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Julio Rodriguez recently took some time to reflect on the Seattle Mariners 2022 season following his Rookie of the Year award win. Rodriguez was the clear choice for AL Rookie of the Year after helping Seattle snap their 20-plus year postseason drought. He shared his honest thoughts on the special 2022 season, per MLBPA. “I’m […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is establishing a name for himself without question. He recently drew impressive praise from Kyle Kuzma, who referred to Gilgeous-Alexander as a “top-5 guard” in the league right now, per Chase Hughes. This would place Shai Gilgeous-Alexander among high-profile superstars like Steph Curry and Luka Doncic. Although some people […]

The New York Mets are considering all of their options amid Jacob deGrom’s uncertainty. As a result, the Mets may be inclined to pursue Justin Verlander in free agency. And Max Scherzer’s contract could set the path for a Verlander contract, per SNY. “The idea of signing Verlander to a high average annual value contract […]

The Memphis Grizzlies provided a concerning injury update on Desmond Bane ahead of Tuesday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Bane, who was previously listed as doubtful for the game, reportedly was diagnosed with a Grade 2 big toe sprain and will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks, per Shams Charania. Bane had enjoyed a strong […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly interested in Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner, per Bleacher Reports’ Eric Pincus. Turner has been linked to no shortage of different teams over the past year, but this rumor will catch the Los Angeles Lakers’ attention. Turner has been a Lakers’ trade candidate for quite some time. Turner […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have an almost perfect roster. Although their depth did not lead to a World Series championship in 2022, LA will still feel confident heading into 2023. However, the Dodgers would benefit from utilizing free agency and the trade market this offseason. As talented as Los Angeles is, they have some question […]

The Memphis Grizzlies received a number of injury updates on Monday, per Tim MacMahon and Grizzlies PR. For starters, Jaren Jackson Jr was upgraded to questionable for the Grizzlies’ Tuesday game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Ja Morant is expected to return against the Pelicans for Memphis as well. And finally, Desmond Bane is listed […]

Ole Miss football head coach Lane Kiffin discussed the Rebels’ Saturday loss to Alabama on Monday, per on3.com. And he admitted that he might have dropped an even stronger opinion had he been asked about the officiating immediately following the defeat. “You probably missed me by a day. I probably would’ve said a lot of […]

Trea Turner is set to receive no shortage of attention in MLB free agency. The Los Angeles Dodgers will remain linked to the shortstop as they attempt to re-sign him. Teams such as the San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, and Atlanta Braves may also find themselves in the Turner sweepstakes. But the Philadelphia Phillies […]

Indianapolis Colts’ CEO Jim Irsay wasted no time calling out those who criticized his decision to hire Jeff Saturday as interim head coach following Indy’s 25-20 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. “All you critics…you criticize all of us in the NFL for losing…When we make moves to Win… you act so righteous! ‘Who You […]

The Buffalo Bills received good news following their devastating defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Bills head coach Sean McDermott said quarterback Josh Allen “came out of the game in a good spot,” per Jon Scott. Reports surfaced last week that Allen’s season could be over after enduring an elbow injury. […]

The Denver Broncos received a positive injury update on WR Jerry Jeudy, per Ian Rapoport. “This is not an achilles. My understanding is this is not a serious injury,” Rapoport said. “It is more of a strained muscle in the back of the ankle for Jerry Jeudy which would be very good news…TBD on his […]

The Chicago Cubs have officially released OF Jason Heyward, per Bob Nightengale. But that doesn’t mean they are done paying him. Heyward will still be owed $22 million dollars from Chicago next season. It was already known that the Cubs and Heyward were parting ways, but this announcement makes everything official. Heyward showed prowess with […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been linked to Brooklyn Nets’ star Ben Simmons. However, recent reports state that Dallas is not interested in Simmons, per Marc Stein. Stein added that the Mavs may have been mentioned as a potential Simmons destination in order to create a market for him. Simmons missed all of last season after […]

Derek Carr’s emotional press conference left many questioning the chemistry in the Las Vegas Raiders’ locker room. Carr opened his press conference by admitting that he’s pissed off. He later hinted that some players may not be giving their full effort. “I’m sorry for being emotional,” Carr said following the Raiders’ home loss to the […]

The Los Angeles Rams reportedly dodged a bullet on Cooper Kupp’s ankle injury, per Ian Rapoport. However, Kupp is expected to still “miss some time.” “He is having more tests today to determine just how serious and significant it is,” Rapoport said. “It seemed like the Los Angeles Rams did not have the worst case […]

The Cleveland Browns recent blowout defeat at the hands of the Miami Dolphins drew an honest response from head coach Kevin Stefanski, per Nate Ulrich. “I think the guys are playing hard,” Stefanski said. “There’s going to be moments in warm games where guys’ tanks are running low. We need to clean up a lot.” […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels are reportedly interested in free agent Kodai Senga, per Jon Morosi. Senga, a 29-year old Japanese star pitcher, is currently a free agent. Morosi revealed 3 other teams in addition to the Angels and Dodgers that have been linked to Senga in free agency. “I’ve heard a […]

Dennis Schroder and Thomas Bryant are expected to play on Friday, per FanDuel TV and Shams Charania. Charania added that LeBron James could return on Friday or Sunday for the Los Angeles Lakers. The return of Schroder will be especially important for the Lakers. He was re-signed by LA for guard-depth purposes and is someone who […]

The Miami Marlins hired Caroline O’Connor to be their president of business operations, per Bleacher Report. As a result of the move, the Marlins have become the first franchise in major US professional sports history to have women in both the GM and president roles. Miami previously made history by hiring Kim Ng to be […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. The team saw a number of impressive individual performances throughout the game. But according to Patrick Beverley, he was the one who set the tone. “Sh*t, me guarding KD (Kevin Durant)! Y’all didn’t see that? That was the key from the beginning,” Beverley said. “I […]

The New York Mets have reportedly been in touch with the Tampa Bay Rays in reference to their pitching, per Jon Morosi. Tyler Glasnow’s name has been thrown around in various rumors, but Morosi himself did not mention any specific players. However, he did state that the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, and Los Angeles Angels […]

Alabama football has been officially eliminated from SEC Championship contention, per RedditCFB on Twitter. The news broke prior to the Crimson Tide’s narrow 30-24 victory over Ole Miss. Alabama football has endured a difficult season in 2022. The college football powerhouse has already lost two games and have come close to dropping even more contests. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers’ star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is dealing with appendicitis and will miss Week 10. His timetable was revealed after undergoing an appendectomy and he will miss “multiple weeks” per Adam Schefter. The injury is frustrating for the Steelers, fans, and Minkah Fitzpatrick. He’s already dealt with various injuries this season and this unfortunate circumstance […]

Kyrie Irving will not play on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers and has no timetable to return amid his suspension-related absence. With uncertainty surrounding Kyrie’s future, Joe Tsai recently sent a 6-word message to the controversial Brooklyn Nets superstar, per Brian Lewis. “He still has work to do,” Tsai said. The NBA world has […]

Carlos Rodon is arguably the best starting pitcher in free agency not named Jacob deGrom. The left-hander holds no shortage of value and is just 29-years old. After battling injuries early in his career, Rodon broke out with the Chicago White Sox in 2021. He followed up his strong 2021 performance with another All-Star caliber […]

Josh Allen’s Week 10 status was in doubt following recent news of an elbow injury. In fact, his entire season was in question after Tommy John rumors emerged. However, Buffalo Bills fans were able to breath a sigh of relief when it was revealed that Allen’s injury was just an elbow sprain. And the most […]

Brooklyn Nets’ star Kyrie Irving will reportedly not play on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers, per Brian Lewis. Irving was previously slapped with a 5-game suspension, but his timetable for return is unclear at the moment. Irving, who shared a video on his social media which contained anti-Semitic elements and later deleted the video, […]

Texas football is preparing for a pivotal clash with TCU on Saturday. Although they don’t need much in the way of motivation against the Horned Frogs, the Longhorns received an energy boost from Pat McAfee and Texas alum Jordan Spieth, per College Gameday. McAfee, who never lacks energy, began by getting the Texas football crowd […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant recently shared his honest thoughts on not facing LeBron James in 4 years ahead of the Brooklyn Nets-Los Angeles Lakers upcoming matchup. “It’s always an incredible time for the NBA when we get together and hoop against each other… We played on different teams, different matchups, it’s always fun playing […]

Cody Bellinger is one of the likeliest players to be traded this offseason. If the Dodgers tender the centerfielder a contract, LA could look to move him for younger pieces. However, there is an argument to be made in reference to now not being the best time to trade Bellinger. There is no denying the […]

The Washington Commanders are set to receive a crucial boost on offense. Wide receiver Jahn Dotson will return from injury in Week 10, per the Commanders Twitter account. Dotson had previously been dealing with a hamstring ailment. Speculation of his return began when Dotson practiced, albeit in limited capacity, on Thursday. His chances of playing […]

Dansby Swanson has enjoyed a pair of breakout seasons over the past two years. The former Vanderbilt star always featured a high-ceiling, but he struggled to find his footing offensively through the first portion of his career. Swanson was always regarded as a solid defender, but his 2021 and 2022 offensive outbursts will lead to […]

The Chicago Cubs have reportedly been in contact with free agent shortstops Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Dansby Swanson, and Xander Bogaerts, per Jon Morosi. Chicago has endured a disappointing past couple of seasons. They have gone through a rebuild that has seen them trade stars such as Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Javier Baez. But […]

Nolan Arenado continued his reign of defensive dominance by winning his 6th consecutive National League Platinum Glove award, per MLB. The Platinum Glove is an award that honors the best defensive player in each league. New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino won the award for the American League. Nolan Arenado is making a case for […]

Jae Crowder has been linked to the Miami Heat for quite some time. The disgruntled Phoenix Suns’ forward is seeking a trade and has yet to play this season. Recent reports have stated that Phoenix wants a specific player from Miami in a potential trade, per SNY. “Miami is among the teams Phoenix has touched […]

TCU football wide receiver Quentin Johnston’s status is up in the air for Saturday night’s crucial affair against Texas. However, TCU believes that Johnston will likely play in the game, per ESPN. With that being said, ESPN also reports that he will be a gametime decision for the Horned Frogs. TCU is 9-0 on the […]

Justin Verlander will turn 40-years old in February. Nevertheless, the 2022 Cy Young hopeful will receive plenty of interest on the MLB free agent market. But where should Verlander sign in what could be the final contract of his historic career. There are 3 teams that standout as good fits for Verlander. One team is […]

Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo are free agents. The New York Yankees extended both the qualifying offer. Judge will certainly not take it, but there is a chance Rizzo might. And even if Rizzo does not accept it, MLB insider Jon Morosi believes New York has a strong chance of resigning the veteran first baseman, […]