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The NBA trade buzz has been picking up steam quickly, especially with the draft and free agency about to be the talk of the league. The Memphis Grizzlies just landed Marcus Smart in a three-way deal with the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards in a wild Wednesday. However, the Grizzlies were targeting somebody else from […]

The 2023 NBA Draft kicks off on Thursday night, and the Charlotte Hornets have long been torn between Alabama star Brandon Miller and G League Ignite star Scoot Henderson. However, the latest intel suggests that the Hornets could be leaning toward Henderson with the selection, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. ‘Sources: Scoot Henderson is […]

In a wild Wednesday night of NBA action, Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton has declined his $40 million player option, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. ‘Three-time All-Star forward Khris Middleton has declined his $40 million player option with the Milwaukee Bucks to become a free agent, his agents Mike Lindeman and Jeff Schwartz of […]

The Cleveland Guardians are never out of it, especially the way things have gone in the American League Central this season. Unfortunately, the Guardians got some unfortunate injury news regarding Triston McKenzie. After he landed on the IL recently, he is now diagnosed with a sprained UCL, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. ‘Triston McKenzie […]

Cincinnati Reds phenom Elly De La Cruz has become one of the most exciting players in the majors in just a short amount of time. His speed is out of this world, and he has become an everyday player for the Reds. On Monday, veteran slugger Joey Votto made his long-awaited season debut after suffering […]

The college softball world got turned upside down after Oklahoma Sooners star Jordy Bahl decided to transfer to Nebraska. She returned to her home state, and Nebraska softball fans were thrilled with this move after Bahl’s magnificent performance in the women’s College World Series. The Sooners concluded a historic campaign with Bahl leading the way […]

The Chicago Bears are entering the 2023 season with a lot of eyeballs on them. The improvement of Justin Fields should help this offense flourish, and adding a dynamic wide receiver such as DJ Moore should be another boost. With OTAs and minicamp in the rearview mirror, Bears personnel have been impressed with Fields’ leadership. […]

The NBA free agency buzz is starting to churn. Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. was expected to hit free agency, but he has decided to opt in and exercise his $18.5 million player option, per TNT NBA insider Chris Haynes. ‘Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. will opt into his $18.5 million player option for […]

Julius Randle has loved being with the New York Knicks after beginning his career with the Los Angeles Lakers and then spending one season as a member of the New Orleans Pelicans. At times, it hasn’t been easy playing for the Knicks, especially with the lofty expectations that come with the fan base. However, Randle […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks, believe it or not, have the best record in the National League West and the second-best record in the entire NL up to this point. It has been sensational in the desert, and shortstop Corbin Carroll has been a joy to watch as he runs away with the Rookie of the Year […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are still sitting at the bottom of the National League Central in a season full of disappointment. Multiple players have expressed their displeasure recently. However, the Cardinals are getting some good news with Lars Nootbaar being activated from the IL, per John Denton of MLB.com. ‘The #STLCards have activated OF Lars Nootbaar […]

The DeAndre Hopkins sweepstakes are heating up after he took visits with the New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans. However, no deal has been signed yet by the veteran wide receiver. As a result, rumblings have come that he might be holding out in hopes of playing for a contender, and the Kansas City Chiefs […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is right around the corner, and there are plenty of rumors circulating around the league. One team in plenty of discussions is the Orlando Magic, who own the No. 6 and No. 11 picks. The Magic also have one of the best young rosters in the league, with Paolo Banchero, Franz […]

The PGA Tour merger with LIV Golf and Public Investment Fund (PIF) has become a hot topic of discussion. Just a day after the conclusion of the US Open, PGA Hall of Famer Tom Watson penned a lengthy letter to PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan and began by wishing him a speedy recovery from his health […]

The San Diego Padres have been a disappointment, but the last few weeks have been encouraging on all accounts. More specifically, Fernando Tatis Jr. has returned to form and once again become one of the best players in the game. With Tatis making the transition to the outfield, he has now made quite a few […]

The US Open concluded on Father’s Day with Wyndham Clark winning an epic battle with Rory McIlroy at the Los Angeles Country Club. After the victory, Clark made sure to pay respects to his late mother, but he also revealed the influence of his father. Moreover, it meant even more with Clark’s first major victory […]

The San Diego Padres are a massive disappointment so far in the 2023 MLB season. With lofty expectations after making the NLCS and defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in the playoffs, the Padres have hit a lot of bumps in the road, somehow. As a result, general manager A.J. Preller simply won’t stand by and […]

The Boston Red Sox have dealt with some controversy regarding recently promoted pitcher Matt Dermody. After a series of concerning posts, the Red Sox have now decided to release him, per Sean McAdam of MassLive. Dermody’s tweets resurfaced in 2021, and he later touched on the homophobic comments he had made a couple of years […]

The NFL has implemented a new rule for kickoffs. As such, this rule has been a hot topic of discussion. Now, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver and returner Gunner Olszewski has joined in on the chatter, per Ray Fittipaldo of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “A bunch of people are trying to get rid of our part of […]

The Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team has not been able to catch any breaks. Standout center Oscar Tshiebwe decided to stay in the NBA Draft and is headed for a hopeful career. Now, new Wildcats center Aaron Bradshaw has suffered an injury and will miss the start of the 2023-2024 season, per Shams Charania of […]

The 2023 US Open began with Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele tied after the first day, and Fowler made history of his own. On Friday, defending champion Matt Fitzpatrick made headlines of his own with a hole-in-one towards the end of his round. 🚨 DEFENDING CHAMPION ACE ALERT 🚨@MattFitz94 joins the #USOpen hole-in-one party! pic.twitter.com/x6q3nll62C […]

The NBA handed down punishment for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant after his latest IG gun incident. The league has suspended Morant for 25 games to begin the season, and he will have conditions he needs to meet before returning to the court. Now, Morant has issued a lengthy statement following the suspension, per Adrian […]

The Aaron Rodgers trade rumors were at an all-time high before the New York Jets and Green Bay Packers finally agreed on a trade. During that time, it was always the Jets and nobody else. However, the New England Patriots reportedly made an attempt to land Rodgers, per Craig Carton on The Carton Show. “The […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has been active as ever on Patrick Beverley’s podcast. The two have discussed a wide range of topics, many of which have made their way into the headlines. Towns’ name has also popped up in some trade rumors, although he was quick to fire back regarding those. Now, former NBA […]

The NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat caught plenty of headlines. One of them involved UFC star Conor McGregor, who is always finding his way into the spotlight. Days after the conclusion of the Finals, McGregor has been accused of rape, although he has denied the allegations, per TMZ. “Conor McGregor has […]

The MLB trade deadline and hot stove will begin to warm up as we get closer to August. One big name that will be kicked around is veteran Kansas City Royals pitcher Zack Greinke. The 39-year-old inked a one-year deal to return after he spent the entire 2022 campaign with the franchise. However, with the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers brought in former Indianapolis Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship for a tryout earlier in the week. Now, they have signed him to a deal, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. ‘The #Bucs are, in fact, signing Rodrigo Blankenship, source said.’ Blankenship spent time with the Colts in 2022 before joining the Arizona […]

The 2023 US Open kicked off on Thursday at the Los Angeles Country Club, and all eyes were on the course. The LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger has stolen the show for many, but there are plenty of big names taking the course in hopes of winning the $3.6 million grand prize. One golfer who stole […]

The Washington Wizards could finally move on from All-Star guard Bradley Beal. If the Wizards are to rebuild and trade him, there should be plenty of trade suitors, although his contract sure makes it a bit more difficult. The Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers quickly emerged as potential options, and there will likely be more. […]

The Atlanta Braves are just another MLB team that has been hit with injuries. During Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Tigers, they saw veteran reliever Jesse Chavez leave the game after taking a brutal comebacker to his leg. Jesse Chavez is helped off the field after being hit in the leg by a comebacker. (via […]

The Houston Astros have been hit with another crushing injury blow, this time to pitcher Lance McCullers. The veteran right-hander has been trying to return for some time, but he is now out for the season, per the Astros’ official statement. ‘RHP Lance McCullers Jr. underwent surgery on Tuesday evening on his right forearm to […]

Where will Bradley Beal end up? That is the biggest question after reports emerged that the Washington Wizards will look to trade him if they do go into a rebuild. With a new front office, blowing it up and staring over makes sense, so Beal might not be with the Wizards much longer. As a […]

The Washington Wizards appear primed for a rebuild. As a result, that could mean a trade involving All-Star Bradley Beal, finally. After years of rumors, this could finally be the offseason he gets dealt. As such, teams such as the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers have emerged as potential landing spots. However, the Sixers’ dream […]

The future remains murky for Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green. After a loss in the second round to the Los Angeles Lakers and the departure of Bob Myers, the future of the Warriors dynasty remains up in the air. Moreover, rumors have swirled about Green potentially leaving this offseason, and if so, he would […]

The Houston Astros just have not been able to catch any breaks whatsoever with injuries. Jose Altuve missed two months before returning, and they are still waiting for Michael Brantley to get healthy. And now, the Astros got a concrete timeline on slugger Yordan Alvarez, who is out for 4-6 weeks, per Bob Nightengale of […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are still recovering from a heartbreaking playoff loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Nonetheless, they have a lot to look forward to in the 2023 season. As long as Justin Herbert is under center, there are lots of reasons to be excited. However, the contract situation with Herbert has been a massive […]

The Minnesota Vikings ended months of rumors by deciding to release Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook. As such, he enters free agency as easily the best player at the position, and it remains to be seen where he ends up next. Cook hopped on The Rich Eisen Show and discussed a wide range of […]

The New York Jets are quickly becoming the new version of the Green Bay Packers. The addition of Aaron Rodgers has brought on a few of his former teammates, including wide receiver Allen Lazard. Now, former Packers safety Adrian Amos has agreed to a deal with the Jets, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. ‘Source: Safety […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hosting former Indianapolis Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship for a tryout on Tuesday. As he was warming up on the field, quarterback Baker Mayfield stopped by to welcome him, although he unsurprisingly has a grudge against him. In the 2018 Rose Bowl, Georgia defeated Baker Mayfield and Oklahoma in an epic […]