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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 […]

The Chicago Bulls are preparing to play the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. Josh Giddey is among the Bulls dealing with an injury at the moment, though. So is Giddey playing tonight vs. the Spurs? Overall, it has been a difficult season for the Bulls. They hold a 9-13 record heading into Thursday’s game […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to play the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Dallas is beginning to get healthy, as Klay Thompson and Dereck Lively II recently returned from injury and they are not on Thursday’s injury report. However, Naji Marshall has been ruled out for the game due to an illness, per the NBA […]

Following a difficult 3-9 2024 season for Oklahoma State football, the team has made two big coaching changes. According to Max Olson of ESPN, the Cowboys have fired offensive coordinator Kasey Dunn and defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo. “Oklahoma State has fired OC Kasey Dunn and DC Bryan Nardo following the Cowboys’ 3-9 season, a source […]

Roki Sasaki is among the top available pitchers in MLB free agency. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been mentioned as a potential suitor for Sasaki, but baseball/sports reporter Francys Romero recently shared an intriguing update involving the San Diego Padres “Sources: Several industry sources believe the San Diego Padres are in a strong position to […]

Four-star wide receiver Winston Watkins Jr. has reportedly committed to Ole Miss football, per On3 Recruits. Watkins was previously committed to Colorado. Watkins features a high-ceiling as a wide receiver. Ole Miss holds a 9-3 record during the 2024 season, and they are looking to take a step forward in 2025. Perhaps the addition of […]

Oregon football received a massive update on Wednesday. The No. 1 team in the nation is reportedly receiving a commitment from a five-star plus cornerback, per Hayes Fawcett of On3. “BREAKING: Five-Star Plus+ CB Na’eem Offord has Flipped his Commitment from Ohio State to Oregon, he tells me for @on3recruits,” Fawcett wrote on X, formerly […]

The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons will go head-to-head on Wednesday night. However, is Jayson Tatum playing against the Pistons? Tatum (right knee tendinopathy) is on the Celtics’ injury report. His knee injury will certainly be worth keeping an eye on. Tatum has played well in the 2024-25 season so far. In fact, Tatum is […]

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence exited Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans with a head injury after taking a brutal blow from Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, who was suspended three games for the hit. Now, it looks like Lawrence’s season is over after being placed on injured reserve. This move comes after Jaguars head […]

Texas football recently received a crucial boost for their future. According to Eli Lederman of ESPN, Michael Terry III has committed to the Longhorns. He is a two-way player who reportedly selected Texas over Oregon, Nebraska and Texas A&M. Terry has experience as both a receiver and a running back. He will offer versatility for […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is dealing with a calf injury. Green is expected to undergo an MRI on the injury soon. The Warriors forward recently addressed the concern during an episode of The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis. “I’ll be 100% honest, I’m a little afraid to go through what I went […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night. Luka Doncic led the way with 37 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and four steals. Although Doncic enjoyed a strong offensive game, he was most excited about discussing his defense while speaking to reporters after the win. […]

Dallas Wings superstar Arike Ogunbowale has been dominating the WNBA for years. As a result, it was not surprising to see Ogunbowale leave her opponents in shambles during a recent 5v5 run she participated in with basketball content creator Tristan Jass. WNBA All Star COOKS dudes at the gym! 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/wi6gB5PcWI — Tristan Jass (@TristanJass) […]

DALLAS — Klay Thompson is available for Tuesday night’s Memphis Grizzlies-Dallas Mavericks game. Thompson has been dealing with right foot plantar fasciitis but he is expected to play around 20 minutes against the Grizzlies upon his return. Jason Kidd provided an update on Thompson after it was announced that the Mavs star was available for […]

LSU football wide receiver CJ Daniels is reportedly planning to enter the College Football Transfer Portal, per Hayes Fawcett of On3. “BREAKING: LSU WR CJ Daniels plans to enter the Transfer Portal, per his rep (Casey Gunn),” Fawcett wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “The 6’2 205 has totaled 148 Receptions for 2,434 Yards & 21 […]