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The Atlanta Braves are looking to run it back as World Series champs in 2022, but it appears they’ll be starting the year without their best player. Ronald Acuna Jr., who suffered a torn ACL last season, is still working his way back from the knee injury. The Braves placed the superstar outfielder on the […]

The Seattle Mariners are hoping to make a push for the MLB postseason in 2022, and they’re not wasting any time in strengthening the roster to achieve that goal. With top prospect Julio Rodriguez waiting in the wings to make his MLB debut, the Mariners are ready to make that dream a reality as soon […]

The Chicago White Sox are hoping to make a big run in the MLB postseason this year, but the team just sustained a huge blow with Opening Day right around the corner. Lance Lynn, who was expected to toe the rubber during the season opener against the Detroit Tigers, is dealing with a slight tear […]

PSG star Kylian Mbappe has long been linked with a move away from the club when his contract expires in June. It’s practically a foregone conclusion that the Frenchman will be headed to Spain to join Real Madrid this summer. Well, those are the rumors at least. Mbappe himself adamantly declared Sunday that no decision […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in do or die mode with the 2021-22 regular season wrapping up, but the team failed to get the job done on Sunday. With LeBron James sidelined for the clash against the Denver Nuggets, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook were unable to lift the team to a much-needed win. The […]

Arsenal is set to take on Crystal Palace in a Premier League battle on Monday in what will be a crucial matchup toward the Gunners’ Champions League aspirations. Arsenal currently sits in 5th in the Premier League with 54 points, knotted up with arch-rival Tottenham but trailing on goal differential. Crystal Palace, on the other […]

It’s only a matter of time until Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James dethrones Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time scoring leader. Abdul-Jabbar has held the record since 1984, but James is rapidly approaching the mark that’s stood for more than three decades. Kareem was asked about James eventually surpassing his record, and the Lakers […]

In an occurrence that has become far too common for anyone’s liking, Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis appears to have re-tweaked his foot injury during Sunday’s clash against the Denver Nuggets. Despite a dominant first quarter from AD, towards the end of the period, Davis could be seen walking gingerly off to the sideline, […]

The Oakland Athletics have undergone a major overhaul of the roster this offseason, offloading multiple key pieces in order to rebuild for the future. Effectively, the last man standing in Oakland is starting pitcher Frankie Montas, who has been linked with trades to various teams, including the Yankees. Well, despite the trade speculation circling Montas, […]

Not long ago, former St. Louis Cardinals star Matt Carpenter was one of the most consistent and dangerous hitters in MLB. Fast forward a few years, and he’s struggling to hold onto a roster spot. According to reports, the Texas Rangers informed the veteran infielder that he would not be making the roster ahead of […]

Carlos Beltran is set for his debut season in the booth calling Yankees games for the YES Network, and already questions are arising regarding his involvement in the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal. Aaron Judge was asked about the scandal involving Beltran, and the star outfielder was quick to shut down the talks, saying he was […]

Ronda Rousey’s appearance at WWE’s WrestleMania 38 on Saturday night didn’t come without some controversy. Rumors had flared over the star wrestler reportedly “walking out” of Friday’s Hall of Fame event in a fit of rage after discovering she would no longer be the headlining event. Rousey took to Twitter Sunday morning to shut down […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been leading the charge for the team of late, but an apparently ankle injury could slow his roll. With a crucial clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the slate for Sunday, fans will be eager to know whether or not Joel Embiid is playing today vs. the Cavs. *Watch […]

The New York Mets were expecting to open the season with their newly established one-two punch on the mound in Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer. That won’t be the case, however, as deGrom is dealing with a stress reaction to his right scapula, which will force him to miss his Opening Day start. Speaking on […]

Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf is a genetic freak of nature. The 6-foot-4, 235 lbs wide receiver is one of the most physically dominating players in all of football. You’d think he puts a ton of work into his body considering how jacked the Seahawks wide receiver is, but Metcalf revealed Thursday that he actually […]

It seems Will Smith the actor isn’t the only Will Smith being affected by his wild antics at The Oscars over the weekend. Hollywood remains up in arms over Smith’s controversial outburst at the event, during which he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage. That anger is extending over to the Los Angeles Dodgers, apparently. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a couple of key pickups in NFL free agency on Thursday, moving to add some depth to the defense for the 2022 season. According to Adam Schefter, the Steelers are set to sign linebacker Genard Avery and veteran safety Karl Joseph, both on one-year deals. Steelers announced they signed LB Genard […]

The Los Angeles Rams made a huge and rather unexpected splash in NFL free agency on Thursday. The Rams managed to nab the best remaining linebacker on the market, inking Bobby Wagner to a five-year deal. The move will further improve one of the best defenses in all of football, and it’s safe to say […]

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson found himself in some hot water after tensions flared during a game late in the 2021 season. When benches cleared during an incident against the Detroit Tigers, Anderson got into trouble after making contact with umpire Tim Timmons. The shortstop appealed the suspension, which pushed it back to the […]

The Indiana Pacers were actively exploring the possibility of trading Myles Turner at the NBA trade deadline. A season-ending foot injury put those talks to rest, however, and with it came a significant drop in Turner’s perceived trade value. Turner has just one year remaining on his contract in Indiana, so the possibility of the […]

Bruce Arians addressed the media Thursday after shockingly stepping down as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in order to join the front office. In his address to the media, Arians offered a hilarious self-evaluation of his tenure as the Buccaneers’ head coach. Arians was surprisingly candid about his impact on the Bucs’ success, […]

Former NFL star Terrell Owens has decided to give it another go on the football field, despite being 48 years old. Owens revealed his plans to come out of retirement and catch passes from none other than Johnny Manziel. The two will be teaming up in the startup Fan Controlled Football league as part of […]

Arizona Coyotes star winger Clayton Keller went down with a gruesome-looking knee injury during Wednesday night’s clash with the San Jose Sharks. Keller reached out to his teammates and fans via Twitter on Thursday to thank them for the support they showed him, while also revealing the conclusion we’d all already come to. Keller announced […]

Colorado Avalanche star center Nathan MacKinnon suffered a hand injury after a round of fisticuffs with Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba on Sunday. There was significant concern from the organization that their superstar forward would be forced to miss an extended period of time as a result of the injury, but those worries have been […]

The United States Men’s National Team faces one last clash before they can officially secure qualification into the 2022 World Cup. Ahead of the USA’s World Cup qualifying final, former USMNT star DeAndre Yedlin issued a warning to the current squad in order to ensure there isn’t any complacency among the team. Speaking with 90min, […]

Patrick Peterson was one of the top remaining cornerbacks in NFL free agency, but he was taken off the market on Wednesday. According to Adam Schefter, the Minnesota Vikings are bringing back the veteran cornerback on a new one-year deal, giving him another shot in the secondary after a solid season in 2021. Pro-Bowl CB […]

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock in the face at the Oscars has taken the internet by storm, and one sports league is looking to take advantage of the incident. The slap-fighting league, SlapFIGHT Championship, has extended an offer to both Smith and Rock to host an exhibition match for the two to square off and […]

The Golden State Warriors’ recent struggles have seen the team dip down to third place in the Western Conference, but Andrew Wiggins isn’t worried. The Warriors’ star forward had a fiery take ahead of Golden State’s matchup with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, and fans of the Western Conference’s top dogs might not take too […]

Denver Broncos fans were rightfully overjoyed when the team sealed the deal to acquire Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks. No matter how excited the fanbase was, however, it pales in comparison to what was going through Nathaniel Hackett’s mind after the deal went through. In an interview with NFL insider Tom Pelissero, Hackett revealed […]

On the heels of a 1-0 victory over Honduras, the Mexico National Soccer Team aims to secure World Cup qualification on Wednesday in a clash against El Salvador. Canada is the lone team to have already secured qualification to Qatar from the CONCACAF qualifiers, but both the United States and Mexico are on the precipice […]

The Houston Rockets are officially waving the white flag when it comes to the 2021-22 NBA season. With the playoffs out of reach, the Rockets will be rolling with a youthful lineup for the rest of the regular season, opting to bench their veterans for their remaining six games, according to Jonathan Feigen of The […]

The Cincinnati Reds knew they were going to be playing a game of patience when they selected Hunter Greene with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft. The high school phenom has been working his way through the minor leagues ever since getting selected by the Reds, and five years later he’s […]

In a rather surprising twist, the Premier League is set to enable a monumental rule change, one which fans, players and coaches alike have been clamoring for. According to The Times, the Premier League will institute a new rule in the 2022-23 season that will enable clubs to make as many as five substitutions. This […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are paying tribute to a local sports legend on Tuesday night ahead of their clash with the New York Rangers. Ben Roethlisberger was in the house on Tuesday and was treated to an awesome surprise when the entire Penguins team came out of the locker room wearing No. 7 jerseys, with the […]

The Baltimore Ravens are hoping to secure a contract extension for star quarterback Lamar Jackson in the near future, but owner Steve Bisciotti revealed there’s been one significant holdup in talks. According to ESPN’s Jamison Henley, Bisciotti claims that there’s been a lack of urgency on Jackson’s part to get a new deal done, and […]

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes is having himself quite the Tuesday. After scoring a stunning brace and clinching Portugal’s ticket to the 2022 World Cup in a 2-0 win over North Macedonia, Fernandes is set to return to Manchester with a juicy new contract awaiting him at Old Trafford. According to Fabrizio Romano, Fernandes is […]

The New York Jets are blessed with draft capital early on in the 2022 NFL Draft, and with a plethora of needs on the roster, they can’t afford to miss with their first-round picks. The Jets will be drafting at picks No. 4 and No. 10 in the first round, so they’ll have plenty of […]

Nathan MacKinnon’s decision to come to the defense of his teammates may end up proving quite costly for the Colorado Avalanche. Aves coach Jared Bednar revealed that MacKinnon will not be on the ice for Tuesday night’s clash against the Calgary Flame as a result of a hand injury he sustained during a fight on […]

The Indianapolis Colts are looking to move on from the late-season struggles that saw them slip out of playoff contention last year. A key component in putting that unfavorable memory in the past was relieving Carson Wentz of his duties as the team’s quarterback. After dealing Wentz to the Commanders and subsequently trading for Matt […]