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Chris Paul is expected by many to leave the Phoenix Suns this offseason. Phoenix is rumored to possibly be interested in moving on, but Paul could still end up remaining in Phoenix. CP3’s recent comments will draw the attention of fans around the NBA though, per Duane Rankin of azcentral.com. “Absolutely,” Paul responded when asked […]

Emily Austin is continuing to gain popularity. She’s a sports journalist, podcaster, influencer, Miss Universe Judge, and more. With 1.2 million followers on Instagram, it’s clear she’s on a tremendous trajectory in her career. I was recently able to talk to Austin about a new NBA-based podcast she’s starting called The Hoop Chat w/ Emily […]

Jordy Bahl is fresh off a strong campaign with Oklahoma softball. After initially being linked to Nebraska softball following this past season, Bahl officially announced her transfer move on Thursday, per her Twitter. After 2 years of wonderful memories, I’m excited for 2 more representing the Nebraska Cornhuskers. This state, these people, and this N […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly “likely” to sign former Baltimore Ravens CB Marcus Peters, per Vic Tafur and Tashan Reed of The Athletic. “Those guys (Jakorian Bennett, Tyler Hall, other Raiders cornerback options) may be competing for one starting job, as the Raiders seem likely to sign veteran cornerback Marcus Peters before training camp,” […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ decision to release Dalvin Cook likely signaled the end of his time in Minnesota. Even Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell shared a heartfelt message following Cook’s release, acknowledging that the running back will probably not be returning. However, Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is refusing to shut the door on the possibility of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently in second place in the National League West, trailing the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers are contenders once again despite not having their best season. As a result, LA will be looking to add upgrades ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. The question is who will the Dodgers opt […]

Max Strus is set to hit free agency. Following a strong 2022-23 performance with the Miami Heat, Strus is likely to receive a lucrative deal on the market. However, the Heat’s sharp-shooter admitted that he isn’t sure what to expect in NBA free agency, per Ira Winderman. “I honestly don’t know. It’s new to me.” […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are rumored to be interested in trading for the No. 2 or No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. New Orleans reportedly would like to draft Scoot Henderson, which explains their interest in acquiring one of the two picks. Trading for either pick would be a steep price though. Some […]

Metta Sandiford-Artest recently shared his thoughts on the Miami Heat-Denver Nuggets 2023 NBA Finals, and made a bold prediction for the 2024 season. Sandiford-Artest, formerly known as Metta World Peace and Ron Artest, enjoyed a strong career than spanned from 1999-2017. I was able to catch up with him at a PGA Tour 2K23 and […]

Candace Parker faced retirement rumors prior to the 2023 WNBA season. At 37-years old, nobody would have blamed her for calling it a career. After all, she’s already considered to be one of the best players of the past generation, and has an impressive analyst career in the works. Parker ultimately decided to return and […]

Dalvin Cook was recently released by the Minnesota Vikings. Cook, a star running back, is expected to draw no shortage of interest in free agency. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell broke his silence Tuesday on Minnesota’s decision to move on from Cook, per the Vikings’ Twitter. “His leadership, his work ethic, what he meant to our […]

The Miami Heat enjoyed a magical postseason run but were ultimately defeated by the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals. Miami is now preparing for the offseason. Their decisions/moves during this offseason will be pivotal in determining whether or not they can repeat as Eastern Conference champions next year. One major question they will […]

Deion Sanders’ decision to join Colorado football was one of the most notable moves following this past season. Colorado football may not be ready to compete for a championship just yet, but their future is bright with Sanders leading the charge. Sanders recently gave an in-depth explanation in regards for his reasoning to join the […]

The Miami Heat were defeated by the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals in five games. Miami enjoyed a magical postseason run before falling short in the championship. The Heat still have a bright future, but would benefit from making roster upgrades during the offseason. Adding key depth will be important, but pursuing superstar […]

Los Angeles Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge have dominated the MVP voting over the past two years. Ohtani won the award in 2021, while Judge earned the 2022 AL MVP. Judge is having a strong season in 2023 despite currently dealing with an injury. However, Ohtani is leading […]

Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka are playing together at the U.S. Open in Los Angeles following the recent LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger, per ESPN. McIlroy was one of the most outspoken critics of LIV Golf when PGA players, such as Koepka, began leaving the Tour to join it. Although McIlroy has quit talking about LIV quite […]

Will the Cleveland Guardians actually have five All-Stars in 2023? The odds are slim, but the fact is that there are five players on this ball club with legitimate cases. Some are obvious, while others are rather surprising. Despite Cleveland’s up-and-down 2023 campaign, they still have a number of players anchoring the team. The Guardians […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout has been one of the most consistent stars over the past decade. He’s already regarded as an all-time great player. The Angels’ struggles during his tenure in Anaheim haven’t been ideal, but Trout has remained sharp. In 2023, though, he’s slumping. Every baseball player goes through rough stretches. But […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly interested in acquiring a top 2-3 pick in the NBA Draft, with their sights set on Scoot Henderson, per Shams Charania. Henderson, along with Victor Wembanyama and Brandon Miller, is expected to be selected within the top three picks of the draft. New Orleans clearly believes in his talent […]

Former Louisville women’s basketball star Hailey Van Lith recently discussed a notable moment from her time with the Cardinals. Van Lith, who transferred to LSU women’s basketball following this past season, was asked about Iowa’s Caitlin Clark previously taunting her with a “you can’t see me” gesture by Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report. “Right after […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers currently sit in second place in the National League West, trailing the Arizona Diamondbacks by 3.5 games. Although the Dodgers aren’t in first place, they have performed fairly well considering the number of injuries they’ve been forced to deal with. The Dodgers’ ability to remain competitive has been sparked by a […]

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is expected to return for Game 5 of the NBA Finals, per Adrian Wojnarowski. Initial optimism began after Herro was upgraded to questionable on Monday. Barring a setback prior to tip-off, Herro will play in Game 5 with the Heat trailing 3-1 in the series. However, after missing so much […]

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge are often regarded as MLB’s current most popular players. Mookie Betts and Mike Trout are in the conversation as well. However, it is Ronald Acuna Jr who leads 2023 MLB All-Star voting so far with a whopping 1,086,537 votes, per MLB Communications. Ronald Acuña Jr. of the @Braves & Shohei Ohtani […]

Former New York Yankees shortstop Bucky Dent believes Anthony Volpe can still be a great player despite his struggles. Volpe, a top prospect, had high expectations heading into the season. Although he has yet to find his footing at the big league level, the Yankees are still confident in their young shortstop. Dent revealed how […]

New England Patriots starting DT Lawrence Guy was not present at mandatory minicamp on Monday, per Mike Reiss. Reiss added that Guy’s absence is believed to be contract-related. Guy has been a reliable player for the Patriots since joining the team in 2017. The 33-year old has appeared in at least 14 games during each […]

It is no secret that the San Diego Padres have endured a frustrating 2023 season. Manny Machado has especially struggled, however, on Saturday he made an incredible game-changing catch versus the Colorado Rockies, video via the Padres’ Twitter. One bobble, two bobbles… no problem. Vote Manny ⭐️ https://t.co/gyd80CEbUT pic.twitter.com/tAyi5fINla — San Diego Padres (@Padres) June […]

Cincinnati Reds top prospect and MLB phenom Elly De La Cruz has impressed since making his MLB debut. In addition to his strong hitting skills, De La Cruz offers tremendous speed… and he knows it. He recently made a bold comment in regards to his running ability that will surely catch Usain Bolt’s attention, per […]

In what was a forgettable season for the Chicago Bulls, Coby White impressed during the 2022-23 campaign. In fact, White very well may be one of the guards of the future for Chicago. Despite dealing with trade rumors, White posted 9.7 points per game on 44.3 percent field goal and 37.2 percent three-point shooting. Although […]

Los Angeles Dodgers SP Bobby Miller entered the 2023 season as a highly-regarded prospect. In fact, he was the Dodgers’ No. 2 overall prospect, so it’s safe to say the organization was confident in his ability. That said, even the Dodgers likely couldn’t have predicted how well Miller would fare through his first four starts […]

The New York Mets’ 2023 season has been underwhelming to say the least. New York spent a lot of money in free agency but have yet to receive the return on investment they believed they would. The Mets’ pitching has struggled mightily, while the offense has been inconsistent. New York’s lineup was recently dealt a […]

Donte DiVincenzo impressed with the Golden State Warriors and could return to the team depending on what happens with his player option, per Spotrac. His player option is worth just over $4.7 million, and he may feel as if he could ink a more lucrative contract in NBA free agency. If he opts out of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Andre Jackson and placed Shelby Miller on the bereavement list ahead of Saturday’s game versus the Philadelphia Phillies, per Kirsten Watson. Jackson will try to help the Dodgers rebound following their 5-4 loss on Friday night in Philadelphia. Miller has been excellent for the Dodgers in 2023. Los Angeles’ bullpen […]

Following the New York Mets’ 14-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night, the team made a number of roster moves to “shake up their bullpen,” per Bob Nightengale. “The struggling #Mets shake up their bullpen by designating Tommy Hunter for assignment and sending Zack Muckenhirn to AAA Syracuse. They gave up 9 hits […]

Trevor Bauer had mixed results to begin his NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) career. He began his tenure with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars on a high note, but then later struggled. While many people were quick to write Bauer off following his difficult second outing with the BayStars, an adjustment period was to be expected. Sure […]

Matisse Thybulle is a restricted free agent. After originally making a name for himself with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Portland Trail Blazers acquired Thybulle during the 2022-23 season. Portland was impressed by Thybulle and will try to keep him on the roster. However, he’s likely to draw interest from around the NBA in free agency. […]

Chris Paul’s future is up in the air at the moment. If he is waived by the Phoenix Suns, CP3 may look for a new team to sign with. The Los Angeles Lakers have been named as a potential landing destination for Paul. Chris Paul is in a different position than most potential free agents. […]

Las Vegas aces star A’ja Wilson is one of the best players in the WNBA. She continues to reach impressive feats, most recently scoring her 3,000th career point. Wilson stayed humble after reaching the 3,000-point mark though, posting a two-word tweet. big blessings 🤍 https://t.co/4MorHOB3tc — A'ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) June 9, 2023 “big blessings,” Wilson […]

Francisco Lindor is one of the flashiest players in baseball. He is always smiling, makes incredible plays at shortstop, and has dyed his hair multiple different colors during his MLB career. Now, Lindor is set to sport an attention-catching Gucci baseball glove, via Rawlings Baseball on Twitter. https://twitter.com/RawlingsSports/status/1667266284386504707 “Now you got my attention,” Lindor says […]

Frank Clark recently signed with the Denver Broncos in NFL free agency. He will be missed by Kansas City Chiefs fans and players without question. Clark explained why he opted not to return to the Chiefs, per Pete Sweeney of arrowheadpride.com. “I wasn’t asking for an out-the-ballpark number. I wasn’t asking for $15-20 million,” Clark told […]