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The Houston Astros cruised to a 9-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday in Game 3 of the ALDS. They took a 2-1 series lead with the win as well. Houston is clearly starting to find their rhythm and that spells trouble for the rest of baseball. Yordan Alvarez was especially impressive, going 3-5 […]

LeBron James stood up for his son on Tuesday. The Los Angeles Lakers star responded to a user on X (formerly Twitter) and called out Bronny James’ critics. Exactly!!! He’s definitely just as if not right there at his age. The casuals just like to argue about 💩 they literally don’t know about https://t.co/DO0AyW8b4k — […]

New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers previously referred to Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce as “Mr. Pfizer,” due to Kelce’s support of the vaccine. Kelce responded by questioning how he got into “vax wars” with Rodgers. Following Kelce’s comments, Rodgers challenged the tight end to a debate on the Pat McAfee Show. “Listen, Mr. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were the favorites heading into the 2023 National League Division Series (NLDS) against the Arizona Diamondbacks. After all, LA was fresh off a first-round bye and had ace Clayton Kershaw set to start Game 1 at home. And then the wheels fell off. The Diamondbacks scored six runs in the first […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have rebuilt their roster and have an opportunity to make some noise in the Western Conference during the 2023-24 season. In fact, many NBA general managers believe the Thunder will be the most improved team. According to a recent survey of NBA GMs, the Thunder are favored to be the most […]

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in dramatic fashion on Monday in Game 2 of the NLDS. The Phillies ultimately blew a four-run lead and dropped the game 5-4. In the 9th inning and with Bryce Harper standing on first base, Nick Castellanos drove the ball the other way deep into the right-center gap. […]

Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren are future NBA stars. They played in the San Antonio Spurs-Oklahoma City Thunder NBA preseason clash on Monday, and both performed well. Despite being two of the most intriguing prospects in the league, Wembanyama says he doesn’t have a relationship with Holmgren. ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst asked if he has […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has been dealing with an injury concern. St. Brown missed Week 5’s game versus the Carolina Panthers due to an abdomen injury, but Lions head coach Dan Campbell believes the wide receiver is trending in a positive direction. In fact, Campbell even told the Detroit Free Press that St. […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to square off in an NBA preseason game on Monday. With the game comes the preseason debuts of rookies Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren. Wembanyama and Holmgren come into their rookie seasons in very different scenarios, but both players project to be future stars. All […]

Football is coming to the Olympics… well, sort of. The 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, CA is reportedly set to feature flag football. It’s unclear how many NFL players will be interested in representing Team USA in flag football, but Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill seems to be all in. And Hill wants other NFL […]

The Green Bay Packers are looking to climb back over the .500 mark with a victory on Monday Night Football against the Las Vegas Raiders. However, they received a major injury update on star running back Aaron Jones before the game. The Packers and Raiders are both dealing with various injury questions heading into Monday […]

Corey Seager saw his MLB playoffs OBP absolutely skyrocket on Sunday versus the Baltimore Orioles. The Texas Rangers star, who projects to be an AL MVP finalist, drew five walks in Texas’ 11-8 ALDS Game 2 victory. Seager’s five walks were the most in a single game in MLB postseason history, per MLB on X […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are not facing an elimination game on Monday. Game 2 of the NLDS does present itself as a must-win affair though. The last thing LA wants to do is head to Arizona down 2-0 in the series. The Arizona Diamondbacks are rolling with their ace Zac Gallen on Monday, however. So […]

The Green Bay Packers received a pivotal injury update before their Monday Night Football clash against the Las Vegas Raiders. Cornerback Jaire Alexander is reportedly expected to play in the game, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. After being listed as questionable and missing Green Bay’s past two games, this is a key update for […]

The San Francisco 49ers cruised to a 42-10 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. Brock Purdy performed especially well in the game, leading San Francisco’s offense throughout the lopsided affair. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan reacted to Purdy’s performance, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN. “That [playoff game] was probably his worst game,” […]

There is no shortage of hype surrounding the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama, heading into the 2023-24 season. He recently received plenty of attention during a preseason scrimmage. San Antonio Spurs and NBA fans in general cannot wait to see him play this year. With all of the expectations and […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr coached Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers with Team USA. Kerr got to know Reaves well during their time together and he recently shared his thoughts on the Lakers guard, per Lakers beat reporter Mike Trudell. “Steve Kerr said he loved coaching Austin Reaves with @usabasketball, saying […]

Prior to facing Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper on Saturday in Game 1 of the NLDS, the hardest hit ball off of Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider was recorded at 111.8 MPH. That changed on Saturday. Harper smashed a 6th inning home run off Strider to give Philadelphia a 2-0 lead. The homer was clocked […]

The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets both missed the playoffs in 2023. New York entered the season with high expectations but fell well short, while the Cubs upset their preseason odds but just missed out on a postseason spot. Pete Alonso endured ups and downs with the Mets in 2023 and has been rumored […]

The Atlanta Braves are currently focused on their NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies. They were dealt some devastating injury news prior to Game 1, however. Braves pitcher Kyle Wright is expected to undergo shoulder surgery and miss the entire 2024 season, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Wright, 28, enjoyed a superb 2022 season. He posted […]

Damian Lillard. You likely heard that name a lot during the NBA offseason. It certainly wasn’t the first summer where Lillard was mentioned in trade rumors. It was, however, the first time Lillard requested to be dealt away from the Portland Trail Blazers. As a result, there were no shortage of various rumors, storylines, and […]

Adley Rutschman and the Baltimore Orioles are set to begin their journey in the MLB playoffs. Rutschman will make his MLB playoff debut after a 2023 season that saw him establish himself as one of baseball’s best players. Rutschman spoke with Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports prior to the O’s ALDS Game 1 clash versus […]

Prior to the 2023 season, it appeared likely that Jonathan Taylor’s time with the Indianapolis Colts may be coming to an end. Not only is he set to return from injury, but Taylor and the Colts have reportedly agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract extension, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Jonathan Taylor, Colts […]

The Texas Rangers took care of business in the American League Wild Card Series and will play the AL’s best team, the Baltimore Orioles, in the ALDS. Max Scherzer has been taking steps towards a potential return from injury. However, Scherzer is not on Texas’ ALDS roster, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nightengale reported […]

Miami Marlins star pitcher Sandy Alcantara, who won the National League Cy Young award in 2022, dealt with inconsistency in 2023. Alcantara did not look like himself and it appears an injury may have been bothering him throughout the season. Alcantara announced on Instagram Friday that he underwent Tommy John surgery and will not return […]

The Houston Astros are taking on the Minnesota Twins in the ALDS, which means Carlos Correa will get to face his former team. Correa cemented himself as a star in Houston and later ended up signing with the Twins. Jose Altuve commented on playing against the former Astros star in the MLB playoffs, per Ari […]

The Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros will battle in the ALDS as the MLB playoffs continue on. The Twins are set to turn to a surprise starting pitcher for Game 1, as Bailey Ober will draw the outing, per Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Ober wasn’t aware he would be starting until Friday. He commented on […]

The Detroit Lions received a pair of major injury updates on Friday. RB Jahmyr Gibbs is listed as questionable for the Lions’ Week 5 game against the Carolina Panthers, while WR Amon-Ra St. Brown is doubtful for the contest, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Gibbs is dealing with a hamstring injury. He’s a late addition […]

A former New England Patriots Super Bowl champion is set to join former teammate Tom Brady in retirement. Linebacker Jamie Collins reportedly announced his retirement from the NFL, per Mike Reiss of ESPN. “LB Jamie Collins, who had 3 stints with the Patriots, has 2 SB rings, and led the NFL to ban a play […]

The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces appeared destined to meet in the WNBA Finals all season long. Sure enough, the two teams are set to clash in the championship. Las Vegas won last year and were the best team throughout the 2023 season. However, New York also performed well and has WNBA MVP […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was asked by a reporter to make his NBA GOAT (greatest of all-time) selection during a recent press conference. Without wasting too much time, Doncic selected Michael Jordan over LeBron James, via ClutchPoints. “I mean, it’s MJ,” Doncic said. NBA GOAT debate The Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James NBA GOAT […]

The Golden State Warriors feature plenty of veteran leadership on the roster. Draymond Green has been a vocal leader for Golden State over the years, while Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are also well-respected. Kevon Looney could also become a leader of sorts for the Warriors though. Head coach Steve Kerr explained Looney’s role during […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently preparing to host the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLDS. The Dodgers will be heavily favored against the D’Backs, a team they played often during the regular season. Arizona already upset the Milwaukee Brewers in the MLB playoffs though, and Los Angeles was taken down by the San Diego Padres […]

New York Mets GM Billy Eppler is calling it quits in New York. He reportedly resigned Thursday, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. “New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler has resigned. With David Stearns coming on as president of baseball operations, Eppler no longer was in the top decision-making role,” Passan reported. Stearns’ new role […]

Buck Showalter and the New York Mets agreed to part ways following an unsuccessful 2023 season. Phil Nevin also is not returning as the Los Angeles Angels manager. Showalter reportedly has interest in the Angels’ manager job, per Mike Puma of the New York Post. “Buck Showalter is interested in the Angels’ managerial opening, according […]

Victor Wembanyama is incredible. He hasn’t even played an NBA game yet and everyone still knows how talented, and versatile, he is. That versatility will be a topic all season long, especially if Wembanyama is able to play point guard, something he said he can do, per Michael C. Wright of NBA.com. “There really are […]

Barry Bonds is an MLB legend who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. MLB’s all-time home run leader, Bonds is not in the Hall-of-Fame due to being linked to PEDs. Bonds’ Hall-of-Fame status is an extremely controversial topic that fans often debate. Bonds believes he should be elected to Cooperstown. Today, we […]

The Las Vegas Raiders received a pair of injury updates on WR Davante Adams and QB Jimmy Garoppolo prior to their Week 5 clash against the Green Bay Packers, via Tashan Reed of The Athletic. “#Raiders HC Josh McDaniels said QB Jimmy Garoppolo is still in the concussion protocol, but will practice today. WR Davante […]

Many baseball fans have heard about the time Atlanta Braves legend Chipper Jones saved former Braves and current Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman during a snowstorm. In fact, the Braves even held a promotion after it happened. However, everybody doesn’t know the specific details. Freeman joined Mookie Betts’ podcast, On Base With Mookie Betts […]