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Traditionally, USA Basketball tops the world. Despite routinely winning gold in the Olympics, though, the Red, White & Blue finished just fourth place in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. That’s why LeBron James and company did everything in their power to right the ship at the 2024 Paris Olympics, via The Washington Post’s Ben Golliver. […]

Steph Curry gets buckets in his sleep. At least, that’s what his celebration suggested after hitting a dagger three over two France defenders in the Olympic gold medal match. Curry’s shot all but wrapped up the victory for Team USA, via NBC Olympics & Paralympics. "THE GOLDEN DAGGER!" Steph Curry that is utterly ridiculous. 🤯#ParisOlympics […]

Jordan Chiles may be punished at the Olympics for something she didn’t do. In an unfortunate plot twist, the USA gymnast may lose her bronze medal from the floor routine. Chiles could get replaced due to a judging error, via the AP’s Will Graves. “Romania’s Ana Barbosu could replace American Jordan Chiles as the Olympic […]

The Minnesota Vikings may be striking gold at the perfect moment. The club’s secondary has taken some big hits this summer, but top free agent Stephon Gilmore may lend a helping hand soon. Gilmore will visit the club’s brass, via NFL insider Josina Anderson. “NEWS: Free agent CB Stephon Gilmore tells me he’s flying out […]

Houston Astros infielder Jose Altuve has been a vital presence for the club for several years. That continued on Friday, as he smacked a seventh-inning, game-tying two-run shot against the Boston Red Sox that turned the tide in an 8-4 victory. Astros manager Joe Espada sounded off about Altuve’s greatness, via MLB.com’s Molly Burkhardt. “There’s […]

The Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles faced off in Week 1 of the NFL preseason on Friday, but something far more important happened pre-game. The Ravens honored former wide receiver Jacoby Jones, who died tragically on July 14. Baltimore had a moment of silence while showing Jones on the jumbotron. The Ravens with a moment […]

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is at the center of one of the 2024 Paris Olympics’ biggest controversies. After a unanimous win over China’s Liu Yang to win gold in the 66 kg division, Khelif’s womanhood has come into question due to her XY chromosomes. Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III defended the 25-year-old, via his […]

At long last, Sha’Carri Richardson can enjoy redemption. The Olympic speedster won her first gold medal Friday while rocking memorable nails. The 24-year-old’s blue nails read “I’m not back, I’m better,” via House of Highlights. The Americans won the women’s 4x100m relay, via Team USA’s social media. IT’S GOLD FOR TEAM USA 🇺🇸🥇 The women’s […]

The Boston Red Sox could use an extra lift to get over the hump, as they’re 1.5 games out of the AL’s last wild card spot as of Friday evening. However, Vaughn Grissom is unlikely to be their savior this season. The 23-year-old infielder is staying in triple-A despite finishing his hamstring rehab, via Mass […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made headlines by trading for Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays at the deadline. However, Hays has already hit a roadblock with his new squad. The 29-year-old is now out with a hamstring strain, via MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki. “The Phillies announced several roster moves today,” Zolecki reported. “Outfielder Austin Hays was placed on […]

The cat-and-mouse game between the San Francisco 49ers and their star wideout might finally be winding down. Brandon Aiyuk has been determined to receive a new contract from the club, and he may get his way faster than expected. The 49ers’ brass had a positive meeting with Aiyuk, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz. “Sources: #49ers […]

Both men’s and women’s USA basketball will compete for gold medals in the Olympics this weekend. However, Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams is displeased with how much media attention the men get compared to the women. Grant called for a change on Friday, via his social media. “If we really want to move the W game […]

Although NFL preseason is underway, the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings decided they could use a roster shakeup. The two teams agreed to a trade on Friday that featured a player swap within the same position. The Cowboys and Vikings dealt each other struggling cornerbacks, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “Trade! The #Cowboys are sending […]

The New England Patriots are taking it slow with Drake Maye, but their fans don’t want to see him on the bench. Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett hasn’t excited them much this summer, and it may only be a matter of time before he loses out on the starting job. Fans chanted “Start Drake Maye” after […]

NFL teams often get restless in training camp during the “dog days” of August, and the Seattle Seahawks are no exception. Star receiver DK Metcalf is one of many players who is ready to face opposing players rather than his teammates. Metcalf swung a helmet at a teammate on Wednesday, via The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar. […]

Washington Wizards small forward Bilal Coulibaly is considered one of the franchise’s building blocks, an essential ingredient to the long-struggling organization’s rebuild. However, the 20-year-old’s nondescript 2024 Paris Olympics campaign with Team France doesn’t add inspiration to his profile. Outside of Coulibaly’s 11-point outing in France’s exhibition loss to Germany on July 8, he’s made […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing musical chairs with their injured list and active roster. However, shortstop Miguel Rojas’ inclusion back into the lineup should help mitigate the constant turnover. The Dodgers activated two players while sending down one and shelving another, via the team’s social media. “The Dodgers activated IF Miguel Rojas and RHP […]

At 47-68, the Oakland Athletics are ending their Bay Area legacy on a sad note. However, young stars like closer Mason Miller could be building blocks for the future, and he’s now ready to contribute to the squad again. Miller got activated Wednesday after suffering a fractured left pinky finger on July 25, via the […]

America has routinely gotten smoked in the men’s 400M track race in recent Olympics, as it hadn’t won gold in the event since 2008. However, USA’s Quincy Hall had something to say about that on Wednesday. The 26-year-old won the event after lagging in the final seconds, via NBC Olympics. NEVER doubt Quincy Hall. 😱 […]

The New York Jets should have a better offense this season, but only if its key players stay healthy. New wideout Mike Williams’ injury recovery will be a big part of that, as he will help open up space for Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall. Luckily for New York, Williams continues to heal from his […]

It’s been a long time coming, but the Washington Wizards are finally headed in the right direction. The franchise had been on a dark path since getting bounced out of the first round in 2017-18, as the Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis contracts prevented it from rebuilding. Instead, it spun its wheels in mediocrity until […]

The possibility of Brandon Aiyuk leaving the San Francisco 49ers is getting more real by the minute. Both star edge rusher Nick Bosa and head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke candidly about the situation on Tuesday, and neither sounded confident the organization would retain the reliable wideout. Bosa acknowledged that the trade rumors are far from […]

Brandon Aiyuk wants to get paid like one of the best receivers in the game, but the San Francisco 49ers won’t bite. Meanwhile, several teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers want to break up the fracturing marriage. Earlier today, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Steelers aren’t likely to land Aiyuk. “I don’t expect Pittsburgh to be […]

The New York Knicks have officially named their 36th captain in franchise history, and former Villanova coach Jay Wright is fully behind their pick. Of course, former Wildcat Jalen Brunson received the honors. Wright sounded off on Brunson’s attitude, via NJ.com’s Adam Zagoria. “@CoachJayWright on Jalen Brunson,” Zagoria reported. “‘This is a role that he […]

The Golden State Warriors are no longer at the top of the mountain, and Lauri Markkanen’s latest decision won’t help them get back up there. Despite Golden State’s efforts to trade for him, the Finnish forward agreed to an extension with the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. The Warriors would not meet Utah’s demands, via The […]

The New York Jets have one of their most stacked rosters in years, so much so that even the roster bubble players have been consistently impressive this summer. However, not everyone on the 90-man preseason squad can make the team come September. One of the highest-profile players on New York’s potential chopping block is running […]

Future Hall-of-Fame pitcher Gerrit Cole may not win the Cy Young Award again this year, as he’s still not himself yet after rehabbing from an elbow injury. However, the New York Yankees ace has a chance to show off his progress again this weekend. Yankees manager Aaron Boone gave an update on Cole’s status, via […]

Superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is basking in the glory of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Team Greece leader is not only getting buckets on the court but also appreciating the entire experience. Antetokounmpo loves the Parisian vibes thus far, via The Athletic’s Sam Amick. “I’m trying to enjoy every single day with my teammates,” said […]

The Chicago Bears may have finally found their franchise quarterback, but Caleb Williams has to prove it first. The 2024 first-overall draft can look at Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud’s 2023 campaign as a blueprint for his rookie year in the NFL. The two promising talents are already being compared, via ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. […]

New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. couldn’t have gotten off to a better start for his new team. The former Miami Marlin became the first Yankee to ever hit four home runs in his first three games with the team. However, former Marlins executive David Samson isn’t impressed, via The Dan Le Batard […]

The New York Yankees have been the subject of many negative headlines recently, but the tide is shifting amidst their five-game winning streak. The club completed a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, mostly because the rest of the lineup outside of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto is hitting again. Outfielder Alex Verdugo […]

American swimmer Katie Ledecky continues to make history. The Maryland native won the 1500-meter freestyle by 10 seconds over the second-placed Anastasiya Kirpichnikova in the Paris Olympics, and social media went bananas. Ledecky won her eighth gold medal with the victory, via NBC Olympics. Simply the greatest. 🙌 Katie Ledecky adds another gold medal to […]

The football world has been speculating about a potential Aaron Rodgers-Davante Adams reunion for the entire summer. That speculation intensified when Rodgers said he “couldn’t wait” to play with Adams again, assumedly on the New York Jets this time. However, Rodgers clarified what he meant on Wednesday, via SNY’s Connor Hughes. “I think I was […]

While Team USA cruised to a 110-84 victory over Serbia on Sunday, head coach Steve Kerr made headlines for sitting Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton the entire game. However, Tatum won’t ride the bench for the whole of the 2024 Olympics. Team USA is shaking up its lineup ahead of its group stage clash with […]

New York Jets fans finally have a reason to be excited again, as future Hall-of-Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers is fully healthy again after tearing his Achilles on the fourth play of the season last year. While the 40-year-old will most likely form a fruitful partnership with star wideout Garrett Wilson, it hasn’t completely been smooth […]

The San Francisco Giants are just four games out of the NL’s third Wild Card spot, so there was no reason not to make an upgrade ahead of Tuesday’s 6:00 P.M. EST trade deadline. They did just that on Tuesday evening, as they swapped a minor-league pitcher for a Detroit Tigers outfielder. The Giants got […]

Draymond Green is the self-proclaimed champion of the “New Media,” which refers to athletes who take control of their narratives through both social media and podcasting. However, the Golden State Warriors forward only thinks certain players are qualified for the exclusive club. Green said younger athletes aren’t established enough yet to be interesting podcast hosts, […]

The New York Yankees have had a hectic past few days as the clock ticks towards Tuesday evening’s trade deadline. Ace hurler Gerrit Cole was supposed to face off against the MLB-leading Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, but there’s been a twist in the tale. Cole will miss the start due to […]

Ordinarily, it wouldn’t be considered possible that South Sudan could beat Team USA in basketball. However, the world has been upside-down recently, and the 2024 Olympics are no exception. Future Hall-of-Fame point guard Steph Curry admitted the Americans have “appropriate fear” of their African opponents, via ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “We have appropriate fear,” said Curry. […]