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The Miami Heat are three wins away from an NBA Finals victory. Overcoming the talented Denver Nuggets will prove to be quite the challenge though. Jimmy Butler told the media ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals that Bam Adebayo will be “the reason” Miami wins the championship, per Wes Goldberg on Twitter. “Bam’s […]

With news of the PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan is receiving backlash on Twitter. There has already been no shortage of reaction to the news. Twitter has specifically not backed down from calling out Monahan for his hypocrisy. The following video comes via Dave Portnoy and TSN, with Portnoy not holding […]

Former professional golfer and current golf influencer Paige Spiranac shared her brutally honest thoughts on the LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger announcement. The PGA Tour and LIV are merging👀 golf twitter is about to be spicy the next couple days — Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) June 6, 2023 “The PGA Tour and LIV are merging,” Spiranac wrote […]

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo isn’t taking anything for granted. Despite dealing with the pressure of the NBA Finals, having to play defense against Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic, and often being underrated, Adebayo is keeping his head held high. The Heat’s star big man recently put things into perspective with an eye-opening statement, per […]

The San Antonio Spurs have endured their share of struggles over the past couple of seasons. However, things are about to change in San Antonio with the team expected to select Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Even if Wembanyama completely lives up to his lofty expectations, the […]

James Harden joining the Houston Rockets has been rumored for the past few months. It’s been a major subject of discussion and many people around the NBA world believe he will end up in Houston if he doesn’t remain with the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the Rockets need more than just Harden to reinsert themselves back […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ 2023 season hasn’t gone according to plan. After reaching the World Series last year, Philadelphia had high hopes after adding Trea Turner to their already talented roster. The Phillies currently sit in fourth place in the National League East, sporting a 27-32 record. However, Philadelphia is still expected to be a buyer […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green recently picked up on something from the Denver Nuggets-Miami Heat NBA Finals Game 2 affair that was likely missed by most viewers. Jamal Murray took the final shot of the game for Denver, ultimately missing what would have been a game-tying three-pointer. Green pointed out that Nikola Jokic clapped his […]

It seems likely that Ezekiel Elliott’s time with the Dallas Cowboys has come to an end. Tony Pollard flashed signs of stardom this past season and Elliott would probably benefit from a fresh start. That being said, Elliott is still a free agent and Jerry Jones isn’t ruling out a reunion with the star running […]

The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly going to give Shohei Ohtani an extra day of rest between pitching starts, per Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Ohtani, arguably the best player in baseball, has dealt with struggles on the mound in recent action. The Halos are surely hopeful that this extra time off will […]

The Chicago Sky recently defeated the New York Liberty in a thrilling 86-82 affair. Chicago rebounded after trailing New York by 19 points in the second quarter to earn the victory. Kahleah Copper led the Sky with 27 points on 10-17 shooting from the field and 5-8 shooting from beyond the arc. Copper commented on […]

Every MLB season, a player hits around .400 over the first few weeks and people start comparing him to Boston Red Sox legend Ted Williams. Then, after two-three weeks, the player’s batting average drops. The odds of anyone hitting .400 once again are slim, but Miami Marlins star Luis Arraez is trying to defy the […]

Kyrie Irving has reportedly “reached out” to LeBron James in reference to whether or not James would be interested in joining the Dallas Mavericks, per Shams Charania. Irving, a free agent, is clearly planning his future at the moment. In all reality, LeBron joining the Mavs ahead of the 2023-24 season seems unrealistic. The Los […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has led the team to the NBA Finals. His playoff performance was impressive, but he began seeing a bit more inconsistency following the series versus the New York Knicks. According to writer Tommy Beer, Butler’s struggles may be linked to an injury he suffered against the Knicks. “Jimmy Butler’s scoring […]

The stars were shining bright in Los Angeles on Saturday with the Los Angeles Dodgers hosting the New York Yankees. Everyone expected the storylines to revolve around the best players like Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts, Giancarlo Stanton, and Freddie Freeman. Instead, it was a former highly-regarded prospect who previously failed to live up to expectations […]

The Chicago Cubs have reportedly placed SP Justin Steele on the 15-day injured list with a forearm strain, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The move is retroactive to June 1st. Steele, 27, is in the midst of a breakout season with Chicago. Steele’s absence will likely impact the Cubs’ trade deadline plans. So far […]

The Miami Heat struggled in Game 1 of the NBA Finals versus the Denver Nuggets. Their long-range shooting, something they typically rely on, was especially subpar. Miami ultimately shot just 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 40.6 percent from field goal range. In a game they lost 104-93, the Heat may have been able […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled RHP Tayler Scott and placed RHP Phil Bickford on the 15-day injured list, per the Dodgers Twitter. Bickford was placed on the IL with lower back tightness. The Dodgers’ bullpen hasn’t been as strong as expected in 2023, and Bickford’s struggles are a big reason for that. He’s pitched to […]

With Harrison Bader and Greg Allen both injured, the New York Yankees are searching for answers in centerfield. Aaron Judge has been rumored to be an option, but Aaron Boone said he’s “a little reluctant” to move the reigning MVP to center, per Yankees beat writer Greg Joyce. Joyce also reports that Isiah Kiner-Falefa will […]

Miami Heat breakout star Caleb Martin has played a pivotal role in the team’s magical 2023 NBA playoff run. He didn’t have his best performance in Game 1 of the NBA Finals versus the Denver Nuggets, but Martin is still a key player for Miami. Martin is reportedly dealing with an illness ahead of Game […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing well in 2023 despite dealing with a number of injuries. Their pitching depth has been tested to say the least, with Julio Urias and Dustin May both spending time on the injured list and Noah Syndergaard struggling mightily in the rotation. As a result, it wouldn’t be surprising to […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ 2023 offseason is going to be an important one. The Mavs will need to answer the Kyrie Irving uncertainty, something that has already drawn no shortage of headlines and rumors. However, Dallas also needs to address holes on their roster in NBA free agency. There are a number of free agents the […]

When the San Diego Padres traded a significant portion of their top prospects last year for Juan Soto, they believed it would help them contend for years to come. Meanwhile, the Washington Nationals didn’t expect to be anywhere near San Diego in the standings for years to come amid their rebuild. In 2023, though, the […]

Fernando Tatis Jr and the San Diego Padres haven’t played up to their preseason expectations. Their 2-1 loss against the Chicago Cubs on Friday gave the Padres a 26-31 record for the 2023 season. Tatis Jr is even questioning the baseball gods amid San Diego’s continued frustrations, per Marty Caswell, video via Talkin’ Friars. Tatis […]

Despite still having three years left on his contract, the Washington Nationals reportedly fear SP Stephen Strasburg may never pitch again amid his consistent battles with injuries, per Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post. According to Dougherty, Strasburg has been shutdown for the past month which has led to “increasing doubt” that the three-time All-Star […]

There have been trade rumors revolving around Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook during the offseason. Cook, who’s one of the better running backs in the NFL, has been a key part of the Vikings’ offense over the years. However, it “seems likely” that Cook’s time in Minnesota is destined to come to an end […]

Following another difficult Noah Syndergaard start, many fans wanted the former All-Star to be removed from the starting rotation, or at least given some time off. Instead, with the Los Angeles Dodgers dealing with depth concerns, Syndergaard will get at least one more opportunity. Ahead of Friday’s LA Dodgers-New York Yankees game, Dave Roberts said […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson recently shared her brutally honest thoughts on Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA. Although Wilson is excited for Griner to be back in the league, she had one request for the Phoenix Mercury star, via Podcast P with Paul George. With [Brittney Griner] out, it didn't feel the same… […]

The San Diego Padres reinstated 3B Manny Machado from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday’s game versus the Chicago Cubs, per the Padres’ Twitter. San Diego also placed DH Nelson Cruz on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring injury. Additionally, 1B Alfonso Rivas had his contract selected from Triple-A and C Luis Campusano […]

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge was linked to a number of different teams in free agency this past offseason, including the San Francisco Giants. In fact, Giants fans even thought San Francisco landed Judge after MLB insider Jon Heyman tweeted that Judge, who he accidentally referred to as “Arson” in the tweet, “appears headed” […]

Chris Sale has unfortunately been hit hard by the injury bug during his time with the Boston Red Sox. Sale was recently forced to leave a Red Sox game due to an apparent injury. On Friday, the Red Sox ultimately placed Chris Sale on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation, per the […]

Austin Reaves emerged as a key player with the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2022-23 season. Although he is not necessarily regarded as a star, Reaves is in line for a big payday in 2023 NBA free agency. The question is, will Reaves return to the Lakers? Reaves is a restricted free agent and the […]

Will the Los Angeles Lakers sign Kyrie Irving? According to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha, the Lakers have a “10 to 15 percent” chance of inking the superstar point guard. “This is a difficult question to answer, but if I had to peg a percentage, I’d go low — somewhere in the 10 to 15 percent […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly placing OF Lars Nootbaar on the injured list, per Kate Woo. The move is corresponding to top prospect Jordan Walker being re-called to the big league club. Nootbaar was recently forced to leave the Cardinals’ game with an injury versus the Kansas City Royals. St. Louis wasn’t sure if an […]

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge has surpassed Pete Alonso of the New York Mets as the MLB odds home run leader favorite, according to FanDuel. Judge’s odds now sit at +270, in front of Alonso’s +390 odds to lead MLB in home runs. Alonso previously led the odds before recently being surpassed by Judge. […]

Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber is reportedly expected to be traded by the deadline according to three anonymous general managers, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Passan reports that three GMs said they believe Bieber will be traded prior to August 1st, via Sports Illustrated’s Tommy Wild. This isn’t the first time Bieber has dealt with trade […]

Bartolo Colon, the 2005 American League Cy Young winner, is reportedly retiring, per Bob Nightengale. Colon, 50, was a fan-favorite during his time in MLB. He is remembered for crushing a home run against the San Diego Padres during his tenure with the New York Mets before the implementation of the universal DH. Although Colon […]

The New York Mets’ 2023 season hasn’t gone according to plan. Edwin Diaz went down with a potential season-ending injury during the World Baseball Classic, and the team has hovered around .500 during the first two months of the season. However, New York recently received an intriguing injury update on Diaz, per Ken Rosenthal of […]

Mason Crosby is a Green Bay Packers legend in a sense. Kickers don’t always receive much praise, but Packers fans certainly know who Crosby is. However, recent rumors have suggested that Crosby’s time in Green Bay may come to an end this offseason. And now the kicker has reportedly sold his home in Green Bay for […]