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The Russell Westbrook rumors have run rampant this offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to be looking to trade him… but dealing away his massive contract following a down season is challenging. There were stirrings of a potential deal in the works with the Indiana Pacers. But according to The Athletic’s Bob Kravitz, the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are right in the thick of the National league Wild Card race. After narrowly missing the playoffs in 2021, the Phillies want to make sure they play October baseball in 2022. They have an outside of chance of winning the division, but it appears to be a two-horse race between the Mets […]

Every sports league has faced attendance issues over the past few years. Recovering from 2020, when literally no fans were allowed at games, is a major obstacle. However, MLB continues to struggle with attendance in 2022…and it’s not because of Covid. So what is the underlying reason for baseball’s attendance struggles? The underlying reason for […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has decided to play for Greece this summer, per basketball.realgm.com. Greek basketball fans were hopeful he would play for the national team, but nothing was set in stone. However, Milwaukee Bucks fans may not love the idea of their franchise superstar playing extra games before the season. The Greek National Team is set […]

The San Francisco Giants aren’t the standout team to land Juan Soto. Many expect the Washington Nationals superstar to end up on the New York Yankees or Los Angeles Dodgers. ESPN’s Buster Olney said the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays are strong landing destinations for Soto as well. But can San Francisco put together […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night. And it was safe to say the game did not disappoint. The Giants and Dodgers tend to play competitive baseball against one another given their historic rivalry, and that held true in Game 1 of a four-game series in Los Angeles. For LA, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of baseball’s best teams and have World Series aspirations. They currently hold a comfortable lead in the NL West. Although this team already has talent, they would benefit from making some moves ahead of the 202 MLB trade deadline. They have already been linked to superstars such as Juan […]

Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season is going to be a different one. For some of you, it will span just four days. For others, it will begin this Thursday and go all the way until next Sunday. Typically, we breakdown the best two-start pitchers for the week, but we are not going to […]

It’s been one heck of a week for Nestor Cortes. He kicked it off by watching the Home Run Derby in Los Angeles. Then the New York Yankees star pitcher was mic’d up during his outing in the 2022 MLB All-Star Game that saw him pitch well. And now Nestor Cortes is engaged, per Talkin’ […]

NBA players in today’s generation often get called, “soft.” However, it is typically fans or old-heads who refer to them in this manner. They are quick to call out today’s star-studded generation of players for flopping and complaining about calls. But a current NBA player recently called out LeBron James. New Orleans’ Pelicans big man […]

The New York Yankees and New York Mets are both having strong seasons. The two New York baseball teams haven’t met in a World Series in over 20 years… but that could change in 2022. And Fanduel is providing an excellent betting opportunity for those who believe the Yankees and Mets will meet in the […]

Madden 23 recently released their player ratings and there have been no shortage of reactions. But for the most part, the reactions have been players reacting to their own ratings. However, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons got brutally honest on the ratings for teammate Tony Pollard and Tennessee Titans’ star Derrick Henry. Madden 23’s Twitter […]

Bryce Harper was drafted by the Washington Nationals and spent the first 6 seasons of his career in Washington. He won an MVP and established himself as a star with the ball club. After hitting free agency prior to 2019, Harper signed in Philadelphia with the Phillies. Meanwhile, Washington had another emerging star in their […]

Expansion has been one of the main topics of discussion in the college sports world this summer. Teams have already swapped conferences and more are expected to do so in the near future. We have seen schools such as Oklahoma, Texas, USC, and UCLA already make jumps from one conference to another. The SEC and […]

Juan Soto is expected to be available ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. The Washington Nationals superstar reportedly turned down a massive extension offer from the ball club which has led many to believe he will be traded. Naturally, big market teams such as the Dodgers and Yankees are already linked to him. But […]

Love it or hate it, LIV Golf has taken the golfing world by storm over the past few months. The Saudi-backed league has seen a number of different former PGA stars join its circuit. Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, and Bryson DeChambeau headline the stars who left the PGA and joined LIV Golf. But now, Ryder Cup […]

Jordan Poole is fresh off of a strong 2021-2022 NBA season. He showcased his potential and demonstrated the ability to thrive in the NBA. He averaged over 18.5 points per game during the regular season. He held strong during the playoffs with 17 points per contest. He was also efficient from beyond the arc and […]

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard is underrated. Colts fans understand how talented he is, but Madden 23 gave him just a 90 overall. Granted, a 90 is not bad. But Leonard is arguably the best linebacker in the NFL. 49ers linebacker Fred Warner also shared his top 10 linebackers in the NFL right now. Warner […]

A number of different golfers left the PGA for LIV Golf. Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson are just a few of the big names that joined the Saudi-backed tour. NBC golf commentator David Feherty joined LIV Golf as well. But those people were all in the golf world. Sure, PGA fans were disappointed. However, […]

The Oakland Athletics are struggling in 2022 on the baseball field. However, their field condition has been called into question as well. The Athletics are expected to either move out of Oakland or get a new stadium in Oakland soon. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred recently dropped a brutally honest assessment of the Oakland Coliseum, per Bob […]

Real Madrid is gearing up for a summer tournament on U.S. turf that will see them face high-end clubs such as FC Barcelona and Juventus. But how is this possible? Why is a legendary club such as Real Madrid playing this tournament in the U.S? Real Madrid and NIVEA Men announced a global partnership which is […]

Manny Machado on the New York Yankees? According to Machado, it almost happened. The current San Diego Padres superstar revealed that he believed he was going to be traded to New York in 2018. Instead, Machado was dealt from the Baltimore Orioles to the Los Angeles Dodgers. But Machado told reporters at Dodger Stadium that […]

Houston Texans running back Darius Anderson was charged with burglary with intent to commit assault. He was arrested after breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home. Anderson’s ex-girlfriend said the incident took place on July 15th. According to the police reported obtained by TMZ, Anderson’s ex-girlfriend ran and grabbed a gun after he broke into the home. […]

Juan Soto is MLB’s biggest name at the moment. The outfielder began trending after he reportedly turned down a $440 million dollar extension from the Washington Nationals. This led many to believe that the Nationals will trade him ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. Soto didn’t let the trade rumors get to his head, […]

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have dominated NBA offseason headlines. People want to know where they will play next year but it remains unclear at the moment. However, an entirely new conspiracy has emerged in reference to Durant’s Brooklyn Nets trade request, per realGM. Dave McMenamin of ESPN shared a wild theory about KD’s real motives […]

Madden 23 recently released their overall player ratings. Some players were likely thrilled with the results. For example, Davante Adams is a 99 overall wide receiver. Meanwhile, reigning Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp is a 98. However, others are simply underrated. San Francisco 49ers superstar Deebo Samuel is an 88 overall and isn’t even in […]

Julio Rodriguez is a phenom. Fans of the Seattle Mariners are well aware of his ability. A select few die-hard baseball fans also understand how talent Rodriguez is. But other than that, many people aren’t in the know in reference to this 21-year old rookie. However, he changed all of that on Monday night at […]

The Los Angeles Angels are enduring a disappointing 2022 campaign. After a solid start to the season, LA fell apart and now find themselves near the bottom of the AL West. And on Monday, the Angels placed Mike Trout on the injured list, per Angels beat writer Jeff Fletcher. The #Angels have placed Mike Trout […]

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani is slated as the American League’s leadoff hitter for the 2022 MLB All-Star Game. However, Angels fans received disappointing news from AL manager Dusty Baker on Monday, per Ben Verlander. “The information we received from Shohei Ohtani’s camp is that he wouldn’t start. That’s why we chose Shane (McClanahan).” […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw was announced as the 2022 MLB All-Star Game starter by NL manager Brian Snitker. This decision shocked some people since Sandy Alcantara was expected to get the nod. Even Kershaw admitted that Alcantara or Tony Gonsolin deserved the honor.  “It’s hard because obviously Sandy Alcantara, Tony Gonsolin, you can […]

The starting pitchers for the 2022 MLB All-Star Game were announced on Monday. For the AL, Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan is expected to get the start. And for the NL, Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw is expected be the starting pitcher, per MLB insider Jon Heyman. Kershaw getting the nod is a […]

Arch Manning was destined to be a popular name in the football world despite his 2023 class ranking. The relation to Eli and Peyton Manning automatically makes him stand out as a quarterback. However, he has lived up to the name so far in his young football career and recently committed to Texas. According to […]

Expansion in the college football world has been a trending topic over the past couple of years. UCLA and USC recently went from the Pac-12 to the Big 10 which had fans asking which school may be next to jump ship. However, the SEC is reportedly content with the teams currently in place according to […]

Juan Soto reportedly rejected a $440 million dollar contract extension from the Washington Nationals, per MLB insider Ken Rosenthal. Soto, a 23-year old mega-star, is now rumored to be on the trade block. At the very least, Washington will ‘entertain’ trade proposals for Soto. But they are looking for a proposed deal that blows them away. […]

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah is making quite the name for himself in 2022. The right-hander has emerged as the Blue Jays’ ace following a dominant first-half of the season. His 2.28 ERA and 0.96 WHIP landed him on the AL All-Star team. And his rising star in the league has seen his popularity […]

Juan Soto is reportedly available in trade discussions. This recent news set not only the MLB world on fire, but the entire sports world. Everyone is wondering where the 23-year old superstar might end up. The Washington Nationals have already been linked to a number of teams in reference to a Soto-led trade. MLB insider […]

Russell Westbrook’s future is unclear at the moment. As of now, he is a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. But there are a number of trade rumors in reference to the Lakers’ guard. Most people in the NBA world believe LA would prefer to trade him. But dealing away his massive contract is easier […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are a really, really good baseball team. That much is already known. However, the Washington Nationals are expected to entertain offers for superstar Juan Soto prior to the 2022 MLB trade deadline. And the Dodgers would make sense for a number of reasons. First off, LA’s biggest questions stem from the […]

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is enjoying quite the 2022 season. Goldschmidt was named the National League starting first baseman for the upcoming All-Star game, and he is likely the current NL MVP front-runner. But Goldschmidt added another accomplishment to his magical season on Saturday. In the Cardinals’ game against the Reds, Paul […]