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Aroldis Chapman spent the first six years of his career in Cincinnati with the Reds before ending up with the New York Yankees in 2016. Midway through the season, the Yankees were laboring and traded him to the Chicago Cubs. Despite surrendering a game tying home run to Rajai Davis of the Cleveland Guardians in […]

If you have ever played franchise mode on NBA 2K, you surely did an expansion and moved/added a team to Las Vegas. I know I’ve done that basically each year the new game comes out. However, Vegas adopting an NBA franchise may become a reality in the near future. An LA-based company is reportedly planning […]

The Charlotte Hornets have hovered around .500 all season long. As of this article’s publication, they are ranked ninth in the Eastern Conference and expect to compete in the play-in tournament. However, LaMelo Ball believes that the Hornets are just one piece away from becoming an elite force in the Eastern Conference.  “I ain’t gonna […]

Andrew Miller was arguably the best MLB reliever during the midst of the 2010’s decade. The left-hander made two All-Star teams in 2016 and 2017 and was a crucial piece to the puzzle in leading Cleveland to the 2016 World Series. However, Miller recently announced his retirement after a career that spanned from 2006-2021. The […]

Tiger Woods might actually play in the 2022 Masters. It seemed like a long shot after last year’s devastating car accident, but Tiger has given himself a chance to participate in the historic event through hard work and dedication. Nothing is set in stone though. Nonetheless, PGA superstar Rory Mcllroy shared his thoughts on Woods […]

Cleveland Guardians fans were upset after the team signed only two free agents during the offseason, neither of which would be labeled as stars. However, there may be reason for excitement in Cleveland in the near future. MLB insider Hector Gomez reported on Tuesday that contract extension discussions between Jose Ramirez and the Guardians were […]

Aaron Judge is an All-Star caliber baseball player. He is known for his immense power on the field. But it is his off-the field work and charity that sets him apart as a fan favorite. Judge recently took time out of his extremely busy schedule to gift a cancer survivor with baseball cards. However, they […]

Trevor Bauer is still not participating in Major League Baseball activities as the the league continues to sort out his sexual abuse accusation from last year. Bauer was already cleared of charges from a legal perspective, but MLB could still opt to implement disciplinary action. Bauer has expressed his desire to return to the game, […]

The New York Mets are projected to win over 90 games and seem poised to make their first postseason appearance since 2016. They have most of their stars returning from last season and made a number of significant additions over the offseason.  But winning is the standard in New York and they need to get […]

New York Yankees new star third baseman Josh Donaldson recently revealed a surprising workout that he believes helped him enter camp in excellent shape. Donaldson stated that he played basketball as part of his training during the offseason. Basketball provides plenty of cardio so it makes sense that Donaldson would utilize it to his advantage.  […]

Louisville Women’s Basketball is taking March Madness by storm! For the first portion of the men’s and women’s tournaments, the unprecedented No. 15 St. Peter’s Peacocks and Doug Edert’s mustache stole the show. But with them recently losing to North Carolina, the attention has shifted to the women’s division where Hailey Van Lith and the […]

Detroit Tigers’ 2020 first overall pick Spencer Torkelson is reportedly on the verge of breaking camp with the big league club, per Jon Morosi. Prospect Riley Green is also a candidate to make the roster. Torkelson is 22 and Green is 21 so both are considered as the future of the team.  Torkelson is a […]

Trevor Bauer is continuing his revenge tour against major media outlets. Bauer already filed a lawsuit against Deadspin, and he is now reportedly filing another lawsuit against The Athletic and a reporter by the name of Molly Knight. Bauer made the announcement himself on Twitter.  The former Cy Young award winner was accused of sexual […]

The San Francisco Giants were recently dealt a devastating blow as it was recently announced that third baseman Evan Longoria will require finger surgery, per Bob Nightengale. There is no current timetable for his return.  Longoria is a three-time All-Star who was a key cog in the ignition during the Giants’ 2021 season that saw […]

The 2022 Masters Tournament is right around the corner and set to begin on April 7th. There are certainly plenty of talented golfers expected to participate in the event. However, the odds of Tiger Woods being able to play seemed highly unlikely just a few weeks ago. But Woods is reportedly “exhausting every effort” to […]

Clayton Kershaw is a future Hall of Famer and has been the ace of the Los Angeles Dodgers since emerging as a star in the early 2010’s. He has made the majority of Opening Day starts since then as well, and the only time he did not start Opening Day was due to injury. But […]

The New York Mets will honor the 10th anniversary of their first and only no-hitter in franchise history this season. The plan is to celebrate the occasion during a pregame ceremony prior to their May 31st scheduled game. They will honor the battery mates that teamed up for the no-hitter in pitcher Johan Santana and […]

Seattle Mariners new star outfielder Jesse Winker will be sticking to baseball. Was there really any doubt of him leaving the game? No, but he did try his hand at broadcasting in a recent Spring Training affair. And let’s just say that it did not go according to plan.  Jesse Winker joins the broadcast and […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has led the team back into the playoff conversation following a disappointing beginning to the 2021-2022 NBA season. However, Tatum has apparently been paying attention to more than just basketball, as he recently  took to Twitter to share his reaction the to news of Albert Pujols returning to St. Louis to […]

Albert Pujols recently signed a one-year contract to return to St. Louis. Following the contract becoming official, Pujols also revealed that 2022 would be his final season in the big leagues, per Bob Nightengale. It could be a magical year for the Cardinals as they will feature a number of franchise legends on the roster […]

Chicago White Sox’ manager Tony La Russa has had an interesting beginning to his career in Chicago.  He is a legendary coach who previously managed the White Sox during the first portion of the 1980’s before moving to Oakland from 1986-1995, and St. Louis from ‘95-2011. Following the 2011 campaign with the Cardinals that saw […]

Coach K and Duke are in the Final Four once again! Coach K is in the midst of his final season on the court and passed the legendary John Wooden for most Final Four appearances in Men’s NCAA history with the win. He has undeniably established himself as one of the best coaches in sports history […]

The Brooklyn Nets made a huge statement on Saturday night. Brooklyn took care of business against the first place Heat in Miami, winning by a final score of 110-95. During the rout, Nets center Andre Drummond forced a steal with Brooklyn leading by over 20 points. The play led to a breakaway slam for Drummond, […]

Carlos Correa and the New York Yankees seemed like the perfect fit on paper. Correa was a star shortstop who was destined to command a lot of money and the Yankees like to dish out big money and they needed a shortstop. So when Correa ended up in Minnesota with the Twins, it was quite […]

Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey took a stand for his players on Saturday. Morey replied to Clippers head coach Ty Lue’s controversial comments regarding James Harden and Joel Embiid. Lue recently proclaimed that Embiid and Harden would not be in the top 10 in scoring if their free throw numbers were taken […]

The Los Angeles Angels are a team on the rise but have not seen postseason action since 2014. The team features two of baseball’s brightest stars in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout to go along with a potent offense and promising bullpen. The starting rotation has some question marks, but could end up being good […]

There is no question that the majority of the Atlanta Braves fan base was shaken up by the news of Freddie Freeman leaving the team and joining the Dodgers in Los Angeles. But it won’t be just the fans who miss Freeman in 2022. Shortstop Dansby Swanson shared a hilarious response when asked if he […]

The Chicago White Sox are the favorites to win the American League Central without much question. They feature an elite bullpen, powerful offense, and strong starting rotation. However, the AL Central was far weaker in 2021 than it is expected to be in 2022. Chicago held a commanding 13 game lead over second place Cleveland […]

There is a ton of excitement in Los Angeles as Opening Day draws closer for the Dodgers and the team now has Freddie Freeman on the roster. Freeman has already made a strong impression in LA with a few hits and a home run during Spring Training. But safe to say, the fans are not […]

The St. Peter’s Peacocks shocked the NCAA basketball world on Friday in their upset victory over Purdue. There were plenty of reactions to St. Peter’s huge March Madness win, but Skip Bayless had a very intriguing take on their performance. Bayless, who is known as an overly critical commentator, was actually impressed by the Peacocks.  […]

The St. Peter’s Peacocks shocked the world once again on Friday after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in a nail-biting matchup. The Boilermakers opened as heavy favorites to earn the win but St. Peter’s upset the odds yet again. The Peacocks have already upset Kentucky and Murray State in the tournament. With the win, they became […]

MLB is planning to once again crack down on the use of foreign substances in 2022. Pitchers have been utilizing what is commonly referred to as “sticky stuff” for many years, but the league finally attempted to eliminate it’s usage from the game last season when they routinely had umpires checking pitchers for any kind […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves have dominated the MLB over the past two seasons. They have also developed quite the rivalry during that time. The Dodgers defeated the Braves during the 2020 NLCS and went on to win the World Series, but the Braves got their revenge last year by beating Los Angeles […]

Unless you follow Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer on social media, it has likely been a while since you heard any official updates on his return to baseball. However, MLB Insider Jon Heyman recently shared the following news in regards to Bauer’s potential return to MLB.  “MLB hope is to have a decision on Trevor Bauer’s […]

The New York Yankees could utilize Aroldis Chapman in a different role in 2022. The flame throwing left-hander is not getting demoted, but reporter Bryan Hoch recently reported that New York might opt to use him in lower-leverage situations and match him up with left-handed batters at times this year.  Hoch shared a video on […]

Major League Baseball’s top sleeper MVP candidate is arguably the best current player in the game. However, he also has a very strong argument for most underrated and underappreicated star in the MLB. Mike Trout, Aaron Judge, and Shohei Ohtani all will likely make MVP bids in 2022, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will also be […]

The Cincinnati Reds fans have endured a difficult offseason. The team traded away stars such as Sonny Gray, Jesse Winker, and Eugenio Suarez, as well as watching players like Nick Castellanos sign elsewhere. But the Reds recently somewhat salvaged their offseason by inking outfielder Tommy Pham to a free agent contract. Pham has never made […]

On Thursday, New York athletes will be able to compete at home regardless of vaccination status. This breaking news obviously stood out for Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets since he has only been able to play on the road this season. However, it is a major factor for the Mets and Yankees as well. […]

Despite a disappointing season overall for the New York Knicks, some history recently emerged from a player on the team. Evan Fournier broke the Knicks all-time single season three-point record on Wednesday night in New York’s 121-106 victory over the Hornets. Fournier passed John Starks for the record with his 218th trey of the season. Fournier […]