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Three-time All-Star closer Liam Hendriks is reportedly receiving interest in MLB free agency. However, Hendriks isn’t necessarily in a rush to sign before the start of the 2024 season, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Reliever Liam Hendriks has multiple offers and has set a deadline of Thursday to sign with a team, sources tell ESPN. […]

The Indiana Pacers acquired Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors prior to the NBA trade deadline. It was a big trade that brought Siakam’s time with the Raptors to an end after seven and a half years. With the Pacers set to battle the Raptors in Toronto on Wednesday night, Siakam addressed playing against his […]

Pitchers and catchers are set to report for spring training, and Cody Bellinger is still a free agent. With the 2024 season just over a month away, Bellinger has yet to sign a contract in MLB free agency. Bellinger enjoyed a resurgent campaign with the Chicago Cubs in 2023, and a return to Chicago has […]

Houston Astros star Justin Verlander provided an injury update Wednesday. The veteran, who was traded back to the Astros in 2023 after signing with the New York Mets, is expected to lead Houston’s rotation in 2024. The latest update on Verlander’s shoulder is concerning, however. “When I first started playing catch I usually shut it […]

The Los Angeles Angels and reliever Drew Pomeranz are reportedly in agreement on a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Jeff Fletcher of SoCal News Group initially reported that the Angels and Pomeranz were nearing a contract agreement. The Angels have placed an emphasis […]

The San Francisco 49ers were defeated in the Super Bowl by the Kansas City Chiefs in heartbreaking fashion. San Francisco almost earned the championship, but ultimately fell short as the Chiefs continued their dynasty. Brock Purdy is already looking for ways to improve during the offseason as San Francisco hopes to rebound next year. “Shoulder […]

Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres had high expectations in 2023, but ultimately missed the playoffs. San Diego ended up trading Juan Soto, who will be a free agent after the 2024 season, to the New York Yankees this past offseason. Machado addressed Soto’s absence as spring training gets underway, via Bob Nightengale of […]

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN provided an update on Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges’ legal situation Tuesday. “The State of North Carolina has dropped three criminal counts – including a domestic violence protective order violation, misdemeanor child abuse and injury to personal property – against the Charlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges for ‘lack of sufficient evidence,’ according […]

Jorge Soler agreed to a contract with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. Soler, a right-handed power-hitter, is looking to add some pop to a lineup that has struggled to hit home runs. In fact, former player AJ Pierzynski revealed that no Giants player has hit 30 or more home runs in a season since […]

Jasson Dominguez of the New York Yankees is one of the most exciting prospects in baseball, but he’s currently recovering from Tommy John surgery. Dominguez took a major step forward on Monday, though, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. “Latest update on Jasson Dominguez is that he will be playing catch shortly; he’s already shagging fly […]

The Dallas Mavericks have won five games in a row and are playing a quality brand of basketball. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are playing especially well at the moment, and Dallas fans are dreaming of a deep playoff run. Doncic is making a legitimate MVP case for himself, and Irving commented on Doncic’s scoring […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Washington Wizards 112-104 on Monday night. Dallas had an inconsistent start to the game, and Luka Doncic’s injury scare in the third quarter didn’t help matters. Luka was already dealing with a broken nose and also injured his chin against Washington. The Mavs star ended up returning to the game […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic exited Monday’s game in the third quarter against the Washington Wizards with an apparent injury. Doncic, who is dealing with a broken nose, was hit in the face on an opponent’s drive to the basket. Fortunately, Doncic was able to return in the fourth quarter. UPDATE: Doncic reportedly suffered a […]

Daniel Gafford, who was recently traded from the Washington Wizards to the Dallas Mavericks, is set to battle his former team on Monday night. Gafford has already impressed with Dallas, scoring 19 points and recording nine rebounds in Saturday’s victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wizards interim head coach Brian Keefe was asked about Gafford […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Dallas has won four games in a row and their new acquisitions, PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford, are already fitting in with the team. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have led the charge, but both players are still dealing with injury concerns. Doncic […]

Clayton Kershaw recently re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rumors of Kershaw signing with the Texas Rangers or even potentially retiring swirled throughout the offseason, but Kershaw ultimately decided to return to the only MLB organization he’s ever known. On Monday, Kershaw shared a seven-word message on Instagram that will excite Dodgers fans. Kershaw’s message […]

The Golden State Warriors have endured a mediocre 2023-24 season. There’s been some highs and there has certainly been some lows. Their 25-25 record as of this story’s writing is indicative of how their campaign has gone so far. Draymond Green was suspended indefinitely earlier in the season before returning in January, and Stephen Curry […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani said he’s planning to be “ready” for 2024 Opening Day. Ohtani, who underwent offseason elbow surgery and won’t pitch in 2024 as a result, made the comments after his batting practice on Monday, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. “I felt like the swings were feeling really good, which […]

The New York Mets and outfielder Ben Gamel are reportedly in agreement on a minor-league contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Mets announced that Gamel’s contract includes an invite to spring training. The signing continues a trend of depth additions for New York. It’s been a relatively quiet offseason for the […]

Will Sabrina Ionescu be able to upset the greatest three-point shooter of all-time? Ionescu is set to battle Stephen Curry in a three-point competition during NBA All-Star Weekend. Although Curry is the favorite, Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is “pulling for” Ionescu. “Two incredible shooters, incredible players really. I don’t want to disrespect their craft […]

Miami Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. is set to join Jaylen Brown, Mac McClung, and Jacob Toppin in the 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Jaquez hinted at a surprise dunk ahead of NBA All-Star Weekend during a recent appearance on Podcast P with Paul George, presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment. “I think I’ve got […]

Shohei Ohtani’s decision to sign a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers obviously caught the entire sports world’s attention. The San Francisco Giants, the Dodgers’ rival, certainly took notice of the signing. The Giants had previously been linked to Ohtani in free agency. Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb recently revealed an admission […]

The majority of the headlines around the Dallas Mavericks over the past week have revolved around their trade deadline acquisitions and the continued excellence of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Dallas has momentum right now after winning their past four games in a row. However, Josh Green has quietly performed well over the past 15 […]

The San Francisco 49ers dropped a competitive Super Bowl affair to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. San Francisco battled throughout the game and almost earned the win, but fell short in overtime. 49ers defensive star Nick Bosa shared his honest thoughts after the devastating 25-22 defeat, via David Lombardi of The Athletic. “It’s going […]

Should Patrick Mahomes be included in the GOAT conversation after the Kansas City Chiefs’ 25-22 Super Bowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers? Mahomes has often been compared to Brady over the years, and he addressed those comparisons following Kansas City’s big win on Sunday, via Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. “To me it’s […]

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58 on Sunday. Patrick Mahomes won his third Super Bowl MVP award, while Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift shared a romantic moment after the victory. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift after the Chiefs Super Bowl win 🫶 pic.twitter.com/HR8dpRyI3B — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 12, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have won Super Bowl 58, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22. It was a competitive game throughout. The Chiefs and 49ers both struggled from an offensive standpoint early. The field goal kickers ended up stealing the show early in the contest. 49ers kicker Jake Moody set a new Super Bowl record […]

The San Francisco 49ers made some mistakes early in the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs, but Jake Moody kicked a clutch 53-yard field goal late in the game to give San Francisco a 19-16 lead. JAKE MOODY FROM 53 YARDS 🔥 He gives the 49ers the lead with less than 2 minutes remaining […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 146-111 on Saturday. It was an all-around impressive victory for Dallas, as they earned a statement win against one of the best teams in the Western Conference. PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford performed well in their Mavericks debuts, and Luka Doncic reacted to Washington and Gafford’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 146-111 on Saturday. It was a convincing win that saw Dallas perform well throughout the affair. There was no shortage of energy at American Airlines Center as PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford made their Mavericks debuts following the NBA trade deadline. Both of the newly-acquired Mavericks […]

Prior to the Dallas Mavericks game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, head coach Jason Kidd revealed that newly-acquired players PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford will play but won’t start. Kidd said Washington will likely receive the opportunity to start before the All-Star break, however. The Mavericks trades for Washington and Gafford should prove […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford before the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. Washington and Gafford project to play big roles for this Dallas team throughout the rest of the season. Prior to Saturday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Mavs held an introductory press conference for their new players. […]

Jalen Brunson is a star. The New York Knicks guard has continued to improve on the court, and he’s also becoming a fan-favorite in New York. Brunson recently made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and addressed defying expectations. During the show, Fallon shared article headlines from 2022 when the Knicks first […]

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 120-84 on Friday. Damian Lillard led the charge for Milwaukee with 26 points and eight assists. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers provided an injury update on Khris Middleton after the win, via Eric Nehm of The Athletic. “He’s just going to be out for a minute, I can […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were quiet at the NBA trade deadline. LA considered trading forward Taurean Prince, but head coach Darvin Ham reportedly wanted Prince to remain with the team, per Jovan Buha of The Athletic. “With limited interest in their players with multiple years left on their contracts, one option the Lakers weighed was […]

The Dallas Mavericks were linked to Kyle Kuzma until the day of the NBA trade deadline. Dallas ended up acquiring PJ Washington from the Charlotte Hornets and Daniel Gafford from the Washington Wizards instead. But were the Mavs close to acquiring Kuzma? Sources reportedly said Washington strongly considered one trade offer for Kuzma, per Josh […]

Patrick Beverley was traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Milwaukee Bucks before Thursday’s deadline. Beverley is not wasting any time, and wants to play on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. “Somebody tell Cam Payne take his physical. I’m trying to play tonight,” Beverley wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Beverley should help Milwaukee’s struggling defense. […]

Chip Kelly is reportedly leaving UCLA, per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports and CBS Sports. Kelly is reportedly being linked to Ohio State and could become their next offensive coordinator, per Pete Thamel of ESPN. “Sources: Ohio State is expected to target UCLA coach Chip Kelly as the school’s next offensive coordinator. A deal could come […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic recently made an appearance on The Old Man & the Three podcast for a second time. Doncic discussed many different topics, including his 73-point outburst against the Atlanta Hawks. Host JJ Redick also asked Doncic about his current relationship with Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, as the two players have […]