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The Cincinnati Reds fell 6-4 at the hands of the San Francisco Giants on Opening Day, pitcher Ian Gibaut ended up with the loss. Gibaut was not pleased with how things went for his team and did not hesitate to voice his displeasure. “Everybody, one after another did their job, and then — Sh*t happens,” […]

The San Diego Padres earned a 7-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day, starting the 2025 campaign on a solid note. There was one part of the game that impressed star third baseman Manny Machado. A double steal helped pave the way for the Padres. Machado gave his thoughts on the play. “Just […]

Former Green Bay Packers running back and third-round draft pick LeShon Johnson is facing some serious charges. 94 dogs were seized from Johnson, facing 21 counts, in 2024. If convicted, Johnson could serve a maximum of five years in prison, carrying a $250,000 fine on each count. “Animal abuse is cruel, depraved, and deserves severe […]

The Seattle Mariners have not officially started the 2025 campaign as of this story’s writing, as their Opening Day contest against the Athletics does not begin until 7:10 p.m. PT on Thursday. That does not mean there is not something to talk about, however, as a prediction has been made for Ichiro Suzuki to rejoin […]

Ohio State football is looking to take over as college football’s top team and head coach Ryan Day knows how important recruiting will be to those efforts. The Buckeyes landed 2026 offensive tackle Tucker Smith on Wednesday afternoon. On3’s Hayes Fawcett was among the first to report. “God gave me this and put me there,” […]

With spring training in the books, the New York Yankees are preparing for what they hope is another run to the World Series. Outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is expected to have a bigger role this season. With Opening Day approaching, Chisholm did not hold back on his goals for the remainder of his time with […]

Stefon Diggs, one of the New England Patriots’ latest free-agent acquisitions, will look to help the team get back to its place as a competitor in the AFC. The deal the Patriots signed Diggs to was even more impressive than it looked. “My feeling was he’d get something similar to what Cooper Kupp got from […]

No. 2 seed Alabama basketball is heading to the Sweet 16 for the third straight season after beating No. 7 seed St. Mary’s basketball 80-66 in the Round of 32 on Sunday. The Crimson Tide had big man Grant Nelson, who has been dealing with a knee injury, on the floor during the game. Afterward, […]

The Golden State Warriors are taking on the Miami Heat on the road Tuesday night and star guard Stephen Curry could be available for the contest. Curry is heading to meet the team in South Beach, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Stephen Curry is traveling to join the Warriors in Miami, and his status for Tuesday’s […]

The New Orleans Pelicans fell 136-130 at the hands of the Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon, but CJ McCollum made team history in the process. McCollum led all scorers with 40 points, the fourth game in which he has crossed the 40-point threshold this season. The only other member of the Pelicans to ever do […]

The Milwaukee Bucks took care of business against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night, earning a 114-108 win on the road. Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo played an impactful role in the Bucks’ win, ending up with 32 points and 17 rebounds while shooting 12-of-20 from the field. Antetokounmpo did not hold back after the game […]

After the Atlanta Braves trusted him to start a playoff game last season, pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver is expected to do big things in 2025. Smith-Shawver has had a productive spring training, adding more anticipation to his campaign. Smith-Shawver is doing his best to enjoy the moment. “I just keep telling myself to go have fun […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to take on the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo to open the MLB season. Star pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is expected to be at full strength this season after not pitching in 2024. Ohtani has been compared to many icons, but was most recently compared to Michael Jordan by Dodgers […]

Things did not exactly work out between the Carolina Hurricanes and right wing Mikko Rantanen. As a result, general manager Eric Tulsky decided to move on from Rantanen at the NHL trade deadline. Moving Rantanen occupied a large portion of Tulsky’s attention at the deadline, but he made the trade that was best for the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a 107-96 win over the Phoenix Suns at home on Sunday afternoon, snapping their four-game losing streak. Lakers center Jaxson Hayes praised star point guard Luka Doncic after the game. “Man, that’s the best point guard in the league, so I trust he’s going to find me every time […]

After a 22-13 season, North Carolina basketball has surprisingly earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels went 1-12 against Quad One opponents, a fact many believed would lead to their exclusion from the tournament. Legendary commentator Dick Vitale came to North Carolina basketball’s defense and pointed out a program he believes was […]

The Philadelphia Eagles were without running back AJ Dillon throughout the 2024 season as he was recovering from a neck injury. The Eagles signed Dillon from the Green Bay Packers. Dillon has met with a variety of doctors to ensure he is ready to return to the field. “We met with specialists from the East […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have no shortage of star power on their roster as they look to repeat as World Series champions. Two of their stars, outfielder Mookie Betts and pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, were listed among the dream teammates in the MLB coming in at T-1. Betts’ character is one of the main things […]

The Atlanta Falcons still have a lot of work to do when it comes to figuring out their quarterback situation. Kirk Cousins is going into the second year of his contract. Michael Penix Jr. is going into his second season with the team as well as his NFL career. Penix took over for Cousins toward […]

After the Cleveland Browns added Kenny Pickett through a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, he is looking to hit the ground running with his third NFL team. Pickett believes he will have an opportunity to start for the Browns. “I’m excited to get back into [the AFC North] and I just think it’s a great […]

After injuries derailed their 2024 season, the Atlanta Braves hope to bounce back in 2025. Injuries have already presented themselves during spring training, but manager Brian Snitker will have to count on pitcher Ian Anderson in Spencer Strider’s absence from the mound. Anderson has been a solid arm for the Braves in the past and Snitker […]

The Dallas Stars brought in right wing Mikko Rantanen from the Carolina Hurricanes at the trade deadline. Prior to Rantanen’s arrival in Carolina, he was a longtime member of the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche host the Stars on Sunday, a game that will be a weird one for Rantanen. “It’s going to be weird, for […]

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner is known for his competitive nature. That has come to light during spring training, as skeptics doubt his future at shortstop. Turner is determined to prove the doubters wrong and he feels it is important that he does so this season. “Oh, yeah. Always,” Turner said via The Athletic. “That’s […]

After the Carolina Hurricanes dealt him to the Dallas Stars at the trade deadline, right wing Mikko Rantanen is happy with his new home. Rantanen is looking to play for a team that he can be a part of for a long time. He believes he has found that in Dallas. “I saw some things […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024-25 season went as well as they could have hoped for, as it ended with them lifting up the Lombardi Trophy. Despite this, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has decided not to entirely run it back. Roseman has not been afraid to move players during the offseason so far, as ESPN’s Ben […]

With spring training at its halfway point, the Boston Red Sox are aiming to turn the page heading into the 2025 season. They are looking to get back to competing and hope their group of top prospects can help usher in a new era of winning baseball at Fenway Park. Among this group is outfielder Roman […]

The New Orleans Pelicans picked up a 127-120 win over the Los Angeles Clippers at home on Tuesday night. Star power forward Zion Williamson stole the show, scoring 22 points with 10 rebounds and 12 assists while shooting 8-of-13 from the field and 6-of-6 from the free-throw line. Following the game, Williamson talked about how […]

The New Orleans Pelicans narrowly failed to get the job done against the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Sunday night, falling 107-104. Despite not coming out on top, head coach Willie Green was pleased with the effort put in by guard Jose Alvarado. “He’s a warrior, steps up in big moments,” Green said. “We needed […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will be looking for some more production down low and signed Mo Bamba to a 10-day deal in an attempt to get it. Shams Charania of ESPN first reported the news on Monday afternoon. “7-footer Mo Bamba has agreed to a 10-day contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, Mark Bartelstein @PrioritySports and Greer […]

Juan Soto signed a 15-year deal with the New York Mets during the offseason, one of the biggest contracts an MLB player has ever received. With his first spring training as a member of the team halfway completed, Soto is enjoying the feeling of being under contract for so long. “Everybody knows how it’s going […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are entering a new era and that means bringing in a new crop of talent, something that general manager Kyle Davidson is trying his best to do. This meant parting ways with players such as Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane. Toews is ready for another NHL opportunity, although it will not be […]

Future MLB Hall of Famer Albert Pujols wants to be the first player to cross the 700-home runs threshold and then become an MLB manager. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts believes that is a position Pujols would be well equipped for. “I love it,” said Roberts via USA Today. “It’s just really rare that […]

The Golden State Warriors picked up a 115-110 win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. There was a falsely set off fire alarm during the game. Star point guard Stephen Curry did not understand the purpose of it. “At first, they had the violinist out there, I thought it was part of her routine. […]

After nearly a decade of NBA assistant coaching experience, Sacramento Kings assistant Luke Loucks will be returning to his alma mater and taking over as the head coach of Florida State basketball. Loucks, 34 years old, will be succeeding Leonard Hamilton, who was his coach when he played for the Seminoles. “I don’t know how […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell 111-101 to the Boston Celtics on the road Saturday night. LeBron James left the game with a groin injury and could be out for a few weeks. Lakers head coach JJ Redick elaborated on what the team needs to do in James’ absence. “I think we just have to continue […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are not expected to have a standout season in 2025, but that does not mean there are not bright spots for the club. 24-year-old outfielder Victor Scott II has been making the most of his opportunity to show out at spring training. Scott has impressed Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol with his […]

The Seattle Mariners did not make many changes over the offseason. After a mediocre 2024 campaign, Mariners fans expected general manager Jerry Dipoto to make some moves to get them over the hump. Dipoto gave his thoughts during spring training. Dipoto believes the team is capable of getting the job done as is. “Our story […]

Following a relatively modest NHL trade deadline, fans of the Detroit Red Wings are not pleased, thinking the team could have done more. Legendary Red Wings center and the team’s current general manager Steve Yzerman understands why the fans are unhappy. Yzerman gave his thoughts on the situation in a post made to X, formerly […]

The New York Yankees brought in Max Fried during the offseason to help strengthen their starting rotation. Fried has had the opportunity to learn from legendary Yankee Roger Clemens during spring training. Fried discussed the benefits of working with Clemens in an MLB Network interview live from spring training on Thursday. “I’ve been very fortunate […]