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The MLB trade deadline keeps on going and going and going. Now the Seattle Mariners have traded a pair of relievers– Kendal Graveman and Rafael Montero– to the Houston Astros, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.  Source: The Astros have traded IF Abraham Toro and RHP Joe Smith for RHP Kendal Graveman and RHP Rafael […]

The situation surrounding Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has been a wild one all offseason long. Reports came that Lillard was getting tired of the franchise, and then the firing of Terry Stotts and hiring of Chauncey Billups brought up questions about Lillard’s Blazers future as well. Then came the bombshell report from Henry […]

The New York Mets selected Vanderbilt star pitcher Kumar Rocker in the first round of the MLB Draft and the selection brought an ecstatic reaction from the fans. Well, the deadline to sign draft picks is approaching, and the Mets have still not signed Rocker to a deal. According to Ken Davidoff of the New […]

UPDATE: An earlier version of this article indicated that Tyler Anderson would be traded to the Phillies. However, according to the latest updates, the deal fell through and Anderson has been sent to the Seattle Mariners instead, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. The story below has been edited to reflect the failed deal and the […]

Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes has already had one hell of a career. He has won the Super Bowl, signed the biggest contract in NFL history, and has already been heralded in GOAT conversations. Well, Mahomes resume just expanded a little bit as he is diving into becoming a member of an ownership […]

The news of the sports world has been all about the shocking withdrawal of Team USA star gymnast Simone Biles, who stepped away mid-competition and proceeded to watch her team walk away with a medal at the Tokyo Olympics. It was a tough situation for everybody involved, and support and reactions have come pouring out […]

The college football season is almost here, believe it or not. After a strange 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 should be better. However, COVID is still there and will unfortunately play a factor once again. Speaking of which, Washington State Cougars head coach Nick Rolovich has been under hot water for his […]

Simone Biles shocked the world with her decision to step away from the Tokyo Olympics team competition. Team USA went on to win a silver medal even without Biles, but her withdrawal brought a ton of reactions from the sports world. Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns reacted to Biles’ withdrawal and gave her the ultimate […]

The MLB trade deadline is quickly picking up steam with only a few days left. The San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Rays have already made moves, and the Oakland Athletics acquired Andrew Chafin from the Chicago Cubs. Speaking of the Cubs, their roster is set to look vastly different. Kris Bryant and Craig Kimbrel […]

The sports world was struck with the news of Simone Biles withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics due to a medical issue. The USA gymnastics sensation stepped away mid-competition after struggling to land a vault and caught everybody off guard. Reactions and support poured in as Biles said that she was fine physically, but cited emotionally […]

Oh boy, the MLB trade deadline can’t come soon enough. After the San Diego Padres kicked things off on Sunday by acquiring Adam Frazier, the rumor mill has opened quicker than ever. There are a lot of names potentially on the move, and one name that is up in the air is Colorado Rockies star […]

The MLB trade deadline is here and has been wild already with rumors left and right. The Chicago Cubs are destined to deal a few players, at the very least, with Kris Bryant and Craig Kimbrel as the obvious choices. Another option is Kyle Hendricks, although there are reports that the Cubs would rather not […]

The Green Bay Packers have reached an agreement of sorts to bring back superstar quarterback and MVP-winner Aaron Rodgers for the 2021 season. After months of drama and speculation, he is set to return. With that, it appears that star wide receiver Davante Adams is also set to listening on a new deal, according to […]

The NBA Draft is just a few days away and now we officially have our first blockbuster trade of the offseason. The Memphis Grizzlies are sending Jonas Valanciunas to the New Orleans Pelicans for Steven Adams and Eric Bledsoe, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.  BREAKING: Memphis is finalizing a trade to send Jonas Valanciunas […]

The NFL world has been struck by the news of Aaron Rodgers returning to the Green Bay Packers. However, the Washington Football Team made a huge move themselves on Monday. They signed Jonathan to a huge four-year deal worth $72 million to bring back the star defensive tackle. According to his agency, it’s a 4-year, […]

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 […]