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Steve Kerr’s Team USA rotation decisions have been the talk of the town to begin the 2024 Paris Olympics. But Kerr’s hands might be forced on Saturday, with Jrue Holiday’s status for their clash against Puerto Rico to end group stage proceedings currently up in the air after he sustained an ankle injury late in […]

On Thursday night, it looked like the Chicago Cubs were headed for a defeat in their series-opening clash against division rival St. Louis Cardinals. Sonny Gray was locked in after a slew of rough starts, and they entered the bottom of the ninth down 5-2. However, the Cubs did not want to go gently into […]

The St. Louis Cardinals know that if there was ever a time for them to make a run in the NL Wild Card standings, it’s now. However, the Cardinals hit a snag in their wild card push on Thursday night, as they suffered a heartbreaking 5-4 loss to division rival Chicago Cubs despite having ace […]

The Baltimore Orioles know that they cannot rest on their laurels with the New York Yankees breathing down their necks for the AL East division lead. After their 10-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday night, the Orioles wasted no time in bringing in a major reinforcement for their big-league roster, calling up top […]

The Atlanta Braves are doing their best to keep up in the NL playoff picture. And they have done so with a serious power surge that has already reached historic levels, with the long ball being the main story of their game yet again in their 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday night. […]

The New York Yankees are currently in an enviable position in the American League standings. At the time of writing, the Yankees are tied with the Baltimore Orioles for the lead in the AL East, with a 65-45 record, making them a legitimate contender to win the 2024 World Series trophy. Their moves prior to […]

The Golden State Warriors may have added a few quality players in the aftermath of the departure of franchise legend Klay Thompson. But it’s fair to wonder if the Warriors’ roster as presently constructed is good enough to compete for a playoff spot in the loaded Western Conference, let alone for the Larry O’Brien trophy. […]

The Golden State Warriors may be running into the problem of having too many good players and not enough great players. While having many good players isn’t exactly a bad problem to have, head coach Steve Kerr may be running into the headache of having to manage the minutes of his deep roster. Jonathan Kuminga, […]

South Sudan came into the 2024 Paris Olympics as one of the least accomplished basketball programs in the world. They only gained independence in 2011, and they are currently in the foundation stage of their basketball program. Despite all the disadvantages that they have been facing to this point, they have garnered the respect of […]

The past year and a half hasn’t exactly been kind to Ja Morant, and he hasn’t exactly made things any easier for himself. But Morant has a clean slate ahead of him as he looks to lead the Memphis Grizzlies back to the top half of the Western Conference. The league better watch out for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had themselves an eventful offseason, and yet here they are, with August on its way, still yet to address their pressing need at the center position after letting Jonas Valanciunas walk in free agency and sending Larry Nance Jr. away in the Dejounte Murray trade. But are the Pelicans simply […]

The Memphis Grizzlies, coming off a down 2023-24 season courtesy of injury woes, had a golden opportunity to add another quality young talent to their roster as a consolation. The Grizzlies owned the ninth overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, and with a pressing need at center, they selected the two-time National Player of […]

Kevin Durant, arguably the greatest player in the history of Team USA’s participation in Olympic basketball, once again did his part in leading his team to victory. Durant may not have recaptured the heights he reached when he went bonkers from the field in Team USA’s opening game win in the 2024 Paris Olympics against […]

The Detroit Pistons are having one of those dreams where they’re stuck in a hole and they couldn’t get out — except they’re living it as their reality. After deciding to start from scratch following the 2019-20 season, the Pistons have been mired in a seemingly unending rebuilding loop despite drafting a well-regarded talent in […]

Fans of the New York Yankees can now breathe more easily. After being scratched from a scheduled start on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, Gerrit Cole will “likely start this weekend” against the Toronto Blue Jays, provided that his bullpen session on Friday goes as smoothly as planned, according to Meredith Marakovits, Yankees clubhouse reporter […]

Heading into the 2024 Paris Olympics, there was considerable doubt surrounding Kevin Durant and his status for Team USA’s opening group stage game against Serbia. Durant did not play a single minute in Team USA’s five exhibition games in preparation for the Olympics due to a calf strain, and yet the managing committee did not […]

Kobe Bryant is a legend whose impact on the game of basketball will last centuries after his untimely tragic passing in January 2020. Bryant embodied what it means to make the most of the talent one has, working harder than everybody else as he became one of the greatest to ever grace the hardwood — […]

The New York Mets had themselves quite a busy week in the lead-up to the trade deadline. They made plenty of moves, but one that could make the most impact is their acquisition of starting pitcher Paul Blackburn from the Oakland Athletics. Trading for Blackburn shows that the Mets are attempting to bolster a pitching […]

Paul George has had an eventful offseason. He parted ways with the Los Angeles Clippers after five disappointing seasons, signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. But he had hoped for his offseason to be an even busier one, as he made no secret his desire to suit up for Team USA in their […]

The New York Yankees are expected to be one of the busiest teams leading up to the trade deadline. They may have already made their blockbuster move when they acquired Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins, but they may not be done wheeling and dealing just yet — at least star center fielder Aaron […]

Greece may have entered the 2024 Paris Olympics as a team with one of the best basketball players in the entire world in Giannis Antetokounmpo, but advancing deep into the competition amid their bid to win the gold medal was never going to be easy. They were drawn into the so-called group of death, having […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid raised plenty of eyebrows when he decided to commit to Team USA after a long courtship process from the French basketball committee. Embiid’s decision to spurn France angered the French brass, with basketball president Jean-Pierre Siutat even revealing that the 2023 NBA MVP had already promised that he would be […]

With a 51-57 record that has them at last place in the NL Central, one would think that the Chicago Cubs would be inclined to sell with the MLB trade deadline inching closer and closer. But the Cubs instead pulled off a trade for one of the most sought-after bats in the market in Isaac […]

The MLB trade deadline is looming, and as a result, teams are feeling the mounting pressure of adding the finishing touches to the rosters they hope would be enough for a World Series triumph come October. Despite being fresh off a 14-4 victory over the powerhouse Philadelphia Phillies, Aaron Judge is hoping that the New […]

Most of the major dominoes of the 2024 NBA offseason period have already fallen. But there is still one major player who could change the landscape of the NBA contending picture — Lauri Markkanen. All offseason long, many eyes have been on the Utah Jazz in anticipation of whether or not they would be keeping […]

It’s almost certain that the Chicago White Sox will trade away some of their veterans amidst a terrible 27-79 season that’s encapsulated by their 10-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. The two White Sox players drawing the most interest on the trade market, and deservedly so, are elite starting pitcher Garrett Crochet […]

The Baltimore Orioles, the current leader of the AL East with a 61-42 record, pulled off a rare big-leaguer for big-leaguer trade with the Philadelphia Phillies, the team with the best record in the MLB at the moment, on Friday. Baltimore traded Austin Hays for reliever Seranthony Dominguez and outfielder Cristian Pache, and they may […]

The Chicago White Sox franchise is in dire straits. Owner of the MLB’s worst record at this point of the season at an unsightly 27-79, the White Sox should be one of the most active teams on the trade market in selling off the few quality players remaining on the roster. The good news is […]

After a rough start to the 2024 MLB season that hit its low point when one of its relievers chastised the team in a post-game interview, the New York Mets have rebounded admirably. In fact, they are currently in pole position in the NL Wild Card standings with a 55-48 record. This now makes them […]

The New York Yankees appeared to be in cruise control at the halfway mark of the campaign, and there was plenty of reason to remain optimistic as they headed into the dog days of the 2024 MLB regular season. New York’s bats were producing, thanks in large part to the blockbuster offseason acquisition of Juan […]

The Seattle Mariners have endured a topsy-turvy 2024 season, thanks in large part to the team’s struggles on the offensive side of the ball. But their transcendent pitching has them fighting tooth and nail with the likes of the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers for the AL West division crown. Sensing that the division could […]

The sun is setting on the Golden State Warriors dynasty. Klay Thompson’s exit in free agency for the Dallas Mavericks that a new era is dawning on the Dubs, with Stephen Curry and company left fighting to salvage whatever remains of the championship core that has led them to much success over the past decade. […]

The Texas Rangers’ World Series defense hasn’t exactly gone according to plan. Due to injuries and inconsistency, the Rangers are currently a below .500 team. But things looked bleaker a month ago. Now, the Rangers have hit their stride, winning 12 of their past 16 games, including a 2-1 win over the Chicago White Sox […]

One of the first major dominoes of the 2024 MLB trade deadline has fallen. On Thursday night, the Seattle Mariners acquired power-hitting outfielder Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (Francys Romero was the first to report). The Mariners sense that the race for the AL West crown […]

The 2024 MLB trade deadline is nearly upon us, and there should be a few blockbuster moves here and there as teams look to better position themselves in the hunt for a World Series title. But for the Chicago Cubs, those championship hopes appear to be dwindling by the day. They are currently last in […]

Team USA may have run into some speedbumps during their preparation games for the 2024 Paris Olympics, but they remain the head and shoulders favorite to bag home the gold medal. Nevertheless, it is never wise to count one’s eggs before they hatch. The other nations have improved at astronomical rate, and many teams should […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers turned some heads when they designated James Paxton for assignment, thereby removing him from the 40-man roster. Paxton had been struggling as of late, and the Dodgers clearly saw no more room for Paxton on the big-league roster, cutting him loose in favor of top prospect River Ryan after he struggled […]

The Brooklyn Nets are ripe for a fire sale now that they’re embracing a rebuild in the aftermath of trading Mikal Bridges away. The next player who’s most likely to depart the team via trade is Cam Johnson, a versatile 6-foot-8 forward whose primary calling card is his top-tier ability to space the floor. Johnson, […]

Since 1989, TNT has been one of the NBA’s primary broadcast partners. But that fruitful partnership is coming to an end. After the 2024-25 season, the NBA will be leaving the network, with Amazon set to take over. For Stephen A. Smith, this is nothing short of a major fumble for Warner Brothers Discovery, as […]