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The Phoenix Suns organization issued a statement in response to a massive fan melee after Game 1 of the team’s NBA playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers. The statement suggested the Suns organization “will not tolerate” the kind of violence that broke out after Phoenix took the opener of the Western Conference finals against […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will be on the next episode of HBO’s The Shop, and he has choice words for a mystery team that passed on him in free agency. The trailer for the new season of The Shop dropped on Monday, opening with an explosive quote from Brady regarding his free agency ahead of the […]

There has generally been a feeling that experience matters in the NBA playoffs. Devin Booker and Trae Young are eviscerating that notion. Neither Devin Booker nor Trae Young had played a single postseason game prior to this season. Yet, the two young stars both find themselves in the conference finals. Booker’s Phoenix Suns appeared to […]

New England Patriots star cornerback Stephon Gilmore skipped out on the team’s mandatory minicamp, but his holdout might bode well for his future with the organization. Gilmore is in the final year of his current contract and is undoubtedly hoping for new money. However, Mike Reiss of ESPN noted Gilmore’s holdout is meant to serve […]

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale is rapidly progressing towards getting back on the mound, and this latest update should have fans feeling very excited. Sale has been throwing more consistently as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery. He was initially throwing side sessions, but has since progressed to throwing bullpens. The Red […]

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal and Boston Celtics standout Jayson Tatum both hail from St. Louis, and will finally share the court as teammates. Tatum had previously committed to playing for Team USA at the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Friday Beal will also be part of the […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard chastised the legions of NBA fans criticizing Sixers guard Ben Simmons amid his playoff struggles. Howard suggested Sixers fans (and others) should leave Simmons be and show more appreciation for his talents: “Everybody talking about Ben. Leave him alone,” Howard said, via Sideline Sources. “Send him some positivity instead of […]

Los Angeles Angels two-way sensation has been one of MLB’s top stars in 2021. Now, he will bring the boom to the Home Run Derby during All-Star weekend in Colorado. Major League Baseball announced Friday Ohtani would be one of the participants for the Home Run Derby at Coors Field. He is likely to be […]

Rick Carlisle seemed to be a strong candidate for the Boston Celtics head coaching job after parting ways with the Dallas Mavericks, but Brad Stevens appears to have other ideas. Carlisle recently informed the Mavericks he would not be returning as head coach for the 2021-22 season. There had been speculation he might be a […]

The Boston Celtics have an agreement to send Kemba Walker to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the deal might have implications for Evan Fournier and Tristan Thompson. Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe reported the Celtics feel better about their chances of re-signing Fournier, an unrestricted free agent, after moving Walker’s salary. Himmelsbach also noted the arrival […]

Former Detroit Lions star wide receiver Calvin Johnson is ecstatic Matthew Stafford is out of the Motor City. He only wishes he had been granted his release during his playing career. Johnson said during an interview with Woodward Sports he was glad his former quarterback will have a chance to play for another franchise after […]

Kemba Walker is no longer a member of the Boston Celtics, but former head coach and now president of basketball operations Brad Stevens made sure to praise the veteran point guard for his contributions to the franchise. Stevens, who coached Walker for two seasons before replacing Danny Ainge as the lead decision-maker for the Celtics, […]

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman is still recovering from meniscus surgery, but he is determined to get offseason work in with Kevin Garnett. Both Wiseman and Warriors president of basketball operations Bob Myers have made reference to the No. 2 pick working with the newly-elected NBA Hall of Famer. A setback in his recovery […]

Buffalo Bills receiver Cole Beasley targeted the NFLPA in a strange Twitter rant in which he appeared to express frustrations with the NFL’s COVID protocols for the upcoming season. Beasley quote-tweeted Tom Pelissero’s report of the updated protocols, suggesting vaccinated players allowed to leave team facilities or hotels on the road can still bring the […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton and Denver Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic seem to have a greater appreciation for one another after doing battle in the playoffs. Ayton shared a picture of a signed jersey Jokic gave him after the Suns defeated the Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinal. Jokic called Ayton a “beast” […]

Tennis star Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open, citing mental health reasons. She will also skip Wimbledon to focus on herself. Representatives for Naomi Osaka said the 2021 Australian Open champion will not partake in the third major of the calendar year as she spends time with loved ones. However, the statement did say […]

New York Mets fans can breathe easy when it comes to the status of star right-hander and National League MVP candidate Jacob deGrom. The Mets ace left Wednesday’s start against the Chicago Cubs with shoulder discomfort and openly vented frustration at some of his injury issues this season during his postgame press conference. Manager Luis […]

Former world champion boxer Oscar De La Hoya is returning to the boxing ring in an absurd “old man” exhibition against former UFC champion Vitor Belfort. Longtime MMA and combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani, formerly of ESPN, reported Oscar De La Hoya and Vitor Belfort have a verbal agreement for a bout in September. The […]

Kansas City Chiefs head coach took the high road when asked about recent criticisms on behalf of former running back Le’Veon Bell. Bell had previously suggested he would rather “retire” than play for Reid again. He later apologized for airing his grievances in public and said he enjoyed his time with the Chiefs, but doubled […]

The cover for the next installment of the Madden NFL franchise will be a historic one, as Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes grace the front of Madden 22. Electronic Arts formally announced Madden NFL 22 with a “Dynamic Gameday” Trailer showcasing each of the two cover athletes. This is Madden like you’ve never seen it…It’s a whole new vibe with […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash revealed the designations for Kyrie Irving and James Harden as his team prepares for Game 6 against the Bucks. Irving, who missed the Nets’ victory in Game 5, remains out with his ankle sprain. Nash said the star point guard will not travel to Milwaukee, but instead stay in […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie guard Anthony Edwards had a strong reaction to Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball winning Rookie of the Year. Edwards reposted an Instagram story he was tagged in suggesting the young Timberwolves star was “robbed.” The initial post also tagged Ball, demanding the Hornets star “Give the trophy back and tell the truth!” […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson has been dismayed with his contract situation for well over a year, but does not have plans to hold out. Robinson, who will play the 2021 season on the franchise tag, acknowledged the likelihood he will head to training camp without an extension. However, the star receiver said he […]

The Dallas Mavericks and general manager Donnie Nelson have parted ways just days after it was reported a “shadow GM” was exerting influence on the Mavs. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Wednesday the Mavs and Nelson are headed in separate directions. Nelson spent 23 years in the organization. Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson and the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans fired head coach Stan Van Gundy after just one season on Wednesday. Brandon Ingram might have played a role in SVG’s dismissal. Christian Clark of Nola.com reported Ingram’s relationship with Van Gundy was on unstable ground for the majority of the season: Van Gundy’s relationship with All-Star forward Brandon Ingram was […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers might have a different look to their offense in 2021, but quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will still be pulling all the strings. New Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada made his first public comments Tuesday since being promoted to the role in January. Canada told reporters Roethlisberger’s desires and tendencies would be at the […]

The Tampa Bay Rays revealed devastating news on Tuesday. Right-hander and Cy Young candidate Tyler Glasnow has suffered a partial UCL tear in his throwing elbow. The partial tear was revealed after Glasnow underwent an MRI in Chicago on Tuesday. He was removed from Monday’s start against the White Sox. Marc Topkin of the Tampa […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has been the subject of trade rumors in recent years, but he would rather retire than play for another team. The Raiders quarterback said Tuesday he is intent on winning a Super Bowl in Las Vegas, suggesting he would rather hang it up than play for a different franchise. […]

The agent for Bryson DeChambeau is refuting reports his client refused to be paired with rival golfer Brooks Koepka at the U.S. Open. Former PGA Tour star Brad Faxon reported the USGA reached out to Bryson DeChambeau about playing with Koepka, adding DeChambeau declined to be paired with Koepka. "Bryson declined" Brad Faxon tells Michael […]

James Harden is going to try to play in a must-win Game 5 for the Brooklyn Nets despite nursing a bad hamstring. He could alter his playoff narrative should he help lead the Nets to a win. James Harden will play in Game 5 on Tuesday barring any pregame setbacks after previously being ruled out. […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady continued his brutal trolling campaign against Aaron Rodgers during a video conference for “Capital One’s The Match” with Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau. Brady had previously been on a trolling crusade against Rodgers and DeChambeau–who are paired together against TB12 and Mickelson–when the showdown was first announced. The Buccaneers […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick gave fans a reason for cautious optimism with respect to quarterback Cam Newton as he prepares for his second season with the team. Patriots supporters will recall the team did not sign Newton until July 2020 of last year. The former league MVP did not have a ton […]

The Brooklyn Nets face an uphill battle in Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks without Kyrie Irving and James Harden, but Kevin Durant is up for the challenge. Irving, who suffered an ankle injury in Game 4, has been ruled out for a pivotal Game 5 with the series potentially hanging in the balance. Harden […]

Dallas Mavericks governor Mark Cuban elaborated on his grievances with a report from The Athletic suggesting Luka Doncic had issues with a “shadow general manager” with the Mavs. Cuban initially lashed out at the report, which suggested there was a rift between Doncic and Mavs employee Haralabos Voulgaris while also detailing Voulgaris’ purported influence in […]

A video of a Phoenix Suns fan getting into it with a pair of Denver Nuggets fans went viral over the weekend, and Devin Booker wants reach out to the now-famous fan. Booker tweeted out the image of “Suns in 4” man with the caption “Need mans info.” Need mans info pic.twitter.com/tda99RWyul — Book (@DevinBook) […]

The Minnesota Vikings have temporarily ended a lengthy contract dispute with star defensive end Danielle Hunter by reworking his current deal. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Hunter will now receive $5.6 million of money owed this year as a signing bonus. The Vikings are also giving Hunter an $18 million roster bonus early in […]

The Brooklyn Nets have some strange future betting odds after losing Kyrie Irving in an Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Milwaukee Bucks that is now all square. David Purdum of ESPN noted Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill currently has the Bucks as -150 favorites over the Nets with both Irving and James Harden likely […]

The Atlanta Hawks need a savior to help them overcome a 2-1 deficit against the Philadelphia 76ers. That savior is not Trae Young. It is Clint Capela. Here’s the thing about this series. Young is always going to hold the keys to the Hawks’ success on the offensive end of the floor. Atlanta relies on […]

Chicago Cubs sent a full capacity crowd at Wrigley Field into a frenzy after he capped off a 14-pitch at-bat with a game-tying homer. The Cubs trailed the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 in the bottom of the sixth when Rizzo came to the plate against Cardinals right-hander Daniel Ponce De Leon. He proceeded to have […]