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The Texas football program is preparing for the Arch Manning era. The Longhorns are hoping to build a true contender around the quarterback. On Friday, it was reported that Texas landed a former Cal tight end in the college football transfer portal, per Pete Thamel of ESPN. “Former Cal TE Jack Endries has signed with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will play the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their first 2025 postseason series on Saturday. There will be plenty of attention on LeBron James and Luka Doncic headed into the matchup. NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins believes Austin Reaves is the team’s “most important player“, however. “Look, all eyes are gonna […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have reportedly promoted outfielder Chandler Simpson to the big league club, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. “The Tampa Bay Rays are calling up outfielder Chandler Simpson, the fastest man in baseball, sources tell ESPN. Simpson, 24, stole 104 bases in 110 games last year and has eight steals in 17 games […]

During a recent closed-door press conference with no video allowed, Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison consistently justified his decision to trade Luka Doncic by stating three words: “Defense wins championships.” Harrison’s press conference was already questionable enough, as only selected reporters were invited. Meanwhile, his “defense wins championships” comments felt like a jab at […]

SACRAMENTO, CA — The Dallas Mavericks cruised to a 120-106 victory against the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday night. The Mavs clearly had no trouble playing on the road, as Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson led the way. AD and Thompson both proved important points in the win as well. Thompson […]

SACRAMENTO, CA — The Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings are going head-to-head in an NBA Play-In Tournament game on Wednesday night. Earlier in the week, Klay Thompson told reporters that he would give his regular season a “B” grade. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd was asked about Thompson’s grade before the play-in game on Wednesday, […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings will go head-to-head  on Wednesday night in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Sacramento, the No. 9 seed, is hosting Dallas, the No. 10 seed. Anthony Davis is listed on the injury report, so is the Mavs star playing tonight vs. the Kings? Davis has been listed on the injury report […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has continued to find ways to frustrate fans after trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. On Tuesday, Harrison held a bizarre post-Luka Doncic trade press conference that only included selected media members. Additionally, no video was allowed. The press conference was another chapter of what has been […]

Christian Yelich has struggled so far at the plate in 2025. The Milwaukee Brewers former MVP recently addressed his slump, via Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. “It’s a slow start, but I’ve been there before,” Yelich said. “I was telling someone this the other day: Some years it’s like downhill skiing, nice and smooth and easy […]

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis welcomed Paige Bueckers to Dallas after the star guard was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings on Monday night. Another Mavs star, Kyrie Irving, also shared a message for Bueckers on Tuesday, via the Dallas Wings. “Peace Paige,” Irving said. “I just wanted to take the time now to […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow is already a star. Injuries have negatively impacted Glasnow at times in his career, but he’s one of the better hurlers in the game when healthy. The 31-year-old is still looking for ways to improve, however. Glasnow recently explained a change he made to his curveball, via Buster […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison shocked the NBA world by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the most surprising trades in NBA history. The trade shocked not just the NBA world, but the entire sports world overall. Even Doncic was shocked by the news. Harrison has received no shortage […]

ARLINGTON, TX — In New York, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that the Dallas Wings officially selected Paige Bueckers with the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft on Monday night. Meanwhile, the Wings held a WNBA Draft party at their arena in Arlington, TX. It’s safe to say the fans were excited after […]

Paige Bueckers is officially headed to Dallas. On Monday night, the Dallas Wings selected Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft. Bueckers spoke to reporters after being drafted and shared her thoughts on the moment, via theScore on Instagram. “I mean you don’t ever want to assume anything in life,” Bueckers […]

The Dallas Wings officially selected Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft on Monday night. With no shortage of hype surrounding the draft, Dallas Mavericks star — and former No. 1 overall pick — Anthony Davis welcomed Bueckers to Dallas with a message on social media. “What’s up Paige, […]

After months of speculation, the Dallas Wings officially selected UConn women’s basketball guard Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft on Monday night. There were initial questions as to whether or not she would go to the WNBA this year — she had a season of college eligibility remaining […]

A star left-handed pitcher makes his MLB debut with the Chicago White Sox, establishes himself as a star and ends up getting traded to the Boston Red Sox. The pitcher immediately excels in Boston, proving that he can handle the pressure of a big-market. There are two specific pitchers who those two sentences could describe […]

DALLAS — When Klay Thompson joined the Dallas Mavericks last offseason, he was dreaming of winning a championship with his new team. After earning four championships with the Golden State Warriors, Klay was looking to add a fifth with the Mavs. Although he technically still could accomplish his goal, the Mavericks narrowly snuck into the […]

DALLAS — Brandon Williams suffered an injury during the Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies game on Sunday. At the half, the team announced that Williams will not return to the game due to a left oblique strain. Williams’ injury comes just a few days after the Mavericks announced that they had signed the guard to […]

Garrett Crochet has enjoyed plenty of great performances in his career. During a recent media availability, the Boston Red Sox star pitcher revealed the mindset he takes into every start, via Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Spoiler alert: Red Sox fans will absolutely love what Crochet said. “I’m chasing greatness every time I touch the mound,” Crochet […]

Dallas Mavericks stars Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson are among the players who have been ruled out for Sunday’s season finale, per the NBA injury report. The Mavs will be playing in Memphis against the Grizzlies to conclude the regular season. With an NBA Play-In Tournament position already locked up, though, Dallas is proceeding with […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. recently agreed to a $500 million contract extension. The move signals that Toronto is intent on trying to win now as opposed to starting a rebuild. With the ball club looking to build a contending roster around Guerrero, could the Blue Jays trade for Miami Marlins ace […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt is reportedly nearing a return from injury. Schmidt has yet to pitch in 2025, but according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, the pitcher is expected to return on either April 15 or 16. “Clarke Schmidt is set to rejoin the Yankees rotation April 15 or 16 following two […]

The New York  Yankees were defeated 9-1 by the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. The Yankees could not bounce back after going down early. Marcus Stroman lasted just 0.2 innings while surrendering five earned runs. After the game, Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed that Stroman is dealing with a knee concern, via Yankees Videos. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks cruised to a 124-102 victory against the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Anthony Davis had an impressive triple-double, while a number of other Mavs stepped up as well. Klay Thompson, however, only played in just over 18 minutes of action. Thompson was listed as questionable for the game due to a […]

DALLAS — Anthony Davis led the way as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Toronto Raptors 124-102 on Friday night. AD recorded 23 points, 13, rebounds, 10 assists and seven blocks in a triple-double effort (almost a quadruple-double). Dereck Lively II also enjoyed a strong game, finishing with a 10-point, 11-rebound double-double. What has Mavs head […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned a 124-102 victory against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. The Mavs took care of business in their final home game of the 2024-25 regular season. Anthony Davis led the way, recording the first triple-double of his Mavericks career. AD finished the game with 23 points, 13 rebounds, 10 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs will go head-to-head in LA on Friday night. First baseman Freddie Freeman previously re-injured his ankle after a shower “mishap.” The expectation is that Freeman will return on Friday against the Cubs, but is Freeman officially playing tonight? The answer to that question is yes. The Dodgers have […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently tied for first place in the National League East. When it comes to the Phillies’ lineup, stars such as Bryce Harper and Trea Turner often receive most of the attention. After all, Turner is a star and Harper has been one of the best players in the game for a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are fresh off a 112-97 victory against the Dallas Mavericks. Heading into Friday night’s game, however, LeBron James is among the Lakers on the injury report, so is he playing tonight? James is dealing with a left groin strain. With the Lakers looking to hold onto the No. 3 seed in […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson are among the Mavericks listed on the injury report, however. Are the Mavs stars playing tonight vs. the Raptors? Davis continues to deal with a left adductor strain. The Mavericks will need Davis to be as healthy […]

The entire MLB world wants to see Mike Trout stay healthy. The Los Angeles Angels star was once regarded as the best player in the sport, but injuries have limited him in recent seasons. During a recent interview, Trout provided an important update on his early-season status, via Rays reporter Ryan Bass. “I feel great,” […]

The Dallas Wings hold the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Wings will select Paige Bueckers with the pick. Trading the selection is among those potential unforeseen circumstances, but former player and current analyst Rebecca Lobo does not believe the Wings are even receiving many trade calls at the […]

It remains to be seen as to when New York Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton will return from injury. However, how will Stanton’s injury return impact his replacement, Ben Rice? Brendan Kuty of The Athletic addressed the question in a recent article. “The simple answer: The Yankees would continue to cycle Rice through DH at-bats, especially […]

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara has been reinstated from the paternity list ahead of the series against the Washington Nationals, the team announced on Thursday. Additionally, the Marlins optioned right-handed pitcher Valente Bellozo to Triple-A. The Marlins need Alcantara to pitch at a high level this season. The 2022 National League Cy Young Award […]

The World Baseball Classic is set to return in 2026. On Thursday, it was announced that Mark DeRosa will once again manage Team USA, per MLB Network. DeRosa, who has never managed at the MLB level, took the WBC head coaching job for the first time in 2023. He did an admirable job despite Team […]

DALLAS — The Los Angeles Lakers took care of business on Wednesday night, earning a 112-97 win against the Dallas Mavericks. Luka Doncic stole headlines in his return to Dallas after dropping 45 points on his former team. Mahomes greeted his former teammates after the game, and he also took some time to meet with […]

The Denver Nuggets recently fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth. It was a shocking decision given how late in the season the firings were announced, and the Nuggets happen to be a legitimate playoff contender. According to Sam Amick and Tony Jones of The Athletic, the Nuggets may have interest in […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 112-97 victory against his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, on Wednesday night. It was an emotional return to Dallas for Doncic. Yet, he was able to still score 45 points, something that Lakers head coach JJ Redick called “super-human.” JJ Redick says Luka Doncic’s […]