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Utah Jazz point forward Joe Ingles never believed the purported friction between Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert would lead to a roster shakeup. The alleged tension between Mitchell and Gobert became the talk in NBA circles after the 2019-20 season was suspended due to COVID-19. There were murmurings the Jazz faced a momentous decision in […]

Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone indicated point guard John Wall will be a building block for the franchise during Tuesday’s press conference. Stone addressed the future of the organization in the wake of a tumultuous 2020-21 season. The Rockets finished with the worst record in the NBA, but Stone suggested the team is not […]

New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter is getting his own version of the “Last Dance” with an upcoming docuseries entitled “The Captain.” The project, expected to premier on ESPN and ESPN+ in 2022, is executive produced by Spike Lee, among others. It will chronicle Jeter’s upbringing and ascent to being the face of one of […]

Bryson DeChambeau is preparing for this week’s PGA Championship at Kiawah Island, but he’s also rambling on about his love for aliens and UFOs. The “Big Golfer” spoke extensively on extraterrestrials and unexplained aerial phenomena (UAPs) during a SiriusXM interview with Gary McCord and Drew Stoltz. He said he and a couple buddies believe they […]

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is experiencing all the feels as he prepares to face former teammate Jon Lester on Monday night at Wrigley Field. Rizzo took to Instagram with a post about Lester’s influence on his life dating back to his early years as a minor leaguer with the Boston Red Sox. He […]

The Western Conference play-in tournament will feature a marquee showdown between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers. Get your popcorn ready. Golden State is riding high thanks to the spectacular play of scoring champion Stephen Curry. Los Angeles, meanwhile, is back at full strength but also faces the daunting prospect of being a […]

Albert Pujols has issued his first public statement since it was first reported he would be signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers following his release from the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels’ decision to release Pujols purportedly stemmed from the veteran first baseman’s desire to be more of an everyday player. Although Pujols will not […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James knows he’s one of the best scorers in NBA history, even if some pundits won’t include him in the ranks of the elites. He has the numbers to back it up. James averaged 25.0 points per game during the 2020-21 regular season. It is his 17th consecutive season averaging […]

New York state governor Andrew Cuomo is mandating half of Madison Square Garden’s seating capacity be reserved for vaccinated fans as the Knicks prepare to host the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the playoffs. Cuomo announced a new state policy asserting at least 50 percent of available seats must go to fans who […]

Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Mac McClung has signed with an agent and will enter the 2021 NBA draft. Who is the closest comparison for McClung as he prepares to begin his NBA career? McClung has had a rather curious journey as an NBA prospect. He was previously a top football recruit out of Gate […]

Chicago White Sox star and reigning American League MVP Jose Abreu appears to have avoided major injuries following a scary collision with Kansas City Royals utility man Hunter Dozier on Friday afternoon. The White Sox announced Abreu suffered a facial contusion and laceration as well as a bruised left knee. However, initial concussion screening came […]

Former NBA star Lamar Odom has been named in a lawsuit for failing to pay court ordered child support since June of last year. Liza Morales, mother to two of Lamar Odom’s children, filed a lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court stating Odom has not made mandated payments in close to a year: “In June 2020, […]

Golf star Phil Mickelson will not have to qualify for the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. He will enter the tournament after receiving a special exemption. USGA CEO Mike Davis announced Mickelson, who grew up in San Diego close to Torrey Pines, would be entered into the field: “Phil Mickelson’s incredible USGA playing record […]

Michael Chandler does not believe lightweight opponent Charles Oliveira is game to go all five rounds in their upcoming title bout at UFC 262 on Saturday in Houston. Chandler told Bleacher Report’s Scott Harris he does not feel the fight will go the distance, suggesting his power will wear on Oliveira: “I think they’re very […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy is hoping to bring perspective from his Kansas City Chiefs years to the Justin Fields-Andy Dalton quarterback dynamic. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said he spoke to Nagy after the Bears traded up to select Fields with the No. 11 pick in the 2021 NFL draft. The former Kansas […]

Tony La Russa is the old head overseeing Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech’s return from Tommy John surgery. That should be troubling for White Sox fans. Kopech has flashed undeniable talent early in the 2021 campaign after being sidelined for the entirety of the 2019 season and opting to sit out last summer. He […]

The truth of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant not being present for his Hall of Fame induction will weigh heavily on fellow inductees and those in attendance, per Kevin Garnett. The “Big Ticket” is among the other inductees preparing for their enshrinement in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend. It is […]

Golden State Warriors forward and former Defensive Player of the Year Draymond Green does not mince words when it comes to his defensive impact. Green once again lamented the apparent allegiance media members have to thinks like statistical numbers and advanced analytics during an interview with Sam Amick of The Athletic. The outspoken Warriors star […]

Detroit Lions rookie offensive lineman and No. 7 overall pick Penei Sewell laments the fact he will not be participating in minicamp after testing positive for COVID-19. Sewell tweeted he tested positive this past weekend. The former Oregon star expressed regret at not being able to attend minicamp: “Found out this past weekend I tested […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant said he is yearning to trade for Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani in MLB The Show, even at the expense of Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner. The Nats star responded in kind. Durant called Ohtani a “Different breed” last night, suggesting Turner might be out of a roster spot […]

New York Knicks star big man Julius Randle thinks Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant belongs with the likes of Wolverine, Magneto and Charles Xavier. Randle said Durant is the toughest player to guard during an appearance on Victory The Podcast. He also made a funny sort of allusion to the X-Men: “Kevin Durant. He’s a […]

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance received quite the present from a Bay Area legend in advance of his 21st birthday. Legendary rapper and songwriter E-40, whose real name is Earl Stevens, sent a pretty sweet package to the new 49ers signal-caller. The gift included a big stash of E-40’s own liquor, including E. […]

The Houston Rockets have endured an agonizing 2020-21 season, but governor Tilman Fertitta is still thrilled with the team’s future outlook. Fertitta expressed confidence in head coach Stephen Silas and general manager Rafael Stone despite the fact the Rockets are likely to finish with the worst record in the NBA: “I never thought I could […]

New York Mets fans gave former ace and current Baltimore Orioles right-hander Matt Harvey a standing ovation as he returned to Citi Field on Wednesday. Fans applauded Harvey as he warmed up prior to the start of Wednesday’s game. Some fans showcased their old Harvey Mets jerseys, while another had a sign saying “Happy Harvey […]

Former All-Pro wide receiver Chad Johnson is quite confident Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will win the NFL MVP Award in 2021. So much so, he’s willing to stake his own personal hygiene on it. Johnson vowed not to take a shower for two whole months if Mahomes fails to earn MVP honors this […]

The San Diego Padres will once again be without star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. for an extended period. This time, the absence appears to be COVID-related. The Padres announced Tuesday afternoon they were placing Tatis–in addition to utility men Jurickson Profar and Jorge Mateo–on the injured list due to “health and safety protocols.” Due to […]

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit has been cleared to race in Satuday’s Preakness Stakes after trainer Bob Baffert agreed to prerace testing, per Baffert’s lawyer. Attorney W. Craig Robinson said Baffert has OK’d the public release of testing results, per ESPN: Robertson wrote in a letter to the attorney for the Maryland Jockey Club that […]

Peacock Sports is apparently working on a docuseries focusing on former San Francisco 49ers legend and Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana. The video streaming service, owned by NBCUniversal, announced Tuesday the docuseries will chart Montana’s path from his college days at Notre Dame to his ascendance with the 49ers and eventual induction into the […]

Michael Jordan cannot bring himself to remove late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s number from his phone. The interactions are too precious. Jordan fondly recalled some of his final conversations with Bryant prior to the Lakers legend’s tragic death in January of 2020. He told ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan he has not been able to […]

Former New England Patriots receiver is releasing a new documentary entitled Undrafted, which will detail his transition from the NFL to professional lacrosse. Hogan went undrafted in the 2021 Premier Lacrosse League, but was later selected off waivers by the Cannons Lacrosse Club. The documentary, set to debut on May 18 on The Lacrosse Network, will […]

The Boston Red Sox have the best record in baseball. They can be found atop numerous power rankings. But are they really the “best” team in the sport thus far? Boston had reason for optimism entering the 2021 campaign. Alex Cora was brought back as manager following a one-year suspension for his role in the […]

Outspoken FOX analyst Skip Bayless is jumping right back on the Tim Tebow bandwagon after it was reported the Jacksonville Jaguars planned to sign Tebow to a one-year deal. Bayless tweeted out his support of the move, saying Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer–who coached Tebow at Florida–will be able to maximize his former pupil’s abilities: […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are nearing an agreement with former quarterback Tim Tebow. To play tight end. Seriously? Reports first circulated in late-April suggesting Tebow had lobbied for a workout with the Jags as he attempted to launch an NFL comeback as a tight end. The news made waves at the time because, well, of course […]

Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl wide receiver Adam Thielen could care less about the history surrounding Lambeau Field. He thinks it’s a dump. Thielen spoke about the home of the Green Bay Packers during an interview with GOLF.com’s Subpar podcast last week. He said Lambeau is his favorite place to play because of the Vikings-Packers rivalry and the […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are “planning” to reunite former Florida Gators quarterback-head coach duo Tim Tebow and Urban Meyer. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Jaguars are likely to ink Tebow, who is planning to play tight end, to a one-year deal. The deal is not finalized yet, but Rapoport noted it could get done […]

American tennis star Serena Williams is a former Olympic gold medalist. But she might not participate in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Williams addressed her Olympic dilemma Monday ahead of the Italian Open, her first appearance since the Australian Open in February. She said she probably will not partake in the festivities in Tokyo if she […]

Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor continues to hint at a possible pursuit of an ownership stake in Manchester United FC. McGregor took to Twitter to suggest he could have interest in purchasing the esteemed club after chairman Ed Woodward resigned last month. He answered questions regarding his purported interest on Sunday. The “Notorious One” […]

The Indianapolis Colts found their new left tackle Monday when they signed former Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Eric Fisher on Monday. He might not be ready for Week 1, however. Fisher is recovering from a torn Achilles suffered during the AFC Championship Game. Chiefs general manager Brett Veach had said in March there was […]

The Philadelphia Eagles claimed former Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson off waivers Friday, forming a backfield new tandem with Miles Sanders. Johnson’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said his client was picked up by the Eagles after the Lions cut the former Auburn star on Thursday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Former Lions' 2nd-round pick Kerryon Johnson […]