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Reports surfaced Wednesday suggesting that Juan Soto rejected a 13-year, $350 million contract offer from the Washington Nationals. The player confirmed such an offer existed, via ESPN, and now reports of what his contract demands in 2025 will be have emerged. According to Jon Heyman, Soto is expected to be shooting for a deal worth […]

The Chicago Bulls are mired with injuries in their backcourt right now, with both Alex Caruso and Zach LaVine sidelined ahead of the All-Star break. Head coach Billy Donovan spoke to reporters on Wednesday and provided an optimistic outlook for both star players, detailing when he expects them to return to the hardwood. Speaking on […]

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara’s Las Vegas arrest saw two more individuals arrested on Wednesday morning, with police actively searching for a third man. Well, it turns out that third individual has ties to the NFL, too. According to 8 News Now Las Vegas’ I-Team, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Chris Lammons is reportedly […]

Arch Manning is one of the most heavily recruited college football players of all time, and it’s not just because of his name. The nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning is ranked as the No. 1 overall recruit in the Class of 2023, and has been linked to many of the top schools […]

Despite interest from various NFL teams, the Michigan Wolverines managed to keep head coach Jim Harbaugh in Ann Arbor. Harbaugh was heavily linked to both the Raiders’ and Vikings’ vacancies at separate points of the head coach hiring cycle, but both teams elected to hire different candidates. Thus, Harbaugh returned to Michigan, who welcomed him […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers figure to be in the market for a new quarterback this offseason. Whether they choose to approach their need via the draft, trade, or free agency remains to be seen, but offseason rumors have linked the team to one of the Class of 2022’s top arms. According to Pro Football Network’s Tony […]

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams are loving life as they parade around LA celebrating their Super Bowl victory. For most of these guys, this is their first-ever taste of a championship parade, so someone who has tons of experience in the matter took to Twitter to offer some sage wisdom. Speaking from a […]

The Washington Nationals know how important it is for the franchise to lock down superstar outfielder Juan Soto for the long-term, and they made a move to do so ahead of the MLB lockout. According to Enrique Rojas, via Jeff Passan, the Nationals offered Soto a $350 million contract over the course of 13 years […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers fell short in his pursuit of a second Super Bowl ring this year when the Packers were stunned by the 49ers in the NFC Divisional Round. Unfortunately for the star quarterback, a Super Bowl ring wasn’t the only ring he’d lose this winter. According to TMZ Sports, Rodgers and […]

After a disappointing 2021 campaign in Year 1 of the Trevor Lawrence era, the Jaguars are looking for a fresh start in 2022. With Doug Pederson at the helm, the Jaguars will look to make some significant improvements in 2022. This is a team that needs to improve in virtually every aspect, so Pederson will […]

Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United has not been as spectacular as fans had hoped, with the Red Devils sitting in fourth place in the Premier League. Ronaldo has been solid, though not spectacular, for the club this season, scoring 9 goals and assisting 3 across 21 Premier League appearances. With United not playing up […]

Amid the ongoing trial over the death of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, Matt Harvey was granted immunity in order to testify in the case against former Angels employee Eric Kay. Kay is accused of having sold Skaggs the drugs that led to his overdose back in 2019. When Harvey took the stand, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans made what seemed an obvious choice at the time in drafting Duke Blue Devils phenom Zion Williamson with the No. 1 overall pick in 2019. The Pelicans had just made a blockbuster deal with the Los Angeles Lakers in order to send Anthony Davis to LA while bringing in a multitude […]

The emergence of the Saudi Super Golf League has caused quite a stir within the PGA, as members of the Tour weigh out their future. The Saudi Super League has reportedly submitted lucrative offers to many of the Tour’s top stars, including rumors that they’d offered more than $100 million to Bryson DeChambeau to become […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ acquisition of James Harden rocked the NBA Trade Deadline, and now fans are eagerly awaiting seeing their new prized asset in action for the first time. Footage of Harden alongside his new superstar teammate Joel Embiid at practice has made its way online, and it looks as if The Beard is already […]

Isaiah Thomas’ recent stint with the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t end up panning out. The point guard featured in four games for the Lakers back in late December but wasn’t offered another 10-day contract. He was then scooped up by the Dallas Mavericks on a 10-day, but saw a total of 13 minutes of game […]

The argument for Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald as the greatest defensive player of all-time reached new heights on Sunday after his world-class performance in Super Bowl LVI. Donald was a force to be reckoned with against the Bengals’ offensive line, managing to get past double and even triple coverages on his way to […]

Absolutely wild scenes took place in the Portuguese Primera Division on Friday during a rivalry matchup between FC Porto and Sporting CP. Tensions rose during the game and something of a brawl broke out, during which the legendary defender Pepe was seen kicking Sporting’s director Hugo Viana. According to Marca.com, Pepe’s actions could result in […]

The New York Yankees have some talented minor leaguers waiting in the wing for their chance to reach the big-league club. While Jasson Dominguez is probably the most renowned farmhand in the Yankees’ organization, there are plenty of other top-tier talents working their way up the minor leagues. One Yankees prospect made a huge jump […]

United States Gymnastics legend Simone Biles dealt some amazing news to her fanbase early Tuesday morning. Biles, who has been dating Houston Texans DB Jonathan Owens, revealed via social media that is now officially a fianceé. Biles took to Instagram on Tuesday to show off some photos of Owens getting on one knee and proposing […]

James Wiseman has yet to feature for the Golden State Warriors this season as the former No. 2 overall pick continues to recover from a knee injury. It’s been almost a full year since Wiseman took the field, but it looks as if the 20-year-old is inching closer to getting back into game action. The […]

Ben Simmons hasn’t played NBA basketball since the 2021 playoffs, but the former Philadelphia 76ers star is nearing a return to action following his trade to the Brooklyn Nets. While away from game action, Simmons claims to have been working on his craft and focusing on one key area of weakness from his game. Via […]

Manchester United’s latest draw against Southampton marks three consecutive matches since the Red Devils’ last win. With their most recent victory coming against West Ham on Jan. 22, United has since tied three straight games against Middlesbrough, Burnley, and Southampton. Amid their woes, calls for Harry Maguire to lose his place as Manchester United captain […]

The 2018 Golden State Warriors have to go down as one of the greatest NBA teams ever assembled. They easily ran through the league en route to an NBA championship, taking down the Cleveland Cavaliers in a clean sweep. But one player seems to think things would have gone differently had his team had a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were dealt a tough blow during one of their most grueling matchups of the season last week. Key shooting guard Pat Connaughton suffered a fractured bone in his right hand, leaving midway through Milwaukee’s loss to the Phoenix Suns. On Monday, the Bucks provided an update on Connaughton after the sharpshooter underwent […]

Rumors have been flying of late suggesting that the Arizona Cardinals and star quarterback Kyler Murray had a fractured relationship. Reports from Chris Mortensen suggested Murray was displeased with the team’s early playoff exit and how he was scapegoated in the aftermath. That report prompted an official statement from the Cardinals, which was followed up […]

The Detroit Pistons were expecting to be one of the most active teams at the trade deadline, but ultimately opted against making any major moves. With pieces such as Jerami Grant supposedly available ahead of the Feb. 10 deadline, the Pistons had a flurry of interest in their winger. One of the teams the Pistons […]

After 13 seasons in the NFL, Matthew Stafford finally has a Super Bowl ring. Stafford spent 12 seasons in Detroit, where he made three playoff appearances but never managed to earn a win in the postseason. The former Lions QB was traded to the Los Angeles Rams this offseason in hopes of making his Super […]

After James Harden was ruled out for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, Adam Silver was tasked with naming his third All-Star replacement for the game hosted by the Cleveland Cavs. Having already filled the vacancies left by Kevin Durant and Draymond Green with LaMelo Ball and Dejounte Murray, respectively, Silver revealed his latest All-Star injury […]

Antonio Brown has made his intentions to return to the NFL crystal clear after his tumultuous exit from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. AB has even gone as far as to reveal what team he wants to play for, identifying the Baltimore Ravens as his preferred landing spot in order to play alongside Lamar Jackson, with […]

Los Angeles Rams star and Super Bowl champion Cooper Kupp just wrapped up the best single-season from wide receiver in NFL history. Kupp followed up a historic triple-crown winning season with a Super Bowl victory and a Super Bowl MVP trophy to go with it. In the aftermath of the team’s playoff run, fans have […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Richard Sherman is almost surely headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame when his career comes to a wrap, but he feels that the bar to get into Canton has been set too low. After the Los Angeles Rams‘ Super Bowl 56 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, many people were […]

With the NHL entering trade season now that the All-Star Break has come to a conclusion, two teams have struck first to get the ball rolling. The Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames agreed to a blockbuster trade that will send star winger Tyler Toffoli to Calgary in exchange for significant draft capital as well as […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow gave it his all on the NFL’s biggest stage, but his team fell short in Super Bowl 56 against the Los Angeles Rams. It’s hard not to sympathize with the young quarterback, who fought hard but fell just short in the biggest game of his career. Well, as a means […]

The New York Knicks could be facing a potential dilemma involving the franchise’s longest-tenured active player, Mitchell Robinson. The former second-round pick is set to hit unrestricted free agency next season, and there was some belief at the trade deadline that the Knicks would look to deal the 23-year-old. According to the NY Post, the […]

With Super Bowl 56 in Los Angeles, even more celebrities are in attendance for the big game than usual. Among those in the stands at SoFi Stadium include Kanye West, who was with his children by the 50-yard line. Ahead of the game, Rams star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. went over and paid a […]

The New York Jets will be looking to make some significant improvements on both sides of the ball this offseason after a disappointing 2021 season. One of the best ways to improve for the Jets could be addition by subtraction, and there are a few candidates who could be surprise cuts this offseason. With the […]

The Los Angeles Rams are looking to defend their home turf and walk away with the Lombardi Trophy against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56. But according to Rodney Harrison, if things go well for the Rams on Sunday evening, it could be one star player’s final game in the NFL. In a shocking […]

Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson was reportedly arrested on Sunday. The former Minnesota Vikings star was arrested and booked with felony domestic violence, according to TMZ, in an incident that occurred at LAX in Los Angeles. Peterson has had other run-ins with the law in the past, including alleged child abuse. https://t.co/V6pNmpJYbJ — TMZ […]