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After Shohei Ohtani had surgery to repair a labrum tear, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was a bit concerned about how things would end up. However, those fears were put to rest over the weekend. In his first live pitching performance since his surgery, Roberts liked what he saw from his dual-threat player. “Shohei […]

The Phoenix Suns are 1-2 since the All-Star break, and Kevin Durant isn’t pleased. He caught the eye of Bill Simmons during Thursday’s 120-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Although Durant had a tough realization after Sunday’s ugly loss, Simmons was still stuck on Thursday’s game. He explained more on his podcast regarding his […]

Winning games cannot appease everyone, and that’s how Kendrick Perkins is towards Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. Even though the Grizzlies’ stock is going up following the All-Star break, the ESPN analyst compared Austin Reaves to Morant. Although it might not be exactly appropriate considering they have two unique styles, Perkins made his point. He […]

Almost every time the New York Knicks have played an elite team this season, it hasn’t ended well for them. Despite that, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau doesn’t seem the least bit concerned. After Thibodeau was blasted for putting Karl-Anthony Towns back into Sunday’s blowout loss against the Boston Celtics, he tried to salvage what […]

When Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had doubts about trading for Jimmy Butler, the franchise made the move anyway. Now, Kerr could not be any more grateful. Despite the uncertainty about some of Butler’s antics, it doesn’t take away from him being an elite basketball player. If anyone were to understand, it would […]

The Golden State Warriors have truly been a new-look team since Jimmy Butler was traded to the Warriors. For Stephen Curry, the impact has been felt more than just being on the court together. It’s the stat sheet. Although most don’t care about numbers, there’s one advanced metric that Curry cares deeply about. He explained […]

As reports of Hooters filing for bankruptcy have piled up, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker isn’t thrilled. Although Booker has made Suns history this season, his social media game compares nicely to his on-the-court skills. Recently, he took to X (formerly Twitter) and gave a three-word plea to the news. He said, “Plz don’t go […]

Some things are best left unchanged. Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer felt that in its entirety on Saturday. He moved Tyus Jones from the starting lineup to the bench. Subsequently, he put Bradley Beal back in the starting lineup. It came as a bit of a shock since the move wasn’t formally announced. After […]

A trade rumor involving St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado just sparked. However, Cardinals manager Oli Marmol remains impressed with his star’s professionalism. While players can sit out and make it a distraction to the team, Arenado has done everything but that. Marmol explained via John Denton of MLB.com how Arenado has handled the […]

When the Phoenix Suns swapped Josh Okogie for Nick Richards, it was a quality move and one that head coach Mike Budenholzer was a fan of. However, there have been some inconsistencies with his playing time. Although he’ll play the majority of the first three quarters, it feels like he’s virtually nonexistent in the fourth […]

As Spring Training games kicked off on Friday, San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt was without his star, Fernando Tatis Jr. It felt strange, as he had been participating in practice up until Spring Training. While the idea of the Padres trading Tatis was immediately shut down, it had many people guessing. Luckily, they had […]

The debate of the new versus the old generation never gets old. For Shaquille O’Neal, that conversation happens at almost every waking moment. Even though O’Neal is one of the highest-paid NBA broadcasters, the Hall of Fame center has never shied away from giving an opinion. On The Big Podcast, he explained his three players […]

For quite some time, Mat Ishbia’s brother, Justin Ishbia, was pursuing ownership of the Minnesota Twins. Fast forward to Friday night, Ishbia announced he was abandoning his bid for the Twins. However, it sparked reactions from Minnesota themselves about the move. Dan Hayes of The Athletic reported what’s been going on within the organization and […]

For the Atlanta Braves, their star pitcher, Spencer Strider, receives an encouraging injury update after an encouraging injury update. As Spring Training has officially kicked off, it’s more of the same from the Braves star. He said via David O’Brien of The Athletic about his progression and what he’s seeing. “Obviously, I haven’t been on […]

When he ended the 2024 season in the bullpen, Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda was told he would compete for a spot in the starting rotation. Luckily, that was some motivation he truly needed. After ending the 2024 season horrifically, he is ready for a new chapter to begin. Maeda remained grateful and told the […]

Tom Izzo and the Michigan State basketball program are synonymous with one another. Following Michigan State’s big win over Michigan, Izzo felt it was appropriate to explain his philosophy. Funny enough, he ended up taking a shot toward an unexpected place. “You play real good, you start. You don’t play as good, you work your […]

The mantra for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season is simple: Consistency. On the other hand, the New York Knicks have shown flashes of brilliance but nothing too consistent. Despite the latter team being in third place in the Eastern Conference, the Cavs giving a 37-point beat down to the Knicks wasn’t a good look. However, […]

Although the Los Angeles Lakers look different, Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has no concerns. Despite the Lakers trading for Luka Doncic, it doesn’t phase the NBA champion. On NBA Today, the Denver forward explained how he has no concerns at all about the new-look Los Angeles team. “[The Lakers] definitely have a new look […]

Many people across the NBA have given their two cents about the Phoenix Suns. Kenny Smith is no different. As the Suns were taking on the San Antonio Spurs, the Inside the NBA cohost gave his two cents about the team. “I used to have a lot of these in college, incompletes,” Smith said. “I […]

From one Phoenix Suns generation to the next, Ex-Suns owner Jerry Colangelo sees what current owner Mat Ishbia is building. Although the 26-30 record looks bleak, the new owner has made his fair share of big moves. For instance, he helped the Suns to make a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant within his first month […]

A flurry of moves have taken place inside of the Texas football program. Most notably between head coach Steve Sarkisian and quarterback Arch Manning. While the latter had his share of action, there are too many early predictions about Manning. Regardless of that, Sarkisian remains confident in his quarterback. On the Up & Adams Show […]

The 2024-25 season was challenging for rookie quarterback Drake Maye. After the franchise selected him third overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, he showed legitimate promise. Funny enough, Maye beat out Jacoby Brissett for the Patriots starting quarterback spot. Still, there were some growing pains Maye went through. While they weren’t physical, the majority of […]

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio wanted Stefon Diggs last season. As a result, the Texans acquired Diggs in a blockbuster trade during the offseason. Although he had one year remaining on his contract, they were committed that he would stay with the franchise. However, Diggs tore his ACL midway through the year. It put […]

The Chicago White Sox and Joey Gallo agreed on a Minor League deal last week, but he was surprised by manager Will Venable. While Gallo and the current White Sox manager played together, it always caught the former All-Star’s eye. Following putting the ink to paper for a chance to make the roster, Gallo showed […]

The Seattle Mariners and manager Dan Wilson have Spring Training to figure out a consistent lineup involving outfielder Mitch Haniger. The latter was the odd man out in a logjam once the Mariners traded for Randy Arozarena midway through last season, which resulted in his playing time seeing a steady decline. Regardless of that, Haniger […]

Before they knew it, Rutgers basketball found a star with Dylan Harper. It’s not often that a program sees a developed freshman, but the Scarlet Knights found their guy. For starters, he posted 34 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block. Not to mention, he also shot 50% from the field and […]

While many want the new Los Angeles Clippers forward Ben Simmons to shoot threes, Joel Embiid’s trainer, Drew Hanlen, had something different in mind. The former No. 1 overall pick has a unique build and skill set. At 6’10, he can run the floor like a point guard, yet he is as physical as any […]

When the New Orleans Saints hired Kellen Moore to be their next head coach, it was expected he would bring on his own staff. As a result, he made his first move on Thursday. Moore poached Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier to be his next offensive coordinator. The move was first reported by Ian […]

In a shocking game, Alabama basketball head coach Nate Oats slammed a clipboard during an upset loss to Missouri. The loss came as a shock to many. The Tigers took down the Crimson Tide in a 110-98 offensive showdown. As Oats took the stage and answered questions about the loss, someone pulled the fire alarm. […]

It came as a shock when Rick Pitino and St John’s basketball beat UConn the first time. However, their roster was fully healthy. Heading into their second matchup against UConn, it’s a different story. Following Wednesday’s game against DePaul, Pitino told reporters regarding a potential injury ahead of the big game. “Kadary Richmond has been […]

If anyone understands greatness, it’s Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant. However, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is starting to pave his journey. After being drafted first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, expectations were lofty. The 7’4 center from France was everything as advertised. Funny enough, Wembanyama historically won Rookie of the Year. Not […]

The Minnesota Vikings and Sam Darnold could see a reunion, according to team legend Cris Carter. However, it wouldn’t be a usual arrangement. Carter put on his managerial hat and went through the options as to what the franchise could do. One of those is a franchise tag. However, the Vikings gave Darnold an eye-opening […]

Ja’Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals are in a contract face off. While Chase told the Bengals what he was looking for, contract-wise, he was ready to pull out all the stops. According to a report from Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz explained what was going on between the franchise and the star player. […]

The battle between the Cincinnati Bengals and Tee Higgins has the newest update from NFL insider James Palmer. While the Bengals want to franchise tag Higgins again, there’s a twist. They want a long-term deal. There’s plenty of time before Cincinnati has to decide on his contract. As a result, Palmer analyzed what he felt […]

Will the Green Bay Packers land a WR1 in free agency or the NFL Draft? That’s the question that Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has been trying to answer. Luckily for the franchise, they’ve had a great time developing receivers. Guys like Christian Watson and Jayden Reed have emerged as top options. Still, it hasn’t […]

Even when the Arizona Cardinals drafted Marvin Harrison Jr. in the 2024 NFL Draft, the franchise needed more help for their budding superstar. He was the lone receiver on the perimeter and was treated as the No. 1 option by most defenses. Although he had a respectable season, bringing in some established veterans could do […]

Following Myles Garrett requesting a trade from the Cleveland Browns, the franchise might be patient to trade him. It’s not because they want to frustrate their star player. It’s more of a financial reason. “If the Browns ever do get to the point where they decide to trade Garrett, the only way to make it […]

Joel Embiid and injuries have been synonymous with one another. The Philadelphia 76ers star has endured his fair share of injuries throughout his career. Most notably, Embiid said he believes he needs another knee surgery to be where he needs to be. However, his trainer, Drew Hanlen, has been supportive of his recovery amid the […]

Wins come in all shapes and sizes, and Wisconsin basketball forward Steven Crowl echoed that sentiment following a win against Illinois. While the Fighting Illini were missing some of their key players, it didn’t phase the Badgers. Throughout the season, Wisconsin basketball has had other programs shaking their heads in amazement. That’s the standard for […]