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Bradley Beal returned from his injury on Tuesday night in the Phoenix Suns’ 119-116 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Beal finished with 16 points, three assists, and three rebounds in the victory. He addressed his return after the game. “I made my first shot of the game, it is just like riding a bike,” […]

Randy Arozarena posted an image on Instagram of himself and Shohei Ohtani in their World Baseball Classic uniforms. The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly interested in trading for Arozarena’s Tampa Bay Rays teammate Tyler Glasnow. Arozarena’s post immediately began speculation that he could be involved in a potential trade as well. Image via Talkin’ Baseball: […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly in trade talks with the Tampa Bay Rays. According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, LA would receive SP Tyler Glasnow and OF Manuel Margot for SP Ryan Pepiot and OF Jonny Deluca, but the deal is not finalized yet. Los Angeles has been connected to various […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers by a final score of 127-125 on Tuesday night in what was an exciting game throughout. Despite originally being listed as questionable, Luka Doncic not only played but led the Mavs to the victory over LeBron James and LA. Doncic addressed an exchange he had with LeBron after […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry exited Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers with ankle soreness, per Mavs PR. Curry had scored three points and grabbed two rebounds before leaving the game. Injuries have been problematic for Dallas over the past few weeks. Kyrie Irving missed Tuesday’s game with an injury of his own, […]

Kyrie Irving is out for Tuesday’s game versus the Los Angeles Lakers with a right heel contusion. Jason Kidd revealed that the Dallas Mavericks star guard is using crutches and wearing a protective boot, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN. It remains uncertain when Irving will return from his injury. Irving suffered the injury after Mavs […]

Zack Greinke isn’t ready to retire just yet. The 40-year-old starting pitcher is reportedly still looking for a big league opportunity, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. “Zack Greinke’s representatives have communicated to @MLB teams that he’s preparing to pitch in 2024 and is open to contract talks,” Morosi wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Greinke […]

Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry are alike in a lot of ways, but they are also quite different. Sure, Curry and Kerr are both great shooters. But the Golden Warriors coach opted for more traditional three-point attempts when he played, while Curry is no stranger to knocking down shots from half-court and beyond. Kerr recently […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still expected to be active in MLB free agency despite agreeing to a 10-year, $700 million contract with Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani is deferring $680 million of his contract until 2034, allowing LA to still spend heavily in free agency if they choose to do so. The Dodgers should not rule […]

The Green Bay Packers made a number of mistakes in their 24-22 loss on Monday to the New York Giants. Green Bay’s late-game attempt at a two-point conversion did not go according to plan, a play-call that head coach Matt LaFleur seems to regret, per Ryan Wood of USA Today. “It was just obviously a […]

The Green Bay Packers, who are trying to keep their playoff hopes alive, lost to the New York Giants by a final score of 24-22 on Monday Night football in Week 14. Jordan Love addressed his performance after the game, via Packers beat writer Ryan Wood of USA Today. “Jordan Love had highs and lows […]

The San Francisco 49ers are headed to the NFL playoffs. the 49ers clinched the first playoff berth of the 2023 season with the Green Bay Packers’ loss to the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, per Grant Gordon of NFL.com. San Francisco came into Week 14 with a chance to book their ticket to […]

The New York Giants emerged victorious on Monday Night football, defeating the Green Bay Packers 24-22. Tommy DeVito stepped up in the game and helped New York earn the victory. Giants star running back Saquon Barkley commented on DeVito’s performance following the game. “I didn’t know he could run like that,” Barkley said. “That throw […]

Rumors swirled about Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves potentially dating Taylor Swift before the pop-star was romantically involved with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Reaves recently addressed the previous rumors about Swift and himself, per FanDuel’s Run It Back. “My first initial reaction… I was back home in Arkansas, I was playing […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting a discount of sorts despite agreeing to a 10-year, $700 million contract with Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency. Ohtani is deferring $680 million until the end of the deal, while the CBT hit on the contract will be around $46 million, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. “Shohei Ohtani’s […]

Shohei Ohtani recently agreed to a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal surprised a lot of people around the MLB world, as Ohtani was expected to receive somewhere around $500-$600 million. Ohtani’s former teammate Mike Trout’s contract prediction for Ohtani was shattered by the two-way phenom’s agreement with the Dodgers. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will raise an NBA In-Season Tournament championship banner, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported. It was initially uncertain if LA would hang a banner for the tournament, but the Lakers ultimately decided to do so. The banner will reportedly be hung at Crypto.com Arena on December 18. Charania also noted that […]

Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan may end up getting traded during the 2023-24 season. In fact, a recent report even suggests that a trade is increasingly becoming more likely. “DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls remain far apart on contract extension talks, increasing the likelihood that DeRozan will be made available by the Bulls before […]

The first Michigan football player to enter the transfer portal is running back CJ Stokes. Stokes made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) Monday. “First I’d like to thank God my Lord and Savior for His work in my life,” Stokes wrote. “I’d like to not only thank Coach Harbaugh and Coach Hart, but the […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley understands that Justin Herbert is a franchise quarterback. Herbert, who is currently dealing with a finger injury, isn’t expected to play Thursday versus the Las Vegas Raiders. Staley commented on Herbert’s injury, via Daniel Popper of The Athletic. “All of our focus has got to be on his […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reportedly ruled quarterback Kenny Pickett out for Week 15, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Pickett is battling an ankle injury and will miss Saturday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Steelers were most recently defeated by the New England Patriots, losing 21-18 with Mitch Tribusky, who will start this […]

The St. Louis Cardinals recently traded outfielder Tyler O’Neill to the Boston Red Sox. So what’s next for St. Louis? “The Cardinals, fresh off trading Tyler O’Neill, are expected to focus on acquiring a high-leverage reliever (likely through free agency) next,” Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. The Cardinals endured a miserable 2023 season. St. […]

Will the Chicago Bulls trade Alex Caruso? Rumors have swirled about a potential Caruso trade, but Shams Charania reported Monday that Chicago has “shut down” Caruso trade calls, via The Athletic. Teams reportedly remain interested in Caruso. He would not cost too much to acquire and he’s a strong defender who features offensive capability. The […]

The Chicago Bears defeated the Detroit Lions 28-13 on Sunday. Detroit fell to 9-4 with the loss, while the Bears improved their record to 5-8. DJ Moore even thinks the Bears can sneak into the playoffs. “Our plan is to win out,” Moore said on 670 The Score, via Michael David Smith of Pro Football […]

New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson recently made an admission on Snapchat. Robinson addressed his mental health in his admission, via New York Basketball. “Been battling stuff my whole life; some days I feel like I take 10 steps ahead, and others feel like I took 20 steps back; even when I do what […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a finger injury Sunday. The Chargers ended up losing their game against the Denver Broncos by a final score of 24-7, seeing their record fall to 5-8 for the season. It was a crushing defeat and Herbert addressed being forced out of the game with the injury after […]

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes certainly was not thrilled about Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. A controversial late-game call led to the Bills earning a competitive 20-17 victory over the Chiefs. Mahomes got brutally honest on the officiating after the game, via Jeff Darlington of ESPN. “It’s tough to swallow. Not only […]

Kyrie Irving reportedly suffered “just a bruise” following his collision with Dallas Mavericks big man Dwight Powell, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reports. Despite avoiding a serious injury, Irving is reportedly dealing with a significant amount of pain and his status for Monday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies is currently uncertain. The Mavericks later announced that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani agreed to a 10-year, $700 million contract on Saturday. The agreement followed a wild day of rumors and false reports on Friday. Dodgers fans are excited for the future, but LA’s front office understands there is more work to do. The first thought of Ohtani joining the Dodgers […]

After years of speculation and predictions, Shohei Ohtani has finally found his new home in MLB free agency. The two-way phenom has reportedly agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, as reported by Jeff Passan. The deal is worth $700 million across 10 years, and there are no opt-outs. Ohtani has already established himself […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and pitcher Nabil Crismatt are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Mike Mayer of Metsmerized and MetsMinors.Net. It is reportedly a minor league deal. The Dodgers are looking to boost their pitching rotation. Crismatt obviously won’t solve all of the Dodgers’ pitching concerns, but he will provide valuable depth. LA […]

The Los Angeles Angels reportedly “engaged” the Toronto Blue Jays on a potential Alek Manoah trade during the MLB Winter Meetings, per Fabian Ardaya and Sam Blum of The Athletic. Ardaya and Blum also reported that the trade talks did not “generate any traction.” Manoah is fresh off a disappointing 2023 season. The 25-year-old has […]

Former All-Star Isaiah Thomas still has NBA aspirations. The 34-year-old recently opened up on his desire to return to the league, via Mat Issa of Forbes. “I’m still trying to play the game of basketball,” Thomas said. “I want to get back to the NBA. So, I’m still working out and staying ready.” Isaiah Thomas’ […]

Mason Crosby is back. At 39-years old, the former Green Bay Packers star kicker is being activated by the Los Angeles Rams for Sunday’s game versus the Baltimore Ravens, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The Rams recently added Crosby to their practice squad. Now he will get a chance to compete once again at the […]

The Dallas Mavericks earned a 125-112 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on the road Friday. Luka Doncic led the charge once again with 32 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds. Dante Exum, however, played a pivotal role in Dallas’ victory as well. Exum finished the game with 23 points, six rebounds, and seven assists. […]

The San Antonio Spurs suffered a 121-112 loss to the Chicago Bulls Friday. Victor Wembanyama impressed despite the defeat, though, scoring 20 points, recording 20 rebounds, and blocking four shots. The big performance led to NBA history for Wembanyama. According to StatMuse, Wembanyama became the first player in the history of the sport to have […]

Kristaps Porzingis returned from his calf injury Friday, a game that saw the Boston Celtics defeat the New York Knicks by a final score of 133-123. Porzingis contributed 21 points, three rebounds, and two steals in the victory. Porzingis gave an update on his injury after the game, via Jared Weiss of The Athletic. “Calf […]

The Golden State Warriors were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder 138-136 Friday. It was an exciting game that saw Golden State fall just short on the road. Stephen Curry addressed the Warriors’ struggles after the game, via Anthony Slater of The Athletic. “I don’t know, man. Gotta figure out how to stop talking about […]

The Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals have reportedly agreed to a Tyler O’Neill trade, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Boston is receiving O’Neill in the deal. The Sox are reportedly sending RHP Nick Robertson and RHP Victor Santos back to the Cardinals, per Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. The […]