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Class of 2024 WNBA rookies Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are having strong starts to their careers. Reese has been a double-double machine for the Chicago Sky, while Clark is finding her groove as a go-to scorer and playmaker for the Indiana Fever. Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy dropped a fiery rant on the two […]

The St. Louis Cardinals continue to climb the NL Central standings as the middle part of the 2024 MLB season approaches. The club has won six of their last 10 games in late June. However, the Cardinals received a concerning injury rehab update on valued pitcher Steven Matz before Saturday’s San Francisco Giants matchup. Matz […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a strong start to the 2024 MLB season, but star pitcher Walker Buehler has been slow to ramp up production amid his injury return. Buehler suffered a notable slump in June, and Dave Roberts later revealed the right-hander was suffering from hip discomfort. Roberts provided further insight into Buehler’s […]

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark is having a strong start to her WNBA career, and she is helping her team ascend alongside her. The Fever have won four games going into the late part of June. Moreover, despite Clark’s basketball resume, she was left off the 2024 Team USA Olympic roster. Clark gave a blunt […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky snapped a four-game losing streak with their 83-72 win over the Dallas Wings on Thursday. Angel Reese made WNBA history by amassing her seventh consecutive double-double, the most ever for a rookie. Reese shared some gripping insights after the game, including one major proposition for Bulls legend Michael Jordan. Reese […]

The New York Yankees are continuing their strong start to the 2024 MLB season. However, New York engaged the Baltimore Orioles in an uphill battle on Thursday, losing 17-5. Moreover, Gleyber Torres suffered an injury scare during the matchup, but Aaron Boone provided a hopeful update. New York pulled Torres with right groin soreness before […]

The San Francisco Giants are engaged in an intense St. Louis Cardinals matchup at Rickwood Field. The Giants trailed by three at the bottom of the fifth inning, but before that, the team was hit by an injury scare from outfielder Mike Yastrzemski. Yastrzemski exited Thursday’s game and walked to the clubhouse with trainer Dave […]

The MLB world continues to mourn the passing of San Francisco Giants legend Willie Mays. Mays inspired countless athletes, including former Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees star Reggie Jackson. Jackson and Mays played in a challenging period when discrimination was more outright. Jackson reflected on the harsh reality of enduring racism amid his return […]

Julius Randle has displayed strong improvement throughout his five seasons with the New York Knicks. Unfortunately, he suffered an injury that prevented him from playing in the 2024 playoffs, but he will return strong. After the postseason, Randle reflected on a past fan incident from 2022 when the Knicks played the Boston Celtics, dropping a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off a big trade on Thursday evening. They sent third-year guard Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Alex Caruso. As a result, OKC received some intriguing 2025 NBA Finals odds for their depth-boosting move. At +900, the Thunder are tied with the Milwaukee Bucks for the fourth-best […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky snapped their four-game losing streak against Arike Ogunbowale and the Dallas Wings on Thursday before a sell-out crowd. Tenacious defense and offensive execution saw the Sky beat Dallas 83-72. Angel Reese continued her impressive double-double streak, making WNBA history. The star rookie forward finished the game with 16 points, 18 […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky are trying to regain momentum after going on a cold streak during June. The Sky possessed a 4-9 record before their game against the Dallas Wings, which placed them second-to-last in the Eastern Conference standings. Nevertheless, former LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese has been a bright spot for the […]

DEERFIELD, IL — The Chicago Sky look to regain ground on their losing record as they continue their late-June matchups. The Sky are preparing to take on the Dallas Wings in an attempt to snap their four-game cold streak. Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon has continued to speak on the improvements her team needs to make. […]

DEERFIELD, IL — The Chicago Sky have a chance to snap their four-game losing streak against the Dallas Wings on Thursday. Chicago enters the matchup at 4-9, while the Wings arrive at the Windy City at 3-10. Starting guard Marina Mabrey spoke to reporters after the Sky’s practice on Wednesday and echoed a message that […]

The Philadelphia Phillies took on a challenging matchup against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. After a hard-fought battle, the Phillies fell 5-2. However, Philly’s loss was overshadowed by star pitcher Ranger Suarez’s dream night. Suarez was the true victor, considering the priceless gathering he had with his family. After the game, Suarez was elated […]

The baseball world is mourning the passing of legendary MLB player and former San Francisco Giants star Willie Mays. Mays peacefully passed away at the age of 93 on Tuesday afternoon. Several players expressed their condolences and reflections for Mays. Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout also offered tribute to the iconic player. “I’m […]

The San Francisco Giants are pushing to stay afloat in the competitive NL West. However, the team is dearly missing the services of Blake Snell amid his injury bout. Giants manager Bob Melvin provided an update on the star pitcher’s status amid his numerous woes. On June 3rd, San Francisco placed Snell on the 15-day […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler made his injury return in 2024 after his second Tommy John surgery in 2022. However, the former Cy Young candidate has had a slow start. To add to Buehler’s challenges, Los Angeles made a concerning move on his status before their third late-June series matchup against the Colorado Rockies. […]

Los Angeles Sparks rookie Cameron Brink was off to a solid WNBA start before a heartbreaking injury struck her. Brink suffered a torn ACL during the first quarter of the Sparks’ June 18th game against the Connecticut Sun. The rookie forward posted a heartfelt social media message that several WNBA players, including Angel Reese and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are coming off another early exit from the NBA Playoffs. The Clippers earned the fourth seed in the Western Conference Playoff picture but lost 4-2 to the Dallas Mavericks. Paul George did all he could to help the team, but unfortunately, his partner Kawhi Leonard was injured. George is not fond […]

DEERFIELD, IL — The Chicago Sky took on one of their most heated matchups of the 2024 WNBA season on June 16th. Chicago lost 91-83 to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, which marked their fourth straight loss. Of course, Angel Reese and Clark were the center of attention due to their rivalry. Sixth-year guard […]

Former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter made headlines when he received a lifetime ban from the NBA for his unauthorized sports gambling involvement. Details around Porter’s ordeal continue to emerge with Canada taking action on the ex-basketball star. Authorities in Canada are opening a criminal investigation into Porter’s betting scandal, per ESPN. After completing an […]

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a tough NBA Finals loss to the Boston Celtics. The Mavs’ 106-88 loss marked the end of their postseason run. Luka Doncic was great offensively for Dallas, but he became frustrated during the series when foul calls did not go his way. Doncic’s expressiveness seemingly translated over to heckling […]

The Ohio State football program is preparing to make a strong push for the 2024-25 season. The Buckeyes got a massive boost when they landed former Alabama football defensive back Caleb Downs in January via the transfer portal. However, head coach Ryan Day revealed some intriguing plans for Downs amid the team’s summer training. Day […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is coming off an impressive 2023-24 NBA season. James completed his 21st year and put up incredible numbers. He wants to help Los Angeles back to the NBA Finals before he calls his career a wrap. However, James is making noise off the court with his wife Savannah in […]

The Dallas Mavericks faced an uphill battle against the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals. Dallas gave a sound effort, but in the end, they lost the series 4-1 to Boston’s two-way dominance. The Mavericks were deficient in several areas throughout the series, but the primary culprits of defeat to be examined are Kyrie […]

The Florida Panthers have a strong hold on the Edmonton Oilers late in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. However, after leading the series 3-0, Florida allowed Edmonton to gain momentum with an 8-1 Game 4 victory. As a result, head coach Paul Maurice is mulling personnel changes for the Panthers’ pivotal Game 5 matchup. The […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets underwent a challenging 2023-24 season. Columbus went 27-43-12 and accumulated just 66 points, which ranked them last in the Metropolitan Division. Thus, the Blue Jackets have made a decisive move on first-year head coach Pascal Vincent. Columbus has parted ways with Vincent, the team announced Monday, per The Score. The Blue […]

The Chicago Sky engaged in their second Indiana Fever matchup of the 2024 season on Sunday, and it did not disappoint. Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark’s squads went toe-to-toe, but the Fever pulled away to win the matchup 91-83. Reese continued her stout interior presence with her sixth straight double-double, but she was understandably discontent […]

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese has had a promising start to her WNBA career. The former LSU women’s basketball star averages a double-double through her first 12 games and has already etched her name in the league record books. As a result, Reese is an early favorite for the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year […]

Chicago Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon has had a challenging beginning to her WNBA coaching tenure. The Sky had a promising start to the 2024 season, but they’ve lost their last three games heading into their upcoming matchup against the Indiana Fever. Weatherspoon’s squad will have another tough task in front of them against Caitlin […]

The NBA is approaching a pivotal part of the year with the 2024 Draft and free agency looming. Players’ basketball fates will be changed and history will be rewritten. One such player with a storied history making a comeback is former New York Knicks forward and Real Madrid star Mario Hezonja. Hezonja was once a […]

The Houston Astros are trying to climb the AL West standings after a shaky start to the 2024 MLB season. One part of Houston’s struggles is health-related. Club manager Joe Espada dropped a truth bomb on outfielder Kyle Tucker’s lower leg injury ahead of Saturday’s Detroit Tigers matchup. Espada said if Tucker “doesn’t start running […]

The New York Yankees have had a promising start to the 2024 season. However, the team is rumored to be eyeing moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The major developments in New York’s interest surround the improvement of their bullpen and Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. With a 50-22 record, the Yankees have a […]

The Chicago Sky faced another uphill battle against the Washington Mystics on Friday night. Chicago trailed by as many as 15 points but rallied and had a chance to tie the game with a few seconds left. Yet, the Sky came up short 83-81 after missed free throws handed them their third straight loss. Angel […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to look strong as the middle of the 2024 MLB season approaches. Los Angeles has won six of their last 10 games and ranks first in the NL West standings. The Dodgers are in the process of getting star pitcher Clayton Kershaw back from injury, and he got brutally honest […]

The NHL finally completed their aspiration for a new expansion team. The league awarded Salt Lake City the Utah Hockey Club, and the new franchise unveiled their jersey schemes for the 2024-25 season. The organization’s primary color scheme will be light blue, white, and black with intriguing designs, as unveiled by their new X account: […]

Longtime NASCAR competitor Martin Truex Jr. has had an incredible run on the track. However, Truex’s career is set to come full circle with a new development surrounding his retirement. Truex, the 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion, is expected to announce his retirement during the weekend of June 14th, the Athletic’s Jordan Bianchi reports. He […]

After an impressive tenure with the Virginia basketball program, head coach Tony Bennett has signed a major contract extension. Bennett has inked a deal that will keep him under contract with the Cavaliers until April 30th, 2023, Virginia Athletics announced Thursday. The move is pivotal for the team’s plans to remain a force in the […]