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The Utah Jazz announced Sunday that Quin Snyder would be stepping down as head coach after eight seasons with the team. The departure of Snyder is already having ripple effects on the Jazz’s outlook for the 2022-23 NBA season. According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Jazz star Donovan Mitchell now faces an uncertain future with […]

Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool are hoping to win a major trophy in 2022-23 after falling painfully short this season, losing out to Manchester City in the Premier League and Real Madrid in the Champions League Final. Some key players face uncertain futures at the club, with key players including Sadio Mane rumored with a move […]

The Edmonton Oilers are down 3-0 in the Western Conference Finals against the Colorado Avalanche, and the team may have just been handed a death blow ahead of Game 4. Tensions flared in Game 3 after Evander Kane injured Nazem Kadri with a dirty hit less than a minute into the game. Kadri did not […]

The Utah Jazz have a huge offseason ahead of them, with both Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell facing uncertain futures with the team. Now, the team will also be searching for a new head coach ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Jazz head coach Quin Snyder is expected to step down […]

With the 2022 World Cup looming, Canada was set to host Panama in an international friendly, which would act as something of a warmup match for the two squads ahead of the trip to Qatar later this year. Well, that game won’t be played after all, as the Canadian men’s national team declared its intention […]

Just because it was a friendly match, doesn’t mean Lionel Messi is going to take it easy. The entire nation of Estonia found that out the hard way on Sunday, as Argentina dismantled them 5-0 in their international friendly. Messi was on a tear in the win, putting on a show for every fan in […]

The Boston Bruins may not be in contention for the Stanley Cup, but that won’t stop the team from celebrating an awesome achievement from one of the franchise’s longest-tenured stars. On Sunday, the NHL named Patrice Bergeron the winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy, marking a record fifth time the veteran forward has won […]

After suffering a brutal shoulder injury last week, Dodgers outfielder Kevin Pillar was placed on the IL. Tests revealed that Pillar had suffered a fractured shoulder after sustaining the injury while sliding into third base shortly after clubbing a double. Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts revealed Sunday that Pillar’s season is effectively over as a result […]

The Detroit Tigers sent rookie hurler Elvin Rodriguez to the mound against the New York Yankees on Sunday. After getting out to a strong start, it seemed as if the Yankees had figured out Rodriguez in the fourth and fifth innings. Well, it turns out, that’s exactly what happened. A video from Jomboy began making […]

The Baltimore Orioles are fully focused on preparing for the future, but one of their best young players was just dealt a pretty worrying injury update. According to ESPN, the Orioles’ top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez is dealing with a Grade 2 lat strain and could be sidelined until September with the injury. General Manager […]

Rafael Nadal defeated Casper Ruud in straight sets to earn his record 14th career victory at the renowned Roland Garros. Nadal extended his seemingly unbeatable record following his win over Ruud, while also adding another Major victory to his belt, putting him further ahead of Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. What may be the most […]

The Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies look like long shots to make serious noise this season after getting off to sluggish starts. The Phillies already parted ways with Joe Girardi not even a third of the way into the season, and it seems as if the team is setting its sights on the offseason. The latest […]

Real Madrid has been heavily linked with a move for emerging star goalie, Gaga Slonina. The 18-year-old American currently plays in the MLS for the Chicago Fire, but Los Blancos have been looming over a potential transfer to secure the services of the future USMNT star. According to the latest reports, Chicago has rejected Real […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are back in business, thanks in large part to the phenomenal pitching performance from young ace Alek Manoah. The 24-year-old right-hander has been sensational since his call-up to the big leagues last season, and he’s off to an outstanding start in the 2022 MLB season. He’s notched his place in Blue […]

An intriguing UEFA Nations League matchup is on slate for Friday, as France will play host to Denmark in a League A, Group 1 battle. These are two of the top countries in world football, so fans will be in for a treat when they take the field on Friday. Guy Stephan will be looking […]

The UEFA Nations League is back in full swing ahead of the 2022 World Cup and fans will be treated to a top-tier matchup on Saturday. Belgium and the Netherlands are set to square off in a UEFA Nations League A Group 4 clash on Friday, pinning two of the world’s Top 10 ranked teams […]

The Carolina Hurricanes were defeated in Game 7 of their playoff series against the New York Rangers in what was a pretty lopsided clash. The Canes sustained a key loss early in the game when Seth Jarvis went down with a concussion after taking a gnarly hit from Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba. Jarvis revealed on […]

It seems as if Tua Tagovailoa is getting fed up with the constant scrutiny he faces on social media. The Dolphins quarterback is well aware of his doubters on Twitter, particularly after a less-than-stellar throw made the rounds on the platform. Well, Tagovailoa clapped back at his haters on Thursday after dropping a dime to […]

The Colorado Avalanche were dealt a troubling injury blow in Game 1 against the Edmonton Oilers when starting goaltender Darcy Kuemper exited the game. The Avalanche described the knock as an upper-body injury, and he was replaced by backup Pavel Francouz. Per Peter Baugh, ahead of Game 2, Kuemper was not on the ice for […]

Paul Pogba’s tenure at Manchester United is officially up, with the superstar midfielder becoming a free agent at the onset of June. No longer under contract at Manchester United, Pogba has begun negotiations over a potential return to Juventus, according to reports. Fabrizio Romano indicates that Juve has offered an initial contract to Pogba, one […]

Alexandre Lacazette’s time at Arsenal is coming to a close. The striker’s contract expired at the start of June, officially making him a free agent, and it didn’t take long for his next destination to be revealed. According to Fabrizio Romano, Lacazette is nearing a huge return to Ligue 1, where he’ll rejoin his former […]

New York Yankees slugger Josh Donaldson was suspended one game after some controversial comments he made in the direction of Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson. After reportedly calling Anderson “Jackie” in reference to Jackie Robinson, Donaldson’s comments sparked significant blowback from the White Sox as well as fans across the league. Donaldson’s own teammates […]

Manchester United is looking to fortify the defense this summer and new manager Erik Ten Hag has already identified some potential transfer targets for the club. Amid frequent links to Ajax star Jurrien Timber, the latest Manchester United transfer rumor suggests the club has significant interest in Braga defender David Carmo. According to Manchester Evening […]

The USMNT is set to take the field for a friendly matchup against Morocco on Wednesday night. The international friendly, which will kick off at 7:30 p.m. EST from TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, will be Gregg Berhalter’s first chance to see his side in action since clinching a ticket to the 2022 World Cup […]

The Kansas Jayhawks are hoping to defend their title after a National Championship run in 2021-22, and they just received a major boost to their chances at doing that. Star forward Jalen Wilson has announced his decision to return to the Jayhawks and withdraw from the 2022 NBA Draft, according to ESPN’s NCAA insider Jeff […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have not gotten off to the start they were hoping for in the 2022 MLB season, and a recent injury update has only made matters worse for Joe Girardi and Co. After losing Jean Segura to a finger injury, the Phillies placed the veteran middle infielder on the Injured List. It seems […]

The most notable among the 42 PGA Tour players who agreed to join the Saudi Super League is star golfer Dustin Johnson. His move to the LIV Invitational came as a bit of a surprise to fans across the world, but when you consider just how much money he’s due to pocket from the upstart […]

The United States is gearing up for the 2022 World Cup after clinching a ticket to Qatar back in March. Ahead of the USMNT’s coveted return to international soccer’s biggest stage, former team captain Landon Donovan issued a stern warning to the squad. Via Deadspin, Donovan revealed one key factor that could have a significant […]

Barcelona superstar defender Gerard Pique has found himself in the middle of a major controversy involving his pop-star wife, Shakira. According to various reports, the power couple have split up after the pop icon caught the Barcelona star in the act of cheating. The reports indicate that Pique has been living alone in his apartment […]

The USMNT is set to square off with Morocco in an international friendly bout on Wednesday, in something of a prelude to the 2022 World Cup. The friendly match will be the first time Gregg Berhalter’s takes the field since clinching a trip to Qatar for the World Cup. Players know that despite the friendly […]

Game 1 between the Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche featured 14 total goals and four different goalies. The offensive outpouring from both sides was shocking, as neither team’s defense seemed capable of keeping their opponent off the board. After Mike Smith was pulled in the Game 1 loss, Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft refused to name […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning may get a massive boost ahead of Game 1 against the New York Rangers. Star forward Brayden Point has been sidelined since Game 7 of the Lightning’s first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, having missed the entire second-round sweep of the Florida Panthers. Early indications suggested Point would likely be […]

The New York Mets are preparing to head out West for an extended road trip to start off the month of June. While fans won’t be seeing the team in Queens for a couple of weeks, Buck Showalter dropped some encouraging news that will have supporters fired up for what’s to come. According to Joe […]

The Los Angeles Rams are looking to run it back and compete for another Super Bowl in 2022. The team made some big offseason acquisitions in order to bolster the roster, and it seems that the team is already better off for it. Allen Robinson joined the team in the offseason after a down year […]

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington was forced to miss much of the series against the Colorado Avalanche after sustaining an injury in Game 3 after a controversial collision with Nazem Kadri. After the game, Binnington bizarrely threw a water bottle at Kadri, missing his target but still coming close enough to cause a scene. […]

Perhaps the most controversial call of the entire NBA Playoffs was the referee’s decision to overturn Miami Heat sharpshooter Max Strus’ 3-pointer in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The refs deemed that Strus was out of bounds upon releasing the jumper, taking three points away from the Heat in what was ultimately a […]

Dom Smith has gotten off to a rough start to the season for the New York Mets, and it seems the team has run out of patience with the 26-year-old. On Tuesday, the team made the difficult decision to send the slugger down to Triple-A, demoting him amid his early-season woes, according to Laura Albanese. […]

The New York Rangers advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals after taking down the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 7 on Monday night. After the win, Rangers GM Chris Drury revealed star forward Andrew Copp had a hilarious comment for him, half-heartedly apologizing for costing the Rangers a first-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. #NYR […]

The Tampa Bay Rays were hit with a brutal injury update on Tuesday, as star shortstop and former No. 1 prospect Wander Franco was placed on the 10-day Injured List. According to Tricia Whitaker, Franco is dealing with a right quad strain, prompting the team to put him on the shelf in order to get […]