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The situation regarding NFL free agent Richard Sherman continues to develop after he was arrested early Wednesday morning and reports came out about his involvement in a hit-and-run. Well, more developments emerged on Thursday regarding Sherman’s situation. According to ESPN, Sherman was released and was placed with several conditions. “A King County (Washington) judge ordered […]

The MLB trade deadline is approaching and there will be plenty and plenty of activity. Teams will be selling and buying left and right. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, some teams have emerged as sellers, and some are a bit of a surprise. As I just said on @MLBNetwork of the teams in […]

Team USA is now in some serious trouble after Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal was ruled out for the Tokyo Olympics due to health and safety protocols. Detroit Pistons big Jerami Grant also entered protocols, although his Olympic status is up in the air. Well, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Team USA’s game against […]

The Carolina Panthers traded for quarterback Sam Darnold a couple of months back and are hoping he can become a star after a few mediocre years with the New York Jets. The good news for Darnold is that the Panthers just signed star offensive tackle Taylor Moton to a gigantic four-year deal, making him one […]

Team USA is gearing up for the Tokyo Olympics and was dealt some unfortunate news when it was announced that Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal entered into health and safety protocols. Well, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Beal is now out for the Olympics altogether in another crucial blow caused by COVID-19. Wizards' […]

The Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks are dueling it out in a tough NBA Finals series. The Suns took the first two games in Phoenix before the Bucks won Game 3. In Game 4, Suns guard Devin Booker exploded in the first half with 20 points, and perhaps he had a little motivation with one […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are trying everything they can to tilt the NBA Finals series in their directions against the Phoenix Suns. After dropping the first two games of the series, Giannis Antetokounmpo and company came out and dominated in Game 3. In Game 4, they went all out and pulled out an old lucky charm […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still without star pitcher Trevor Bauer as he deals with sexual assault allegations and was placed on administrative leave by the MLB. Initially it was seven days, then it was extended. Now, the Dodgers star has had his leave extended once again, according to MLB insider Jeff Passan. On administrative […]

NFL free agent Richard Sherman was arrested on Wednesday morning with domestic violence charges. Hours later, Sherman’s wife, Ashley Moss, responded in a statement saying nobody was injured. Well, now the 911 phone call leading up to his arrest has been released, and it is extremely chilling and concerning. part two. i am less than […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are fresh off of a World Series victory. However, the Dodgers are currently in some serious trouble as far as their pitching is concerned. Dustin May is out for the year, and Clayton Kershaw was placed on the IL and is expected to be out a bit longer. It is no […]

Early Wednesday morning came the report of NFL cornerback Richard Sherman being booked and arrested with domestic violence charges. Then came the report of Sherman apparently being involved in a hit-and-run incident as questions swirl about his career in the NFL. Well, Sherman’s wife, Ashley Moss, responded in a statement with Bob Condotta of The […]

The MLB has been in the news a ton lately– albeit not for the reasons everybody has hoped for. Stephen A. Smith made some eye-popping, highly debated comments about Los Angeles Angels star pitcher/hitter Shohei Ohtani and received much backlash. Since then, Stephen A. has come out and repeatedly apologized for those comments, and MLB […]

The Milwaukee Bucks responded in a huge way in Game 3of the NBA Finals and crushed the Phoenix Suns 120-100. Milwaukee used another masterful outing from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who once again dropped 40 points for the second straight game. TV personality and former NBA player Kendrick Perkins jumped of First Take and made a bold […]

Ben Roethlisberger is back for one more go-around with the Pittsburgh Steelers before he seemingly hangs up his cleats for good. The veteran is hoping for another run to the Super Bowl with the Steelers. In doing so, he is apparently attempting to better his body and is using Tom Brady as a bit of […]

The NBA offseason is already in full swing as trade rumors have swirled about regarding some of the biggest names in the league. One name to watch is Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons, who has grown out of favor in Philly, even more after a disappointing playoff performance. It was reported that the Sixers have […]

The Phoenix Suns came out in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and got flat-out beat by Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks did everything and used the momentum of the crowd to avoid a 3-0 deficit. On Tuesday, Suns head coach Monty Williams gave a simple response regarding the Suns’ 120-100 drubbing: […]

The Detroit Pistons have the top overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and are presumed to take Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham as the next star of their franchise. Still, the Pistons are holding pre-draft interviews as always and are asking the players a series of questions. Pistons head coach Dwane Casey dropped one […]

The Tokyo Olympics are getting ready to begin and the whole world is excited, especially after postponing them in 2020 due to the global pandemic. Unfortunately, tennis superstar Roger Federer announced his decision to withdraw in a statement on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/ngIlD6MYew — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) July 13, 2021 Federer said it is due to a […]

The Chicago Cubs went from contenders in the National League Centrals to sellers in a couple of weeks. After a string of losses, they have decisions to make with many players, specifically Kris Bryant. With the MLB trade deadline right around the corner. The Cubs will be floating Bryant around to get some return of […]

The MLB Home Run Derby had everybody tuning in– mainly to watch Los Angeles Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani. The Japanese-born star that has caught the attention of everybody in baseball took the stage with the top seed in the Home Run Derby. Unfortunately, the Angels star got ousted in the first round in a shocker, […]

The MLB Home Run Derby got off to a thrilling start. Trey Mancini of the Baltimore Orioles and Matt Olson of the Oakland Athletics were the first two batters to face off, and Mancini edged out Olson by one home run. What a first-round matchup. Trey Mancini beats Matt Olson, 24-23, with Olson's final swing […]

The Home Run Derby has everybody’s attention and Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani has been the marvel of the majors all season long. During batting practice prior to the Home Run Derby, Ohtani absolutely demolished a baseball to deep, deep, right field.  OHTANI ALMOST LEFT THE YARD IN BATTING PRACTICE 🤯 🤯 🤯 pic.twitter.com/rcmVYlpZmy […]

The 2021 NBA Finals are still ongoing, but that hasn’t stopped the bettors from looking forward to next season. Per the newest betting odds released by BetOnline, the Los Angeles Lakers– led by superstar LeBron James– are right behind Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and the Brooklyn Nets for the top spot. Opening NBA […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made headlines when he said that he plans on finishing his career as a member of the Lakers. He cited many reasons and mentioned his family living in Los Angeles. The expectation has been that the Lakers would be his final stop in his storied, legendary NBA career. However, […]

The internet has been buzzing after some outrageous comments by TV personality Stephen A. Smith. He made some comments about Los Angeles Angels pitcher/hitter/phenom Shohei Ohtani regarding his use of a translator and it has received heavy backlash. "I don't think it helps that the number one face [in MLB] is a dude that needs […]

The MLB All-Star Game is on Tuesday night in Denver at Coors Field, and the All-Stars from both leagues gathered on Monday to spend some time with the media before the Home Run Derby kicked off. The best of the best all together in one place at the Midsummer Classic is always a treat. San […]

The NBA Finals are headed to Milwaukee for the first time in 50 years and Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready for it. Sure, the Phoenix Suns took the first two games of the Finals in Arizona but the Bucks will be ready to try their best to overcome another 2-0 deficit in the playoffs. Before Game […]

The UEFA Euro 2020 final between England and Italy was a thriller from start to finish. Luke Shaw started things off with the quickest goal in Euro final history. Unfortunately, that would end up being the only goal England scored in the match and it went to penalties after nobody scored in extra time. The […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are still searching for a head coach after they parted ways with Stan Van Gundy one season into his contract. With a talented duo of Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, the Pelicans roster outside of that is pretty bleak. With their coaching search still ongoing, it turns out they have significant […]

The Euro 2020 final between England and Italy got off to a smashing start as Luke Shaw scored a goal to put England on top. It was the quickest goal in Euro final history and sent everybody into a wild frenzy– especially England fans. Well, the fans weren’t too pleased with one another as a […]

The Orlando Magic hired Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach on Sunday after he spent years with the Dallas Mavericks and was known as one of Luka Doncic’s favorites. Well, the Slovenian guard and Mavs star sent his congratulations to Mosley landing the job. Congrats my guy🙌🙌🙌 https://t.co/IJLhUY4ohJ — Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) July 11, […]

The UEFA Euro 2020 final between England and Italy got off to a wild start mere minutes into the match. Luke Shaw scored the fastest goal in Euro final history to put England up and send the crowd into an absolutely frenzy. Luke Shaw scores the fastest goal in Euro final history. Dream start doesn't […]

The MLB All-Star Game is almost here and players are packing their bags to head to Colorado to take part. On Sunday, Miami Marlins pitcher Pablo Lopez faced the Atlanta Braves– who themselves have some All-Stars. Lopez came in and got off to an unbelievable start, making MLB history in the process as the Marlins […]

The Team USA Olympic team lost an exhibition match to Nigeria and received much criticism after the blow. However, fans can feel a bit better on Sunday after the U-19 team won over France to win the FIBA World Cup championship. Team USA won 83-81 and defeated France in a battle of heavyweights and a […]

UFC 264 came and went. The trilogy fight that was hyped up for some time with Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor ended after one round as a doctor’s stoppage when McGregor suffered a scary injury to his leg. As always, reactions came pouring in from the sports world after the fight. Manny Pacquiao was one […]

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Playoffs in what feels like an eternity ago. However, it really hasn’t been that long and the jokes keep pouring in regarding Ben Simmons after his disastrous playoff performance. On Saturday at the ESPYS, the Sixers point guard (for now, at least) was absolutely […]

The MLB trade deadline is coming quickly and this is the time for contenders to make the final additions to their rosters in hopes of bringing home a World Series title. As it turns out, the need for pitching is evident, and guys like Max Scherzer and Jose Berrios have been a couple of names […]

Just a few weeks ago, the Chicago Cubs were in the driver’s seat in the National League Central. Now, they have lost a ton of games and will be selling at the MLB trade deadline. One player of note is Kris Bryant, who has garnered interest from many teams, especially with his contract situation in […]

Spencer Dinwiddie is back in the news once again. The Nets guard is set to hit the free-agent market and should have plenty of suitors, despite playing just three games this past season after suffering an injury. Well, Dinwiddie has heard the backlash from the doubters and took to Twitter to express his frustration. The […]