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The 2022 MLB trade deadline is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2nd, at 6 PM EST. That happens to be the same day New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom is set to make his 2022 debut against the Nationals in Washington. Meanwhile, Juan Soto has been the subject of a number of trade rumors. Although many […]

Kevin Durant requested a trade a few weeks ago but nothing has come to fruition. Although it is believed that he still wants to be moved, the Brooklyn Nets are reportedly holding out hope for a different scenario. According to ESPN, the Nets are hoping Durant changes his mind. Sources had reportedly stated that trading […]

Novak Djokovic is one of the most all-around talented players in the world. He is a 3-time US Open champion. But his stock has fallen as of late due to non-tennis related reasons. Djokovic is famously against the COVID-19 vaccine. As a result, he has been unable to participate in a number of tennis events […]

The San Diego Padres are enjoying a superb 2022 season. However, they trail the Los Angeles Dodgers by 12 games in the NL West. Nonetheless, the Padres have playoff aspirations. San Diego may not catch the Dodgers, but they are in good position to earn a Wild Card berth. And as the 2019 Washington Nationals […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are enjoying a successful season. They are 10 games over .500 and playing a quality brand of baseball. However, they happen to play in the AL East. As a result, they sit 12.5 games behind the elite New York Yankees. Toronto may not be able to catch the Yankees for the […]

The 2022 MLB trade deadline is right around the corner. For the most part, teams are at the point where their organizational strategy is clear. They are preparing to either sell, buy, or stand pat. Today, we are breaking down each contending team’s biggest need ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Biggest needs for contenders […]

The Chicago White Sox have endured a mediocre season. However, they are still in the AL Central division race. Despite rumors of selling ahead of the deadline, Chicago decided to hold onto their stars and pursue a division win in 2022. And Chicago is looking to upgrade right away. The White Sox are reportedly interested […]

Luis Castillo seemed destined to be traded to the New York Yankees or Los Angeles Dodgers. Almost every rumor indicated that one of the big market teams would get a deal done for the Cincinnati Reds ace. Instead, the Seattle Mariners swooped in and landed Castillo. But was it a good trade for Seattle? Let’s […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf was recently rewarded with a massive contract extension. The Seahawks clearly believe Metcalf can be a crucial part of their future. The 24-year old has already established himself as a star and features a high ceiling. But Metcalf is thinking bigger than just a loaded extension. Seahawks beat writer […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are prepared to run it back in 2022-2023 following their disastrous 2021-2022 season. LeBron James is ready to lead the Lakers back to the postseason, however, he could push for an exit. But Lakers fans don’t need to fret just yet, as he likely wouldn’t push for an exit until the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves signed forward Eric Paschall to a one-year contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski. This is a notable deal since Paschall and newly acquired Rudy Gobert were teammates with the Utah Jazz. On paper, this profiles as simply a depth move for the Timberwolves. Paschall started his NBA career in 2019 with the Golden State Warriors. […]

MLB insider Hector Gomez reported that the Washington Nationals are prepared to make one final extension offer to superstar Juan Soto. Soto has been the subject of numerous trade rumors and is expected to be traded prior to the 2022 MLB trade deadline. However, based on Gomez’ report, there is a possibility he remains with […]

Former NFL player Kevin Ware was charged with the murder of his girlfriend Taylor Pomanski. Additionally, he was charged with tampering with the evidence. The former tight end had been in jail due to possession of an unlawful firearm. He has faced drug possession charges in the past as well. The following statements were released […]

The New York Yankees already made a move to acquire outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals. But New York isn’t done making high-profile moves. The Yankees haven’t won a World Series since 2009 and have championship aspirations this season. So they are going to do whatever it takes to upgrade their roster. The […]

The Boston Red Sox have a decision to make. They currently sit at .500 which places them dead last in the AL East. The Red Sox are not going to win the AL East this season. However, they are just 3.5 games out of the AL Wild Card. But is that enough to entice them […]

Everybody in the NFL world is waiting on the Deshaun Watson suspension announcement. His legal situation has been the main storyline of the offseason, especially for the Cleveland Browns, yet it has been mostly surrounded by rumors and speculation. Most people expect him to be suspended, but it’s unclear how long it will be. And […]

The Chicago White Sox have arguably been 2022’s biggest disappoint in MLB. They entered the season with lofty World Series expectations. Many experts predicted that they would win the Fall Classic. But they stumbled out of the gate and have played a mediocre brand of baseball this season. But they are in the underwhelming AL […]

Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto has been linked to a number of different teams in trade rumors. MLB insider Bob Nightengale recently revealed the alleged final suitors for the 23-year-old phenom. Nightengale listed the San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, and Los Angeles Dodgers as the “final 4” teams with “aggressive offers entering […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady seems to have found a way to defeat the aging process. The 44-year-old is fresh off of another impressive season with Tampa Bay. However, much of his longevity has stemmed from having a solid offensive line. His offensive linemen are the ones who protect Brady and have helped him […]

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young received unfortunate news ahead of the 2022 season. Young, who is working his way back from a nasty ACL injury, is expected to miss some time at the beginning of the season, per Athletic writer Ben Standig. Standig reports that the news came straight from Ron Rivera. Chase Young is […]

The Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield in a trade a few weeks ago. As a result, it is unclear who will take the reins as QB1 this season. Sam Darnold recently said that Mayfield and him are ‘cool’ off of the field. But there is certainly a quarterback competition between them between the lines. Panthers […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry took batting practice with the Oakland A’s on Wednesday. And as cool as it was to see Curry taking BP, it is safe to say he made the right decision with basketball. B/R Walk-off posted the following video of Curry taking hacks at the Coliseum. Steph Curry taking BP […]

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams was recently asked about the transition from Aaron Rodgers to Derek Carr at quarterback. Adams said it will be an adjustment going from one Hall of Famer to another. On Wednesday, Aaron Rodgers was asked about playing without Davante Adams on the Packers. And in hilarious fashion, Rodgers […]

Arch Manning made waves when he announced his commitment to the Texas Longhorns earlier this summer. He is a 5-star QB who comes from a tremendous football family. His uncles, Peyton and Eli Manning, both played in the NFL. His grandfather, Archie, also was an NFL QB. All three of them found success in the […]

Dwight Howard was once considered one of the best NBA big men in the league. He featured incredible athleticism which led to rebounding and interior scoring dominance. Some felt he was on his way to becoming the next Shaq. He was electric during his time in Orlando with the Magic. But after joining the Los […]

Conference expansion has been a hot topic this summer. It seems as if almost every major college football conference is open to the idea. And that narrative is continuing with the Big Ten considering further expansion. USC and UCLA are already joining the conference in 2024. But according to CBS Sports, the Big Ten could […]

The Cleveland Browns are hopeful for a strong 2022 season. However, there are plenty of question marks given quarterback Deshaun Watson’s uncertainty. He is expected to receive a suspension but is unclear how long it will be. Superstar defensive end Myles Garrett has emerged as a team leader for Cleveland. The Browns’ lockdown defender commented […]

Would the Golden State Warriors consider offering extensions to each star on the team? Could Joe Lacob pay Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, and Jordan Poole? Stephen Curry already has his extension in effect. So extending the others could keep Golden State vying for championships for years to to come. However, Lacob isn’t willing […]

The 2022 MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching and rumors are running rampant. Juan Soto is dominating the majority of headlines, but Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo is another big name on the trade block. Castillo, a veteran right-hander, is an All-Star pitcher who has already drawn plenty of interest from potential suitors. The Reds […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are a somewhat surprising contender in the Juan Soto sweepstakes. Sure, they have swung deals to land stars such as Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt over the past few years. But typically, the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees would dominate headlines for a superstar like Soto. However, there are […]

The Cleveland Guardians have enjoyed plenty of success over the past 6 years. They have seen postseason action 4 times during that span, and almost won a World Series in 2016. However, this team doesn’t build a winner in typical fashion. They are always re-tooling despite their on-field success. So it isn’t surprising to see […]

Whenever the New York Yankees and New York Mets face off, it leads to an entertaining brand of baseball. That was the case once again on Tuesday with the Mets hosting the Yankees. Despite owning MLB’s best record, the Yankees dropped Game 1 of the this two game set by a final score of 6-3. […]

The Detroit Tigers were projected to have a decent 2022 season. Some people even believed they could make the playoffs after signing Javier Baez. But as of this story’s publication, Detroit sits in last place in the AL Central. So it isn’t surprising to see them preparing to sell. However, a recent story from the […]

The Chicago Cubs are going to sell ahead of the upcoming MLB trade deadline. And it appears as if the team will be looking to trade All-Star catcher Willson Contreras. Cubs fans are dealing with plenty of emotion after watching the team deal away Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Javier Baez last year. So it […]

The Miami Dolphins drastically upgraded their receiving core with the addition of Tyreek Hill earlier in the offseason. Now the team is looking to add receiving depth, and they accomplished that goal with their most recent addition. According to Mike McCartney, Mohamed Sanu is singing with Miami. Sanu is a 32-year old wide out who […]

Jaylen Brown is finding himself linked to the Brooklyn Nets in recent trade rumors. The Boston Celtics are reportedly open to making him the centerpiece in a Kevin Durant deal. Brown emerged as a true superstar during the playoffs for the Celtics. But they fell just short of an NBA Finals championship and believe KD […]

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh has not been shy about his views on abortion. He was fully supportive of the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade. However, Harbaugh’s pro-life stance didn’t end there. According to ESPN, Harbaugh is prepared to help raise a baby if someone in the Michigan football program has […]

When the Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns, many assumed Mayfield would  become the starting QB for Carolina. However, there is a quarterback competition brewing between Sam Darnold and Mayfield. Darnold recently commented on the competition between him and the former Browns’ QB, per NFL.com. “It’s always fun to compete and to […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green recently dropped an outlandish take. He said he was watching the 1998 Finals which featured John Stockton and Karl Malone’s Utah Jazz against Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman’s Chicago Bulls. However, Green didn’t have the same mindset most people do when they watch Michael Jordan take the […]