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The New York Mets traded longtime outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for second baseman Marcus Semien on Sunday. The 32-year-old was the longest-tenured Met and had signed an eight-year, $162 million contract in 2022. Nimmo took to Instagram to deliver a heartfelt goodbye to New York’s fans on Monday. View this […]

Despite fans and pundits labeling them as yesterday’s dynasty, the Kansas City Chiefs might still be able to make a playoff push after defeating the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 23-20 on Sunday. Star tight end Travis Kelce made four catches for 43 yards in the winning effort, but one more broad statistic in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz in a close 108-106 contest on Sunday night, and All-Star LeBron James’ 34 minutes were key to the winning effort. Despite the performance that James turned in for the Lakers, the 40-year-old admitted that he was winded by the conclusion of the contest. “S—-, this week was […]

The Sacramento Kings have not had a particularly strong start to the new campaign. The front office could look to move key players ahead of the trade deadline, but it does not appear as though Domantas Sabonis will be leaving any time soon. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, it is unlikely that Sabonis will […]

The new NBA season is just over a month old, and there is already trade chatter regarding Sacramento Kings All-Star Zach LaVine. According to insider Jake Fischer, while the Golden State Warriors were interested in LaVine before acquiring Jimmy Butler last season, they are not currently expected to pursue the Sacramento guard again. “Establishing a […]

The New York Knicks might be considered one of the most talented teams in the Eastern Conference, but even powerhouses can be stifled on any given night. Following the Knicks’ 133-121 loss to the Orlando Magic on Saturday night, veteran Josh Hart offered a blunt assessment of the squad’s performance. “That’s just a bad job […]

The Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks are trending in opposite directions. While the Mavericks have started the season with a 4-12 record, the Bulls have gone 8-6 to begin the campaign. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, the Bulls’ early success could make them suitors for Mavericks All-Star Anthony Davis. “The Bulls are in a fascinating […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the NBA’s most pleasant surprises to start the season, and All-Star Tyrese Maxey has served as the team’s driving force. Maxey made history as he scored 54 points and recorded nine assists in Philadelphia’s 123-114 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. According to Elias Sports Bureau, […]

It has already been a tumultuous season for the Dallas Mavericks, who fired general manager Nico Harrison earlier this month. Despite their struggles, it does not appear as though they are ready to trade injured All-Star Kyrie Irving. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavericks would like to keep Irving alongside rookie Cooper Flagg […]

Just a few weeks ago, the Los Angeles Dodgers secured their second straight World Series title by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in an all-time classic seven-game battle. The immediate aftermath has sparked discussions about certain Dodgers’ legacies, as well as how the team could become the first to win three straight titles in over […]

The Los Angeles Lakers notched their third straight win with a 140-126 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. LeBron James made his season debut for the Lakers, and teammate Luka Doncic was clear on how the veteran made his mark in his first contest of the campaign. “He does things that other people […]

The New York Mets will likely make significant changes to their roster this offseason and could potentially add an impactful bullpen arm. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Mets are interested in signing closer Devin Williams, who spent last season with the crosstown New York Yankees. “New York is in on Devin Williams, whose connections […]

After a disappointing 2025 season, the New York Mets could look to make major changes this winter. While fans and pundits will be primarily focused on where first baseman Pete Alonso will choose to sign, there could be other players who have already played their last game in Queens. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, executives […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won two straight World Series titles, and they may look to reunite with an impactful slugger this winter. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Dodgers could attempt to sign outfielder Cody Bellinger if the 30-year-old does not return to the New York Yankees. “Beyond the Yankees, who would like a […]

The MLB offseason has arrived, and while the Washington Nationals might be looking to make improvements that will help the club’s long-term future, the front office might not view trading starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore as a wise strategy. According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Nationals could choose to keep Gore […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have enjoyed a solid start to the new season, and five-time All-Star Luka Doncic has been one of the group’s primary catalysts. The 26-year-old revealed that the team’s chemistry has been strong to begin the campaign, and also noted that he has felt more comfortable during his first full year in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have enjoyed a strong start to the new season, thanks in large part to the play of Austin Reaves, and the 27-year-old has furthered his place in franchise history as a result. Reaves posted 25 points with the help of a 5-of-9 shooting night from distance in the Lakers’ 119-95 win […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have won their last two games and have gone 8-2 across their last 10 contests. With LeBron James nearing a return from injury, All-Star teammate Luka Doncic offered a take on how the team will be impacted by the four-time champion’s presence. “I mean, LeBron’s played basketball [for a long time]. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 119-95 on Saturday night to secure their second straight victory. According to Los Angeles center, Deandre Ayton, the team’s latest loss has granted them the urgency to find their footing over the last two contests. According to Ayton, the Lakers’ 121-92 loss the the Oklahoma City Thunder […]

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge won his third American League MVP Award on Thursday night, and furthered his case as one of the best players in franchise history. According to MLB Network, the Yankees’ slugger became only the fourth individual in team history ever to win the MVP Award three times, joining Yogi Berra, […]

The New York Yankees will likely be active this winter, but it is not known if outfielder Trent Grisham will be with the club once next season begins. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Grisham is not expected to accept the qualifying offer that New York proposed and may choose to take his talents […]

The New York Mets failed to reach the postseason in 2025, and their starting rotation’s inconsistent results were part of what plagued the club down the stretch. Despite missing time with a hamstring strain and not performing particularly well when he was available last season, Mets starter Kodai Senga has reportedly drawn trade interest from […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to fire general manager Nico Harrsion has left NBA fans and pundits buzzing.  Luka Doncic’s hot start with the Los Angeles Lakers has offered the perfect subplot. To start his first full year with Los Angeles, Doncic has scored 35+ points in 5 of the 7 games he’s played in this […]

The NBA trade deadline is still months away, but one analyst has already suggested that the Chicago Bulls’ early success could warrant a major move sooner rather than later. The Ringer’s Michael Pina suggested a trade that would send Chicago’s Coby White and Zach Collins to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for All-Star point guard […]

MLB’s offseason has arrived, and a number of teams will be looking to add free agent shortstop Bo Bichette to their roster. The longtime Blue Jays shortstop is fresh off a trip to the World Series, and according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, his suitors view him as a player who could fulfill multiple needs. […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber recently decided to exercise his $16 million player option with the team. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, many around the sport are confused by his choice. “Across the industry, executives remain baffled by right-hander Shane Bieber’s decision to exercise his $16 million player option with the […]

21-year-old Jordan Walsh drained arguably the most pivotal shot in the Boston Celtics’ 111-107 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday, and issued an intense directive that might have fueled a career night. According to Jay King of The Athletic, Walsh told rookie teammate Hugo Gonzalez that their mission was simple when they first checked […]

Future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer is fresh off a World Series loss with the Toronto Blue Jays, but the righty is already prepared to get back to the sport’s grandest stage and finish the job. The 41-year-old free agent did not hold back when asked if he felt physically capable of competing for a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will likely attempt to add reinforcements this winter following their second straight World Series victory, and one insider has already predicted that they will push to acquire Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, Los Angeles’ past attempt to trade for the two-time All-Star could push […]

MLB’s offseason has officially arrived, and the Boston Red Sox could look to make a splash after making their first postseason appearance since 2021, but falling to the New York Yankees in a three-game American League Wild Card series. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, rival executives are prepared to witness the Red Sox […]

The offseason has officially started, and the New York Yankees are expected to be active following their ALDS exit last month. Chris Kirschner of The Athletic recently listed outfielder Kyle Tucker as the best free agent fit for New York this winter. “In short, Tucker is clearly the best offensive player available. In the past […]

It has been just over a week since the Los Angeles Dodgers won their second straight title by defeating the Blue Jays in a seven-game 2025 World Series. The offseason will include discussions regarding how the club can make more history by becoming the first group to win three straight championships since the New York […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have enjoyed a successful season after getting out to an 0-2 start, and head coach Marcus Freeman recently claimed that running back Jeremiyah Love should be a legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate. “In my mind, yes, he is. There is no question about it,” Freeman told Drew Mentock of 247 Sports. […]

The sixth-ranked Duke Blue Devils beat the Western Carolina Catamounts 95-54 on Saturday, thanks in large part to the play of Cameron and Cayden Boozer. The twins were effective in their first official contest at Cameron Indoor Stadium and combined for 39 points. Despite getting a general feel for the environment during the program’s annual […]

The St. John’s Red Storm fell 103-95 to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday at Madison Square Garden, and head coach Rick Pitino did not hold back when asked about what went wrong for his Johnnies. Pitino said that St. John’s fell into the trap of allowing Alabama to control the pace of the game. […]

The New York Knicks notched their second straight win with a 119-102 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Former Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson provided 15 points while shooting 5-of-8 from the field and 2-of-5 from distance. After the game, the 33-year-old said that he has enjoyed playing in front of […]

The short-handed Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 123-115 on Monday night, and center Deandre Ayton provided some insight into how head coach JJ Redick’s intensity has helped guide the team through early-season injuries. “JJ’s not giving a crap who’s out there, you know, he wants to play Laker basketball,” Ayton told reporters […]

The Los Angeles Lakers bested the Portland Trail Blazers 123-115 on Monday despite being without Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves. Los Angeles head coach JJ Redick offered a simple explanation as to how his short-handed squad was able to prevail. “Confidence. Belief. Connectivity,” Redick told Spectrum SportsNet after the game. The Lakers received […]

The MLB offseason has officially arrived, and the Chicago White Sox made a decision regarding All-Star Luis Robert Jr.’s option. The club has chosen to pick up his option for 2026. “White Sox news: As expected, the team is picking up the $20 million option on Luis Robert for 2026,” Jesse Rogers of ESPN tweeted. […]