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Team USA dominated the swimming competitions at the Olympics despite a doping scandal involving Team China. Swimming great Michael Phelps has long been a proponent of harsher bans for those who are caught cheating. He spoke with the Associated Press about a one-and-done punishment for those who test positive. “If you test positive, you should […]

The New York Islanders are looking to improve on back-to-back first-round playoff exits. With head coach Patrick Roy in the fold for his first full season, there is some hope that they could go deep in the playoffs once again. The Islanders will need breakout performances from forwards to do so. They ranked 22nd in […]

New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon has sat out a few practices in training camp this summer. Holdouts are a part of NFL training camp but Judon has been an interesting case. He was back in pads on Monday and spoke with reporters after the practice. NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry reported that Judon said […]

The Anaheim Ducks are coming off another brutal season in 2023-24. They finished with the third-worst record in the Western Conference and extended their playoff drought to a franchise-record six seasons. Now, reports are surfacing that their star forward Trevor Zegras could be on the move. NHL Network’s Stu Grimson said that there is a […]

The Chicago White Sox have lost 20 consecutive games heading into Monday’s action. They are just a week away from breaking the record for consecutive losses and on pace for the worst record in baseball history. Manager Pedro Grifol’s job status is now in the rumor mill. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale is reporting that the […]

The Houston Astros have rocketed up the American League standings after a poor start to the season. They were hoping to get veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. back from injury before the season ended. That dream ended on Sunday. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that in Astros’ manager Joe Espada’s injury update, he said […]

The Chicago White Sox are having one of the worst seasons in Major League Baseball history. They made some more unfortunate history on Sunday when they lost their 20th straight game. They are the first team since 1988 to reach 20 straight losses. The losing streak has brought the White Sox to a dismal 27-87 […]

The Minnesota Twins have had an injury-plagued season. Fans feared another injury when centerfielder Byron Buxton left Sunday’s game after he crashed into the wall making a catch. Buxton avoided injury, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic, and was pulled from the game for precautionary reasons. Buh Buh BUXTON AT THE WALL!!!#MNTwins #MLB pic.twitter.com/fz2HbW36Lv […]

The Boston Red Sox are in the thick of the American League playoff race after a busy trade deadline and are getting a big piece back from injury. Relief pitcher Chris Martin has been out with an elbow injury since July 3rd. Sean McAdam from MassLive.com reports that Martin could be available as early as […]

The New York Jets have started training camp ahead of the 2024 season. They are looking to avenge a poor 2023 and get back to the playoffs for the first time in 13 years. Their chance of doing that rests in the right arm of Aaron Rodgers. Defensive star Quinnen Williams spoke with NFL Network […]

The Chicago White Sox decided not to trade pitcher Garrett Crochet at the MLB trade deadline. The team has lost every game since the All-Star break and cashed in their chips on multiple players. Crochet was expected to be the best player traded at the deadline but remains in Chicago. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal shined […]

The St. Louis Cardinals designated Giovanny Gallegos for assignment in the run-up to the MLB trade deadline. After they acquired pitchers Erick Fedde and Shawn Armstrong, Gallegos opted for free agency instead of a minor-league stint, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Gallegos came up with the New York Yankees but was […]

Team USA has set a world record in the Mixed 4×400 relay at the Olympics. The team ran the race in 3:07:42, breaking the previous world record by over one second. The team of Vernon Norwood, Shamier Little, Bryce Deadmon, and Kaylyn Brown broke the record that a different United States group set at the […]

The New York Jets had a disastrous season in 2023. They quickly spiraled out of control after Aaron Rodgers was injured on the first series of the season. The Jets are back in training camp looking to improve on their 7-10 record but have not gotten great results out of some key players. How can […]

The Chicago Cubs were dealt some brutal news on Thursday regarding a bullpen pitcher. Adbert Alzolay has been placed on the 60-day injured list with a right flexor strain. MLB.com reports that he is likely to undergo surgery that would end his season. He has not pitched since May 12 as he has tried to […]

The Cleveland Guardians sit atop the American League Central and have received a great start from their biggest MLB trade deadline acquisition. Lane Thomas has three hits in his first eight at-bats and spoke with Bally Sports Cleveland about his first few days. “I just wanted to come in, fit in, do my job, and […]

The Minnesota Twins were close to landing a big name at the MLB trade deadline. Starting pitcher Erick Fedde was a key piece of the haul for the St. Louis Cardinals, but the Twins were very close to grabbing him, according to Dan Hayes from The Athletic. “They wanted one of those three, Walker Jenkins, […]

The New York Yankees made three moves at the MLB trade deadline. They addressed big needs with utility man Jazz Chisholm Jr. and relievers Mark Leiter Jr. and Enyel De Los Santos. Still, fans believe they should have done more. General manager Brian Cashman joined WFAN Sports Radio on Thursday and got into a heated […]

The Seattle Mariners have the second-worst record in baseball since June 19. They lost a ten-game division lead and enter Thursday’s action tied for the AL West lead with the Houston Astros. The Mariners are looking to power out of their struggles with big trade deadline additions. The offense has been struggling and players have […]

The Florida Panthers won their first Stanley Cup title in 2024. The triumph completed a very long rebuild that started with picking Aaron Ekblad first overall in 2014. The Panthers’ defenseman was outdone by Gustav Forsling and Brandon Montour in the playoffs and is headed to free agency in the 2025 offseason. While he is […]

The New York Yankees landed one of the biggest names at the MLB trade deadline in Jazz Chisholm Jr. Outside of that, a report connected them to pitcher Jack Flaherty, they added a few relievers, and that is it. The fan base was enraged, believing that the team needed more to win the World Series. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers added starting pitcher Frankie Montas at the MLB trade deadline. After trading their ace Corbin Burnes before the season began, the Brewers have taken control of the National League Central. They needed to replace their lost pitching at the deadline and Montas is the perfect fit to do that. Now, Montas has […]

The Chicago White Sox were big sellers, as expected, at the MLB trade deadline. They did not move one of their star players, pitcher Garrett Crochet. A lofty demand from Crochet kept teams from acquiring him. He told teams that he would not pitch in the bullpen for any team and would not suit up […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. has been a revelation in his short time with the New York Yankees. He hit four home runs in his first three games, including a go-ahead blast in Tuesday’s victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Yankees made the move before the MLB trade deadline despite reports of clubhouse concerns. The fans are […]

The San Diego Padres landed lefty closer Tanner Scott at the MLB trade deadline. The Padres continued to bulk up to contend for the National League Wild Card. Adding one of the best relievers in baseball will certainly bring them closer to their competition and increase their chances of making the playoffs. But the Padres […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a big move for starting pitcher Jack Flaherty at the MLB trade deadline. They needed pitching depth amidst a season full of injuries on the hill and they got it. The Dodgers, however, will live to regret making this move. In the immediate wake of the trade deadline, reports surfaced […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is away from the team as he deals with the hospitalization of his son. Manager Dave Roberts says that absence is expected to extend through the Padres series, per Fabian Ardaya from The Athletic. Freeman and the Dodgers have not announced a return date. Freeman missed his first […]

The New York Islanders have made improvements to their forward unit this offseason. They added wingers Anthony Duclair and Maxim Tsyplakov to improve their goal-scoring prowess but there’s no such thing as too many goals in the NHL. While most trades are done, the Islanders can add goals through Patrik Laine, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Rutger […]

The Baltimore Orioles made a bevy of moves at the MLB trade deadline and came away as one of the big winners. They landed big names in starting pitcher Zach Eflin and outfielder Eloy Jimenez but also improved around the edges to solidify themselves as legitimate contenders in the American League. What grade does General […]

The New York Mets made six moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The last one was for relief pitcher Huascar Brazoban from the Miami Marlins, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Brazoban adds necessary depth to the Mets’ bullpen to contend for the National League Wild Card spots. The Mets needed to make a […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have gone all-in at the MLB trade deadline. They finished it off by adding reliever Dylan Floro from the Washington Nationals, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. The Diamondbacks are facing the Nationals this week in Arizona. Floro can walk across the stadium to his new locker room and face his old […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for a playoff run at the MLB trade deadline. They have added outfielder Kevin Kiermaier from the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Robert Murray from FanSided. In return, the Dodgers sent reliever Ryan Yarbrough to the Blue Jays. The Dodgers targeted outfield help at the deadline primarily due […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made their first move at the MLB trade deadline. The Miami Marlins have sent outfielder Bryan De La Cruz to the Pirates ahead of the MLB trade deadline, according to Mark Feinsand from MLB.com. Feinsand also reports that Jun-Seok Shim is headed to the Marlins as part of the return. Craig […]

The Seattle Mariners have added again at the MLB trade deadline. They have already picked up outfielder Randy Arozarena and infielder Justin Turner. Now, relief pitcher JT Chargois is headed from the Miami Marlins to the Pacific Northwest according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. “Mariners acquiring JT Chargois from Marlins, source tells @TheAthletic.” Rosenthal posted […]

The Miami Marlins have already sold multiple pieces before the MLB trade deadline. Jazz Chisholm Jr is now a New York Yankee, starter Trevor Rogers has moved to the Baltimore Orioles, and Josh Bell is with the Arizona Diamondbacks. There has been value for teams in dealing their bullpen arms and they have plenty to […]

The Seattle Mariners continue to make moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline. After they acquired Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays, the Mariners have now added a reliever. Yimi Garcia from the Toronto Blue Jays is headed to the Pacific Northwest. ESPN’s Jeff Passan was the first to report. “Trade news: The Seattle […]

The New York Mets have been the hottest team in baseball for six weeks. They have posted the best record since June 12 and launched themselves into a playoff spot. After Thursday night’s dramatic win over the Atlanta Braves, some clarity has come to their MLB trade deadline picture from SNY’s Andy Martino. “I asked […]

Garrett Crochet’s demand before the MLB trade deadline is a lofty one. Crochet has told general managers that he would not pitch in the bullpen and would not pitch in the playoffs without a contract extension. The ace of the White Sox is set to hit arbitration after this season but wants long-term security moving […]

The New York Yankees are looking to make a move at the MLB trade deadline. The most recent trade deadline betting odds have the Bronx Bombers as the favorites to land Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. The versatile player has been connected to the Yankees in the lead-up to the deadline. The Yankees are […]