James is sending out a message to the Ohio State football team, following the reveal of the new EA Sports college football video game. James is showing his love for the Buckeyes in a social media post on X. “LET’S GOOOOOOO!!!!!!” James posted, which can be found here. James grew up in […]

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope is very excited about his team’s latest addition. Pope is dropping rave reviews about the Wildcats’ latest transfer, Ansley Almonor. Almonor previously played for Fairleigh Dickinson before committing to Kentucky basketball from the transfer portal. “Ansley is one of the best shooting mid-major bigs out there and he is a […]

Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer is throwing out some ideas, instead of balls and strikes. The hurler is giving his input on how to reform starting pitching in Major League Baseball. Scherzer is advocating a range of ideas that would allow pitchers to start throwing more innings, which he says isn’t happening now. “I want […]

Michigan football assistant coach and former quarterback Denard Robinson is no longer with the program. Robinson was relieved of his duties following an arrest, per The Athletic. Robinson had been suspended by Michigan following his April arrest for allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated. “He is no longer on staff,” Michigan football spokesman Dave Ablauf […]

The San Francisco 49ers are adding more depth to their offensive line, as the team tries to march back to the Super Bowl. The 49ers are signing veteran offensive lineman Chris Hubbard, per ESPN. Hubbard is agreeing to a one-year deal in the Bay. Hubbard is a long-time player who was with the Tennessee Titans […]

The New York Knicks are getting hit with some tough news as they try to get momentum back against the Indiana Pacers. The Knickerbockers are without forward OG Anunoby for the pivotal Game 5 of the playoff series, per the team injury report. The forward has a strained left hamstring. OG Anunoby’s injury status vs. […]

A former Duke basketball player is turning some heads at the NBA Draft Combine. Blue Devil Jared McCain is hitting nearly every three-point shot he is attempting at the event. Serious shooting display from Jared McCain. Hit 19 of 25 3s. pic.twitter.com/RYQG85gEIX — Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) May 13, 2024 The former Duke basketball player hit […]

Former Kansas basketball commit Riley Kugel is looking to potentially stay in the Big 12 Conference. Kugel is looking at Kansas State basketball as a potential new home, per Through the Phog. Kugel was set to head to Lawrence, but decided to bow out of his commitment to Kansas this offseason. The transfer guard is […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger is getting some praise from his manager after having an excellent return to the roster. Bellinger went 4-for-5 in his first game with the team since going on the injured list. His offense helped pace the Cubs to a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday. “Cody had some really […]

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander is thinking about what it would be like to wear a Detroit Tigers uniform one last time. The veteran hurler is reminiscing about his time in Detroit as he prepares to pitch against his old team on Sunday. Verlander is scheduled to take the mound for the Astros against the […]

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy knows his team is in a tough position right now. The club is decimated by injuries, and the manager is trying hard to navigate the team through the turbulence. "We're thin and you have to work around it." Bruce Bochy and the team speak on the recent injuries the Rangers' […]

The Atlanta Braves are breathing a sigh of relief, as one of their struggling sluggers seems to be getting his groove back. Ronald Acuna Jr. hit his third home run of the season Friday, and is feeling good amid an overall hitting slump. “I felt really good, I’m not gonna lie. It’s been a while […]

The Los Angeles Chargers recently drafted legacy football player Brenden Rice in the 2024 NFL Draft, and his father Jerry isn’t happy with it. Jerry Rice was frustrated that his son fell to the final round of the event. “My dad was hot,” Brenden Rice said, per ESPN. “You guys get the flash like … […]

Las Vegas Raiders rookie Jackson Powers-Johnson is all-in on his new team. The rookie offensive lineman wants Raiders fans to know that he loves where he is. "If you buy into the logo on the front, it's gonna bless the name on the back." – @BigJax58 pic.twitter.com/8eIH3mXu1q — Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) May 10, 2024 […]

Former New York Knicks legend Charles Oakley is still upset with how he was treated years ago at Madison Square Garden during a game. Oakley says he’s not returning to the famous arena until he receives an apology from Knicks owner James Dolan. Oakley was ejected from the arena in 2017 following an argument with […]

Two members of the Edmonton Oilers are getting some major praise from an opposing coach. Oilers’ Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are receiving accolades after combining for 8 points in the team’s Game 2 victory Friday over the Vancouver Canucks. “McDavid and Draisaitl were unreal tonight,” Canucks coach Rick Tocchet said, per Daily Faceoff. Edmonton […]

USC basketball is giving a salute to one of their former players. The Trojans shared a post on social media congratulating Bronny James for being selected to participate in the NBA combine. NBA Combine invites for our guys @isaiahcollier04 and Bronny James ✔️✌️ pic.twitter.com/qnYuO5HWLc — USC Men's Basketball (@USC_Hoops) May 6, 2024 James and USC […]

Kentucky basketball doesn’t seem to be lagging any money since the departure of John Calipari. The Wildcats have close to $700,000 in new recurring NIL contributions from fans since Mark Pope took over the program, per The Athletic. That number seems to be increasing day-to-day, based on program estimates, and doesn’t include the $5 million […]

Duke basketball is going after yet another no. 1 ranked high school basketball prospect. Five-star basketball recruit AJ Dybantsa says he’s been offered by the Blue Devils, per Sports Illustrated. Dybantsa is the no. 1 prospect in the 247 Sports 2025 class. Dybantsa is a 6-foot-9, 200 pound small forward. The forward has a slew […]

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self knows his conference is about to get even harder. Self is calling the new look Big 12 a ‘monster’ of a league. “It’s going to be a monster of a league” 👀@KUHoops coach Bill Self joined @TheAndyKatz to speak on Kansas’ offseason and the strength of the new look @Big12Conference […]

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is getting some high praise after he nearly led his team to victory Sunday over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Banchero put up a double-double for the team, who ended up losing in Game 7 of its NBA playoff series to the Cavs. The forward had 38 points and 16 rebounds, and […]

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner is not going to be able to hang out in central Florida for quite awhile. The Magic player is getting blasted on social media after putting up one of the worst NBA Playoff performances of all-time. Wagner went 1-for-15 from the field, in the team’s Game 7 loss to the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted one of the best classes in this year’s NFL Draft, according to many analysts and experts. The team drafted several offensive linemen, along with some defensive specialists and a wide receiver. Pittsburgh also signed an un drafted free agent, that could be quite valuable to the team. This free agent will […]

The Florida Panthers are getting some pretty good news ahead of their next playoff series. Panthers center Sam Bennett might be able to play against the Boston Bruins following an injury, per Sports Net Canada. Bennett is definitely out for Game 1, but considered day-to-day. The center suffered an upper body injury in a recent […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting close to setting a very painful NHL record. The Leafs have now tied a league record for the fewest amount of goals scored in a winner-take-all playoff game, per Sports Net Canada. Toronto managed only one goal in its Game 7 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday. The […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs bowed out once again early in the NHL playoffs, losing a series to the Boston Bruins in seven games. The Leafs continued an epic drought, having last won a Stanley Cup in 1967. This was a season of promise, and it ended in total disappointment for Toronto. While the Leafs will […]

The Kansas basketball program is going after even more talent in the transfer portal. The Jayhawks are joining the race to add the services of former UTSA basketball star Jordan Ivy-Curry, per the Kansas City Star. Ivy-Curry is a guard who recently de committed from Virginia Tech. The former UTSA guard averaged more than 17 […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook is setting the record straight about his thoughts on his role with the team this season. Westbrook is calling out reports about his feelings that he says aren’t accurate. The veteran was placed in a supporting role for most of the year with the club. Media reports alleged there […]

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge completed a feat Saturday that hadn’t been done in 30 years. Judge became the first Yankee captain to be ejected from a MLB game in three decades, per YES Network. The last time it happened was with Don Mattingly in 1994. Judge disagreed with a call while at-bat in […]

The Dallas Mavericks are getting a tough blow as they advance in the NBA Playoffs. Dallas forward/center Maxi Kleber is down with a shoulder injury, per The Athletic. Kleber is expected to miss a significant period of time for the team, and possibly the rest of the postseason. Kleber suffered a dislocation of the AC […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are experiencing a tough blow in their lineup. Team shortstop Trea Turner is out for at least six weeks with a hamstring injury, per The Athletic. Turner isn’t expected to be back anytime before that. The Phillies infielder experienced the injury while hustling hard in a Friday game against the San Francisco […]

The sports television network ESPN is denying a report that they are banning Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley from appearing on the channel. The network says Beverley hasn’t faced any discipline from the broadcasting company, after a tense exchange occurred between the player and a producer who works for the network. “He isn’t banned and […]

Los Angeles Kings center Pierre-Luc Dubois is ready to get the next season going. Dubois says he wants to do a whole lot better next year after a disappointing campaign skating for L.A. “I’m committed to having a better season,” Dubois said, per The Score. “I’ll do anything to be better.” Dubois joined the Kings […]

The Minnesota Vikings are getting criticism for their first-round NFL Draft pick in the 2024 class. 2-time Super Bowl champion LeSean McCoy is unimpressed with Vikings’ pick J.J. McCarthy. McCoy says the Vikings are the losers of the draft for the pick. LeSean McCoy says the #Vikings are the biggest losers of the draft for […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has a truly amazing statistic that will surely please fans of the team. Irving is now 13-0 in his career in closeout playoff games, per the NBA. Irving remained undefeated in clinch opportunity games, following his team’s win Friday over the L.A. Clippers. The Mavericks are moving on in the […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic knows his team really went to the brink in defeating the L.A. Clippers, during the Western Conference NBA Playoffs. Doncic confessed to being exhausted following the conclusion of the series. Doncic speaks. “I’m tired.” pic.twitter.com/mBsxRCAo3Q — Brad Townsend (@townbrad) May 4, 2024 “It’s important to get rest now,” Doncic said, […]