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On Saturday night, the Dallas Mavericks hosted the Sacramento Kings. Prior to the game, Kings head coach Mike Brown was of course asked about Luka Doncic following the Mavs star’s incredible 73-point effort against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. However, Brown also shared his thoughts on Dallas’ up-and-coming center Dereck Lively II. “He’s been great. […]

What if I told you the Detroit Tigers don’t just have a potential ace in their rotation, but a pitcher who can realistically win the American League Cy Young award in 2024? And no, I’m not talking about veterans Kenta Maeda or Jack Flaherty, who were both added this offseason. Rather, Tarik Skubal features superstar […]

If you are a fan of MLB, you have undoubtedly heard rumors about a potential Dylan Cease trade. Cease, a 28-year-old pitcher who features a Cy Young-ceiling and has two years of team control remaining, is still with the Chicago White Sox as of this story’s writing, however. White Sox manager Pedro Grifol recently named […]

Hector Neris has reportedly agreed to a one-year, $9 million contract with the Chicago Cubs, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Passan provided further details of the deal, including an option for 2025. “Right-handed reliever Hector Neris and the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a one-year, $9 million contract that includes an option for 2025, […]

The Texas Rangers and outfielder Travis Jankowski are reportedly in agreement on a one-year contract, per general manager Chris Young with MLB reporting the news. Jankowski, who spent the 2023 season in Texas, is set to make $1.7 million in 2024 with performance bonuses attached to the contract, Buster Olney of ESPN reports. Jankowski, 32, […]

The Kansas City Royals and former All-Star Adam Frazier are reportedly in agreement on a one-year contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Frazier signing continues a rather aggressive free agency for a Royals team that has been stuck in a rebuild over the past few seasons. They have also made moves […]

The Orlando Magic have gone just 7-15 over the course of their past 22 games, per Jason Beede of Sentinel Sports and the Orlando Sentinel. Orlando is looking to get back on track following a strong start to the 2023-24 season. Magic star Paolo Banchero issued a message to the team amid the slump, via […]

With the Kansas City Chiefs set to battle the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game, running back Isiah Pacheco’s status remains in question. However, Pacheco is reportedly expected to play in the game despite missing several practices during the week, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. “Isiah Pacheco, the best running back on the […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, per the NBA injury report. Irving, who is dealing with a right thumb sprain, was originally listed as questionable for Friday’s contest in Atlanta. In addition to Irving, Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell are also out with injuries. Irving […]

Will the Los Angeles Lakers make a big splash ahead of the NBA trade deadline? According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, Los Angeles has made the “most aggressive known bid” for Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray. The Lakers are currently 23-23 and in ninth place in the Western Conference. LA expects to make a […]

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes, who played with the Golden State Warriors from the 2012-13 season through the 2015-16 campaign, scored a career-high 39 points against his former team on Thursday, via the NBA on YouTube. Barnes addressed his performance against the Warriors after the game, via NBA on ESPN. “It feels good,” Barnes said. […]

The Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers reportedly agreed to a trade on Friday. Atlanta is receiving outfielder JP Martinez in the deal, per Francys Romero of MLB. In return, Texas will receive minor league pitcher Tyler Owens, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. This is not a headline-stealing deal by any means but it does […]

Kristaps Porzingis suffered an apparent injury during the Boston Celtics’ 143-100 victory on Thursday. Porzingis later provided an update on his injury, via Jay King of The Athletic. “It kind of got me pretty good in the moment,” Porzingis said. “But I’m feeling pretty good now.” Porzingis added that he rolled his ankle after landing […]

Cooper Flagg is a 17-year-old exciting basketball prospect who features an immensely high ceiling. Flagg is already catching the attention of NBA players, including Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum. “He’s probably ahead of me [at this age],” Tatum said of Flagg, via Chad Finn of The Boston Globe. “I wasn’t nearly as athletic when I […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 132-109 by the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night at home. Although the game was a disappointing one for Dallas, the primary storyline that emerged from the contest was Luka Doncic’s decision to ask for a heckling fan to be ejected. On Thursday, Doncic was selected to the All-Star team as […]

Draymond Green and Chris Paul now appear to have a good relationship. In fact, Paul admitted that he did not want to be traded to the Golden State Warriors if Green did not re-sign. Green and Paul used to not exactly get along, however. During Paul’s appearance on The Draymond Green Show, Green revealed something […]

Chris Paul was traded to the Golden State Warriors before the 2023-24 season. Paul, however, admitted that Draymond Green played a pivotal role in his desire to join Golden State, via The Draymond Green Show on Bleacher Report. “People wouldn’t even know this, except for my family, I told them I don’t want to come […]

If you can win a PGA Tour event, you are probably capable of becoming a professional golfer. Sure enough, Nick Dunlap, who recently won the American Express, is turning pro, per Chase Goodbread of The Tuscaloosa News. “UA sophomore golfer Nick Dunlap, after winning the AmEx tourney on Sunday to become the youngest amateur to […]

The Milwaukee Brewers reportedly agreed to a minor-league contract with former Boston Red Sox infielder Christian Arroyo, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Robert Murray of FanSided reports that the deal is worth $1.5 million and has $500 thousand in incentives. Milwaukee is fresh off a division title and recently signed former Philadelphia Phillies slugger Rhys […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been mentioned as a potential trade destination for Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease. Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery are also still available in MLB free agency. The Orioles would benefit from pitching help, and there are options. Another pitcher in free agency who Baltimore is reportedly interested in is […]

Bill Belichick has seemingly been the favorite to land the Atlanta Falcons head coaching gig ever since he and the New England Patriots parted ways. With Jim Harbaugh not in the conversation anymore after accepting the Los Angeles Chargers job, Belichick’s chances of heading to Atlanta would have likely increased. According to Adam Schefter of […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns will go head-to-head on Wednesday night. Dallas has some injury uncertainty heading into the game, however. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are among the Mavericks players listed on the injury report. The Mavs were most recently defeated by the Boston Celtics on Monday. Dallas is looking to bounce back […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already enjoyed one heck of an offseason. Signing superstar Shohei Ohtani would have been more than enough for most teams, but LA also signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto and traded for Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot. Los Angeles has made other impactful moves as well, and this team is set up to […]

Most players and fans were excited about the recent Baseball Hall of Fame announcement. Adrian Beltre and Joe Mauer were elected to Cooperstown in their first years on the ballot, while Todd Helton also earned the honor in his sixth year. Of course, there were some snubs (Gary Sheffield, Billy Wagner) as well. One player […]

Victor Wembanyama has impressed during his rookie season despite the San Antonio Spurs’ struggles. Wembanyama is accomplishing feats that haven’t been seen before in the NBA. Former NBA All-Star Kevin Garnett shared his thoughts on Wembanyama during a recent episode of All the Smoke Productions, via ClutchPoints. “When you come in and start doing s**t […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to fire Adrian Griffin after just 43 games was shocking. Milwaukee then hired Doc Rivers as Griffin’s replacement in another surprising move. JJ Redick, who played for Rivers during his career, issued an NSFW shocked reaction to Milwaukee’s move. “This is f***ing insane what’s happening,” Redick said on The Old Man […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly replacing recently fired head coach Adrian Griffin with Doc Rivers. Rivers adds stability as a veteran head coach, but he has endured struggles in the playoffs. While speaking on ESPN First Take, Stephen A. Smith made a bold prediction in reference to Rivers’ coaching future if he fails to win […]

The Utah Jazz have played a much better brand of basketball as the 2023-24 season has continued. Still, Utah may opt to trade some of their key players for younger talent/draft picks. If Utah decides to trade Jordan Clarkson, the New York Knicks are the favorite to acquire him, per Betonline. New York’s odds to […]

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco did not practice on Wednesday. Pacheco’s toe injury is “getting better” according to head coach Andy Reid though, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The 24-year-old running back has played a pivotal role in the Chiefs’ offense during the 2023 season. Kansas City has utilized the rushing attack […]

Taylor Swift is apparently a big fan of Jason Kelce. Jason attended the Kansas City Chiefs-Buffalo Bills game to support his brother Travis Kelce, who of course is romantically involved with Swift. Jason made quite the impression after going shirtless while watching the game. Travis Kelce revealed what Swift thought of Jason during the latest […]

The Detroit Pistons will battle the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Pistons star Cade Cunningham has been dealing with a knee injury, however. The Pistons are just 4-39 during the 2023-24 season. Charlotte has not exactly played great basketball either, as they will enter Wednesday’s game with a 10-31 record. There will be an opportunity […]

The Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 27-24 in their recent playoff clash. Chiefs receiver Mecole Hardman had a costly fumble in the game, however. Tight end Travis Kelce is taking responsibility for the fumble, though, something he admitted to during the latest edition of New Heights, presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment. […]

Ryan and Ashley Smith, owners of the Utah Jazz, reportedly submitted a bid to bring an NHL team to the state, per Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. Rumors have swirled about an NHL team potentially being added in Utah. Up to this point, though, nothing has come to fruition. Even with this bid […]

The San Francisco 49ers will play the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. For a second consecutive season, San Francisco is one game away from reaching the Super Bowl. 49ers fans are surely wondering if star receiver Deebo Samuel, who is dealing with a shoulder injury, will be available for the game. […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Boston Celtics 119-110 on Monday night. Despite the loss, Luka Doncic recorded a triple-double with 33 points, 18 rebounds, and 13 assists. Doncic now has 38 career 30-point triple-doubles, ultimately surpassing LeBron James for third all-time in career 30-point triple-doubles. Doncic’s performance was impressive, at least by most […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Dallas has four players listed on the injury report, including Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. #Mavericks injury report for Suns game tomorrow: Luka Doncic (low back tightness) – questionable Kyrie Irving (right thumb sprain) – questionable Dante Exum (right plantar fascia sprain) – questionable […]

At 39 years old, LeBron James is still performing at an All-Star level. But could James, who has a player option for the 2024-25 season, end up leaving the Los Angeles Lakers? The Lakers have reportedly not spoken to LeBron’s representatives about his plans moving forward, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. LeBron’s son Bronny James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were previously mentioned as a potential trade suitor for Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine. However, that does not seem to be the case anymore, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls is not considered an option at this point, team and league sources told ESPN,” McMenamin wrote. […]

Cam Newton isn’t opposed to returning to the NFL, but he would only want to play for one team: The Atlanta Falcons. The former MVP made the admission on Good Morning Football. “It’s not even three, it’s just really one. Me having a family now, it’s always been about family and I don’t see myself […]