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The San Diego Padres have struck gold and acquired Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Adam Frazier to kick off the MLB trade deadline, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The San Diego Padres are acquiring second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources tell ESPN. Frazier, 29, leads baseball in hits this year and is not […]

The NBA Draft is days away and teams are trying to figure out what they should do. Rumors have swirled and talks have opened up on possible trades leading up to Thursday. Now, the New York Knicks reportedly want to trade up in the draft, and are trying to package some picks in order to […]

Something’s brewing in Los Angeles, right? The Lakers have been the center of a ton of rumors, as always. With NBA free agency just weeks away, and the 2021 NBA Draft right around the corner, teams are shopping players and picks at an all-time high, or so it seems. The purple and gold are already […]

The Washington Nationals are fighting hard to make up some ground in the National League East and are said to be potential buyers with the MLB trade deadline around the corner. While Max Scherzer’s name has floated around trade circles, it seems unlikely that they deal him, especially after they were hit with some bad […]

The NFL passed some new rules regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and received backlash from many players across the league. Well, on Friday we saw some fallout regarding coaches. One of the Minnesota Vikings assistants left after he failed to get the vaccine. Now Bill Belichick has lost one of his assistants from the New England Patriots […]

The Golden State Warriors are almost destined to make some kind of trade before the offseason comes to an end. On Thursday came reports of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson pioneering for a Bradley Beal trade. Well, the Warriors have also poked around with interest on Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner, according to Alex Didion […]

The Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA Finals over the Phoenix Suns in dramatic fashion as Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped a 50-piece in the closing game. After the victory, Suns head coach Monty Williams made an appearance in the Bucks locker room to congratulate them on taking home the title. Well, the Bucks star spoke with Malika […]

The MLB trade deadline is just days away and teams are already starting to make moves. The Tampa Bay Rays acquired slugger Nelson Cruz from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, and now the Rays are involved in another deal. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Rays are sending Rich Hill to the New York […]

The Miami Dolphins brought in Shaquem Griffin for a visit on Friday as they look to bolster their defense. Well, Griffin ended up signing a one-year deal with the Dolphins, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The #Dolphins are signing ex-#Seahawks LB Shaquem Griffin to a 1-year deal, source said. Some LB depth and […]

Let the rumors begin! For the Los Angeles Lakers, they should be plenty active and garner a ton of interest from the high-profile names with NBA free agency right around the corner. With a star duo of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, who wouldn’t want to team up and have a legitimate shot to walk […]

The Green Bay Packers have been the center of conversation all offseason. Questions have swirled regarding the future of quarterback Aaron Rodgers amid trade talks and contract talks. He has yet to show up for any activities and his status is seriously in doubt. Well, now there is another star player who has tabled extension […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo are celebrating their NBA Finals win as long as they possibly can. The two-time MVP was named the Finals MVP and went nuclear in Game 6 vs the Phoenix Suns with a 50-point performance to seal the deal. He celebrated by driving thru Chick-Fil-A and ordering a 50 piece […]

The San Francisco 49ers and star linebacker Fred Warner worked tirelessly to lock him up with a new contract to keep him in the Bay Area. Earlier in the week, finally, Warner inked a deal, in turn becoming the highest-paid inside linebacker in the NFL. Warner then met with the media on Thursday and spoke […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. continues to do unthinkable things on a nightly basis. The San Diego Padres shortstop has quickly become one of the faces of the MLB for his play on the field and the excitement he brings to the game. On Thursday against the Miami Marlins, Tatis became the fastest player in MLB history […]

The Tokyo Olympics are set to kick off on Friday, and the Team USA men’s basketball team is doing everything they can to walk away with a gold medal. On Thursday came reports of Kevin Durant and Bam Adebayo having a little beef during practice with the Olympics right around the corner. Then Adebayo tried […]

The NFL announced new rules and protocols for COVID-19 vaccinations. In turn, a rash number of NFL players voiced their concerns with the new rules put into place. One of them was Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who tweeted then deleted the tweet that had some people thinking he was signaling his retirement. However, […]

The New England Patriots have faced big questions regarding star cornerback Stephon Gilmore all offseason. Gilmore insisted on a new contract and reiterated that he would hold out if he wasn’t given one. With training camps set to kick off, Gilmore might end up changing his mind. Per Field Yates, Gilmore is set to return, […]

Let the MLB trade deadline begin! The Tampa Bay Rays kicked off things off on Thursday by acquiring slugger Nelson Cruz from the Minnesota Twins, according to MLB Insider Jeff Passan.  BREAKING: The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing a deal to acquire slugger Nelson Cruz from the Minnesota Twins, sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan […]

The NFL shocked everybody on Thursday after announcing the new rules for COVID-19 vaccinations that will go into effect starting for the 2021 season. The list of new rules are intricate, but the bottom line is that these rules are a benefit for players that have received the vaccinations. Many players have expressed their concerns […]

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are kicking off a four-game series on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Yankees-Red Sox prediction and pick. The Red Sox played the Yankees right after the MLB All-Star Break and took just one game with one being postponed due […]

The NFL announced new policies regarding COVID-19 protocols that will go into effect for the 2021 season. Some players aren’t too thrilled about the new rules put into place, especially considering it favors vaccinated players more than unvaccinated ones. Los Angeles Rams star Jalen Ramsey was the latest player to show his frustration with the […]

The Chicago White Sox are in first place in the American League Central and have long been pegged as one of the favorites to win the American League pennant. However, on Wednesday came a shocking announcement from catcher Yermin Mercedes, who announced his decision to walk away from the game. In an Instagram post, Yermin […]

The NHL expansion draft took place on Wednesday night as the Seattle Kraken finally got to add some names to their roster. The city of Seattle was excited and so was the NHL after working for years to get a team in place. Well, the Kraken got a special guest appearance from former Seattle Seahawks […]

The Seattle Kraken are this much closer to kicking off their career as an NHL team. On Wednesday, the NHL expansion draft took place and the Kraken finally got to put players on their roster. Fans were excited, the city was excited, and the NHL was excited after working for years to finalize and put […]

NBA season is officially over and now NFL training camps are going to kick off in just a matter of days. However, one huge, looming question is about the status of Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers. After months and months of rumors and trade buzz regarding the star, it turns out that not […]

Things didn’t end quite how the Phoenix Suns envisioned. Game 6 went to the Milwaukee Bucks, as did the NBA title, as Giannis Antetokounmpo exploded for a 50-piece to take home the Finals MVP. For Suns guard Devin Booker, he is off to the Tokyo Olympics to play for Team USA and will be playing […]

The Milwaukee Bucks, led by superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, took home the NBA title on Tuesday night with a Game 6 victory over the Phoenix Suns. The two-time MVP led the way as always with a ridiculous 50-point performance as the city of Milwaukee and Deer District went bonkers after the conclusion. With the dust far […]

On Wednesday came some unfortunate news regarding legendary Florida State Seminoles football coach Bobby Bowden. It was announced that Bowden has been diagnosed with a terminal medical condition at the age of 91, according to David Cobb CBS Sports.  Bowden stated the Tallahassee Democrat, who initially broke the story of Bowden’s illness. As it turns […]

The Milwaukee Bucks, led by superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, are one game away from an NBA Finals victory that could come on Tuesday night in Milwaukee. The pressure is on, and the city and fanbase are nervous with excitement. Well, the Bucks might have a good luck charm headed their way for Game 6. Brandon Jennings […]

The Oakland Athletics are still pursuing a brand new waterfront ballpark in Oakland. If not, they aren’t afraid to relocate, as reports mentioned a few months back. On Tuesday, the Athletics bid for a new stadium hit a major snag when meeting with the city, and things aren’t looking too good at this juncture. According […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been the talk of baseball because of pitcher/designated hitter/outfielder Shohei Ohtani. However, let’s not forget about star outfielder Mike Trout. Oh yes, Trout is arguably the best player in baseball. Unfortunately, he has been out since May 17 as he continues to rehab his injury. Well, a video surfaced of […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are set to be one of the most active teams in the trade market and during the NBA free agency period. The questions about Damian Lillard have swirled all offseason. Chauncey Billups being named the head coach raised eyebrows and the future of CJ McCollum even took a hit. Well, On […]

The NCAA passed the new NIL (name, image, likeness) and so far we have seen a ton of players benefiting from the new rule. On Tuesday, Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban gave some insight on his star quarterback, Bryce Young, and how much he has made from the new NIL rule. Get ready. […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has always been one to be extremely vocal in the world of social media. The Mavs owner has advocated for a lot of things and now is advocating for the COVID-19 vaccine. On Tuesday, Cuban offered Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley a perfect opportunity— as long as he receives […]

The Los Angeles Rams were hit with some crushing news on Tuesday morning as it was announced that running back Cam Akers ruptured his Achilles, in turn ending his 2021 season before it could even begin. The Rams leading rusher from last season is set for a long recovery, and now Sean McVay’s team is […]

The situation around Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson is still murky amid the ongoing allegations. With training camps kicking off in just a few days, there is still no decision on whether or not Watson will be suiting up for the Texans in 2021. Well, according to Mike Garofolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL […]

The hot stove of the MLB trade deadline is buzzing. Joey Gallo and Kris Bryant appear to be the top two prizes of this deadline period. However, Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is expected to have a ton of interest–primarily from American League teams, of course. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, there […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are one game away from capturing the NBA title at the expense of the Phoenix Suns. After the Suns went out to a 2-0 lead, the Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, stormed back and won the past three. Now comes time for the debate: Who is the Finals MVP? The easy choice […]

The Washington Wizards finally made their head coaching decision, naming Wes Unseld Jr. as the head man to try and get Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal back to the playoffs. Unseld Jr. spent the previous half-decade plus with the Denver Nuggets as an assistant and finally got a head coaching gig. As it turns out, […]