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The Dallas Wings defeated the Connecticut Sun by a final score of 86-83 on Friday night. Dallas has now earned two consecutive victories overall. Rookie Paige Bueckers led the Wings with 21 points and seven assists. Meanwhile, Aziaha James — another rookie who started her second game of the season on Friday — scored a […]

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers is playing well in her rookie season. With that being said, Bueckers was forced to miss time earlier in the ’25 campaign due to concussion protocol. The Wings are doing everything they can to help Bueckers limit future injury trouble, though. For head coach Chris Koclanes, that means being careful […]

A key Dallas Mavericks center is staying with the team for at least one more season. Dwight Powell, who has been on the Mavs longer than any other player on the current roster, reportedly exercised his $4 million player option for the 2025-26 season, NBA insider Marc Stein reports. “The Mavericks’ Dwight Powell is activating […]

The Tampa Bay Rays received an important injury update on Friday. Infielder Ha-Seong Kim, who signed with the Rays this past offseason, has yet to play in a regular season game with Tampa Bay due to injury. He was previously set to begin a rehab assignment but it was delayed due to a hamstring issue. […]

On Thursday, Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana got into an altercation with a fan in the visitor’s bullpen during a game against the Detroit Tigers. A video displayed the pitcher taking a swing at a fan while words were exchanged. Santana received a four-game suspension as a result of his actions, something that was announced […]

The Boston Red Sox are proving to be one of the busiest teams in the league with still over a month until the MLB trade deadline. The Red Sox recently traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a shocking move. On Friday, Boston agreed to another deal, this time with the Los Angeles […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Shohei Ohtani were both hit by pitches multiple times during the recent San Diego Padres-Los Angeles Dodgers series. Other players on both teams were also hit by pitches, and the Dodgers-Padres rivalry boiled over at times. Managers Dave Roberts and Mike Shildt were even seemingly on the verge of a fight […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s future with the Golden State Warriors has been a heavily-discussed topic over the past year. Kuminga has potential without question, but his playing time has been inconsistent with Golden State. As a result, some rumors have suggested that Kuminga could land with a new team this offseason. With that being said, NBA insider […]

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers — despite missing four games — has enjoyed a strong start to her WNBA career. The 2025 No. 1 overall pick is establishing herself as a strong Rookie of the Year candidate. Fans are taking notice of Bueckers’ early season performance as evidenced by the early returns of All-Star voting. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may have been defeated 5-3 by the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, but Shohei Ohtani gave both teams a lesson on approaching the game of baseball with pure class. Dodgers reliever Jack Little hit Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. with a pitch late in the game. The moment led to […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings will play the Connecticut Sun on Friday night in a road matchup. Dallas is looking to earn a second consecutive victory after defeating the Golden State Valkyries 80-71 on Tuesday night. Although forward Maddy Siegrist and guard Tyasha Harris will remain out on Friday due to knee injuries and […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced three roster moves ahead of their game on Thursday afternoon against the Toronto Blue Jays. Catcher Gabriel Moreno was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hand contusion in a move that is retroactive to June 16. In corresponding moves, catcher Aramis Garcia was promoted to the big league […]

The Indiana Pacers trail the Oklahoma City Thunder 3-2 heading into Game 6 of the NBA Finals. With Tyrese Haliburton’s status in question for Game 6 due to an injury, OKC is in the driver’s seat for a series win. Stephen A. Smith is confident in the Pacers’ future regardless of the outcome of the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to select Cooper Flagg first overall in the upcoming NBA Draft. Barring a surprising last-second trade, Flagg will likely end up in Dallas to begin his NBA career. Despite talks of what the future may hold in Dallas, Flagg is staying focused on the present moment, something he explained in […]

Chris Sale was seemingly on the verge of retirement in 2023 with the Boston Red Sox. However, he ended up getting traded to the Atlanta Braves during that offseason in a move that would prove to revitalize his career. Sale went on to win the 2024 National League Cy Young Award and he has continued […]

The Golden State Valkyries have reportedly agreed to a contract with guard Bree Hall, per Kendra Andrews of ESPN. “The Valkyries have announced they’ve signed Bree Hall, the 20th pick in this year’s draft who spent the preseason with Indiana,” Andrews wrote on X, formerly Twitter. As mentioned, Hall was selected by the Indiana Fever […]

The New York Yankees currently sit in first place in the American League East. However, with teams such as the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays quickly climbing up the standings in the division, New York will likely pursue help via trades before the deadline in July. Which players should the Yankees try to […]

A Tampa Bay Rays sale could come to fruition soon. According to Scott Soshnick and Kurt Badenausen of Sportico, the Rays are close to being sold to a group led by Patrick Zalupski, who is a developer in Jacksonville, Florida. However, nothing is official as of this story’s writing. The Rays are reportedly being estimated […]

The Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery and are expected to select Cooper Flagg out of Duke with the first overall pick. During an appearance on Bill Simmons’ podcast, Flagg’s former Duke teammate, Kon Knueppel, discussed Flagg’s potential fit alongside Anthony Davis. “It will be weird, I don’t know who’s going to guard, […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Paige Bueckers has denied being a celebrity despite emerging as one of the most popular athletes in sports today. Celebrity or not, Bueckers’ rise is catching the attention of fans, players, coaches and companies. Gatorade even surprised Bueckers with a limited edition flavor of her self-proclaimed “favorite drink” following the Dallas Wings’ […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings earned an 80-71 win on Tuesday night against the Golden State Valkyries. The victory represented Dallas’ second win of the 2025 WNBA season. It was also their first win at home in 2025. Paige Bueckers, who led Dallas with 20 points, warned the Wings about falling into complacency following […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings and Golden State Valkyries are set to go head-to-head on Tuesday night in Arlington. However, the game is more than just another regular season matchup for Paige Bueckers. In addition to playing against her former UConn women’s basketball teammate Kaitlyn Chen, UConn head coach Geno Auriemma is expected to […]

The Dallas Wings have signed Kaila Charles and Haley Jones to hardship contracts, the team announced Tuesday. Both players are expected to be available for the Wings’ game on Tuesday night against the Golden State Valkyries. The news comes after it was revealed that Maddy Siegrist will miss a significant amount of time with a […]

The San Diego Padres were defeated 6-3 by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. The game featured plenty of drama, with outfielder Andy Pages left feeling frustrated after getting hit by a pitch from Dylan Cease. Padres star Manny Machado downplayed the idea of the team wanting to hit Pages by claiming San Diego […]

The Atlanta Braves were rumored to have been linked to Rafael Devers before the San Francisco Giants acquired the star in a trade with the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. With Devers headed to the Giants, the Braves shifted gears and announced multiple roster moves on Monday. “The #Braves today returned OF Stuart Fairchild from […]

When a MLB Hall of Famer attempts to contact you, you respond, right? Most people wouldn’t dare fail to respond to a former MLB star such as David Ortiz. According to Ortiz, however, ex-Red Sox star Rafael Devers rarely responded to him. Ortiz made the admission after Devers was traded from the Red Sox to […]

The Los Angeles Sparks will play the Seattle Storm at home on Tuesday night, however, they will be without a number of key players including guard Kelsey Plum. On Monday night, the Sparks released their official injury report for the game on X, formerly Twitter. Plum is dealing with a left lower leg injury and […]

The Boston Red Sox’s decision to trade Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday shocked the MLB world. Monday provided Red Sox players with the opportunity to share their reactions to the deal with reporters. Ian Browne of MLB.com revealed what Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler said of the trade. “Garrett Crochet called […]

The Dallas Wings announced on Monday that forward Maddy Siegrist has been diagnosed with an anterolateral tibial plateau fracture in her right knee. Surgery will not be necessary and Siegrist is expected to play again at some point in 2025. However, no official injury timeline was provided. A trusted source — who is a doctor […]

The Dallas Wings held practice on Monday ahead of their upcoming Tuesday night matchup against the Golden State Valkyries. Arike Ogunbowale — who did not practice Sunday due to an illness — returned on Monday and will seemingly be available for Tuesday’s game barring any unforeseen circumstances. Maddy Siegrist, however, did not practice as she […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings acquired Li Yueru in a trade with the Seattle Storm on Saturday. Yueru, a 6’7″ center, will provide Dallas with crucial post depth after losing Teaira McCowan and Luisa Geiselsoder to EuroBasket. The 26-year-old had previously requested a trade from Seattle because she wanted more playing time, and one […]

New York Yankees pitcher Jake Cousins is dealing with an elbow injury. Although it isn’t guaranteed as of this story’s writing, Tommy John surgery is increasingly becoming a likely option, something Aaron Boone recently told reporters. “Jake Cousins is still waiting on opinions, but Aaron Boone said it is trending toward Tommy John surgery,” Bryan […]

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton exited Saturday’s game against the Houston Astros, per Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Buxton, who remained in the game after getting hit by a pitch, later exited with a left elbow contusion, Helfand reports. Buxton features elite potential. He has displayed signs of stardom throughout his career. […]

New York Liberty star Jonquel Jones was ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Indiana Fever. Jones, who is dealing with an ankle injury, received an update from head coach Sandy Brondello before Saturday afternoon’s contest, via Myles Ehrich of Winsidr. “She’s progressing. We’re really mindful. It’s big picture,” Brondello told reporters. “We don’t want […]

The Baltimore Orioles are set to play the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday afternoon. According to Roch Kubatko of masnsports.com, the Orioles will receive a boost for the game as Gary Sanchez returns from injury. “Gary Sánchez reinstated from IL. Maverick Handley optioned,” Kubatko wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Sanchez has been dealing with a […]

The Washington Nationals placed reliever Andrew Chafin on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to a hamstring injury, the team announced. In a corresponding move, Washington recalled right-handed pitcher Ryan Loutos from Triple-A. Chafin, a 34-year-old left-handed veteran pitcher, signed with the Nationals in early May. He’s pitched well for the most part through 16 […]

Center Li Yueru recently requested a trade from the Seattle Storm. On Saturday, the Storm accepted her request and traded Yueru to the Dallas Wings. The Wings sent two future draft picks to the Storm, the team announced. Additionally, Dallas waived forward Kaila Charles. As part of the trade, the Wings are sending their 2026 […]

The Dallas Wings held a comfortable lead with over four minutes remaining against the Las Vegas on Friday night. Was Dallas on the verge of upsetting a talented Aces team on the road? Were the Wings set to improve to 2-10 for the 2025 season? All indications were pointing in that direction until an undeniable […]

The Dallas Wings fell just short of earning their second victory of the WNBA season on Friday. They were ultimately defeated by a final score of 88-84 against the Las Vegas Aces on the road. The win would have snapped a six-game losing streak, but instead Dallas has now dropped seven consecutive contests and holds […]