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Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is apparently still catching flak for his “greatest defender in NBA history” comment, this time from a basketball titan in Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell. Russell hilariously subtweeted Green (at least we’d like to think so) by joking teams were calling him to come out of retirement and make his […]

The 2020-21 NBA MVP race could be shrinking in part because of injuries to LeBron James and Joel Embiid in recent weeks. Two names, in particular, could be emerging as the frontrunners in the final 20-plus games of the regular season. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been playing some incredible basketball all season. Nets […]

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is fresh off signing a 10-year, $341 million extension on the eve of Opening Day. He is also channeling his inner Samuel L. Jackson. Lindor, who is 27 now, was asked what kind of player he will be once he turns 38 at the end of his contract. The […]

Duke men’s basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski praised longtime Kansas and North Carolina head coach Roy Williams after the latter announced his retirement on Thursday. Krzyzewski said he was “surprised” to learn Williams was retiring, calling him “one of the greatest coaches in college basketball history.” The Blue Devils head coach also lauded Williams for […]

Victor Oladipo is still soaking up exactly what it means to be a member of the Miami Heat, with some help from franchise legend Dwyane Wade. The newly-acquired guard said “Flash” has instilled within in him some understanding of what “Heat Culture” really entails. Victor Oladipo says his interactions with Dwyane Wade helped him learn […]

MLB Opening Day is officially underway on Thursday. Baseball fans already have the first homer of the 2021 season, as well. Detroit Tigers slugger and future Hall of Famer Miguel Cabrera hit an opposite-field shot against Cleveland Indians ace and reigning American League Cy Young Award-winner Shane Bieber. Only, he didn’t realize it at first. See, […]

LaMarcus Aldridge is set to make his Nets debut on Thursday. Malika Andrews of ESPN reported the veteran big man is available for the team’s matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. James Harden, meanwhile, has been ruled out after leaving Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets with a hamstring issue. The good news for Brooklyn: LaMarcus […]

Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham officially declared for the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursday. So, put it down in writing: Cunningham will be the No. 1 overall pick on July 29. The freshman sensation set the college basketball world on fire this season with his exceptional scoring and playmaking ability. Cunningham was thoroughly dominant in […]

Tesla guru Elon Musk is reportedly joining the board of Endeavor just as they are finalizing an agreement to buy out the UFC. Alexandra Steigrad of the New York Post reported Elon Musk and Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel share some common connections, which could have propelled the move to add Musk to the board: “According to sources […]

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Wednesday detectives have determined the cause of golf star Tiger Woods’ car crash on Feb. 23. However, Villanueva refrained from telling reporters the cause because of privacy concerns. Villanueva said during a live social media event investigators had obtained a search warrant for the “black box” of Woods’ […]

The Cleveland Indians are in the final season with their current nickname. They are also taking steps to avoid any cultural appropriation with the return of fans in 2021. Cleveland issued a release Wednesday regarding new happenings and fan expectations for the upcoming season. One of the new ballpark policies specifically cites “inappropriate dress” could […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball was a desirable trade target ahead of last Thursday’s trade deadline. But the Pelicans elected to retain Ball as they prepare for a late playoff push. Ball had not said much of anything in advance of the deadline. But he broke his silence on Wednesday explaining he was […]

Tennis sensation and 2021 Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka had not lost in her last 23 matches. That is, until Wednesday. Osaka suffered a stunning upset at the hands of Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari during the Miami Open quarterfinals, losing in straight sets and watching her unprecedented run of wins come to a screeching […]

Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz have reignited their feud after Diaz was booked in a welterweight fight with top contender Leon Edwards for UFC 262. Diaz announced the bout on Twitter after it was finalized Tuesday evening. He made sure to point out the lightweight title fight between Michael Chandler and Oliveira on the same […]

The Seattle Seahawks are giving wide receiver Tyler Lockett a lucrative extension. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the Seahawks have signed Lockett to a four-year deal worth $69.2 million. The contract includes $37 million guaranteed, per Schefter. Seattle Seahawks are giving WR Tyler Lockett a four-year, $69.2 million contract extension, including $37M guaranteed, per source. […]

Jon “Bones” Jones is angling for a UFC heavyweight title fight with newly crowned champion Francis Ngannou. He also wants a tremendous amount of money. Jones, who is moving to heavyweight after a long and legendary run at light heavyweight, had previously tweeted “Show me the money” after Ngannou starched Stipe Miocic in the second […]

The Green Bay Packers were unable to restructure quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ contract before his roster bonus vested earlier this month. Considering Green Bay could still use additional cap space and has made limited external moves, might a Rodgers restructure still be in order? Packers president Mark Murphy dodged multiple questions on that front Tuesday. Murphy […]

Two of the biggest names in the last generation in boxing are reportedly set to square off in an exhibition bout. The Puerto Rican periodical El Nuevo Dia reported Miguel Cotto and Juan Manuel Marquez are finalizing an agreement to fight on June 12, per Michael Benson of talkSPORT. Miguel Cotto vs Juan Manuel Marquez […]

Legendary Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson gave a shoutout to Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook on Tuesday while also giving himself a little pat on the back. Johnson tweeted his congratulations to the “Brodie” after Westbrook became just the third player in NBA history–joining Magic and Oscar Robertson–to record a triple-double with […]

Former UFC icon Anderson Silva’s days in the Octagon might be over. But “The Spider” is going to try his hand at boxing. Salvador Rodriguez of ESPN Deportes reported Silva will face former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in a 10-round exhibition bout at Jalisco Stadium in Jalisco, Mexico on June 19. The fight […]

After years of deliberating, the NFL has officially added a 17th regular-season game to the 2021 NFL schedule. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported over the weekend the league was finalizing plans to add another game. The news was confirmed Tuesday afternoon. A 17-game regular season is now official. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 30, 2021 […]

Justin Fields already made a statement with a sparkling 40-yard dash at his Ohio State Pro Day on Tuesday. The star signal-caller showed he is far more than just a mobile quarterback. Fields unleashed a spectacular deep ball, rolling out to his left and unleashing a bomb across his body. The throw is not entirely […]

The Alabama connection that defined college football in 2020 is showing off at the Crimson Tide’s Pro Day on Tuesday in Tuscaloosa. Heisman Trophy winner and star Crimson Tide receiver DeVonta Smith did in fact elect to catch passes for quarterback Mac Jones despite still nursing a broken finger suffered in the national title game. […]

The New York Mets are pressing hard to sign star shortstop Francisco Lindor to an extension prior to Opening Day on Thursday. Team owner Steve Cohen is hoping a deal gets done. Cohen, who purchased the team from the Wilpon family last year, and Lindor reportedly went to dinner to discuss a possible extension. The […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians doesn’t write checks he cannot cash. Arians revealed a new tattoo in honor of the team’s Super Bowl victory this past February, which has become quite trendy among Bucs personnel. I’m a man of my word- “when we win the Super Bowl, I will get a tattoo” well […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made a point of keeping last year’s championship roster mostly intact to this point. Tampa Bay re-signed all of Shaquil Barrett, Lavonte David, Rob Gronkowski, and Leonard Fournette in free agency. Will wide receiver Antonio Brown also return to the Bucs? Head coach Bruce Arians gave a rather vague answer […]

Top NFL Draft quarterback prospect Justin Fields was renowned for his mobility as a star for the Ohio State Buckeyes, and he turned more heads during his Pro Day on Tuesday. Fields ran a stellar 40-yard dash of 4.44 seconds, with one scout clocking the time at 4.43. Immensely impressive stuff from a quarterback, especially […]

Life looks quite a bit different for Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis these days. “King James” and “The Brow” are both sidelined with injuries as the Lakers try to keep pace in the Western Conference. They are unable to take it to the hardwood, so they are channeling their energy on […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart is looking out for one of the team’s elder statesmen. Hart did not hold back when speaking on criticisms of teammate Eric Bledsoe, saying Bledsoe has the belief and trust of the locker room: That’s my guy ❤️❤️ https://t.co/8MGtObjWyd — Josh Hart (@joshhart) March 30, 2021 It has been […]

One of the longest-tenured players on the Texas Rangers roster will be forced to seek employment elsewhere. Second baseman Rougned Odor was left off the Rangers Opening Day roster ahead of the 2021 season. He has over five years of big-league service time, meaning the Rangers cannot send him to the minors without permission. Odor […]

The Mac Jones to the San Francisco 49ers buzz continues to get louder. There was plenty of hubbub about the 49ers going to see Jones’ Pro Day on Tuesday instead of Justin Fields, and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan gave some insight into the team’s 2021 NFL Draft strategy on Monday. Shanahan explained that seeing […]

The San Francisco 49ers are not finished evaluating Jimmy Garoppolo. At least, not yet. 49ers General Manager John Lynch fielded questions Monday regarding Garoppolo’s future under center as well as the team’s decision to trade up for the No. 3 overall in the 2021 NFL draft. Lynch said ownership gave the green light for the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are not quite done adding to the roster after signing Andre Drummond. Los Angeles has a touch more than $1 million to spend to remain under the hard cap. The Lakers have one more spot to fill, and they are expected to fill it with a “3-and-D wing,” per Jovan Buha […]

The NBA has finalized the date for the 2021 NBA Draft. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reports the draft will take place on July 29. Charania also says the Draft Lottery will be on June 22, with the Draft Combine scheduled for June 21-27. These dates are much closer to the norm for […]

Former NBA star Baron Davis might have been a staple of the “We Believe” Golden State Warriors era, but he had some critical remarks for a fellow member of Dubs Nation. Davis went after Warriors forward Draymond Green after Green previously said he felt he was the best defender in NBA history. “B Diddy” joked […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard has been ejected in consecutive contests. He said Monday he has to show restraint. Howard is hoping to keep his focus on the floor and not on the whistles as Philly prepares for Tuesday’s showdown with the Denver Nuggets. Dwight Howard says his takeaway from the last two games is […]

Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic made his first comments Monday since he was knocked out by title challenger Francis Ngannou at UFC 260 this past weekend. Miocic posted an Instagram telling fans he was feeling fine physically after suffering a vicious knockout at the hands of Ngannou. He also apologized for not getting the […]

The San Francisco 49ers appear increasingly likely to take a quarterback in the 2021 NFL draft after trading for the No. 3 overall pick. However, tight end George Kittle knows who he wants to start under center. Kittle told Kyle Brandt of The Ringer that he understands the desire to spur some competition at any […]

A new lawsuit against Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson is alleging he deleted Instagram messages  and is contacting women in an effort to settle potential cases against him. The lawsuit states Watson has contacted plaintiffs “as a result of the repeated lawsuits against him,” per ESPN’s Sarah Barshop. Two other lawsuits were also filed […]