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The Toronto Maple Leafs are gearing up for a huge first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning. With Game 1 set for Monday night, the Leafs got a key injury update on a pair of forwards ahead of the series-opening clash. Via Kristen Shilton, Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe revealed that veteran winger […]

The Memphis Grizzlies lost a hard-fought battle to the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. With the match coming down to the wire, Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant got a fairly decent look at the basket as time expired, but missed the layup that would have given Memphis the […]

The Golden State Warriors fought off the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, earning a 117-116 win despite losing Draymond Green to a questionable first-half ejection. After the win, Green was waiting by the Warriors’ tunnel entrance to greet his teammates with a fierce dap up and hug. When Stephen Curry […]

The Los Angeles Angels were given a major scare when Shohei Ohtani was removed from Sunday’s game early after suffering an apparent injury. The Angels revealed he was feeling discomfort in his groin, prompting the team to send Jack Mayfield up to pinch-hit for the superstar. After the game, Ohtani had a message for fans […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs will look to make a deep run in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs after a strong regular season saw them finish second in the Atlantic Division. After five straight years of failing to advance past the first round of the playoffs in each of the past five seasons, Toronto will look […]

The Los Angeles Angels were dealt a potentially worrisome blow during Sunday’s game against the Chicago White Sox. Star slugger and pitcher Shohei Ohtani was removed from the game with an apparent injury ahead of his at-bat in the ninth inning. Second baseman Jack Mayfield was called upon to pinch-hit for Ohtani in the ninth […]

The Boston Celtics suffered a bitter defeat against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup. Marcus Smart gave his all in the loss and sustained a couple of painful-looking injuries that had Celtics fans nervous. Head coach Ime Udoka offered an update on Smart’s status for the rest of the […]

The Tennessee Titans made the huge decision to trade AJ Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2022 NFL Draft, receiving the No. 18 and No. 101 overall picks in exchange for the star wideout. The Titans’ decision to trade Brown was somewhat of a surprise, though it’s been well documented that he was in […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning have the chance to make some remarkable NHL history this season, should they manage to run the table en route to their third consecutive Stanley Cup Finals victory. No team in the history of the league has achieved the remarkable feat, and it’s easy to see why. Still, the Lightning have […]

The New York Yankees were dealt a bit of an injury scare on Saturday after slugger Joey Gallo was forced to exit their game early after picking up an apparent knock. Manager Aaron Boone provided an update on Gallo’s status on Sunday ahead of the Yankees’ clash with the Royals, for which Gallo was not […]

The Washington Capitals are in for a difficult first-round matchup in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, fated to square off with the regular-season champion Florida Panthers. Superstar forward Alex Ovechkin had been battling an injury at the end of the regular season, which forced him to miss Washington’s final three games of the year. While […]

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are right around the corner, with first-round matchups set to get underway on Monday, May 2. The Florida Panthers finished the regular season with the best record in the NHL, racking up 122 points throughout the season, and are widely expected to make a deep run in the playoffs. Here’s […]

The San Diego Padres are trying to contend for the World Series in 2022, but there are a few contracts they’re hoping to get off the books in order to better position themselves to do so. Reports regarding San Diego’s desire to offload Wil Myers and Eric Hosmer have surfaced, and now another name has […]

Barcelona has already done an excellent job taking advantage of the free-agent market ahead of the summer transfer window, with reported signings of Franck Kessie, Cesar Azpilicueta, and Andreas Christensen. The two Chelsea stars may not be the only ones from the London club set to join the Catalan side this summer, however. According to […]

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are set to get underway on Monday, May 2, and the door is truly wide open for any team to make a run for the championship. The Colorado Avalanche figure to be one of the teams best positioned to make a deep postseason run this year, and they certainly have the […]

One of the newest Seattle Seahawks draft picks has a name that will make just about everyone do a double-take. With their fourth-round pick, at 109 overall, the Seahawks selected Cincinnati cornerback Coby Bryant, looking to buff up the secondary. Of course, it’s impossible not to see the connection to the late Lakers legend Kobe […]

The Utah Jazz were bounced from the NBA Playoffs on Thursday following their loss to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 6 of their first-round series. Donovan Mitchell addressed the media after the loss amid rumors regarding his future in Utah, as links with a move away from the Jazz have surfaced. When talking to reporters […]

The Los Angeles Rams are bringing a familiar face back to the defense. And as expected, they offloaded some future draft capital in order to do so. According to Ian Rapoport, the Rams and Browns agreed to a trade to send safety Troy Hill back to LA, while the Browns will receive a future fifth-round […]

One of world football’s most renowned against, Mino Raiola, died Saturday morning at the age of 54, according to reports. Premature reports of the super agent’s death had surfaced earlier in the week, though those close to Raiola insisted at the time that he was still alive. Unfortunately, his family announced Saturday that he’d passed […]

The Green Bay Packers received some questionable looks after they left Day 1 of the NFL Draft without a wide receiver. It didn’t take long for the franchise to address the position on Day 2, however. The Packers quickly scooped up the explosive Christian Watson out of North Dakota State with the second pick of […]

The Indianapolis Colts managed to rid themselves of Carson Wentz after just one season, offloading him to the Commanders and subsequently acquiring veteran QB Matt Ryan. With quarterback no longer a critical area of need ahead of the 2022 NFL, the Colts can look to buff up other positions that could stand to improve. After […]

The Washington Commanders are hoping to make a strong impression in their first season under their new moniker. Their first task as the Commanders will be navigating the NFL Draft, through which the team will look to address a handful of issues on the roster. After acquiring Carson Wentz in the offseason, Washington will look […]

The Chicago Bears will be hoping to make some significant strides in Year 2 of the Justin Fields era. Ryan Poles is looking to implement his own vision into this team, which will make the 2022 NFL Draft critical for the rebuild. Chicago has plenty of needs on the roster, on both sides of the […]

With the 2022 NFL Draft finally here, teams’ general strategies are finalized, or they’re at least close. The New York Jets figure to be one of the most-watched teams on Draft Day, considering their surplus of early picks and the various needs on the roster. The Jets have the chance to put together an incredibly […]

USMNT and Chelsea star Christian Pulisic has struggled to find playing time in the Premier League of late, having not featured in Chelsea’s starting XI since departing for the international break in March. His last EPL start came all the way back on March 5, a 4-0 win against Burnley during which he scored a […]

Arsenal is expected to be on the move for a striker during the summer transfer window as Mikel Arteta looks to fortify the position following the January departure of Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang to Barcelona. One player who has been tabbed as a possible transfer target for Arsenal this summer is Roma striker Tammy Abraham, who was […]

The Yankees Letter was unsealed on Tuesday, with many expecting a bombshell report of cheating allegations against the New York Yankees to be brought forth. Well, after SNY obtained the documents, it turns out the report wasn’t much of anything. Via Jeff Passan, the Yankees Letter revealed the team used their replay room to decode […]

On Monday, a bombshell rumor surfaced suggesting the Green Bay Packers and Las Vegas Raiders were in discussions over a potential trade for star tight end Darren Waller. It was a shocking report, especially considering the fact the Packers traded Davante Adams to Las Vegas earlier in the offseason. Well, ESPN’s NFL insider Jeremy Fowler […]

Tensions flared in the Bronx over the weekend when Cleveland Guardians outfielder Myles Straw was heckled by some not-so-friendly New York Yankees fans. Things escalated after some more choice words were exchanged, culminating in Straw climbing up the wall and getting into the faces of the heckling fans. While face-to-face, Straw challenged the Yankees fans […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is hoping for a far better result from the team in 2022 after a disappointing playoff exit last season. Part of taking the next steps toward Super Bowl contention will be nailing their draft picks. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Jones was asked about who the main decision-maker is in […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams has been disciplined by the NBA after his comments regarding the officiating crew in the Game 4 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. As a result of his comments in the aftermath of the Suns’ loss, Williams has been slapped with a $15,000 fine, according to NBA Communications. The […]

The Utah Jazz were hoping to steal another win on the road in Dallas in their first-round NBA Playoffs series against the Mavericks. Returning to the American Airlines Center in Game 5, Utah fell flat on its face, getting absolutely blown out by Luka Doncic and the Mavs. It was a dismal performance from virtually […]

With the NFL Draft rapidly approaching, one of the most familiar faces of draft day revealed he won’t be taking part in this year’s event. Kirk Herbstreit took to Twitter on Monday to reveal he would not be making the trip out to Las Vegas for the 2022 NFL Draft, nor would he be part […]

Charles Barkley’s recent comments about Kevin Durant went viral after the TNT NBA analyst called the Nets’ star a ‘bus rider’ when referring to his championships with the Warriors. On Monday, Barkley took some time to clarify what he meant with his comments and ensure fans realized he wasn’t trying to knock Durant, whom he […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant took some major strides this season, developing into an all-world talent right before our eyes. Year 3 has featured quite the step forward for Morant, who made huge leaps in terms of his overall scoring output, while also improving as a shooter overall. Morant was rewarded for the developments he […]

The dispute between the Las Vegas Golden Knights and goalie Robin Lehner has finally reached a conclusion. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Lehner informed the Knights he would be going through with season-ending surgery to repair an injured shoulder that has been bothering him since February. https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1518704159914086401 The Knights had been opposed to Lehner […]

Stephen A. Smith is known for pushing boundaries with his untamed takes, but his latest comments on Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving have taken things to new heights. As Smith continues to push his narrative that Irving is unreliable and “a professional at missing work,” the ESPN talking head dropped a wild comment connecting Irving’s […]

Denver Broncos fans are eager to see Russell Wilson take the field for the first time since acquiring the star quarterback from the Seattle Seahawks. While there’s still plenty of time until the regular season, fans have been able to catch glimpses of Wilson in the Broncos’ Orange. The quarterback had a media appearance on […]

The New York Jets are hoping for a big season from young quarterback Zach Wilson in 2022 after a rather underwhelming rookie season from the 2021 No. 2 overall pick. While some fans are still questioning whether Wilson can truly be the leader that turns around the struggling franchise, GM Joe Douglas has cast aside […]