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Jarace Walker out of Houston features a high-ceiling but hasn’t received much attention ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft. Part of that is of course due to mega-prospect Victor Wembanyama’s presence in the draft. Walker shouldn’t be overlooked though. At 6’8, 230, Walker features impressive size to go along with impressive athleticism. He offers versatility […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly promoting OF Oscar Mercado to the big league club, per MLB insider Robert Murray. The move comes amid a number of outfield concerns for St. Louis. Tyler O’Neill is currently on the injured list and Dylan Carlson has struggled for the Cardinals. Lars Nootbaar is playing well, but this team […]

Rory McIlroy recently declined to give a lengthy response to a question about LIV Golf. The typically outspoken McIlroy gave a one-word response when asked if he was planning to sidestep LIV Golf-PGA Tour conversations moving forward, per ESPN. “Yeah,” McIlroy responded, via Mark Schlabach. McIlroy’s response is notable since he hasn’t backed down from […]

JJ Redick appears destined to land a coaching job sooner rather than later. He’s already been linked to possible gigs around the NBA, such as the Toronto Raptors head coaching job. However, Redick is the shocking betting favorite to replace Doc Rivers with the Philadelphia 76ers, per Betonline. Redick’s odds currently sit at +300, in […]

The 2023 NBA Draft order is set and the Houston Rockets ended up with the No. 4 overall pick. Although they missed out on the No. 1 spot and Victor Wembanyama, there is still plenty of talent left in the draft this year. Houston is in the midst of a rebuild, something they understood heading […]

The New York Mets have stumbled out of the gates so far in 2023. Former MLB All-Star Jason Kipnis, who primarily played for the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians) during his career, believes a lack of leadership could be the culprit for the Mets’ difficult start this season. Kipnis even appeared to call his former Cleveland […]

If fans in Oakland truly don’t want the Athletics to move to Las Vegas, then they are going to need to start showing up to the ball field. A recent Oakland Athletics-Arizona Diamondbacks game at the Oakland Coliseum drew in just 2,064 fans. According to baseball writer Dan Clark, that number is lower than a […]

Christian McCaffrey was traded from the Carolina Panthers to the San Francisco 49ers during last season. He’s already impressed with his new team, and recently shared lofty praise for the 49ers organization, per Cam Inman of the East Bay Times. “In hindsight, I firmly believe it’s the best thing that ever happened to me,” McCaffrey […]

There may be reason to believe Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett did not graduate from Georgia. After spending nearly seven years in college, rumors are swirling that he still hasn’t graduated. A video posted on Twitter by Chris Marler made the case for Bennett actually not graduating. https://twitter.com/VernFunquist/status/1657077580044853251?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1657077580044853251%7Ctwgr%5Ec188746886d0b224d2d7842bc9cdd814b72d3f45%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.totalprosports.com%2Fncaa%2Fevidence-stetson-bennett-graduate-georgia%2F “The SEC a few years back started […]

New York Yankees’ star Aaron Judge and the Tampa Bay Rays team were both recently accused of cheating. Granted, the accusers had little to no proof in each circumstance, but there were still accusations of sorts thrown around. Aaron Judge’s accusation came on Monday versus the Toronto Blue Jays, when he was spotted looking towards […]

Los Angeles Dodgers OF Trayce Thompson has been mired in a hitting slump during the 2023 season. With the exception of a three-home run game earlier in the year, Thompson hasn’t been able to get things going at the plate. That said, Thompson drew a walk-off base-on-balls Monday night to give the Dodgers a 12th […]

Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers were one of the best WR-QB duos in the NFL during their time together with the Green Bay Packers. Adams ultimately left Green Bay prior to last season to join a Las Vegas Raiders team with potential. Las Vegas, however, stumbled during the 2022-23 campaign. Nevertheless, Adams remains one of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers enjoyed a strong 2022-23 season. With Joel Embiid on the roster, the MVP, the future appears bright for Philadelphia. A recent James Harden rumor surfaced though that doesn’t bode well for the chances of him remaining with the Sixers, per ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. James Harden does not want to return to the […]

Walker Buehler will reportedly throw a bullpen at Dodger Stadium, per Fabian Ardaya. Buehler, who’s rehabbing from his second Tommy John surgery, has been throwing bullpens already, but this latest update is a positive development for him. Ardaya also reported that the Dodgers haven’t ruled out a 2023 return for Buehler, but ‘it’s hard to […]

Kim Kardashian reportedly asked Tom Brady for home-buying advice. The two are reportedly friends and the whole situation seems fine. However, Twitter users are warning Brady about Kardashian. Here are some of the most notable reactions to Tom Brady’s reported friendship with Kim Kardashian. Kim on her way to ruin another goat pic.twitter.com/VAzTpA8z10 — NFT […]

Joe Burrow has emerged as one of the most talented and popular quarterbacks in the NFL over the past couple of seasons. Burrow led the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl two years ago, and enjoyed a strong campaign this past season. Burrow is already going viral during the offseason amid the Bengals’ workout program. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers announced they have agreed to terms with 1B/OF Darin Ruf on a contract. Ruf offers versatility and has previously played for the Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, and New York Mets. Ruf was acquired by the Mets last year in a trade from the Giants. His time with New York was underwhelming though, […]

Philadelphia Phillies’ star Bryce Harper and Colorado Rockies pitcher Jake Bird got into a benches-clearing altercation on Sunday. Harper appeared to get upset about Bird’s reaction after coming off the mound to close out the top of the seventh inning. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal recently dropped a savage truth bomb on what may have led […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman has power, but isn’t known for hitting home runs. He’s a pure hitter in every sense of the word, who excels at driving the ball all over the field and recording no shortage of singles and doubles. That said, Freeman still has some pop in his bat. The Dodgers’ […]

Nolan Arenado and the St. Louis Cardinals have struggled in 2023. Arenado, an MVP finalist in 2022, has shockingly stumbled out of the gates for St. Louis. The Cardinals, however, are fresh off a sweep over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Arenado led the charge during the series, seemingly heating up. The Cardinals’ […]

Los Angeles Dodgers SP Noah Syndergaard will make his start on Monday versus the Minnesota Twins, per MLB.com. Syndergaard’s status was previously in question due to a cut on his finger. He exited his most recent start early after suffering the ailment, but Syndergaard is clearly ready to roll for Monday’s affair. Syndergaard is in […]

Questions have emerged over the past year in regards to the Golden State Warriors’ star-studded trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. Curry has been expected to remain with the Warriors, but rumors have surfaced about potential Thompson and Green trades/departures. Warriors fans, however, will love the latest update from NBA insider Marc […]

The 2023 MLB season is heating up with certain teams finding their rhythm in May. There has been a lot of change since our last MLB Power Rankings were released, with teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Texas Rangers catching fire over the past couple of weeks. Meanwhile, others have fallen off after […]

The Washington Nationals wanted to finish their game versus the New York Mets on Saturday. As a result, they waited four hours before officially postponing the affair. The game will be completed on Sunday as part of a split double-header. Fans, however, weren’t happy about the four hour long wait before the official announcement, leading […]

Aaron Judge crushed two home runs on Saturday, including a clutch blast to help the New York Yankees erase a 6-0 deficit against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Yankees ultimately won the high-scoring affair 9-8. Judge commented on the excitement of the contest following New York’s victory, per MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch. “We’ve got a lot […]

Bobby Dalbec was once regarded as a potential star with his elite power hitting ability. Boston Red Sox fans were excited to see if Dalbec could emerge as a key player for the team at some point. Following a difficult start to his 2023 season though, Boston optioned Dalbec to Triple-A Worcester, per MLB.com. Although […]

Is it time for the Los Angeles Dodgers to make Mookie Betts their everyday shortstop? With Betts returning to the position once again on Saturday versus the San Diego Padres, it is a subject worth discussing. Before people shoot down the question, a statistic provided by Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times may cause those […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ stars Mookie Betts and Max Muncy are both in Saturday’s lineup versus the San Diego Padres. However, Betts is returning to shortstop for the game, a position he’s beginning to see more playing time at. Meanwhile, Muncy is still dealing with an illness and Dave Roberts shared an update on Muncy’s health, […]

Miami Marlins CF Jazz Chisholm left Saturday’s game versus the Cincinnati Reds with an apparent injury after crashing into the outfield wall, video per Bally Sports Florida: Marlins on Twitter Jazz Chisholm Jr. in significant discomfort after he collides with the wall… pic.twitter.com/i6TAj301ub — Bally Sports Florida: Marlins (@BallyMarlins) May 13, 2023 Chisholm was able […]

Seattle Mariners rookie SP Bryce Miller has impressed to begin his big league career. Miller, making just his third career start, electrified once again on Saturday versus the Detroit Tigers. He ultimately completed seven innings of shutout baseball while allowing only three hits. Miller now has the lowest WHIP (0.421) through a pitcher’s first three […]

The St. Louis Cardinals’ uncertain Willson Contreras-catching situation took another turn on Saturday, with St. Louis announcing that Contreras will return to the catcher position on Monday. SP Jack Flaherty will draw the start on Monday for the Cardinals, and he discussed the Contreras-Cardinals catching uncertainty on Saturday, per John Denton. “What was said a […]

The Chicago White Sox placed infielder Elvis Andrus on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique injury, per the White Sox Twitter. Chicago also reinstated utility man Romy Gonzalez from the 10-day IL. Chicago has dealt with a number of injury concerns throughout the 2023 season. They had been getting healthier in recent action, […]

The St. Louis Cardinals seem to not be sure what to do with Willson Contreras. They signed him to be their catcher for the next five years during this past offseason. However, St. Louis then made the decision to have Contreras start playing the role of DH on a consistent basis, with the possibility of […]

The Golden State Warriors were defeated by the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals on Friday night, effectively ending their season. Stephen Curry did all he could in the loss, scoring 32 points and dishing out five assists. However, he didn’t receive much help from his teammates. Klay Thompson especially […]

The Minnesota Twins placed OF Max Kepler on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring injury after he was recently removed from a game, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Kepler is dealing with a hamstring strain and his official timetable is uncertain. The Twins are hopeful he won’t be forced to miss a significant […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres once again on Friday night at Dodger Stadium by a final score of 4-2. Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman clubbed back-to-back clutch home runs in the seventh inning to propel LA to the victory. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts dropped superstar-caliber praise on both players after the […]

Baseball is a team sport and blaming specific players for a team’s struggles isn’t always the best course of action. For the San Diego Padres though, the fact is that they would hold a better record than 19-20 if these players were performing up to their usual standards. Think of this article as more of […]

The Phoenix Suns are rumored to be interested in trading point guard Chris Paul following their playoff elimination. There are a number of potential landing destinations, but possible suitors may also display hesitancy given CP3’s age and injury history. At 38-years old, Paul isn’t the same-caliber of superstar he once was. That said, Paul is […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing well. They lead the National League West and are currently preparing for a big three-game series against the San Diego Padres. Chris Taylor, on the other hand, isn’t exactly setting the league on fire. That said, the Dodgers still believe in Taylor and there is reason for fans to […]