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The Dallas Cowboys shocked the NFL world by selecting Mazi Smith with their pick in the draft on Thursday. Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones recently explained the decision to draft Smith on 105.3 The Fan, per Jon Machota. “We really didn’t have discussions (about trading up from 26) because we had 3-4 guys that we wanted […]

The Atlanta Braves reinstated OF Michael Harris from the injured list on Friday ahead of their game against the New York Mets, per the Braves Twitter. Additionally, Atlanta reinstated OF Eli White from the paternity list and sent him to Triple-A, and OF Nick Solak was also sent to Triple-A following Thursday’s game. The Braves […]

The Houston Rockets have been linked to James Harden amid Harden’s player option for the 2023-24 campaign. Houston has been in a rebuild over the past few years, developing young talent. They are now seemingly looking to add stars, and the Rockets could reportedly keep tabs on two other stars aside from Harden, per Yahoo […]

The Detroit Lions are reportedly receiving trade calls for RB D’Andre Swift after selecting Jahmyr Gibbs in the NFL Draft, per Jeremy Fowler. Fowler adds that due to Gibbs’ presence on the team, Swift “appears poised” to leave the Lions. Detroit shocked the NFL world by drafting Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th pick. Although Gibbs […]

The Dallas Cowboys selected Mazi Smith with the 26th overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday. Smith, a defensive tackle out of Michigan, provides an element of defensive stability for Dallas. When asked what he brings to the Cowboys’ defense, Smith gave an answer that will excite Dallas fans, per Todd Archer. “A dog. […]

MLB has told the Atlanta Braves to stop their big hat home run celebration, per ESPN’s Joon Lee. The celebration is as simple as it sounds, as Braves players wear a big hat in the dugout after hitting a home run. Due to complains from New Era, however, MLB made it clear to Atlanta that […]

The Baltimore Ravens and QB Lamar Jackson have reportedly agreed to a contract extension, per Ian Rapoport. The two sides reportedly have a deal completed, but the details have not yet been released. Following a rumor-filled offseason, Lamar Jackson will remain in Baltimore. We mentioned the “rumor-filled offseason,” however, this conversation has been going on […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2-1 series loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates was far from ideal. However, there’s a number of reasons to remain optimistic moving forward. Without further ado, here are three reasons for Dodgers fans to remain optimistic after the series loss to the Pirates. Successful road trip The Dodgers’ road trip was successful overall. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers SP Julio Urias surrendered six earned runs over 5.2 innings pitched against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Urias’ six earned runs are the most he’s allowed in a start since June of 2021, per FOX Sports: MLB on Twitter. Urias added five strikeouts in the outing, but clearly didn’t have his best […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman had previously been mired in a 9-50 slump at the plate. Freeman, who typically takes batting practice in the cage, opted to take his BP on the field during the Dodgers’ series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Freeman addressed the decision to “switch it up,” per Bill Plunkett. “Sometimes you’ve […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is dealing with a controversial situation that occurred following a recent playoff game. Edwards picked up a chair while running off the court and reportedly hit two women with the chair. The women are filing charges against him, but Edwards’ attorney released a statement on his behalf, per Chris Haynes, […]

The Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) are currently causing quite the stir around the golf world. For those in LIV Golf, they’ve seen a steady drop-off in their rankings placement, which of course plays a role in qualifying for majors. Phil Mickelson recently performed well at The Masters and believes there should be a more […]

Hailey Van Lith is joining Angel Reese and LSU women’s basketball, per The Athletic. Van Lith made the announcement of her commitment on Thursday. Rumors of Van Lith potentially transferring to LSU were sparked when she made an official visit to the school in mid-April. LSU is fresh off a championship campaign, and the addition […]

The Chicago White Sox seemed to have finally turned things around heading into 2022. They were fresh off a pair of successful seasons following a rebuild of the roster. Many experts around the MLB world even predicted that the White Sox would win the World Series in 2022. Instead, the team faltered and missed the […]

ESPN MLB reporter Marly Rivera has reportedly been fired after using NSFW language towards a sports journalist at Yankee Stadium, per Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. Rivera reportedly called a fellow reporter a “f**king c**t” while waiting for an interview with New York Yankees star Aaron Judge last week. According to the New […]

SP Taijuan Walker exited the Philadelphia Phillies’ game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night due to right forearm tightness, per Destiny Lugardo of Phillies Nation. It is unclear how severe the injury is at the moment. Walker is currently in his first season with the Phillies after signing with the team during the offseason. […]

Barry Bonds’ Hall of Fame candidacy is not just one of the most controversial topics in baseball, but in all of sports. Everyone seems to have a strong opinion on the matter, with some standing firm that he should never be allowed into Cooperstown while others would elect him into the Hall of Fame today […]

Arizona Diamondbacks SP Zac Gallen is one of the most underrated players in baseball. The D’Backs ace has continued to impress despite not receiving much attention in 2023. Most recently, Gallen made MLB modern era history, per OptaSTATS on Twitter. Gallen is the only pitcher in the modern era to record 40-plus strikeouts with a WHIP […]

Randy Moss was almost on the Green Bay Packers? A recent article from The Athletic’s Jayson Jenks and Mike Sando suggests it was a possibility before Moss ended up with the New England Patriots. “We went to bed that night thinking we were going to acquire Randy Moss in the morning,” former Packers personnel analyst and […]

New Orleans Pelicans star CJ McCollum underwent surgery to repair the UCL in his right thumb according to ESPN’s Andrew Lopez. McCollum, however, will reportedly not require surgery on his torn labrum in his right shoulder, per Lopez as well. McCollum will rehab his shoulder throughout the offseason and is expected to make a full […]

Aaron Judge had an injury scare on Wednesday during the New York Yankees’ win against the Minnesota Twins. Fortunately, Judge remained in the game and appears to be fine. Judge revealed why he stayed in the game following the Yankees’ 12-6 victory, per Bryan Hoch. “There was some talk (about coming out of the game) […]

Aaron Rodgers is on a similar career trajectory to Brett Favre. Favre played 16 seasons with the Green Bay Packers before ending up on the New York Jets in 2008. Meanwhile, Rodgers has been with the Packers since 2005, but will play for the Jets in 2023 following New York’s trade with Green Bay. Rodgers […]

Aaron Rodgers was finally traded from the Green Bay Packers to the New York Jets on Monday. One of the primary storylines during the offseason before the Rodgers trade was that Green Bay reportedly had trouble contacting the QB. Rodgers explained the Packers failed contact attempts, per Ryan Wood. “People who know me, I’m fortunate […]

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge was rushed down the dugout tunnel with trainers after suffering an apparent injury against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, per Bryan Hoch. Judge later returned to the dugout, which is obviously a good sign, but was seen flexing his right hand/wrist according to Hoch. We will provide updates on the […]

Atlanta Braves OF/DH Marcell Ozuna was once considered to be one of the best power hitters in baseball. Ozuna has struggled so far in 2023 though, and recently broke his silence on his difficult campaign up to this point, per Hector Gomez and Carlos Baerga. “I’m working hard to get out of the slump I […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is used to playing a lot of minutes per game. Curry averaged just under 35 minutes per contest during the regular season, and is averaging 39.5 minutes per game so far during the NBA playoffs. The Warriors’ superstar guard recently addressed his heavy workload, per The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami. “It’s […]

Kawhi Leonard was diagnosed with a torn meniscus following the Los Angeles Clippers’ playoff series loss to the Phoenix Suns. The injury update was devastating, and one has to wonder what the future holds for Leonard. Stephen A Smith previously called for Leonard to retire, and the ESPN analyst was back at it on Wednesday. […]

It is no secret that Draymond Green and Jordan Poole have endured their issues with one another in the past. However, Green reportedly “chewed out” Poole following a Golden State Warriors game in late January according to league sources. The incident was reportedly “well-received” by the Warriors and played a big role in their 2022-23 […]

It is safe to say that Charles Barkley was impressed by Jimmy Butler’s monster performance in Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Butler led Miami to a crucial win with 56 points to give the Heat a 3-1 lead in the series. Barkley made a bold Jimmy Butler-LeBron James claim on Inside the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers SP Noah Syndergaard has endured a difficult start to the 2023 season. The veteran right-hander had another rough outing on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, surrendering seven earned runs over four innings pitched while striking out only two hitters. His season ERA now stands at a lackluster 6.58 mark, per Fabian Ardaya. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly in agreement with P Tommy Townsend on a contract, per Field Yates. Townsend, an All-Pro, reportedly was “tendered as a restricted free agent at the original round tender,” Yates shared on Twitter. Townsend, 26, was given a restricted free agent tender in March. He ultimately decided to sign it […]

Aaron Rodgers sent his farewell message to the Green Bay Packers after getting traded to the New York Jets, per Tom Pelissero. Aaron Rodgers says thank you, and goodbye (for now), to Green Bay. pic.twitter.com/m5IaVXAYAm — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 25, 2023 “To the fans, THANK YOU, you made every run out of the tunnel […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have endured a difficult start to the 2023 season. St. Louis is five games under .500 as of this story’s publication, and they are simply not playing their typical brand of baseball. It is still early in the 2023 campaign, so the Cardinals should be able to turn things around. Fans […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are fresh off a series win over the Chicago Cubs, and are looking to win their third consecutive game on Tuesday to open a road series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. LA will get a much-needed boost ahead of the series, with RP Evan Phillips returning from paternity leave, per Jack Harris […]

Aaron Rodgers was finally traded from the Green Bay Packers to the New York Jets on Monday. Prior to the trade becoming official, it was reported that Rodgers spent the previous week at a spiritual healing center in Costa Rica, per Jenna Lemoncelli of the New York Post. Rodgers is no stranger to taking trips […]

For those who may not be aware, Jeremy Lin is still playing basketball. Although he’s not in the NBA anymore, Lin is currently dominating in the Taiwan P. League. The former New York Knicks star recently made history in the Taiwan P. League, becoming the first ever player to record a 50-point triple-double. Jeremy Lin […]

A Mike Trout signed baseball recently sold for $15,600 dollars through Robert Edward Auctions, per ESPN’s Dan Hajducky. However, this was no ordinary signed ball from the Los Angeles Angels superstar. This particular baseball was signed by Trout at 12-years old when he was still in little league. ESPN reports that Mike Trout’s uncle has […]

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge is in the midst of a slump at the plate. Oddly enough, Judge has been struggling ever since Giancarlo Stanton landed on the injured list last week. Coincidence? Possibly, but there’s a good chance that Stanton’s absence is directly impacting Judge. Aaron Judge is slashing just .138/.235/.276 with one […]

The Atlanta Braves have reinstated RHP Collin McHugh from the injured list, per the Braves Twitter. LHP Danny Young was optioned in a corresponding move, while OF Eli White was placed on the paternity list and OF Nick Solak was recalled to the big league team. McHugh, a veteran who’s been in MLB since 2012, is […]