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The Los Angeles Dodgers took a tough 10-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. Los Angeles was out of sorts, and Philly capitalized to steal the first game of their early July series. Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller had a tough night and shared his plan for improvement after his team gave up nine […]

Veteran Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is gearing up to play with Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics. At 39 years old, 2024 could be James’ last professional Summer Games before he retires. However, he is not soaking in the glory by himself. James gave star gymnast Simone Biles high praise amid her […]

The Detroit Pistons are enduring significant growing pains during the 2024 offseason. The Pistons parted ways with former head coach Monty Williams in June and are trying to fill their roster with support during the NBA Free Agency period. Detroit made a decisive frontcourt-bolstering move on former Joel Embiid backup Paul Reed. The Pistons are […]

DEERFIELD, IL — The Chicago Sky got back to work at practice on Tuesday after their early July three-game road trip. Angel Reese is coming off a historic week, earning several WNBA honors and breaking records left and right. Reese spoke about her desired “trademark”: her player reputation that will leave the rest of the […]

The Chicago Sky ended early July’s three-game road trip with an 84-71 loss to the Seattle Storm. However, star rookie forward Angel Reese continued her historical impact by amassing her 13th straight double-double. Fellow Sky teammate and starting guard Marina Mabrey was in awe of Reese’s incredible accomplishment. Reese broke Candace Parker’s WNBA record for […]

After a dominant run with the Purdue basketball program, Zach Edey is finally in the NBA. The Memphis Grizzlies selected Edey with the ninth overall pick in the 2024 Draft. Edey made his NBA Summer League debut against the Utah Jazz on Monday and did not disappoint. Edey’s new teammate Ja Morant sang his praises […]

Incoming Duke basketball freshman Cooper Flagg got the opportunity to play for the 2024 Team USA select squad, which practices against the United States Olympic team. Flagg has gone up against elite-level talent, including players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Flagg reflected on his experience and gave an eye-opening take on the dominance of […]

The Team USA squad for the 2024 Olympics will be loaded. The team features several superstars including LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant. Of course, with multiple stars comes debate. Bill Simmons took to his podcast to discuss whether James or Tatum should start for the summer team. Simmons began by making […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had an eventful 2024 NFL offseason. Pittsburgh acquired several contributors who should help the team improve. However, one of their squad members has found himself in trouble with the NFL. Cornerback Cameron Sutton has been suspended eight games for violating the league’s Personal Conduct Policy, per Tom Pelissero. In March of […]

Team Croatia has faced an uphill battle before the 2024 Olympics. Veteran NBA players and Croatia national basketball team members Ivica Zubac and Dario Saric played against Greece in a qualifying game on Sunday. Croatia lost, but an incident after the game is making headlines. Ivica Zubac and Dario Saric were reportedly involved in an […]

The Duke basketball program is gearing up for an exciting 2024-25 season, headlined by the arrival of five-star recruit Cooper Flagg. Flagg received the honor of playing with the 2024 Team USA Select squad, which practices against the United State’s official Olympic roster. Flagg has had the opportunity to go against big professional names such […]

The Chicago Sky drafted an outstanding rookie tandem before the start of the 2024 WNBA season. Chicago selected former South Carolina women’s basketball center Kamilla Cardoso and ex-LSU star Angel Reese with their top-10 picks. Cardoso’s professional debut was delayed by a shoulder injury, but she has been promising since joining the lineup in early […]

The Chicago Sky took on an intense road rematch against the Seattle Storm on Sunday evening. Rookie forward Angel Reese made WNBA history by amassing her 12th straight doubled-double. Nevertheless, Chicago fell 84-71 after a late push from Seattle. What appeared to be a futile effort from Reese drew an admirable postgame response about her […]

Angel Reese has greatly impacted the Chicago Sky through her first 19 games. Reese averages an earnest double-double of 13.9 points and 11.7 rebounds, and her efforts have earned her a 2024 WNBA All-Star game spot. However, one area Reese is working on is her outside shooting. The rookie forward knocked down her first two […]

The St. Lious Cardinals engaged in an uphill battle against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. St. Louis fell 14-9, and Oliver Marmol provided insight into some of his players’ behaviors during the blowout. “I mean, we’re down nine and our dugout is as lively as it’s been all year. Fighting back and figuring out a […]

The Washington Wizards are at a critical point during the 2024 NBA Free Agency period. Washington seeks to improve its team after a subpar 2023-24 showing. Furthermore, the Wizards have made a decisive move on Landry Shamet’s contract that has implications for their 2024-25 roster. Washington is declining Landry Shamet’s $11 million option going into […]

The Chicago Sky kept their early July momentum going with an 88-84 win over the Seattle Storm Friday night. Chennedy Carter and Angel Reese exploded for season highs in points and were huge for Chicago down the stretch. Reese knocked down clutch free throws to seal the win. Moreover, she made more WNBA history by […]

The Chicago Sky are building momentum as the midpoint of the 2024 WNBA season approaches. Angel Reese and the Sky come off an 85-77 victory over the Atlanta Dream and will carry their momentum into their Seattle Storm game on Friday night. Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon has noted the team’s attention online and in the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have reloaded their offense in hopes of an improved showing for the 2024-25 season. The Steelers signed former Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson during the NFL Free Agency period for a change in leadership. Wilson is proven veteran, but one former Pittsburgh football QB is giving him a blunt media warning amid […]

The Florida football program seeks to make a jump in the SEC after they failed to appear in a Bowl Game at the end of the 2023-24 season. There was a time when Florida was one of the most dominant teams in college football. Cam Newton explained why former Gator stars Tim Tebow and Aaron […]

The Dallas Cowboys are on a mission to improve following their disappointing finish to the 2023-24 postseason. Dallas is amid the NFL free agency period, and they have significant betting odds to bolster their depth with former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas. If not the Saints, the Cowboys are the betting favorites to […]

The Chicago Sky have several stout offensive contributors, but few are like fourth-year guard Chennedy Carter. Carter is shifty, athletic, and hard to stop when she drives to the basket. Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon puts Carter in a class of her own, but she compared her abilities to some interesting names including former Philadelphia 76ers […]

On Tuesday night, the WNBA informed Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese that she had been selected for the 2024 All-Star Game. Reese has had a historical professional start, and her early success is paying. NBA legend and Sky minority owner Dwyane Wade gave an awesome reaction to Reese’s impressive feat. Wade took to Instagram to […]

The Duke basketball program had a strong 2023-24 but lost to NC State in the Elite Eight. Star forward DJ Burns played a big role in the Blue Devils’ defeat. Moreover, former North Carolina forward Armando Bacot gave an intriguing admission that prompted a “crazy” response from Burns. Armando Bacot-DJ Burns exchange after Duke basketball […]

The Ohio State football program is coming off a strong 2023-24 season. The Buckeyes only took two losses during the year. They lost some key pieces but added stout contributors, such as former Kansas State football quarterback Will Howard. Howard dropped championship aspirations for his new team amid their push for the 2024-25 College Football […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are making a major splash at the start of the 2024 NBA Free Agency period. The Bucks are planning to sign former Los Angeles Lakers forward Taurean Prince to a new deal, per Shams Charania. Prince’s two-way abilities could be just what Milwaukee needs to get over the hump. […]

The Boston Celtics are coming off an impressive 2024 NBA Finals victory. However, the Celtics ownership group, led by Wyc Grousbeck, is making the franchise available for sale. New intriguing odds for the team’s next majority owner feature several big names including former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron […]

The Chicago Sky improved to 7-11 after they defeated the Atlanta Dream 85-77 on Tuesday night. Reporters expected a normal postgame press conference, but they got something much more heartfelt. Angel Reese revealed that the league selected her for the 2024 WNBA All-Star game. The rookie forward was shocked and overwhelmed with emotion when speaking […]

Angel Reese is having a promising start to her WNBA career with the Chicago Sky. After a historical run in June, Reese earned the WNBA’s Rookie of the Month Award. Moreover, former Los Angeles Lakers center and NBA commentator Shaquille O’Neal gave Reese an intriguing Antwan Jamison comparison for her unorthodox style of play. The […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are undergoing massive changes during the 2024 NHL free agency. Longtime center Steven Stamkos departed the Lightning for the Nashville Predators. Fellow veteran defenseman Victor Hedman dropped a truth bomb on potentially replacing Stamkos as captain after his big move. Hedman gave Stamkos the utmost respect, saying it was “way too […]

The Orlando Magic enter the NBA free agency period fresh off an impressive 2023-24 run. Orlando made the playoffs as a sixth seed and pushed the Cleveland Cavaliers to seven games in the first round. An important part of the Magic’s success is owed to backup center Moe Wagner. Orlando made a big contract move […]

The Chicago Sky have had a mixed start to the 2024 season. However, rookie forward Angel Reese has performed admirably during her professional debut. Despite intense competition from Caitlin Clark, Reese landed her first WNBA Rookie of the Month honor for June 2024, the league announced on Tuesday. During June, Reese averaged 14.5 points and […]

With the 2024 NBA Free agency period underway, many eyes are on Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan is an unrestricted free agent and previously expressed interest in remaining with the Bulls. Yet, the early events of the offseason could suggest otherwise. Rumors of DeRozan and the Miami Heat having contact are flaring up. DeRozan […]

Klay Thompson sent a shockwave through the NBA world when reporters announced he was leaving the Golden State Warriors for the Dallas Mavericks at the start of free agency. Thompson shared tremendous success and formed the signature “Splash Brothers” duo with longtime backcourt mate Stephen Curry. Curry released a touching tribute for Thompson amid his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping their change in leadership yields an improved showing during the 2024-25 season. The Lakers hired former player and analyst JJ Redick as their new head coach following Darvin Ham’s departure. Redick seeks to build a staff that will help him and Los Angeles get over the hump and one […]

The Golden State Warriors are going through one of the biggest transition periods in franchise history. Longtime shooting guard Klay Thompson is heading to the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team sign-and-trade deal. Fans are sad to see Thompson leave the Dubs and are equally as frustrated with the returns from his trade. Thompson joined the […]

The New York Mets are slowly climbing the National League Wild Card standings. New York has won six of their last 10 games and sit just 1.5 games back of the final NL Wild Card berth. However, the Mets got a concerning injury update on left fielder Brandon Nimmo following a hotel room accident before […]

After winning the 2024 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics have made a major move on one of their franchise cornerstones. Boston and star forward Jayson Tatum have agreed on a five-year, $315M supermax extension with a player option, the largest contract in NBA history, per Chris Haynes. Tatum has played a crucial role in Boston’s success […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are entering a new era with former 2023 No. 1 overall pick Connor Bedard. However, before Bedard’s time, Chicago was a winning team under former head coach Joel Quenneville. Quenneville and executives Stan Bowman and Al MacIsaac took a hiatus from the NHL due to their reported inadequacy in dealing with a […]