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The Washington Nationals could be the latest American sports franchise to be put up for sale. According to The Washington Post, the Lerner family, which owns the ballclub, is strongly considering the idea of selling the Nationals, and has hired an investment bank to research potential buyers and investors. Despite that step, managing principal owner […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to move on from Frank Vogel after missing out on the NBA playoffs this season. In order to right the ship and live up to their lofty expectations for next season, the Lakers are hoping to land a proven head coach to take charge of the team. According to […]

The New York Yankees have a decision to make regarding the future of flame-throwing closer Aroldis Chapman. The left-handed is set to see his contract with the club expire this offseason, and with free agency looming, no new deal has been agreed upon. Per Brendan Kuty, Chapman revealed Monday that he and the Yankees have […]

The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays are set to get their 2022 season underway with an AL East rivalry battle at Tropicana Field. It’s time to continue with our MLB odds series with an Orioles-Rays prediction and pick. Click here for our Risk Free $1000 Bet! *To claim, new users need to register, make […]

The Oakland A’s and Philadelphia Phillies are set to get their 2022 MLB seasons underway on Friday. With the new season finally here, even after time at which it looked like it would never arrive, fans are eager to catch the action in one of the first inter-league series’ of the year. The Phillies will […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates rewarded star third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes with a juicy new contract on Thursday morning, locking him down for eight years at a sum of $70 million. Hayes hit the field on Opening Day under his new deal, but he wasn’t out there for long. Hayes suffered an apparent left wrist injury in […]

Rafael Devers isn’t the only one currently at an impasse when it comes to contract negotiations with the Boston Red Sox. Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts told Bob Nightengale Thursday that he won’t be signing a new contract with the Red Sox before Opening Day. This is worrisome for the Red Sox considering the shortstop is […]

The Chicago White Sox are looking to maintain their spot atop the AL Central this season, but the team will be without some key players to start the year. With Lance Lynn out due to an injury and Tim Anderson suspended for two games, the White Sox were dealt an additional injury blow in the […]

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard noticed a wild quote circulating online, attributed to none other than himself. The fake comments suggested Syndergaard took some totally unnecessary shots at Mookie Betts and the Dodgers, while comparing Shohei Ohtani to Babe Ruth. Syndergaard took to Twitter to clear the air over the fake quotes and […]

While the New York Yankees continue to work towards a contract extension for superstar slugger Aaron Judge, fellow Yankees veteran Anthony Rizzo revealed some advice he gave to his teammate. Rizzo told Judge that when it came to his contract extension, he should be looking out for what’s best for his family, rather than the […]

The New York Mets are gearing up for Opening Day on Thursday, when, despite the offseason acquisition of Max Scherzer, Taylor Megill will be on the mound. With Max Scherzer nursing a hamstring injury, the marquee signing was expected to make his Mets debut on Friday during their second game of the season. The latest […]

The New York Jets have a plethora of draft capital at their disposal this year and will look to bring in some quality players to aid their rebuild ahead of the 2022 campaign. The Jets will be active during the first two days of the draft, looking to use the draft to plug up various […]

The San Diego Padres are still looking to get a trade through the door ahead of Opening Day. After failing to land Jose Ramirez, who re-upped on a monster extension with the Cleveland Guardians, the Padres have reportedly engaged in trade talks with the Minnesota Twins. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports the Twins and Padres are […]

Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher wasn’t too happy following yet another loss from the team on Tuesday, and he deflected much of that anger in the direction of the opposition. Gallagher was particularly annoyed with the antics of Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle, whom he accused of exaggerating his injuries in order to get a […]

The Milwaukee Brewers lost catcher Pedro Severino to an 80-game suspension after he tested positive for a banned substance. In order to replace the void left by Severino, the Brewers facilitated a trade with the San Diego Padres, moving to acquire Victor Caratini and cash for a pair of players, according to FanSided’s MLB insider, […]

The Boston Red Sox are hoping to lock down Rafael Devers on a long-term contract extension, but it appears their early efforts in doing so have come up short. According to Hector Gomez, Boston’s latest offer to Devers was considered by the third baseman’s camp to be beneath his value, prompting them to reject the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to shore up the defense under new head coach Todd Bowles during his first year at the reins. On Wednesday, the Bucs managed to add a solid contributor to the secondary in a move that will provide both depth and experience. According to Ian Rapoport, former Dallas Cowboys and […]

The St. Louis Cardinals were looking to fill out their starting rotation for 2022, and the team revealed its surprising plans for the final rotation spot ahead of Opening Day. According to Derrick Goold of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Cards are planning to utilize flame-throwing pitcher Jordan Hicks as their fifth starter. He’ll toe […]

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner is one of the most accomplished players in the NFL, but his achievements in the league are just getting started. Speaking via The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday, Wagner revealed his lofty ambitions within the league, goals which extend vastly beyond his playing career. The star linebacker revealed that […]

On the latest episode of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ HBO show, The Shop, James was asked some pretty interesting questions by his guests. Most notably, the topic of who LeBron wants to play with in the NBA arose, to which he immediately answered by naming his son. When asked about active NBA players […]

Villareal will host Bayern Munich on Wednesday for their Champions League quarterfinals clash. Both sides will be looking to get an edge in the first leg. Villareal stunned Juventus in the round of 16 in order to earn their place in the quarterfinals, defeating the Italian giants 3-0 in Italy to secure the aggregate advantage. […]

Manchester United has long been searching for its manager of the future, and it seems they are in the final stages of locking down the club’s next skipper. ESPN reported Wednesday that Manchester United was finalizing a deal with Ajax boss Erik Ten Hag to take over as the next manager of the Red Devils. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a big decision to make when it comes to the future of superstar infielder Trea Turner. The Dodgers acquired Turner, alongside Max Scherzer, at the 2021 MLB trade deadline, gaining control of the 28-year-old’s contract through the 2022 season. After this season, Turner is set to hit free agency, and […]

Despite the team’s first-round exit from the NCAA Tournament, Kentucky Wildcats star Oscar Tshiebwe has been rewarded for his phenomenal play throughout the regular season. Tshiebwe was named the 2021-22 National Player of the Year, taking home the John R. Wooden Award on Tuesday. He becomes the first Kentucky player since Anthony Davis to win […]

Cincinnati Bearcats star Desmond Ridder isn’t lacking confidence ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft, and his self-assurance appears to be improving his draft stock. Ridder is currently tabbed as a late first-round pick, but reports suggest that teams are quite high on the Cincinnati star, and he could see himself shoot up the board in […]

New York Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge is in the final year of his contract, and with no new deal agreed upon between the slugger and the club, this could very well be his final Opening Day in the Bronx. Speaking with ESPN’s Marly Rivera, Judge admitted that he’s given some thought to the fact […]

The San Diego Padres have lofty expectations heading into the 2022 MLB season, and the club is still looking to improve ahead of Opening Day. The latest rumors suggest the Padres could be interested in exploring a trade for Cleveland Guardians’ superstar Jose Ramirez, according to Hector Gomez. Gomez indicates the Padres have shown “a […]

The Detroit Pistons are in the midst of a rebuild that finally looks to be taking shape. Cade Cunningham’s excellent second half of the season is a  reason for confidence in Detroit and after another rough season this year, the Pistons figure to receive one of the top picks in the draft. In order to […]

The New York Mets were hit hard by the injury bug late in Spring Training, losing ace Jacob deGrom to a stress reaction in his right scapula. Reports flared regarding a hamstring injury to superstar offseason acquisition Max Scherzer, further putting the esteemed Mets’ rotation at risk. Fortunately, it seems as if Scherzer’s hamstring issue […]

After an improbable run through the March Madness, Saint Peter’s captured the hearts of college basketball fans across the nation. Unfortunately for the basketball program, there are some big changes coming next year. After head coach Shaheen Holloway announced he’d be joining Seton Hall, star guard Doug Edert revealed his intentions of entering the transfer […]

The Kansas City Royals are gearing up for the 2022 MLB season, and while expectations for the club are low, the team made a big announcement on Tuesday that will have fans fired up with Opening Day looming. According to Alec Lewis, the Royals have informed MLB’s No. 1 overall prospect Bobby Witt Jr. that […]

The Masters is back on Thursday as the world’s top golfers will look to take home the coveted green jacket from Augusta National Golf Club. The main draw from the event will be Tiger Woods, who is making his return to The PGA Tour after a lengthy absence following injuries sustained in a serious car […]

While most of the Masters chatter has revolved around Tiger Woods, there will be one notable golf star missing from the tournament at Augusta this week. Phil Mickelson will not be participating in this year’s Masters on the heels of his controversial comments regarding the upstart Saudi Super League. Fellow PGA Tour star Bryson DeChambeau […]

The Los Angeles Rams managed to land superstar linebacker Bobby Wagner in free agency this offseason, a surprise addition for the reigning Super Bowl champs. Wagner will stay in the NFC West on his new deal with the Rams, and when asked about his decision to remain in the division, the veteran didn’t hide the […]

Rob Manfred and MLB handed down some disciplinary action against a trio of veteran players on Monday. According to Mark Feinsand, Richard Rodriguez, Jose Rondon, and Danny Santana were all issued 80-game suspensions after testing positive for performance-enhancing substances. All three players are currently free agents, and figure to remain that way after the news […]

Liverpool is set to travel to Portugal on Tuesday to take on Benfica in their Champions League quarterfinals clash. The pool is down to just eight teams, all set to battle it out for European glory. Liverpool and Benfica have never faced off before, despite both clubs’ long history in the Champions League. We have […]

Infamous ex-Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling is set to be the subject of a new television series that will detail his controversial tenure with the organization. Variety has learned that the limited series, which was ordered by FX, will document the scandalous nature of Sterling’s ownership of the team, including his racist behavior and the […]

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale is just the latest player to offer his two cents regarding the infamous 2017 Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, and he didn’t hold back with his take. After a Carlos Beltran interview brought the cheating saga back to the limelight, Sale was asked his stance on the matter during an […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers’ chances of reaching the NBA playoffs growing slimmer by the loss, fans are left wondering what could have been, if not for a whole lot of “what-ifs?” Magic Johnson is among those envisioning an alternate reality in which the Lakers had a different offseason approach, and he had a fiery […]