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We are currently in the doldrums of the NBA offseason. Thus, every questionable take spewed on podcasts and interviews tends to be magnified. Last week, it was Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards who got the ball rolling with a take that drew the ire of Magic Johnson; Edwards said that no player who played in […]

The 2024 NBA Draft class may not have been the strongest, but teams with little to no hopes of winning a championship can take solace in the fact that Cooper Flagg, barring an unforeseen turn of events, will be headlining next year’s draft class. Flagg, the Duke forward, looks to be a franchise-altering talent due […]

The Phoenix Suns have gone all-in over the past few seasons. The consequences of such a maneuver is a dearth of resources on draft night. Regardless, the Suns still managed to get two youngsters that they believe can supplement their Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal-led core in Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro. The […]

The New York Yankees have been playing inspired baseball as of late, thanks in large part to how electric Aaron Judge has been at the plate. Judge has been hitting home runs left and right, having him on pace to surpass the AL home run record he set two years ago. However, on Tuesday night, […]

The WNBA playoff race is heating up. With 12 teams vying for eight playoff spots, there is bound to be some late-season drama as they compete for a spot in the big dance. On Tuesday night, it seemed as though the standings-watching has begun for those in the fringes of the playoff race, with Chicago […]

It’s no secret that the Philadelphia Phillies fanbase is in a bit of a shambles at the moment. A torrid start to the 2024 season had Phillies fans dreaming of another deep playoff run, but since that 41-18 start, Philadelphia has played mediocre baseball — with some even panicking to the point of fear that […]

Rafael Devers continues to be one of the best players in the entire MLB. The Boston Red Sox’s best hitter, Devers is currently slashing .292/.373/.578 — with his current on-base and slugging percentage being career-bests. No professional athlete becomes this good in their field without loving the sport so much, which is why Devers also […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have plenty of reasons to be disappointed over how the 2024 season has turned out for them. But they also have a few reasons to be excited over what lies ahead. One of those reasons is the resurgence of star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who, after a down 2023 season, has […]

On Sunday night in Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers paid tribute to the late, great Kobe Bryant, who would have turned 46 on August 23 had he not unfortunately passed away in January 2020. This tribute is a culmination of the love the Los Angeles community has for Bryant, who inspired Mamba Day on […]

Aaron Judge had the whole baseball world at his fingertips during his record-breaking 2022 season. But somehow, someway, following a bit of a down 2023 season (due to injury), Judge has one-upped himself in 2024. One half of the dynamic duo (along with Juan Soto) that’s carrying the New York Yankees, Judge is in the […]

The Texas Rangers’ hopes to make the 2024 postseason have all but vanished. They enter Monday with a 60-71 record, which has them 12.5 games back of a wild card spot in the American League standings — a near-impossible hole to climb out of with 31 games remaining on their season. Fangraphs has their playoff […]

Aaron Judge has been one half of arguably the best current one-two punch in the MLB. Judge and Juan Soto, all season long, have been carrying the New York Yankees offense on their backs. There is no better encapsulation of this than the way the duo demolished the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night en route […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are looking to put their disappointing, injury-ravaged 2023-24 season in the rearview mirror, and what better way to do so than to have star point guard Ja Morant back heading the controls of the offense. But Morant’s return isn’t the only cause for excitement for Grizzlies fans. They will also be getting […]

As if playing poor baseball relative to expectations isn’t frustrating enough, there is a literal price to pay whenever a team falls short of its standards. For the St. Louis Cardinals, their so-called “devil magic” seems to be running out, and fans are sensing the team’s downturn. They are on track to miss the playoffs […]

In dire need of some outfield reinforcements, the Houston Astros, on Tuesday, picked up Ben Gamel from the New York Mets off of waivers, as announced by the team’s official account on X, formerly known as Twitter. The Astros made space for Gamel on the 40-man roster by transferring starting pitcher J.P. France to the […]

Rarely does a player have as many as six at-bats in a game. A game would either have to be a blowout in favor of them, affording players plenty of trips back to the plate to try and boost that batting average. Or, a game could go to extra innings to give them additional plate […]

Power production has always been one of the most-head turning aspects of the game of baseball. When players can hit the ball as far away from the plate as possible, they tend to be one of the best and most productive players in the entire sport. New York Yankees star Aaron Judge has made quite […]

The Connecticut Sun faced the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night in TD Garden — marking the first time in the history of the WNBA that a game was played in the home of the Boston Celtics and Bruins. In the end, it was the powerhouse Sun that took a 69-60 victory, buoyed by a […]

At one point in the 2024 MLB season, the Philadelphia Phillies looked like a team that’s impervious to adversity. They had the elite bats to continue producing at the plate, while they were led by a historically-great pitching staff. But now, that version of the Phillies seems so far away from their current form. Since […]

The Baltimore Orioles were the team that signed Craig Kimbrel this past offseason. With All-Star closer Felix Bautista currently on the mend due to Tommy John surgery, the Orioles needed someone who could shut the door in the ninth. Kimbrel blends experience and upside all in one, as he has the stuff to blow hitters […]

This was not the season that Corey Seager and the Texas Rangers had in mind when they came into 2024 to try and defend their World Series crown. Their playoff hopes appear to be completely cooked. Even after a much-needed 4-3 win over the floundering Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night, the Rangers, with a record […]

Team USA’s run in the 2024 Paris Olympics was a sight to behold for basketball fans, regardless of affiliation. There may never be another team-up that brings together talents of Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant’s caliber, what with those three already on the wrong side of 30. For Anthony Edwards, being a part […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are embarking on a major reclamation project heading into the 2024 season. Russell Wilson’s value has tanked considerably after the Denver Broncos’ trade and subsequent huge extension for him backfired miserably, but the Steelers are still believing that the man who led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl win in his […]

There’s no secret that 2024 has been a down year for the Toronto Blue Jays. Being under .500 this late into the season was not what the top brass of the franchise expected, and at 58-66, their playoff odds sit at 0.1 percent, according to Fangraphs. Simply put, this season has long been a lost […]

It has been over two years since Lonzo Ball stepped foot on an NBA court as an active player. One knee problem after another has threatened Ball’s career, as it remains unclear if he will ever suit up for the Chicago Bulls again. But in an interview with TMZ, the 26-year-old guard gave Bulls fans […]

It looked as though 2024 was going to be a different year for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Having missed the playoffs every year since 2015, the Pirates started off the season on such a strong note, winning nine of their first 12 games. They even managed to bounce back and climb above .500 after falling off […]

There is no question as to who would start the season as QB1 for the San Francisco 49ers. Brock Purdy has that position on lock after making 21 solid starts for the 49ers over the past two seasons. On the other hand, the QB2 distinction remains up for grabs — although perhaps not for long. […]

On Friday night, reports came out that Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith will not be travelling with the team to Las Vegas for their preseason clash against the Raiders on Saturday night. Smith reportedly experienced an allergic reaction at training camp this afternoon, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The 23-year-old DT has […]

With the NBA offseason trudging along, there might not be a better time for those invested in the Association to discuss the legacies of players and how they stack up in the all-time rankings. In an appearance on The Big Podcast with Shaquille O’Neal, Hall of Fame guard and 2001 NBA MVP Allen Iverson gave […]

There was considerable anticipation surrounding Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever’s first game back since the WNBA took an extended break to accommodate for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Clark and the Fever were set to face a huge test against the Phoenix Mercury, a team with three players representing Team USA in Paris in Diana […]

On Friday night, the Indiana Fever had their first game back from the prolonged WNBA intermission due to the 2024 Paris Olympics. What that entailed is another sell-out game for the Fever, thanks in large part to Caitlin Clark’s sweeping influence that continues to envelope the nation. Clark, despite being in her rookie year, continues […]

At present, the Minnesota Twins are sitting comfortably in a wild card spot in the American League standings with a rock-solid 68-53 record entering their Friday night contest against the Texas Rangers. Nonetheless, there is much concern surrounding the Twins’ contending viability in the playoffs, provided, of course, that they stay their current course and […]

2024 is shaping up to be another lost season for the Detroit Tigers. They are on track to miss the playoffs for the 10th consecutive season, but it’s clear that the Tigers have a few foundational pieces whom they hope would eventually lead the team back to the postseason. One of those pieces that the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have fallen off their torrid pace to start the 2024; since the calendar flipped over to July, they have lost more than they’ve won (16-21) even after their convincing 13-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday. But it seems as though the Phillies are getting their groove back, and at just […]

The San Francisco Giants knew just how crucial their four-game set against the Atlanta Braves was going to be for their playoff hopes. The Braves are their direct competitor for a playoff spot after all. Alas, the Braves won the first three meetings thanks to dominant pitching in the first two games and some incredible […]

The Boston Red Sox are currently down two starting pitchers, with James Paxton and Cooper Criswell both currently on the injured list. This injury situation is forcing the Red Sox’s hands, as they are reportedly about to turn towards an old friend in Rich Hill for help. Hill, the 44-year-old veteran, is “trending” toward signing […]

Clock is ticking on the Golden State Warriors. There was already much urgency to surround Stephen Curry with as much talent as possible as they look to give the four-time NBA champion a shot at another ring, but it became even more clear with the way that Curry performed in the final two games of […]

Patrick Beverley’s stint for the Los Angeles Lakers may have been short, but it gave fans plenty of memorable moments to remember. One of his most memorable moments as a member of the Purple and Gold was when he brought out a camera to mock the referees after they missed a foul call that could […]

The Chicago White Sox are on pace for the second-worst season (in terms of winning percentage) in modern MLB history; following their 10-2 loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday, their record has fallen to an atrocious 29-93, putting them on pace for around 38 to 39 wins — surpassing the ignominious mark the […]