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The Boston Red Sox technically improved their bullpen depth on Saturday, but it won’t help them if they reach the 2025 postseason. According to Chris Cotillo of masslive.com, the Red Sox signed veteran relief pitcher John Brebbia to a minor league contract. However, since Brebbia signed in September, he won’t be eligible for the postseason […]

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom made his return to Citi Field on Friday night. deGrom pitched well as the Rangers defeated the New York Mets 8-3. The veteran hurler allowed three earned runs across seven innings of work. deGrom — who pitched for the Mets from 2016-2022 — reacted to returning to his former […]

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn was previously going to attempt to play through his current meniscus tear. However, the Cardinals reportedly made the decision to shut Winn down on Friday, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. “Masyn Winn’s season is over, Oli Marmol announces. Winn was hoping to play in front of home […]

During the offseason before the 1920 MLB campaign, the Boston Red Sox shocked the baseball world by trading a young star by the name of Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees. The result? New York now leads all of MLB with 27 total World Series championships, while the Red Sox endured a championship drought […]

Everyone knows Klay Thompson is a great basketball player. The Dallas Mavericks star will be in the Hall of Fame someday. However, what people may not know is that Thompson is good at playing pool as well — something he proved in a recent video. Video via Legion Hoops: Klay Thompson really pulled up to […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ playoff chances may be slim, but the ball club is not out of the postseason conversation. Cleveland is unlikely to win the American League Central — where they trail the Detroit Tigers for first place by 8.5 games as of this story’s writing. The American League Wild Card is within reach, though, […]

The Atlanta Braves placed relief pitcher Daysbel Hernandez on the 15-day injured list on Friday, the team announced. The move is backdated to September 9. Additionally, pitcher Hunter Stratton was recalled from Triple-A. “The #Braves today recalled RHP Hunter Stratton to Atlanta and placed RHP Daysbel Hernández on the 15-day injured list, backdated to September […]

The Houston Astros are reportedly promoting outfielder Zach Cole ahead of their game against the Atlanta Braves on Friday night, a source told Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. “Source: The Astros are calling up OF prospect Zach Cole from Triple-A Sugar Land. He’ll join the team tonight in Atlanta. He’s played only 15 games at Triple-A, […]

In a potential playoff preview, Toronto Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman did not back down against the Houston Astros. The right-handed hurler turned in a sparkling complete-game shutout performance, striking out nine Astros and allowing just one walk and two hits. The Blue Jays earned a 6-0 win as Gausman led the way, and fans […]

President Donald Trump is expected to attend the New York Yankees’ game against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night. Trump is scheduled to participate in pregame festivities as the Yankees remember the victims of the tragedy that occurred on September 11, 2001. Yankees manager Aaron Boone shared his thoughts on Trump attending […]

The Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays are set to go head-to-head on Thursday afternoon. The leaders of the American League West and American League East, Houston and Toronto are both in the conversation for the best record in the AL. The Detroit Tigers currently hold the best mark at 84-62, while the Blue Jays […]

On Wednesday, September 10, Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. Kirk, a father and a husband, died at 31 years old. While many mourned the death of Kirk, some took the opportunity to mock his passing. According […]

There was a time when Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout was arguably the most consistent player in the sport of baseball. Over the past few years, though, Trout has dealt with injury concerns. Overall, Trout’s performance has also declined — possibly a result of dealing with various injuries. He has not hit a home […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Baltimore Orioles by a final score of 2-1 on Wednesday. Nevertheless, Paul Skenes pitched well once again. The right-handed hurler struck out eight Orioles over five scoreless innings while allowing no walks. Skenes is in the middle of a tremendous season to say the least. Former MLB player Xavier […]

The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a contract with center Jamarion Sharp, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports. Sharp spent last season with the Mavs’ G League team, the Texas Legends. The 7’5″ center features intriguing potential and will receive another opportunity in the Mavericks’ organization. “The Mavericks and Jamarion Sharp have agreed to a deal, […]

The Dallas Wings will play their final game of the 2025 WNBA season on Thursday against the Phoenix Mercury. Dallas’ 9-34 record is currently the worst mark in the league. It has been a difficult season for the Wings, but there is hope for the future. Chris Koclanes — who will officially complete his first […]

The Texas Rangers have emerged as a true postseason contender in the American League. A few weeks ago, it seemed as if the Rangers were potentially out of the playoff conversation. However, not only is Texas now a legitimate threat in the AL Wild Card race, but the ballclub has a chance of winning the […]

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun led Turkey to a EuroBasket victory on Tuesday. Sengun entered EuroBasket with high expectations, and he certainly played well in Turkey’s 91-77 win over Poland. The big man finished the game with a 19-point, 12-rebound, 10-assist triple-double. After the contest, Sengun commented on his performance, via the NBA. “I’m a […]

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is the front-runner for the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award. There isn’t a good argument for any other rookie this year. However, for Bueckers, there may be more individual accolades headed her way following the 2025 WNBA season. Although Bueckers will be the first to tell you that she […]

The Dallas Wings have endured a difficult season to say the least. With just one game remaining on their regular season schedule, Dallas holds a league-worst 9-34 record. Between injuries and underperformance, the 2025 campaign has been challenging for this Wings squad. Many fans — and some media members — have been quick to blame […]

The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for the 2025-26 NBA season. From a roster standpoint, Dallas has added players such as Cooper Flagg and D’Angelo Russell this offseason. Additionally, the Mavs made a number of coaching moves. Jason Kidd will return as head coach, but who will be on Kidd’s coaching staff during the upcoming campaign? […]

The Chicago Sky and Angel Reese have dominated WNBA headlines over the past week despite already being eliminated from postseason contention. Reese made comments about the Sky in an article by the Chicago Tribune that did not sit well with the organization. The Sky ultimately announced that Reese would sit out for the first-half of […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong exited Saturday’s game against the Washington Nationals with an apparent injury. The Cubs later announced that Crow-Armstrong exited the game with a right knee contusion, according to Zoe Grossman of Marquee Sports Network. A 2025 All-Star, Crow-Armstrong has endured ups and downs in recent weeks. The Cubs are hopeful that […]

Detroit Tigers veteran pitcher Alex Cobb recently revealed that he will undergo hip surgery, bringing an end to his 2025 season, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Cobb, 37, is hesitant to confirm the possibility of retirement, but he also did not rule it out. “Alex Cobb said today he’s going to have a […]

Left-handed pitcher Hayden Harris recently made his MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves, holding the Chicago Cubs scoreless for one inning in a 4-3 defeat. Before the southpaw was pitching at the major league level, though, he was entertaining fans with the Savannah Bananas. Harris recently joined MLB Network Radio to discuss baseball’s latest phenomenon. […]

The Michigan football program is looking to defeat Oklahoma on the road on Saturday night. It projects to be a competitive affair, but the Wolverines received a difficult injury update before the game. According to Pete Nakos of On3, safety Rod Moore is not expected to play. “Michigan is expected to be without safety Rod […]

Jose Bautista produced one of the most iconic memories in Toronto Blue Jays history during the 2015 MLB playoffs. During the American League Division series, Bautista stepped to the plate in Game 5 of a 3-3 contest in the 7th inning. With runners on first and third a 1-1 count, Bautista unleashed on a fastball […]

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge returned to the outfield on Friday in the team’s 7-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Judge had not played in the outfield since suffering an elbow injury in July. The Yankees are set to proceed with caution following Judge’s return on Friday, as the American League MVP candidate […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will begin their 2025 regular season on Sunday afternoon against the Atlanta Falcons. On Friday, the team reportedly agreed to a contract extension with cornerback Zyon McCollum, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. “Buccaneers and starting CB Zyon McCollum reached agreement today on a three-year, $48 million extension that includes $35.4 […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are placing right-handed relief pitcher Nick Mears on the 15-day injured list, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. “The Brewers have placed RHP Nick Mears on the 15-day IL with back tightness, joining Trevor Megill, Shelby Miller and Grant Anderson as key Milwaukee relievers on the shelf. RHP Carlos Rodriguez recalled from Triple-A […]

It took LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau 12 days to accomplish his latest feat, but he got the job done on Friday. Over the past 12 days, the golfer has been attempting to chip a plastic ball from the first level of a house to the second level of the home. Seems easy enough, but […]

Satou Sabally and Arike Ogunbowale led the Dallas Wings to a deep postseason run in 2023. In 2024, Sabally missed the first half of the season with an injury. Sabally returned after the Olympic break, but recent comments she made on Sue Bird’s podcast suggest she may have been already prepared for a fresh start. […]

The Dallas Wings were defeated 84-80 by the Golden State Valkyries in a competitive Thursday night contest. Despite the defeat, Paige Bueckers became the Wings’ all-time rookie scoring leader — another impressive accomplishment in what has been a tremendous all-around season for the guard. After the game, Bueckers shared the spotlight when asked about the […]

It is no secret that Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers has enjoyed a tremendous first year in the WNBA. Bueckers is unquestionably the Rookie of the Year front-runner. The former UConn women’s basketball star accomplished another impressive feat on Thursday night during the Wings’ game against the Golden State Valkyries. Bueckers entered Thursday’s contest with […]

Rumors of the Connecticut Sun potentially moving to a different city have swirled in recent months. Boston has often been mentioned as a city for the Sun’s possible relocation, but nothing is official. On Thursday, the state of Connecticut made a move toward keeping the team in its current home, according to Alexa Philippou of […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic continued his impressive EuroBasket performance on Thursday, scoring 37 points to go along with 11 rebounds and nine assists in Slovenia’s 106-94 win against Israel. Luka Doncic stamped his class in Slovenia's final game in #EuroBasket group play in a win over Israel 🪄 37 points 12-of-21 FG11 rebounds […]

Who knew that a Paige Bueckers post about her favorite drink on X, formerly Twitter, would turn into a viral moment? Bueckers posted a message about her love of the “Shirley Temple” drink on the social media application in July of 2024, something that caught Gatorade’s attention. “I know a Shirley Temple hate to see […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have enjoyed a strong 2025 season. Milwaukee’s 86-54 record leads the entire National League, and the Brewers also hold a six-game advantage over the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. However, relief pitcher Shelby Miller — who was acquired at the trade deadline from the Arizona Diamondbacks — recently provided a concerning […]

The Dallas Mavericks and PJ Washington reportedly agreed to a four-year, $90 million contract extension on Wednesday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Washington’s contract extension with the Mavs will keep him in Dallas through the 2029-30 season barring the possibility of a trade down the road. It is worth noting that Washington is ineligible […]