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In February of 2021, the St. Louis Cardinals traded five players to the Colorado Rockies for third baseman Nolan Arenado. Left-handed pitcher Austin Gomber was one of the biggest names Colorado acquired as part of the deal. Like many pitchers before him, though, Gomber struggled to find success with Colorado. Was it the elevation of […]

The Phoenix Mercury are set to play the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night in the second of a back-to-back following Thursday’s 83-61 loss to the Aces in Las Vegas. Mercury star Satou Sabally took issue with the WNBA’s schedule after the game, sharing her honest thoughts on the situation. “Terrible. It’s like they don’t […]

Walker Buehler’s first season with the Boston Red Sox has not gone according to plan. The former Los Angeles Dodgers two-time All-Star has pitched to an unsightly 5.40 ERA across 22 starts with Boston. The Red Sox are competing for a postseason spot despite Buehler’s struggles. Boston doesn’t want to completely give up on Buehler, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 9-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. LA ultimately split the four-game set in Colorado. After the game, Clayton Kershaw — who turned in 5.2 innings of three-run baseball on Thursday — was asked if a split against a lackluster Rockies team was disappointing as the Dodgers look […]

Craig Kimbrel is staying in the state of Texas despite getting released by the Texas Rangers on Thursday. Not long after Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reported that the Rangers granted Kimbrel his release from the Triple-A team, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that Kimbrel is signing with the Houston Astros. The 37-year-old […]

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs in a division rivalry game on Thursday, earning a 4-1 victory. After the game, however, it was revealed that infielder Joey Ortiz suffered a left hamstring injury, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. “Joey Ortiz left the game with a left hamstring – the other leg from the […]

Following a three-game absence, Kyle Tucker is set to return to the Chicago Cubs’ lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Tucker had reportedly been previously playing through an injury, but manager Craig Counsell said the outfielder is fine now. It was Tucker’s slump that led to his recent […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced two roster moves ahead of Thursday’s game against the Colorado Rockies. LA promoted right-handed pitcher Matt Sauer and optioned right-handed pitcher Paul Gervase. Gervase, 25, made his MLB debut in 2025 and has pitched in six total big league games between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Dodgers. Five of […]

Manny Machado knows the energy at Petco Park is often incredible. The San Diego Padres star gave the fans a shoutout following the team’s 8-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. “I’ve seen it on a Monday, Tuesday and even today, like you saw today, I mean, it’s unbelievable what these fans have […]

The Cincinnati Reds recently placed catcher Tyler Stephenson on the 10-day injured list due to a left thumb fracture, the team announced. “The #Reds today selected the contract of C Will Banfield from Triple-A Louisville and placed on the 10-day injured list, retro to 8/17, C Tyler Stephenson (left thumb fracture),” the Reds wrote on […]

The Dallas Wings signed 6’2″ forward Amy Okonkwo to a seven-day contract, the team announced Thursday. The move comes as the Wings continue to deal with injury trouble. Guard Tyasha Harris and center Li Yueru are both out for the remainder of the season, while guard Arike Ogunbowale does not have a specific timeline for […]

Paige Bueckers matched the most points scored by a first-year player in WNBA history on Wednesday. Bueckers’ 44 points against the Los Angeles Sparks put her in the same conversation as Cynthia Cooper — who accomplished the feat in 1997. The Wings were ultimately defeated by the Los Angeles Sparks in heartbreaking fashion, however, losing […]

Cooper Flagg has all of the tools to become a superstar in the NBA. He can do just about anything on a basketball court — something the 2025 No. 1 overall pick demonstrated with Duke last season. However, Flagg has faced some questions heading into the NBA. The 18-year-old’s ceiling is extremely high. He will […]

It was recently revealed that Kyrie Irving was rated 90 overall in NBA 2K26, making him the 24th highest rated player in the game. Dallas Mavericks fans began to wonder if Irving’s teammate, Anthony Davis, would sneak into the top 10 of overall ratings. NBA 2K continued releasing player ratings on Wednesday, with the 20-11 […]

It is no secret that the Dallas Wings have endured a difficult season. The Wings are rebuilding. Despite the success of rookie Paige Bueckers, Dallas holds a lackluster 9-26 record as of this story’s writing. However, there is far more to the story than simply underperformance. Between injuries and EuroBasket commitments, Wings players have now […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets during the 2022-23 NBA season. Irving joined Luka Doncic in Dallas, giving the Mavs one of the best duos in the league. While speaking on a recent podcast, Mark Cuban revealed Shams Charania’s surprising role in the Irving trade as well as Irving’s contract extension, […]

NBA 2K is beginning to release its player ratings for NBA 2K26. On Tuesday, Kyrie Irving’s official rating was revealed, as the game gave the Dallas Mavericks star a 90 overall. He holds the 24th best rating in the game. NBA 2K — the most popular basketball video game today — does its best to […]

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham suffered an injury during Sunday’s 99-93 win over the Connecticut Sun. Cunningham has played a pivotal role for Indiana while Caitlin Clark has missed time due to an injury of her own, but Sophie received a devastating update on Tuesday, via an announcement from the team. “Sophie Cunningham will miss the […]

Dallas Wings center Li Yueru suffered an ACL sprain in her left knee and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season, the team announced Tuesday. Yueru was acquired by the Wings earlier in the season after requesting a trade from the Seattle Storm. She averaged 7.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to enter the 2025-26 NBA season in an interesting position. Once Kyrie Irving returns from his ACL surgery recovery, Dallas will feature enough talent to make a deep postseason run. With that being said, the Mavs are also planning for the future as they move on from the Luka Doncic […]

The Dallas Wings have multiple stars on the roster. Arike Ogunbowale is a four-time All-Star while Paige Bueckers earned her first All-Star selection in her rookie season this year. The Wings may have another All-Star in the future — and the player is already on the roster. Maddy Siegrist has been phenomenal since returning from […]

Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson are all great players. Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford make one of the best center duos in the NBA. Cooper Flagg represents the future of the Dallas Mavericks. In order to win a championship soon, however, there is one specific player who could make the difference: PJ […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic appeared to suffer an injury during Slovenia’s EuroBasket exhibition game on Saturday. Doncic’s teammate crashed into him, sending the 26-year-old to the floor. Doncic immediately stood up but was clearly in pain. The Lakers guard appeared to be holding his knee and later headed to the locker room. Video […]

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated outfielder George Springer from the seven-day injured list on Saturday, the team announced. He is expected to be active for Toronto’s game against the Texas Rangers on Saturday afternoon. With Springer — who was in concussion protocol — set to return, the Blue Jays optioned outfielder Joey Loperfido to Triple-A. […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings were defeated 97-96 by the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night. Paige Bueckers dropped 29 points on 12-21 shooting from the field, however. Before the game, Wings head coach Chris Koclanes revealed the benefits of having Bueckers play off the ball — a strategy Dallas has implemented over the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks entered the 2025 season with high expectations. At the MLB trade deadline in late July, however, it had become clear that the D’Backs were sellers. According to Nick Piecoro of azcentral.com, Diamondbacks players and others around the organization have quietly voiced frustration about All-Star infielder Ketel Marte. “For the past month, teammates […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings were defeated by the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night, losing by a final score of 97-96. It was a close game that saw Dallas almost complete the comeback, but the Sparks emerged victorious in the end. There was no shortage of competitive fire throughout the contest. Kelsey Plum […]

ARLINGTON, TX — It seems as if almost every game Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers ties or breaks some sort of new record. She was back at it again on Friday night against the Sparks, as Bueckers set a new Wings franchise record for most assists by a rookie. She accomplished the feat in the […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings defeated the Indiana Fever 81-80 on Tuesday night. Sophie Cunningham made headlines following the game on her podcast, Show Me Something, by claiming that Paige Bueckers was getting “every freaking whistle.” “I love Paige to death, do not get me wrong,” Cunningham said. “I think she’s a hell of […]

The Chicago Cubs are currently in the middle of a slump. They recently dropped a three-game series 2-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays and have won just four of their past 10 games overall. Chicago’s offense has especially struggled in recent action. Cubs manager Craig Counsell recently addressed the team’s underperformance, via Jesse Rogers of […]

The Indiana Fever are 18-15 overall in 2025, a mark that is good for third place in the Eastern Conference standings. Sophie Cunningham has played an important role in Indiana’s success. Cunningham has stepped up amid Caitlin Clark’s injury absence. In a recent video posted by the Indiana Fever on X, formerly Twitter, Cunningham — […]

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier is currently out due to an injury. In early August, Collier suffered an ankle injury. Although she still does not have an official timeline for a return, Collier is expected to play again in the 2025 regular season. “The Lynx don’t have an established return to play date for Napheesa […]

The Pat McAfee Show has had plenty of viral moments over the years. In addition to current and former athletes, the show has also hosted celebrities. On Friday, country music star Riley Green joined the show. Although he is more known for his music than his athletic prowess, Green kept the focus on sports with […]

There was a time when Johnny Manziel dominated the college football world. He is remembered as one of the best college football quarterbacks of all-time, as he emerged as a Heisman-caliber talent at Texas A&M. His NFL career did not follow the same path, however. Although rumors of a Manziel return have swirled over the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays earned a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came through with a clutch home run late in the game, something that led to an honest response from Max Scherzer, via Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. “Just kept telling myself we’re not going to lose this game […]

The Dallas Wings will host the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night. Dallas received multiple injury updates ahead of the game on Thursday, however. Paige Bueckers — who is dealing with a lingering back injury — is listed as probable for the game. Arike Ogunbowale has been ruled out due to a right knee injury. […]

The NBA announced the 2025-26 schedule on Thursday. The Dallas Mavericks will make franchise history within their first five games of the 2025-26 campaign. Dallas is set to open the first five contests at home — the longest homestand the Mavs have ever had to begin a season in franchise history. Mavs schedule: The Mavericks’ […]

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is dealing with an injury, head coach Dan Campbell recently revealed. “He’s got a little injury,” Campbell said of LaPorta, via Eric Woodyard of ESPN. The specifics of LaPorta’s injury have yet to be revealed. The fact that Campbell says the injury is “little” is encouraging, but the Lions […]

The San Diego Padres cruised to an 11-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost 6-5 to the Los Angeles Angels. Despite another heavy-spending offseason, the Dodgers now trail the Padres by one game in the National league West. Alden Gonzalez of ESPN shared an attention-catching statistic from […]