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Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are performing well so far in 2023-24. Dallas is set for a big game on Saturday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. Luka and the Mavs can make a pivotal statement by defeating Milwaukee in the contest after struggling versus the Bucks last year. Doncic has been in the MVP […]

Will the Los Angeles Angels trade Mike Trout this offseason? And if so, could the Los Angeles Dodgers be a potential trade suitor for one of MLB’s best players of all-time? MLB insider Hector Gomez reported on Friday that the Dodgers are interested in pursuing a Mike Trout trade in addition to signing Shohei Ohtani […]

The Miami Heat are 8-4 so far during the 2023-24 season. Although Miami is playing well, one major roster question revolves around Nikola Jovic. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra revealed Miami’s plan for Jovic amid his lack of playing time, per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. “When Erik Spoelstra was asked about sending Nikola […]

A Kevin Durant tweet from 2010 resurfaced Saturday. Durant responded to the tweet, which was posted on February 24, 2010. “#uever wake up n the middle of da night and think about a girl u like or startin to like and sit at da edge of the bed n say d*mn i want her,” the […]

Could Luis Severino stay in New York? Possibly, but he probably won’t be returning to the New York Yankees. The New York Mets, however, have emerged as an option for the two-time All-Star pitcher in MLB free agency. The Mets have reportedly displayed interest in Severino, per Will Sammon of The Athletic. League sources reportedly […]

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in superstar free agent Shohei Ohtani. LA has been linked to Ohtani over the past couple of years in trade rumors, but a deal never came to fruition. Now the Dodgers are expected to make an aggressive pursuit for the former Los Angeles Angels […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will play the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night as the NBA In-Season Tournament continues on. The Lakers are looking to earn a victory against an underwhelming Blazers team, however, LA is dealing with injury concerns. Both LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been dealing with injuries, so they are not […]

Brandon Woodruff is a free agent. The Milwaukee Brewers non-tendered the former All-Star Friday, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Woodruff underwent shoulder surgery and is expected to miss the entire 2024 season. Woodruff is hoping that he can defy the expectation and pitch at some point in the ’24 campaign though. The decision to non-tender […]

The Chicago White Sox have endured back-to-back disappointing seasons. As a result, they are on the verge of entering a complete rebuild. In fact, the White Sox may be open to trading everyone on their roster, including stars such as Luis Robert Jr., Eloy Jimenez and Dylan Cease. White Sox GM Chris Getz recently addressed […]

Zach LaVine is a popular trade candidate. He has already been linked to a number of different teams. One potential reason for LaVine’s rumored trade desire recently emerged via an article from Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. According to Fischer, “multiple sources” have conveyed that LaVine “does not view this Bulls roster as competitive enough […]

The Golden State Warriors will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. Golden State is looking to bounce back after falling to the Thunder on Thursday. There is reportedly a chance that Stephen Curry will be able to play in the game. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said Curry is questionable for Saturday night, […]

The Atlanta Braves reportedly traded relief pitcher Nick Anderson to the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations on Friday, per Mark Feinsand of MLB Network and Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The trade comes after Atlanta dealt a number of players away for relief pitcher Aaron Bummer from the Chicago White Sox on […]

Joe Burrow is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a wrist injury. Baltimore Ravens fans shouted a disrespectful chant after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night, a game that saw Burrow exit early with the injury. Video via sportsvids99 on X (formerly Twitter). (WARNING: The following video includes the use of […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr recently addressed Draymond Green’s suspension. Kerr admitted that the suspension was “deserved” after Green placed Rudy Gobert in a chokehold during a Warriors-Minnesota Timberwolves on-court brawl. Stephen A. Smith responded to Kerr’s comments on the Draymond Green incident during an ESPN First Take segment. “When your coach speaks […]

Will Kyrie Irving play Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks after missing the Dallas Mavericks’ most recent game against the Washington Wizards? Irving was on the court Friday taking shots during the Mavs’ practice. Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News referred to Irving being on the court as a “good sign” for his chances of playing […]

The Carolina Panthers will host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Carolina is a heavy underdog, and the spread could shift even more depending on QB Bryce Young’s injury status. The Panthers received a positive update on Young Friday though, via Joe Person of The Athletic. ” (Frank) Reich: Bryce Young’s thigh issue more just general […]

The Cincinnati Bengals will battle the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football in an AFC North clash. Wide receiver Tee Higgins is injured and out for the game, however, so Cincinnati made a pair of roster moves prior to Thursday’s affair, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. “With Tee Higgins out due to a hamstring injury, […]

New York Yankees star Gerrit Cole was recently announced as the American League Cy Young winner. Cole was later asked a series of questions after winning the coveted award, via MLB. While being asked the questions, Cole made an interesting Shohei Ohtani admission. Checking in with AL Cy Young Award winner @GerritCole45. pic.twitter.com/jzNQnOsmIe — MLB […]

Jalon Daniels is returning to Kansas football for the 2024 season after dealing with an injury-plagued 2023 campaign. Daniels posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) where he discussed his decision. “This season didn’t go as planned,” Daniels said in the video. “But life comes at you fast. And sometimes your story’s out of your […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Washington Wizards by a final score of 130-117 Wednesday. Tim Hardaway Jr. performed especially well, which was pivotal since Kyrie Irving missed the game due to an injury. The Mavs are playing an impressive brand of basketball so far in 2023-24, and Jason Kidd discussed Dallas’ keys to success following […]

Rob Manfred announced on Thursday that the Atlanta Braves will host the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. “As a model of success on and off the field, the Braves deserve to host the All-Star Game,” Manfred said in a statement, via Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Truist Park and The […]

The Dallas Mavericks improved their record to 9-3 following Wednesday’s victory over the Washington Wizards. Dallas needed players to step up around Luka Doncic with Kyrie Irving out and that is exactly what happened. Dereck Lively enjoyed a good game in the post while Tim Hardaway Jr. caught fire from beyond the arc. Hardaway dropped […]

Gerrit Cole won his first Cy Young award Wednesday, earning the AL Cy Young in convincing fashion. Toronto Blue Jays ace Kevin Gausman, who was a finalist, finished third in voting. Gausman posted a positive message on X (formerly Twitter) after the results became official. “Blessed beyond belief. DFAd to Cy Young finalist,” Gausman wrote. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were defeated by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2022-23 NBA playoffs. Dillon Brooks, who still played for the Grizzlies, received plenty of backlash during the series after previously emerging as a villain in the league. Although he is now on the Houston Rockets, Brooks recently unveiled a LeBron James and Lakers […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the New Orleans Pelicans 131-110 on Tuesday. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the offense failed to find any kind of rhythm while the defense struggled versus New Orleans. The Mavs will play in the second of a back-to-back on Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards, but Irving’s status is […]

The Chicago Bulls are already one of the most discussed teams in NBA trade rumors and the 2023-24 season is still fairly young. Chicago is underperforming, and their intriguing roster is reportedly drawing trade interest. Players such as Zach LaVine and Alex Caruso have been mentioned in rumors. Recent drama involving LaVine has many people […]

The Dallas Mavericks have begun the 2023-24 season on a high note. Luka Doncic is playing at an elite level, Kyrie Irving has stepped up in recent action, and the entire roster is displaying signs of promise. One specific player, rookie Dereck Lively, has been especially important to the Mavs so far. One of the […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ roster may look a lot different in 2023. Starting pitcher Shane Bieber is being mentioned in trade rumors, and Cleveland designated another starter in Cal Quantrill for assignment Tuesday, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. Despite still having two years of team control remaining on his contract Cleveland decided to make this […]

Juan Soto trade rumors have been often discussed so far during the MLB offseason. Could a Chicago White Sox star emerge as a Soto trade alternative though? National MLB reporter Michael Marino believes Luis Robert Jr. may be a trade candidate. “For good reason, the OF everyone wants to talk about via trade that could […]

Zach LaVine is a potential candidate to be traded during the 2023-24 NBA season. The Bulls currently sport a sub-.500 record, and if they make LaVine available, he will certainly draw interest from all over the league. One team that reportedly is expected to be interested in a LaVine trade is the Philadelphia 76ers, per […]

The Boston Red Sox need to make a big splash this offseason. Pitching is of the utmost importance for Boston, but upgrading their lineup wouldn’t be a bad idea either. Doing both at the same time would help, even if Shohei Ohtani can’t pitch until 2025 due to injury. Signing Ohtani is something the Red […]

The New York Yankees did not play well in 2023. Despite entering the season with lofty expectations, New York dealt with injury struggles throughout the campaign. And sure, it is easy to blame the Yankees’ struggles on injuries, but even players that were healthy did not perform up to their typical standards. Now, Aaron Judge […]

San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler passed away on Tuesday at the age of 63, the team announced. Padres CEO Erik Greupner released a statement following Seidler’s passing, via padres.mlblogs.com. “The Padres organization mourns the passing of our beloved Chairman and owner, Peter Seidler,” Greupner said. “Today, our love and prayers encircle Peter’s family as […]

Houston Texans linebacker Denzel Perryman has been suspended for three games, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Perryman is being suspended for repeated violations of NFL playing rules which are in place to protect players, and his most recent violation was his seventh helmet foul, according to Rapoport. The NFL released an official announcement, via […]

Could Isaiah Thomas make a return to the NBA? Thomas recently claimed he at least attempted to pitch the Charlotte Hornets on a return. A user on X (formerly Twitter) made the following request to Thomas, “Call up Mitch, we need a backup PG.” Thomas is seemingly open to a role as LaMelo Ball’s backup […]

The Dallas Mavericks are off to a fast start in the 2023-24 NBA season. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are leading the charge for Dallas, as the team has upset expectations so far. Dallas still has questions to answer though. The Mavs’ defense features uncertainty despite some improvement. Overall size is an issue as well. […]

Toronto Raptors star OG Anunoby isn’t playing in Monday’s game against the Washington Wizards due to a finger injury. Anunoby reportedly suffered the injury, which is being called a finger laceration, while doing household chores, via ClutchPoints. The Raptors head into Monday’s game sporting just a 4-5 record. However, the Wizards only have two wins […]

Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks are off to a decent, albeit far from spectacular, start to the 2023-24 season. Lillard has also dealt with injury concerns, including a right calf ailment that led to his status being up in the air for Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls. Lillard was on the injury report […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green exchanged words on Sunday night. Audio of what was said between Green and Edwards was recently made available from the Timberwolves’ victory over the Warriors, via ClutchPoints. “What you gon do about it? You’re not gonna do nothing about it. Stop talking,” Green […]