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Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas has some very poignant thoughts about former teammate Jaylen Brown’s recent haircut. Thomas tweeted on Thursday that it was about time that Brown got the “microphone” off of his head: Omg!!!!!!!! Finally!!!!!!! He took the microphone off his head lol https://t.co/D9zp4Zohe4 — Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) September 26, 2019 Thomas […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will join a number of teams around the leagues with female coaches. ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Pelicans are hiring former WNBA legend Teresa Weatherspoon as an assistant coach for the 2019-20 season: New Orleans is hiring Teresa Weatherspoon to its coaching staff, league sources tell ESPN. — […]

The NBA and its affiliates have sure been busy concocting new rule changes and processes in the past couple of days. Earlier this morning, the league announced that they would mandate that all teams submit the exact heights and ages of their players within the first week of training camp. On Thursday afternoon, ESPN NBA […]

Every single season, MLB fans across the country expect their stars to perform at the highest level. We have become quite accustomed to the likes of Mike Trout and Christian Yelich putting up ungodly numbers, or Jacob deGrom and Justin Verlander dominating on the hill. However, stars are hardly the only players that make their […]

Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said that catcher J.T. Realmuto will have surgery to clean up the meniscus in his right knee, per Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia: JT Realmuto will have surgery Friday to clean up meniscus in right knee. Gabe Kapler said no long term concerns. — Jim Salisbury (@JimSalisbury215) September 25, […]

When the Minnesota Twins acquired reliever Sam Dyson from the San Francisco Giants, they had planned on him being a critical part of their bullpen unit in the push for October. The Twins have essentially clinched a playoff spot, but there is a very real chance that Dyson will never pitch another inning for the […]

For the first time since the 2014 season, the Chicago Cubs will not be playing October baseball. The Cubs were officially eliminated from playoff contention when the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night, capping the most frustrating season in this recent Cubs era. Despite recent suggestions that Cubs president Theo Epstein might […]

The Chicago Cubs had the chance to control their playoff fate entering this past weekend’s series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Chicago trailed the Redbirds by three games in the National League Central division, but they still had seven games in hand against their rival, beginning with a four-game set at Wrigley Field. However, the […]

The Green Bay Packers have been one of the most impressive defensive units in the NFL just one season after ranking 18th in total defense. Through the first three games, Green Bay has improved to 13th in total defense while ranking third in defensive DVOA, according to Football Outsiders. However, Packers linebacker Za’Darius Smith has […]

The Indianapolis Colts were supposed to be Super Bowl contenders this season. Fresh off a 10-6 campaign where they reached the AFC Divisional Round, the Colts had an extremely bright future given significant improvements made to the offensive line and a defensive unit that proved to be extremely staunch against the run last year. At […]

The Houston Astros clinched their third consecutive American League West title with a 13-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon: 102-54 #TakeItBack pic.twitter.com/C8SSxlHRrQ — Houston Astros (@astros) September 22, 2019 The final out of a three-peat! #TakeItBack pic.twitter.com/j653MuA5d1 — Houston Astros (@astros) September 22, 2019 George Springer clubbed three homers, and Justin […]

The St. Louis Cardinals all but eliminated the Chicago Cubs from playoff contention on Sunday afternoon with yet another come-from-behind victory, and clinched their own playoff spot in the process. St. Louis scored two runs off Yu Darvish in the top of the ninth inning to win the game 3-2 and complete a four-game sweep […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had plenty of frontcourt drama since the beginning of the summer. They signed DeMarcus Cousins to be the man in the middle, only for Cousins to suffer a torn ACL. Most indications pointed to the Lakers pivoting to Joakim Noah as a potential replacement, but they instead elected to bring […]

During their six-year partnership with the Toronto Raptors, Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan established one of the finest bromances in the NBA. From epic photobombs and cameos to humorous interviews, Toronto’s fun-loving tandem had plenty of chemistry both on and off the floor. However, that chemistry did not result in playoff glory. The Raptors were […]

The beer-chugging phenomenon continues to grow among professional athletes. Back in May, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and offensive lineman David Bakhtiari engaged in a chugging face-off while sitting courtside during the Milwaukee Bucks’ Eastern Conference Finals series against the Toronto Raptors. David Bakhtiari vs. Aaron Rodgers in a beer chugging face-off. It happened. […]

Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs was invited by an NBA trick-pass legend to test his skills. Former NBA point guard Jason Williams knows a thing or two about executing the perfect trick pass. The man known as “White Chocolate” developed a flair for the game, dazzling basketball fans with an assortment of no-look […]

The New York Knicks have not made the playoffs since 2013. They haven’t had a winning campaign in the last seven years and are coming off a 17-win season made all the more frustrating by an offseason that failed to bring any marquee free agents to the Big Apple. Yet, while the Knicks continue to […]

The Brooklyn Nets were arguably the biggest surprise of the 2018-19 NBA season. After winning just 28 games in the year prior, the Nets won 42 games and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2015. With strong guard play from the likes of D’Angelo Russell and Spencer Dinwiddie, good perimeter shooting and an […]

New York Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina has been one of the most underwhelming lottery picks in recent years. After the Knicks drafted Ntilikina with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, he has failed to score more than five points per game or shoot better than 37 percent from the field […]

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Chicago Cubs. Third baseman Kris Bryant had to be helped off the field on Sunday afternoon after suffering what looked like an ankle injury as he tried to beat out a double play: Kris Bryant leaves the game after this awkward play at first pic.twitter.com/q3tAX0d3KR — […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili has long been heralded as a revolutionary player in the history of the NBA. From his success as a sixth man to the creation and perfection of a deadly Euro step, Ginobili was somewhat of a pioneer for modern NBA stars. Naturally, he thinks his style of play would […]

The San Antonio Spurs have long been one of the most successful franchises in the NBA. They have not missed the playoffs since 1997, and Spurs legend Manu Ginobili said he expects the winning trend to continue into the 2019-20 season. Ginobili said that while the Spurs may not be in the elite tier in the […]

Chicago White Sox rookie outfielder Eloy Jimenez has become the youngest player in franchise history to reach the 30-homer mark, besting the previous mark set by Hall of Fame slugger Frank Thomas: Eloy Jiménez hits his 8th HR of September today and his 30th of the season. At 22 years old, Jiménez is the youngest […]

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin took his licks after being named to the dais for the “Comedy Central Roast of Alec Baldwin.” Among others, comedian Nikki Glaser had some choice words for Griffin, repeatedly going after Griffin’s skin complexion: https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1175816702774218752 Glaser was hardly the only one to poke fun at Griffin. Reality star and former […]

The Houston Astros have activated right-hander Brad Peacock ahead of Sunday afternoon’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. Peacock told Jake Kaplan of The Athleticthat he is likely to make a relief appearance: Brad Peacock is active for today's game. He's scheduled to pitch today, too. — Jake Kaplan (@jakemkaplan) September 22, 2019 Peacock has not […]

The Boston Red Sox were officially eliminated from playoff contention on Saturday, becoming the second team in the last four years (joining the 2016 Kansas City Royals) to miss the postseason the year after winning the World Series. Naturally, the focus has begun to shift to the future of superstar outfielder Mookie Betts. The 2018 […]

The Chicago Cubs’ playoff hopes are in the balance. After losing five of their last six games, the Cubs find themselves three games out of a National League Wild Card spot with just seven games to play. Nothing has ever felt comfortable for the Cubs in 2019, even as far back as Spring Training. Questions […]

The Cleveland Indians were dealt a potentially crippling blow when Jose Ramirez suffered a broken hamate bone and had to undergo surgery on Aug. 26. Although the timetable for recovery from this injury tends to be up to eight weeks, Ramirez could be in the lineup for the Indians on Sunday night after a shocking […]

For the majority of the 2019 season, Tampa Bay Rays rookie second baseman Brandon Lowe was the frontrunner for American League Rookie of the Year. However, Lowe’s season took a turn for the worse when he suffered a bone bruise after fouling a ball off his shin on July 2. After eventually ramping up baseball […]

Chicago Cubs fans have not had a whole lot to cheer about in the last week. After losing two of three to the Cincinnati Reds and losing three straight to the St. Louis Cardinals, the Cubs are three games out of a playoff spot entering play on Sunday afternoon. One positive development, however, has been […]

The Battle for Los Angeles will be one of the most fascinating storylines in the NBA this season. With Anthony Davis, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard all making their way to Hollywood, both teams have championship aspirations. But while LeBron and the Lakers may be reenergized by the arrival of Davis, most executives around the […]

Former Boston College star guard Ky Bowman is perfectly accustomed to being labeled an underdog. After all, there was not a whole lot to love about an Eagles team that went 14-17 and just 5-13 in ACC play last season. However, Bowman developed a reputation as a gamer. The Havelock, NC native averaged 19.0 points, […]

There was a good deal of skepticism surrounding Luka Doncic heading into the 2018 NBA Draft. Sure, he was practically a lock to go in the top five, but he was also just a teenager. The stakes were raised even higher when the Dallas Mavericks traded up in order to acquire the rights to Doncic […]

With just over 10 days to go until the end of the 2019 MLB regular season, the narrative in the National League Central division seems to be a fight to the death between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs. The two bitter rivals have seven games in hand against one another, starting with a […]

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo was in a walking boot just days ago. Yesterday, he needed a motorized scooter to get around the clubhouse. Rizzo had injured his ankle trying to field a bunt attempt during Chicago’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 15. Though there was no structural damage, Rizzo was supposed […]

Miami Heat legend and recently retired NBA star Dwyane Wade and his wife, Gabrielle Union, are starting a clothing line to support LGBTQ youth. Wade and his family stood with their 12-year-old son Zion, who marched in the Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade in June. Wade announced the launch of the clothing line on Instagram: […]

Semi Ojeleye may not be the highest-profile member of the Boston Celtics, but his gritty nature of work on the defensive end has made him a fan favorite in Beantown. Ojeleye actually saw a decrease in minutes in his sophomore season, but he was more assertive in his time on the floor and was not […]

The Chicago Cubs have activated closer Craig Kimbrel for their four-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN: Kimbrel is now active tonight — Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) September 19, 2019 Kimbrel has not pitched since the beginning of this month, when he landed on the 10-day Injured List with right […]

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels has reportedly been dealing with “shoulder fatigue,” and will not make his scheduled start on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Right-hander Alec Mills will start in his place, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN: Cole Hamels left shoulder fatigue. Alec Mills starts tomorrow — Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) September […]