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The story surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers has been Damian Lillard and Chauncey  Billups, and rightfully so. However, Zach Collins was hit with yet another devastating injury blow as he awaits free agency over the summer, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Portland Trail Blazers‘ Zach Collins has re-fractured his foot, sources tell @TheAthletic […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Metta World Peace has never been one to hide his true feelings. As the Los Angeles Clippers stole Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns to keep their hopes alive in the Western Conference Finals, Metta World Peace tweeted in support of Paul George. We need more people praising @Yg_Trece . […]

With EURO 2020 taking the attention of much of the world, the Tour de France has gone on pretty unscathed. However, Tuesday morning the Tour circulated throughout the news because of a stage 4 victory by Mark Cavendish, who has defied all the odds and got back on his bike to win the stage. Cavendish’s […]

The Phoenix Suns are getting ready to potentially close out the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night. Suns star Deandre Ayton is surprisingly calm during pregame and sunk a half-court, granny shot, channeling Rick Barry in epic fashion. pic.twitter.com/RRXU8r6Vcx — Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) June 29, 2021 Ayton […]

Los Angeles Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani just continues to amaze everybody. On Monday Ohtani and the Angels went to Yankee stadium and he got the show started early by demolishing yet another home run. Ohtani's first at bat ever in Yankee Stadium … OF COURSE 💥 (via @MLB) pic.twitter.com/nta5otp0VF — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 28, 2021 […]

The MLB trade deadline is right around the corner and now teams are trying to decide whether to buy, sell, or standpat. One team on everybody’s mind is the Washington Nationals. The Nationals have underwhelmed– and that is probably an understatement. They are flirting with the .500 mark and have been lauded by many as […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are set out to try and surprise people during the 2021 season. However, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is looking ahead to 2022 free agency. That’s right, Carr is going to be thinking about pursuing Green Bay Packers star receiver Davante Adams– and former Fresno State teammate– next offseason. According to Nick […]

The Euro 2020 has been a fantastic tournament and Monday was absolutely no exception. The match against France and Switzerland was supposed to be an easy one for France. However, it turned into one of the wildest, unpredictable, thrilling finishes in the Euro tournament. Some would say that the Golden State Warriors showed up at […]

The Dallas Mavericks have already had a busy offseason just weeks after getting eliminated from the NBA playoffs. They parted ways with Rick Carlisle, who went to the Indiana Pacers. The Mavs recently hired Jason Kidd to be their next head coach in a rather unsurprising move by Mark Cuban and company. However, the hiring […]

After the Philadelphia 76ers playoff exit at the hands of Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks, point guard Ben Simmons has been a hot topic of conversation. His playoff performance was bleak, and there have been reports of Simmons possibly on the market. One of the teams of interest would be the Minnesota Timberwolves, and […]

The NBA offseason is here for most teams. With free agency around the corner, teams are starting to ponder some free-agent decisions. For the Toronto Raptors, they have decisions to make, most notably with Kyle Lowry and Gary Trent Jr. According to John Hollinger of The Athletic, the Raptors are nearing decisions on them, with […]

The Travelers Championship just seemed as if it was never going to an end. Harris English and Kramer Hickok embarked on a playoff to conclude the tournament and announce a winner after a thrilling ending for both golfers. English came into the tournament with some of the lowest odds and impressed down the stretch and […]

The Cleveland Indians lost Sunday’s game to the Minnesota Twins by the score of 8-2. The game was overshadowed by a gruesome injury to outfielder Josh Naylor, who collided with Ernie Clement as they went for a fly ball. Warning, the video is graphic, so avert your eyes if you have a weak stomach. Naylor […]

The situation regarding the Portland Trail Blazers continues to increase by the day. After the Blazers announced they are going to hire Chauncey Billups as their next head coach, they faced much criticism. Now, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Damian Lillard could potentially force his way out of Portland. “The enormous backlash from […]

It didn’t take very long for a pitcher to be ejected after the MLB enforced a new policy to crack down on sticky substances. On Sunday, Seattle Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago became the first one to get ejected during the game against the Chicago White Sox. Hector Santiago of #Mariners becomes the first pitcher ejected, […]

The New York Yankees tossed out Gerrit Cole in a start against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Cole came in with a 2.33 ERA and got absolutely wrecked early on against the Red Sox. Cole gave up four runs in the bottom of the first inning thanks to a three-run homer by Rafael Devers […]

The Phoenix Suns dropped Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers to shrink their series lead to one game. During the game, Cam Payne hurt his ankle and left early, and Chris Paul made his return but was seen grasping his hand in discomfort time and time again. On Friday, Suns head coach Monty Williams […]

The Atlanta Hawks marched into the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday after a mammoth effort from Trae Young, who continues to thrive on the big stage. He dropped 48 points to lead them to victory on the road– the third straight road Game 1 victory for the Hawks. […]

It is official. The Dallas Mavericks have a new head coach and general manager, and that did not take long at all. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Nico Harrison and Jason Kidd are headed to Dallas to team up with Mark Cuban and Luka Doncic. Nico Harrison will serve as the Mavs‘ new […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has circulated the world of Twitter over the past couple of days. Scottie Pippen came out with some interesting comments on Durant, and the Nets star fired back. Now Durant has ripped into Jackie MacMullan after another report surfaced. Once again, I don’t even talk like this…plus I don’t have […]

The Phoenix Suns came out and took the first two games from the Los Angeles Clippers and seemed to be in serious control of the Western Conference Finals. Devin Booker was fantastic, Cam Payne did more than people thought he could, and Chris Paul had yet to step on the court after COVID-19 issues. Booker […]

The PGA is full of outstanding golf play, and the Travelers Championship is no exception. Now, it has been taken over by Bubba Watson once again. However, this time it was for a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence and something rarely seen in the PGA. On Friday morning, Bubba got to the tee and smacked the ball– and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a busy offseason in front of them after an early playoff exit. One player at the forefront of their decisions is point guard Dennis Schroder, who is expected to hit the open market and should have plenty of suitors. With the Tokyo Olympics approaching, it seems Schroder has made his […]

The Montreal Canadiens and Las Vegas Golden Knights embarked for a potential close-out game in Game 6 of the NHL Playoffs. The Canadiens jumped out in front in the second period and took a 2-1 lead on the night with an insane goal from Cole Caufield. this was nasty by Cole Caufield pic.twitter.com/nBjPcMBGEA — Dimitri […]

Game 3 between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers features the return of Chris Paul. The game also includes Suns guard Devin Booker sporting a mask after receiving stitches in a Game 2 incident. To prepare for the wearing of said mask, Booker reached out to former NBA star and Detroit Pistons star Richard […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had an early playoff exit just months after winning an NBA title. A first-round matchup against the Phoenix Suns was too much to overcome, especially after a tough injury to Anthony Davis loomed large for the Lakers. James recently made an appearance on Road Trippin, and was asked about his former […]

The situation regarding Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been stagnant for some time. With the Denver Broncos as one of the most likely destinations for the Packers star, the quarterback room in Denver of Teddy Bridgewater and Drew Lock are holding their own, both hoping to land the starting job when the […]

There are fights and brawls pretty often across sports and Major League Baseball. However, Wednesday night saw those events get taken up about ten notches in a Mexican Baseball League. The game between the Toros de Tijuana and Rieleros de Aguascalientes was nearing a conclusion when a hit batter absolutely erupted. ¡Aaatangana! Otra bronca más […]

Scottie Pippen was in the news on Thursday after an interview with GQ and in the process, he spoke on the difference between Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Pippen acknowledged the difference between the two stars, and his comments are, well, interesting. Scottie Pippen on the difference between […]

Jon Rahm has been through a ton over the past month. From a positive COVID-19 test at the Memorial to a victory at the U.S. Open, it has been a whirlwind. Days after Rahm’s U.S. Open victory, he was celebrating in epic fashion. .@JonRahmpga's living his best life after winning the U.S. Open 🤣 (via […]

The free-agent rumors season is upon us, and one of the most targeted free agents will be Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie. Despite Dinwiddie suiting up for just three games with Brooklyn this past season, he has been cleared for basketball activities, and a ton of teams will be kicking the tires for his services. […]

Ever since the Portland Trail Blazers lost in the first round to the Denver Nuggets, rumors have swirled regarding the future of Damian Lillard. With his time running out and the Blazers’ window closing, there has been a lot of trade talk regarding the Blazers star– and for good reason. On Wednesday, Lillard reacted to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are still holding out hope for Kawhi Leonard to make a return for the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns. Unfortunately, they will have to wait a bit longer, as Leonard has been officially ruled out for Game 3 on Thursday. Kawhi Leonard is OUT for Game 3 vs. the […]

The ongoing situation surrounding the Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers has yet to receive any type of clarity. With camps rolling around across the NFL, wide receiver Davante Adams spoke about the quarterback situation in Green Bay – specifically Jordan Love, the main beneficiary in the absence of Rodgers. Either way, it seems that […]

Game 1 between the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks is coming and the Eastern Conference Finals should be another fascinating series, with the potential for another thrilling seven-game set. Prior to Game 1, Hawks head coach Nate McMillan spoke with the media and gave a rather intriguing comparison for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Hawks coach Nate McMillan […]

Deandre Ayton was the star of the show in the Phoenix Suns Game 2 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers as the youngster slammed home the game-winner to give them a 2-0 series lead. Many athletes showed their support of Ayton, and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins– who also has a flair for the […]

The ending of Game 2 between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers was one for the ages as Deandre Ayton won the game off a fantastic inbounds pass by Jae Crowder. However, not everybody was excited about the play, and Suns head coach Monty Williams was stressing and praying during the final seconds, according […]

Deandre Ayton shocked everybody on Tuesday night in Game 2 as the Phoenix Suns center flushed the pass from Jae Crowder down to give them a one-point victory over the Los Angeles Clippers and a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. The play was fantastic, and it left Michael Wilbon and Stephen A. […]

Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers ended with a buzzer-beater and some fireworks after the buzzer. DeMarcus Cousins and Devin Booker got into it after the final buzzer, and now Cousins has been assessed with a rare postgame technical. NBA announces DeMarcus Cousins has been hit with a postgame technical foul […]