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An accurate shooter will find a way even in dire predicaments, as New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu professed while posting her impressive put-back shot on her knees from the floor. Ionescu commented on the clip posted on X, formerly Twitter, following the Liberty’s 98-85 win versus the Seattle Storm. “If you can shoot,” Ionescu said. […]

The Kansas City Royals claimed both former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham and former Texas Rangers outfielder Robbie Grossman off waivers on Saturday, per The Athletic’s Katie Woo. After the two signings, the Royals hope it will help their offense amidst the AL Central divisional race. “The Kansas City Royals have claimed Tommy Pham off […]

Talks on a potential contract extension between wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals are heating up. The Bengals are reportedly offering well over $30 million per year on average and are hoping to strike a deal within the next couple of days, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. “From what I’m hearing, the Bengals […]

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar has been stripped of his role in the bullpen. Pirates manager Derek Shelton announced the move on Friday, per MLB.com’s Alex Stumpf. “Derek Shelton says David Bednar will be removed from the closer’s role for the short term,” per Stumpf’s X, formerly Twitter. “Pirates will be doing closer by committee.” […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic’s athletic skillset extends beyond the basketball court. Doncic, alongside Orlando Magic All-Star Paolo Banchero, showed off his soccer skills at an overseas event in China when Banchero lobbed a basketball toward Doncic, who headed the ball off the backboard before playing keep-up and headed the ball into the hoop. The […]

The Los Angeles Angels will make MLB history after calling up left-hander Samuel Aldegheri. Aldegheri will be the first Italian-born baseball player to play in the majors, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “The Los Angeles Angels are calling up left-hander Sam Aldegheri, sources tell ESPN,” Passan reported. “Aldegheri, 22, will be the first pitcher born and […]

Milwaukee Brewers’ veteran starting pitching Brandon Woodruff is one step closer to returning to the mound. After undergoing shoulder surgery for maintenance on the anterior capsule in his right shoulder last October, Woodruff participated in a 15-pitch bullpen session ahead of the Brewers’ three-game series opener against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, per MLB.com. […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith believes star rookie Caitlin Clark is on the path to becoming the greatest WNBA 3-point shooter of all time. In Clark’s inaugural season, the Indiana Fever star broke the league’s record for the most threes made in a single season, surpassing Atlanta Dream Rhyne Howard’s previous record of 85 to […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith doesn’t believe head coach Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers will reach the NFL postseason. Despite veteran coach Tomlin’s 15+ years of experience and setting the standard in Pittsburgh, Smith says that no longer applies to today’s Steelers. Smith is not only fed up with Steelers’ quarterback Russell Wilson, but […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is going viral for a unique dunk he pulled off overseas on an NBA tour with his Jordan brand that stopped in China. The video starts with Williamson dribbling in circles while sitting at the free-throw line before jumping up and converting a reverse dunk off the dribble, per […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts delivered a positive update on starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto following his rehab start for the Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday night. Yamamoto threw for two innings, giving up one hit and one earned run while striking out two and walking none. Roberts announced the next step in his recovery. “Threw […]

NFL analyst Bucky Brooks believes the Jacksonville Jaguars are positioned to win the AFC South division. He points to their starting quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, and the Jaguars’ offense as the big reasons for his prediction ahead of the upcoming 2024 campaign. “I think they are sitting pretty. I think they’re well-positioned to reemerge as the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns recalled an essential moment with Kobe Bryant and LeBron James in high school that he believes changed the trajectory of his life forever. As a member of the Dominican Republic’s national team in high school, he played against Bryant, James, and Team USA in Las Vegas in preparation for the […]

Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett isn’t ready to give up on the Phoenix Suns and their three stars, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. Despite disappointing returns in their first two postseasons, there’s a silver lining in their collective struggle, one that Garnett subscribes to ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. In a recent […]

After Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen topped the list of being the most overrated quarterback by ESPN’s anonymous NFL player survey, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had something to say about it. Voting at the top of the list was tightly contested, but Allen earned 11 of the 103 votes of players partaking in […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, with superstar Kawhi Leonard in tow, is heading into the 2024-25 campaign with a chip on his shoulder, and he’s ready to guide the Clippers into life after Paul George. As an assistant coach to Steve Kerr, who led Team USA to gold in the 2024 Summer Olympics […]

Nike didn’t sign Duke basketball’s top prospect Cooper Flagg and that’s a red flag for retired NBA star Gilbert Arenas. In a recent episode of “Gil’s Arena,” Arenas reacted to Flagg signing his endorsement deal with New Balance and to the many people surprised that the NBA’s future top lottery pick didn’t ink a commitment […]

Retired NBA star Carmelo Anthony wants to try to become an NBA owner one day. Anthony knows a lot goes into the business side of being an NBA owner, and stacking up the funds isn’t easy. He opened up about possibly owning a team in a recent episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, brought to you […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay snapped at a reporter during a recent press conference when asked to clarify what went into the Rams’ decision to trade linebacker Ernest Jones. After opening his media availability and calling the Jones trade to the Tennessee Titans strictly a football decision, McVay went back and forth with […]

Kentucky basketball’s five-star recruit Jasper Johnson will announce his college decision within two weeks. The three finalists are Alabama, North Carolina, and Kentucky’s basketball programs. The high school senior is scheduled to announce his decision on September 5, according to On3Recruits’ Joe Tipton. After Kentucky basketball reeled in one recruit, it’s hoping to bring in […]

Former Super Bowl champion and NFL analyst Andrew Whitworth isn’t heavily favoring the San Francisco 49ers to win it all this year. Whitworth stated that with left tackle Trent Williams out indefinitely, it’s challenging to crown the 49ers as the team to beat in 2024, via Up & Adams Show. “I don’t think that they […]

Seattle Seahawks pass rusher Uchenna Nwosu suffered a sprained MCL injury and could miss up to six weeks, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Despite beating the Cleveland Browns 37-33 in their preseason finale on Saturday, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald watched Nwosu go down in the first quarter of the exhibition. After a chop block […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay denounced Jones’s request to be dealt after granting linebacker Ernest Jones permission to seek a trade from the Los Angeles Rams. McVay clarified the report surrounding Jones over the weekend. “We never said that he requested a trade,” said Sean McVay of Ernest Jones, who adds that Jones […]

Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving is looking for additional depth at left wing. After signing Chris Tanev and Oliver Ekman-Larsson for help on defense, Treliving is looking to replace Tyler Bertuzzi, who Toronto lost to the Chicago Blackhawks in free agency, according to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman. “I think there are things percolating out […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain hasn’t heard a peep from his superstar teammate Joel Embiid, and quite frankly, he’s nervous about it. In a recent interview on Podcast P with Paul George, presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, McCain spoke with his new 76ers teammate about spending time with Sixers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, but […]

In what has already been an injury-riddled season for the right-handed starter, New York Mets pitcher Paul Blackburn is on the team’s 15-day injured list after yet another setback. Blackburn will miss his upcoming start for New York due to a bruised right hand. He was struck on the hand while shielding his head from […]

Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis is happy to hear his teammate Malik Monk is sticking around. The news of Monk signing a four-year, $77.9 million extension with the Kings was a pleasant surprise for the three-time All-Star, who, based on his conversations with Monk throughout 2023-24 about his future in Sacramento, considered him a goner. […]

In reaction to home plate umpire Nick Mahrley’s concussion in the fifth inning of the New York Yankees’ 10-3 win against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon, star slugger Aaron Judge is hoping for the best. Mahrley was struck in the neck by outfielder Giancarlo Stanton’s shattered bat and exited the game on a stretcher […]

The Connecticut Sun are visiting the New York Liberty on Saturday night. Sabrina Ionescu was on the injury report alongside Betnijah Laney-Hamilton with both players initially being listed as questionable, per Liberty Lead. The Liberty’s Ionescu is dealing with a neck injury, while Laney-Hamilton is plagued by a right knee injury. So is Sabrina Ionescu […]

Is the jury still out on Charlotte Hornets star point guard LaMelo Ball? One ESPN reporter believes what you see is what you get from the score-first 22-year-old star, who’s entering his fifth NBA season. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon joined Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective Show, where he delivered his harsh honest take on Ball’s […]

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez faced his former team before he was placed on the 10-day injured list. After playing in two of three games against the Chicago Cubs, Baez was placed on the 10-day IL with lumbar spine and hip inflammation before the Tigers’ three-game series opener against the Chicago White Sox on Friday, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will enter the 2024 NFL season without a pair of their offensive weapons. Ahead of their season opener against the Washington Commanders, Bucs head coach Todd Bowles revealed that wide receiver Rakim Jarrett and running back Chase Edmonds will likely start the season on the injured reserve, according to NFL Network’s […]

After he was almost traded to the New York Knicks, Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler could be on the move soon. He was reportedly involved in a botched trade with the Knicks that could spell the end of Kessler’s tenure with the Jazz, according to Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus. “Per multiple sources, Utah has discussed […]

Boston Celtics champion and Olympic gold medalist Jayson Tatum added new ink to his body to commemorate one of his many accomplishments throughout the past two seasons. After scoring 55 points in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, setting a new record for most points ever scored in the NBA’s star-studded game, Tatum took home the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are waiving Matt Ryan, one of the Pelicans’ most efficient 3-point shooters, according to Stadium and The Athletic’s Sham Charania. The unexpected move will open a roster spot for New Orleans’ new signee while keeping the 15th and final roster spot open. “Sources: The New Orleans Pelicans are waiving wing shooter […]

Future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul just got Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio Spurs fans alike excited for the upcoming season. Paul is back in the lab. A sneak peek into the veteran’s dribbling and shooting regimen was posted on basketball trainer Chris Johnson’s Instagram page. Paul is seen showing off his quick […]

One of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s favorite assistant coaches is leaving the Milwaukee Bucks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Josh Oppenheimer is heading back to college. “ESPN Sources: Former Milwaukee Bucks assistant Josh Oppenheimer is joining Porter Moser’s staff at Oklahoma,” Wojnarowski posted to his X, formerly Twitter. “Oppenheimer — who had a close working relationship with […]

Alabama football’s legendary head coach Nick Saban nearly hired Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning. On a recent episode of the Pat McAfee Show, Saban revealed the surprising revelation. After Saban sent Lanning, one of his up-and-coming future head coaches, to a smaller school, a program such as Oregon, Dan fell in love with the […]

Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss believes that her new head coach JJ Redick is ready to enter his first season as an NBA bench boss. As a sports executive and the Lakers’ controlling owner, Buss wanted to head into 2024-25 with a different approach and saw Redick, the former shooting guard, as an ideal […]