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Caleb Williams, who emerged as a star with USC football, was already expected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Now that the Chicago Bears traded Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a move that leaves them without a true starting quarterback on the roster, Williams going No. 1 overall seems […]

Blake Snell finally signed with a team following a long offseason. Snell, the reigning National League Cy Young winner, recently agreed to a two-year, $62 million contract with the San Francisco Giants in MLB free agency. Snell’s agent Scott Boras and Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi both addressed the media, along with Snell, […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. and the Miami Marlins made a surprising playoff run in 2023. Despite playing in a competitive National League East division, the ball club performed quite well. Chisholm is only 26 years old but has emerged as a leader in Miami, even going as far as to call out former leaders of the […]

Experience is crucial in the NBA playoffs. It is the primary reason why the Dallas Mavericks would benefit from facing a younger team in the 2024 postseason such as the Oklahoma City Thunder. It’s also why veteran teams that have underperformed are still intimidating heading into the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Mavericks defeated the San […]

The San Diego Padres played a quality game against the talented Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Opening Day in the Seoul Series saw San Diego jump out to an early 2-1 lead. Shohei Ohtani and Los Angeles utilized a four-run 8th inning to end up earning a 5-2 victory, however. A Jake Cronenworth glove malfunction […]

The New Orleans Pelicans look like a true contender and Zion Williamson is back. The Western Conference is certainly taking notice of the Pelicans right now. Williamson was fantastic during Tuesday’s 104-91 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, leading New Orleans with 28 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal. He also had a jaw-dropping […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is dealing with a hamstring injury and will miss the Milwaukee Bucks-Boston Celtics clash on Wednesday night as a result, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. It is a pivotal game for Milwaukee, and they will obviously miss their best player. The Bucks will try to step up amid Giannis’ absence […]

What if I told you that new Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow has never earned a Cy Young vote before? Surprised? Well, it is true. Despite the majority of the world considering Glasnow to be one of the best pitchers in the sport, the former Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays hurler hasn’t even […]

Shane Bieber has been named the Cleveland Guardians’ Opening Day starting pitcher for the fifth consecutive season, via Camryn Justice of News 5 Cleveland. According to Zack Meisel of The Athletic, Bieber will become one of only three pitchers in Cleveland baseball history to make five consecutive Opening Day starts. And it’s safe to say […]

After leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 114-104 victory over the Utah Jazz and throwing down an epic dunk over John Collins Monday, Anthony Edwards was added to the injury report before Tuesday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. Edwards is dealing with a left middle finger dislocation/sprain, via Timberwolves PR on X (formerly Twitter). Edwards’ […]

Chase Young and the New Orleans Saints recently agreed to a contract ahead of the 2024 season. Young, 24, is already one of the best defensive players in the league but he still thinks there’s room for improvement, per John DeShazier. “I feel like in every area of my game, I can grow,” Young said. […]

The Chicago Cubs will be an intriguing ball club to follow in 2024. Chicago re-signed Cody Bellinger in MLB free agency, but lost former ace Marcus Stroman to the New York Yankees. Shortstop Dansby Swanson is preparing for his second season in a Cubs uniform. He recently addressed the state of the team with Opening […]

The Dallas Mavericks are playing a quality brand of basketball right now, most recently leaving the Denver Nuggets stunned following Kyrie Irving’s game-winner. Dallas’ 107-105 victory over Denver on Sunday has them now sitting in seventh place in the Western Conference. However, what would be the Mavs’ dream seeding scenario for the 2024 NBA Playoffs? […]

Scott Boras did not have a great offseason. The famous MLB agent is known for getting the best deals for his clients, but that was not necessarily the case for Cody Bellinger, Matt Chapman, and now Blake Snell. All three players entered MLB free agency likely expecting to land lucrative long-term deals. Instead, each player […]

Blake Snell and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a two-year, $62 million contract on Monday night. The deal followed a long free agency for the reigning National League Cy Young winner. Now all eyes will turn to Jordan Montgomery who remains unsigned. The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels were listed as potential […]

After what has seemed like an eternity, Blake Snell has finally landed a contract following his Cy Young 2023 season. Snell and the San Francisco Giants reportedly agreed to a two year, $62 million contract with 2024 Opening Day right around the corner. Jon Heyman of the New York Post initially broke the news. Snell […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a new backup quarterback behind Brock Purdy. San Francisco is reportedly in agreement on a one-year contract with Josh Dobbs according to his agent, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Dobbs had an up-and-down 2024 season. The 29-year-old started the season with the Arizona Cardinals and appeared in eight games. Dobbs, […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout has remained committed to the team despite their struggles. The Angels have not reached the playoffs since 2014, yet Trout has refused to ask for a trade despite various rumors. The rumors mostly stem from people who want to see Trout traded, though, and the Angels star has a […]

The Minnesota Lynx reportedly announced that they will retire former superstar Maya Moore’s No. 23 jersey, per The Sporting News. Moore, one of the greatest WNBA stars of all-time, has inspired many players over the years. Caitlin Clark is among the players who were inspired by Moore. According to The Sporting News, Moore’s number will […]

Kyle Lowry signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on the buyout market in February. Prior to joining the 76ers, though, Josh Hart recently said he tried to pitch the New York Knicks to Lowry, per James Herbert of CBS Sports. “Yeah, I texted his a*s,” Hart said of Lowry. “I told him, ‘Pull up.’ Told him, […]

Former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre made an appearance on Monday at spring training. The legendary ex-leader of the ball club made the slow walk to the mound in the 6th inning to call for a pitching change. The Yankees fans erupted into cheers after seeing Torre take the field, who ultimately called for […]

When will Aaron Judge return to the New York Yankees lineup? It’s a question that’s been asked for a while now, and even manager Aaron Boone hasn’t had the answer, that is until Monday. While speaking with YES Network during Monday’s spring training game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Boone said Judge will return to the […]

The New York Yankees have dealt with injury trouble in spring training. Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge are among New York’s stars who have dealt with injury concerns. Veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu is currently battling a foot ailment as well. Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided an update on LeMahieu’s status Monday on YES Network, via […]

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia suffered an injury scare on Sunday after getting hit by a pitch on his hand. His X-rays were negative but Atlanta still had Arcia undergo an MRI to be safe. On Monday, it was revealed that Arcia did not suffer a fracture, per David O’Brien of The Athletic. O’Brien also […]

Duquesne basketball head coach Keith Dambrot, who coached LeBron James in high school, is reportedly retiring after the 2023-24 season, the team announced. ESPN college basketball insider Jeff Borzello provided an update on Duquesne’s current standing ahead of March Madness. “Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot is retiring after the season,” Borzello wrote on X (formerly […]

Stephen A. Smith of ESPN was asked if Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving or Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are the “scarier” duo following the Dallas Mavericks’ 107-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets Sunday. Smith chose the Mavs star-studded duo, but there is a catch. “I’m gonna go with Kyrie [Irving] and Luka [Doncic] the […]

The Houston Astros received injury updates on starting pitchers Justin Verlander and Jose Urquidy Monday, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. “José Urquidy has a forearm strain and will begin the season on the injured list, Joe Espada said. Asked about the status of Urquidy’s UCL, Espada said the only information he has is that […]

Kyrie Irving found the bottom of the net on an incredible left-handed game-winning shot to give the Dallas Mavericks a 107-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. It was a huge victory for Dallas, as the Mavs are now tied for sixth place in the Western Conference. Irving’s heroics are not anything new, and […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly in agreement with kicker Joey Slye on a one-year contract, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Jaguars have already made a number of moves in NFL free agency as they look to build a Super Bowl contender. Slye, 27, made his NFL debut in 2019 with the Carolina Panthers. […]

Joey Votto recently hit his first home run of spring training after signing with the Toronto Blue Jays. Votto, who hits left-handed, was “ecstatic” after driving the ball over the left-center field fence, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. “I felt like this was the swing I was chasing,” Votto said. “The pull homers are a […]

The Chicago White Sox are preparing for the 2024 season after recently trading ace Dylan Cease to the San Diego Padres. Chicago may have a difficult time competing for a playoff spot in 2024, but they would love to silence their critics and upset the odds. Chicago’s roster unquestionably has uncertainty, but it also features […]

The majority of storylines about Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber primarily referenced trade rumors this past offseason. He’s entering his potential final season in Cleveland before hitting free agency next offseason, and Bieber hasn’t been quite as good in recent years. Still, Bieber features no shortage of potential and he is in a great position […]

Bryce Harper is dealing with a back issue with Opening Day right around the corner. The Philadelphia Phillies aren’t worried, however. Still, it’s never a positive update when a player has missed three consecutive games due to any kind of injury concern. Phillies manager Rob Thomson recently provided an update on Harper, via Jayson Stark […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder by a final score of 126-119 on Thursday. There were some positive takeaways from the game, however, as Dallas displayed they could compete with one of the best teams in the Western Conference despite Luka Doncic’s injury absence. Kyrie Irving was excellent in […]

The Golden State Warriors will play the Los Angeles Lakers on the road Saturday in what projects to be a competitive Western Conference affair. Both teams are dealing with injury concerns heading into the game, however. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are battling injuries for Golden State, while LeBron James and Anthony Davis have also […]

The Seattle Seahawks have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $7 million contract with linebacker Jerome Baker, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Baker, 27, had previously spent his entire career with the Miami Dolphins. He made his NFL debut in 2018 and has continued to take steps forward over the years. Baker recorded a career-high 7.0 […]

Aaron Boone isn’t going to predict when Aaron Judge will return to spring training games anymore. The initial belief was that Judge, who underwent an MRI on his abdominal area last Monday, would play on Saturday. When Judge did not play on Saturday, Boone made his statement about not predicting the timeline any longer, per […]

Luka Doncic missed Thursday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with hamstring soreness. On Saturday, it was revealed that Doncic will be questionable for Sunday’s game with right hamstring soreness against the Denver Nuggets. Luka also practiced on Saturday, which is certainly a positive update. Dante Exum is also listed as questionable with a right […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers might make even more moves following what was a huge offseason? Well, maybe. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman was asked if LA will consider making any more roster additions and he certainly left the door open, per Doug McKain of Dodgers Nation. “In our DNA we can never say […]