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DALLAS — Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving both did not practice on Tuesday, however, Irving returned to practice on Wednesday. Doncic, though, remained out, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd told reporters Wednesday. Irving was dealing with a shoulder concern but it appears likely that he will play given his practice status on Wednesday. Doncic’s status […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder will go head-to-head in the NBA Cup Finals on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. It projects to be a competitive affair, but Milwaukee has multiple injury concerns to monitor. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are among the Bucks dealing with injuries heading into Tuesday’s game. Lillard is listed […]

Cody Bellinger is finally headed to New York. After years of the former MVP being linked to the New York Yankees, Bellinger has been traded from the Chicago Cubs to the Yankees in a big move. Bellinger getting traded is not especially surprising. Rumors picked up steam after the Cubs acquired Kyle Tucker, who is […]

The New York Yankees recently acquired star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers in a massive trade. Williams was linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers before the Yankees-Brewers trade came to fruition. The former Brewers closer made a shocking admission about the Dodgers while speaking to reporters on a Zoom call Tuesday, via Jorge […]

Aaron Rodgers is happy to be playing with Davante Adams once again. Rodgers and Adams emerged as one of the best quarterback-wide receiver duos in the NFL during their time together with the Green Bay Packers. The two have joined forces once again with the New York Jets, as the Jets acquired Adams from the […]

Dave Roberts recently said the Los Angeles Dodgers were “close” to re-signing outfielder Teoscar Hernandez in MLB free agency. A recent report from MLB insider Hector Gomez suggests LA is dealing with heavy competition amid their pursuit of a reunion with Hernandez, though. “Star outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is looking for a 3-year deal,” Gomez wrote […]

Stephen A. Smith has an attention-catching message for Joel Embiid. The ESPN analyst said the Philadelphia 76ers star is on the verge of drawing Ben Simmons comparisons. Smith made the comments on ESPN First Take, via ClutchPoints. “Let me say this to Joel Embiid in all seriousness… You’re about a tad bit away from being […]

Anthony Santander, who hit 44 home runs and was selected to the All-Star game in 2024 with the Baltimore Orioles, is being linked to a number of teams in MLB free agency. In fact, Santander is reportedly still connected to three teams while three other ball clubs were mentioned as possible suitors. The New York […]

The Boston Red Sox acquired starting pitcher Garrett Crochet in a trade to bolster their rotation, but they may not be done adding pitching this offseason. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com recently named the Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles as potential fits for Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo. Seattle needs offensive help and Castillo has […]

Conor McGregor made a massive announcement on Tuesday. McGregor shared a post on X, formerly Twitter, announcing an upcoming fight with Logan Paul. “The rumors of a bout with topurio are false,” McGregor wrote. “I am in preliminary agreements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India. I have […]

Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to a 143-133 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. Doncic enjoyed a tremendous performance, scoring 45 points to go along with 13 assists, 11 rebounds, three steals and two blocks. Dallas improved to 9-0 when Luka records a 40-point triple-double. According to StatMuse, Michael Jordan is […]

DALLAS — PJ Washington has established himself as one of the better players on the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas is simply a better team when he is on the floor. He has played well on the offensive end of the floor for the most part, but Washington’s all-around game is what makes him such an impactful […]

The Golden State Warriors are set to host the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night. However, Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins are among the Warriors listed on the NBA injury report. Curry (right cervical facet inflammation) and Wiggins (right adductor tightness) are both listed as questionable. Gui Santos (G League) is also questionable, while De’Anthony Melton […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is in the middle of another strong season. The 32-year-old superstar has helped the Dallas Mavericks begin the 2024-25 campaign with a 16-9 record. Jason Kidd and PJ Washington both had nothing but positive things to say about Kyrie while speaking to reporters after practice on Saturday. Kidd and Washington were […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will be without multiple players for Sunday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. Naji Marshall, who is dealing with an illness, has been ruled out, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd told reporters on Saturday after practice. Additionally, Kidd said Jaden Hardy (ankle) and Maxi Kleber (illness) are out. It is […]

The Atlanta Hawks are dealing with no shortage of injury uncertainty heading into Saturday’s NBA Cup game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Although the Bucks have some injury questions of their own, the Hawks currently have five players listed as questionable and three players listed as probable, per the NBA injury report. Trae Young is among […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will play the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Cup Semifinals on Saturday in Las Vegas. Milwaukee is looking to advance to the Finals, but will two of their best players be available for the game? Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton are both listed on the NBA injury report. Antetokounmpo is dealing with […]

Notre Dame women’s basketball defeated UConn 79-68 on Thursday night. Paige Bueckers attempted to help UConn remain undefeated, but Notre Dame ultimately earned the victory. Hannah Hidalgo led the way for Notre Dame, scoring 29 points to go along with 10 rebounds and eight assists. Hidalgo was asked if there is a rivalry between UConn […]

Tyler Glasnow believes Clayton Kershaw will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kershaw declined his player option for the 2025 season following the Dodgers’ World Series victory. The expectation is that he will return to the ball club, but nothing is guaranteed at the moment. Glasnow shared his thoughts on the situation during a recent […]

Naji Marshall has played a big role for the Dallas Mavericks during the 2024-25 NBA season. Marshall, however, has been dealing with an illness. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said Marshall did not practice on Friday, and Marshall shared an update on X, formerly Twitter later in the day. “It’s a crazy bug out here […]

It is difficult to call an offseason in which a team loses Juan Soto successful. However, the New York Yankees are trying their best to make this offseason a memorable one despite Soto’s decision to sign with the New York Mets. The Yankees recently signed Max Fried to a $218 million contract before acquiring Devin […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 118-104 by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. PJ Washington did not play due to an illness, and the Mavs struggled without him. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd told reporters that Washington returned to practice on Friday, an encouraging sign for his potential availability on Sunday against the […]

DALLAS — Klay Thompson has endured a fairly inconsistent first season with the Dallas Mavericks. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd still believes that Thompson is the “perfect fit” for what Dallas needs, though. Jason Kidd on Klay Thompson: “His fit is perfect for what we need.”#MFFL pic.twitter.com/G92nIsYo2t — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) December 13, 2024 “His […]

UConn women’s basketball was defeated by Notre Dame on Thursday night, losing by a final score of 79-68. UConn certainly felt the impact of Azzi Fudd’s injury absence. Paige Bueckers did more than enough to help her team win on Thursday, but UConn still fell short in the end. Bueckers scored 25 points in the […]

The 12-1 Kansas City Chiefs have already clinched a postseason spot. They still have a few games remaining in the regular season, however, and there is a chance that Marquise Brown, or Hollywood Brown as some know him, may return before the regular season comes to an end, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. “Sources: […]

The Chicago White Sox recently agreed to trade Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox. Crochet had been mentioned in trade rumors over the past year before finally getting dealt to Boston. Chicago struggled mightily in 2024 en route to an all-time bad season, and Crochet addressed the White Sox’s forgettable campaign after the trade […]

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 […]