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Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts did not win the 2023 Home Run Derby. In fact, he didn’t expect to win. Yes, Betts is having a tremendous year that’s seen him crush 26 home runs, but Mookie plays for more than just the home run ball. Betts made a hilarious admission during the derby. However, […]

San Diego Padres SP Blake Snell enjoyed a dominant ending to the first-half of the 2023 season. Following an up-and-down beginning to the year, Snell found his footing in June. The left-hander now owns a 2.85 ERA to go along with 133 strikeouts, but was snubbed of an MLB All-Star Game selection. Snell’s agent, Scott […]

It isn’t often that arguably a sport’s best player isn’t in their Hall of Fame. Michael Jordan is obviously an NBA Hall of Famer, and LeBron James will be one day. In the NFL, Tom Brady is a Hall of Fame lock. However, Barry Bonds, who holds MLB’s all time home run record, is not […]

The Golden State Warriors have been one of the most successful NBA franchises over the past decade. That said, Golden State has endured trouble in regards to finding a reliable big man. James Wiseman was expected to fill that void but the fit didn’t go according to plan. Kevon Looney performed fairly well, while Golden […]

The 2023 MLB All-Star Game is scheduled for Tuesday night in Seattle. This year’s All-Star affair projects to be exciting once again. Although some superstars such as Aaron Judge and Mike Trout are injured and will not be able to participate, many new stars will have an opportunity to establish themselves in front of a national […]

Northwestern football head coach Pat Fitzgerald is facing concerning allegations from former players. Ex-Northwestern players recently accused Fitzgerald of enabling blatant racism, per Nicole Markus, Alyce Brown, and Cole Reynolds of The Daily Northwestern. “I didn’t feel like I could be anything other than white,” Ramon Diaz Jr, a Latino former player, said. “We never felt […]

Will the New Orleans Pelicans trade Zion Williamson? The answer to that question remains uncertain, however, Shams Charania recently dropped an update on the situation, per Pat McAfee on Twitter. “I wouldn’t count on Zion Williamson getting traded,” Charania said on The Pat McAfee Show. “I think the potential of him getting traded… a lot […]

It is finally the All-Star break and MLB’s best players are headed to Seattle. On Monday, The Seattle Mariners’ home field, T-Mobile Park, will host the MLB Home Run Derby. The event includes plenty of star power with some players returning to the derby and others making their debut. Let’s take a look at how […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the team optioned 2B Miguel Vargas prior to the MLB All-Star break. Vargas entered the season as one of LA’s top prospects, but he’s underperformed during the 2023 season. Some fans have already given up hope on the young infielder. Others believe he can still become a quality big league […]

John Wall is reportedly going to hold a workout for multiple teams amid his NBA free agency, per Chris Haynes. The workout will be held in Las Vegas. John Wall is holding a private workout for multiple teams on Sunday in Las Vegas, per @ChrisBHaynes. pic.twitter.com/sERQhQPFaW — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 9, 2023 Wall endured a […]

Matisse Thybulle displayed interest in signing with the Dallas Mavericks before the Portland Trail Blazers matched their offer. However, Marc Stein and Chris Haynes dropped interesting admissions about the situation on the #thisleague UNCUT podcast, via hoopsrumors.com. “On the #thisleague UNCUT podcast, Marc Stein said that ending up in Dallas was something Thybulle had ‘been wanting […]

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor received his target return date from injury from Dave Roberts. Roberts said he expects Taylor to return for the beginning of the second-half of the season following the All-Star break, per Bill Plunkett. Taylor, who was an All-Star back in 2021, struggled in 2022 and has continued to […]

Washington Wizards new guard Jordan Poole was recently asked about an incident that transpired last season with the Golden State Warriors, when he was punched by then-teammate Draymond Green. The incident led many to wonder how much of an impact it left on Golden State’s 2022-23 season. Poole, however, decided to sidestep the question and […]

Cody Bellinger endured down seasons in both 2021 and 2022 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. LA ultimately made the difficult decision to move on from the former NL MVP during this past offseason. Bellinger ended up signing with the Chicago Cubs and has enjoyed a resurgence in 2023. However, is Bellinger actually back? There’s no […]

The Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma City Thunder have reportedly agreed to a trade, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The reported trade is sending Rudy Gay, TyTy Washington, Usman Garuba and a second-round pick to the Thunder for Patty Mills. Wojnarowski also reports that Atlanta will save $4.5 million as a result of the trade. Mills […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers cruised to a victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. Mookie Betts led the charge in the Dodgers’ 11-4 win, smashing two home runs. He finished the game with three total hits to go along with four RBI and a pair of runs scored. Dodgers manager […]

Megan Rapinoe made a major announcement ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Rapinoe is planning to retire following the conclusion of the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League season, per World Soccer Talk. US Soccer has announced Megan Rapinoe is retiring from professional soccer at the end of the 2023 NWSL season. Rapinoe has been […]

The Houston Rockets will be one of the more intriguing teams during the 2023-24 season. Houston’s already made a number of impactful roster moves and they are expected to improve moving forward. Jabari Smith Jr may also be in line for progression, and he recently commented on why he opted to play in the NBA […]

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge is currently injured and his timetable for a return is uncertain. When the Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers played in early June, it was expected to be an exciting matchup between two historic teams that featured plenty of great players. Although New York performed well on the road at […]

The San Diego Padres promoted RHP Alek Jacob to the big league roster, per CBS Sports. He was called up from Double-A in a rather surprising move. However, the promotion is warranted as Jacob has impressed during his tenure in the Padres’ farm system. Given San Diego’s struggles in 2023, they are hopeful he can […]

Who’s going to start the MLB All-Star Game for the National League? Atlanta Braves pitchers Spencer Strider and Bryce Elder both would have strong chances. However, Elder will not pitch in the game since he’s scheduled start Sunday’s Braves contest. Strider is starting Saturday, and likely won’t pitch in the game as a result, per […]

The Memphis Grizzlies recently acquired guard Marcus Smart from the Boston Celtics in a three-team trade. Smart played a pivotal role for Boston during his tenure with the Celtics, especially on defense. The Grizzlies new guard was asked about Ja Morant’s suspension during a press conference following the trade. “Ja is a very special player… […]

Will Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett breakout in 2023? If so, the fantasy football implications will be immense. According to ESPN’s Mike Clay, Pickett will be 2023’s fantasy football version of Trevor Lawrence. He also listed examples of QBs who emerged as stars in their second seasons in the league, via ESPN. “Carson Wentz (2017), […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Max Muncy has endured an inconsistent 2023 season. On one hand, he’s hitting home runs at a decent rate. However, just about every other part of his offensive game is lacking. Muncy, who recently returned from injury, smashed a home run on Thursday in LA’s 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. […]

Freddie Freeman is a World Series champion, MVP, and seven-time All-Star. He’s played for the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers, two franchises with plenty of popularity. Despite all of this, is it possible that Freeman is underrated? Freeman is a great player and everyone agrees with that assessment. When people think of MLB’s current […]

A recent incident occurred between Victor Wembanyama and Britney Spears. Spears tried to catch Wembanyama’s attention but was allegedly struck by someone on Wembanyama’s security team. A shocking video of the incident recently emerged, via TMZ. 🚨VIDEO OF BRITNEY/WEMBY INCIDENT SHOWS SHE DIDN’T GRAB HIM🚨 Full video here: https://t.co/nSXYAE6jhu pic.twitter.com/uMBqtLKJGN — TMZ (@TMZ) July 7, […]

The 2023 MLB Draft is right around the corner. This year’s group of prospects features no shortage of talent. The draft is scheduled to begin on July 9th at 7 PM EST and will last until Tuesday, July 11th, ahead of the MLB All-Star Game. You can find more information on how to watch the […]

The Miami Heat endured an inconsistent 2022-23 regular season. They narrowly made the playoffs as a No. 8 seed, but turned on the jets in the postseason. Miami battled their way through the Eastern Conference playoffs before being defeated by the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals. Nevertheless, the future is bright for the Jimmy […]

The entire New York Yankees lineup seemingly began to slump after Aaron Judge suffered an injury in early June. With Judge still out, the lineup hasn’t found much consistency. Anthony Rizzo has certainly endured his struggles following a strong start to the 2023 campaign. Although his overall numbers still look decent, Rizzo commented on his […]

The Cleveland Guardians placed SP Cal Quantrill on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation, per Guardians beat reporter Mandy Bell. Cleveland’s rotation has been hit hard by the injury bug in 2023, with Quantrill, Triston McKenzie, and Aaron Civale all spending time on the IL this season. Quantrill has unfortunately dealt with injury concerns […]

The New York Yankees claimed a pitcher on waivers Thursday. New York reportedly claimed LHP Anthony Misiewicz off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and optioned him to Triple-A, per Yankees PR Dept. on Twitter. The move comes following the devastating Jimmy Cordero news, as the Yankees’ reliever was suspended for a domestic violence incident. As […]

Jakob Poeltl agreed to sign with the Toronto Raptors in NBA Free Agency, inking a four-year, $80 million contract to stay in Toronto. However, Fred VanVleet left Toronto and agreed to a three-year, $130 million deal with the Houston Rockets. Poeltl commented on VanVleet’s departure and revealed how he feels about it after re-signing with […]

Damian Lillard wants to go to the Miami Heat. Nothing has changed so far this offseason. Lillard’s agent Aaron Goodwin recently confirmed Lillard’s desire, per Barry Jackson. “I do what I should for my client,” Goodwin said. “Some teams I did call. Other teams have called me. It’s a respectful relationship with most teams. Truthfully, […]

LSU star gymnast Olivia Dunne is doing everything she can to help female college athletes. Dunne is reportedly launching “The Livvy Fund,” which will be intended to help female college athletes with NIL deals, per On3 NIL. Dunne is arguably the most famous college athlete in the country today. Her popularity has increased with various […]

The Drew League won the 2023 Red Bull Pro-Am Basketball Classic at King Drew Magnet School in Los Angeles, CA. The tournament lasted three days and included plenty of entertainment and excitement throughout. The final day of the event even included a three-point contest and a celebrity/influencer game. Six different leagues competed in the tournament. […]

LSU baseball enjoyed a tremendous 2023 season and now their superstars are set to make a crucial impact in the upcoming 2023 MLB Draft. Fresh off a College World Series victory, OF Dylan Crews and RHP Paul Skenes are two of the most exciting prospects in the draft. Both players recently received praise from MLB.com’s […]

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve is dealing with an injury and his current timetable is uncertain. Astros general manager Dana Brown recently provided a murky update on the second baseman, per Danielle Lerner. “Astros GM Dana Brown said he doesn’t yet know if Jose Altuve will go in the IL. The Astros will go over […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard requested a trade and reportedly wants to go to the Miami Heat. Some fans are criticizing Lillard, however, something that caught the attention of Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. Lol 1 or 2 more years Lmao. What do u be watching gang seriously. — Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 5, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2023 season hasn’t been ideal. Injuries have decimated the rotation and fans are calling for the team to add a star pitcher or two ahead of the MLB trade deadline. There is even more pressure to make a move following Dustin May and Clayton Kershaw’s injuries. May will miss the season […]