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The St. Louis Cardinals are enjoying a successful 2022 campaign. With a few superstars and no shortage of reliable veteran presences, this is a team built to make the playoffs. But can St. Louis make a World Series run with their current roster? It’s possible, but the Cardinals would benefit from adding ahead of the […]

The Boston Red Sox labored to open the season. In fact, some even expected the Red Sox to sell ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. However, the Red Sox turned things around now place second in the AL East and are in the Wild Card mix. This is a competitive team that will be […]

The New York Knicks’ intentions with Jalen Brunson were clear as soon as the 2021-2022 season came to an end. There were a significant number of reports that the Knicks were gearing up to offer the guard a substantial contract. However, New York is now under fire for reported tampering, per NBC Sports. The Dallas Mavericks […]

31-year old Trayce Thompson has become an MLB journeyman. After breaking into the league with the Chicago White Sox in 2015, Thompson spent 2016 and 2017 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dodgers fans were excited to see Golden State Warriors’ star Klay Thompson’s brother play for their team. However, Thompson never got things going in […]

The Miami Hurricanes are aiming to build a college football contender in the near future. 5-star offensive lineman recruit Francis Mauigoa committed to the Hurricanes on Monday. His commitment helped Miami move up in the recruiting class rankings, as they now have the number 8 recruiting class in the nation. Offensive lineman tend to get […]

The Milwaukee Brewers lead the NL Central and have serious World Series aspirations in 2022. However, the Brewers should look into aggressively buying ahead the 2022 MLB trade deadline. Their pitching is fantastic, but they would benefit from offensive upgrades. Let’s take a look at the 3 top targets for the Brewers ahead of the […]

Joey Chestnut took the sports world by storm on July 4 by winning his 15th Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. In the USA, the NBA, NFL, and MLB typically dominate sports headlines. But it was Chestnut who received the glory on the Fourth of July. However, Chestnut is making headlines for more than just […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are enjoying a quality 2022 season. However, they also happen to be in MLB’s deepest division. They sit in third place as of this story’s publication as a result. They are only one half of a game behind the Red Sox, but they trail the Yankees by 14 games.  So can […]

The Golden State Warriors are an extremely talented team. The trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green has now won four NBA titles in the past eight seasons. But Golden State has already lost a couple of key role players in 2022 NBA free agency. Both Otto Porter Jr and Gary Payton II […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing a quality brand of baseball despite dealing with various injuries and underperformance from key players. The Dodgers are still one of the World Series favorites, but they would benefit from making a move or two ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. However, what exactly does this Dodgers team […]

The New York Yankees are going to be buyers at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. That much is certain. But what do the Yankees need? What are their main areas of weaknesses? New York’s biggest need stems from the outfield. Although Aaron Judge has been nothing short of elite, players such as Joey Gallo and Aaron […]

Cristiano Ronaldo made waves when he recently requested a trade from Manchester United. The decision is surprising, but not entirely shocking given the state of the club’s roster. Ronaldo stated he wanted to leave should Manchester United receive a satisfactory offer in the transfer window. But for now, Ronaldo remains with the club which leaves […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are fresh off of a miserable season. Their struggles have placed pressure on ownership and the front office to make some moves in order to get the Lakers back into contention. But Lakers owner Jeanie Buss sent out an emotional Tweet late Sunday night referencing Kobe Bryant. Perhaps the stress of […]

The Washington Nationals have expressed an interest in extending superstar Juan Soto. This comes as no surprise given that Soto is just 23-years old and one of MLB’s brightest stars. And you would think their main motivation to sign him long-term would be for that reason. However, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal shared the real money-based […]

The New York Yankees have been MLB’s best team so far in 2022. They have a deep roster that is firing on all cylinders… for the most part. Outfielders Joey Gallo and Aaron Hicks have labored mightily. As a result, the Yankees biggest need at the trade deadline is outfield help. Joey Gallo’s struggles have led […]

The New York Yankees are the best team in baseball. They are well over .500 and hold a commanding lead in the AL East. But New York has World Series aspirations so they don’t want to become complacent. The Yankees are going to be players at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. But what is their […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were forced to hold their breath on Saturday after ace Kevin Gausman was struck by a line drive off the bat of Wander Franco of the Tampa Bay Rays. Gausman immediately fell to the ground writhing in pain. For a team trying to catch the New York Yankees in the AL East, […]

The Phoenix Suns re-signed big man Bismack Biyombo on Saturday, per Chris Haynes and Yahoo Sports. Biyombo, an 11-year NBA veteran, spent his first season in Phoenix with the Suns last year. He averaged just under 6 points and 5 rebounds per contest in 36 games. He could be in line for a bigger role […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant has been the talk of the NBA ever since he requested a trade. Many people are speculating where KD will end up. Rumors are flying with media, fans, and people in the NBA trying to find out which team Durant will be traded to. So it wasn’t all that surprising […]

Week 13 of the 2022 fantasy baseball season is right around the corner! As we enter July, both the MLB season and fantasy seasons are heating up. July is the best time for fantasy baseball since all managers are able to focus mainly on the sport. Basketball is over and football doesn’t start for a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are attempting to build a winning team. OKC features a core of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, and recently drafted big man Chet Holmgren. Despite the brewing potential on this team, they are still a few pieces away from becoming a legitimate contender. However, the Thunder could instantly boost their contention chances […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres have a brewing rivalry. Sure, the Dodgers are longtime rivals with the San Francisco Giants and that still holds true to this day. But the Padres have entered the discussion as well. The Dodgers and Padres are currently in the midst of a four-game series. LA won […]

The Phoenix Suns enjoyed a fantastic 2021-2022 regular season that saw them finish with the NBA’s best overall record. But they suffered a number of injuries in the playoffs and ultimately lost in the West Semifinals. After losing in the NBA Finals the season before, this is a team desperate for a championship. Their desire […]

Kevin Durant surprised many by requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Many teams have already inquired about the superstar since his trade request became public. However, acquiring someone as talented as KD will come at a steep cost. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that the Nets want a young player and 3 or more first […]

Golden State Warriors playoff hero Kevon Looney is returning to the Dubs on a 3-year, $25.5 million dollar deal, per Adrian Wojnarowski. The big man made a name for himself during Golden State’s postseason run and entrenched himself as a Warriors fan-favorite. However, his future was cloudy after the Warriors NBA Finals victory. But the […]

The Atlanta Hawks recently acquired Dejounte Murray from the San Antonio Spurs. Murray emerged as a star during the 2021-2022 campaign and the Hawks certainly noticed. Murray and Trae Young are expected to make for a lethal backcourt duo. Murray commented on leaving San Antonio and joining the Hawks following the trade. “Me personally, I […]

Medical examiners determined late Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died from fentanyl and cocaine usage, per ESPN. Police originally stated that no foul play was suspected. His death on June 21st was determined to be an accident. He was just 26 years old. ESPN shared the Ravens official team statement on Ferguson’s death. “Our priority […]

John Wall officially signed a 2-year, $13.2 million dollar contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. Wall has missed two of the past three seasons, but he is one of the better players in basketball when on the court. He and the Rockets agreed on a mutual buyout of his contract allowing Wall to enter free […]

The Boston Celtics signed veteran three-point threat Danilo Gallinari to a 2-year, $13 million dollar contract on Friday, per David Chinellato. Gallinari was originally traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the San Antonio Spurs in the Dejounte Murray deal. However, the Spurs planned on releasing Gallinari following the trade. ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported Gallinari […]

The Atlanta Hawks signed 25-year old guard Aaron Holiday on Friday, per Shams Charania. Holiday adds an extra layer of depth behind superstar Trae Young and newly acquired Dejounte Murray. Additionally, it helps make up for losing Delon Wright to the Wizards.  Holiday has been in the NBA since 2018. He hasn’t been a standout […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost Jalen Brunson in 2022 NBA Free Agency after the guard inked a deal with the New York Knicks. However, the Mavs signed JaVale McGee to a 3-year, $20 million dollar deal. McGee obviously isn’t the same player as Brunson and this wouldn’t quality as a replacement. But signing a veteran like […]

The New York Knicks swooped in and stole Jalen Brunson from the Dallas Mavericks. New York signed the guard to a 4-year, $104 million dollar deal. Brunson emerged as a star this past season in Dallas and is certainly reaping the rewards. But was this a good move by the Knicks? Grading Knicks signing of […]

Kevin Durant recently requested a trade and many NBA teams are preparing trade packages to acquire the superstar. Many felt as if the Brooklyn Nets were ready to run it back after Kyrie Irving opted into his player option. But it now appears that both Irving and KD are destined to leave Brooklyn via trade. […]

The Texas Longhorns have championship aspirations in 2023. Five-star QB Arch Manning’s decision to attend the university garnered much public attention. According to 247sports.com, Texas recently became the No.2 2023 recruiting class after landing five-star wide receiver Johntay Cook II. Additionally five-star safety Derek Williams recently announced his commitment to the Longhorns. Texas jumped past […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been on the precipice of becoming a legitimate contender for a few years now. However, they haven’t been able to build an NBA Finals-bound roster around Trae Young. The Hawks are looking to acquire Dejounte Murray from the San Antonio Spurs which will obviously help them improve, per Zach Klein. But […]

The free agent market for center DeMarcus Cousins isn’t expected to be grandiose by any means. However, the big man is still just 31 years old and can provide a team with value. He grabbed over 5 rebounds per game in limited minutes with the Denver Nuggets during this past year. He also averaged 9 […]

The Cleveland Browns are preparing for the final decision on Deshaun Watson. Many expect Watson to receive a one-year suspension at the bare minimum. Although Browns fans may be panicking as they await a verdict on Cleveland’s new QB, running back Kareem Hunt is maintaining a calm and collected mindset. The running back shared his […]

The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off of a deep postseason run that saw them come up just short of an NBA Finals berth. Nonetheless, Dallas proved they are a force to be reckoned with in the Western Conference. But the Mavs have some work to do during the offseason. They need to add depth around […]

The Phoenix Suns were the best team in the NBA last year… during the regular season. However, the wheels came off in their Western Conference Semifinals series against the Dallas Mavericks. That series led to a playoff elimination and a feud between head coach Monty Williams and star center Deandre Ayton. Ayton is set to […]