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Charles Barkley had a plethora of nicknames throughout his NBA career, notably “Sir Charles” and “The Round Mound of Rebound.” But now, he will be immortalized in the city of Philadelphia. The Sixers announced on Thursday that they will be unveiling a statue of Barkley outside of their practice facility: Sixers announce they will honor […]

Earlier this summer, National Basketball Players Association president Chris Paul stated his desire to bring more financial literacy to players around the league, stressing that a lack of financial knowledge and understanding continues to plague players. However, this idea is not one that can completely prevent rookies from committing financial mishaps, according to Richard Jefferson. […]

Less than a month ago, the NCAA tried to impose their will on player agents, instituting a new mandate that would require agents to have a bachelor’s degree. Although the NCAA later rescinded the change after massive backlash, the community of agency firms and individual agents are hitting back. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, […]

Kevin Durant has never been one to shy away from the back-and-forth of the Twittersphere. And given that he has nothing to do other than continuing rehab from a ruptured Achilles tendon, why not give some of the fans his two cents on social media? What started as a funny interjection on Thursday afternoon turned […]

Carmelo Anthony is a future Hall of Fame player and, at 35 years old, it would seem that he might still have something to offer an NBA team that might inquire about his services. At least, some coaches and executives certainly think so… David Aldridge of The Athletic asked personnel from around the league whether or not […]

Now that the calendar has officially flipped to September, it might be tempting to shift the focus over to the gridiron, rather than the diamond. But make no mistake, the MLB playoff races are just heating up. With August in the books, the “dog days” of summer are officially over, and the sheer weight of […]

The San Francisco Giants performed a reshuffling act at the July trade deadline in the hopes that they might still compete for one of the two National League Wild Card spots while still acquiring assets for the future. Although the Giants are not going to be playing baseball in October this season–they entered play on […]

The Houston Astros were dealt quite a fright on Tuesday after star outfielder George Springer appeared to injure his head and neck area after colliding with the wall following a spectacular catch to rob Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun of extra bases. However, Astros president of baseball operations Jeff Luhnow appeared on the Sean Salisbury […]

The 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup has begun, but plenty of star players are missing from national team rosters. A number of Americans–notably the likes of Anthony Davis, LeBron James and others–made it known that they would not be playing for Team USA this summer. Appearing on “The Bill Simmons Podcast” on Wednesday, NBA legend […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed 2018 second-round pick Devon Hall to a two-way contract, according to Yahoo! Sports Senior NBA Insider Chris Haynes. Devon Hall – a guard selected by OKlahoma City with the 53rd pick in 2018 Draft- has reached an agreement on a two-way contract with the franchise, league sources tell Yahoo […]

The Miami Heat threw plenty of money around in an effort to sign Jimmy Butler this season, but now team owner Micky Arison will also be putting up some of his own cash for off-court matters. Arison and his wife, Madeleine are pledging $1 million for relief efforts with respect to the damage caused in […]

On Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his company Uninterrupted launched the Glass Helmet project, which is designed to empower and encourage young football players. As James noted when he unveiled the new helmet, it’s purpose is pretty symbolic. Contrary to today’s football’s helmet that covers the athlete’s face, the glass head gear […]

The Washington Nationals sure are in a different place at the start of September than they were at the beginning of June. Back then, the Nats were 24-33 after a 12-17 month of May, and trailed the Atlanta Braves by nine games in the National League East. Fast-forward to Sept. 1, when the Nationals improved […]

The Week 1 matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Los Angeles Chargers was supposed to be one of the marquee quarterback battles of the opening weekend. Andrew Luck had just won the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year Award, while Philip Rivers was coming off of arguably the best season of his career. Of […]

The New York Mets activated outfielder Brandon Nimmo ahead of their Sunday night tilt against the Philadelphia Phillies: Mets’ September 1 callups: IF Sam Haggerty, Daniel Zamora and Tyler Bashlor. Brandon Nimmo has also been activated from the IL. — Tim Britton (@TimBritton) September 1, 2019 Nimmo received one plate appearance as a pinch hitter […]

Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King is determined to suit up for the NFL regular season opener against the Chicago Bears on Thursday night in Chicago. King told reporters he will be active, barring any other setbacks: Kevin King says he’s playing Thursday night against the Bears. — Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) September 1, 2019 The […]

Chicago Cubs starter Yu Darvish was supposed to take the ball in the rubber match of Chicago’s series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon, but he was a late scratch due to forearm tightness. Naturally, this would seem to be cause for concern amongst Cubs fans. Darvish has already undergone multiple elbow surgeries in […]

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander made MLB history on Sunday afternoon in Toronto, throwing a no-hitter against the Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre: Justin Verlander has tossed a no-hitter in Toronto! pic.twitter.com/z5pOxfD3T7 — MLB (@MLB) September 1, 2019 The no-no is the third of Verlander’s illustrious career, as he had previously thrown no-hitters against […]

Rumors are circulating that the Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up top prospect Gavin Lux as MLB rosters expand in September, according to Ron Cervenka of Think Blue LA and Michael J. Duarte of NBC Sports Los Angeles: Source: #Dodgers have called up Gavin Lux. @Think_BlueLA first. Get your popcorn ready! — Michael J. Duarte […]

Less than a year ago, Milwaukee Brewers reliever Jeremy Jeffress was one of the most dominant bullpen arms in baseball. Now, the Brewers just announced Sunday that they are parting ways with Jeffress in the midst of a 2019 season filled with injuries and poor performances: #Brewers releasing Jeremy Jeffress, sources tell The Athletic. Currently […]

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow had been having one of the most impressive breakout campaigns in baseball in 2019 before suffering a right forearm strain that would send him to the Injured List. However, Glasnow will begin a rehab assignment with the Durham Bulls on Monday: #Rays Cash said Glasnow is scheduled to […]

The Cleveland Indians received some bad news on Saturday, as it was revealed that outfielder Tyler Naquin suffered a torn ACL in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season: Cleveland Indians lose outfielder Tyler Naquin for season with torn ACL in right knee https://t.co/JSHCzt339Q — paul hoynes (@hoynsie) August 31, 2019 […]

Draft picks come at a premium in the NFL, and early-round selections are practically sacred. So when the New York Jets decided to include 2019 second-round pick Jachai Polite among their final cuts, it came as quite a surprise to the rest of the league. Sure, Polite had not exactly made his mark on the […]

After the New York Knicks watched as marquee free agents (and top Knicks targets) Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant joined the crosstown rival Brooklyn Nets, the gravitas of basketball in New York had shifted significantly. The Nets figure to contend in the Eastern Conference while the Knicks would be lucky just to reach the playoffs […]

Chicago Cubs utility man and former World Series MVP Ben Zobrist has not played since the beginning of May after filing for divorce from his wife, Julianna. But after a lengthy rehab assignment, the Cubs will activate Zobrist on Sunday as they look to run down the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Central. […]

With just one week until the start of the 2019 NFL regular season, the Ezekiel Elliott saga trudges forward in Dallas. Over the course of the past two days, it has been suggested that Elliott and the Cowboys might in fact come to terms on a contract extension prior to the start of the regular […]

Anyone who watched last year’s edition of HBO’s Hard Knocks with the Cleveland Browns understands that Gregg Williams is never afraid to be blunt. He repeatedly mixed it up with former Browns offensive coordinator Todd Haley, who was later fired (along with Hue Jackson) when Williams was named as the interim head coach in Cleveland. […]

When the Arizona Cardinals selected UCLA quarterback with the 10th pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, it appeared as though they had found the franchise replacement for Carson Palmer. Though Rosen was the fourth quarterback selected in the first ten picks, many executives around the league believed he had the highest upside between guys like […]

The defending champion New England Patriots were dealt a significant blow on Saturday when it was revealed that center David Andrews would miss the entire 2019 season after being placed on injured reserve. Andrews was hospitalized last week due to the formation of blood clots in his lungs, making the decision to sideline the veteran […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has never been an open book, so to speak. He rarely speaks on internal team matters, and he often simplifies as much as possible. So when Belichick said that rookie wide receiver N’Keal Harry is “getting better,” it should hardly come as a surprise: On N'Keal Harry, Belichick […]

Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro defensive tackle Fletcher Cox is expected to play in Week 1 against the Washington Redskins, according to executive vice president of football operations Howie Roseman. Cox has been rehabbing from offseason foot surgery all summer, but Roseman told reporters that he expects Cox to be ready for the season opener (per Josh […]

Just one day after trading franchise offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil and wide receiver Kenny Stills to the Houston Texans, the Miami Dolphins continue to shake things up. Miami has traded linebacker Kiko Alonso to the New Orleans Saints in what appears to be a straight swap for Saints backer Vince Biegel, according to ESPN NFL […]

Oakland Athletics left-hander Sean Manaea has not made a start in the big leagues in over a year, but he will finally return to action on Sunday when MLB rosters expand, according to William Ladson of MLB.com: LHP Sean Manaea will be taken off the IL and pitch against the Yankees on Sunday. #MLB #Athletics […]

Houston Astros right-hander Collin McHugh will be placed on the Injured List after manager A.J. Hinch spotted a lack of velocity and movement from his fastball and slider: Collin McHugh is going on the injured list. Jose Urquidy is up. — Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 31, 2019 The official designation for McHugh’s trip the IL […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have placed rookie second baseman Keston Hiura on the Injured List with a strained left hamstring, the team announced on Saturday morning: OF Ben Gamel and 3B Travis Shaw have been recalled from Triple-A San Antonio. 2B Keston Hiura (strained left hamstring) placed on the 10-day injured list. RHP Devin Williams optioned […]

The Cleveland Indians were exposed to a scary scene on Friday night when Tyler Naquin crashed into the left field wall trying to rob Tampa Bay’s Joey Wendle. Naquin made the catch, but he lay in a heap on the warning track and would eventually have to be carted off the field: Entire CST Team […]

When New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano tore his left hamstring on Aug. 4 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the assumption is that New York’s marquee offseason acquisition would miss the rest of the season. However, Tim Healey of Newsday reports that Cano will begin a rehab assignment with the team’s Single-A affiliate in Brooklyn: Well ahead […]

The New York Yankees have placed left-hander C.C. Sabathia on the Injured List yet again, making it the fourth time this season that Sabathia will hit the IL: The #Yankees announce C.C. Sabathia was placed on the 10-day IL with right knee inflammation. Jonathan Loaisiga was recalled from Triple-A Scranton. — Bronx Bombers News (@NewsBronx) […]

Before the start of this summer, Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams was probably the closest thing to a star player on the roster. Williams won his second straight Sixth Man of the Year award (third in total) this past season after averaging over 20 points, five assists and three rebounds per game. In […]