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JuJu Watkins led USC women’s basketball to an 87-81 victory over Colorado on Friday night. She also set a new Trojans record with the stellar performance, per Alexa Philippou of ESPN. “She’s done it. JuJu Watkins officially has her 11th 30-point game of the year — the most of any season in USC history, surpassing the […]

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray, who turned 27 years old on February 23, will miss Friday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to bilateral tibia inflammation, per the NBA injury report. Murray won’t get the chance to shine on his birthday. However, Denver is taking on a Blazers team that has struggled mightily throughout […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their first game after the NBA All-Star break to the Golden State Warriors, losing 128-110. On Friday, the Lakers will play the second of a back-to-back. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are among the Lakers dealing with injury concerns heading into Friday’s game, however. Davis played on Thursday and scored […]

The Cincinnati Reds and former New York Yankees first baseman Mike Ford are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman reported details of the contract as well: “Mike Ford to the Reds on a minor league deal. $1.3M salary in majors, and another 125K in incentives. Spring […]

Anthony Rizzo is the New York Yankees first baseman. So why did Aaron Judge play some first base at the Yankees’ player development complex earlier this winter? “Somebody had to go over there,” Judge said, via Brendan Kuty of The Athletic. Judge took ground balls at first base last spring as well. Given his size, […]

JJ Redick enjoyed a solid NBA career. He is one of the better three-point shooters of all-time. Redick also played with a number of superstar teams throughout his career. The ex-sharpshooter was recently asked to build a starting five of his former teammates in the NBA, and he almost forgot to add Dallas Mavericks star […]

The Kansas City Royals and catcher Austin Nola are in agreement on a contract, the team announced Friday. Nola, a veteran catcher who can play other positions as well, will bring veteran prowess to a young Royals ball club. The deal is an MLB contract. The Royals also announced that left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic was […]

The New Orleans Saints are making an intriguing Derek Carr contract move, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. “The #Saints are restructuring QB Derek Carr’s contract for salary cap purposes, a move expected to save the club around $23M in cap relief, per sources. Carr is due $30M in base salary, so converting a portion of […]

The Dallas Mavericks earned a 123-113 home victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. In what felt like a playoff game, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving led the charge in Dallas’ victory. It was also the Mavs’ seventh consecutive win, which equals Dallas’ longest win streak since the 2010-11 championship season, per Mavs PR […]

The Texas Rangers are fresh off a World Series championship. The ball club is looking to find more success in 2024 and build a dynasty. Texas is dealing with some injury concerns at the moment, but their 2024 outlook is promising as spring training gets underway. So what does the 2024 campaign hold for this […]

It’s difficult to critique the Philadelphia Phillies. They feature a loaded offense, a good enough bullpen, and a high-ceiling for the starting rotation. On paper, the Phillies should be one of the best teams in the National League in 2024. But is there a fatal flaw for this team? Something that must be addressed before […]

Which New York Yankees prospect could end up on the 2024 Opening Day Roster? Although there would not be a clear spot for him given the Yankees’ new-look outfield, Jasson Dominguez would be the easy answer. However, Dominguez is recovering from an injury and will not return until later in the season. Dominguez, who was […]

The Shohei Ohtani phantom flight this offseason was one of the most discussed topics of MLB free agency. For those who may not remember, Ohtani was rumored to be on a flight to Toronto to meet with the Blue Jays. Fans even tracked the flight and a report stated that the two-way phenom was in […]

When will Shohei Ohtani make his spring training debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers? Dave Roberts revealed that Ohtani, who is recovering from surgery, will not play in spring training games this weekend (Feb. 22-Feb. 25), per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. However, Ohtani could make his debut next week, via Harris as […]

Iowa football cornerback Cooper DeJean will not participate in the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine after undergoing leg surgery this past season, per Bruce Feldman of The Athletic. Feldman adds that DeJean is planning to still work out for teams before the NFL Draft, but will do so at a later date. The NFL Scouting Combine […]

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander is currently dealing with a shoulder injury. Verlander’s chances of being ready for Opening Day are in question at the moment. Jon Heyman of the New York Post shared the latest Verlander update along with quotes from the Astros star. “Verlander threw for the third time down here on Wednesday […]

Mark Cuban, who recently sold his majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks but will still maintain control of the Mavs’ basketball operations, is pursuing a new online class venture. Cuban is set to teach a class with Masterclass on how to win big in business. Cuban will address a number of different topics while providing […]

The Miami Marlins have a new shortstop. Miami and former Chicago White Sox All-Star Tim Anderson are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $5 million contract for the 2024 season, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Anderson was previously linked to the Marlins in MLB free agency, but an agreement wasn’t reached until Thursday. However, the […]

It was previously reported that New York Mets star pitcher Kodai Senga was dealing with arm fatigue before spring training. On Thursday, David Stearns provided a Senga injury update, via Tim Healey of Newsday Sports. “Update: Kodai Senga has a moderate shoulder strain, David Stearns said. He’s shut down ‘until symptoms subside and strength returns.’ […]

The Dallas Mavericks are mostly healthy heading into the second-half of the 2023-24 season. Dante Exum is the only player who was limited at practice on Wednesday, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd revealed. “Exum did some work, non-contact so he’s going in the right direction,” Kidd said Wednesday. “Besides Exum, everybody participated, everybody looked good.” […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. It projects to be a competitive affair as Dallas looks to keep their six-game winning streak alive. One of the primary challenges for the Mavs will be finding a way to contain Kevin Durant. Jason Kidd addressed the Mavs’ Durant gameplan on Wednesday after […]

The New York Mets received a concerning Kodai Senga update on Wednesday, via Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. “Kodai Senga is experiencing a bit of arm fatigue, so he didn’t work out today. The Mets should have more information in the coming days, per Carlos Mendoza,” DiComo wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Senga, 31, made his […]

Many NFL fans saw that Justin Fields unfollowed the Chicago Bears on Instagram and assumed he was on the verge of being traded. Fields used an eye-opening analogy to explain his unfollowing decision. “I’m glad we’re talking about it,” Fields said, via The 33rd Team. “Why do people take social media so serious? Like I […]

Charlie Woods is following in his father’s footsteps. Tiger Woods’ son is reportedly going to participate in a pre-qualifier on Thursday, per the PGA Tour website. The pre-qualifier is for the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches, an event that used to be known as the Honda Classic. Olin Browne Jr. and Ruaidhri Mcgee will […]

Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez has anchored the team’s lineup throughout the past few years. New Guardians manager Stephen Vogt reportedly talked to Ramirez about a potential change in the lineup to help the Guardians’ inconsistent offense, per Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com. “Manager Stephen Vogt said he’s talked to Jose Ramirez about hitting second AND […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has enjoyed a legendary career. He is unquestionably a future Hall-of-Famer and is fresh off an All-Star appearance. Durant’s leadership has been questioned at times, however, but JJ Redick doesn’t think KD gets enough credit. “He doesn’t get the credit he deserves because of his decision making, which everyone wants […]

It was previously reported that Tim Anderson and the Miami Marlins are connected in MLB free agency. On Wednesday, Jon Morosi confirmed that Miami has offered Anderson a contract to be the team’s shortstop. Anderson has enjoyed an impressive big league career. He is a two-time All-Star and former American League batting champion. Anderson, who […]

The Baltimore Orioles finished with the best record in the American League in 2023, yet they still have one of the best farm systems in the entire sport. Baltimore’s years of rebuilding are paying dividends in a major way without question. Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson are among the latest Orioles’ prospects-turned-stars. Jackson Holliday, the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are 35-21 and currently sit in third place in the Eastern Conference. However, Milwaukee has struggled since Doc Rivers took over head coaching duties. Giannis Antetokounmpo recently addressed Milwaukee’s up-and-down season, via Eric Nehm of The Athletic. “It’s been hard because so many changes, so many injuries, so, so many things,” Antetokounmpo […]

Jayson Tatum is one of the best players in the NBA. Tatum and the Boston Celtics lost in the 2022 NBA Finals, however. He recently addressed the NBA Finals loss during an interview with Malika Andrews of ESPN, via ClutchPoints. “I’m a big believer in everything happens for a reason,” Tatum said. “Maybe I needed […]

Dante Exum and Luka Doncic did not practice on Tuesday. Exum is dealing with a right knee issue, while Doncic received an extra day off after the NBA All-Star break. Doncic is expected to return and practice on Wednesday. Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II, who has been dealing with a nasal fracture, was seen […]

The NBA All-Star Game has been a popular subject of discussion over the past couple days. The game drew negative reactions from fans and analysts due to the easy offense and lack of defensive effort. In fact, some players even admitted that the game was not taken seriously. So does Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason […]

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson is continuing to rehab from Tommy John surgery. Anderson recently provided an injury update and revealed one important change he made to his pitching motion, via David O’Brien of The Athletic. “Ian Anderson said he feels great in his TJ surgery rehab, is aiming for return around mid-summer, but […]

Fans were ecstatic when MLB The Show first revealed that Derek Jeter would be appearing as a legend in the game. Now, MLB The Show is set to further honor the New York Yankees Hall-of-Famer by introducing a specific Jeter game mode. The new mode is called “Storylines: Derek Jeter”, according to theshow.com. MLB The […]

The Dallas Mavericks closed out the first-half of the regular season on a six-game winning streak. Dallas is hoping to immediately recapture their momentum following the NBA All-Star break. Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively II represented the Mavs at NBA All-Star Weekend. Lively participated in the NBA Rising Stars Game, while Doncic played for the […]

Spencer Strider is already a good pitcher. He finished fourth in National League Cy Young voting after leading the league with 281 strikeouts during the 2023 season. On Monday, though, Strider threw a new pitch that caught everyone’s attention at Braves camp. Strider appeared to throw a curveball while facing Braves first baseman Matt Olson, […]

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton features some of the best power in the game, and he’s looking to bounce back in 2024 following a forgettable 2023 season. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman previously said that he’s expecting Giancarlo Stanton, who has dealt with injury trouble over the past few seasons, to “wind up […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler’s return timeline remains uncertain. After previously undergoing a second Tommy John surgery, rumors swirled toward the end of the 2023 season that Buehler could return. However, he was unable to and began to target a return in 2024 spring training. Dave Roberts provided a concerning injury update on […]

Corey Seager earned MVP consideration in 2023 and ended up leading the Texas Rangers to a World Series victory. The star shortstop’s status for 2024 Opening Day is in question, however. “Corey Seager (sports hernia) just met with the media. He’s doing some incline walking and stationary bike. He’s hopes to be ready for Opening […]