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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is extremely confident about his team’s chances for the upcoming season. With Williamson, CJ McCollum, and Brandon Ingram forming a “Big 3” of sorts, the Pelicans figure to be contenders in a loaded Western Conference in 2023-24. Williamson recently shared his initial reaction to seeing the trio together at […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves does not want to cause controversy while overseas with Team USA. As he and his team participate in the FIBA World Cup, Reaves was recently asked whether he plans to try to recruit some of his talented costars to the Lakers. “I can’t speak on that,” said Reaves, per […]

The Miami Heat rumor mill does not look like it will stop whirling anytime soon. While the team’s seemingly never-ending pursuit of Damian Lillard has not resulted in anything yet, Pat Riley and company are already making plans for Lillard’s presumed arrival. The Heat are now expected to show interest in free agents Kelly Oubre […]

Former NBA star turned ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson has no shortage of hot takes, and on Tuesday he may have just dropped his most scalding one yet. On his “Road Trippin Pod” podcast with former teammate Channing Frye, Jefferson claimed that he feared former Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce more so than Hall of Famer […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is not letting the recent drama involving co-star James Harden get in the way of his summer workouts. Embiid was recently seen working out with Boston Celtics’ All-Star Jayson Tatum. The Sixers star looked unphased by the recent developments surrounding his team, sharing a smile with Tatum and legendary NBA […]

Kansas City Chiefs star defensive tackle Chris Jones does not appear to be backing down from his promise to hold out from team activities until his contract is extended. The Chiefs’ four-time Pro Bowler recently responded to a fan on Twitter who appeared to be trolling him, asking when he can be expected back and […]

On Sunday, Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall in southern California, and the iconic Dodger Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, was one of the locations most heavily impacted. A signature part of the Los Angeles skyline, Dodger Stadium was nearly unrecognizable on Sunday. With a dense cloudy sky hanging overhead, the surrounding lots and […]

It appears that former NBA veteran Ed Davis has found a new place to take his basketball talents. The 12-year veteran will be joining the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in China, per Alberto de Roa of HoopsHype. Davis had played with several All-Star teammates, including both Damian Lillard and Donovan Mitchell, in his dozen years in […]

Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer may have recorded a historic milestone on Sunday, but you wouldn’t have known it from his postgame comments. In the Rangers’ loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, Scherzer made MLB history, moving into 11th place on the all-time strikeout list. By recording his 3,343rd K, he passed Phil Niekro. However, his […]

Duke Blue Devils target Cooper Flagg recently set New York City on fire (figuratively) with a heroic performance at Harlem’s famed Rucker Park. The 16-year-old Flagg has been in the headlines a lot recently. His viral highlight clips have raised eyebrows across the country, and it’s easy to see why Duke would be highly interested […]

Former NBA player Enes Freedom, previously known as Enes Kanter, is firing back at trolls after he dropped a controversial take. Last week, Freedom became the subject of criticism after he opined that he could average 60 points and 30 rebounds a night if he joined the WNBA, per an interview with Fox News. The […]

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards has always been known for his comedy chops in addition to his on-court talents. Following Edwards’ virtuoso performance in Team USA’s win over Germany on Sunday, the Timberwolves star trolled FIBA teammate and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton on the bus ride home. “I hope y’all listening. If he […]

Former Atlanta Braves reliever Luke Jackson recently made his return to Truist Park, now as a member of the San Francisco Giants, and a slew of memories returned with him. Jackson was a member of Atlanta’s championship team in 2021, and he had some kind words for Braves fans, per an interview with the AJC’s […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is looking for answers. In a recent petition to the Travis County District Court, the 28-year-old Mayfield–who joined the Buccaneers earlier in 2023–and his wife Emily sought information pertaining to the potential misappropriation of $12 million, according to KXAN. The money was being handled by an investment firm where […]

Minnesota Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson has no shortage of opinions on both himself and his NFL counterparts. Recently, the Vikings star shared his list of five wide receivers whom he considers to be the best route runners in the league during an interview with Matt Harmon of Yahoo Sports. The list started, of course, with […]

The Atlanta Falcons have invested heavy resources into revamping their offensive scheme, and NFL insiders are taking notice. The Falcons’ talented array of skilled position playmakers that the team has been stockpiling the last several offseasons, were recently praised by Mina Kines on The Mina Kimes Show podcast. The insider went as far to call […]

If you thought that things couldn’t get more embarrassing for the reeling New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels, think again. With the Yankees getting swept at the hands of the Boston Red Sox, and with the Angels getting thrashed 18-4 by the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, the two teams are now further away from […]

2022 trade acquisition Roquan Smith recently made an extraordinarily kind gesture to the Baltimore Ravens’ fanbase. After switching jersey numbers from 18 to 0 this offseason, Smith realized there was just one problem: many fans may have purchased the old jersey, not realizing the switch was in order. While this may not be the biggest […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is trying to live in the moment for the rest of his storied NBA career. The future hall of famer recently stopped by Paul George’s Podcast P with Paul George presented Wave Sports + Entertainment to reflect on his career and look forward to what’s left in store. “You’ve […]

Boston Red Sox fans got a bit of good news on Friday when it was announced that right-hand pitcher Tanner Houck will make his long-awaited return to the lineup on either Monday or Tuesday of next week, per MLB.com. The Red Sox will be playing in Houston against the Astros when Houck retakes the mound. […]

To say that Lonzo Ball had an unorthodox journey to the NBA would be an understatement. Ball recently stopped by fellow NBA point guard Trae Young’s “From the Point” podcast, and one of the topics discussed was Ball’s wild time in the national spotlight as a senior at Chino Hills High School in California. "My […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson appears to have been putting in a lot of work this offseason. In new photos uploaded to social media recently, the power forward looked to be in the best shape of his life, sporting a leaner but still ultra-muscular frame as he shot baskets and did abdomen work. Via […]

Weeks after Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James, suffered cardiac arrest at a USC basketball practice and was subsequently stabilized, fellow NBA royalty offspring Shareef O’Neal delivered a positive update on the 18-year-old’s condition. “He’s good,” said O’Neal, son of NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal, per TMZ. When asked how this would affect James’ […]

ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst is not happy with the NBA schedule makers after they gave the Los Angeles Clippers the short end of the stick with the league’s recent 2023-24 schedule reveal. On The Hoop Collective podcast, Windhorst called out the league for its apparent unjust treatment of the Clippers when compared to their NBA […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Isiah Thomas and Chicago Bulls shooting guard Michael Jordan were huge rivals in the late 1980s and early 1990s NBA scene, and it appears that things haven’t cooled off one bit between the two even thirty years later. Thomas recently spoke on the rivalry between the two franchises and did not […]

Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman has experienced a major setback in his aim to return to action. The 32-year-old right-hander initially joined the injured list on July 31 following his start that day. He was first scheduled to return to action on August 18 against the Chicago White Sox but, following a bullpen session in […]

Nick Saban and Alabama football continue to dominate the college football recruiting game. According to Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports, Alabama has garnered the commitment of class of 2024 safety Dre Kirkpatrick Jr over Missouri, Auburn, and other schools that had made offers. BREAKING: Class of 2024 Safety Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. tells me he has […]

There has been a new development in the aftermath of former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins’ tragic death. Haskins passed away on April 9, 2022 after being struck by a dump truck on a highway in Broward County, Florida. Now, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, Haskins’ widow Kalabrya Haskins, who is the personal representative […]

The Miami Heat announced their 2023-24 NBA regular season schedule on Thursday, and some fans are speculating that they may have dropped a major hint on their jersey wardrobe for the upcoming season in the process. Pointing out a pair of black Heat logos on the bottom of the schedule calendar, some are wondering whether […]

Things aren’t going great for Cleveland Browns kicker Cade York right now. In Thursday night’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the contest was tied at 18 with under two minutes to play and with the Browns deep in Eagles’ territory. Initially, York had a 47-yard field goal attempt to give his team the lead, […]

Atlanta Falcons fans don’t seem to be holding back any hard feelings they might have for former quarterback Marcus Mariota. Mariota, who started the majority of the games last year for Atlanta, is now a backup for the Philadelphia Eagles. And in the team’s preseason game Thursday night against the Cleveland Browns, the former Oregon […]

Schedule release dates have become national holidays for the folks who run professional sports teams’ social media accounts, and the schedule reveal post made by the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday might just have been the best of any of the 30 teams. Instead of a generic, small-print picture of the Nets’ upcoming 2023-24 slate, or […]

On Thursday, ESPN NBA insider Bobby Marks shared a shocking Finals prediction that would see the Phoenix Suns facing off against the New York Knicks for NBA glory next June. While it wouldn’t be far-fetched to think the Suns, a team that made it to the Finals as recently as 2021, could return there this […]

Former NBA player-turned-analyst Richard Jefferson is calling out Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid for his perceived unwillingness to play in road games versus Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. On ESPN’s NBA Today, Jefferson referenced the fact that Embiid has not suited up for a game in Denver since 2019. He then proclaimed, “From this point […]

Several weeks after his final appearance on FS1’s Undisputed, it looks like that NFL legend-turned-sports media giant Shannon Sharpe has finally made a decision on where he will take his talents next. It was reported on Thursday by The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov that Sharpe will now be joining ESPN’s morning debate show First Take, which […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is putting in work this offseason. Just days after Young was seen playing pickup games with several NBA colleagues including most notably Kevin Durant, he was back in the lab on Thursday, posting pictures of a recent workout featuring himself and future Hall of Fame point guard Stephen Curry. […]

Things are not going well for the New York Yankees right now. The team recently dropped its fifth game in six tries as part of a 5-0 road loss to the Atlanta Braves, which came on the heels of an 11-3 loss to the Braves the night before. Although this game was technically closer, the […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has made it known throughout his career that he’d love to play for Team USA, and for unexplained reasons, the team keeps snubbing him. The latest example came this year when Young was left off of the Team USA roster for the upcoming FIBA tournament which will take place […]

It didn’t take long for tensions to escalate between the Cleveland Browns and the Philadelphia Eagles at the teams’ joint practices this week, with Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson finding himself right at the center of it all. Following the squads’ second practice with one another, Browns’ All-Pro Joel Bitonio sounded off to reporters on some […]