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Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden was so astonished by rapper Lil Uzi Vert’s dance moves that he had to start a tickle fight with fellow rapper Meek Mill. Yes, you read that correctly. Lil Uzi busted out the dance moves at a pool party the three celebrities attended over the weekend. Harden and Meek Mill […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had an interesting take on his offseason during a promo for Capital One’s “The Match.” Rodgers is one of the headliners in a golfing exhibition with fellow legendary quarterback Tom Brady as well as PGA stars Bryson DeChambeau and Phil Mickelson. But while A-Rod will be visible on the […]

Jalen Green might not have the same kind of national profile as other prospects in the upcoming NBA draft, but he is the perfect choice for the Houston Rockets with the No. 2 overall selection. Nothing is assured at this point in the pre-draft process, but there is a general expectation the Detroit Pistons will […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic had a hilarious reaction when asked whether he gets “star” calls from referees in FIBA qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics. Doncic is playing for the Slovenian national team in the FIBA qualifying tournament for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. However, the Mavs star joked he isn’t getting any special treatment because […]

Colorado Rockies star shortstop Trevor Story might be among the most notable MLB trade deadline targets, but his market is becoming hard to predict. The 2021 MLB trade deadline is just one month away, and Story is a prime candidate to be traded. Colorado is not in any position to contend, while Story has said […]

The New Orleans Saints have fortified the offensive line by signing right tackle Ryan Ramczyk to a colossal contract extension. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Saints have signed Ramczyk to a five-year deal worth $96 million. The deal runs through the 2026 season and makes him the highest-paid right tackle in the NFL. […]

Not much was known about Chicago Blackhawks legend Jonathan Toews’ future during a lost 2020-21 season, but he was dealing with issues of personal health. The longtime Blackhawks center was thought to possibly be pondering retirement this past season. Instead, Toews tweeted out a video revealing he was dealing with chronic immune response syndrome. He […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams is likely glad to be with his current team now, but he was quite frustrated after first being traded by the Los Angeles Clippers. Williams had made it known following the trade he was considering retirement. Those thoughts appear to have been spurred on by his initial belief the Hawks […]

Golden State Warriors veteran big man Kevon Looney has exercised his $5.1 million player option to return to the Bay Area for the 2021-22 season. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Looney has chosen to opt-in for next season, which will be his seventh with the Warriors. Kevon Looney is exercising his $5.1M option to return […]

Much has been made of Damian Lillard’s future with the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason, but a trade request is apparently not imminent. Brian Windhorst of ESPN (h/t Bleacher Report) said on the latest iteration of his Hoop Collective podcast that Lillard is not seriously looking to be traded at this point. A fluid situation in […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are hoping to bolster their playoff odds for the 2021 MLB season by acquiring Adam Cimber and Corey Dickerson from the Miami Marlins. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported the Blue Jays are sending veteran infielder Joe Panik to the Marlins, with Scott Mitchell of TSN later reporting pitching prospect Andrew […]

Dwyane Wade only just joined the Utah Jazz’s ownership group earlier this year. Is his primary objective to keep Donovan Mitchell happy? Wade and Mitchell have seemingly shared a close rapport especially since “Flash” joined Ryan Smith’s ownership group in Utah. However, despite Wade’s relatively nascent Jazz tenure and the fact Mitchell will be entering […]

The Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks are having discussions regarding infielder Eduardo Escobar with the 2021 MLB trade deadline just over a month away. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported Monday the two clubs continue to negotiate a possible trade for the Diamondbacks infielder. However, Arizona is driving a hard bargain: “They obviously have […]

Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered a stunning loss to American Francis Tiafoe in Wimbledon just weeks after his French Open collapse against Novak Djokovic. Tsitsipas entered Wimbledon as one of the favorites in the men’s draw after he blew a two-set lead to Djokovic in the final of the French Open. However, his tournament came to a […]

Superstar American gymnast Simone Biles might not have been at the top of her game during qualifying, but she is grateful to be headed to the Tokyo Olympics. Biles tweeted out her gratitude for all the support on Monday, one day after qualifying for Team USA’s women’s gymnastics quad: “I just want to say thank […]

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka said he has already developed an understanding with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who want Udoka to coach them hard. The Celtics officially introduced Udoka as their new head coach Monday. He explained Tatum and Brown know what to expect in terms of coaching methods: “They’re gonna allow me […]

The College World Series showdown between Vanderbilt and NC State was delayed Friday after the Wolfpack were hit with COVID-19 issues. First pitch was originally scheduled for 1 p.m. ET in Omaha. However, NC State announced some players were forced to enter into health and safety protocols, delaying the contest indefinitely: “An undisclosed number of […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young might be small in stature, but head coach Nate McMillan says his presence is the size of a mountain. McMillan praised Young’s cold-blooded mindset and ability to stay the course even in the midst of individual struggles. He said the Hawks star has an infectious confidence about him, giving […]

Scottie Pippen might be an NBA legend, but he needed a history legend from Stephen A. Smith after saying LeBron James won the 2016 NBA title by himself and totally forgetting about Kyrie Irving. Pippen has been on a rant on all things NBA as of late. He went deep on a number of topics […]

The Miami Heat refrained from including Tyler Herro in trade talks at the deadline this past March, but he could be readily available this summer. Ethan Skolnick of Five Reasons Sports reported Friday he spoke to several sources around the league who believe there is a “75 percent” chance the Heat trade Herro this offseason. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves would have to give up lots of draft capital if they hope to trade for Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons. Dane Moore of Blue Wire Podcasts spoke to two different executives about what they thought it would cost the Timberwolves to acquire Simmons from the Sixers. Both executives agreed Minnesota would […]

The Atlanta Hawks were dismayed by the officiating crew in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals for failing to enforce Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s apparent free-throw violations. Sam Amick of The Athletic reported the Hawks are expressing frustrating at the fact officials are looking the other way when Antetokounmpo exceeds the 10-second limit […]

Former Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle might have sabotaged Luka Doncic by endorsing Jason Kidd over assistant Jamahl Mosley. The Mavs are nearing an agreement with Kidd to become their new head coach after Carlisle publicly endorsed him on Thursday. Tim MacMahon of ESPN opined Carlisle made the comments because he might have been […]

Romanian tennis star Simona Halep was hoping to defend her women’s singles title at Wimbledon, but she will not partake in the grass-court major. Halep announced via Instagram she would not be fit for Wimbledon after suffering a calf injury at a clay-court event in Rome, which also forced her out of the French Open: […]

Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young is garnering most of the attention during the team’s playoff run, but John Collins is quietly proving why he’s a max player in the NBA. Collins has had something of a tumultuous season. He voiced displeasure at his lack of involvement in the team’s offense early in the season, notably […]

Former NBA legend Scottie Pippen had some seriously harsh critiques of Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons and how he was utilized by Doc Rivers. Pippen said he felt Rivers totally misused Simmons and should have just pulled him at the end of games to avoid him going to the free-throw line. He then ripped into […]

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt wants the organization to do whatever it takes to ensure backfield mate Nick Chubb stays put. Hunt was asked how he felt about a possible Chubb extension. The Browns running back said he wants to see Chubb cash out: “Pay that man. He’s a freak of nature,” Hunt said, […]

The Phoenix Suns raced out two a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference finals without Chris Paul, but the “Point God” is back. The Suns have officially listed Paul as available for Game 3 on Thursday night in Los Angeles after CP3 missed the first two games of the series […]

The Boston Celtics already have a pair of star wing players in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, but they might still go after Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum. Jason Quick of The Athletic reported the Celtics could express interest in the Blazers 2-guard, adding Marcus Smart could make sense as a starting point to […]

Major League Baseball has already had a tough week, and it’s only getting tougher following the jersey release for the 2021 All-Star Game. The jerseys are getting totally raked over the coals by MLB fans and reporters from around the country. The design is just… well, it’s just very odd. MLB really woke up today […]

Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer chided Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper the afternoon after having a run-in with Phils manager Joe Girardi. Scherzer and Nationals first baseman jokingly suggested they wanted the umpires to check their former teammates’ luscious locks. It got a hearty chuckle from Harper, who seemed to appreciate the good-natured humor. Scherzer […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Pat Connaughton may have given Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young some motivation after heaping praise on Kevin Durant. Connaughton spoke about the Bucks’ upcoming series against the Hawks after warring with Durant and the Brooklyn Nets for seven games in the conference finals. He seemed quite pleased not to be facing KD […]

The New York Mets have dealt with a myriad of injuries in the rotation as of late. Fortunately, it appears right-hander Marcus Stroman has avoided a serious setback. Stroman injured his hip during Tuesday’s start against the Atlanta Braves. There initially appeared to be a fear the right-hander could be headed for a lengthy stint […]

How should the Toronto Raptors proceed after getting the No. 4 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft? Will they settle for one of Jalen Green, Evan Mobley or Jalen Suggs? Could they try to trade up to No. 1 for Cade Cunningham or move down the board to add assets? The answers to those questions […]

The Detroit Pistons won Tuesday night’s NBA Draft Lottery, presumably giving them the rights to Cade Cunningham. However, the organization plans to keep options open. Cunningham, a standout at Oklahoma State, has long been considered the consensus No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. However, James L. Edwards III reported the Pistons plan […]

Ben Simmons has been floated as a possible trade target for the Golden State Warriors, but the Dubs aren’t exactly chomping at the bit to acquire him. Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic reported people within the Warriors organization have not expressed much of a desire to trade for Simmons. He also noted Dubs governor […]

DeMar DeRozan has long idolized Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant. He is now paying homage to Kobe and his daughter, Gianna Bryant, with a pair of WNBA-themed sneakers. DeRozan is releasing a new version of the Nike Kobe 6, with a certain WNBA flair to honor Gigi. The colorway matches the rebranded, orange-and-white logo […]

The Golden State Warriors are not only set up to win now, but also have the most to gain from Tuesday night’s NBA Draft Lottery. The Warriors will very likely have the No. 14 pick in the 2021 draft after faltering in the NBA play-in tournament and missing the playoffs. That seems significant until realizing […]

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was cementing his spot as a superstar early in 2021, but injuries are once again getting in the way. Buxton missed over a month of action after suffering a hip strain in mid-May. He returned from the injured list last week and was 4-for-12 with a pair of extra-base […]