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Los Angeles Angels pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has been the gem of the baseball world since bringing his talents to the Major Leagues. As the rarity of a combo player like Ohtani is unheard of, he should own a lot of records and continue to be part of MLB history. This latest one […]

The precious football from Tom Brady’s first-ever touchdown pass is set to go up for auction after being held tightly for 20 years by the respective owner. According to Tom VanHaaren of ESPN, the owner has kept the football in his possession since the legendary game in October of 2001 and has decided it’s time […]

The New York Yankees shelled out a ridiculous amount of money to bring Gerrit Cole to the Bronx. So far, it’s paid off in their favor and Cole has now set another record that hadn’t been broken in over a century. Gerrit Cole Last 4 Games: 37 K, 0 BB, 5 ER He is the […]

San Francisco Giants minor leaguer Drew Robinson is gearing up to start in the season opener on Thursday for their Triple-A affiliate, the Sacramento Rivercats.  The 29-year-old signed a deal in the winter after losing his eye in a suicide attempt in 2020 and is now one step away from appearing with the Giants at […]

The return of LeBron James is on the horizon for the Los Angeles Lakers as the playoffs draw near. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, James is eyeing a return next week. "Sources tell me LeBron James is aiming to return to the Lakers lineup next week…" The latest from NBA Insider […]

The San Antonio Spurs face the Utah Jazz in Utah on Wednesday night. It’s time for us to continue our NBA odds series and make a prediction and pick for the game. The Spurs are hanging on for dear life as they fight for a shot at the play-in tournament. They are 5-5 in their […]

The Houston Texans have had an extremely busy offseason. From a new head coach to a new general manager and the never-ending rumors and allegations surrounding Deshaun Watson, it’s been a hot mess. However, the 2021 NFL Draft provided a short break of panic and worry among the Texans organization. While they were without a […]

The Atlanta Falcons are coming off a 4-12 season that warranted a head coaching change as Arthur Smith became the new headman. Terry Fontenot also made his way to Atlanta as the team’s new GM, so the front office has shifted quite a bit since December. After a disappointing year just a couple of seasons […]

The 2021 NFL Draft came and went with much excitement and buzz, overshadowed by the Aaron Rodgers trade rumors. However, the fans and players back in attendance at the festivities were a breath of fresh air after a virtual event in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the Baltimore Ravens, they needed to knock […]

The Phoenix Suns are set to make a return to the playoffs as they aim for a top-three seed in the Western Conference. However, the Suns continue to make headlines, although this time for an entirely different reason. The Suns’ famous Gorilla mascot has made history, according to Nick DePaula of ESPN.  The @Suns Gorilla […]

The rumors surrounding the Green Bay Packers have been at an all-time high. First, it was regarding the future of running back Aaron Jones before he inked a new deal, and the biggest one has been the future of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. After a fantastic season that ended in heartbreak in the NFC title game […]

The Baltimore Ravens drafted Rashod Bateman in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft and have now made a crucial decision on their starting quarterback Lamar Jackson. Ravens officially picked up QB Lamar Jackson’s fully-guaranteed, $23.1 million fifth-year option. Time to continue work on the long-term extension. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 30, 2021 […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar is under fire after a now-deleted tweet after the Columbus shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant. Now the Los Angeles Police Department has sent a letter asking the NBA to investigate the situation regarding The King, according to WBNS.  James has been an activist for a long time and after he took to […]

The Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers drama continue to roll around the rumor mill and now the latest is that Rodgers has even told teammates he doesn’t want back with the team, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.  Adam Schefter with the latest on Aaron Rodgers and his future in Green Bay. (via @AdamSchefter, […]

Former Major League Baseball star and Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar was placed on the ineligible list after a review of a sexual misconduct allegation and MLB has terminated their relationship with Alomar, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.  News: MLB announced it has terminated its relationship with Roberto Alomar as a league consultant, and […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are having a Bayou Bengals reunion after taking Ja’Marr Chase at No. 5 overall in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow gets to reunite with his former college teammate and Chase wasted no time throwing out some predictions for his rookie campaign, according to Geoff Hobson […]

The New England Patriots’ need for a quarterback was never more pressing than it was in the 2020 season. After Tom Brady departed Foxborough after an incredible run to head to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Patriots got Cam Newton. Unfortunately, that experiment didn’t work out well. Thankfully, the Patriots were able to sit back […]

The 2021 NFL Draft came and went- at least the first round did. After having a virtual draft in 2020 due to COVID-19, the fans were back, the analysts were back, and the excitement was once again back in full force. For the Baltimore Ravens, they snagged Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman with the No. […]

The 2021 NFL Draft was not short of drama during the first round. Some players fell like always, and trades were made. Perhaps the most notable trade was the Chicago Bears trading up with the New York Giants to snag their new quarterback, Ohio State star Justin Fields. Justin Fields is heading to Chicago! #NFLDraft […]

The New York Jets traded up in the 2021 NFL Draft with the Minnesota Vikings. Jets traded up to No. 14. https://t.co/9AlCuHh6B8 — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 30, 2021 After a whirlwind of picks and trades, the Jets have moved up to select Alijah Vera-Tucker from USC. #Jets new offensive line LT: Mekhi BectonLG: Alijah […]

The first trade of the 2021 NFL Draft has arrived. The Dallas Cowboys have traded the number 10 pick overall to the Philadelphia Eagles. Dallas likely to trade out of No. 10. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 30, 2021 After Mac Jones and Justin Fields surprisingly slipped in the first few picks, Philly wasted no […]

The long-awaited 2021 NFL Draft has finally arrived. After the virtual event in 2020, NFL fans have packed Cleveland with excitement and eagerness. After the San Francisco 49ers traded up to number three overall, the rumors began to fly on which quarterback they would take. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said that most NFL GMs […]

The 2021 NFL Draft is drawing near and the rumors keep flying off the shelf. Now, the New England Patriots are the latest of the rumored teams interested in trading up into the top 10 of the draft, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.  From our NFL Draft Preview Show: Trade calls are being […]

The Boston Celtics dropped a tough game to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday by a score of 119-115. Safe to say, some Celtics’ players weren’t happy and Marcus Smart was one who showed his frustration. In turn, Smart was suspended by the NBA for one game for threatening language towards an official, according to […]

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. got slapped with a pretty hefty fine of $50,000 after breaking the NBA’s health and safety protocols during a recent trip to Miami. The following was released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/179ezdFZJt — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 28, 2021 The notice says it “prohibits indoor social gatherings” and a few […]

The 2021 NFL Draft has been hyped up with buzz, rumors, and trade talks just like every year. However, for once in what seems like an eternity, the San Francisco 49ers are in the thick of it. After trading up to No. 3 overall in a blockbuster swap with the Miami Dolphins, they are zeroed […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes enjoys watching a baseball game and is- unsurprisingly- a fan of the Kansas City Royals. However, Mahomes couldn’t help himself by giving props to Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech who was absolutely dealing to start Sunday’s game against the Texas Rangers. I know he isn’t on the right […]

UFC 261 was a much-anticipated fight but was unfortunately struck with one of the most gruesome injuries to take place in the ring. Chris Weidman suffered a leg injury that left many cringing and sent an outpouring of support over for the UFC star. Fortunately, there is an update on the status of Weidman, as […]

UFC 261 with Chris Weidman facing Uriah Hall was hyped up for a long time. Unfortunately, Weidman suffered a gruesome leg injury during the fight and had to be stretchered off. Many stars and athletes poured out their support for Weidman, including Conor McGregor, who issued his support after the scary injury. Hoping Chris Weidman […]

The Atlanta Hawks had been holding their breath ever since star point guard Trae Young had to be helped to the locker room during Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks. However, the Hawks star avoided a major injury and should be back after the swelling and discomfort are gone, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of […]

The Chicago Bulls take on the Boston Celtics on Monday night in an Eastern Conference matchup. It’s time for us to continue our NBA odds series and make a Bulls-Celtics prediction and pick. The Bulls had dropped five straight before getting back on track against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday with a 10-point victory. Chicago […]

The San Francisco Giants take on the Philadelphia Phillies in a three-game set in Philly. It’s time for us to continue or MLB odds series and make a Phillies-Giants prediction and pick for the game on Monday. The first game of the series will feature Chase Anderson on the mound for the home squad and […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves face off against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night at Staples Center. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a pick and prediction for the Timberwolves-Clippers matchup. The Timberwolves have one of the worst records in the NBA with a mark of 15-42 going into Sunday’s game, which […]

The Brooklyn Nets faced the Miami Heat on Sunday and, well, things didn’t go as planned. With James Harden already nursing a hamstring injury, superstar forward Kevin Durant had to head to the locker room in the first quarter against the Heat. Kevin Durant favoring his left leg and is heading to the sidelines. Looks […]

The NBA has included the play-in tournament dating back to last year’s bubble. The league decided to bring back the idea for this season and the debate is on regarding whether it’s good or bad. Of course, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic shared his thoughts on the idea of the play-in tournament, which sparked much […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster isn’t going anywhere. The wide receiver is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, much to the surprise of many people. Former Steelers’ WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers, per league source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2021   JuJu himself tweeted […]

It’s official, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has announced his retirement from football. The veteran posted a message on his Instagram page on Sunday, signaling the end to his career. The official announcement on IG from Drew Brees: pic.twitter.com/NW2NJgZzx7 — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2021 This isn’t exactly a surprise. The move was widely […]

The NBA All-Star Game took place on Sunday night- and so did the Slam Dunk Contest in a weird formality. Usually, the pre-game festivities are the day before, but this year has been different and the contest took place at halftime with players performing all kinds of dunks. Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons walked […]

Team LeBron has been the talk of the town on Sunday evening during the All-Star Game in Atlanta after winning each of the first three quarters. However, LeBron James received some criticism from his Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kyle Kuzma for resting at the beginning of the second half.   Ice it up big dawg […]