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Joey Votto’s time with the Cincinnati Reds may be over (unless an unexpected reunion comes to fruition), but the former MVP is still reportedly drawing interest in MLB free agency. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Thursday that Votto is receiving interest from three teams, however, the teams were not named. Votto is 40-years old […]

Jordan Hicks, a former St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays reliever, is reportedly drawing interest in MLB free agency from the New York Yankees and Houston Astros, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The Yankees have been linked to a number of players during the offseason. Houston hasn’t been mentioned as a landing destination […]

Nick Saban’s shocking retirement decision has led to no shortage of reaction from around the college football world. Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders shared his immediate thoughts on Saban’s decision after the news was announced Wednesday. “WOW! College Football just lost the GOAT to retirement. WOW! I knew it would happen 1 day soon […]

Nick Saban is reportedly retiring from head coaching, Chris Low of ESPN reports. Saban was a legend with Alabama football and led the program to six championships. Saban, 72, has been with Alabama since 2007 as the head coach. He had already established himself as a respected coach at the college football level prior to […]

Pete Carroll is out as the Seattle Seahawks head coach, but may end up remaining with the organization. Regardless of what the future holds for Carroll in the NFL, he will always be remembered for everything he accomplished while leading Seattle. Former Seahawks and current Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson reacted to the Carroll news […]

Chicago White Sox star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has reportedly hired Scott Boras as his agent, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Boras is one of the most popular agents in MLB. He’s known for helping players receive lucrative contracts, whether it be in free agency or via contract extensions. Robert is under […]

The Colorado Rockies agreed to a $6.55 million contract with Cal Quantrill to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB Network reports. The Cleveland Guardians surprisingly designated Quantrill for assignment early this offseason. The move led to Cleveland dealing Quantrill to Colorado in a trade. New Rockies pitcher Cal Quantrill’s career After beginning his big league […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and superstar Kawhi Leonard agreed to a $152.4 million contract extension Wednesday. Now the attention turns to Paul George’s future with Los Angeles. Will the Clippers also sign him to an extension? “The Clippers extension talks with Paul George are ongoing and organization continues to want to get both stars lined […]

The Sacramento Kings are 22-14 and could make a move to further bolster their roster ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Adding veteran talent would help Sacramento emerge as a true contender in the talented Western Conference. Kings beat reporter James Ham recently told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype that Sacramento may be a realistic landing […]

Linebacker DJ Lundy previously committed to Colorado. However, he recently made a transfer portal decision that suggests he will be returning to Florida State football for the 2024 season, via Pete Nakos of On3. “Florida State linebacker DJ Lundy has withdrawn from the transfer portal, signaling a return to Tallahassee, @On3sports has learned. The linebacker […]

Aaron Rodgers will not appear on the Pat McAfee show during the NFL playoffs. McAfee made the announcement Wednesday. “Aaron Rodgers Tuesday season four is done,” McAfee said on the Pat McAfee Show. “There are going to be a lot of people that are happy with that, myself included to be honest. With the way […]

Who will be the next head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders? Antonio Pierce, who took over as interim head coach in 2023, is a candidate. Las Vegas has also been linked to Bill Belichick and Jim Harbaugh. According to Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano of ESPN, Pierce and Harbaugh are the leading candidates for […]

The New York Mets are reportedly looking to add bullpen help. Andy Martino of SNY reported Wednesday that New York will try to add relievers “soon.” It remains uncertain about which relievers New York will pursue, and whether they will be added via trade or free agency. Nevertheless, New York clearly wants to make moves […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is having another strong individual season. The Lakers, though, are just 19-19. James’ patience has reportedly been “tested”, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. However, James is not giving up on this Lakers team. “James’ patience has been tested, sources told ESPN, but he figures his best response to […]

LeBron James recently signed a multi-year contract with Fanatics Collectibles, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. James’ new partnership with Fanatics also includes a collab with his son, Bronny James. Lakers star LeBron James has signed a multiyear trading card deal with Fanatics Collectibles. James had been with Upper Deck. He and Bronny James signed […]

The Chicago Cubs and pitcher Shota Imanaga are close to agreeing to a contract. The final details of the deal were uncertain once initially reported, however. Jon Heyman of the New York Post later provided the “complicated” deals of the contract. “Shota Imanaga Cubs deal is complicated and includes player/team options and escalators that could […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost 120-103 to the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday. The defeat followed an impressive victory over the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves for Dallas. So how can the Mavs rebound following Tuesday’s forgettable affair? Kyrie Irving has the answer: “One thing you will recognize in this league is that a lot of us have short-term […]

Quarterback Jayden Maiava has committed to USC football, Greg Biggins of 247sports.com reports. The decision comes after Maiava had previously committed to Georgia, making this a surprising move. Maiava has displayed signs of potential in the past and should be able to find success with USC. He spent 2023 with UNLV football and threw for […]

Josh Hader wants to get paid! Okay, well, every free-agent wants to get paid, but Hader is reportedly seeking a record-breaking deal for a closer, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Edwin Diaz previously signed a five-year, $102 million contract with the New York Mets. However, teams are expecting Hader to receive a more […]

Dylan Cease is one of the better pitchers in baseball, and the Chicago White Sox are in a rebuild of sorts. As a result, Cease has drawn no shortage of interest in trade talks. Chicago is seemingly willing to listen on Cease trade offers, but general manager Chris Getz said a deal isn’t close yet, […]

Dylan Cease is one of the most popular remaining trade candidates this offseason. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Baltimore Orioles, and New York Yankees have been mentioned as potential landing destinations for the Chicago White Sox ace. The Yankees, who in all reality have to add more pitching to seriously compete in 2024, are reportedly ready […]

With stars such as Juan Soto and Tyler Glasnow already being traded this offseason, it will be interesting to see if any other big deals are made. There are a number of other players who have been mentioned in trade rumors, but that doesn’t necessarily mean those players are destined to be playing in new […]

The San Antonio Spurs are not playoff contenders in 2023-24. They hold a 5-30 record as of this story’s writing and will not be favored to acquire many stars via trade ahead of the deadline. With that being said, San Antonio is reportedly interested in a reunion with guard Dejounte Murray. “Dejounte Murray is trade […]

Will Bill Belichick return to the New England Patriots in 2024? Many reports over the past few weeks have suggested that Belichick’s time in New England would be over after the 2023 season. Nothing is confirmed at the moment, however, and the situation received an important update on Tuesday, via Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report. […]

Stephen A. Smith previously made eye-opening comments about Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry’s leadership that led to a recent response from Draymond Green. Green admitted to being “pissed” about criticism being thrown in Curry’s direction. Smith responded to Green on Tuesday during an episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show, via ClutchPoints. “Did you […]

The Dallas Mavericks earned a competitive 115-108 victory over the West-leading Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic both performed especially well in the game, ultimately leading Dallas to the win. Doncic has been battling an ankle injury, however. Dallas, meanwhile, is looking to win a fourth consecutive game versus the Grizzlies. Fans […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is one of the better players to ever step foot on an NBA floor. However, his leadership was previously called into question by Stephen A. Smith of ESPN. Draymond Green, who was recently out due to a suspension, addressed Smith’s criticism of the Warriors guard, via The Volume and […]

Michigan football won the national championship game on Monday, earning a 34-13 victory over Washington. The game featured plenty of impressive performances from Wolverines players. Michigan’s rushing attack performed especially well. Blake Corum rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns, while Donovan Edwards added 104 yards and a pair of touchdowns. “I feel like this […]

What started out as a successful tenure with the Boston Red Sox ended with injury frustrations and a trade to the Atlanta Braves for Chris Sale. Sale, who began his MLB career in Chicago with the White Sox, ended up in Boston for the 2017 season. He later played an important role in helping the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and guard Skylar Mays are in agreement on a two-way deal, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Mays will provide depth for the Lakers at the guard position. He previously played for the Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers, most recently spending time with Portland this season. He made his NBA debut […]

The New York Yankees made a move in MLB free agency on Monday. New York agreed to a contract with former Toronto Blue Jays infielder Kevin Smith, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Smith, 27, can play third base and shortstop. He made his MLB debut with Toronto in 2021, ultimately appearing in […]

The Detroit Red Wings currently hold a 20-16-4 record in the 2023-24 season. It has not been a terrible season by any means for Detroit, but the Red Wings’ inability to find consistency in terms of winning has led some to wonder if Patrick Kane could be traded. However, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period […]

William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs agreed to an eight-year, $92 million contract extension Monday. The extension instantly became the largest deal in Maple Leafs’ history. Nylander shared his reaction to inking the new contract with Toronto, via Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. “It’s a very special feeling,” Nylander said. “This has been home […]

Is there a chance of Sam LaPorta returning for the Detroit Lions’ Wild Card game after suffering a knee injury in Week 18? The star tight end received a pivotal update from head coach Dan Campbell on Monday, via Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. “#Lions HC Dan Campbell said TE Sam LaPorta has an […]

The New Orleans Saints finished the 2023 season with a mediocre 9-8 record. However, New Orleans displayed signs of life towards the end of the year. Head coach Dennis Allen was asked if he expects to return for the 2024 campaign, and offered an intriguing response, via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. “That is my […]

The Phoenix Suns were defeated by the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, losing by a final score of 121-115. Devin Booker believes the Suns stars should be on the court together on a more consistent basis, per Duane Rankin of azcentral. “That should be the recipe at all times, especially deeper in the season or big […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been the busiest team in MLB free agency, making no shortage of notable moves. Most recently, LA agreed to terms on a contract with outfielder Teoscar Hernandez after previously signing superstars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Dodgers aren’t done looking to add either. They were previously linked to reliever […]

Mikey Williams and JJ Taylor are entering the transfer portal, Eric Bossi of 247Sports reports. The Memphis basketball freshmen are looking for a change-of-scenery, and it will be interesting to see where Williams ends up after previously dealing with off-the-court league issues. Williams previously pleaded guilty to a gun charge that could lead to six […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-108 on Sunday night at American Airlines Center. Kyrie Irving was phenomenal in the win, recording 35 points, eight rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two blocks. Luka Doncic also performed well in what was a thrilling affair. The Timberwolves, who hold the best record in the Western […]