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A month after his appearance in the Drew League, LeBron James is back in the Pro-Am scene. This time around, the Lakers star will be playing in Seattle as part of Jamal Crawford’s CrawsOver. Like the Drew League, this will be the first time LeBron will play in the tournament in a LOOOONG time. Of […]

This season may very well be Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols’ final season with the St. Louis Cardinals. At the very least, Pujols is adamant that he won’t be playing after this year. While Yadi hasn’t explicitly said that he would be retiring, his age and health makes it likely to happen. Because of that, […]

The New York Mets headed into their series against the Philadelphia Phillies with one goal: win. Their last series against the Atlanta Braves saw their lead in the division go down significantly. With the defending champions heating up, NY wants to keep as much of a cushion between them and their division rivals. Luckily, they […]

Many fans were greeted by a viral heartwarming story last night about Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. Jay Glazer, an NFL insider for FOX Sports, detailed this awesome story of Tomlin taking these fighting kids under his wing. It was a cool story, and everyone ate it up. After all, who doesn’t love a good […]

It’s Champions SZN, everybody! The second year of the VALORANT Champions Tournament will be happening in a few days. Sixteen teams across eight regions will be competing in Istanbul for a chance at achieving true glory. This is undoubtedly the biggest tournament of the year, and Riot Games is certainly making it feel like it. […]

Mike James found himself in the national media all of a sudden after his comments on Stephen Curry. The former NBA guard was asked about where the Warriors star would rank in his top five NBA players. James left Curry off the list… but it’s his reason why that went incredibly viral on Twitter. “I […]

The drama just doesn’t stop for the Washington Commanders. Last year, federal law enforcement conducted a raid at the then-Football Team training facility. After that raid, physical trainer Ryan Vermillion was placed on “administrative leave” after he was being investigated for a criminal charge unrelated to the team. Now, the latest development saw Vermillion enter […]

Deshaun Watson’s 11-game suspension and $5 million fine has been a major talking point in NFL circles in the last 24 hours. After making a big trade for the QB, the Cleveland Browns will now be without him for more than half the season. This is why many teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles, balked at […]

The tragic passing of Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash in 2020 has taken a rather ugly turn. His widow, Vanessa, is currently filing a lawsuit against the LAPD after the police allegedly spread delicate images of the crash, including Bryant’s remains. Now, multiple people of interest have been interviewed regarding this case. One person […]

Albert Pujols is a St. Louis Cardinals legend. The first baseman first built his career with this team in his first few years in the league. Here, Pujols became a household name, one of the most dominant hitters in league history. His name will forever be tied to the red birds. Aside from being a […]

Joint practices are often a good way for teams to mingle with each other. These practices are a way for players from different teams to learn from each other in a safe environment. Most fans and players who attended the joint practice between the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings agreed that it was […]

The Boston Red Sox are experiencing some major power shortages in the last few games. No, it’s not related to electricity; it’s more related to their lack of home run power. The team’s offense has lacked a lot of long balls, ranking only 19th in the league. Their style of offense has been hit-or-miss, and […]

The post-All Star break has not been kind to the New York Yankees. Despite making some major additions to their roster, they have continued to struggle in the last few games. They still control the AL East division, but that’s mostly due to the Blue Jays and the Rays collapsing at the same time. Their […]

There’s been plenty to be excited about with the Miami Dolphins this season. Most of the buzz comes from their offense, and for good reason. When you have players like Jaylen Waddle, Tyreek Hill, and Tua Tagovailoa, they are bound to be the headliners for any team. Lost in all the sauce, though, is a […]

De’Aaron Fox has gotten a lot of flak from his critics. Like most of his peers, the Sacramento Kings guard spends his free time playing video games and such to relax. Many fans, though, don’t like this, calling him “lazy” and that he doesn’t care about basketball. Clearly, though, that isn’t the case. De’Aaron Fox […]

Juan Soto is now a player for the San Diego Padres. The former Washington Nationals star has been traded to the team after his request has been granted during the trade deadline. With many teams vying for Soto’s services in early August, the team is certainly lucky to land the Dominican superstar. There was a […]

The Atlanta Braves have been making key signings to their roster in the last few years. During the MLB trade deadline, they locked up star third baseman Austin Riley to a 10-year deal, keeping him for the long haul. Just two days ago, they made another key signing, extending standout rookie Michael Harris to an […]

Saquon Barkley’s career has been rather up-and-down so far. There was a time when the New York Giants running back was one of the best players in the league. The Big Apple loved his ability to tear through defenses methodically. As teams adapted to his style, though (as well as injuries), Barkley’s status in NY […]

The official ruling on Deshaun Watson’s suspension has been reached. After months of deliberation and an appeal from the NFL, the league has decided on this punishment for Watson. The Cleveland Browns quarterback will be suspended for 11 games and will be given a fine of $5 million. Afterwards, Watson will go through a mandatory […]

The Chicago Cubs have their sights set on Trea Turner. The Los Angeles Dodgers star shortstop is set to enter free agency next season. Before the season even starts, though, Turner has already laid out his needs for any team that wants to acquire his services. That will, of course, include Jed Hoyer’s team. Trea […]

The world needs a lot more Josh Allen right now. The Buffalo Bills star is easily one of the most electrifying players in the NFL today. His abilities on the field tantalize everyone in existence. Most football fans are just raring to see Allen and his teammates take the field again, even for just a […]

The soccer world has been dealing with a massive racism issue over the last few years. Various slurs and offensive gestures have been hurled at non-White players many times. During a recent game between Chelsea and Tottenham, this unfortunate issue reared it’s ugly head once again. During the second half of the game, South Korean […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have a lot of talent at the running back position. They have two potential stars in James Robinson and Travis Etienne to power them from the backfield. While it’s certainly going to be a bit of an issue figuring out who gets more touches, it’s certainly a good problem to have for […]

Rafael Nadal’s revenge tour from injury started off on the wrong foot on Wednesday night. The Spanish star lost in the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati. After being forced to pull out of the Wimbledon semi-finals, Nadal was hoping that he could start his American campaign on a high note. Instead, it ended in […]

Aaron Rodgers is one of the best quarterbacks of all-time. It makes sense, then, that the star would demand the best from his teammates on offense. So when the Green Bay Packers’ young wide receivers struggled during practice, Rodgers made sure to call them out both internally and externally. How did the wide receivers react […]

Kyrie Irving is not happy with the Brooklyn Nets. The eccentric point guard has been clearly displeased by how his team handled the turmoil of last season. Now, things have reached a boiling point, as Irving has requested to be traded from the team. There was a time, though, when the two sides tried to […]

The Chicago Bears just can’t catch a break in the last few days. Between N’Keal Harry’s “severe” injury he suffered a few days ago and Roquan Smith’s trade request, morale is low amongst fans. It seems like the team is once again headed straight into another losing season. Unfortunately, the bad news for the Bears […]

A few weeks ago, wrestling fans jumped in joy when it was announced that Vince McMahon would resign from the WWE. The news was made even sweeter by the fact that good ‘ol Paul Levesque (FKA Triple H) would be taking over creative duties. After years of seemingly falling behind, the Big E could finally […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are trying to trade Russell Westbrook. The team has been actively shopping the former MVP for months now. No team has been willing to give the Lakers what they want… except for one. The Utah Jazz have a bevy of players they could trade if they start […]

One of the greatest to ever grace the tennis scene is finally calling it quits. Serena Williams, arguably the greatest women’s tennis player of all-time, will be retiring by the end of September. Williams herself announced this in her interview for Vogue Magazine. It’s a long read, but it’s a beautifully written piece that captures […]

Stephen Curry might be the pettiest basketball player in the entire planet. The Golden State Warriors star seems unassuming at first glance. However, Curry never wastes a chance to flex on those that ever tried to doubt his greatness. That’s just one of the qualities that makes Steph, well, Steph. Stephen Curry’s latest flexing efforts […]

The contract dispute between Roquan Smith and the Chicago Bears have reached a boiling point. The star linebacker has been angling for a new contract extension since the start of the training camp. After failing to get his wish, he has decided that he wants out of the team. Roquan Smith has now requested a […]

The New York Yankees may have ended their five-game losing skid, but it still feels like they lost. The reason: Matt Carpenter, who suffered what appears to be a broken foot. The injury occurred in the first inning, when a foul ball ricocheted straight to his foot. Carpenter immediately stepped off the mound, clearly in […]

After all these months, Jimmy Garoppolo is still part of the San Francisco 49ers. Many expected the veteran quarterback to be shipped off to a new team after their epic run to the NFC Championship game. While Jimmy G has been excellent for them, it seemed like the team was ready to move into the […]

Tekken 7 has been a much-needed breath of fresh air for the long-standing franchise. After years of being the “mid-carder” of the FGC, the franchise found itself a gem when the seventh edition of the mainline series was released. Now, it’s easily one of the most beloved installments of the series, and for good reason. […]

On the court, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors have a bit of rivalry going on between them. It started way back in 2019, when Kawhi Leonard hit that historic Game 7 buzzer to send Philly home. Since then, every Raps-Sixers game has been a barnburner, with both teams going at each other in […]

Over the last few days, the NBA world discovered how disrespectful Atlanta Hawks star Dejounte Murray can be. The former San Antonio Spurs All-Star lit up the Pro-Am scene and caused a bit of ruckus in doing so. Whether it’s hitting them with the ball or just tossing the ball to his opponent, Murray never […]

The saga surrounding Deshaun Watson’s suspension has been rather insane to watch unfold recently. To recap: Attorney Sue L. Robinson recommended a suspension of six games for Watson after his multiple sexual assault allegations. A day after that, the NFL decided to appeal this suspension, with the NFLPA prepared for their own defense as well. […]

The New York Giants have not found a modicum of success in the last few years. Quarterback Daniel Jones has shown flashes of good play in the last four years. However, more often than not, Jones looked like he didn’t belong in the NFL. Inaccurate passes and fumbled balls have led some fans to call […]