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The Los Angeles Dodgers recently announced that they would be holding a ‘Lakers Night’ during Friday’s contest against the Atlanta Braves, specifically honoring late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Los Angeles came through on its promise, implementing several festivities to pay tribute to Bryant. Before the game as the National Anthem was being performed, every member […]

New York Yankees rookie outfielder Jasson Dominguez had a whirlwind of an MLB debut. Dominguez’s first at-bat occurred during the Yankees’ win over the Houston Astros on Friday, and Dominguez seized his opportunity, to say the very least. Facing off against legendary ace Justin Verlander, Dominguez crushed a 360-foot, two-run home run blast that gave […]

ESPN NBA insider Stephen A. Smith might be looking into the rearview on how he became the preeminent voice in modern-day sports media. Reportedly, a documentary is being considered that would focus on Smith and how he rose to his position at the forefront of sports culture on ESPN’s First Take. Smith has always been a […]

Shaquille O’Neal might be an NBA Hall-of-Famer, but the legendary center has had some struggles staying in shape following his retirement from the association. While the Lakers legend was always known as a big man amongst big men, it appears that in recent years, O’Neal’s weight got to a point that made him realize a […]

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge continues adding to the MLB record books. Last year, Judge broke the AL record for home runs in a season, and now, the Yankees star has snapped a new home-run-related record. During the Yankees’ Friday road game against the Houston Astros, Judge launched a 426-foot home run to put […]

Apparently, Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George’s talents extend beyond the basketball court. Recently, George was a guest on ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith’s podcast, and Smith asked the Clippers star to answer one of his questions by doing an impression of NBA great Charles Barkley. George, who recently went viral for his Barkley impression, […]

Earlier this week, controversial sports analyst Skip Bayless debuted his new-look version of FS1’s Undisputed with a rotation of new cohosts, including former NFL player Keyshawn Johnson. Also joining Bayless were NFL greats Richard Sherman and Michael Irving on the Undisputed panel. However, it appears that things are not the same anymore following the departure of Bayless’s old […]

Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are honoring Kobe Bryant in more ways than one. The Dodgers will be hosting a celebratory “Lakers Night” during Friday’s game against the Braves, and Betts and some of his Dodgers teammates were seen repping the late Los Angeles legend while pulling up to the game. During his […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is making a move that will evoke memories of his days with Alabama football. It was recently announced that Jacobs would be switching his Raiders jersey number to number eight, the same number he wore at Alabama, per NBCSports. Apparently, Jacobs had originally wanted to make the switch […]

Damian Lillard is not letting his Portland Trail Blazers trade rumor drama get in the way of his business ventures. Lillard recently announced the release of new colorways for some of his DAME 8 EXTPLY shoes, and the Blazers guard has come up with a product that is sure to fly off the shelves. Lillard […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley is pulling out all the stops to defend the reputation of Los Angeles Clippers PG Russell Westbrook. Although the two have had some animosity in the past, it appears that Beverley is now firmly on the side of Westbrook, who joined the Clippers midway through last season. During a recent […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have upgraded this offseason, but it seems that LeBron James and company are not satisfied. Although the Lakers reached within four games of the NBA Finals a year ago, they reportedly have still been in the market for a boost at the point guard position, including several high-profile players. A […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has created his own club in MLB history. With a grand slam in the second inning of the Braves’ game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday, Acuña became the first player in MLB history to have 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases in a single season. Acuña accomplished […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is not phased by personal accomplishments. Doncic is currently taking part in the FIBA World Cup as part of the Slovenian National Team, and the Mavs star has narrowly missed out on recording the first triple-double in FIBA World Cup history multiple times over the last week. However, Doncic apparently […]

USC football has a lot to be excited about following its week one victory over San Jose State, particularly concerning the performance of freshman receiver Zachariah Branch. Head coach Lincoln Riley in particular was impressed with Branch’s performance, which was his first game in a USC football uniform. “Thought he did a good job not […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has some high-profile friends. Thompson recently posted a photo on Instagram featuring himself playing a game of chess with none other than boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. The Warriors legend is currently in Pacquiao’s home country of the Philippines after spending a few days in China. We did NOT […]

Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond has an opinion on his place in NBA history. Drummond recently stopped by The Comfortable Pod podcast and shared his thoughts on a multitude of topics, from his time with the Pistons to his current stint with the Bulls. One of the questions asked was where Drummond sees himself among the […]

Maybe the market for disgruntled Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard wasn’t as vibrant as initially thought. Although the Miami Heat are still reportedly as interested in Lillard as ever, it seems that the Blazers didn’t have a ton of willing suiters when the trade request was first announced. Recently, an anonymous NBA executive opined […]

It seems that not everyone is a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys’ recent acquisition of quarterback Trey Lance. The shocking move was announced last week, sending Lance from the San Francisco 49ers to Dallas in exchange for a future pick. Although the move was lauded by NFL legends such as OJ Simpson, recently, former […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler is on the road to recovery. Buehler underwent elbow reconstruction surgery just over a year ago and has yet to appear in 2023; however, it seems that the Dodgers are at least considering the possibility of a return later this season. According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Walker Buehler […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic is continuing to amaze fans with an array of trick shots. The Mavs star is currently overseas competing in the FIBA World Cup, and just days after hitting an impressive shot in practice, it seems Doncic has once again pulled a rabbit out of the hat. In a video […]

The Joel Embiid-led Philadelphia 76ers should have broken through to the Eastern Conference Finals now, at least according to one NBA insider. ESPN expert Stephen A. Smith recently addressed Philadelphia’s playoff shortcomings in the Embiid era and how things could have been different if the Sixers had kept Jimmy Butler around. “If [Butler] had never […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards may be putting his franchise on the map, but that isn’t stopping fellow NBA players from encouraging him to get out. Recently, Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley revealed his opinion on Edwards’ rising profile and how it relates to his future in Minnesota. Beverley stopped by the Gils Arena Show podcast […]

Atlanta Braves pitcher Darius Vines made an impression on more than just Braves fans in his rock-solid MLB debut. The right-hander took the field on Wednesday night in a game against the Colorado Rockies, and in Atlanta’s 7-3 win, Vines was electric on the mound. Vines went six innings against the Rockies, recording five strikeouts […]

Boston Bruins left winger Jake DeBrusk recently made some eye-opening comments on his potential future with the Bruins. DeBrusk had a successful 2022-23 season with the Bruins despite missing time due to injury, and it appears that he won’t be looking for greener pastures when his contract expires after next season. “I’m hoping to stay […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are planning to honor late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant in a game this week. The Dodgers will be hosting a Lakers Night during their September 1 home game against the Atlanta Braves, and a special guest will be on the Dodger Stadium field before the contest. It was announced […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is no stranger to the trials and tribulations faced by an NBA owner. Cuban has dealt with lots of turbulence since purchasing the Mavs in 2000, but there’s one thing that stands out as the most difficult part of the job. Cuban recently stopped by the Pat Bev Pod, hosted by […]

Former NBA player Eddie Johnson has some thoughts on Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s recent non-commitment to stay in Milwaukee in the long term. Johnson recently addressed his position on Antetokounpo’s comments on Sirius XM NBA Radio. “I think the pressure now is on him to say ‘OK, I want to duplicate what I did […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban appeared to cosign a hot take from one of his organization’s players regarding Luka Doncic and the FIBA tournament. Recently, Mavs guard/forward Theo Pinson declared that Doncic is the best player in the ongoing FIBA World Cup. “There’s been a debate on who’s the best player [in the FIBA World […]

It’s long been known that former Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo is one of the smartest players to ever pick up a basketball. However, a recent interview shed even more light on just how nuanced Rondo’s thought process is when approaching the game. Rondo recently stopped by the Old Man and the Three podcast with […]

NFL legend OJ Simpson is not backing down from his take on the Dallas Cowboys’ recent acquisition of Trey Lance from the San Francisco 49ers. The Juice recently dropped a video on Twitter where he lauded Cowboys’ GM Jerry Jones as a “genius” for picking up Lance. I think Jerry Jones trade for Trey Lance […]

New York Knicks guard Evan Fournier has an opinion on the ongoing debate about what it means to be a “world champion” in basketball. The Knicks guard, who is currently overseas competing in the FIBA World Cup with the French National Team, appeared to side with those who claim that an NBA championship and a […]

The Golden State Warriors could be a potential future destination for Milwaukee Bucks’ star Giannis Antetokounmpo, at least according to one NBA insider. Antetkounmpo recently declined to commit to a long-term extension with the Bucks, and many floated the Warriors as a potential landing spot for the Greek Freak somewhere down the line. NBA insider […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is getting more and more publicity as the offseason rages on. This week, Reaves has been getting tons of love in the Philippines during the FIBA World Cup, and now, he’s also getting huge recognition back home in Los Angeles. Recently, a mural was displayed in the City of […]

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay has an opinion on a recent sports debate that has caused some controversy. On Tuesday’s episode of FS1’s Undisputed, legendary cornerback Richard Sherman opined that cornerback is a more difficult position to play than wide receiver. Slay took to Twitter to address the topic, and the Eagles cornerback cosigned Sherman’s claim. […]

It does not appear that Chris Jones and the Kansas City Chiefs are any closer to a potential contract extension. On Tuesday, it was announced that the Chiefs had placed the four-time Pro Bowler Jones on the reserve/did not report list. This means that, if the Chiefs use a roster exemption on Jones, they can […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are adding to their bullpen with the MLB playoffs looming just around the corner. On Tuesday, it was announced that Tampa Bay would be signing right-hander Chris Devenski to a Major League contract and placing him on the bereavement list. The report comes via Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic. Chris Devenski […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Trey Lance seems to have gotten off on the right foot with his new organization. After being traded to Dallas by the San Francisco 49ers last week, Lance is already enjoying his new NFL home. “When I heard Cowboys, I had a big smile on my face,” said Lance, per Jon Machota […]

It appears that Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has encountered some turbulence. With the Rams’ season opener just two weeks away, it seems that Stafford is having difficulty connecting with some of his younger teammates. Stafford’s wife Kelly recently revealed this during an episode of her podcast, The Morning After With Kelly Stafford. “He’s like, […]