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Tragedy struck Thursday morning when former LSU basketball player Danielle Ballard was unfortunately killed by being struck by a vehicle in Memphis, Tennessee. She was just 29 years old. The Memphis Police Department said that the incident occurred at about 1:30 a.m. The driver remained on the scene as Ballard was rushed to the hospital, […]

Steph Curry is getting realistic about the Golden State Warriors title window. The four-time champion and two-time MVP spoke about the Warriors’ narrowing window for a fifth championship as he enters his 15th season as a pro. “The biggest thing is, everybody comes to camp with the right mindset of just trying to win — […]

Notre Dame football’s new quarterback Sam Hartman is excited to join a “historic program” for his sixth season of college football. In an interview on SportsCenter, Hartman said, “Hearing your name side by side with one of the most historic programs in the country is very cool but also humbling. You know the expectations of […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-year player Max Christie had a great reaction to LeBron James returning for his 21st season. At a press conference following a Summer League game, Christie said, “I’m not surprised… That dude is a superhuman. I’m excited to play with him again for another year,” per Michael Corvo of ClutchPoints. Playing alongside […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has made changes to his agency team amid contract negotiations. Barkley has been represented by Roc Nation and also used CAA for his marketing team. However, in June Barkley added CAA to his NFL negotiations team and is currently represented by Kim Miale of Roc Nation and Ed […]

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire paid tribute to Mike Leach with an incredible jacket at Big 12 Media Days. Joey McGuire’s jacket honored former Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach, who unexpectedly passed away in December 2022. The death of former Texas Tech coach Leach was felt by many across all levels of football. […]

The trade market for Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Pérez is quieting down. Despite other teams showing interest in trading for Pérez, the Royals are staying true to their word that they have no plans to trade him. “The Salvador Pérez market is quiet at the moment.” Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported in a […]

WNBA ratings are significantly increasing this season on ESPN platforms midway through the 2023 season. WNBA games on ESPN are averaging 548,000 viewers, up 46% from the 2022 season. On ABC aired games, WNBA games are averaging 647,00o viewers, an 18% increase from 2022, per a graphic posted by ESPN PR’s Twitter account. #WNBA midseason […]

Saquon Barkley is calling cap on a reported contract extension he was offered with the New York Giants. The star running back replied to a report on Twitter that claimed he turned down a $13 million offer from the New York Giants with a simple but effective “cap” emoji, all but denying the report as […]

San Antonio Spurs’ 2023 Draft No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama is setting some lofty goals ahead of his rookie season. When asked on what would be a successful rookie year for him, Wembanyama told ESPN, “I’ve been looking into all the data of the past years, the past number one picks, and what impact […]

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark put Oklahoma and Texas Football in their place at Big 12 media day. After Yormark was asked about Oklahoma and Texas “carrying the conference” in recruiting, Yormark disagreed. “I don’t think they’ve carried the conference in recruiting. They haven’t been in our championship game the past few years,” per Brett […]

Robert Kraft and Mike Holmgren were one of 60 former senior NFL players, coaches, or contributors to get one step closer to a Hall of Fame nod on Wednesday. Thirty-one seniors and twenty-nine coaches/contributors were selected to advance to this top 60. The seniors make up of former players who played their last pro football […]

The British Open has reached a record-breaking purse amount. The Open Championship, which will take place at Royal Liverpool from July 15-July 18, will now have the highest incentives ever. The total purse amount has increased 18% from last year’s $14 million to a staggering $16.5 million purse, per John Huggan of Golf Digest. Martin […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are bringing back the creamsicle uniforms! On Wednesday, the Buccaneers announced they will be returning with a revamped version of their classic creamsicle uniforms via their Twitter page. The uniforms will be used during their Week 6 game versus the Detroit Lions. The Buccaneers unveiled the uniforms in a video featuring […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel left the conversation early during a call with The Zach Gelb Show on CBS Sports Radio. During the call, host Zach Gelb asked Deebo Samuel about his comments during Super Bowl week that the 49ers would have beaten the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game by double […]

ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum had a controversial take on Urban Meyer’s tenure with Ohio State football. While appearing on “The Matt Barrie Show,” Finebaum revealed that he believes Urban Meyer “underachieved” during his time as head coach for Ohio State, per Daniel Bates of The Spun. Finebaum said, “I would argue going back in time, […]

According to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, there are two roadblocks keeping MLB expansion from happening at the moment. For Rob Manfred, who has been clear about wanting to expand MLB from thirty teams to thirty two teams, the two roadblocks involve the situations with the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics. The Oakland Athletics have […]

Erin Andrews is officially a mom! The 45-year-old FOX sportscaster welcomed her first baby — a son — via surrogate with former NHL player and husband Jarret Stoll. The pair met in 2012 and married in 2017, but starting a family has been a difficult process for the couple due to fertility struggles. “It’s not […]

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the Home Run Derby, but he isn’t even the first Guerrero to achieve such a feat. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s father, Vladimir Guerrero Sr., also won the HR Derby back in 2007, making them the first father-son duo to win the home run contest, per Jayson Stark […]

Notre Dame Football is staying independent. With many college football and college athletic programs shifting into a new conference, Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick confirmed that Notre Dame Football will remain independent from any of the NCAA conferences, per Tyler Horka of on3.com. “Every one of these stories is about us. What’s Notre Dame […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is still seeking his first ring on the NBA court but secured one off the court when he proposed to his longtime girlfriend Anamaria Goltes on July 7th. Luka Doncic popped the question to his girlfriend in Lake Bled, Slovenia per Marc Stein. Both Doncic and Goltes are from Slovenia […]

A new rumor has emerged amidst the Tom Brady-FTX scandal. During the collapse of FTX last November, Tom Brady reportedly made an “urgent phone call” to FTX executive Sina Nader, who left the call unanswered while in a meeting, per The New York Times. The declined call and fall of FTX came amongst several distractions […]

Billie Jean King surprised many with her support for Saudi investment in tennis. King, who has long been renowned for not only her tennis play, but fight for equal pay, women’s rights, and LGBTQ+ rights, surprised quite a few people when she disclosed her support for Saudi investment in tennis, given Saudi Arabia is a […]

A former No. 2 overall pick for the Las Vegas Raiders is looking to sell his mansion for $10.2 million. Robert Gallery, the Raiders’ first-round pick in 2004, is selling his mansion in Lake Tahoe. Gallery and his wife, former Iowa basketball power forward Becca Gallery, bought the property in 2018 after previously visiting the […]

The Cleveland Guardians have added pitching depth to their roster. Cleveland has acquired RHP Chris Vallimont from the Baltimore Orioles in a trade for cash considerations, via GuardsInsider. This move comes after the Guardians put right-handed pitcher Tristan McKenzie on the 60 day IL list. McKenzie is currently dealing with an elbow strain and has […]

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian is looking to bolster the passing game in his offense. Sarkisian remarked that in 2023 he wants to balance the offense by improving the Texas pass attack in an interview with ESPN’s Greg McElroy. Texas went 8-5 last year, but largely behind their running game which starred Bijan Robinson and Roschon […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is still earning praise for his unprecedented rookie season. After going from Mr. Irrelevant to leading the San Francisco 49ers to the NFC Championship Game, Purdy understandably made headlines for his Cinderella story. The latest is ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith naming Purdy the second best quarterback in the NFC, […]

Damian Lillard wants to play for the Miami Heat, and the Miami Heat only. Lillard formally requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, the franchise who selected him with the sixth overall pick of the 2012 NBA Draft. After an 11-year run with the Trail Blazers in which he led them to […]

Megan Rapinoe is taking on a new role with the U.S. women’s national team. While the 38-year-old forward has played in three previous World Cup tournaments, she knows she will be playing a much different role for the team than in her three previous World Cups, she told Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks. “I’ve been used […]