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Speculation has been going around since the start of the MLB trade deadline for a while. It primarily concerned the Los Angeles Angels selling Shohei Ohtani as the team has lost all hopes of winning with him. The team looks like they were willing to hit either rebuild mode or were ready to compete with […]

College recruitment season is entering its final weeks. This means a lot of good football programs are wrapping up and working their magic. These are all to get the commitments of high school stars that have a fair shot of playing NCAA Division I football. No group of individuals is more coveted in these times […]

Offseason workouts and NFL Training Camps help most players regain their confidence. This could be because of their rigorous training inspired by a breakout season. Another reason could be their willingness to gain more athleticism to thrive in their positions. Deebo Samuel has been getting buff this offseason. San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan even […]

Franchise quarterbacks are the face and embodiment of the team. They run the offense and make schematics on the fly when defenses catch up. These are often the reasons why they become the most-paid players. This is because much of their work contributes to the success of the team. Contract negotiations for these types of […]

Injuries can take quite a toll on great NFL players. The fact that they have been inactive for such a long time puts doubt in their heads. Living back up to their former All-Pro self can also place a lot of pressure and anxiety on most people. This is precisely what Indiana Colts’ Shaquille Leonard […]

The Saudi League has been getting a lot of buzz recently. Their contract offers have been blowing European powerhouses like Serie A, Ligue 1, La Liga, and even the Premier League. It comes as no surprise that they have been an attractive destination for players in the twilight of their careers. Real Madrid legend Cristiano […]

A lot of the fall-off because of the Pat Fitzgerald and Northwestern football debacle is starting to settle. Some players opted to stay and have faith while a chunk headed for the transfer portal. Coach Ryan Day and Ohio State football may just be able to give some of them another shot at playing for […]

Being one of the premier baseball programs in the nation means getting drafted high at the MLB Draft. LSU baseball has become one of these programs. Paul Skenes, their latest departure, is headed for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He hopes to emulate the same success in college. The MLB Draft is one of the most-anticipated events […]

Legends in the twilight of their careers are expected to do not as much. They get to move away from the top leagues in Europe like Serie A, Ligue 1, La Liga, and the Premier League among others to pursue playing without breaking their bones. Stars who have chosen the MLS pre-retirement route were Zlatan […]

Disgruntled superstars are often hard to work with. They want to opt out of their current teams and file for a trade demand as soon as the offseason starts. This was the same situation Daryl Morey and the Joel Embiid-led Philadelphia 76ers faced with James Harden. Although, Tracy McGrady thinks that the move makes no […]

Hype always surrounds a consensus top pick in the NBA Draft. This has become especially true since most fans can now see mixtapes and highlights of these talents everywhere online. Calling a player a unicorn or a generational talent only increases the pressure on these young talents. Tracy McGrady posits that this is a lot […]

Cap space tends to be a problem for teams who want to put themselves in a win-now situation. Franchises often give a lot to maintain a core out of loyalty. Although, doing otherwise may act as a disservice to the players they developed for a long time. A lot of Boston Celtics fans feel this […]

Coach Deion Sanders has been through quite some tough challenges during the college football offseason. Colorado football experienced highs like their major recruitment haul that showed great promise of making a conference title and even a CFP National championship run. They also went through a lot of lows like uncalled-for criticism from other programs. Despite […]

NFL Training Camps are about to start. This means the last of the rookie contracts are being given out to the names called after the NFL Draft. Coach Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers have used their contracts well in hopes to bolster their squad for a Super Bowl run. Their latest addition will not […]

A huge part of being a coach involves balancing duties for the team inside and outside the court. Great mentors often have amazing relationships with their NFL players outside of the gridiron. This allows for them to develop a different type of chemistry that other teams may not have. It leads to better team outcomes […]

The RB19 may be the best Formula One car ever designed in history but this should not discount how much of a talented driver Max Verstappen has become. He was the youngest race winner in F1 history while struggling against an all-time great driver in Lewis Hamilton and a generational car in the Mercedes W11. […]

Injury recovery times are usually tricky. Most players would want to rest after nursing the health concern and have a slow integration back into the rotation. The Houston Astros and Dusty Baker are taking a different approach to this. They are using a return strategy for Jose Altuve that is unlike what most teams do. […]

Suspensions and NFL players do not often mix well but it was not the case for Deshaun Watson. The new Cleveland Browns quarterback took a step back from the league such that he can explore opportunities to better himself. He delivered on his promise. This more than impressed Jimmy Haslam. Deshaun Watson has not been […]

The wide receiver position requires the most athleticism among all roles in football. Players are required to have insane agility to create separation from defenders. They should also be able to have an astounding vertical leap. This should be better than their opponents to contest for jump balls. Wide receivers are expected to do these […]

Father time remains undefeated when battling it out with professional athletes. Most players can run as fast as they want by changing up their routine or diet. Although, age will surely catch up to them. A lot of people can play well into their forties but injuries and aches get longer to heal from. This […]

Making it back into the world of professional sports is quite hard. It becomes significantly harder when player behavior gets in the way inside and outside of the gridiron. This is exactly what happened to Isaiah Wilson, the former Tennessee Titans first-round pick, as he was hit with a hefty punishment in the middle of […]

The AFC North can be a heated division with a lot of bad blood. Players’ blood often boils when facing each other in one of the most intense rivalries in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens have the nastiest and most physical rivalry in all of football and even all of professional sports. […]

Injuries are the reason why a lot of players are unable to reach their full potential. These disable them from playing in a lot of minutes, games, and snaps, and disallow them from having any sort of availability. Coming back from recovery can be worse as well because they realize that their abilities have taken […]

Kemba Walker has been through a lot during his NBA. He has not been the same ever since his stint with the Charlotte Hornets ended. The UConn basketball legend hoped to reclaim his former All-Star glory but it was just not meant to be. Kemba is making a career revival as he enters a new […]

Wide receivers are one of the most athletic professions in the NFL and in all sports. They need to be able to create separation through route running and catch jump balls through vertical leaps. Their role is more important in the modern game as they become the primary options in an air attack-heavy offense. Only […]

The New York Mets have been on a generational slump for the season. A lot of the worry comes from the team’s inability to hit runs consistently and play winning baseball. Pete Alonso is a crucial piece for the team but fans had to gasp for air after he got hit during their game against […]

Arizona State standout Leon Marchand obliterated Michael Phelps’ last standing solo world record. The now swimming rising star placed the record under his belt during the World Aquatics Championship and does not plan to look back. He even got the legendary Olympian to react to his record-breaking 400-meter medley run. Michael Phelps and Leon Marchand […]

The world of professional sports often creates a lot of bitter rivalries, especially when Hall of Fame-caliber players are in the same conference. Allen Iverson and Dwyane Wade were not safe from this notion. They spent most of their careers in a marquee matchup between the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers. Despite that, all of […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is not the first generational talent that wanted to leave their team to join the Miami Heat. In fact, he is not even the first guard of that caliber who wanted to opt out of their contract for a Pat Riley-led team. Gary Payton came first and he is […]

Tour de France had a lot of highs and lows this year. A crash because of a fan wanting a photo was one of the worst incidents. Also, a media motorcycle stalled the race which ended up being costly for some cyclists all throughout. Despite all of these, Jonas Vingegaard defied all the odds to […]

Florida A&M football has been through a rough weekend. Coach Willie Simmons’ squad has been under investigation after their facilities were used for Real Boston Richey’s music video. The rapper placed the team in a lot of peril. Willie Simmons and the Florida A&M football administration have decided to stop team activities for a while. […]

Emotions are quite a lot for professional athletes. Being able to see their team succeed makes them get up in celebration despite nursing grueling injuries. This is exactly what happened with USMNT star Christian Pulisic during his 2022 FIFA World Cup stint. It even created a now iconic photograph. The USMNT match against Iran was […]

The release of sports-based video games begs a huge question for athletes. Which among their teammates will they pick to join their in-game Madden 24 roster? The Buffalo Bills’ starting quarterback, Josh Allen, knew who he was gunning for. It was none other than long-time running mate Stefon Diggs. Michael Vick and Aaron Rodgers were […]

Malcolm Brogdon was supposed to be the one traded away for Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics to acquire Kristaps Porzingis. All of that changed when the Los Angeles Clippers backed out due to the Sixth Man of the Year’s injury concerns. His name has now been on the rumor mill once again. But, will […]

The New York Jets have a strong shot to make a deep run for the Super Bowl. They are now led by a veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers and have young guns that can run for days. Their offense is highly likely going to be one of the best in the NFL but there are fans […]

The AlphaTauri and Red Bull drama has finally subsided as the Hungarian Grand Prix. Daniel Ricciardo is set to make his return to the grid after a year of driving simulations to help Max Verstappen and Christian Horner. The questions in everybody’s mind still lingers. Will the car be enough to push for a finish […]

The Utah Jazz are surely hitting the reset button soon. Jordan Clarkson and Walker Kessler’s squad is now filled with youth and may not be ready to compete in the immediate future. Finding diamonds in the rough is hard for a team but their NBA Summer League squad may have just had a great undrafted […]

The Sacramento Kings are filled to the brim with youth and talent. Their jump in the regular season standings last season might only get better in the succeeding years as their core matures over time. Although, the De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis-led squad still have a lot to fill up in terms of their positions. […]

The Denver Nuggets will do everything in their power to strengthen their squad in hopes of another go at the Larry O’Brien trophy. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray did not get much out of the front office in the offseason. They even lost more than they gained because of Bruce Brown’s departure from the team. […]