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The Minnesota Timberwolves are not the most accomplished franchise in the world, but they’ve taken small steps in the right direction recently. The club could reach its first Western Conference Finals appearance since 2004 if it beats the Denver Nuggets in Sunday’s winner-take-all Game 7 matchup. Wolves guard Mike Conley doesn’t have the best Game […]

The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are embroiled in a closely contested Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup, with both teams trading haymakers. With the series tied at 3-3, the squads head back to New York City to play a winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday. The ticket price currently starts at $610, which is more than […]

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil may not have been a big name in the baseball world before Saturday’s outing, but he is now. The 25-year-old hurler was considered a surprise addition to the rotation at the beginning of the season, and now the Yankees look smart for adding him as the fifth starter. Gil […]

The Toronto Raptors are expected to make some changes this offseason after sputtering to a 25-57 finish, good for 12th in the Eastern Conference. One player they’ve been reportedly looking to move is Bruce Brown, who the team acquired as a part of the Pascal Siakam trade back in January. However, Brown is still favored […]

After years of coming up short when it mattered most, the Boston Celtics have run out of excuses. The team now sports the best roster it’s had since the Jayson Tatum era began, and there’s no more room left for failure. Golden State Warriors forward and part-time basketball pundit Draymond Green has no sympathy for […]

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has wasted no time making his mark on his new team. The Dodgers have already made bobblehead figures of the generational star, and now the city of Los Angeles has immortalized him. May 17th will now be recognized as “Shohei Ohtani” day in the City of Angels for […]

The San Francisco Giants (20-25) haven’t gotten off to the start that they had hoped for, and now they’ve gotten dealt an even bigger blow. Briefly after outfielder Jorge Soler returned from the 10-day IL, the team officially lost another outfielder for the season. Jung Hoo Lee was diagnosed with a torn labrum and will […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are tired of living in futility. Just days after firing Sheldon Keefe, the embattled club announced the hiring of a former Stanley Cup winner to take the reins. Former St. Louis Blues coach Craig Berube will be the 41st bench boss for the Toronto Maple Leafs, via Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. […]

Some changes may be in order for the Orlando Magic after bowing out to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round. One possibility is the team trading for New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, who only has one year left on his contract. The Orlando Magic are the betting favorites to land Ingram if he doesn’t […]

The Boston Celtics secured their sixth Eastern Conference Finals berth in eight years with their 113-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum had a solid day at the office, recording 25 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, leading the team in the first two categories. Tatum was equally as crafty […]

The Los Angeles Rams head into the 2024 campaign coming off an eventful offseason that included retirements, high-profile free-agent signings, and shrewd draft picks. The Rams made their first first-round selection in eight years in April’s draft. Los Angeles helped make up for the retirement of superstar defensive lineman Aaron Donald by taking edge rusher […]

Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco has been one of the best hurlers of the season thus far, recording a 2.09 ERA across 47.1 innings. However, the right-hander has suffered a significant setback after getting ejected from Houston’s 2-1 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday after the umpires found “sticky stuff” in his glove. Blanco […]

It’s not often that sports fans see a coach simultaneously host a radio show, but Doug Gottlieb may have just made history. The Fox Sports radio personality is now the head coach of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay basketball program, while still hosting The Doug Gottlieb Show daily, as announced on Tuesday. Gottlieb sounded off […]

Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul has been slowly declining the last few seasons, proving once again that Father Time is undefeated. Now, the all-time great appears to already be transitioning to the ESPN booth. Paul was officially announced as a guest analyst on NBA Countdown during the upcoming Eastern Conference Finals, via ESPN PR. […]

Ever since Bronny James broke the internet with his announcement that he’s leaving USC, the basketball world has been fiercely speculating where he’ll end up next. The possibility of him playing with his father LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers next year has fans and pundits alike on the edge of their seats. However, […]

Former NBA player and current ESPN commentator JJ Redick has been named as a prime candidate to fill the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching vacancy for the last few weeks. Many prominent figures around the basketball world have expressed their distaste for Redick possibly jumping into the fire without any coaching experience, and another one […]

Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope has big shoes to fill in the wake of John Calipari’s departure to Arkansas. However, Pope and Calipari have a strong relationship, which will undoubtedly help Pope navigate the waters with the Wildcats. Pope sounded off on his gratitude towards Calipari, via the College Hoops Today podcast. “Yeah, I […]

Superstar pitcher Justin Verlander has seen plenty of changes throughout his 21 years in the MLB. The 41-year-old has never been too shy to speak his mind, and he’s now denouncing the usage of analytics in baseball shortly after tossing yet another excellent outing for the Houston Astros. With starting pitchers throwing less and less […]

It’s not often that a rookie retires before they ever step onto the field for an NFL team, but it happened to the Green Bay Packers on Monday. The Packers placed un-drafted free agent offensive lineman Trente Jones on the reserved/retired list, seemingly ending his career. The club then replaced him with defensive lineman Spencer […]

The NFL world was lit on fire Monday afternoon, as the Detroit Lions announced that they re-signed franchise quarterback Jared Goff to a king-sized contract. The extension spans four years and is worth $212 million, with $170 million guaranteed, making Goff the highest-paid Lion in franchise history. This deal now sets the market for other […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has had quite the commentating career so far post-retirement. Although he is known for trolling and letting loose with controversial takes, the 10-time NBA All-Star may have taken it too far on Monday. While discussing the Eastern Conference Semifinals series between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks on FS1’s […]

After finishing 27-55 this past season, the casual observer may have thought that a rebuilding phase was coming for the Memphis Grizzlies. However, the team is rumored to be approaching the upcoming NBA Draft like a contender. Memphis is reportedly looking to trade out of the No. 9 spot in the draft with star guard […]

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray appears to have regained his typical form after struggling earlier in the team’s series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 27-year-old has played a central role in the Nuggets’ resurgence after initially falling behind 2-0. Murray hit a buzzer-beater from beyond half-court to end the first half on Sunday. He then […]

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres has gotten off to one of the worst starts of his career this year. The 27-year-old is slashing .208/.289/.562, but he finally had a positive moment in the Yankees’ 10-6 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Torres hit a three-run bomb to left field in the […]

Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer has yet to appear in a game this season, and now he may have to wait even longer than initially expected. The eight-time All-Star has been out rehabbing from his December back surgery, but a new setback in his recovery will leave the Rangers’ pitching staff thin for a while. […]

The Indiana Pacers avoided a 3-0 series deficit against the New York Knicks, grinding their way to a 111-106 victory at home in Game 3 on Friday. However, the win may have come at a price for the Pacers. Star guard Tyrese Haliburton and forward Aaron Nesmith both got banged up and are now questionable […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder now find themselves behind the 8-ball in their series with the Dallas Mavericks, down 2-1 after the 105-101 loss on Saturday. Oklahoma City’s main stars had solid performances, but its supporting cast left a lot to be desired. Two players in particular who may want to forget their outings are Lu […]

New York Yankees relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle hasn’t had much of a chance to show off his skills since signing a two-year deal with the club in December 2022. However, the right-hander is getting closer and closer to finally joining the Yankees’ bullpen for the first time this season. Kahnle is on track to finish […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have the opportunity to go up 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics Saturday night as the series shifts to Cleveland’s home floor. The Cavs are coming off a shocking 118-94 victory in Game 2 at the TD Garden, putting them in the driver’s seat with two home games coming […]

The new-look Chicago Bears squad is officially on the way toward achieving their dreams. 2024 first-round picks Rome Odunze and Caleb Williams have already developed a rapport in the rookie minicamp in what the organization hopes will be the beginning of a long-term partnership. Odunze sounded off on Williams’ talent, via Collen Kane of The Chicago […]

The Tennessee Titans have found their franchise left tackle, or so they hope. Alabama alum JC Latham has a lot to live up to, as he was the second offensive lineman picked in the 2024 NFL Draft. The 21-year-old officially inked his first pro contract on Friday, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal is worth […]

Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick finally retired this offseason after nearly 40 years in the league. Now, he’ll be on TV with Peyton and Eli Manning when the NFL season starts. Peyton announced the new development Friday, via The Pat McAfee Show. “If you ever run out of things to say, just make fun […]

The James family has dominated basketball headlines recently, as per usual. Ever since the Los Angeles Lakers got ousted by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA playoffs, there has been tons of speculation about LeBron James’ plans. Shams Charania of The Athletic provided updates on the matter Tuesday, via The Pat McAfee […]

Ever since Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones offered LeBron James a contract in 2011, fans and pundits alike have wondered which NBA players could make the jump to the gridiron. Recently, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has come up in that conversation, due to his freakish athleticism. Former NFL defensive end Chris Long championed Edwards’ […]

The Dallas Mavericks were always going to deal with an uphill battle in this second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, the Mavs probably didn’t expect to lose by 22 points to set the tone in Game 1. Star guard Kyrie Irving gave a lengthy explanation for why this happened, via Brad Townsend […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn’t have many weaknesses. The two-time All-Star has averaged over 30 points per game in two consecutive seasons and led the Thunder to the Western Conference’s first seed this year. However, “SGA’s” teammates seem to think that he’s not the greatest passer. Jalen Williams: "Hey, I'm not gonna lie: […]

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras has gotten off to a solid start this year, hitting .280 with six homers and 12 RBI. The 31-year-old is in his second season with the Cards after his seven-year stint with the Chicago Cubs. Unfortunately, though, Contreras suffered a setback to his season on Tuesday. The ninth-year veteran […]

Former Cincinnati Bengals wideout Tyler Boyd made his name over the last few seasons for being one of the more reliable slot receivers in the league. The veteran has been with the Bengals since 2016, helping the offense transition from the Andy Dalton to the Joe Burrow era. Now, Boyd is a Tennessee Titan, as […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially put the NBA on notice. The squad beat the defending champion Denver Nuggets 106-80 on Monday night, taking a 2-0 series lead with two games in Minnesota coming up. Nuggets star Jamal Murray was so frustrated that he threw a heat pack on the floor, causing Wolves coach Chris Finch […]