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The Portland Trail Blazers are entering a new era in their franchise history. Amid Damian Lillard’s trade request, the team is expected to undergo a rebuild for the next few years. Now, the keys of the franchise will be given to Anfernee Simons and 2023 third overall pick Scoot Henderson. Head coach Chauncey Billups, who […]

The first player to join Madden 24’s 99 Club is here, and it’s not a surprise to most fans. Justin Jefferson had a monster season in 2022, capped off with a well-deserved Offensive Player of the Year award. Now, the Minnesota Vikings star was announced as the highest-rated WR in Madden with a 99 OVR […]

With Tony Pollard signing his franchise tag earlier in the offseason, Dallas Cowboys fans had one question in mind. Will he stick around for more? Despite signing the tag, Pollard has an option to sign a long-term deal before 4PM EST on July 17. However, that of course would require both Pollard and the Dallas […]

Will Shohei Ohtani be traded this season? That’s the question on every MLB fans’ minds right now. The Los Angeles Angels superstar is the subject of many trade rumors this season. While the usual suspects are involved (the Dodgers, the Mets, and the Padres), one team lurks as a dark horse for Ohtani. The Baltimore […]

It’s just been three years, but Justin Jefferson has officially cemented his place amongst the best wide receivers in the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings star has been electric throughout his career, earning multiple accolades and All-Pro appearances. Now, Jefferson gets to add another achievement to his career. For the first time in his career, Justin […]

The deadline to sign players placed under the franchise tag is nearly here. Teams that placed the franchise tag on one of their players have until 4 PM EST today to sign said player to a long-term deal. If both sides cannot agree to a deal, then the tagged player can choose to play under […]

After a productive season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Evan Engram is staying put with the team. As the franchise tag deadline looms, both sides aimed to finish a deal that kept the tight end on the team, On Sunday, a deal was finally completed. Engram will sign a 3-year deal worth $41.25 million, per Ian […]

The Carolina Panthers are planning to build a future contender. Right now, the team’s roster is incomplete, a little too young to be a serious competitor for the title. However, they have a solid foundation of young players to build around. Much has been made about rookie QB Bryce Young, and for good reason. However, […]

The WNBA has gotten a lot of flak over the last few years. Some of the criticism lobbied at the W were unwarranted, a product of unnecessary hate. That’s not to say that the league doesn’t have flaws, though. Some of the league’s… practices have come under fire. One of the most criticized things last […]

Well, that was a lot of moves in less than an hour. The Phoenix Suns made a series of moves amid their eventful offseason, which include two trades, one of which involve Cameron Payne. The other move was the signing of fan favorite center Bol Bol. All three moves were reported by Adrian Wojnarowski. “ESPN […]

What will the Boston Red Sox do during the MLB trade deadline? Boston currently sits in limbo with their season sitting in a weird middle ground. With the deadline fast approaching, the team needs to make a decision. Will they sell their best assets and play for the next season? Or will they continue to […]

This season has been an absolute nightmare for the San Diego Padres. After a magical run to the NLCS last season, many expected San Diego to return to title contention this season. Unfortunately, things haven’t gone swimmingly for them. Despite Fernando Tatis Jr’s return, the team has struggled to find their footing this season. Now, […]

Have the Cincinnati Reds finally found their match? The young upstart team was lighting the MLB on fire over the last month or so, thanks in large part to hotshot rookie Elly De La Cruz’s brilliance. Over the last three games, though, Cincy has been stumped by their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brew […]

The WNBA has slowly but surely been trending upwards in popularity. With more and more players entering the mainstream conversation, there have been more and more eyes on the women’s game. Well, any new viewers tuning into the 2023 WNBA All-Star Weekend certainly got a good taste of the action. Seattle Storm star Jewell Loyd […]

Patrick Mahomes is the boogeyman of the AFC West. Ever since the superstar QB joined the Kansas City Chiefs, that team has had a complete chokehold of the division. Over the last few years, Mahomes has exerted his dominance over his division rivals, especially on the road. With that in mind, Mahomes clearly relishes taking […]

Where in the world with Shohei Ohtani end up after the MLB trade deadline? This is the question many fans are asking. The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly considering trading the superstar two-way phenom. And while these rumors have fluctuated over the last couple of days, recent reports suggest that a trade could be imminent. […]

It’s official. Dwyane Wade, the Chicago native, is officially an owner of the city’s WNBA team, the Chicago Sky, per Alexa Philippou. Wade’s decision to invest in the Sky was rumored for quite some time, with D-Wade himself teasing the move. Now, Wade takes a huge step in supporting Chicago’s women’s team as it goes […]

Trade rumors are an unfortunate part of being an NBA player. Unless you’re a mega-star on the level of LeBron James or Stephen Curry, your name will almost always be in trade rumors. It’s no surprise, then, that rumors of a potential trade involving Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine floated around recently. Amid these rumors, […]

The Boston Red Sox have an interesting decision to make heading into the 2023 MLB trade deadline. Like last season, they are at a point where they could either blow it up or continue to gun for the playoffs. While some segments of the fan base thinks that they should sell, the players certainly don’t […]

Victor Wembanyama might be the most hyped-up prospect in recent memory. The San Antonio Spurs rookie turned many heads way before the French star declared for the NBA draft. His unique combination of height and skills makes him an intriguing player to watch. With hype comes pressure, though. Kevin Garnett knows all about the pressure: […]

After a supremely disappointing season, the Dallas Mavericks will look to bounce back in the 2023-24 season. Their inability to make even the Play-In Tournament exposed the many flaws the roster had, even with players like Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving on their roster. The front office made a bunch of moves in order to […]

Anyone who followed the US Gymnastics scene likely knows about Larry Nassar. The former Team USA team doctor is currently incarcerated after being convicted for sexual assault. Recently, Larry Nassar was reportedly the victim of a stabbing in his prison cell in Florida. Here’s ESPN’s report on the stabbing incident. “Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, […]

At 38 years old, questions about retirement are a common part of Chris Paul’s life now. Rumors about him potentially hanging up his sneakers continually circulate amongst NBA circles. Now a member of the Golden State Warriors after being traded there, Paul is adamant that he won’t be retiring soon. The point guard said as […]

The Houston Astros have been walking wounded for the last couple of weeks. Injuries to key stars, including Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve, have limited their productivity on offense. Their pitching is also missing one of their top arms in righty starter Jose Urquidy. With the All-Star break fast approaching, Alvarez, Altuve, and Urquidy are […]

Where are the Las Vegas Raiders headed in the next few years? It does seem like their goal is to compete for a Super Bowl this season and in the coming years. However, their moves have not been… ground-breaking, to say the least. Replacing Derek Carr with Jimmy Garoppolo and signing players like Jakobi Meyers […]

The Dallas Mavericks are going all-in for the 2023 season. They kind of have no choice here: they traded for Kyrie Irving in the offseason, and they can’t afford to let him go for nothing. At the very least, Dallas is making a lot of moves to ensure that the team around Luka Doncic and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had an important decision to make regarding Paul Reed. The restricted free agent center was offered a 3-year, $23 million contract by the Utah Jazz. Since Reed is an RFA, the Sixers had the option of matching the offer given by the Jazz. Now, they’ve officially decided to match the Utah offer, […]

After Victor Wembanyama’s first taste of NBA Summer League action, many detractors were quick to put down the San Antonio Spurs rookie. Wemby had a pedestrian game (if not a bit underwhelming), but it clearly wasn’t enough for a lot of observers. Some were even pulling out the “bust” card that early, which is ridiculous. […]

Anthony Davis is arguably the most important player on the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster. That much was apparent during the team’s incredible playoff run last season. Even with LeBron James on the roster, it was Davis that set the tone for LA throughout the entire postseason. With a contract extension on the horizon for AD, […]

Being a catcher is hard work. The catcher is arguably the hardest defensive position in baseball. You’re tasked with calling pitches against at least nine different batters, all with different styles. You are also responsible for preventing players from scoring runs and stealing bases. A catcher who is great defensively and is a monster at […]

The 2020 NBA Draft class was often criticized as a “weak” one. While the class has a few high-profile busts, it has also produced stars such as Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Tyrese Haliburton, Tyrese Maxey and Desmond Bane. The Timberwolves youngster remembers the critics of the draft class and now believes his draft class is […]

For the longest time, Marcus Smart was the heart and soul of the Boston Celtics. The gritty point guard often was the “enforcer” for the team, taking on tough defensive roles. Smart also had the on-court production to stay on the court for the most part. He quickly became a well-loved figure amongst Celtics fans. […]

He’s not leaving! Over the last few years, rumors of San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich potentially retiring kept floating around. The reports fluctuated over that period, but there was always a real chance of the legend’s retirement being announced. Now, though, Pop is sticking around for the immediate future, as he signed a five-year […]

After a disappointing finish last season, the Phoenix Suns are going all-in for the 2023-24 season. A trade for superstar forward Kevin Durant during the midseason signaled a push to go for a title. Unfortunately, they were eliminated in brutal fashion by the eventual champions Denver Nuggets. It was a rough end to a season […]

Elly De La Cruz is a problem, and the Milwaukee Brewers experienced that first-hand against the Cincinnati Reds. The star rookie stunned everyone watching when he made this stunning triple steal play. It was a play that epitomized just how insanely good De La Cruz has been in the majors ever since he was called […]

Don’t sleep on the Pittsburgh Steelers next season. While they missed the playoffs last season, there’s plenty of things to like about this squad. Their offense, in particular, looks promising. Even without Chase Claypool, they have two solid receivers in George Pickens and Diontae Johnson. Now, another receiver could make some noise for Pittsburgh: Calvin […]

Spencer Strider continues to make big strides for the Atlanta Braves. The star righty had a stellar rookie season in 2022, and yet he’s been better this year. Strider, a serious candidate for the Cy Young award, was asked about the improvements he made this year. The ace pitcher noted three particular changes that fueled […]

One of the last few remnants of the Toronto Raptors’ championship roster has left the team. Fred VanVleet, the star point guard of Toronto, decided to sign a lucrative new contract with the Houston Rockets. After his departure, rumors of his and Pascal Siakam’s displeasure with the younger players of Toronto started to surface. In […]

If you haven’t heard, Tom Brady is a single man now. The former NFL star had a divorce with his now-ex-wife Gisele Bundchen early this year. Since then, Brady’s love life has been under scrutiny, even after his retirement. The latest rumor surrounding the star quarterback involves him and a certain former reality TV star. […]