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Kayvon Thibodeaux was one of the most exciting young prospects coming out of college in the 2022 NFL Draft. New York Giants fans were excited to see what he could bring to the team when the they selected him with the 5th overall pick. But fans were forced to hold their breath when he sustained a hip […]

Otto Porter Jr emerged as a key player for the Golden State Warriors during their NBA Finals run. His defensive versatility and contributions on offense gave Golden State an X-Factor. Porter Jr is set to hit free agency and should have plenty of interest on the open market. The Warriors could attempt to bring him […]

The trend of former professional football and basketball players turning to boxing is reportedly expected to continue. We have seen the likes of Deron Williams, Nate Robinson, and Frank Gore join the boxing ranks. And according to TMZ Sports, star running backs Adrian Peterson and Le’Veon Bell could be next to face off. A boxing […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made a move to bolster their bullpen on Monday. Toronto reportedly signed veteran reliever and former All-Star Sergio Romo, per MLB insider Jon Heyman. The Blue Jays have been rumored to be interested in adding relief help closer towards the trade deadline. But they decided not to wait until July with […]

The Golden State Warriors enter free agency with their star-studded core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green still in-tact. However, players such as Otto Porter Jr and Kevon Looney are set to hit free agency. Looney emerged as a vital piece to the puzzle for Golden State during the postseason. As a result, […]

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow shocked the NFL world when he ran over 20 MPH during a practice a week ago. The fact that Burrow was already posting that kind of speed following his gruesome ACL injury from a couple years ago shows that he has fully recovered. Burrow’s surprising speed will serve him well […]

John Wall has endured an injury-plagued tenure with the Houston Rockets. After 9 seasons in Washington with the Wizards that saw him make five All-Star appearances, the veteran point guard has played just 40 total games since 2019. Wall missed all of the 2019-2020 season as well as the 2021-2022 campaign. However, he demonstrated an […]

The Detroit Pistons found themselves near the bottom of the league in 2021-2022. But they have already upgraded their roster thanks to the NBA Draft. Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren are projected to be stars in the league. But the Pistons are still multiple pieces away from being considered a contender. This offseason will determine […]

Jimmy Garoppolo’s name has been all over the news during the NFL offseason. Trade rumors have swirled around the 49ers quarterback, who seems to be the odd man out in San Francisco. However, Garoppolo’s name was in headlines once again recently due to a different reason. His former teammate Julian Edelman was asked about an […]

The Golden State Warriors are fresh off of their fourth NBA Finals victory over the past eight years. This is an organization that has seen much success in recent history and many expect that trend to continue next season. However, Golden State has some work to do this offseason. Although their core is remaining intact, […]

The Indiana Pacers are rebuilding. They made a few trades last season and are rumored to be actively shopping center Myles Turner. But their rebuilding phase could finally be coming to an end after this upcoming offseason. With young talent such as Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin leading the charge, the Pacers could surprise people […]

The Boston Celtics were extremely close to adding another NBA Finals victory to their storied franchise this past season. Despite losing to the Golden State Warriors, the 2021-2022 NBA campaign was an overall success for Boston. They labored through the first portion of the season and rumors began swirling about a potential rebuild. However, Jayson […]

The Houston Astros fired a combined no-hitter on Saturday in their 3-0 victory against the New York Yankees. It was the first time New York had been no-hit since 2003… which also came in the form of a combined no-hitter by Houston, via Jeff Passan. Christian Javier spun 7 innings of hitless baseball while striking […]

LeBron James’s children have high ceilings for their future basketball careers. However, every little thing also happens to be magnified with them. This is certainly the case when it comes to Bronny James. Bronny was ranked number 30 in his recruiting class earlier in the year. However, his stock has dropped and he now ranks […]

Week 12 of the fantasy baseball season is right around the corner. The season is gaining steam now and this is a crucial time for fantasy baseball managers. Between injuries and underperformance, streaming pitchers can make or break a matchup. Today, we are looking at the five best two-start pitchers for Week 12 of the […]

The San Antonio Spurs have a young roster with potential. However, there have been rumors about a Dejounte Murray trade. Murray is under contract through 2024 but the Spurs may want to trade him at peak value. Murray is fresh off of an All-Star caliber season that saw him average 21 points, 8 rebounds, and […]

Aroldis Chapman is set to make one more rehab start before returning to the New York Yankees. The flame-throwing left-hander is working his way back from injury, however, the Yankees haven’t missed a beat without him. The team continues to win on a consistent basis and the bullpen has been electric. Clay Holmes has been […]

The NBA Draft is over and the Los Angeles Clippers are preparing to make some moves during the NBA offseason. In all reality, the Clippers prized acquisition for next season will be the return of Kawhi Leonard. Having Leonard and Paul George on the floor will be enough to place them firmly in contention. However, […]

The Denver Nuggets originally had just one pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. However, they made a couple of trades which led to two extra selections on draft night. This added flexibility and had Nuggets fans excited for what Denver had up their sleeve. After all, this is a team that desperately needs to add […]

The Miami Heat have a core of players ready to run it back in 2022-2023. They have made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in two of the past three years, and they almost won the Finals in 2020 before falling just short. Nonetheless, this is a team with plenty of talent on the roster. […]

With the 2022 NBA Draft officially come and gone, we are taking a look at each team’s individual performance in the draft. We previously broke down the winners and losers of the NBA Draft, with teams such as the Knicks emerging as clear losers while the Pistons ended up as winners. But how did the […]

The 2022 NBA Draft has come and gone. Some teams left the draft with significant upgrades to their teams, while others dropped the ball completely. The Detroit Pistons had the fifth overall pick in the draft after falling a couple of spots in the lottery. So did the lottery results negatively affect the outcome? Or […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are likely excited about the results of the 2022 NBA Draft. They executed their plan and upgraded their team. However, how did they fare in comparison to other teams on draft night? Here is a look at the 2022 NBA Draft grades for the New Orleans Pelicans. Watch NBA Games LIVE […]

Salvador Perez was listed as day-to-day after missing the Kansas City Royals’ June 22nd game against the Los Angeles Angels. However, it was unclear what the duration of the injury might be. But the Royals received very unfortunate news on Friday. Kansas City announced that the All-Star catcher would undergo UCL surgery on this thumb. […]

The New Orleans Saints made a move to bolster their defense through the 2024 campaign on Friday. New Orleans agreed to a contract extension with veteran LB Demario Davis, per Field Yates on Twitter. Saints LB Demario Davis recently agreed to an updated contract that includes, per source: $2M in incentives in 2022-2024 ($6M max) […]

The NBA Draft provided plenty of excitement and left room open for debate. Some teams completely turned their franchises around, while others shot themselves in the foot. Today, we are discussing the biggest winners and losers from the 2022 NBA Draft. 2022 NBA Draft biggest winners and losers 2022 NBA Draft winners Houston Rockets The […]

The New York Knicks made waves during the 2022 NBA Draft for all the wrong reasons. And it was confusing to say the least. The Knicks originally acquired the draft rights to Jalen Duren out of Memphis. However, Duren was then flipped to Detroit along with Kemba Walker. They also dealt No. 11 overall pick […]

The Philadelphia 76ers traded Danny Green and the 23rd pick in the NBA Draft to the Memphis Grizzlies for De’Anthony Melton on Thursday. Green had been an important part of the team over the last two years despite various injuries. He’s a knockdown shooter who will be missed in Philadelphia. And his recent Twitter post […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Chet Holmgren out of Gonzaga with the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Holmgren is expected to fit right in with the Thunder, who have an up-and-coming core of talented young players. OKC is currently led by emerging star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Holmgren shared a special message for his […]

E.J. Liddell out of Ohio State is one of the youngest and most exciting prospects in basketball. Now his NBA dreams are coming to fruition as the New Orleans Pelicans selected Liddell with the 41st pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Liddell spent three years at Ohio State. He continuously improved each season and enjoyed […]

The San Antonio Spurs feature a quality young core led by rising stars Dejounte Murray and Jakob Poeltl. This is a team that displayed contending ability last season. They could be in line to reach the next level with a great 2022 NBA Draft. However, part of drafting means passing on over-hyped players. Today, we […]

The Detroit Tigers entered the 2022 campaign with lofty expectations. The AL Central was projected to be a rather weak division and Detroit made a number of offseason acquisitions. Javier Baez and Eduardo Rodriguez highlighted the Tigers transactions which had fans dreaming of a return to the playoffs. But the Tigers currently place just one […]

Scottie Scheffler is currently the number one ranked golfer in the world, per the Official World Golf Ranking website. Naturally, LIV Golf would love to have someone of his caliber join their circuit. LIV Golf has already seen the likes of Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, and Bryson DeChambeau join their tour. So could […]

The Dave Portnoy and Roger Goodell feud was once again brought to light during the Washington Commanders’ Daniel Snyder fiasco. Snyder and the Commanders’ organization are under investigation for a number of looming issues. However, it was the Barstool Sports founder and NFL commissioner who stole headlines on Wednesday. Goodell, who was on trail, was […]

Brooks Koepka’s recent LIV Golf announcement has the golf world on notice for whom the next big star to leave the PGA might be. Rumors were on the verge of gaining steam after Justin Thomas backed out of the Traveler’s Championship. PGA insider Daniel Rapaport said that he heard whispers of every player not named […]

The Golden State Warriors are fresh off of an NBA Finals victory and the last thing Dubs fans are thinking about is the 2022 NBA Draft. However, the organization is preparing for the draft as the Warriors look to continue churning out winning seasons. Despite owning a late first round pick, the Warriors understand how […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have an opportunity to select a franchise-changing star in the 2022 NBA Draft. Their second overall pick gives them a chance to add a third star to their current Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey duo. So they need to make sure they get their 2022 pick right. The presumed top trio […]

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder has been in hot water for a while. And things are now at a tipping point with new revelations on sexual assault/harassment coming into the public sphere. Additionally, Snyder reportedly conducted a “shadow investigation” and tried to pass blame on workplace issues. Washington Post NFL reporter Mark Maske shared a […]

NFL fans love to debate who the GOAT is. Tom Brady is considered the overall NFL GOAT. However, football fans still love to debate who the best is at each position. These conversations typically revolve around quarterbacks, wide receivers, and running backs. However, Rob Gronkowski’s recent retirement announcement leaves many wondering where he ranks all-time […]