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In baseball, it’s rare for one player to dominate an entire team over an extended period. However, Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson isn’t just anybody. The two-time All-Star has gone on an unprecedented run against the Detroit Tigers, via OptaSTATS “Following today’s win by the @Braves over the Tigers, Matt Olson now has a […]

With the 2024 NBA Draft fast approaching, fans are running out of time to place their bets on who’ll be selected first overall. French international Alex Sarr had been the favorite for a while, but the tide has shifted. Following recent reports about the Atlanta Hawks’ plans with the first pick, fellow Frenchman Zaccharie Risacher […]

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge claimed to be ready to go for Wednesday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles after getting plunked in the hand by a fastball Tuesday. After Judge himself grinned and reported that his X-rays and CT scans came back negative, the five-time All-Star seemed like a shoo-in to take the […]

The Atlanta Hawks hold the No. 1 pick in this summer’s NBA Draft and thus have the most leverage in any possible draft-day trade scenario. With the draft soon approaching, rumors have been flying as the basketball world continues to speculate Atlanta’s next moves. While it’s not confirmed, the Hawks are reportedly taking a long […]

Los Angeles Sparks (4-11) rookie Cameron Brink was off to a promising start to her WNBA career after getting drafted second overall. The Stanford alum averaged 7.5 points per game on 39.8 percent shooting with 5.3 rebounds, immediately shining on a struggling Sparks team. Unfortunately, Brink suffered a torn ACL after getting tangled up with the […]

The universe works in mysterious ways, and San Francisco Giants Special Advisor Dusty Baker experienced that firsthand Tuesday. After visiting the great Willie Mays on Monday, the 93-year-old legend passed away Tuesday. Baker expressed his feelings on losing his longtime friend, via USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. “Isn’t it ironic?’’ said Baker, “that while the eyes […]

With Boston Celtics center Al Horford finally becoming an NBA champion, he’s now forever linked with Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden unexpectedly. Horford won his first ring after his 186th playoff game on Monday, which had previously been a record amongst active players. Now, Harden holds that record, and Horford couldn’t be happier about […]

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is firmly established as one of the greatest players to ever touch the pigskin, but he still has plenty to prove. The 40-year-old needs to show he still has gas left in the tank after tearing his Achilles on the fourth play of the Jets’ season last year. Longtime […]

The New York Yankees currently sit atop the league at 50-24, but that’ll change quickly if they play like they did in their last two games. The upstart Baltimore Orioles come to the Bronx, sitting just a game and a half out of first place in the AL East. Meanwhile, New York will be without […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was tormented last season for being a “playoff choker” and not being able to dribble to his left. Now, he stands at the league’s mountaintop, joining rare air after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. Brown joins Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry as the only players in NBA […]

The Cleveland Browns may have had a Cinderella run with Joe Flacco at the helm at the end of last season, but it’s time to get back to reality. Deshaun Watson is the one getting paid to be the franchise quarterback, and this will be a make-or-break season for the veteran. Browns general manager Andrew […]

Texas football is gearing up for its revenge tour for next season and beyond after losing the National Championship to Washington last season. The Longhorns have put together a star-studded recruiting class, and their latest addition may be the most important one yet. Texas landed 2026 five-star quarterback Dia Bell on Monday, who sounded off […]

The San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals will be playing a Negro League tribute game Thursday in Birmingham, Alabama’s Rickwood Field, and one of the greatest players of all time was originally scheduled to be there. Giants legend Willie Mays was supposed to be the center of attention at the game’s festivities, but he’ll […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been surprisingly outshined by Jaylen Brown throughout their playoff run this season. If and when the Celtics hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy, Brown will most likely be the Finals MVP. However, Tatum isn’t concerned with that fact. "It's important, but it's not like the main thing. Isiah Thomas, [Tim […]

Arizona Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll had another setback amidst an already rough sophomore season. The 2023 NL Rookie of the Year, who’s hitting .213 with just two homers, picked up an injury during Arizona’s 12-5 win over the Chicago White Sox Sunday. Carroll left in the seventh inning after feeling pain in his left side […]

New York Jets running back Breece Hall probably never expected to be in this position back at Iowa State. While the two-time All-American certainly expected to be an NFL star, he probably didn’t think San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy would start in the Super Bowl before him. Now, Hall will get to play his […]

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur went viral recently for making a racist joke about Koreans. Of course, this was ironic, considering that his teammate is South Korean superstar Son Heung-Min. Bentancur apologized to Son on Instagram Friday, via ESPN. “Sony brother! I apologise to you for what happened, it was just a very bad joke!” Bentancur […]

The Baltimore Orioles pitching staff is currently resembling a medical ward. Right-hander Kyle Bradish, who missed the first month of the season with a UCL sprain, now appears to be missing more time. Bradish is headed back to the injured list with the same ailment, via baltimorepositive.com’s Luke Jones. “The Orioles have placed Kyle Bradish […]

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander hasn’t been himself this season. The future Hall-of-Famer is 3-2 with a 3.95 ERA this year in his second season back in Houston, with a 7.20 mark in June. Verlander will miss Saturday’s start against the Detroit Tigers due to “neck discomfort,” via The Houston Chronicle’s Matt Young. The 41-year-old’s ailment […]

New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo will never forget the game he had Friday night. While Boston Red Sox fans booed him in his first return to Fenway Park, all he did was go 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBI in an 8-1 victory. Verdugo basked in the glory post-game, via YES Network. "This […]

While Caitlin Clark is generally agreed upon as the main draw behind women’s basketball’s furious surge in popularity recently, Angel Reese deserves her respect, too. The two’s competitive rivalry from college has carried over into the WNBA, and the league is better off because of it. NBA retiree Carmelo Anthony, basketball commentator Monica McNutt, and […]

Former Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr.’s life got turned upside down after being arrested in December due to allegations of rape and sexual assault. The accusations against the NBA Draft prospect were based on an incident in a Lawrence, Kansas bar in September. However, Shannon was found not guilty by a Kansas jury Thursday, […]

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is constantly the topic of conversation, even during the offseason. The enigmatic superstar most recently made headlines for his “unexcused absences” during the Jets’ minicamp, which caused a stir online. Fellow New York star and teammate Sauce Gardner came to the legend’s defense Friday, via X. “Are y’all really […]

This is the year of revenge for Kansas State basketball. After a subpar season, Jerome Tang and the Wildcats continue to reload in the transfer portal, creating one of the most intriguing new-look teams in college hoops. The program landed Illinois transfer Coleman Hawkins Friday with the help of a large pot of gold, via […]

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes has been one of the best in the business so far this year, as he’s tied for third in the MLB with 19 saves. However, the Kansas City Royals got the best of him Thursday afternoon, spoiling a thrilling Yankees comeback. The veteran right-hander shared some insight on his […]

Auburn football fans will never forget the greatness of Cam Newton. Years before his underwhelming stint with the New England Patriots, “Super Cam” helped the Tigers shock the world and win the 2010 National Championship, using his dazzling dual-threat abilities to embarrass defenses. Former Auburn coach Gus Malzahn still has high praise for his former […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of one of their roughest off-seasons in recent memory. After striking out on UConn boss Dan Hurley to fill their head coaching vacancy, the team may turn to NBA retiree JJ Redick, who’s never coached at any level. New Orleans Pelicans forward and former Laker Larry Nance […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is having one of the biggest falls from graces in recent basketball memory. After being Dallas’ third option for much of the season, the 32-year-old hasn’t made a shot since Game 6 of the second round. Fans are destroying Hardaway online after coming up short in Game 3 Wednesday […]

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers and his new assistant Darvin Ham have been two of the most scrutinized NBA coaches in recent memory. Their recent pairing hasn’t put Bucks fans at ease, as both men have a penchant for blowing playoff games. NBA legend Magic Johnson is completely on board with it, though, as he […]

Oftentimes, actors had deep and intimate knowledge about the person or character they were playing years before they were offered the role. However, Laurence Fishburne had a different approach when tackling the role of former Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers on FX’s new series Clipped. Fishburne went in blind, as he had no clue […]

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has revolutionized women’s basketball, drawing more eyes to the sport than it has ever had before. That’s why her exclusion from the Team USA roster in the 2024 Paris Olympics has caused an uproar in the hoops world, with many people having differing opinions. Retired NBA star Gilbert Arenas thinks […]

Sports is about winning, but the feeling of redemption comes in a close second. New York Yankees left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodon achieved both Monday night in his victory over the Kansas City Royals, a microcosm of how his season has gone. Rodon said he had the game circled on his calendar, via YES Network. Carlos […]

Many basketball fans were shocked to see Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark get snubbed from Team USA’s Olympic roster this year. After all, she broke the NCAA scoring record and has already been a box-office attraction for Indiana. One of those fans is Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, who voiced his opinion via The Herd […]

Former Dayton Flyers center DaRon Holmes II is expected to go in the top half of the upcoming NBA Draft. As one of the top big men in his class, the 21-year-old has reportedly been the apple of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s eye. The club feels so strongly about Holmes that they might have privately […]

Former USC guard Bronny James’ draft stock has risen significantly after struggling in his freshman season with the Trojans. The Los Angeles Lakers have been rumored to be looking at the 19-year-old with their second-round pick, although he could feasibly end up somewhere else as well. Unless someone else takes Bronny in the first round, […]

With the Dan Hurley bombshell dropping Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers must now look in another direction to fill their head coaching vacancy. Although JJ Redick has been a popular name thrown around in rumors, there are several other viable and more experienced options on the table. The Lakers are looking at an extensive list […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ aura is fading by the day. After firing former head coach Darvin Ham, UConn boss Dan Hurley turned down the team’s $70 million offer to replace him. Laker nation is now having a large-scale meltdown on X, with many fans complaining that the team should’ve thrown more cash at the two-time […]

Although former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham was fired after just two years, he’s more than qualified to continue as an assistant. After rumors of the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors trying to poach him, Ham is actually heading to Milwaukee. Ham will be Doc Rivers’ top assistant coach, via ESPN’s Adrian […]

Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore has championship-sized shoes to fill in Ann Arbor. However, nobody believes he’s capable of the job more than his predecessor, Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh told Moore he’d be the Wolverines’ next coach after his departure, via On3’s Clayton Sayfie. “It entered my mind when Coach Harbaugh told me, ‘You’re gonna […]