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Byron Buxton clubbed a home run in the Minnesota Twins 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday. The superstar outfielder’s homer led the Twins to the win, as the team now holds a 3.5 game lead in the AL Central. Buxton revealed a team-wide mentality in regards to Minnesota’s game plan when playing away […]

The Golden State Warriors took care of business at home in Game 5 of the 2022 NBA Finals. However, it wasn’t a typical Warriors performance. Stephen Curry failed to make a single three-pointer in the game and Golden State’s explosive offense produced just 104 points. Nonetheless, the Warriors were led by Andrew Wiggins who scored […]

Week 10 of the fantasy baseball season is set to get underway. We are over 2 months into the 2022 MLB campaign and there has been no shortage of excitement. From a fantasy baseball perspective, streaming pitchers has been crucial for success due to the absurd amount of injuries to star pitchers such as Clayton […]

Alex Bregman is a World Series champion, 2-time All-Star, and 2019 MVP runner-up. The Houston Astros third baseman was once considered one of the best players in MLB. Despite dealing with injuries in 2021, Bregman still posted a quality season through 91 games. But he is enduring a terrible 2022 campaign so far and manager […]

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robbie Anderson posted a cryptic Tweet on Saturday. Anderson, a 6-year NFL veteran, announced that he is considering retirement. https://twitter.com/chosen1ra/status/1535657189226033155?s=20&t=guhA0urFaesye2V-HefDzw It should be emphasized that Anderson said he is just thinking about retirement. So this is not an official retirement announcement. Nonetheless, the news comes as a shock. There were no […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith possesses a voice that is difficult to ignore. The “ESPN First Take” star has built a reputation as a loud-mouth basketball pundit who will scream until his opinion is known. But Smith recently displayed a different side of his demeanor in an interview with former NBA star JJ Redick on Redick’s […]

The Golden State Warriors are currently tied with the Boston Celtics at two games apiece in the NBA Finals. Draymond Green, typically one of Golden State’s best players, has labored throughout the Finals. He posted just 2 points and was removed during the 4th quarter in Game 4. Green received plenty of criticism for his […]

The Golden State Warriors rebounded nicely in Game 4 of the NBA Finals en route to a 107-97 victory over the Boston Celtics. With the win, Golden State tied the series at two games apiece. The Warriors will aim to take a 3-2 lead in Game 5 at Chase Center in San Francisco. The Warriors […]

The Golden State Warriors have a quality amount of depth with a number of important players. Stephen Curry is obviously irreplaceable. Klay Thompson, Jordan Poole, and Draymond Green are key cogs to the ignition. But head coach Steve Kerr revealed that Andrew Wiggins is the player the Warriors need on the floor against the Celtics […]

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics by a final score of 107-97 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. With the victory, the Warriors evened the series at two games apiece. The teams will hop on a plane and head back to San Francisco for a crucial Game 5 affair. Jayson Tatum led […]

Jake Paul announced that his next fight will take place on August 6th at Madison Square Garden in New York. However, no opponent was named. Amanda Serrano will also fight on August 6th prior to Paul’s bout. Her opponent was also not named. Paul is 5-0 in his boxing career so far. The 25-year old […]

The Baltimore Orioles are a historic MLB franchise. They have seen a number of quality seasons throughout their existence and are fortunate enough to play their home games at beautiful Camden Yards. However, the organization is currently in shambles. Not only is the on-field product lackluster, but Orioles ownership is in a state of complete […]

Adam Sandler’s “Hustle” is the talk of the entertainment industry and NBA world right now. The movie features a plethora of NBA stars from the past and present. It was also produced by LeBron James. Notably, “Hustle” is a movie that revolves around the Philadelphia 76ers. Sandler stars as an international scout with coaching aspirations. […]

On Friday, it was announced that Cincinnati, UCF, and Houston will officially transition from the AAC to the Big 12 conference beginning in the 2023 season, per 247sports.com. All three schools emerged as powerhouses in the AAC this past year. Cincinnati won the AAC and even earned a Final Four spot in the college football […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently announced that he wants to own an NBA team someday. He added that he would like to own an expansion team in Las Vegas. There have been minor stirrings about potential expansion teams in the league and Las Vegas has been listed as a destination. James, who was […]

When the New York Yankees acquired Clint Frazier from the Cleveland Guardians for Andrew Miller in 2016, fans expected Frazier to become the next star in New York. People believed Frazier, Aaron Judge, and the rest of the core would lead the team down the road. But Frazier never panned out in New York and […]

Aaron Judge is in the midst of a career season. The outfielder is on pace for 63 home runs which would be a Yankees franchise record. Babe Ruth formerly held the record before Roger Maris shattered it in 1961 when he blasted 61 home runs. At the time, Maris’s mark was the most ever hit […]

The NHL Conference Finals are well-underway as the Tampa Bay Lightning lead the New York Rangers 3-2 after defeating the Rangers on the road on Thursday. It was a series-changing win that could be the turning point. New York undoubtedly has their backs against the wall. To make matters worse, “The Tonight Show” host Jimmy […]

Money has been getting thrown around the golf world as of late. Players such as Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, and Bryson Dechambeau received 6-figure deals to play in the LIV Golf league. However, one star who declined to join the Saudi-backed golf league recently joined LeBron James and Michael Jordan as athlete billionaires. Tiger Woods, […]

The Los Angels Angels finally ended their losing streak after 14 consecutive defeats on Thursday. The Halos defeated the Boston Red Sox 5-2 at home in their first win in two weeks. After an impressive start to the season, the team has faced a number of injury scares, poor play, and even fired manager Joe […]

The Phoenix Suns and Deandre Ayton are at an impasse. On one hand, Phoenix would love to keep its star center in the fold and run it back next season, even if there are still doubts about paying him a max contract. On the other hand, Deandre Ayton and Monty Williams were involved in a […]

The Los Angeles Clippers endured an injury-plagued 2021-2022 NBA season. They have the talent to be a top-tier contender but Kawhi Leonard missed the entirety of the year while Paul George battled injuries and faced a covid scare in the postseason. This was a team that truly suffered from bad luck. Nonetheless, the Clippers have […]

College players are getting paid big time! The new NIL deals are working out well for athletes in the college ranks. And that narrative certainly did not change when it revealed that Ohio State’s CJ Stroud would be receiving a brand new Bentley as part of his NIL deal. Stroud’s new Bentley is reportedly worth […]

The San Francisco Giants were obviously not thrilled about Buster Posey’s retirement, but they felt the catching position was in good hands. Top prospect Joey Bart was an exciting young player with a high ceiling. However, Bart struggled to the tune of a .156/.296/.300 slash line with a .596 OPS and four home runs. His […]

Bryson DeChambeau reportedly joined the LIV Golf Tour on Wednesday. He joins a long list of marketable names such as Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson who have joined Saudi-backed golf. The announcement comes just days after DeChambeau declared he was not going to the LIV Tour. He has already received plenty of backlash on social […]

It was announced on Wednesday that Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Reed, and Rickie Fowler are following Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson to the LIV Golf Tour. There have been a number of other stars who are taking the Saudi golf money and ditching the PGA Tour as well. However, one golfer who is certainly sticking around […]

Cooper Kupp produced an MVP-caliber season for the Los Angeles Rams in 2021. The wideout instantly connected with Matthew Stafford and the duo became a lethal force for the Rams offense. He led the league in catches, touchdowns receptions, and receiving yards. There has been much speculation into how much money he should be payed […]

When the Texas Rangers signed Marcus Semien over the offseason, they were expecting big things from the slugger. He was an MVP finalist in 2021 after producing a monster season. However, the second baseman struggled mightily out of the gates in 2022 and the label of “bust” was being linked to his name. But Semien […]

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander enjoyed quite the game in Tuesday’s 4-1 win vs. the Seattle Mariners. The star right-hander threw 7 innings of 1-run ball while striking out 12. He also passed Hall of Famer John Smoltz and future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer on MLB’s all-time strikeout list. Verlander became the active MLB […]

Aaron Rodgers rarely answers questions straight up. He likes to dance around a little and leave some intrigue with vague responses. He has done this in reference to his stances on staying with the Green Bay Packers, retirement rumors, drama off the field, and even his vaccination status. And Rodgers was back at it again […]

Many questioned the Golden State Warriors decision to trade for Andrew Wiggins in 2019. Wiggins was a former top prospect that never quite lived up to his billing during his time in Minnesota with the Timberwolves. However, the deal is looking like an absolute steal for the Warriors here in 2022. Steve Kerr commented on […]

Aaron Donald is not only the most talented defensive tackle in the NFL, there are some who believe he is the league’s best player. Typically, the best player conversation revolves around quarterbacks with a few wide receiver/running back exceptions. But Donald is truly making defensive talent great again. However, Pittsburgh Steelers star defensive tackle Cam […]

The Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers are ready to roll after agreeing on a multi-year extension earlier in the offseason. However, there was some concern after Rodgers failed to show for OTA’s. Although it wasn’t considered anything overly serious, Packers fans were a bit anxious. But Rodgers did show up to the Packers minicamp […]

Tiger Woods’ hard-fought journey following his car crash last year has taken a step back after he recently announced he would not be participating in the upcoming US Open tournament. Woods previously pulled out of the PGA Championship early after dealing with constant pain and soreness throughout the event. He is clearly not at full […]

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels 1-0 in Anaheim on Monday night. With the loss, the Angels have now dropped 12 games in a row. Meanwhile, the Red Sox are heating up and moved past the .500 mark with the victory. Red Sox pitcher Michael Wacha spun a dominant shutout to lead […]

Julianna Pena shocked the UFC world with her upset victory over former reigning champion Amanda Nunes in December. Most experts and fans alike projected a Nunes win, but Pena established herself as a true star in the sport with her victory via submission. Dana White recently announced that Pena and Nunes will fight in a […]

The Los Angeles Angels have now dropped 12 games in a row following Monday’s defeat at the hands of the Red Sox. The Halos were expected to compete this season and started out the 2022 campaign strong. But they are now under .500 and manager Joe Maddon’s job security is wearing thin. Maddon’s salty response […]

The Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros don’t like each other. That much is clear. The teams have a history of feuding on the field and that narrative did not change in Monday’s 7-4 Mariners victory. However, it was unclear what exactly led to the 9th inning benches-clearing brawl between Seattle and Houston. Fortunately Mariners’ star Ty […]

Eduardo Escobar completed one of baseball’s most impressive feats in the Mets victory over the Padres on Monday. He became the first Met since 2012 to hit for the Cycle. Escobar stepped to the plate in the 9th inning needing a triple to complete the accomplishment and he got the job done. His incredible night […]