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Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker had little time to mourn his NBA Finals loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Booker soon had to get on a private plane with two players who just beat him, Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton, to fly across the Pacific Ocean to Tokyo for the Olympics, where they would be Team […]

Team USA star Damian Lillard had an uncharacteristically awful game in the loss to France to open the Tokyo Olympics. Lillard only had 11 points on 3-of-10 shooting and turned down shots he normally takes and makes with ease in the NBA. He also had an embarrassing turnover late in the game to help seal […]

Phoenix Suns star point guard Chris Paul didn’t seem like a guy intent on leaving after losing the NBA Finals to the Milwaukee Bucks. However, that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from starting up, with some reporting out there suggesting that he could be looking to join his pal LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

Aaron Rodgers is officially at training camp with the Green Bay Packers after coming to terms on a compromise with the franchise. But now that Rodgers is back in the fold, that means another move at quarterback had to be made. Unfortunately for Blake Bortles, he’s a roster casualty now that Rodgers has returned, according […]

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore is looking for a new contract. Wide receiver N’Keal Harry already wants a trade after just two seasons with the team. What does Bill Belichick have to say about this as training camp arrives? Of course, very little: Question from @MikeReiss on Gilmore's status, Belichick says, "We're not gonna talk […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are acquiring veteran goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury from the Vegas Golden Knights, according to ESPN’s Emily Kaplan. The Golden Knights will not be retaining any of Fleury’s $7 million salary, and only minor leaguer Mikael Hakkarainen is going to Vegas. Robin Lehner will be taking over as the top goalie for the Golden Knights, […]

The SEC announced Tuesday that the University of Texas and University of Oklahoma have submitted formal requests to join the conference in 2025. Here’s more from commissioner Greg Sankey: “While the SEC has not proactive sought new members, we will pursue significant change when there is a clear consensus among our members that such actions […]

USA Gymnastics star Simone Biles pulled out of the team competition at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday. Biles later revealed that she wasn’t dealing with any physical issues and was focusing on her mental health. 2016 USA Gymnastics gold medalists Laurie Hernandez and Aly Raisman immediately reacted to the news. Both Hernandez and Raisman acknowledged […]

USA Gymnastics star Simone Biles revealed that her decision to withdraw from the team competition at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics wasn’t due to a physical injury. Biles talked to TODAY’s Hoda Kotb after the event and explained her reasoning for pulling out of the team event at the Olympics: “Physically, I feel good, I’m in […]

USA Gymnastics star Simone Biles bowed out of the team final due to a “medical issue” after an awkward vault landing. Despite this massive setback, the Americans were able to regroup and win a silver medal, with the Russian Olympic Committee squad earning gold. While getting the silver medal is disappointing given Biles is the […]

A report from The Action Network’s Matt Moore came across the wire Monday that the Toronto Raptors had rejected a Ben Simmons trade offer from the Philadelphia 76ers involving Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby and the No. 4 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Now, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reports the talks between the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are armed with three first-round picks in the 2021 NBA Draft and a bunch of other assets, and they seem determined to move up. That includes attempting to move up to the No. 1 pick in order to draft Cade Cunningham, with guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander apparently being dangled in an offer […]

It sounds like Aaron Rodgers will be back with the Green Bay Packers for the 2021 NFL season, with the expectation that it will be his last campaign with the franchise. Rodgers was reportedly planning on no-showing Packers training camp, but the two sides got together over the weekend to smooth things over for the […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is going to play for the franchise in 2021, but it looks like this could indeed be his Last Dance with the club. ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting a new agreement that will essentially set up Rodgers’ departure from the Packers after this season. Here are all the details: […]

Team USA fell apart against France to open the Tokyo Olympics, allowing a 16-2 run to close the game in a brutal 83-76 defeat. While many may view this is a surprising and humiliating loss, Team USA head coach Gregg Popovich doesn’t see it that way. Instead, Pop is simply disappointed with the loss and […]

United States golfer Bryson DeChambeau is out of the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, according to ESPN. Spain star Jon Rahm is also out after his own positive test on Sunday. This takes two of the biggest names in golf out of the Olympics. DeChambeau is being replaced on the U.S. […]

It looked like Team USA was going to avoid another embarrassing loss when they went up 74-67 with just under four minutes to play against France to open the Tokyo Olympics. Instead, the Americans suffered a humiliating collapse by giving up a 14-0 run and ultimately losing, 83-76. So, if you’re counting at home, that’s […]

Team USA’s men’s basketball squad had some fun at the expense of superstar Kevin Durant during the Opening Ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Friday. While KD’s birthday isn’t until Sept. 29, his teammates serenaded him with a rendition of Happy Birthday anyway. Durant didn’t look particularly amused by the tomfoolery going on all […]

Hall of Famer Michael Irvin recently scolded the Dallas Cowboys and other NFL teams for not hitting the 85% COVID-19 threshold. Irvin basically said you’re not serious about winning the Super Bowl if you don’t get vaccinated. Irvin is back with more comments about getting vaccinated, and he’s just spitting hot fire these days on […]

The Cleveland Indians will become the Cleveland Guardians next season. This has brought plenty of reaction from across the internet, ranging from people making jokes to people being outraged to people genuinely liking the change. Basically, the whole gamut of emotions. Naturally, one of the best reactions came from Guardians of the Galaxy director James […]

Minnesota Vikings assistant coach Rick Dennison is out of a job after refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. Dennison is reportedly the first NFL position coach to part ways with a team after refusing to get vaccinated. Dennison had been the Vikings’ offensive line coach/run game coordinator the past two seasons. […]

Team USA star Kevin Durant went on IG Live during the Opening Ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Friday, dishing on a number of topics during the parade. One thing Durant brought up was how hard Gregg Popovich was working them at practice. While KD admitted being “pissed” in the moment during these sessions, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger put in a lot of work this offseason to have his body in better shape for his 18th season. But Big Ben also had to mentally prepare for the 2021 season now that Matt Canada is taking over as offensive coordinator, bringing with him a playbook full of new stuff […]

The Tampa Bay Rays made a big move to acquire Minnesota Twins slugger Nelson Cruz over a week before the trade deadline. The Rays gave up a pair of Triple-A players in Joe Ryan and Drew Strotman, who were two of the better prospects in their system. Tampa felt the need to make the move […]

Conor McGregor suffered a devastating injury while fighting Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 a few weeks ago, but the Irishman is still out here living his best life despite the major setback. McGregor was recently seen in Los Angeles poolside with a hilariously massive amount of adult beverages by his side, which is certainly a […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard recently shot down a report that claimed he was on the verge of asking for a trade, but the point guard made it clear he doesn’t think the current status quo is acceptable. Lillard wants Blazers general manager Neil Olshey to upgrade the roster after firing Terry Stotts and […]

Chicago White Sox slugger Yermin Mercedes shockingly announced Wednesday that he would be stepping away from baseball for a while. However, his departure from baseball didn’t last very long, as he has returned to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights and is in uniform for their game on Thursday night, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. […]

The Texas Longhorns just lost a 2022 commitment in four-star cornerback Jaylon Guilbeau. Guilbeau had been the longest-standing commit for 2022, first pledging to the school when former head coach Tom Herman was in place. Herman was fired right at the start of 2021, getting replaced by Steve Sarkisian. Guilbeau was the only commit in […]

The Dallas Cowboys are placing star wide receiver Amari Cooper and defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence on the physically unable to perform list to start training camp due to their respective injuries, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer. Cooper and Lawrence are among six players going on the PUP list. While this is unfortunate, Cowboys head coach Mike […]

The NFL isn’t messing around this season when it comes to COVID-19. The league just told teams that if a game can’t be rescheduled during the 18-week regular season due to a COVID-19 outbreak among unvaccinated players, the team with the outbreak will forfeit the game and take the L. That team will also be […]

Dallas Cowboys training camp is here, and star quarterback Dak Prescott seems to be ready to go at full speed. Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy addressed Prescott’s status on Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s opening practice. McCarthy sees no reason why Prescott wouldn’t be a full participant, unless there’s an unexpected setback. Via PFT’s Charean Williams: […]

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner agreed to a five-year, $95 million extension (over $40 million guaranteed) on Wednesday, with that $19 million annual number making him the highest-paid inside linebacker in NFL history. That record isn’t expected to last long, though, with Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard lurking with his own massive contract agreement […]

The Milwaukee Bucks just won the 2021 NBA Finals, so that means it’s party time. While the Los Angeles Lakers weren’t able to celebrate their 2020 title with a parade due to COVID-19, the Bucks will have a championship parade on Thursday in Milwaukee. Here are the details: The #Bucks parade is set for 11 […]

It’s crazy to think just how close the Milwaukee Bucks were to getting eliminated by the Brooklyn Nets in the second round of the playoffs. If Kevin Durant’s foot was just a little further back on his jumper at the end of regulation in Game 7, the Nets win and the Bucks are likely looking […]

A reporter from the Clarion Ledger was blocked from covering Deion Sanders’ Jackson State squad at SWAC Media Day on Tuesday a day after he published a story on a domestic violence charge against the highest-ranked recruit in program history. Sanders didn’t want the reporter, Rashad Milligan, to cover the team because of the story. […]

Ireland’s Rory McIlroy doesn’t seem too enthused to be taking part in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but he’s doing it anyway after skipping the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro. McIlory will be competing alongside fellow Irishman Shane Lowry. McIlroy said he’s not really looking forward to the Olympics and that he’s “not a […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams was devastated after losing the 2021 NBA Finals to the Milwaukee Bucks in six games. That didn’t stop him from visiting the Bucks’ locker room after Game 6 to congratulate his opponent. Williams is an absolute class act, as evidenced by this move: Monty Williams visits the Bucks locker […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is something of a modern-day Shaquille O’Neal given his ability to bully the hell out of opponents with ferocious forays to the bucket. So, naturally, Shaq had to give Giannis his flowers for doing just that en route to his first NBA title. Shaq took to Instagram after the Bucks […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is officially a champion, fulfilling a promise he made via tweet to the Milwaukee Bucks and their fans all the way back in 2014 when he was still just a skinny youngster. After his rookie season, Giannis took to Twitter to make this promise. Nailed it: I'll never leave the team and the […]