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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 […]

One of the most entertaining aspects of NBA interviews is seeing fellow legends give each other props. Michael Jordan, of course, is one of the most talked about former players when people discuss the league’s history. 15-time NBA All-Star Shaquille O’Neal spoke about the icon via his The Big Podcast. “I don’t know what God […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow appears to have risen from the ashes. The LSU alum has been making steady progress in his rehab from wrist surgery, and Bengals fans now have reason to rejoice. Burrow is now back on the field and throwing, via Cincinnati’s X account. HE IS SO BACK. pic.twitter.com/ZsZjzkZEmg — Cincinnati Bengals […]

The Las Vegas Raiders continue to bolster their depth in attempts to rebound from their 8-9 campaign last year. After signing former Dallas Cowboys wideout Michael Gallup, the Raiders have landed another piece to round out the receiver room. Las Vegas signed former Los Angeles Charger Jalen Guyton on Monday, via Raiders PR. Guyton has […]

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is already in midseason form. The three-time All-Star has been a central part of the Dodgers’ hot start, slashing .364/.426/.685 with 10 homers and 25 RBI. His most recent homer was a 464-foot moonshot against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday afternoon. It was also Ohtani’s second dinger of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers (20-11) are having a solid campaign thus far, but they now have to deal with a new bullpen injury. Right-handed pitcher Evan Phillips, who sports an 0.66 ERA for the Dodgers this year, will miss time. Los Angeles placed Phillips on the 15-Day IL Sunday with a right hamstring strain, via […]

Hardcore Ohio State football fans may be familiar with former assistant Tim Kight, who was known for his training videos on organizational success. Kight was a part of Urban Meyer’s staff, and the two went 83-9 during their time working together. Unfortunately, Kight passed away Saturday night after battling stage four cancer, via his son […]

New York Yankees superstar Juan Soto has gotten off to a searing-hot start in pinstripes. In fact, his season has gone so well that some have even speculated about him possibly signing a mid-season contract extension with the Yankees. Now, the former Padre is even getting “Star Wars”-related nicknames. The Yankees presented the outfielder’s name […]

The Atlanta Braves’ bullpen took a major hit ahead of their contest with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night. Following a loss in the first game of the series Atlanta will now be without one of its top relievers for the foreseeable future. The Braves put right-hander Pierce Johnson on the 15-Day IL Saturday, […]

Former NBA player and current ESPN analyst JJ Redick has been making waves in the basketball media world, even making a podcast with LeBron James. Recently, Redick’s name has even been thrown around as a potential coaching replacement for Darvin Ham with the Los Angeles Lakers. Legendary NBA coach George Karl doesn’t think that Redick […]

New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson has garnered well-deserved praise within the basketball world for his Herculean efforts the last few games. After Thursday night’s 118-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, Brunson became the first player since Michael Jordan to score at least 37 points in four straight playoff games. Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle sang […]

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has the opportunity to drive down memory lane as his club hosts the Milwaukee Brewers in a three-game homestand. Counsell, of course, has a history with the Brew Crew, as he both played for and managed the team for several seasons before moving to Chicago this year. Counsell dished on […]

Carmelo Anthony etched his name into Syracuse basketball history when he led the program to a National Title during the 2002-03 campaign. However, fans may not know what led the 10-time NBA All-Star to play for the Orange in the first place. NBA veteran Rudy Gay revealed that Anthony may have joined Jim Boeheim’s squad […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves disposed of the Phoenix Suns fairly easily in the Western Conference Quarterfinals, but it came at a price. The Wolves organization and fanbase collectively held their breaths when head coach Chris Finch collapsed after point guard Mike Conley ran into him during Game 4 on Sunday. Thankfully, it looks like Finch will […]

In reality, the entire Indiana Pacers squad should be blamed for Tuesday night’s embarrassing 115-92 loss to the shorthanded Milwaukee Bucks. However, two Pacers players in particular had especially lackluster outings. Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith scored just 19 points combined, 10 points less than Bucks forward Bobby Portis. Portis, of course, only started because […]