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DALLAS — Caitlin Clark’s Team USA snub has been a talking point to say the least. Some believe Clark deserved a spot on the Olympic roster while others do not agree. NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed the topic while speaking at an NBA event in Dallas on Thursday. “I wouldn’t say I’m disappointed, but it […]

Dan Hurley recently declined the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching job offer to remain at UConn. As a result, JJ Redick has emerged as a head coaching candidate for the team once again. Redick is expected to interview for the position, but ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst thinks Redick has been interviewing for the job during […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks now trail the Boston Celtics 0-3 in the NBA Finals after dropping Game 3 by a final score of 106-99. Dallas is not prepared to give up, though. Kyrie Irving discussed the Mavericks’ mindset heading into Game 4 and explained what they need to do while using an attention-catching “metaphor.” […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic fouled out with over four minutes remaining in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Dallas cut the deficit down to three points before ultimately losing 106-99. One can only wonder how the outcome may have changed had the Mavs superstar not fouled out. Luka wasn’t pleased about the situation to say […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks jumped out to an early lead before ultimately falling behind by 21 points in the third quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Dallas made things interesting in the fourth quarter, but the Mavs ultimately lost 106-99. Luka Doncic, who fouled out with over four minutes remaining in the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks entered Wednesday’s Game 3 of the NBA Finals trailing the Boston Celtics 0-2. However, both head coaches took some time before the game to share stories about NBA legend Jerry West after “the Logo” passed away on Wednesday. “The Logo, Jerry was a gentleman to everyone,” Kidd said. “He was […]

The Atlanta Braves are staying afloat despite losing stars such as Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider to injuries. Atlanta currently holds a 35-29 record, which is good for second place in the National League East. However, they trail the Philadelphia Phillies by 10 games in the division. Regardless, Atlanta should be able to compete […]

The upcoming UFC 303 fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler is reportedly in question. The June 29th fight may end up not happening. “I know there’s a lot of anxiety, a lot of doubt, and a lot of concern about this because it’s such a big fight,” Ariel Helwani said, via MMA Fighting. “No […]

The Toronto Blue Jays recently agreed to trade infielder Cavan Biggio to the Los Angeles Dodgers after previously designating him for assignment. So what does the move mean for Toronto’s future? Just a few years ago, the Blue Jays core was expected to be among the best in baseball. Former MLB All-Stars’ sons anchored the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks need a scoring boost. Luka Doncic has played well despite battling an injury, but Dallas has not received much scoring production aside from him. Kyrie Irving could turn things around. Perhaps PJ Washington or Derrick Jones Jr. will bounce back. However, one player who could make a difference played in […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is dealing with a thoracic contusion. Doncic has continued to play through injuries for most of the postseason. So is he playing in Game 3 of the NBA Finals? Doncic was initially listed as probable for Game 2 before being downgraded to questionable. Luka ended up playing in the game […]

The Dallas Mavericks trail the Boston Celtics 0-2 heading into Game 3 of the NBA Finals. However, former teammates Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are both listed on the NBA injury report. Doncic is currently probable with a thoracic contusion. The expectation is that he will play, but Dallas will monitor the situation throughout the […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is one of the best players in the NBA. He is still searching for consistency in the 2024 NBA Finals, especially on the offensive end of the floor. Irving is shooting just over 35 percent from the field in the series so far. He has also gone 0-8 from three-point range. […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic’s injury status has received much attention so far during the NBA Finals. He’s been dealing with a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness in addition to a thoracic contusion. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, the Dallas Mavericks star received a pain-killing injection before Game 2 of the NBA Finals. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are down 0-2 in the 2024 NBA Finals. Their offensive struggles, especially three-point shooting, have been a talking point through the first two games of the series. Luka Doncic, though, has played well but has not received much help. So what is Doncic’s message to the Mavericks amid their offensive […]

JJ Redick was mentioned as a potential front-runner for the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching opportunity before Dan Hurley was involved. Hurley ended up turning down LA’s offer and ultimately stayed at UConn. Redick will now surely be linked to the position once again. The opportunity to coach the Lakers will catch his attention. They […]

Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller is expected to draw no shortage of interest ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The A’s don’t have much interest in moving the 25-year-old flame-thrower, per Jim Bowden of The Athletic. Teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles have been mentioned as possible landing destinations for Miller. […]

New York Yankees star Juan Soto is returning to the lineup. Soto suffered an injury scare on Thursday. The outfielder was dealing with an arm injury, but fortunately he dodged a serious issue. According to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, Soto is set to return to the lineup and DH against the Kansas City Royals […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to lead the National League West. LA currently holds an eight-game lead over the second place San Diego Padres. The Dodgers are cruising in the division despite important players such as Bobby Miller, Clayton Kershaw, and others out due to injuries. Miller is nearing a return, however. Miller performed fairly […]

Everyone seems to have an opinion on Caitlin Clark being snubbed from Team USA. And those opinions have often been quite passionate whether they agree with the decision or not. Dan Patrick recently shared his opinion on the matter. He expressed the belief that if any player should be upset about being snubbed it is […]

The Philadelphia Phillies currently hold one of the best records in baseball while the Houston Astros are six games under .500. The two teams may not have an opportunity for a 2022 World Series rematch in the ’24 Fall Classic unless Houston turns things around, but they could agree to a deal before the MLB […]

The Houston Astros have consistently been one of the best teams in MLB over the past few years. In 2024, though, the Astros are struggling. Houston currently owns a 30-36 record and they are on track to sell at the trade deadline barring a resurgence over the next month. As a result, players such as […]

Darren Waller, who most recently played for the New York Giants, announced his retirement on Sunday. Waller’s decision surprised a number of fans since he is only 31 years old. So what led to the Pro Bowler’s retirement decision? Waller shared a video on YouTube where he revealed a frightening health situation that occurred in […]

ARLINGTON, TX — It required two overtime periods, but the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Dallas Wings 97-90 on Sunday. The Wings had opportunities to clinch the victory but fell short in the end. It was a frustrating defeat, as the Wings fell to 3-7 overall. “It’s always tough when you play a close game like […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost 105-98 on Sunday in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. As a result, the Boston Celtics now hold a 2-0 series lead. Kyrie Irving has struggled so far in the series, and Dallas needs him to bounce back as soon as possible. Irving shot just 7-for-18 from the field and 0-for-3 […]

The Dallas Mavericks dropped Game 2 of the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics 105-98 on Sunday. The Mavs will now head back to Dallas trailing 0-2 in the series. Sunday’s affair was a frustrating loss. The Mavs had opportunities to take a lead and run with it but they could not find enough consistency […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings and Phoenix Mercury are set to play on Sunday afternoon. However, the game itself was not the only talking point before tip-off. Wings superstar Arike Ogunbowale was recently left off the Team USA Olympics roster, something that Wings head coach Latricia Trammell addressed before Sunday’s game. “I don’t like […]

The Dallas Mavericks will enter Game 2 of the NBA Finals trailing the Boston Celtics 1-0. Injuries are not expected to play a major role in Game 2, as only one player is listed on the NBA injury report between both teams. That player, however, is Luka Doncic. Doncic has been listed on the injury […]

The 2024 NBA Finals features a number of intriguing storylines. Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd might have sparked another topic of debate on Saturday after claiming that Jaylen Brown is the “best player” on the Boston Celtics, via NBA TV. “Well Jaylen is their best player,” Kidd said while speaking to reporters. “Just looking […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost 107-89 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics. Boston was seemingly in control for most of the game. The Mavs are still afloat in the series but need to make some adjustments. The Celtics were able to receive far too many open looks. The Mavs, meanwhile, were […]

The Dallas Wings lost 81-72 against the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night in LA. Dallas fell to 3-6 with the defeat. Wings star Arike Ogunbowale led the team with 22 points, four assists, and four steals, and she issued a “locked in” message to Dallas after the disappointing contest. “We just gotta be more […]

The 2024 WNBA rookie class has received no shortage of attention. Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese were two of the most popular players in college, and that has continued into the WNBA. Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale recently addressed the rookie class and how their initial WNBA experience compares to her rookie season. “I would […]

Tim Anderson will not play in Friday’s Cleveland Guardians-Miami Marlins game after being placed on the bereavement list, the team announced. So why is this Marlins-Guardians game notable anyway? Well, it isn’t because it’s a rematch of the 1997 World Series (although some fans may tune in purely for that reason). Anderson played for the […]

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate since last year. With the Miami Marlins struggling in 2024, Luzardo is expected to be a popular candidate to be moved ahead of the trade deadline. Robert Murray of FanSided reports that the New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, and Baltimore Orioles […]

The Chicago White Sox’s 2024 season has been a forgettable one up to this point. Not only have injuries been a concern, but Chicago has the worst record in MLB with an ugly 15-48 mark. They have also dropped 14 games in a row as of this story’s writing. The good news, which any good […]

The Boston Red Sox are hovering around the .500 mark. The odds of Boston making a run at the American League East division title are slim, but Boston could still make an American League Wild Card push. Boston is close to getting an important player back from injury amid their goal of climbing up the […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 107-89 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals by the Boston Celtics. Although it is not time to panic, Dallas needs to make some adjustments. JJ Redick, who knows the game of basketball well and is even a current head coaching candidate for the Los Angeles Lakers, revealed an adjustment […]

Is JJ Redick still a candidate for the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching job? It was not long ago when it appeared that Redick was the favorite for the position. A report later surfaced that said the Lakers are pursuing UConn men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley. Although it appears that Hurley is the favorite […]

New York Yankees star Juan Soto endured an injury scare on Thursday night against the Minnesota Twins. New York ultimately earned an 8-5 win, but that was the last thing on Yankees fans’ minds after the game. Soto exited with forearm discomfort. He will undergo further evaluation on Friday. Soto provided an update after the […]