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The Atlanta Braves lost starting pitcher Max Fried to the New York Yankees in MLB free agency. Fried agreed to a $218 million contract with the Yankees after previously spending his entire career in Atlanta. Former Braves star and MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz reacted to Fried joining the Yankees during a recent appearance […]

The Nebraska football program is looking to make moves in the college football transfer portal. However, Nebraska is losing some players to the transfer portal as well. On Thursday, the transfer portal was Nebraska’s friend, though, as the team received a commitment from Williams Nwaneri, per Hayes Fawcett of On3. “BREAKING: Missouri True Freshman Transfer […]

Dylan Cease could be a trade candidate for the San Diego Padres. Why would the competitive Padres consider moving a star hurler like Cease? Well, Cease is going to be a free agent soon and the Padres may look to capitalize on his current value. According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, the Cleveland Guardians and […]

Juan Soto recently agreed to a $765 million contract with the New York Mets. Soto, who spent the 2024 season with the New York Yankees, issued a message to his old team while speaking to reporters on Thursday, via Yankees Videos on X, formerly Twitter. “I want to say thank you,” Soto said. “I actually […]

The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons will play on Thursday night. However, is Jayson Tatum playing in the game? Tatum is among the Celtics listed on Boston’s NBA injury report. He is dealing with right patella tendinopathy. The Celtics are hopeful to have Tatum available, but they will closely monitor his status ahead of tip-off. […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is currently dealing with an ankle injury. So when will Durant return? Kay Adams recently asked Durant if he will play on Friday night against the Utah Jazz during the Suns star’s appearance on Up & Adams. “I don’t know,” Durant responded. “That’s one of those things… As we get […]

Penn State football safety Kevin Winston Jr., who is currently injured, has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, per Adam Schefter. “Penn State captain and All Big-Ten safety Kevin Winston Jr. has declared for the NFL draft. Winston suffered a partially-torn ACL during a Week 2 practice that ended his season. Cowboys head team physician […]

Boise State football quarterback Malachi Nelson is reportedly entering the college football transfer portal, per Pete Thamel of ESPN. “Boise State quarterback Malachi Nelson intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per his manager (Justin J. Giangrande). He’s a former USC QB who was ESPN’s No. 1 overall player in the class of 2023,” Thamel […]

ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania recently shared a Jimmy Butler report involving the Miami Heat star’s agent Bernie Lee. Lee later called Charania out, but Shams responded to Butler’s agent on Thursday while speaking on ESPN, via ClutchPoints. “I 1,000 percent stand by my reporting. It’s fully vetted,” Charania said. “And as a professional, that’s […]

Bill Belichick is set to become the head coach for North Carolina football. Belichick, a legendary NFL coach, surprised many people with his decision. Seth Wickersham of ESPN recently reported that the Chicago Bears’ head coach position was potentially the most intriguing NFL option for Belichick before he decided to commit to North Carolina. “According […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to go head-to-head with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Tuesday night’s game represents a pivotal NBA Cup quarterfinals clash as the Mavs look to defeat the Thunder in Oklahoma City. Injuries, though, will be worth closely monitoring ahead of the game. Jaden Hardy (right ankle sprain) and Maxi Kleber […]

West Virginia basketball was recently dealt an unfortunate injury blow. Tucker DeVries has suffered an upper-body injury, the team announced. “Senior G/F Tucker DeVries will be sidelined indefinitely with an upper body injury,” West Virginia basketball’s post on X, formerly Twitter, stated. Tucker DeVries’ 2024 season with West Virginia DeVries has emerged as one of […]

The Boston Red Sox want pitching. The question is whether or not they will be able to land an ace. Boston has been mentioned as a potential suitor for Max Fried in MLB free agency, but the latest report from Jon Morosi of MLB Network suggests that the Red Sox could attempt to acquire San […]

Max Fried has been linked to a number of different teams in MLB free agency. The former Atlanta Braves star is among the top available free agents. Now that Juan Soto has agreed to a contract with the New York Mets, the attention has shifted to stars such as Fried, Corbin Burnes and Roki Sasaki. […]

There was a time when Mike Trout was considered to be the best player in MLB. He was winning MVPs, making jaw-dropping plays and leading the Los Angeles Angels. Although Trout only has one postseason appearance, his greatness cannot be denied. However, injuries have unfortunately limited Trout in recent years. Angels manager Ron Washington revealed […]

Jimmy Butler trade rumors are beginning to surface, but Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is not concerned. “It’s been our best, most consistent stretch of the season,” Spoelstra said, via Ira Winderman. “So anything else, any other narrative, I don’t care. Nobody should because most of this stuff has just been all like a […]

Rumors are swirling about a possible Jimmy Butler trade. The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly among Butler’s preferred trade destinations, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Butler is from Texas, so he is reportedly open to playing for the Mavs and Houston Rockets. However, the chances of Dallas realistically being able to acquire Butler are slim. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will play the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup on Tuesday night. Dereck Lively II was previously dealing with a knee issue, but the Mavs center is not listed on the injury report. So how is Lively feeling heading into Tuesday’s game? “Great, […]

DALLAS — Chris Paul passed Jason Kidd for second all-time in career assists on Sunday. It was certainly an impressive accomplishment by Paul, who is currently in his first season with the San Antonio Spurs. Kidd, who is currently the head coach for the Dallas Mavericks, addressed Paul passing him on the all-time list after […]

Luka Doncic surpassed Wilt Chamberlain and James Harden for sole possession of seventh place on the all-time triple-doubles list on Saturday night. Doncic recorded 30 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for the triple-double, adding four steals as well in the Dallas Mavericks’ 125-118 victory over the Toronto Raptors. It was a stellar effort from […]

The Baltimore Orioles have emerged as a contender in recent seasons. The Orioles have been linked to starting pitchers in MLB free agency as they hope to take another step forward. According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, however, the Orioles are “reluctant” to try to sign starting pitchers Max Fried, Sean […]

Will the Los Angeles Dodgers trade for Nolan Arenado? The question begins with whether or not the St. Louis Cardinals will even trade the star third baseman. Arenado is set to make a lucrative amount of money through the 2027 season, so the financial element will be a factor. “Rival execs say that if the […]

The Golden State Valkyries had their WNBA Expansion Draft on Friday night. The Valkyries were able to select a number of quality players such as former Indiana Fever center Temi Fagbenle and former Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin. Before the players were announced, however, Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase shared her strategy for the […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Toronto Raptors will go head-to-head on Saturday night. The Raptors are hoping to upset a scorching hot Mavericks team that has won six consecutive games. Injuries could significantly impact the contest, though. The Mavericks are dealing with injury concerns of their own, but Toronto’s injury report is especially uncertain. Jakob Poeltl […]

The Memphis Grizzles are set to play the Boston Celtics on the road on Saturday night. The game could give Marcus Smart an opportunity to play against his former team, but will the Grizzlies guard be available? Smart is dealing with a right ankle sprain. He has been productive when healthy, but injuries have played […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Toronto Raptors on the road in a Saturday night clash. Although Luka Doncic and Klay Thompson have returned from injury, Dallas still has some uncertainty on the injury report. Naji Marshall will remain out due to an illness on Saturday night, while Jaden Hardy is listed as doubtful as […]

The Golden State Valkyries selected 11 players in their WNBA Expansion Draft on Friday night. Temi Fagbenle was among the most notable players selected, while the Valkyries also drafted Kate Martin. Martin joined ESPN after the draft to share her immediate reaction to joining the WNBA expansion team, via espnW. “I’m really excited,” Martin said. […]

The Indiana Fever surprisingly did not protect center Temi Fagbenle ahead of the Golden State Valkyries’ WNBA Expansion Draft. Fagbenle was ultimately selected by the Valkyries in the draft, giving Golden State a reliable veteran. Fagbenle, 32, played in the WNBA from 2017-2019 before returning to the league for the 2024 season. She previously played […]

The Cleveland Guardians and former Cy Young winning starting pitcher Shane Bieber are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $14 million contract, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal also includes a $16 million player option for the 2026 season. Bieber started the 2024 season strong before undergoing Tommy John surgery, and he is expected […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been one of the best players in the NBA over the past decade. At just 30 years old, Giannis has already won two NBA MVP Awards and been selected to eight All-Star teams. The two-time MVP recently admitted that he wants to win the award once again, per Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo […]

The Atlanta Hawks will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Atlanta enters the game with a 12-11 record, while LA is 12-10. It should be an exciting contest, however, is Trae Young playing tonight vs. the Lakers? Young is dealing with right Achilles tendinitis. The Hawks guard played in Atlanta’s 119-104 victory over […]

The Boston Celtics are set to play the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. It projects to be a competitive Eastern Conference affair, but the Celtics received mixed injury updates before the game. According to Tim Bontemps of ESPN, Jayson Tatum is among the Celtics who was initially listed on the injury report who will be […]

Ja Morant was ejected from the Memphis Grizzlies-Sacramento Kings game on Thursday night. Memphis still earned a 115-110 victory, but Morant’s ejection received most of the postgame headlines. The NBA shared a Pool Report interview following the game, and Morant responded with one emoji on X, formerly Twitter. 😂 https://t.co/OnD4Yv36Y8 — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) December […]

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 99-93 on Thursday. Andrew Wiggins, who has been battling an injury concern, was available and ultimately scored 23 points while recording two assists, two steals, and one block. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr provided an update on the situation, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic. “Steve Kerr […]

Hailey Van Lith is playing well with TCU women’s basketball to begin the 2024-25 season. It is clear that Van Lith has found her footing once again following a challenging 2023-24 campaign at LSU. Van Lith emerged as a star with Louisville before transferring to LSU for the 2023-24 season, but she saw a decline […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were obliterated by the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, losing by a final score of 134-93. LA has now dropped three of their past four games overall, and they hold a 12-10 record. So, are the Lakers in trouble? There is plenty of time for the Lakers to bounce back, as […]

The Houston Astros have reportedly made third baseman Alex Bregman a record-setting contract offer. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, a source said the ball club offered Bregman a six-year contract that was worth around $156 million, something that was previously reported as well. Although that would be the most money the Astros have ever […]

The 7-15 Toronto Raptors are looking to upset the 16-5 Oklahoma City Thunder at home on Thursday night. Jakob Poeltl and Gradey Dick are both dealing with injury concerns heading into the contest, though. Most of the headlines surrounding the Raptors this season have centered around players who could be traded. Toronto is likely not […]

The Athletics and starting pitcher Luis Severino reportedly agreed to a $67 million contract on Thursday. The move was surprising, as the A’s are not known for spending lucrative amounts of money in MLB free agency. In fact, the Severino contract instantly became the franchise’s most expensive contract ever, per FOX Sports: MLB. Athletics legend […]