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Sunday’s Premier League clash between Tottenham and Chelsea was nothing short of an electric affair. The 2-2 draw went down to the wire, but it’s not the result that has fans losing it. Instead, managers Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel stole the show at Stamford Bridge after the pair were involved in not one, but […]

Tensions flared on Sunday during the Premier League clash between Tottenham and Chelsea. After Spurs managed to equalize the game via a beautiful goal from Pierre Højbjerg, managers Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel had to be separated after the two were seen squaring up with one another during a heated exchange. Conte, who never hides […]

The start of the 2022-23 Premier League campaign has been nothing short of a disaster for Manchester United, and after just two games, the club is reportedly mulling a stunning move involving Cristiano Ronaldo. As the Portuguese striker continues to unsuccessfully seek out a new club, Manchester United appear to have grown tired of his […]

The Phoenix Mercury are fighting for their chance to reach the WNBA Playoffs with just two games left on the docket, but they were hit with a devastating injury blow on Thursday. After losing Diana Taurasi to a season-ending injury, the Mercury will now also have to push on without Skylar Diggins-Smith. According to Alexa […]

The New York Yankees’ midseason struggles continue to mount as the team suffered yet another series loss at the hands of the Seattle Mariners this week. With Isiah Kiner-Falefa continuing to struggle, fans have been clamoring for the Yankees to promote top shortstop prospect, Oswald Peraza, from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately for those eager to see […]

The Atlanta Braves will be without ace Max Fried for a short while after he was placed on the 7-day Concussion IL on Thursday. Fried’s IL stint will be retroactive to August 8, so the left-hander could return to action one week from that date, lining him up to potentially pitch again on August 15. […]

The NBA announced its decision to permanently retire Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey for all 30 teams in the league. It’s a touching gesture to the legendary Celtics big man, who passed away at the age of 88 on July 31, but it did leave fans wondering what would happen to players who are currently […]

There’s arguably no sound more demoralizing for opposing teams than the sound of trumpets blaring at Citi Field. As every New York Mets fan and MLB team knows, hearing trumpets at Citi Field means just one thing; it’s Edwin Diaz time. The superstar closer’s bullpen entrance song recently went viral after the entire stadium went into […]

The Cleveland Browns are bracing themselves for the NFL’s final decision regarding the suspension to star quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson is currently suspended for six games, but there’s a chance that his punishment could be increased to a full year after Roger Goodell and the NFL appealed the decision from Judge Sue L. Robinson. If […]

The hockey world was devastated on Wednesday following the passing of Edmonton Oilers superfan Ben Stelter. Stelter, 6, battled a form of brain cancer called glioblastoma, which he was diagnosed with just after his fifth birthday. Stelter’s love for the Oilers was an inspiration to the team, and following his passing, Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman, […]

The Vegas Golden Knights were hoping to bounce back and return to the playoffs during the 2022-23 NHL season, but those plans just took a major hit. The team announced on Thursday that starting goaltender Robin Lehner will not play during the upcoming season after it was revealed he required offseason hip surgery. Lehner is […]

The Phoenix Mercury are in a battle to sneak into the WNBA Playoffs but may have just been dealt a deciding blow in their pursuit of the final postseason seed in the Western Conference. With Diana Taurasi already sidelined by an injury, ESPN’s M.A. Vopel indicates that Skylar Diggins-Smith’s status remains uncertain with just two […]

Buffalo Bills star quarterback Josh Allen has been working hard to challenge his teammates during training camp, and so far he’s been impressed by one particular player. After the first couple weeks of camp, Allen had rave reviews for wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie. Via Bills Beat reporter Sal Capaccio, Allen singled McKenzie out as the […]

Longtime New England Patriots running back James White announced his decision to retire from the NFL on Thursday. White took to Twitter to announce his decision to call it quits, penning an emotional message to Patriots fans as well as the organization. White thanked New England for its “unwavering support” before setting his sights on […]

It’s safe to say Pittsburgh Steelers second-year running back Najee Harris has caught the eye of ex-NFL star Adrian Peterson. The legendary running back was full of praise for Harris on Wednesday, admitting that he’s been an admirer of the Steelers’ 2021 first-round pick for some time. Via ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, Peterson went as far […]

The New York Yankees’ midseason struggles were made far worse when Matt Carpenter went down in the series opener against the Seattle Mariners. After taking a pitch off his back foot, Carpenter was removed from the game and subsequently placed on the IL with a fractured foot. After undergoing tests on the injury, ESPN’s Marly […]

The Detroit Tigers made the difficult and surprising decision to part ways with Al Avila, who had been the organization’s general manager for the past seven seasons. During a press conference after the news broke of the Tigers’ decision, team owner Chris Illitch proceeded to throw Avila under the bus for some questionable moves he […]

As the dispute between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf continues, players have become increasingly vocal about their opinions on the situation. After Rory McIlroy dropped some interesting comments on Wednesday, fellow PGA member Billy Horschel chimed in with an eye-opening statement. Via Kyle Porter of CBS, Horschel revealed his savage response to LIV golfers […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith has some lofty demands for the team as he continues to seek a new contract or a trade away from the organization. After submitting a trade request to the franchise on Tuesday, the Bears made a roster move involving Smith on Wednesday. According to Courtney Cronin of ESPN, the Bears […]

Ex-NFL star Frank Gore was charged with simple assault stemming from a domestic violence incident that occurred in late July. Now, some graphic details have emerged from the incident. According to TMZ, new court documents revealed that Gore grabbed a naked woman by her hair and dragged her across a hotel room hallway on July […]

Gotham FC added another notable member to its ownership group on Wednesday. Former New York Giants Super Bowl-winning quarterback Eli Manning is the latest big name to join Gotham FC’s ranks, having joined the local soccer club’s ownership group. The team released an official announcement regarding Manning joining its ownership on Wednesday, welcoming the former […]

As Barcelona continues to make a mess of its financial situation, fans have seemingly taken it upon themselves to force players out of the club. Frenkie de Jong was subject to some cruel treatment from Barca fans ahead of training on Wednesday. When he arrived at the facilities for team practice, fans were seen shouting […]

The Green Bay Packers could be forced to start the season without a pair of key players, both of whom have been sidelined by injury throughout training camp. Offensive linemen David Bakhtiari and Elgton Jenkins have both missed all 12 of Green Bay’s training camp practices, and GM Brian Gutekunst has not put a timetable […]

Ahead of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, Rory McIlroy weighed in on the lawsuit submitted by LIV Golf tour members against the PGA. The ruling was handed down on Tuesday, in which it was determined that the trio of golfers who had submitted the temporary restraining order would be unable to participate in the FedEx Cup. […]

The Chicago Cubs recently informed Jason Heyward that he’s no longer part of their plans going forward, and it may be time for the team to make a similar decision regarding another injured veteran. Kyle Hendricks has been sidelined since early July with a shoulder issue, and the results from a recent MRI don’t bode […]

LIV Golf has completely disrupted the world of golf as we know it. Greg Norman’s Saudi-backed Super League has poached some of the biggest names in the golfing world to join the upstart tour, but it’s cost them a pretty penny to do so. The five highest earners on the LIV Golf Tour have been […]

The Dallas Wings are gearing up for a playoff run as the WNBA season winds down, but they were dealt a troubling injury blow ahead of the postseason. The Wings announced Tuesday, via Maggie Hendricks, that Arike Ogunbowale will be sidelined for the remainder of the season after undergoing a procedure. Ogunbowale reportedly underwent a […]

New York Yankees fans have been calling for Oswald Peraza to be promoted from Triple-A amid the team’s struggles during the midsection of the season. While the Yankees have kept the prized shortstop prospect in the minor leagues, his latest Instagram story has caught the eye of the fanbase. Peraza, who is currently on the […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a special guest in attendance during practice on Tuesday. Famous video game streamer Dr. Disrespect was at the team’s facilities on Tuesday and was even seen taking the field after practice, suited up in Niners gear. Dr. Disrespect got the opportunity to have a catch with star tight end George […]

The New York Rangers made a huge move on Tuesday, naming star defenseman Jacob Trouba as the team’s next captain. The Rangers have not had a single team captain since Ryan McDonagh left for the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2017-18. Instead, the team has utilized multiple assistant captains during that span. After Trouba was named […]

Former NFL star running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested Tuesday in Las Vegas for driving under the influence. According to TMZ Sports, Lynch was reportedly pulled over around 7:25 AM on Tuesday morning. Police indicated that Lynch was driving recklessly along Fairfield Avenue and West Utah Avenue. Lynch’s car was reportedly bumping into curbs and […]

The New York Yankees were dealt a brutal injury blow on Monday when Matt Carpenter was hit by a pitch in the foot. He was diagnosed with a fracture left foot and is expected to miss most, if not all, of the rest of the season. With Carpenter heading to the IL, the Yankees are […]

The New York Yankees’ rough stretch was made vastly worse on Monday when Matt Carpenter was removed from the game against the Mariners after getting hit by a pitch in his back foot. It’s a potentially season-ending injury for Carpenter, who had just revived his career with the Yankees, emerging as a key player for […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is using some unique tactics to motivate the team’s rookies, and it seems as if not everyone is a huge fan of his methods. Allen has taken it upon himself to address every first-year player as a “stupid rookie,” at least until they prove they’ve earned a different title. Despite […]

The New York Yankees’ midseason struggles have been clear to see. With various players underperforming during the summer, the Yankees no longer look like locks to win the American League. Among the players who have struggled this season is outfielder Aaron Hicks, who has been disappointing at the plate in 2022. Via The Athletic, Hicks opened […]

Baltimore Ravens’ first-round pick Tyler Linderbaum has been out of practice since Thursday after he was injured during training camp. Various reports have suggested that Linderbaum is dealing with a Lisfranc sprain, but if that’s the case, it’s news to head coach John Harbaugh. On Monday, Harbaugh straight up denied the reports of a Lisfranc […]

The Chicago Cubs are out of the running for a playoff spot, prompting GM Jed Hoyer to make a shocking decision regarding injured outfielder Jason Heyward. According to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, Hoyer has made the decision to part ways with Heyward in 2023, in what would be the final season of his massive six-year contract. […]

Kareem Hunt is unhappy in Cleveland and made sure the Browns know exactly how he feels after submitting a trade request on Sunday. While the Browns have thus far refused his request to be traded, the possibility for a move remains possible. Hunt’s backfield partner, Nick Chubb, reacted to Hunt’s decision on Monday during an […]

The Phoenix Mercury were hit with a devastating injury update ahead of their final stretch of the regular season. Currently outside of the playoffs looking in, the Mercury will be down one of their star players for the remainder of the season. According to Alexa Philippou of ESPN, Diana Taurasi will see her 2022 season […]