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The MLB All-Star game is less than a month away and the league just released its first official fan balloting results on MLB.com. Plenty of the usual suspects are in the conversation. The American League features 3 players who have received more than 1 million votes so far. Those players include Aaron Judge, Mike Trout, […]

The NBA offseason is here which means NBA free agency is almost set get underway. There are a number of high-profile names ready to hit the open market. The most discussed free agents are the stars such as Zach LaVine and Deandre Ayton. But it is the under-the-radar free agents who can ultimately help teams […]

Trading Russell Westbrook was always going to be difficult. The point guard is 33-years old and is owed northwards of $47 million in 2022-2023. Additionally, he is coming off of an extremely underwhelming 2021-2022 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. After missing the postseason, the general consensus believes LA is looking to deal Westbrook away. […]

LIV Golf was expected to add multiple names to it’s tour on Tuesday. As expected, Brooks Koepka was announced as the latest golfer to join the Saudi-backed tour. And many expected Collin Morikawa to follow suit after he removed any mention of the PGA Tour from his Twitter bio. Morikawa sent out a strong message […]

Ndamukong Suh has developed a reputation as one of the most reliable defensive tackles in the NFL. Suh has a career that spans 12 years dating back to his rookie season in 2010. Despite some controversial plays during his time in the league, Suh has made a Hall of Fame case for himself. But his […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers legendary quarterback Tom Brady has accomplished more than almost any other athlete in his sport. The superstar QB is a 7-time Super Bowl winner who is considered NFL’s GOAT. However, Brady isn’t what you would call a “dual-threat quarterback.” Dual-threat QB’s possess the ability to run and throw at a high level. […]

Another star golfer is leaving the PGA for LIV Golf. This time, it’s 4-time major champion Brooks Koepka. Koepka, who famously has a rivalry with Bryson DeChambeau, is set to follow in DeChambeau’s footsteps and join the Saudi Arabian-backed tour, per Joe Pompliano, Sky Sports, and The Telegraph.  Koepka was quiet on the issue over […]

Tom Brady is the undisputed GOAT in the NFL. The QB is a 7-time Super Bowl champion, 3-time MVP, and 5-time Super Bowl MVP. Despite all of his accolades, even Brady gets his share of critics. Some athletes opt to ignore the haters, while others get heated and clap back. Meanwhile, Brady used a half-naked […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid was narrowly defeated in the MVP race by Nikola Jokic this year. The two centers went back-and-forth all season long but Jokic ultimately walked away with the award. Nonetheless, Embiid is one of the best players in the NBA. And the league should be on notice after the latest news […]

Miles Bridges broke out in 2021-2022 to the tune of 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists per game for the Charlotte Hornets. LaMelo Ball and Bridges made for a promising duo in Charlotte. However, Bridges is expected to command a max contract in free agency which may deter the Hornets from re-signing him, per […]

Matthew Fitzpatrick pulled off an improbable victory at Brookline to win the US Open over the weekend. He upset the likes of stars such as Rory Mcilroy in the tournament. It was his first major championship and PGA Tour event victory. The 27-year old shared an emotionally honest reaction to his win a day after […]

The Miami Heat suffered a brutal Eastern Conference Finals defeat after entering the postseason as the number one seed. The Heat have not won a championship since the LeBron James era in Miami despite falling just short in 2020 and 2022. Although it has been almost a month since their loss, star Jimmy Butler is […]

MLB’s trouble in the marketing department over the past decade or two is no secret. The league was once the class of the USA sports world, but NBA and NFL have overtaken MLB in popularity. The main difference is marketability. The NFL and NBA have not only produced elite athletes, they have developed celebrity personas […]

The Golden State Warriors recent NBA Finals victory has people reminiscing on their dynasty. The Dubs have now won the championship in four out of the past eight years. However, some NBA experts and players disagree on who the main star was in year’s past.  CJ McCollum recently fired back at Charles Barkley over a […]

The New York Knicks are one of the NBA’s most popular franchises. They also happen to be one of the least successful organizations over the past few years. New York’s inability to win on a consistent basis often has fans dreaming of unrealistic trade scenarios. Perhaps the Knicks could acquire Russell Westbrook this offseason! (It’s […]

The Golden State Warriors are ready to host yet another championship parade. This will be the Dubs’ fourth NBA Finals celebration in the past eight years. At this point, they should be pros at the party circuit. However, it was recently reported that Warriors players will not hold any public speeches nor will there be […]

Week 11 of the fantasy baseball season is right around the corner! Week 10 saw it’s ups and downs with a number of upsets around the league. There were also plenty of quality pitching performances from streamer eligible pitchers. Today, we are taking a look at the top Week 11 fantasy baseball two-start pitcher streamers. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers designated 2-time All-Star Lorenzo Cain for assignment on Saturday. Cain has suffered through a brutal 2022 season and his MLB future is in question. Nonetheless, he played a big role for the Brewers over the past few seasons. Additionally, Cain is known as an excellent teammate and clubhouse presence. Brewers star Christian […]

The Milwaukee Brewers designated OF Lorenzo Cain for assignment on Saturday. Cain, a 2-time All-Star, has struggled mightily so far in 2022. He was slashing just .179/.231/.234 with .465 OPS and 1 home run. Brewers insider Adam McCalvy reported that the decision was mutual between Cain and the Brewers organization. The announcement was made on the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers understand something needs to change following their 2021-2022 disastrous season. But making changes after trading most of their assets away for Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis is no easy task. Nonetheless, LA will make an attempt to be active on the trade market this offseason. NBA podcaster Kevin O’Connor recently reported […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are playing well and find themselves 10 games over .500 as of this story’s publication. However, they are still trailing the New York Yankees by 11 games in the AL East. While they have the Wild Card to fallback on, Toronto would prefer to win the division. But losing Hyun-Jin Ryu, […]

It is Ryan Zimmerman weekend at Nationals Park, as the Washington Nationals are set to retire his No. 11 on Saturday. The event was announced before the season and is finally taking place. It is quite the honor for Zimmerman, who spent all 16 of his big league seasons in D.C. He was a 2-time All-Star […]

President Joe Biden took a fall on Saturday morning. The president was riding a bike near his vacation home in Delaware with his wife and seemed to come to a stop where many supporters were cheering him on. However, he lost balance attempting to get off the bike and fell to the floor. Multiple different […]

Russell Westbrook. That’s probably the first name you thought of when you clicked on this story. For the sake of full disclosure, Russell Westbrook will be included in this article. However, the declining point guard will also be the most difficult player to trade this offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers would need to design the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped a 2-1 extra inning affair against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night. LA now trails the San Diego Padres in the NL West and they have labored during the month of June. Players such as Justin Turner and Max Muncy have underperformed, while Mookie Betts is currently dealing with an […]

The Boston Celtics enjoyed a resurgent 2022 season. Following talk of a rebuild in December, the Celtics completely turned things around and went on to win the Eastern Conference. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum proved that they are one of the best star-studded duos in the NBA. Marcus Smart is an excellent third option. Al […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green hilariously revealed the moment he knew the Warriors were going to defeat the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. And no, it had nothing to do with actual basketball. “I knew we was gonna win the Championship when I landed in Boston and they had a bus called Yankee,” […]

Steve Kerr won his ninth NBA title on Thursday. He won five NBA championships as a player and now has four as a coach. There is no question that the Golden State Warriors coach is making a case for the Hall of Fame. So it came as no surprise when Magic Johnson shouted Kerr out […]

Houston Astros star Justin Verlander has enjoyed a career renaissance in 2022. After undergoing Tommy John surgery almost two years ago and missing the 2021 campaign, his MLB future was in doubt at age 39. But Verlander felt as if he had more left in the tank and opted not to retire. He ultimately re-signed […]

Mike Tyson served up a beating to a fan who was bothering him on a flight earlier this year. The story obviously went viral. However, Tyson hasn’t said much about the incident… until now. The boxing legend told Jimmy Kimmel what led to him losing his cool and punching the fan on an airplane, via […]

A week after reports of Liverpool shutting down a Bayern Munich offer for Sadio Mane surfaced, the two clubs have reportedly agreed on a $42 million dollar transfer for the star, per Bleacher Report. BREAKING: Sadio Mané will join Bayern Munich from Liverpool after the clubs agreed a deal under $42M, per @Plettigoal ⚡ pic.twitter.com/lgk9bISbUB — […]

A Boston-area bar made waves during the NBA Finals with a sign that read, ‘Ayesha Curry can’t cook.’ They intended it as a ploy to get in Golden State Warriors’ star Stephen Curry’s head. Ayesha, Steph’s wife, is known for being a tremendous cook and even has a show on Food Network. However, this Boston bar […]

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals to clinch their fourth championship in the past eight years. There is no question that Golden State features one of the best dynasties of all time. Although the players, fans, and organization are currently celebrating the victory, the front office is already preparing […]

Draymond Green is one of the most outspoken players in the NBA world. Between his consistent trash talk, podcast episodes, and media analysis, the Golden State Warriors’ star is never one to shy away from speaking his mind. Although his teammates have his back, opposing fan bases tend to build up a disdain for Green. […]

The Golden State Warriors are champions once again as the dynasty lives on. They defeated the Boston Celtics on Thursday to clinch their fourth NBA Finals victory in the past eight years. Their core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green have become extremely close over the years. All of them seem to enjoy […]

Indianapolis Colts safety Khari Willis announced his retirement at just age 26. The news is shocking without question, as Willis was expected to play a big role for the Colts this season. However, Willis shared a specific reason for retiring which Tim Tebow and Russell Wilson will surely appreciate. “I have elected to officially retire […]

The Boston Celtics are down 3-2 against the Golden State Warriors leading into Game 6 of the NBA Finals. However, they will have home court advantage for this win or go home affair. Although Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown tend to steal the majority of Celtics headlines, Marcus Smart is one of the most all-around […]

The Los Angeles Angels enjoyed a solid April before crumbling in May and June. Their 14-game losing streak was the talk of MLB for the past few weeks and many are questioning whether they are even a playoff contender. As of this story’s publication, the Angels own an underwhelming 29-34 record and sit in third […]

The Washington Commanders organization remains in shambles. Between the recent name change, alleged inappropriate workplace behavior, and a recent Jack Del Rio $100,000 dollar fine, The Commanders could truly use something to go their way. But they simply can’t catch a break. Owner Dan Snyder is reportedly not attending an upcoming NFL workplace misconduct hearing […]