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Los Angeles Lakers veteran center Marc Gasol made a statement in Tuesday night’s win over the Toronto Raptors. Gasol had been displaced as the starter when the Lakers signed Andre Drummond. But he regained that spot after Drummond suffered a toe injury in his first game with the team. Gasol dominated the Raptors on both […]

Carlos Dunlap wanted to re-sign with the Seattle Seahawks this offseason, but only if Russell Wilson was still under center. Dunlap said Tuesday one of the reasons he inked a new deal with the Seahawks was the assurance he got from Wilson regarding the star quarterback’s future with the team. Wilson made it clear to […]

The Washington Nationals’ 2021 campaign had previously been put on hold due to COVID-19 issues, meaning they did not start the season until Tuesday. Washington hardly received the warmest welcome to the new season in its opener against the Atlanta Braves. Superstar Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. greeted Nats ace, Max Scherzer, with a first-pitch […]

The Detroit Lions appeared to secure their quarterback for the future when they acquired Jared Goff from the Los Angeles Rams as part of a package for longtime signal-caller Matthew Stafford. However, Detroit is seemingly joining the list of teams picking in the top 10 that could draft a quarterback. Benjamin Albright of KOA NewsRadio […]

Reigning Players champion and world No. 2 Justin Thomas said Tuesday he has visited Tiger Woods as the latter recovers from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle accident in February. Thomas visited Woods in his Florida home, adding how disappointed he was Tiger will not be able to compete in this year’s Masters tournament at Augusta […]

Stephen A. Smith was not pleased with the “NBA’s best 25 under 25” list his colleagues unveiled on Tuesday. The outspoken ESPN personality said the list “diminishes the credibility” of the network, adding ESPN should “drug test” anyone that contributed to the list. Smith especially took issue with Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball ranking above […]

Longtime NBA big man and future Hall of Famer Pau Gasol will be the subject of an upcoming docuseries following the final months of his basketball career, per Variety. The docuseries, directed by Oriol Bosch, will be four episodes long and will follow Gasol as he finishes out his professional career and prepares for the […]

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas would not outright say he will draft a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick after trading Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers on Monday. But it’s essentially a foregone conclusion the Jets will take one of the top quarterback prospects in the upcoming draft. Douglas was asked […]

The writing was on the wall for former Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor after he was left off Texas’ Opening Day roster. Now he is headed to the Bronx. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported the New York Yankees have acquired Odor from the Rangers. The New York Yankees are finalizing a trade to acquire infielder […]

The UFC is unveiling new Venum fighter uniforms for 2021. The company released a trailer Tuesday with an ode to a past Venum partnership and showcasing some of MMA’s top stars, including women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko. 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮. 𝙀𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚. 🐍 @Venum | @UFCStore [ Explore the new collection: https://t.co/j5B1Dgf6fJ […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves came together for the first notable MLB in-season trade of 2021 on Tuesday. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic first reported the Brewers were sending infielder Orlando Arcia to the Braves. Jon Heyman of MLB Network later reported Milwaukee is acquiring two arms from Atlanta. Braves acquiring Orlando Arcia from […]

Reigning U.S. Open champion and golf star Bryson DeChambeau had to undergo a series of breathing techniques after last year’s Masters. DeChambeau explained last year he was struggling with some sort of illness at Augusta National. He said Tuesday the illness was the result of low oxygen levels, per Brentley Romine of the Golf Channel. […]

Mark Few has come up short once again. Few’s Gonzaga Bulldogs entered the 2021 NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed and presumptive favorite to win the national title. Indeed, the Bulldogs steamrolled to the Final Four and, after a scintillating national semifinal against UCLA, found themselves in the national title game for the […]

Ndamukong Suh never had much interest in spending the 2021 season anywhere other than Tampa Bay. Suh signed another one-year deal to remain with the Buccaneers in their quest for a repeat. He said Monday it was his “ultimate goal” to stay with the same group that captured the Lombardi Trophy in 2020: “At the […]

The Texas Rangers made plenty of headlines following the announcement they would operate at full capacity for the home opener at Globe Life Field. Most teams are operating under some form of limited capacity. Fans were in the stands this past weekend for the first few games of the 2021 MLB regular season, but there […]

Basketball is apparently just a side job for the two-time reigning NBA MVP. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was approached by a curious onlooker marveling at his Rolls Royce Cullinan. The inquisitive individual asked what the “Greek Freak” did for a living, to which he humorously replied “Bitcoin.” “Hey man, love your car, what do […]

Ian Rapoport of NFL had previously mentioned the Carolina Panthers as a possible suitor for New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, though he indicated New York might not be in a rush to trade its incumbent starting signal-caller. However, it looks as though the Panthers were hungry to make a move for the former No. […]

There is an interesting little nugget to the Utah Jazz’s 2020-21 season that suggests they are ready for deep waters come playoff time. The Jazz are 22-7 against current playoff teams, with a winning record over other Western Conference contenders like the Los Angeles Clippers (2-1), Los Angeles Lakers (1-0) and Portland Trail Blazers (1-0), […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have issued a statement after cornerback Carlton Davis following a since-deleted tweet in which Davis used an anti-Asian slur. Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht issued a statement saying the team has spoken to Davis, also noting the 24-year-old has been an integral member of the organization in finding ways to address […]

Social media was set ablaze when actor and comedian Michael Rapaport revealed some Instagram direct messages he received from Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. Rapaport was emotional as he discussed the fallout from the saga during an appearance on FOX Sports’ “UNDISPUTED” program. Michael Rapaport talking about his daily life since the Kevin Durant exchange. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James sent his well-wishes to DMX, whose legal name is Earl Simmons, after the rapper fell into a vegetative state following a drug overdose. James called DMX one of his favorite artists, past or present, while also wishing him a speedy recovery. To one of my fav artist growing up […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were seemingly high on Golden State Warriors swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. ahead of the NBA trade deadline. The Pelicans reportedly offered the Dubs point guard Lonzo Ball and a draft pick in exchange for Oubre, per the Rogues Bogues podcast. The Warriors declined said offer. The Pelicans reportedly offered Lonzo Ball […]

The New York Jets are still considering their options with respect to quarterback Sam Darnold. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported there is a general expectation the Jets–owners of the No. 2 pick in the 2021 NFL draft–will move Darnold at some point. However, he noted the Jets do not “need” to trade Darnold given […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be deprived of some depth for Monday night’s game of the New York Knicks. However, “The Beard” appears to be cleared for action. Malika Andrews of ESPN reported James Harden has not been listed on the injury report after missing the past two games with a sore hamstring. Kevin Durant is […]

Boston Celtics All-Star swingman Jayson Tatum has been through plenty of ups and downs this season. But he made some history on Sunday night and earned a shoutout from his proud parents in the process. Tatum became the youngest player in franchise history to reach 5,000 career points after scoring 22 in a win over […]

Toronto Raptors partner and Grammy Award-winning rapper Drake already appears to be instilling hoop dreams in his son. Drake shared a video of his three-year-old son Adonis shooting on a mini-hoop, with Adonis counting his buckets. Drake's son may have a future splashing 3-pointers for @RaptorsNationCP 🔥 (🎥 @Drake, @overtime) pic.twitter.com/0AlTK2dOuA — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April […]

Conor McGregor wants to leave no doubt in his upcoming trilogy fight with fellow lightweight contender Dustin Poirier. McGregor tweeted over the weekend after the fight was finalized on Friday, saying he plans to “Adjust and absolutely f***ing destroy” Poirier in the third bout. The fight is booked! July 10th you’re gonna see what the […]

The Atlanta Falcons are pondering a move back in this month’s NFL draft. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported the Falcons are not opposed to dealing the No. 4 overall pick, though he opined Atlanta will stay put: And that leaves the Falcons as a team to watch—one that’s going to have to make a […]

The Final Four of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is set after the Gonzaga Bulldogs rolled past the USC Trojans and UCLA’s Cinderella run continued following a narrow victory over Michigan. This weekend will present players with the opportunity to cement their collegiate legacies and carve out a place in NCAA men’s basketball history. It […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is most pleased with MLB’s decision to move the 2021 All-Star Game out of Atlanta after the state of Georgia passed a controversial voter suppression bill last week. LeBron James, who recently became a part owner of the Boston Red Sox, tweeted he was “proud” to be part of […]

Florida State cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. might have the chance to make NFL history in 2021. Andrew Siciliano of NFL Network noted during an interview with the Seminoles star no father-son duo has ever intercepted the same quarterback. However, Samuel could make for a first in NFL history if he picks off one of Ben […]

Utah Jazz players and staff experienced quite a scare earlier this week when their flight to Memphis was grounded following a bird strike. The Jazz did ultimately land in Memphis late Tuesday night, but All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell did not join the team. Mitchell, who the team said did not make the trip for “personal reasons,” […]

Las Vegas Aces star and former No. 1 overall pick Angel McCoughtry ripped Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green regarding some recent comments Green made about the pay gap. Green previously went on a strange Twitter rant in which he advocated for better pay for female athletes while simultaneously criticizing WNBA players for not branding […]

The San Francisco 49ers do not appear to be in any rush to trade Jimmy Garoppolo even after acquiring the No. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL draft. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported earlier this week it would take a first-round pick for the Niners to even “listen” to overtures for “Jimmy G.” He […]

An epic UFC trilogy is officially on. Dustin Poirier has signed his fight agreement for a third bout with Conor McGregor on July 10, per ESPN’s Ariel Helwani. The Notorious One had already agreed to the fight. The UFC has been angling for this trilogy ever since Poirier KO’d McGregor in the second round at UFC […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is dealing with a tailbone issue that will not go away. Daily fantasy basketball players need to take note, as do fans of the superstar. Curry has been ruled out for Friday’s showdown with the Toronto Raptors. He spoke Friday afternoon about why the injury has been so […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft shed some more light on the team’s decision not to make a bigger push to sign Tom Brady last spring. Kraft said earlier this week New England could have poured more financial assets into Brady in an effort to keep the longtime Pats signal-caller in Foxborough. But Kraft also […]

Snowboarder Chloe Kim is an Olympic gold medalist and one of the faces of the sport. But she, too, has been exposed to the unfortunate rise in racist words and acts perpetrated against Asian Americans. Kim, 20, is first-generation Korean American. She revealed to Alyssa Roenigk she first began receiving discriminatory direct messages after winning […]

Opening Day 2021 gave baseball fans plenty of reasons to be excited on Thursday, though New York Mets and Washington Nationals supporters might not find much solace in the season getting underway. Major League Baseball postponed Thursday’s game between the two National League East teams because of a Nationals outbreak of COVID-19. It was hoped […]