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Team USA men’s basketball defeated Serbia on Thursday 95-91. The USA did not play up to their expectations but still won the game in the end. Stephen Curry led the team with 36 points in the victory. Curry’s impressive performance certainly caught Kevin Durant’s attention, per ESPN, video via ClutchPoints. “His energy was high… It […]

Team USA women’s basketball defeated Australia on Friday by a final score of 85-64. The win represented the team’s 60th consecutive win at the Olympics. Breanna Stewart, who led Team USA with 16 points and five assists while adding six rebounds, reacted to the 60th consecutive victory. “It’s absolutely incredible,” Stewart said, via Jack Maloney […]

The Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians are set to play a double-header on Friday. Both teams made impactful roster moves before the games, as Cleveland placed starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco on the 15-day IL. The Twins later announced an injury move of their own, as starting pitcher Joe Ryan is also being placed on the […]

The Cleveland Guardians made a plethora of roster moves on Friday. Cleveland placed right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco on the 15-day injured list with a hip strain. They also optioned outfielder Angel Martinez to Triple-A. Additionally, the Guardians recalled outfielder Will Brennan, right-handed pitcher Peter Strzelecki and left-handed pitcher Joey Cantillo, per GuardsInsider. However, Cantillo will […]

Blake Snell was not moved ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline. Teams such as the New York Yankees were hesitant to acquire Snell given his looming contract option after the season. Jon Heyman noted this in a recent article for the New York Post. Additionally, Heyman revealed what he has heard about Snell’s potential […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe was removed from Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels after fouling a ball off his foot. The Yankees announced that Volpe is currently being examined by the head team physician. Volpe exited the game after hitting a Tyler Anderson pitch off his leg in the second inning. The […]

Sources have reportedly revealed the NBA’s Christmas Day schedule for the 2024-25 season, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. A rematch of the 2023-24 Western Conference Finals highlights the day as the Dallas Mavericks will host the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors is another game that will draw […]

Team USA men’s basketball trailed Serbia at halftime on Thursday. Yet, the USA was able to earn a narrow 95-91 victory. LeBron James replicated a historic feat that he had previously accomplished in 2012, via NBAStatGuy on X, formerly Twitter. “LeBron James just recorded the 2nd Triple Double in USA Men’s Basketball Olympic history. The […]

Team Canada’s 2024 Olympic journey did not end how they wanted following their 82-73 loss to France on Tuesday. Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell, who plays for Canada as well, accomplished an incredible feat, however. The Mavs veteran center became the Olympics all-time leader in field goal percentage, per the Dallas Mavericks on X, formerly […]

Dallas Wings president and CEO Greg Bibb met with reporters over Zoom on Thursday. He discussed many different topics, such as the latest injury updates for the Wings. Bibb was also asked about Arike Ogunbowale and her overall impact on the organization. Bibb began by addressing Ogunbowale’s work ethic. He gave her credit for not […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is currently a respected coach in the NBA. Before he was calling plays and setting up rotations on the sideline, Kidd was carving out a career as one of the best point guards to ever play in the league. There is one area of his game that Kidd wishes […]

Team USA is expecting to win the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics. However, they are currently trailing Serbia 54-43 at halftime. There is still time for Team USA to complete the comeback, but this game has certainly not gone according to plan. Regardless of the final outcome, it is safe to say that […]

The Dallas Mavericks announced two roster moves on Thursday. Dallas previously agreed to a contract with Kessler Edwards. The Mavs officially announced the deal on Thursday, as they signed Edwards to a two-way contract. Dallas also requested waivers on Alex Fudge, who was on a two-way deal. Edwards will wear No. 20 for the Mavericks. […]

Storylines around the San Francisco 49ers are currently focusing on Brandon Aiyuk’s future with the team. On Thursday, however, San Francisco added a wide receiver. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports that the 49ers are in agreement with wide receiver Chosen Anderson. San Francisco’s receiver situation currently has uncertainty. The 49ers would likely prefer to […]

Dallas Wings president and CEO Greg Bibb spoke with reporters via Zoom on Thursday. He addressed a number of topics, including the team’s current injury situation. Bibb provided important updates on Satou Sabally, Maddy Siegrist and Jaelyn Brown. 🚨 IMPORTANT WINGS INJURY UPDATES 🚨 Greg Bibb says the Wings expect Jaelyn Brown to return for […]

Dereck Lively II is already displaying signs of becoming a successful coach someday. The Dallas Mavericks 20-year-old center recently attended the Nike Academy and was seen playing against and training young players at the event. Additionally, Lively offered some brutally honest advice to the hoopers, via Lethal Shooter on X, formerly Twitter. Nike Academy 2024!✔️ […]

The New York Yankees are fighting for first place in the American League East. New York currently holds a half-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles in the division. Will Anthony Rizzo play a role for the Yankees down the stretch as the ball club prepares for a postseason push? Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided an […]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson endured an injury scare on Wednesday toward the end of practice. The Packers receiver fell after attempting to catch a pass in the end zone and remained on the ground for a few minutes. Watson was able to walk off the field, however. He provided an update after […]

Germany’s Olympic women’s basketball team was defeated by France on Wednesday 84-71. It was a difficult defeat for Germany, as Satou Sabally and her teammates fell short in a challenging game. Germany guard Alexis Peterson addressed the team’s performance after the loss, via fiba.basketball. “We shot ourselves and this one was on us,” Peterson said. […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings are preparing for the remainder of the 2024 WNBA season. Dallas is looking to finish the campaign on a high note. Satou Sabally’s expected return, as she has played well at the Olympics, well help matters. Will Maddy Siegrist also return immediately after the Olympic break? Siegrist is hoping […]

Brandon Aiyuk’s contract situation has led to rumors of a potential trade. The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver has been linked to teams such as the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers. According to Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle, Aiyuk’s unwillingness to participate in NFL training camp and practice is bothering 49ers head […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Rondale Moore exited practice via a stretcher on Wednesday after suffering an apparent injury, per Falcons reporter Tori McElhaney. “Cart is coming out for Rondale Moore. Loaded on in a stretcher. Don’t want to speculate but didn’t look good. Happened on the other side of the endzone from where the play […]

Kyle Tucker’s injury timeline was previously rather uncertain. The Houston Astros outfielder received a fresh update on Wednesday from general manager Dana Brown, though. “We should get him back sometime this month,” Brown said, via SportsTalk 790. “He’s pretty much pain free & making great progress. He had good activity yesterday in Houston. There’s a […]

Is New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter overrated? Former MLB star Jose Canseco believes he is. “Derek Jeter is the most overrated shortstop in MLB history,” Canseco wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday. Canseco randomly chose a Wednesday morning to throw some serious shade at Jeter. The subject of Jeter being overrated is not […]

The Dallas Wings and Raising Cane’s are in agreement on a multi-year contract. The team announced the news Wednesday, as the Wings became the second WNBA partnership for Raising Cane’s. Early in the 2024 WNBA season, the Chicago Sky and Raising Cane’s agreed to a partnership. Many teams’ broadcasts feature a “play of the game.” […]

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs was reportedly helped off the field after suffering an apparent ankle injury on Wednesday, per Stephen Holder of ESPN. Holder also reports that Downs did not put weight on his lower leg while getting helped off the field. Colts safety Nick Cross reportedly took Downs to the ground during […]

Bryson DeChambeau is one of the best golfers in the world. He also has been quite active on social media and even creates content on YouTube. He has featured golf stars such as Phil Mickelson on the channel. Additionally, DeChambeau recently published a video with former president Donald Trump. It appears that golf legend John […]

The primary storyline from Tuesday night’s Houston Astros-Texas Rangers game was Corey Seager ending Framber Valdez’s no-hit bid with two outs in the 9th inning. Seager hit a two-run home run to spoil Valdez’s chances at throwing a no-hitter. However, Tyler Mahle’s return from injury, and first start with the Rangers, should not be overlooked. […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has received some criticism over the years. Yet, he has found success in Dallas nonetheless. Kidd has led the Mavs to the Western Conference Finals twice in the past three years, and of course guided the team to the NBA Finals during the 2023-24 season. The Mavs are clearly […]

Team France is preparing to play Canada as the 2024 Summer Olympics continue. However, France is reportedly making some big lineup changes. NBA veterans Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier will not start during France’s crucial quarterfinal game against Canada, per Ben Golliver of The Washington Post. Fournier has enjoyed a strong NBA career. He is […]

The Carolina Panthers are preparing for the 2024 NFL preseason. However, the team announced that quarterback Bryce Young will not play in the preseason opener, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Young is looking to take a step forward in 2024. The former No. 1 overall NFL draft pick impressed at times during his rookie season. […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently agreed to a contract with center Jamarion Sharp. Sharp, who is 7’5″, went undrafted during the 2024 NBA Draft but landed an invite to the NBA Summer League with the Mavs. He was the tallest college basketball player during the 2023-24 season. So will Sharp play an impactful role for Dallas […]

Satou Sabally looks like she is in mid-season form despite not playing a single game during the 2024 WNBA season up to this point. Sabally was recovering from offseason shoulder surgery before the Olympic break. She is currently playing for Team Germany at the Olympics and is expected to return to the Dallas Wings rotation […]

It’s been a whirlwind last two years for Simone Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens. Biles is one of the greatest gymnasts ever and returned to competition in 2023 after a three-year break. All Biles did was win the U.S. women’s individual all-around gymnastics title and then led the U.S. women’s team to a win […]

Satou Sabally looks more than ready to make her return to the Dallas Wings following the Olympic break. Sabally, who did not play during the first portion of the 2024 WNBA season after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery, is currently playing for Team Germany at the Olympics. She led Germany to a pivotal 75-64 victory over […]

The Houston Astros have reportedly designated relief pitcher Rafael Montero for assignment, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports that Seth Martinez was also optioned to Triple-A. Both moves create room on the roster for Astros recently added players Yusei Kikuchi and Caleb Ferguson. Kikuchi is a veteran pitcher […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were able to improve their pitching rotation by acquiring Jack Flaherty from the Detroit Tigers ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline. However, did the Dodgers attempt to acquire Flaherty’s former Tigers teammate, Tarik Skubal? According to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times, a source said the Tigers “wouldn’t talk […]

Is Brandon Aiyuk going to sign a contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers? Although the situation is still clouded in uncertainty, Pat McAfee revealed an intriguing update Wednesday on The Pat McAfee Show. We’ve got Brandon Aiyuk dapping up John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan 👀👀#PMSLive #FTTB pic.twitter.com/FGuB0ugWJr — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 31, 2024 […]

The Baltimore Orioles recalled top prospect Jackson Holliday to the big league roster on Tuesday. Holliday rewarded the Orioles by hitting his first-career home run on Wednesday, as the infielder blasted a grand slam in the 5th against against the Toronto Blue Jays. Video via ClutchPoints: JACKSON HOLLIDAY’S FIRST CAREER HOMER IS A GRAND SLAM […]