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The Los Angeles Lakers will battle the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night in the NBA In-Season Tournament. LA is looking to defeat Phoenix in the quarterfinals of the tournament. However, injuries may play a role in the game. Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura, and Jarred Vanderbilt are all listed as probable for Tuesday’s affair, per the […]

The New York Yankees have been linked to stars such as Juan Soto and Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason. New York is not forgetting about depth though. The Yankees are reportedly “one of many teams” interested in relief pitcher Wandy Peralta, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Yankees bullpen was their strength in […]

Chicago White Sox ace Dylan Cease is a popular trade candidate. The right-handed starting pitcher could be moved this offseason. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, and Baltimore Orioles all may try to acquire Cease, Bob Nightengale of USA Today said on Foul Territory. The White Sox are in an interesting position. They are fresh […]

Mookie Betts is one of the most versatile superstars in MLB. He played right field, second base, and shortstop in 2023. So where will Betts spend the majority of the time in 2024? It should be noted that Betts was already expected to play more second base in 2024. Shortstop may have been a possibility, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still the favorite to sign Shohei Ohtani. Although nothing is guaranteed, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is “excited” as Ohtani’s decision draws near. “It’s just a once-in-a-lifetime, once-in-a-generation and even beyond that, type of player and person,” Roberts said, via Matthew Moreno of Dodger Blue. “What an opportunity. We’re all excited […]

AJ Lawson could play a big role for the Dallas Mavericks moving forward. Lawson has appeared in just two games for the Mavs so far during the 2023-24 season. He played well in Saturday’s affair against the Oklahoma City Thunder, scoring 12 points in 19 minutes. At Monday’s practice, Lawson revealed how superstars Kyrie Irving […]

The Dallas Mavericks have enjoyed a solid start to the 2023-24 season. Luka Doncic continues to lead the charge for Dallas. Although Doncic has performed well in recent years, it appears that he could reach new heights this season. One area where Doncic has displayed improvement is in his three-point shooting. Not only is Doncic […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving practiced Monday, head coach Jason Kidd told reporters. “Yeah, Kyrie was fine. Went through everything today,” Kidd said. Irving missed Saturday’s game due to foot soreness. The Mavs were defeated 126-120 by the Oklahoma City Thunder despite going on a 30-0 run during the game. Irving’s presence was missed, and […]

Jim Leyland was recently elected to the Hall of Fame. Leyland, a legendary MLB manager, received plenty of praise from all over the MLB world. One of his former players, star pitcher Justin Verlander, shared a reaction to the news on X (formerly Twitter). “Congratulations Skip!! I’m so incredibly happy for you and your family! […]

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Philadelphia Eagles by a final score of 42-19 on Sunday. Brock Purdy performed well in the game, going 19-27 through the air with four touchdowns and 314 yards. With the big win, the 49ers now hold a 9-3 record and Purdy became the MVP favorite according to Fanatics Sportsbook, […]

Houston Texans rookie quarterback CJ Stroud continues to impress. It is clear he has what it takes to be a superstar NFL quarterback. Stroud’s latest feat saw him surpass former Indianapolis Colts star Andrew Luck. Stroud now holds the record for the most passing yards in a five-game span for a rookie quarterback with a […]

Many teams have been mentioned as potential landing spots for superstar Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency. The one ball club that has consistenly been linked to the former Los Angeles Angels star is the Los Angeles Dodgers. And based on a recent report, it appears that has not changed. According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of […]

The New York Yankees have long been the favorite to trade for Juan Soto. The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly emerging as the new favorite to acquire the San Diego Padres star, according to MLB insider Hector Gomez. “SOURCE: #BlueJays intensify talks with #Padres for Juan Soto. The #BlueJays now emerge as the favorites to […]

The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers are set to go head-to-head on Saturday. However, Golden State is dealing with injury trouble as Chris Paul and Gary Payton II have already been ruled out for the game. Andrew Wiggins’ status for Saturday’s affair is currently up in the air. Wiggins has not had the […]

The Baltimore Orioles are seeking bullpen help amid Felix Bautista’s injury. Baltimore is reportedly interested in reliever Robert Stephenson, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The Orioles update comes after Morosi reported that Stephenson “has been one of the most popular free-agent relievers” during the offseason. Baltimore relied heavily on its bullpen in 2023 and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and relief pitcher Joe Kelly are reportedly nearing a contract, sources told Robert Murray of FanSided. Barring any setbacks in negotiations, it appears that Kelly will be returning to Los Angeles. Kelly, 35, previously pitched for the Dodgers from 2019-2021. After leaving in 2022, Kelly was traded back to the Dodgers […]

The New York Jets and safety Adrian Amos have reportedly agreed to part ways, a source told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Pelissero provided further context in regards to Amos’ future after the move. “Like all players after the trade deadline, Amos will be subject to waivers. He’s healthy and ready to contribute down the […]

Jayson Tatum was ejected during the Boston Celtics’ 125-119 win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Tatum was later asked about what occurred and he got brutally honest on the situation, via ClutchPoints. “Again, I wasn’t that f**king mad,” Tatum told reporters after the game. “Don’t put that narrative out there. I didn’t throw nothing. […]

Will the New York Yankees trade for Juan Soto? The Yankees and San Diego Padres have been rumored to be discussing a trade, but San Diego’s asking price may present an obstacle in the teams’ talks. The Padres reportedly want pitcher Michael King, pitching prospect Drew Thorpe, and other prospects for Soto. The Yankees don’t […]

The Phoenix Suns were defeated by the Denver Nuggets 119-111 on Friday night. Kevin Durant still joined elite company despite the loss though. Durant, who finished with 30 points, surpassed legend Moses Malone for 10th on the NBA all-time scoring list, via ClutchPoints. Durant has impressed throughout the 2023-24 campaign and is continuing to improve […]

Paolo Banchero led the Orlando Magic to a 130-125 victory over the Washington Wizards Friday. Banchero previously suffered an ankle injury, but he isn’t concerned about the ailment. He said that “the ankle is fine” after the victory, per Fawzan Amer of The Sixth Man Show. The Magic now hold a 14-5 record heading into […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently shared his thoughts on Mark Cuban’s sale of the Dallas Mavericks. Cuban sold a majority stake of the Mavs to Miriam Adelson, and Jones, who knows a thing or two about owning a professional sports team, got brutally honest on Cuban’s decision. “As far as the decision Mark [Cuban] […]

Although Luis Severino is not traveling far, he is leaving the New York Yankees. It was recently announced that Severino agreed to a contract with the New York Mets. Severino had spent his entire big league career with the Yankees before entering free agency this offseason. Rumors swirled early in the offseason about his potential […]

Veteran tight end Zach Ertz is officially a free agent after clearing waivers. Ertz, who most recently played for the Arizona Cardinals, could reportedly draw interest from the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, and Philadelphia Eagles, per NFL insider Adam Schefter of ESPN. Ertz reportedly wants to join a contending team. At 33-years […]

Zach LaVine has emerged as a popular trade candidate as far as rumors are concerned. However, the chances of LaVine actually getting traded received a major update Friday. NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski said there is currently “not a market” for a LaVine deal, via NBA on ESPN. “There is not a market for Zach LaVine […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have not exactly played an impressive brand of basketball since acquiring James Harden. Clippers beat writer for ClutchPoints Tomer Azarly shared an eye-opening Clippers statistic on Friday. “The LA Clippers have a 5-8 record over the last 13 games since adding James Harden. With 5 wins and 8 losses… They’ve scored […]

The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Seattle Seahawks 41-35 in an exciting Thursday Night Football game. Pete Carroll wasn’t thrilled about the number of penalties called in the game, even calling it out following Seattle’s narrow loss, per Brady Henderson of ESPN. “It’s unfortunate that it feels like there was a whole ‘nother factor in this […]

Corbin Burnes could be moved this offseason. The Milwaukee Brewers ace is set to enter free agency following the 2024 campaign and there does not seem to be extension talks happening between Burnes and the Brewers. Milwaukee has reportedly “engaged teams” on a possible Burnes trade, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Brewers are rumored […]

The Cleveland Guardians are a difficult team to figure out. In 2022, they won the AL Central despite having MLB’s youngest team. The Guardians took a step in the wrong direction in 2023 though, ultimately missing the playoffs. Are the Guardians now on the verge of a rebuild? Cleveland is reportedly open to the idea […]

Clayton Kershaw’s free agency this offseason is appearing to be similar to last offseason. Kershaw was linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, and potential retirement before ultimately re-signing in LA prior to the 2023 season. With Kershaw expected to miss part of the 2024 campaign due to injury, retirement could be on the […]

During the 2023 regular season, rumors swirled about Shohei Ohtani’s potential earnings in MLB free agency. The superstar was in the middle of another jaw-dropping campaign for the Los Angeles Angels, and some people around the MLB world thought Ohtani may end up earning well over $600 million. Then Ohtani suffered an elbow injury which […]

The Hero World Challenge began on Thursday and featured some familiar stars. Tiger Woods participated in the tournament and started strong, per Yahoo Sports. Tiger Woods through his first 5 holes at the Hero World Challenge: ▪️ 2 birdies▪️ Tied for 8th on the leaderboard (via @PGATOUR) pic.twitter.com/cJmUfQ5D6r — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) November 30, 2023 […]

Detroit Pistons star Bojan Bogdanovic is reportedly close to returning from his calf injury, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. 🚨 Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) could make his season debut with the Pistons either tonight vs. the Knicks or Saturday at home vs. the Cavs, per @ShamsCharania. He is currently day to day. pic.twitter.com/RhF982eI8Y — ClutchPoints […]

MLB free agency has not produced much news yet. Aaron Nola re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, while the New York Mets recently agreed to a contract with former New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino. Stars such as Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, and Cody Bellinger remain unsigned as of this story’s writing, however. So are any […]

Luka Doncic is a great player. Everyone knows that. However, will the Dallas Mavericks superstar have his best season yet in 2023-24? Doncic and the Mavs currently hold an 11-6 record. Dallas’ early-season success has come with a few bumps along the way, but the future is bright for this squad. Sure, the Mavs would […]

The Texas Rangers were immediately linked to free agent superstar Shohei Ohtani after winning the 2023 World Series. Other serious suitors have emerged though. So are the Rangers in the conversation to sign Shohei Ohtani? The answer is complicated. Texas certainly seems interested in signing the two-way phenom. After all, the team just won the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will try to upset the Kansas City Chiefs at home on Sunday. They may have to play without star defensive end Maxx Crosby though, who reportedly would have missed practice for a second consecutive day Thursday due to a knee injury, via Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. It should […]

The Green Bay Packers upset the Detroit Lions 29-22 on Thanksgiving. Jordan Love led the charge with 268 passing yards and three touchdowns through the air. One of those touchdowns went to wide receiver Christian Watson, who added 94 receiving yards and five catches. Love applauded Watson’s effort after the game. “We all know in […]

The Minnesota Twins are reportedly looking to trade catcher Christian Vazquez, per Robert Murray of FanSided. Murray shared the report while speaking on Foul Territory Wednesday, stating that Minnesota wants to cut payroll by trading players. “The Twins, they are looking at shedding payroll. They have aggressively tried to move certain players,” Murray said. “One […]