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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance hasn’t performed especially well so far during the NFL preseason. Lance, who was expected to be San Francisco’s starting QB in 2022 but suffered an early-season injury, still has a high-ceiling. Marcus Spears of ESPN, however, seems to already be giving up hope on the young quarterback, per First […]

The Baltimore Ravens are activating RB JK Dobbins off the PUP list according to sources, per Adam Schefter. Dobbins features a high-ceiling and Baltimore is hopeful he can stay healthy throughout the 2023 season. The 24-year old running back has been in the league since 2020, but did not play in 2021. In 2022, he […]

LeBron James is arguably the greatest player ever. He’s also been extremely consistent throughout the course of his NBA career, something that’s translated to the NBA 2K franchise. James is always among the highest rated players in the game which did not change with his 96 rating in NBA 2K24. Ronnie 2K recently addressed the […]

Steve Nash was asked about new Hall of Famer and his former teammate, Dirk Nowitzki. Nash dropped a truth bomb on Nowitzki that Dallas fans will love, per NBA on Twitter. “I’m excited,” Nash said of Nowitzki’s Hall of Fame induction. “It’s a culmination of an incredible journey. Kid from the middle of Germany came […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are officially set to debut their franchise Hall of Fame. The team announced Saturday that Randy Johnson and Luis Gonzalez will be the first players ever inducted into the Diamondbacks Hall of Fame, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Randy Johnson, Luis Gonzalez heading to Diamondbacks Hall of Fame The Diamondbacks were […]

Tony Gonsolin hasn’t pitched well in 2023. He started out the season on the injured list and hasn’t found his footing since. Dave Roberts said on Saturday that the Los Angeles Dodgers have thought about placing Gonsolin on the injured list once again despite the pitcher not necessarily dealing with a known injury at the […]

Russell Westbrook’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t go according to plan. LA underperformed for much of Westbrook’s time on the team, and the Lakers ultimately decided to move on. That said, Westbrook still made quite the impression on Austin Reaves. Reaves recently revealed his true thoughts on the former Lakers and current Los […]

The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets entered Saturday scheduled to play a doubleheader. Since teams are able to add an extra player for doubleheaders, Atlanta made the decision to promote former Mets pitcher Allan Winans to start the first contest, per Lindsay Crosby of Sports Illustrated. The roster move was overlooked by many but […]

Tyler Herro reminded everyone how good he is during a recent Miami Pro League performance. The guard, who’s been mentioned in trade rumors, dropped 44 points in his Miami Pro League outburst, per NBA on Twitter. Following his performance, Herro posted an epic hype video to his Instagram.   View this post on Instagram   […]

Damian Lillard previously requested a trade. Portland Trail Blazers young guard Anfernee Simons was asked about the Lillard situation, and he gave a brutally honest response, per Aaron J. Fentress. “A lot of people ask me that question all the time, obviously, like what’s going on with Dame,” Simons said. “I say, ‘They say he […]

Tampa Bay Rays superstar pitcher Shane McClanahan’s season is over. The team transferred the All-Star to the 60-day IL, effectively ending his regular season, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The odds of McClanahan returning in 2023 were already slim. Despite suffering a forearm injury, there was still a glimmer of hope that he’d upset […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired SP Lance Lynn and RP Joe Kelly from the Chicago White Sox prior to the MLB trade deadline. The move ended up being LA’s primary trade prior to the deadline. They acquired some other key players, but Lynn was the most notable name LA added. Despite previously struggling with the […]

NBA 2K24 ratings have started getting released. Some of the ratings have been controversial while others are widely agreed upon. One interesting development is the consistent resurgence of big men receiving higher ratings in the game. This obviously coincides with the NBA itself, as bigs are more skilled than ever (just watch a Nikola Jokic […]

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge is no stranger to crushing home runs. His 464-foot moonshot on Friday caught the attention of Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe, who offered the perfect take on Judge’s homer after the game. “That’s a different type of home run, that’s for sure,” Volpe said of Judge’s home run, via Bryan […]

There was a time when Ben Simmons was regarded as one of the better players in the NBA. The tall point guard featured elite passing and defensive ability and was also able to finish at the rim. Despite never featuring much of a jump-shot in the NBA, Simmons was a good player. Ever since passing […]

The San Diego Padres’ playoff hopes are still alive. They currently sit in fourth place in the National League West, making their odds of winning the division rather slim. San Diego is still trying to clinch an NL Wild Card spot, however. The latest injury update on pitcher Michael Wacha will excite Padres fans amid […]

Although the early portion of the NBA offseason was filled with rumors, Kyrie Irving likely thought he would stop getting asked about the Los Angeles Lakers after signing a new contract with the Dallas Mavericks. However, that didn’t stop a young fan from recently asking Irving if he is “going to the Lakers.” Irving didn’t […]

Baltimore Orioles new starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, who was acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals prior to the MLB trade deadline, recently made his first start at Camden Yards as a member of his new team. Flaherty pitched fairly well, allowing three earned runs across five innings against the Houston Astros while striking out eight […]

Kevin Brown was recently suspended by the Baltimore Orioles for making comments which the organization apparently seemed to think were detrimental to the team. The suspension, which didn’t appear to be deserved, drew backlash from all over the MLB world. Orioles fans were especially frustrated by the decision. Brown, who was fortunately reinstated by the […]

Florida football lost a key player. It was announced on Friday that EDGE Justus Boone will miss the entire 2023 season after suffering a torn ACL, per Zach Abolverdi of Gators Online. Head coach Billy Napier made the announcement and later released a statement on the devastating injury news, via Abolverdi as well. “We’re going […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will lean on Davante Adams in 2023 as the team attempts to rebound from their forgettable 2022 campaign. However, they were forced to hold their breath after Adams suffered an injury scare on Friday during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers. Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels provided an injury […]

Ronald Acuna Jr is the favorite to win the National League MVP. The Atlanta Braves star is one of the best players in MLB and is in the midst of a terrific season. However, his former teammate Freddie Freeman is making a strong case as well, a case that simply cannot be overlooked. Blake Harris, […]

The Chicago Cubs opted not to sell prior to the MLB trade deadline, instead holding onto players such as Marcus Stroman and Cody Bellinger who were previously mentioned in trade rumors. The Cubs players obviously wanted to win and performed well enough to convince Chicago’s front office to keep the team intact. Now, Chicago sits […]

It’s no secret that Adley Rutschman has played a pivotal role in the Baltimore Orioles’ success. What may not be known, however, is that the Orioles haven’t been swept in 76 consecutive series since promoting Rutschman to the big league roster. That feat is the longest since the 1942-1944 St. Louis Cardinals, according to MLB […]

The Texas Rangers acquired SP Max Scherzer prior to the 2023 MLB trade deadline from the New York Mets. Despite receiving interest from other teams, Texas ultimately landed the veteran starting pitcher. Scherzer recently made a brutally honest admission about the Mets-Rangers trade, per Foul Territory on Twitter. “I didn’t think I was getting traded,” […]

Ronald Acuna Jr is the favorite in the National League MVP race. Los Angeles Dodgers stars Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts also may be in the conversation. However, does Acuna Jr’s Atlanta Braves teammate Matt Olson have a chance of surprising everyone and winning the award? Olson is in the midst of a fantastic 2023 […]

Michael Lorenzen threw a no-hitter on Wednesday versus the Cincinnati Reds. It was certainly an impressive debut for Lorenzen in his new home park after being traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Philadelphia Phillies prior to the 2023 deadline. It’s been quite the journey for the 31-year old California native. In fact, there was […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. exited Tuesday’s game versus the Pittsburgh Pirates after getting hit by a pitch. The Atlanta Braves star, who’s in the midst of an MVP-caliber campaign, received negative X-rays after the game. Fortunately, Acuna is set to return to the lineup on Wednesday against Pittsburgh without even missing a game, as he’s hitting […]

The 2023 World Baseball Classic featured Team USA versus Team Japan in the championship game. Los Angeles Angels stars Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani represented their teams and faced off in the final at-bat of the game in a legendary moment. Ohtani ended up striking out Trout to clinch the victory for Team Japan. Recently, […]

Johnny Manziel is a Texas A&M football legend. Yes, Manziel had plenty of off-the-field distractions and concerns, but the QB was electric during his time with the Aggies. A number of admissions about Manziel’s college football and NFL career were recently revealed during Netflix’s Untold: Johnny Football documentary. One of those admissions came from Manziel […]

Joe Burrow is currently dealing with a calf injury. His timeline is uncertain and it remained fairly unclear on Wednesday following Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor’s snarky update, per Adam Schefter. “The timeline is several weeks from when I said several weeks,” Taylor told reporters. The Bengals either don’t have new information on Burrow’s […]

According to a report from the Daily Mail Online, the Los Angeles Lakers are finalizing plans to build a Kobe Bryant and Gigi Bryant statue outside of the Crypto.com Arena, via ClutchPoints. The statue is expected to be unveiled to the public on August 8, 2024 in an effort to honor his jersey numbers he […]

The Houston Astros players, especially second baseman Jose Altuve and third baseman Alex Bregman, have grown used to getting booed at this point. Ever since news of the 2017 sign-stealing scandal became public, the Astros have faced scrutiny from fans. They escaped the worst in a sense, since the story came out prior to the […]

Arizona Diamondbacks star outfielder Corbin Carroll recently joined Los Angeles Dodgers MVP candidate Mookie Betts’ podcast On Base with Mookie Betts presented by Bleacher Report. The two rival outfielders discussed a number of different topics, including the Jose Ramirez-Tim Anderson brawl. “The other day in Cleveland, there was a brawl that went on,” Betts said. “When you’re […]

Julio Urias currently owns a 4.39 ERA. His 2023 season hasn’t been a great one by any means. That said, the Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander has bounced back in recent action. Following a brutal start that saw him surrender eight earned runs versus the Baltimore Orioles back on July 19, Urias has given up a […]

The Golden State Warriors acquisition of Chris Paul raised some eyebrows around the league. Paul, formerly a rival of Golden State, is now set to join a fast-based offense that relies on quick movement and three-point shooting. Paul, meanwhile, is a traditional point guard who excels as the ball-handler in the pick-and-roll. The fit doesn’t […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers promoted Victor Gonzalez to the big league club and optioned Bryan Hudson, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Additionally, injured reliever Blake Treinen is still hopeful he can possibly return in 2023, via Harris as well. Treinen underwent offseason surgery on his shoulder in November. The initial report stated […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their dominance over the San Diego Padres with a recent 3-1 series win. However, Padres pitcher Seth Lugo accused the Dodgers of stealing signs. Lugo isn’t accusing L.A. of cheating or anything of that nature. Rather, he believes Dodgers runners on second base were relaying which pitch he was going […]

Clayton Kershaw may return to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday in a game versus the Colorado Rockies. The Dodgers have performed fairly well despite his absence, but the future Hall of Famer’s return to the rotation will be pivotal without question. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed Kershaw’s looming return from injury, per Juan Toribio […]