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Houston Rockets star James Harden is in the midst of one of the most historic seasons in NBA history. Harden is likely to become the first player to average over 36 points per game since Michael Jordan in the 1986-87 season, while also adding 7.6 assists and 6.5 rebounds per night. In looking to become […]

After a long and grueling winter, baseball finally returned with a bang with MLB’s Opening Week. Bryce Harper and Manny Machado made their debuts for their respective teams, Lorenzo Cain robbed a homer to beat the St. Louis Cardinals on Opening Day, and there were some tremendous pitching performances. There have also been plenty of […]

Typically, the MLB trade deadline is a critical juncture for teams looking to add one or two final pieces to complete their World Series puzzle or make a final push for the playoffs. Oftentimes, this can mean superstars on expiring deals (think Manny Machado) or young stars that have struggled, but still have value (Chris […]

Just about nobody expected the New York Mets to win their first title in franchise history in 1969. On Aug. 13, the Mets were in third place in the NL East, 10 games back of the Chicago Cubs. Less than a month later, they had stormed back into the pennant race, riding a tremendous pitching […]

The Atlanta Braves have extended their young superstar and the 2018 National League Rookie of the Year, Ronald Acuna. The extension is officially for eight years and $100 million, but also includes two club options that could bring the deal to 10 years and $124 million, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN: BREAKING: Outfielder Ronald […]

In the soap opera that has been the 2018-19 Los Angeles Lakers, perhaps no member of the organization has had as frustrating a season as Rajon Rondo. Although he has put up numbers that are mostly on par with his last three seasons in the league, Rondo was in the spotlight of a brawl against […]

Back in the 1990s, Tim Hardaway Sr. had one of the deadliest crossovers in the NBA. His quick, one-two that began with a between-the-legs dribble that went right into a change of direction was dubbed the “Killer Crossover” because of the speed with which the small point guard could execute the move. In an interview […]

Despite falling victim to a litany of injuries in recent weeks–from C.J. McCollum to a gruesome, season-ending injury suffered by breakout center Jusuf Nurkic–the Portland Trail Blazers continue to win. The Trail Blazers won their second consecutive game by more than 20 points after defeating the Atlanta Hawks 118-98 thanks to a game-high 36 points […]

With the NBA regular season starting to come to a close, the jockeying for playoff position continues to grow more intense. No matchup embodied that better than the Boston Celtics’ thriller against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. In a totally back-and-forth affair, Kyrie Irving made a driving layup with 0.5 seconds remaining to deliver […]

There has been plenty to talk about in MLB circles as of late. From the numerous extensions handed to star players around the league to ongoing discussions between the league offices and the MLBPA, the past few months have provided plenty of storylines. However, one of the more neglected trends has been the unfortunate amount […]

During the 2018-19 NBA preseason, all of the focus in Los Angeles seemed to be on LeBron James and the Lakers. But with the Lakers sliding out of playoff contention, the Los Angeles Clippers have taken center stage not just as the best team in the city, but the hottest team in the league. The Clippers […]

After 16 seasons playing for one of the greatest coaches in NBA history and helping to form one of the most successful runs of any franchises in sports in the last two decades, it would seem that Manu Ginobili would fare well in life after basketball. But despite being known for his tremendous work ethic […]

The Dallas Mavericks were hardly considered to be favorites in the Western Conference heading into the 2010-11 season. After all, the Los Angeles Lakers had just come off of consecutive NBA titles and still had all of their core intact, and the San Antonio Spurs were looming as perennial contenders. But after securing the third […]

The Golden State Warriors will not play a game in the Chase Center until this fall, and yet the club has already reeled in over $2 million in revenue from its new arena in San Francisco. Warriors President and COO Rick Welts appeared on Bloomberg’s “Business of Sports Podcast” to discuss the ongoing building project. […]

When Bryce Harper was drafted by the Washington Nationals with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft, he was thought to be the savior of the organization. The Nats had not had a single winning season since they came to Washington, D.C. from Montreal in 2005. But Harper–who had been one […]

After months of toiling away at your favorite MLB writers’ Twitter accounts for free agency updates, reading about the growing tensions between the league offices and the MLBPA, and– wait, they aren’t really changing the distance between the mound and the plate are they??? (no, not yet)– hearing about some crazy propositions for changing the game and […]

On Tuesday night, former NBA All-Star Chris Bosh had the distinct honor of having his number retired by the Miami Heat. However, according to a federal court in Austin, TX, he also got a lawsuit. Bosh’s personal driver Michael Ray filed the lawsuit after Bosh reportedly failed to pay Ray for overtime duties that he […]

Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry has always been amenable to sharing the spotlight. Curry was instrumental in recruiting Kevin Durant to join the Warriors in the Summer of 2016, and he seems to have been an integral piece in helping DeMarcus Cousins assimilate with the rest of the team. According to Mark […]

If the 2018-19 MLB offseason has made anything clear, it is that star players are getting paid. Despite a lengthy process, both Manny Machado and Bryce Harper ended up with record-breaking deals in free agency. Even more notably, stars such as Nolan Arenado, Mike Trout, Chris Sale, Paul Goldschmidt Justin Verlander and Alex Bregman got big […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale is hoping that rookie forward Kevin Knox will be available for Thursday’s game against the Raptors after it was thought that an ankle injury may have put an end to his season: DSJ, Frank Ntilikina and Trier will be re-evaluated tomorrow by the Knicks. Kevin Knox moved around […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is in the midst of a historic season. Antetokounmpo is averaging 27.4 points, 12.6 rebounds and 6.0 assists — no player in history has averaged at least 27 points, 12 boards and 6.0 assists since Oscar Robertson in the 1961-62 season — while leading the Bucks to the best record […]

The Chicago Cubs have reached a four-year extension with starter Kyle Hendricks, according to multiple sources: Kyle Hendricks has just agreed to a four-year extension with a club option for a fifth season. pic.twitter.com/YW7j8deGwv — The Pedro Gomez Foundation (@PGFoundation_) March 26, 2019 Correction: Deal is four years, $55.5M. Option is a vesting option, not […]

The 2018-19 NBA MVP race has mostly been narrowed down to just three players in recent weeks, with James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Paul George taking center stage. Giannis’ line of 27.5 points, 12.6 rebounds and 6.0 assists has paced the Milwaukee Bucks to the best record in the league. George was arguably the best […]

Although his alma mater is beckoning, Jason Kidd would likely take the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching job if it were offered to him. Marc Spears of ESPN reported that the University of California are hoping to pursue Kidd for their vacated head coaching position: While ex-Cal star and Hall of Famer Jason Kidd is […]

Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison will not play in Sunday afternoon’s game against the Denver Nuggets, according to J. Michael of the Indianapolis Star: Collison (thigh contusion) is OUT today #PacersNuggets — J. Michael (@ThisIsJMichael) March 24, 2019 Collison had started in the first 71 games of the year for the Pacers, but the thigh […]

Chicago Bulls center Cristiano Felicio has had to face his share of criticisms during his time in the Windy City. Prior to the beginning of the 2017-18 season, the Bulls rewarded him with a four-year, $32 million contract. In just under 18 minutes per game in that season, Felicio took small strides forward, averaging more […]

Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade’s retirement tour has been truly been something special for NBA fans to behold, as the 37-year-old continues to dazzle with his abilities as a shot creator and flair for the dramatic. On Saturday night, Wade poured in 11 fourth-quarter points (he had 20 for the game) to help the Heat […]

It may be hard to remember that Jimmer Fredette was a top 10 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. The former BYU star was one of the earliest Internet sensations of this decade, shooting from all over the floor and seemingly destined to bring his long-range heroics to the NBA. But Fredette struggled to even […]

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a five-year extension with left-handed ace Chris Sale: That’s our ace. #SaleDay pic.twitter.com/Ri3P4UGlCW — Red Sox (@RedSox) March 23, 2019 Ace Chris Sale and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a five-year contract extension in the $150 million range, pending a physical, league sources tell ESPN. […]

After nearly a full year away from the league, former No. 1 overall pick Andrew Bogut is back in the NBA. And, three games into his second stint with the Golden State Warriors, he is already proving to be a difference-maker in the frontcourt. In three appearances, Bogut is averaging nearly seven rebounds to go […]

So much for a quiet MLB offseason. While the first few months of the winter felt fairly quiet, the signings of Manny Machado and Bryce Harper appear to have created a butterfly effect on the rest of the league. The Los Angeles Angels–feeling the pressure of retaining the best player in baseball–awarded Mike Trout with […]

CLUTCH Summary: A pioneer in baseball, Ichiro Suzuki was not only one of the best Seattle Mariners players ever, but is a sure fire Hall of Fame talent. So popular internationally, Ichiro was known on a first name basis as if he were Oprah.  There will unlikely ever be another player as talented, with as […]

In a 162-game season MLB, there is always room for shock and awe in Major League Baseball. And then there are teams like the Baltimore Orioles, who will field one of the most anonymous teams in baseball history this season. Yet even on non-contenders, compelling players and storylines are sure to emerge. Prospects like Vladimir […]

The baseball community was certainly surprised that the free agency period dragged on so long for both Manny Machado. But perhaps more shocking was that the San Diego Padres–a team that has not made the playoffs in over a decade–were the team to sign Machado to a franchise-altering mega deal. Machado not only makes the […]

Not only did no. 12 seed Murray State beat the no. 5 seed Marquette Golden Eagles, but they pounded them into oblivion. The Racers lived up to their namesake by getting out and making plays in transition, with star point guard Ja Morant piling up eight assists in the first half and 16 for the […]

CLUTCH Summary: Mostly known for his stint with the Seattle Mariners, Ichiro Suzuki will head to Cooperstown to be in the Hall of Fame without a doubt. Arguably the greatest hitter in the history of MLB, no one rivaled his ability to get infield hits.  In era dominated by steroids and home runs, Ichiro Suzuki […]

The list of star players signing big extensions continued on Thursday afternoon, as St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt agreed to a five-year, $130 million contract to stay with his new team: #STLCards close on an extension with 1B Paul Goldschmidt, sources tell The Athletic. Deal will be for at least five years and at […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a five-year, $50 million extension with AL Cy Young award winner Blake Snell, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN: BREAKING: Reigning AL Cy Young winner Blake Snell and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a five-year, $50 million contract extension, league sources tell ESPN. The deal […]

Following 18-plus seasons in the MLB and 3,089 hits, Ichiro Suzuki officially announced his retirement at the conclusion of the Seattle Mariners’ two-game set with the Oakland A’s in Japan: #Baseball: #IchiroSuzuki to announce his retirement: source#イチロー #MLBhttps://t.co/LhK0nfkxGq — Kyodo News | Japan (@kyodo_english) March 21, 2019 BREAKING: Ichiro Suzuki has told the Mariners he […]