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Well, this is not good news for the New York Yankees. Aaron Judge, the team’s superstar center fielder, abruptly left their series opener against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning due to a hip injury. Judge already had an injury scare a couple of days ago, but he pushed through the pain to try […]

You’d think, that after a great playoff win that put your team up 3-1 in the series, that everyone on the team would be excited. However, during the New York Knicks’ Game 4 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, one player was seemingly not content: Julius Randle. The All-Star forward was benched during the game due […]

LeBron James is 38 years old, and he’s still out here impressing people. During the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 4 win against the Memphis Grizzlies, LeBron had an insane stat-line. He became the first Laker since Shaq himself to post a 20-point, 20-rebound game in the playoffs. It was an incredible feat for everyone… except, […]

After a bit of a hiccup in the offseason, the Pittsburgh Pirates have finally locked up Bryan Reynolds to a new extension, per Jason Mackey. Amid their extremely hot start, the team moved to secure the young outfielder. Pittsburgh signed Reynolds to an 8-year deal worth over $106 million. “Pirates and Bryan Reynolds have reached […]

It’s done. After months of anxiously waiting for the news to drop, it’s (nearly) official: Aaron Rodgers will be traded from the Green Bay Packers to the New York Jets. Both parties have now agreed to a deal that sends the former MVP to New York, as per his wishes. The deal will presumably be […]

LeBron James gets a lot of criticism from NBA fans everywhere. When you’re one of the greatest (if not the greatest) players of all-time, that just comes with the job description. One of the biggest criticisms of the Lakers star is that he isn’t “clutch”. That is, he doesn’t “show up” when it’s time to […]

Remember when the Memphis Grizzlies were a likeable team? Just a few seasons ago, they were seen as the young, spunky underdogs that everyone was rooting for. Led by the feisty Ja Morant, their surprising run to the top of the West had everyone enthralled. Two years later, and Memphis is arguably the most hated […]

You come at the king, you better not miss. Everyone and their mothers knew that taunting LeBron James is never a good idea, but Dillon Brooks did anyway. The Memphis Grizzlies forward was feeling good after their Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, and so he talked some smack. One trip to LA […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are having a pitching crisis this season. The team is currently 8-12 for the season, and their pitching is a big reason for this collapse. From the starters to the bullpen, it seems like the slingers of St. Louis keeps serving up meatballs for their opponents. Amid this tumultuous period, catcher […]

The Toronto Raptors are starting to get torn down. After a brutal 2022-23 season that saw them flame out of the Play-In, the team fired long-time coach Nick Nurse. It was a sign that things are about to change in Toronto. It seems like these changes also include a massive roster turnover. Scottie Barnes is […]

The hamster wheel keeps spinning for the Los Angeles Angels. Twenty games into the season, the Halos stand at a perfectly average 10-10 record. For every game that gives fans hope, there’s another game just as equally devastating. It’s been a rough year for the Halos, one that’s shaping up to be another season filled […]

What seemed like a regular blowout game between the battered New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays became really spicy really quick. In the ninth inning of the game, New York sent rookie reliever Greg Weissert to the mound. Facing off against Vladimir Guerrero Jr, the Yankees pitcher hit the Blue Jays star with […]

In just the blink of an eye, the Trey Lance era might be ending already for the San Francisco 49ers. The emergence of Brock Purdy as a potential option has apparently made the team think twice about the third overall pick. They are reportedly fielding trade calls about Lance. Now, we seem to know two […]

With the first round of the NBA playoffs being a chaotic mess, it seems like the Denver Nuggets-Minnesota Timberwolves is the only one that makes sense. Other top contenders in the East and West are either fighting for a 3-1 lead or are trying to equalize the series. Not Denver, though. They are the first […]

After a brutal end to their title defense season, the Atlanta Braves are rolling to start the 2023 season. They have taken a 1.5 game lead over the New York Mets thanks to an insanely hot start. They have lost only one of their six series this season (a 4-game tilt with the Padres), with […]

It seems like the NFL is cracking down on players gambling on games. Last season, they suspended ex-Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley for betting on games. Now, five more players were suspended by the league. This list includes Detroit Lions star wide receiver Jameson Williams, who was handed a six-game suspension, per Ian Rapoport. Sources: […]

We officially have a series in California, ladies and gentlemen! After getting swept on the road, the Golden State Warriors exacted revenge on the Sacramento Kings in Game 3. In front of a roaring home crowd, Golden State completely dominated the young Sacramento squad. Much was made about the Warriors guards lighting up the Kings, […]

It’s the end of an era in Canada. After just five (mostly) successful season with the Toronto Raptors, Nick Nurse has been fired from his post. After a rough season that saw them flame out in the Play-In Tournament, it was clear that something needed to change. That change now starts with a new head […]

What a luxury for the Phoenix Suns to have Kevin Durant and Devin Booker on one team! The two stars are talented isolation scorers that demand attention from defenses at all teams. Leave one guy alone, and the other will torch you all game long. That was the case in Game 3 against the Clippers: […]

Odell Beckham Jr finds himself in off-field trouble yet again. In November last year, the now-Baltimore Ravens wide receiver made headlines after being kicked off an airplane. Now, Beckham Jr. is reportedly named a suspect in an assault case that happened in Los Angeles per TMZ. “Law enforcement tells TMZ Sports the alleged incident went […]

Well, it seems that when it rains in LA, it pours hard. Kawhi Leonard was balling out for the Los Angeles Clippers in their series against the Phoenix Suns. Kawhi was giving off the same vibe everyone felt during his immaculate 2019 run with the Toronto Raptors. Unfortunately, Kawhi Leonard was knocked out with an […]

Game 3 of the first-round series between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns showed exactly why the latter team was the favorite to come out of the West. Despite the absence of their top stars, LA was giving Phoenix everything they could handle. On any other day, a 40-bomb from Norman Powell (!) […]

A QB’s health is arguably the biggest priority of any contending team. After all, the QB is often the cornerstone of the offense. Everything runs through him. We’ve seen tons of contending teams lose their QB midway through the year and collapse. With that in mind, Buffalo Bill star Josh Allen is going to have […]

When the Texas Rangers signed Jacob deGrom in the offseason, fans were warned about his durability. Yes, deGrom is one of the best pitchers in the league. His stuff is plain nasty: a 99+ mph fastball and a 92 mph changeup make for a lethal combo. However, it seems like every year since 2020, deGrom’s […]

This isn’t the Juan Soto that San Diego Padres fans were expecting. When they traded for the ex-Nationals star, fans expected a power hitter with excellent plate discipline, an unstoppable force. Since the trade, though, Soto has oddly struggled to buy a hit for San Diego. Those struggles have carried over to the 2023 season. […]

The Buffalo Bills’ 2022 season was an absolute letdown for many fans. Entering the year, there were a lot of people coronating them as the next Super Bowl winners. They had a good defense that added the likes of Von Miller to their roster. However, injuries to their key players (including Miller) became a big […]

The Phoenix Suns suddenly find themselves on the backfoot entering Game 2 against the Los Angeles Clippers. The lower-seeded Clips took Game 1, stealing home-court advantage in the process. Now, Phoenix needs to win the next game, or they will head into LA with a terrifying 0-2 deficit. However, one person might stand in the […]

Sacramento Kings fans were absolutely seething at one particular player during their team’s Game 2 win over the Golden State Warriors. During a play, Domantas Sabonis grabbed Draymond Green’s leg. Green responded by planting said foot on Sabonis’ chest. Green was ejected from the case with a chorus of boos from the home crowd. After […]

The Sacramento Kings are having a blast! In their return to the NBA Playoffs, the third-seeded squad wasted no time in making their presence known. They took the first two games of their series, and they are now up 2-0 against the defending champions Golden State Warriors. After being buried in irrelevance, Sacramento fans are […]

The Golden State Warriors’ loss to the Sacramento Kings was overshadowed by a nasty incident involving Draymond Green and Domantas Sabonis. After Sabonis crashed to the floor, the Kings center grabbed Green’s leg while on the floor. The nasty part, though, came when Green appeared to stomp Sabonis right on his chest. Green was eventually […]

The St. Louis Cardinals could use a little boost to their lineup now. They’ve somewhat recovered from a disastrous start to the year, but they still need to do a lot of work. That includes getting some of their guys back from the injury list. Now, St. Louis is getting healthier with the return of […]

If the last few days are any indication, the Baltimore Ravens are not letting go of Lamar Jackson quite yet. Yes, the star has reportedly asked for a trade. Yes, many have speculated about a potential trade. Baltimore is making moves to try and convince Lamar to stay, though. Their signing of Odell Beckham Jr […]

Well, the Brooklyn Nets made it to the NBA playoffs somehow. After trading away their top stars, the “new hires” did their best to keep the team afloat. They fended off the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks to clinch the sixth seed and a spot in the playoffs. Now, they face an incredibly tough task, […]

What goes around must come around. A day after taking advantage of a catastrophic choke, the Chicago Bulls found themselves on the other end. Despite holding a lead until the 6-minute mark of the final quarter, DeMar DeRozan and the Bulls failed to finish off the Miami Heat. As a result, Jimmy Buckets led his […]

What do we make of the Arizona Cardinals? After a complete overhaul of their coach and GM tandem, many questions still surround the team. Can they actually compete with the tools they have on their roster? One of the many questions about Arizona is their quarterback situation. Kyler Murray is a good quarterback, but can […]

The Brooklyn Nets are somehow still fighting in the playoffs. After trading away Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, many expected this team to fall off a cliff. Instead, Brooklyn built upon their solid record, doing just enough to stay out of the Play-In. Their reward is a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. However, one of […]

The Dallas Mavericks got in trouble last week for their… curious end-of-season decision. With a legitimate shot at a Play-In berth on the line, the Mavs decided to sit Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, among other players. The goal was seemingly clear: intentionally lose and skip the Play-In altogether for a higher draft pick. Almost […]

The San Francisco Giants are keeping Logan Webb around. The star right-hander has been the ace of the team for quite some time now, helping his team on multiple occasions. Now, his excellent play is being rewarded with an equally excellent contract. The Giants are signing him to a five-year deal worth $90 million. pic.twitter.com/DTcxFVjcCM […]

Well, that’s one free agent that the Pittsburgh Steelers won’t be getting. It seemed at first like Bud Dupree was headed for a reunion with the team that drafted him. The Tennessee Titans linebacker was one of the few big names left in free agency. Unfortunately, Bud Dupree won’t be reuniting with the Steelers for […]