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The Los Angeles Dodgers are placing superstar Clayton Kershaw on the 15-day IL and recalling LHP Garrett Cleavinger in a corresponding move, per Kirsten Watson. Kershaw was diagnosed with SI joint inflammation on Friday. The injury seemingly appeared out of nowhere, as there were no prior reports of the ailment. The official announcement came before […]

The Ben Roethlisberger era in Pittsburgh is over after 18 seasons. Roethlisberger is a future Hall of Fame quarterback who was the face of the Steelers during his time with the organization. But the 40-year old announced his retirement following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 campaign. However, he may not be done helping out the […]

Kyrie Irving and Nike have gone together like peanut butter and jelly over the years. They have worked together since 2014 and have created some of the most profitable and enticing shoes on the market. People from all over have worn Kyrie sneakers ever since the first pair was released. But their partnership may soon […]

Shane McClanahan might just be the filthiest starting pitcher in MLB. Yes, he doesn’t have the popularity of a Walker Buehler or Shohei Ohtani. But this 25-year old left-hander has the tools to win the Cy Young award. The Rays have an ace in their midst which is especially crucial this season given that Tyler […]

The New York Yankees defeated the Chicago White Sox 15-7 in a high-scoring affair. Giancarlo Stanton paced New York with 2 home runs and 6 RBI’s on 3 total hits. The Yankees slugger set the tone for a 15 hit and 15 run performance from the ball club. Stanton discussed what has made the Yankees’ […]

The Dallas Mavericks took care of business at home against the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The Mavs won by a final score of 113-86 in a game that was never in much doubt. Luka Doncic came out on a mission and displayed zero intentions of ever letting Phoenix even […]

Vladimir Tarasenko stepped up when it mattered in the St Louis Blues’ 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. Tarasenko posted 3 goals en route a clutch hat trick which led the Blues to a crucial win. St Louis now leads the series with Minnesota 3-2. Tarasenko reacted to his impressive Game 5 showing. […]

Evan Longoria is set to be activated from the injured list prior to the Giants Wednesday matchup with the Rockies in San Francisco. Longoria injured his finger in late March and was forced to undergo surgery. His timetable was unclear, but there were people around the Giants organization who believed he could be out anywhere from […]

Kyrie Irving’s streams do not disappoint. Irving recently revealed his NBA GOAT pick on a stream, and has discussed his opinions on various topics. However, the Nets’ point guard told a heartwarming story about Kobe Bryant in a recent stream as well. Irving began by asking his viewers if they wanted to hear a story […]

Kyrie Irving is not a fan of the media. He doesn’t always give genuine answers and tends to defer questions. However, Kyrie Irving is brutally honest when it comes to his video game streams. The Nets star point guard has been discussing basketball topics on his streams and sharing controversial takes and opinions on differing […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been all over the news as of late. On Monday, Shohei Ohtani hit his first career grand slam as well as smashing back-to-back home runs with Mike Trout. On Tuesday, Reid Detmers became the youngest Angel to ever throw a no-hitter. But Anthony Rendon accomplished something extremely impressive as well […]

Mike McCarthy spent 13 years with the Green Bay Packers. The veteran head coach, who was fired during the 2018 campaign and later signed with the the Dallas Cowboys prior to 2020, will make his return to Lambeau Field on November 13th. The Cowboys and Packers rivalry is always enticing but McCarthy’s return to Green […]

Reid Detmers tossed an impressive no-hitter on Tuesday night against the Tampa Rays. His outing sparked a reaction from Angels manager Joe Maddon and excited the entire Angels team. However, his no-hitter was almost erased in the 7th inning. The Rays’ Brett Phillips rolled over on a delivery from Detmers and sent a ground ball […]

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Reid Detmers fired a no-hitter on Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays. Detmers became the youngest Angels hurler to toss a no-hitter at just 22 years and 306 days old. The historic performance comes a day after Shohei Ohtani blasted his first career grand slam. The Angels have been keeping things […]

The St Louis Cardinals optioned infielder Paul DeJong to the minor leagues on Tuesday. DeJong is a former All-Star who was expected to play a big role for the Cardinals in 2022 after the team ended up not signing Trevor Story over the offseason. However, the veteran infielder labored to open the season and will […]

Josh Naylor is a talented ball player. But perhaps the greatest attribute he brings to the Cleveland Guardians is his passion. The first baseman/outfielder is always ready to get fired up whether it’s for something he or a teammate accomplished. A video of Josh Naylor’s reaction to his clutch home run against the White Sox […]

The Portland Trail Blazers made a potential franchise-changing move on Tuesday that should please Damian Lillard. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Portland promoted interim GM Joe Cronin to GM: ESPN Sources: The Portland Trail Blazers are promoting Joe Cronin to general manager with a four-year contract. Cronin, interim GM since December, takes over franchise at […]

The Miami Heat are deadlocked at two games apiece with the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Both teams have played a gritty brand of basketball and it has been an exciting series to say the least. However, one Heat player who hasn’t seen much action is Duncan Robinson. Miami coach Erik Spoelstra commented […]

The Heat and 76ers Game 5 bout in Miami just got a bit more interesting, as it was reported on Tuesday that Kyle Lowry is out. Philadelphia bounced back after being down 2-0 by winning Games 3 and 4 at home. Winning on the road in Miami has been difficult for opponents this season, but […]

Charles Oliveira defeated Justin Gaethje over the weekend. However, he had nothing to show for it after being stripped of the title due to missing weight by .5 pounds. Nonetheless, Oliveira is generally considered to be one of the best fighters in the UFC right now. And it is clear that Oliveira views himself in […]

The Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers will square off in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Tuesday. However, their crucial matchup isn’t the only thing people are talking about. Tyler Herro made waves with his rather interesting postgame outfit. But NBA players making fashion statements isn’t exactly a new phenomenon. But Charles Barkley […]

The Angels big bats took care of business in Los Angeles’s 11-3 victory over the Rays. Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout led the charge, as the star-studded duo hit back-to-back homers in the 6th inning. Announcer just called Mike Trout's shot 👀 pic.twitter.com/IwXhS9N76V — Action Network MLB (@ActionNetMLB) May 10, 2022 Back to back bombs for […]

The Cleveland Guardians entered the 9th inning of Monday’s game against the White Sox trailing 8-2. The Guardians were given a 2 percent chance of winning according to baseball savant. Andres Gimenez kicked off the scoring with an opposite field solo home run to make it 8-3. Cleveland then began making some inroads. A few […]

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox finished the 2021 season with identical records and faced off in the AL Wild Card game. Boston won the game and went on to reach the ALCS before ultimately losing to the Astros. The prospect of the Red Sox and Yankees reestablishing their rivalry as two of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the 2022 season with sky high expectations after missing the postseason by just one game in 2021. The Blue Jays re-stocked their roster with All-Star Kevin Gausman, star third baseman Matt Chapman, and more depth to surround their star-studded lineup over the offseason.  The Blue Jays have not dominated the […]

Nikola Jokic won his second consecutive NBA MVP award on Monday. The Nuggets star enjoyed a terrific 2021-2022 campaign that saw him average 27/14/8. He led Denver against all odds to the postseason while keeping the Nuggets out of the play-in tournament despite season long injuries to stars like Jamaal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers finished off a sweep of the Chicago Cubs on Sunday Night Baseball. The final score of 7-1 did not stand out by any means, as Los Angeles cruised to the victory. However, pitcher Walker Buehler joined two Yankees legends in the record books and also set a new MLB record in […]

Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward called Gleyber Torres’s recent walk off home run a little league homer and said it only cleared the fence since Yankee Stadium features a short right field porch. This drew a reaction from both Torres and Aaron Boone. However, it also led to a rather savage response from the Yankees’ […]

Denver Nuggets’ superstar Nikola Jokic has been voted as the 2021-2022 NBA MVP. With the award, Jokic becomes just the 13th player in NBA history to win the award in back-to-back seasons. Jokic finished the year with extremely impressive per game averages of 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds, and 7.9 assists. Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward called out Yankees’ infielder Gleyber Torres for hitting a “little league home run” on his walk-off blast in Sunday’s Yankees victory. Woodward’s comments were in regards to the short right field porch in Yankee Stadium. However, it was a rather unnecessary statement and proved to be a fairly bad look […]

The Dodgers are arguably the most balanced team in MLB and are catching the attention of many. LA features one of the deepest lineups the game has ever seen, a stacked starting rotation, and a sneaky-talented bullpen. But that bullpen is currently without reliever Blake Treinen and the most recent update from manager Dave Robert’s […]

Week 5 of the fantasy baseball season is set to get underway! The season keeps rolling along and I hope you are dominating your fantasy baseball league. Today, we are going to be discussing the best Week 5 starting pitching options. This list will include the best two-start pitching options as well as some good […]

The Atlanta Braves are off to a difficult 2022 campaign following their World Series victory over the Astros from a season ago. Atlanta will likely be fine down the stretch, but it is clear they are in the midst of a World Series hangover in the post-Freddie Freeman era. Teams often struggle out of the […]

The Phoenix Suns got the job done in the first two games of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks. However, neither game was a picture of perfection and there was no shortage of worrisome moments. And the underlying problems that Phoenix overcame in Games 1 and 2 reared themselves in Game 3. The […]

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are officially underway in the NHL and hockey fans are ecstatic. The first round has seen some teams dominate their opponents while other series have proven to be far more competitive. Teams like the Avalanche lead 2-0 while the Panthers and Capitals are all knotted up at one apiece. Another bout […]

MLB’s baseballs are dead. What exactly does that entail? The home run rate is universally down across the league in 2022 compared to 2021 and year’s past. The dead ball expression references the “Dead Ball Era” of the early 1900’s. While 2022’s situation isn’t quite that bad, MLB players and media are taking notice of […]

Charles Oliveira will not be able to compete for the UFC title due to a reason that almost seems made up. Oliveira missed the 155-pound weigh-in limit by half of a pound. He was given an additional hour to lose 0.5 pounds but after being unable to do so, he has officially been stripped of his title. […]

Baker Mayfield is still a Cleveland Brown. Despite all of the discussion, rumors, and drama, Mayfield would suit up for Cleveland if Week 1 started today. However, it does not so Cleveland still has time to deal him away before the season begins. But there is one major dilemma standing in the way of the […]

The Cleveland Browns drafted defensive end Alex Wright with their third round pick out of UAB. Wright was happy for a number of reasons after being selected by Cleveland. First off, his dream of becoming a professional football player in the NFL had become a reality. But secondly, Wright will get to play with one […]