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The New York Mets and outfielder Ben Gamel are reportedly in agreement on a minor-league contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Mets announced that Gamel’s contract includes an invite to spring training. The signing continues a trend of depth additions for New York. It’s been a relatively quiet offseason for the […]

Will Sabrina Ionescu be able to upset the greatest three-point shooter of all-time? Ionescu is set to battle Stephen Curry in a three-point competition during NBA All-Star Weekend. Although Curry is the favorite, Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is “pulling for” Ionescu. “Two incredible shooters, incredible players really. I don’t want to disrespect their craft […]

Miami Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. is set to join Jaylen Brown, Mac McClung, and Jacob Toppin in the 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Jaquez hinted at a surprise dunk ahead of NBA All-Star Weekend during a recent appearance on Podcast P with Paul George, presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment. “I think I’ve got […]

Shohei Ohtani’s decision to sign a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers obviously caught the entire sports world’s attention. The San Francisco Giants, the Dodgers’ rival, certainly took notice of the signing. The Giants had previously been linked to Ohtani in free agency. Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb recently revealed an admission […]

The majority of the headlines around the Dallas Mavericks over the past week have revolved around their trade deadline acquisitions and the continued excellence of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Dallas has momentum right now after winning their past four games in a row. However, Josh Green has quietly performed well over the past 15 […]

The San Francisco 49ers dropped a competitive Super Bowl affair to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. San Francisco battled throughout the game and almost earned the win, but fell short in overtime. 49ers defensive star Nick Bosa shared his honest thoughts after the devastating 25-22 defeat, via David Lombardi of The Athletic. “It’s going […]

Should Patrick Mahomes be included in the GOAT conversation after the Kansas City Chiefs’ 25-22 Super Bowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers? Mahomes has often been compared to Brady over the years, and he addressed those comparisons following Kansas City’s big win on Sunday, via Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. “To me it’s […]

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58 on Sunday. Patrick Mahomes won his third Super Bowl MVP award, while Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift shared a romantic moment after the victory. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift after the Chiefs Super Bowl win 🫶 pic.twitter.com/HR8dpRyI3B — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 12, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have won Super Bowl 58, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22. It was a competitive game throughout. The Chiefs and 49ers both struggled from an offensive standpoint early. The field goal kickers ended up stealing the show early in the contest. 49ers kicker Jake Moody set a new Super Bowl record […]

The San Francisco 49ers made some mistakes early in the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs, but Jake Moody kicked a clutch 53-yard field goal late in the game to give San Francisco a 19-16 lead. JAKE MOODY FROM 53 YARDS 🔥 He gives the 49ers the lead with less than 2 minutes remaining […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 146-111 on Saturday. It was an all-around impressive victory for Dallas, as they earned a statement win against one of the best teams in the Western Conference. PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford performed well in their Mavericks debuts, and Luka Doncic reacted to Washington and Gafford’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 146-111 on Saturday. It was a convincing win that saw Dallas perform well throughout the affair. There was no shortage of energy at American Airlines Center as PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford made their Mavericks debuts following the NBA trade deadline. Both of the newly-acquired Mavericks […]

Prior to the Dallas Mavericks game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, head coach Jason Kidd revealed that newly-acquired players PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford will play but won’t start. Kidd said Washington will likely receive the opportunity to start before the All-Star break, however. The Mavericks trades for Washington and Gafford should prove […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford before the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. Washington and Gafford project to play big roles for this Dallas team throughout the rest of the season. Prior to Saturday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Mavs held an introductory press conference for their new players. […]

Jalen Brunson is a star. The New York Knicks guard has continued to improve on the court, and he’s also becoming a fan-favorite in New York. Brunson recently made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and addressed defying expectations. During the show, Fallon shared article headlines from 2022 when the Knicks first […]

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 120-84 on Friday. Damian Lillard led the charge for Milwaukee with 26 points and eight assists. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers provided an injury update on Khris Middleton after the win, via Eric Nehm of The Athletic. “He’s just going to be out for a minute, I can […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were quiet at the NBA trade deadline. LA considered trading forward Taurean Prince, but head coach Darvin Ham reportedly wanted Prince to remain with the team, per Jovan Buha of The Athletic. “With limited interest in their players with multiple years left on their contracts, one option the Lakers weighed was […]

The Dallas Mavericks were linked to Kyle Kuzma until the day of the NBA trade deadline. Dallas ended up acquiring PJ Washington from the Charlotte Hornets and Daniel Gafford from the Washington Wizards instead. But were the Mavs close to acquiring Kuzma? Sources reportedly said Washington strongly considered one trade offer for Kuzma, per Josh […]

Patrick Beverley was traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Milwaukee Bucks before Thursday’s deadline. Beverley is not wasting any time, and wants to play on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. “Somebody tell Cam Payne take his physical. I’m trying to play tonight,” Beverley wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Beverley should help Milwaukee’s struggling defense. […]

Chip Kelly is reportedly leaving UCLA, per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports and CBS Sports. Kelly is reportedly being linked to Ohio State and could become their next offensive coordinator, per Pete Thamel of ESPN. “Sources: Ohio State is expected to target UCLA coach Chip Kelly as the school’s next offensive coordinator. A deal could come […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic recently made an appearance on The Old Man & the Three podcast for a second time. Doncic discussed many different topics, including his 73-point outburst against the Atlanta Hawks. Host JJ Redick also asked Doncic about his current relationship with Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, as the two players have […]

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh is reportedly expected to miss three-to-four weeks after undergoing left knee surgery, per Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports. Based on this timeline, Marsh should still be ready for Opening Day barring any setbacks. The 26-year-old was acquired during the 2022 season by Philadelphia from the Los Angeles Angels. Marsh played […]

Luka Doncic recently made his second appearance on The Old Man & the Three podcast. The Dallas Mavericks superstar discussed a number of topics with hosts JJ Redick and Tommy Alter, including his recent 73-point performance against the Atlanta Hawks. Redick told Doncic that “to some degree, it did look easy.” Of course, Doncic’s game […]

Former Cy Young winning pitcher Corey Kluber has announced his retirement, via his Instagram. Kluber was arguably the best pitcher in the sport during his peak while with the Cleveland Indians (now Cleveland Guardians). Overall, Kluber won two Cy Young awards and was a three-time All-Star. Additionally, he carried Cleveland’s pitching staff during the team’s […]

The Houston Astros and star closer Josh Hader previously agreed to a $95 million contract in MLB free agency. Hader explained his decision to sign with Houston during a recent appearance on Foul Territory. “It happened quick. We had conversations early… they were interested, but pretty much through the holidays it was pretty quiet,” Hader […]

The Oakland Athletics are still looking for a temporary home as they prepare to move to Las Vegas in 2028. The A’s need to find their temporary home soon, however. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred sent a stern warning to the team ahead of 2024 spring training, per Evan Drellich of The Athletic. “Rob Manfred said […]

The Boston Red Sox reportedly signed 2016 American League Rookie of the Year winner and 2017 AL All-Star Michael Fulmer to a two-year minor-league contract, per Christopher Smith of masslive.com. Fulmer will make $1.5 million in 2024 and 2025 if he makes the big league roster. Fulmer clearly displayed signs of promise early in his […]

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly acquiring Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington ahead of the NBA trade deadline, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Dallas is sending Grant Williams, Seth Curry and a “lightly-protected 2027 first-round pick” to Charlotte, per Wojnarowski. It was later revealed that the pick is top two protected. The Mavericks were linked to […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards agreed to a deal on Thursday ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Dallas acquired Daniel Gafford from Washington for Richaun Holmes and draft compensation. Dallas may still look to make more moves. However, adding Gafford addressed the Mavericks’ need for another big man. Holmes is a talented player, but […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are reportedly set to acquire veteran Gordon Hayward from the Charlotte Hornets, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Charlotte will receive Tre Mann, Davis Bertans, Vasilije Micic, and draft compensation from Oklahoma City in this deal, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Thunder hold a 35-16 record and are currently leading […]

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly acquiring Daniel Gafford from the Washington Wizards, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Dallas is sending Richaun Holmes and draft compensation to Washington for Gafford. NBA insider Marc Stein provided an update on the reportedly agreed upon trade between the Mavericks and Wizards: “The Mavericks are in the process of trying […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly acquiring Buddy Hield from the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of the NBA trade deadline, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that Indiana will receive Marcus Morris, Furkan Korkmaz and three second-round picks in return. The 76ers are trying to remain competitive in the Eastern Conference despite […]

The Dallas Mavericks were reportedly interested in New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes, and even attempted to trade for him, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. However, Dallas’ trade efforts with the Knicks were reportedly “rejected” by New York, sources told HoopsHype. Grimes, 23, has been mentioned in trade rumors ahead of the 2024 deadline. It’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks are entering the NBA trade deadline linked to multiple players. Kyle Kuzma, Andrew Wiggins, and PJ Washington are among the trade candidates who the Mavs have been connected to in rumors. This year’s trade deadline will be important for Dallas in a number of ways. And no, it will not purely rely […]

Will Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani be ready for the 2024 season after undergoing offseason surgery? Of course, he won’t pitch until 2025 after the elbow surgery. As for his potential Opening Day status as the Dodgers’ designated hitter, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register provided a pivotal update Wednesday. “Shohei Ohtani came […]

The Dallas Cowboys lost defensive coordinator Dan Quinn after the Washington Commanders hired him to become their next head coach. Cowboys star running back Tony Pollard said he was unfamiliar with the news before learning about it on The Pat McAfee Show Wednesday. "I just found out right now that Dan Quinn is the Head […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently agreed to a contract with Clayton Kershaw in MLB free agency, ultimately bringing the future Hall-of-Famer back to LA for at least one more season. It seemed to destined to happen, but Kershaw’s reunion with the Dodgers did not come to fruition until February. Of course, there are some critics […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have struggled since Doc Rivers took over as head coach. In fact, Milwaukee is just 1-5 over their past five contests. So will the Bucks, who still hold a strong 33-18 record overall, make a trade before the deadline on Thursday? “Milwaukee is definitely trying, I was talking to a team just […]

MLB is getting its own unique version of “Hard Knocks,” the popular HBO show that follows various NFL teams each season. Netflix and the Boston Red Sox are teaming up to create two new projects, Netflix announced Wednesday. “Netflix is teaming up with Major League Baseball for two new projects about the Boston Red Sox. […]