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With more American-born players beginning to emerge in top European football leagues, the Premier League is set to welcome the newest United States star to England. Leeds United, who just managed to avoid relegation and remain in England’s top flight, has announced the huge signing of USMNT star Brenden Aaronson from Red Bull Salzburg in […]

While Jose Mourinho is celebrating Roma’s UEFA Conference League victory, another one of the world’s top managers is gearing up for football’s ultimate prize; the Champions League Final. With Liverpool slated to take on Real Madrid on Saturday, manager Jurgen Klopp appeared to take a subtle jab at Mourinho during his media session on Thursday. […]

Tottenham Hotspur is back in the Champions League and will be looking to make some big signings in the summer after being handed an influx of €150 million. Despite the newly available funds, Tottenham will still likely need to facilitate some player sales in order to further back Antonio Conte in the transfer market and […]

The St. Louis Blues are looking to turn things around with their backs against the wall in their second-round NHL Playoffs matchup vs. the Colorado Avalanche. Ahead of a potential elimination game in Game 5, coach Craig Berube is shifting up some of the lines in order to try to find an offensive spark. For […]

The Miami Heat are back at home for Game 5 against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, but unfortunately, they’ll remain without one of their key offensive weapons. According to Tim Bontemps, the Heat have ruled out Tyler Herro for Wednesday night’s Game 5, as he’s still nursing a groin injury. This will mark the […]

When it rains it pours for the New York Yankees. That’s certainly how it feels on the injury front at least. After losing half of their bullpen to the IL, the Yankees will now have to stomach the loss of one of their most important sluggers. Ahead of Wednesday’s clash with the Orioles, the Yankees […]

Jose Mourinho’s first season at Roma ended up being a smashing success with the Italian side managing to win the UEFA Conference League. After their 1-0 victory in the final against Feyenoord, Mourinho addressed the speculation regarding his future at the club amid rumors that he may be lured away. ‘The Chosen One’ adamantly shut […]

The Atlanta Braves are set for a division rivalry matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday but they were dealt a worrying update ahead of the clash. Superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was a late scratch from the lineup as he’s reportedly dealing with right quad tightness, according to David O’Brien. Acuña scratched from the […]

It’s only May and Yankees relievers are already dropping like flies. After losing Luis Gil and Chad Green for the remainder of the season, with both hurlers set for Tommy John surgery, the Yankees also placed Aroldis Chapman on the 15-day IL with Achilles tendinitis. On Wednesday, the bad news continued to pour in, as […]

With Amari Cooper no longer in Dallas, having joined the Cleveland Browns via trade this offseason, CeeDee Lamb is poised to take over as the Cowboys’ WR1 in 2022. Ahead of his first season as the team’s top offensive weapon, Lamb expressed no doubts over his ability to shine when speaking to reporters on Wednesday. […]

Amid the controversial exchange between Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher regarding the state of NIL deals in college football and Texas A&M’s recruiting class, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin sent a fiery message in the direction of Alabama star Bryce Young. Via Sports Illustrated, Kiffin effectively recommended Young get himself a lucrative NIL deal […]

Colorado Avalanche star forward Nazem Kadri was the victim of some horrific racial abuse online from St. Louis Blues fans during their second-round playoff series. When asked about the remarks earlier in the week, Blues head coach Craig Berube controversially declined to comment. Berube addressed the media again on Wednesday, clarifying why he chose not […]

The Cleveland Browns are still looking to find a way to offload Baker Mayfield this offseason after bringing in Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans and signing him to a massive contract. Star running back Nick Chubb, who is a close friend of Mayfield, weighed in on the situation, insisting that the quarterback will be […]

With Eddie Nketiah’s contract set to expire in June, it was widely expected the 22-year-old striker would be leaving Arsenal in the summer transfer window. That may not be the case after all, however. Arsenal was handed a huge boost in its hopes of keeping Nketiah, with a reported five-year contract now in the works, […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ early exit from the playoffs was a major disappointment for the entire organization, but the team is looking to put that in the rearview mirror and bounce back in 2022-23. Kyrie Irving’s future with the team has come under question of late, however, due to his lack of availability throughout the regular […]

It was a somewhat disappointing season for Chelsea, finishing third place in the Premier League. The Blues never really looked like threats to challenge for the title, and the season was largely overshadowed by the ownership drama revolving around Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. With the club set for new ownership in 2022-23, Chelsea will likely […]

Kylian Mbappe’s shocking decision to stay at PSG is already having ripple effects on world football, and will also have some major impacts on some current players at the club. According to recent rumors, PSG and Mbappe are open to selling superstar winger Neymar this summer, although early indications are that the Brazilian has no […]

The New York Yankees have been hit hard with injuries in the past few days. On Tuesday, the Yankees announced that veteran closer Aroldis Chapman would be headed to the 15-day IL as a result of Achilles tendinitis. Aaron Boone mentioned Monday that Chapman, who has struggled of late, had been dealing with some pain […]

It was certainly a season to forget at Manchester United. Massive changes are looming at Old Trafford after a disastrous season saw the Red Devils finish sixth in the Premier League while cycling through two coaches, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick. With Erik Ten Hag set to take over the project in hopes of […]

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson’s controversial comments to Chicago White Sox star Tim Anderson landed him a one-game suspension, and now the Sox shortstop has explained some of the history behind his relationship with the veteran infielder, via Vinnie Duber. Tim Anderson said Josh Donaldson did call him “Jackie” in 2019 — the […]

The Edmonton Oilers have jumped out to a 2-1 lead over the Calgary Flames in their second-round NHL Playoffs matchup, and tempers have begun to flare in the Battle of Alberta. With constant skirmishes between two sides, tensions are high between the Flames and Oilers, and it seems some Calgary players may have tried to […]

AC Milan was crowned Serie A champions this season for the first time since 2010-11, fending off the push from Inter Milan in order to secure the title. It was a season to remember for the Rossoneri, and they’ll be eager to defend their title in 2022-23. In order to do so, they’ll need to […]

Things are looking up for Tottenham Hotspur. After breaking tradition by not bottling their season finale, Spurs secured Champions League qualification for next season by placing fourth in the Premier League. Ensuring their spot in the Champions League next year was crucial for Tottenham, as it will give them a much better chance at retaining […]

The Florida Panthers had lofty expectations in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a remarkable regular season that saw them crowned Presidents’ Trophy winners. After getting past the Capitals in six games in the first round, the Panthers were matched up with the reigning champs in the Tampa Bay Lightning. What was anticipated as being a […]

Mark your calendars, boxing fans, as the date for the ultimate trilogy fight has officially been revealed. Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin are set to enter the ring for their third matchup on September 17, 2022, in what will be one of the most highly coveted boxing events of the year. THE TRILOGY IS ON […]

The St. Louis Blues are doing their all to limit one of hockey’s most lethal offenses in their second-round matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. Thus far, the Blues have been fighting the Avs without one of their top defenders in Torey Krug, but ahead of Game 4, St. Louis received an optimistic update on their […]

The Boston Celtics are looking to claw back into the series against the Miami Heat on Monday night but will once again be without a key defensive star for Game 4. According to Shams Charania, Marcus Smart has been ruled out for the clash against Miami, a major blow for the Celtics just hours before […]

The St. Louis Cardinals were hit hard by the injury bug on Monday. After it was announced both Steven Matz and Dylan Carlson would be placed on the Injured List, the Cards were dealt a far more brutal update regarding a key bullpen member. According to Katie Woo, Alex Reyes will be forced to undergo […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to stick the dagger in the Florida Panthers and pull off the stunning series sweep of the Presidents’ Trophy winners. What’s most remarkable about the Lightning’s dominance in the second round has been the fact that Tampa has won three consecutive games without star forward Brayden Point available. The […]

The Florida Panthers are making some key changes to their lineup ahead of Monday night as they face elimination against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Down 3-0 and on the verge of a humiliating series sweep, the Panthers are turning to some different faces to provide the offense with a boost. According to the team, Anton […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Trea Turner has his own contract negotiations to think about, but that didn’t stop him from weighing in on the Juan Soto rumors. Recent reports indicate that the Nationals could end up trying to trade Soto rather than extend his contract, considering the colossal amount he’s due to make on any […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to gain some ground on the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central, but their latest injury update could make that goal more difficult to accomplish. The Cardinals were dealt some unfortunate injury blows, both to the starting rotation and the outfield. According to an announcement from the team, starting […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins just signed Bryan Rust to a multi-year contract extension that will pay him over $30 million throughout the next six years. Now, Ron Hextall is trying to lock down deals for franchise legends and team veterans Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang. With both players set to hit free agency, captain Sidney Crosby […]

The Denver Nuggets saw respected team President Tim Connelly depart for the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he signed a big contract to take over as President of Basketball Operations. With Connelly set for Minnesota, the Nuggets moved quickly to name a replacement, announcing via Shams Charania that General Manager Calvin Booth would be assuming the recently-vacated […]

The Golden State Warriors are one win away from returning to the NBA Finals after getting out to a 3-0 lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. After a two-year drought for the Warriors, the team looks like full-fledged contenders once again, and head coach Steve Kerr is crediting a surprising individual […]

The New York Yankees have some serious questions to address in the bullpen. After losing Luis Gil and Chad Green to Tommy John surgery, the team has fewer reliable options out of the bullpen than ever. Aroldis Chapman has also pitched terribly over his last few outings, prompting even more concern from Yankees fans. While […]

Real Madrid and Liverpool were considered the two clubs in contention to land AS Monaco star Aurelien Tchouameni this summer, and it now appears the French midfielder has made his decision on his future. According to Ian Doyle, Liverpool has been notified by Tchouameni’s camp that the 22-year-old is preparing to accept a move to […]

The Arizona Cardinals are currently in the midst of a contract dispute with star quarterback Kyler Murray, but their latest announcement is sure to irritate the 24-year-old. The Cardinals announced on Monday that they would be the focus of HBO’s Hard Knocks for the in-season edition of the show. Effectively, while Arizona navigates both a […]

The Edmonton Oilers have jumped out to a 2-1 series lead against the Calgary Flames after an impressive 4-1 rout on Sunday night. Connor McDavid has used the NHL Playoffs as a platform to erase any doubt regarding his claim as the best hockey player on the planet, and his red-hot play has effectively carried […]