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The New York Yankees are going to be buyers at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. That much is certain. But what do the Yankees need? What are their main areas of weaknesses? New York’s biggest need stems from the outfield. Although Aaron Judge has been nothing short of elite, players such as Joey Gallo and Aaron […]

Cristiano Ronaldo made waves when he recently requested a trade from Manchester United. The decision is surprising, but not entirely shocking given the state of the club’s roster. Ronaldo stated he wanted to leave should Manchester United receive a satisfactory offer in the transfer window. But for now, Ronaldo remains with the club which leaves […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are fresh off of a miserable season. Their struggles have placed pressure on ownership and the front office to make some moves in order to get the Lakers back into contention. But Lakers owner Jeanie Buss sent out an emotional Tweet late Sunday night referencing Kobe Bryant. Perhaps the stress of […]

The Washington Nationals have expressed an interest in extending superstar Juan Soto. This comes as no surprise given that Soto is just 23-years old and one of MLB’s brightest stars. And you would think their main motivation to sign him long-term would be for that reason. However, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal shared the real money-based […]

The New York Yankees have been MLB’s best team so far in 2022. They have a deep roster that is firing on all cylinders… for the most part. Outfielders Joey Gallo and Aaron Hicks have labored mightily. As a result, the Yankees biggest need at the trade deadline is outfield help. Joey Gallo’s struggles have led […]

The New York Yankees are the best team in baseball. They are well over .500 and hold a commanding lead in the AL East. But New York has World Series aspirations so they don’t want to become complacent. The Yankees are going to be players at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. But what is their […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were forced to hold their breath on Saturday after ace Kevin Gausman was struck by a line drive off the bat of Wander Franco of the Tampa Bay Rays. Gausman immediately fell to the ground writhing in pain. For a team trying to catch the New York Yankees in the AL East, […]

The Phoenix Suns re-signed big man Bismack Biyombo on Saturday, per Chris Haynes and Yahoo Sports. Biyombo, an 11-year NBA veteran, spent his first season in Phoenix with the Suns last year. He averaged just under 6 points and 5 rebounds per contest in 36 games. He could be in line for a bigger role […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant has been the talk of the NBA ever since he requested a trade. Many people are speculating where KD will end up. Rumors are flying with media, fans, and people in the NBA trying to find out which team Durant will be traded to. So it wasn’t all that surprising […]

Week 13 of the 2022 fantasy baseball season is right around the corner! As we enter July, both the MLB season and fantasy seasons are heating up. July is the best time for fantasy baseball since all managers are able to focus mainly on the sport. Basketball is over and football doesn’t start for a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are attempting to build a winning team. OKC features a core of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, and recently drafted big man Chet Holmgren. Despite the brewing potential on this team, they are still a few pieces away from becoming a legitimate contender. However, the Thunder could instantly boost their contention chances […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres have a brewing rivalry. Sure, the Dodgers are longtime rivals with the San Francisco Giants and that still holds true to this day. But the Padres have entered the discussion as well. The Dodgers and Padres are currently in the midst of a four-game series. LA won […]

The Phoenix Suns enjoyed a fantastic 2021-2022 regular season that saw them finish with the NBA’s best overall record. But they suffered a number of injuries in the playoffs and ultimately lost in the West Semifinals. After losing in the NBA Finals the season before, this is a team desperate for a championship. Their desire […]

Kevin Durant surprised many by requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Many teams have already inquired about the superstar since his trade request became public. However, acquiring someone as talented as KD will come at a steep cost. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that the Nets want a young player and 3 or more first […]

Golden State Warriors playoff hero Kevon Looney is returning to the Dubs on a 3-year, $25.5 million dollar deal, per Adrian Wojnarowski. The big man made a name for himself during Golden State’s postseason run and entrenched himself as a Warriors fan-favorite. However, his future was cloudy after the Warriors NBA Finals victory. But the […]

The Atlanta Hawks recently acquired Dejounte Murray from the San Antonio Spurs. Murray emerged as a star during the 2021-2022 campaign and the Hawks certainly noticed. Murray and Trae Young are expected to make for a lethal backcourt duo. Murray commented on leaving San Antonio and joining the Hawks following the trade. “Me personally, I […]

Medical examiners determined late Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died from fentanyl and cocaine usage, per ESPN. Police originally stated that no foul play was suspected. His death on June 21st was determined to be an accident. He was just 26 years old. ESPN shared the Ravens official team statement on Ferguson’s death. “Our priority […]

John Wall officially signed a 2-year, $13.2 million dollar contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. Wall has missed two of the past three seasons, but he is one of the better players in basketball when on the court. He and the Rockets agreed on a mutual buyout of his contract allowing Wall to enter free […]

The Boston Celtics signed veteran three-point threat Danilo Gallinari to a 2-year, $13 million dollar contract on Friday, per David Chinellato. Gallinari was originally traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the San Antonio Spurs in the Dejounte Murray deal. However, the Spurs planned on releasing Gallinari following the trade. ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported Gallinari […]

The Atlanta Hawks signed 25-year old guard Aaron Holiday on Friday, per Shams Charania. Holiday adds an extra layer of depth behind superstar Trae Young and newly acquired Dejounte Murray. Additionally, it helps make up for losing Delon Wright to the Wizards.  Holiday has been in the NBA since 2018. He hasn’t been a standout […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost Jalen Brunson in 2022 NBA Free Agency after the guard inked a deal with the New York Knicks. However, the Mavs signed JaVale McGee to a 3-year, $20 million dollar deal. McGee obviously isn’t the same player as Brunson and this wouldn’t quality as a replacement. But signing a veteran like […]

The New York Knicks swooped in and stole Jalen Brunson from the Dallas Mavericks. New York signed the guard to a 4-year, $104 million dollar deal. Brunson emerged as a star this past season in Dallas and is certainly reaping the rewards. But was this a good move by the Knicks? Grading Knicks signing of […]

Kevin Durant recently requested a trade and many NBA teams are preparing trade packages to acquire the superstar. Many felt as if the Brooklyn Nets were ready to run it back after Kyrie Irving opted into his player option. But it now appears that both Irving and KD are destined to leave Brooklyn via trade. […]

The Texas Longhorns have championship aspirations in 2023. Five-star QB Arch Manning’s decision to attend the university garnered much public attention. According to 247sports.com, Texas recently became the No.2 2023 recruiting class after landing five-star wide receiver Johntay Cook II. Additionally five-star safety Derek Williams recently announced his commitment to the Longhorns. Texas jumped past […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been on the precipice of becoming a legitimate contender for a few years now. However, they haven’t been able to build an NBA Finals-bound roster around Trae Young. The Hawks are looking to acquire Dejounte Murray from the San Antonio Spurs which will obviously help them improve, per Zach Klein. But […]

The free agent market for center DeMarcus Cousins isn’t expected to be grandiose by any means. However, the big man is still just 31 years old and can provide a team with value. He grabbed over 5 rebounds per game in limited minutes with the Denver Nuggets during this past year. He also averaged 9 […]

The Cleveland Browns are preparing for the final decision on Deshaun Watson. Many expect Watson to receive a one-year suspension at the bare minimum. Although Browns fans may be panicking as they await a verdict on Cleveland’s new QB, running back Kareem Hunt is maintaining a calm and collected mindset. The running back shared his […]

The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off of a deep postseason run that saw them come up just short of an NBA Finals berth. Nonetheless, Dallas proved they are a force to be reckoned with in the Western Conference. But the Mavs have some work to do during the offseason. They need to add depth around […]

The Phoenix Suns were the best team in the NBA last year… during the regular season. However, the wheels came off in their Western Conference Semifinals series against the Dallas Mavericks. That series led to a playoff elimination and a feud between head coach Monty Williams and star center Deandre Ayton. Ayton is set to […]

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro is fresh off a Sixth Man of the Year award season. The 22-year-old guard has established himself as a prominent scorer in today’s NBA. In his third season in the league, Herro averaged just under 21 points per game on 45 percent field goal and 40 percent three-point shooting. Many […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to retool and contend in 2022-2023. Barring a trade, Russell Westbrook will be back with the team. LeBron James and Anthony Davis will continue to lead the Lakers as well. But LA is in danger of losing key role player Malik Monk. According to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, Monk […]

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers are still together despite plenty of trade rumors over the years. Lillard has been one of the most discussed players in hypothetical trades over the past 4-5 seasons. And many expected the Blazers to finally cut the cord with him after trading CJ McCollum during the 2021-2022 campaign. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are fresh off of a strong season that saw them make a fairly deep postseason run. This is a team on the rise with Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns leading the charge. But they can take the next step forward with a strong 2022 NBA Free Agency game plan. With those stars […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman fired his agent on Tuesday in a surprising development, via ESPN’s Buster Olney. According to Olney, Freeman had previously told friends he was upset how free agent negotiations transpired over the offseason. The former Atlanta Braves star ultimately signed a 6-year, $162 million dollar contract with LA. But the […]

2022 NBA Free Agency is set to begin and many players are already narrowing down their options. However, Dennis Schroder is going to be a wild card this offseason. The veteran guard has been a fringe star at times during the course of his 10-year career. However, he is fresh off of an underwhelming season […]

Jake Paul is scheduled to fight Tommy Fury on August 6th at Madison Square Garden. However, the fight is now in question after Fury said he was denied entry into the United States. Tommy Fury has said on Instagram that he has been barred from traveling to the United States. This just days after announcing […]

The San Antonio Spurs are rumored to be in trade talks involving All-Star guard Dejounte Murray. The Atlanta Hawks have been linked to Murray, and there are stirrings of a deal in the works. Although there is no official trade at the moment, the Hawks undeniably have interest in Murray. But does he have interest […]

Kyrie Irving opted into his contract with the Nets and is expected to remain in Brooklyn for the 2022-2023 NBA season. However, the possibility of a trade still looms as a realistic option. And potential suitors have not stopped inquiring about the superstar point guard. According to the Athletic, a number of teams are expected to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of a successful rebuild. Budding superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as the team leader. Josh Giddey displayed signs of stardom last year prior to an injury. And the team recently selected Gonzaga standout Chet Holmgren with the number 2 overall pick in the draft. Although their roster […]