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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays reached an agreement on a $28.5 million contract for 2025, avoiding arbitration, according to a report from MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The team has yet to confirm the deal. A key figure in Toronto’s lineup, Guerrero enters his final year of arbitration eligibility before reaching free agency after […]

It’s unexpected that LiAngelo Ball’s song would be the first rap hit of 2025, but that’s what’s happening. Damian Lillard, the superstar guard for the Milwaukee Bucks, is often considered the best rapper in the NBA, and arguably the best rapper the league has seen. However, at the moment, the spotlight is on LiAngelo Ball, […]

Karl-Anthony Towns reached a major career highlight only four months after joining the New York Knicks. During Wednesday night’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden, he had the honor of performing in front of Knicks icon Patrick Ewing, who was in the crowd. Towns seized the moment, putting up a strong performance […]

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball made a highlight play early in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. He picked off a pass from Tyrese Haliburton intended for Andrew Nembhard and then raced down the court on a fastbreak. Haliburton gave chase, but Ball finished off the sequence with a stylish left-handed layup. […]

Reports have emerged about Jerod Mayo’s coaching tactics during his lone season leading the New England Patriots. It appears Mayo may have pushed the envelope in trying to carve out a unique identity and philosophy distinct from that of his predecessor, Bill Belichick. Jerod Mayo’s challenges in his first year as a head coach for […]

For Miami Heat team president Pat Riley and the front office, winning remains the top goal—regardless of whether six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler is playing. The Heat are likely to shift their focus toward contending without Butler, aiming for a return package that aligns with Riley’s win-now approach. However, there could still be a chance that […]

Dwight Howard recently joined the GAUDS show, where he discussed his long-running tension with Shaquille O’Neal. Howard made it clear that he is fed up with Shaq constantly throwing shade at him in public. O’Neal responded to Dwight Howard’s recent remarks, intensifying their ongoing beef. The legendary big man posted in his X (formerly Twitter) […]

Ahead of the 2023-2024 season, the Phoenix Suns grabbed attention by assembling a high-powered trio featuring Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. Praised as top-tier scorers, Durant and Booker confidently labeled themselves as unguardable. “I’m saying it respectfully, I don’t know how teams are gonna guard us,” Booker famously said. Fast forward to now, […]

Derek Fisher joined the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2012, a team brimming with potential featuring future MVPs Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. With such a talented roster, championship expectations were sky-high. Despite arriving as a five-time champion, Fisher later expressed regret, wishing he had approached his time in Oklahoma differently. During an appearance on Podcast […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors endured another crushing defeat, falling 129-99 to the Sacramento Kings. The Kings dominated the game, while the Warriors struggled to put up much resistance. Stephen Curry’s challenge to the Warriors “Nobody likes to get embarrassed like that. Especially the way we started the first quarter… When you’re looking […]

Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets secured a crucial home win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, thanks to a familiar performance by backup center Steven Adams. Despite limited playing time this season due to recovery from major knee surgery, Adams made a significant impact. “That’s who he has been his whole career,” Rockets […]

In a season marked by numerous twists and turns, the one unwavering element has been the underperformance of Ejiro Evero’s defense. In the fourth quarter of Sunday’s regular-season finale, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson scored on a 4-yard rush to trim the Carolina Panthers lead to 38-37. The subsequent extra point by kicker Riley […]

Chris Finch’s comments after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 119-105 loss against the Detroit Pistons were blunt, as expected. Despite acknowledging the struggles of the starting lineup, which has failed to gel as anticipated, Finch made it clear that he has no intention of making any changes to the group. His reluctance to alter the lineup continues, […]

The Chicago Bulls revealed plans to retire Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey, making him the fifth player in team history to earn this distinction. The retirement ceremony is scheduled for the 2025-26 season, with further details to be announced later. Rose, still coming to terms with the news, shared that he’s unsure how he’ll feel […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ Jalen Johnson’s exclusion from the 2024-25 All-Star roster has raised eyebrows, with many considering it a notable oversight for the emerging talent. Similarly, questions persist about Trae Young’s placement, with arguments that his ranking should be higher. Larry Nance believes his teammates deserve more recognition after the first fan returns were released […]

While there hasn’t been a lot of talk about Charles Barkley during the 2024-25 NBA season, the turn of the calendar to 2025 gave Barkley a reason to get fired up: Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick. Recently, amidst the latest wave of concern over NBA television ratings, former NBA analyst Redick pointed to a […]

Introductory press conferences, especially in the early winter, are moments filled with optimism and reflection. That sentiment was evident on Thursday during Paul Goldschmidt’s first official remarks since signing a one-year, $12.5 million contract to take on the role of the New York Yankees’ first baseman. Goldschmidt expressed confidence that he could be the missing […]

De’Aaron Fox delivered 14 points in the fourth quarter, propelling the Kings to a 113-107 comeback win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Trailing 103-94 with under five minutes left, the Kings surged ahead, outscoring the 76ers 19-4 in the closing 4:41. Fox scored 35 points on 13-of-16 shooting […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele is quickly becoming known for his powerful poster dunks. In Monday’s matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers, Yabusele broke free on a fast break. Blazers forward Deni Avdija tried to stop him, but Yabusele leapt over Avdija for a spectacular dunk, a moment that brought back memories of his similar […]

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey was stretchered off the court during Wednesday’s 105-96 win over the Orlando Magic, following what seemed like a serious leg injury after a collision with Magic guard Cole Anthony. Head coach JB Bickerstaff did not provide any updates on Ivey’s condition but expressed his thoughts on the player after the […]

Although Aaron Rodgers has yet to decide on his playing future for 2025, the New York Jets quarterback acknowledges that Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins could mark the end of his NFL career. Aaron Rodgers shared with reporters that he’s “trying to stay in the moment” as Week 18 approaches, with plenty on his […]

Jon Scheyer’s Duke basketball team rang in the new year with a dominant 88-65 victory over Virginia Tech. After a 10-day break, the Blue Devils made a strong return, with Cooper Flagg leading the charge, scoring 24 points and dishing out six assists. “[Flagg] is a savant with the game,” said the Duke basketball head […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo overcame a quiet first half with just four points, finishing with 30 points and 12 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks mounted a comeback from a 19-point deficit to defeat the Indiana Pacers 120-112 on Tuesday. The Greek Freak giving credit to Doc Rivers When asked why the team didn’t give up after trailing […]

During a challenging period for the Sacramento Kings, De’Aaron Fox and his teammates find themselves navigating significant uncertainty. However, when Keegan Murray asked if this stretch was the most difficult of his career, Fox made it clear he has faced far tougher times. “A week and a half ago, Keegan asked me if this was […]

Kevin Durant, who accounted for more than a third of the Phoenix Suns’ points, commented on the team’s offensive difficulties and Jusuf Nurkić’s involvement in a heated clash with Naji Marshall during their 98-89 defeat to the Dallas Mavericks. After the game, Kevin Durant addressed the Suns’ struggles on offense, emphasizing that their scoring issues […]

Dalton Knecht knew LeBron James was a fan of Madden before they became teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers, but he was surprised by how much James truly enjoys it. During a Lakers practice session, Knecht was asked what he had learned about James, revealing that James lives and breathes Madden. Dalton Knecht discovering LeBron […]

Jaden Ivey completed a four-point play to shock the Sacramento Kings as the Detroit Pistons secured a 114-113 victory. The Kings had led by as many as 19 points and held a 10-point advantage with 3:37 remaining. However, with 3.1 seconds left, De’Aaron Fox fouled Ivey on a three-point attempt, allowing him to sink the […]

The Kings’ struggles continued with a heartbreaking 114-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, extending their losing streak to five games. Amid these challenges, reports indicate that Sacramento is terminating coach Mike Brown, less than two years after he earned NBA Coach of the Year honors. According to a Friday afternoon report from Shams […]

The tense exchange between Mookie Betts and a group of overzealous New York Yankees fans during Game 4 of the World Series had the potential to escalate even further. The Los Angeles Dodgers star recently shared that he had briefly considered responding to the fan interference with force. Mookie Betts, reflecting on an encounter with […]

On Thursday night, Rick Carlisle and the Indiana Pacers faced the Oklahoma City Thunder at home, falling 120-114. All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton struggled in the loss, finishing with just four points, two rebounds, and eight assists. He shot 2-for-6 from the field and missed both of his three-point attempts in 35 minutes of play. […]

Free agent right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes continues to be the most coveted player on the market. He has been heavily linked to the San Francisco Giants and the Toronto Blue Jays as the two most probable destinations. While San Francisco has made an offer, sources suggest the Giants are growing impatient, leading them to explore […]

Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson remains skeptical about Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles surpassing his single-season rushing record. “I don’t think he’ll break it. But if he breaks it, he breaks it. Do I want him to break it? Absolutely not. I don’t pull no punches on that. But I’m […]

Julius Randle is still adjusting to his role with the Minnesota Timberwolves. On Christmas Day, the Wolves earned a hard-fought 105-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks, with Randle delivering a standout performance just shy of a triple-double. Randle joined the Timberwolves in the offseason as part of a huge trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers headed north to face Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in one of the NBA’s traditional Christmas Day matchups. The rivalry between LeBron James and Stephen Curry was reignited for the first time this season, and the Lakers secured a thrilling 115-113 victory to improve their record […]

All Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks hoped for this Christmas was to extend their winning streak to five games, and at Madison Square Garden, Mikal Bridges made that wish a reality. Bridges delivered his most impressive game as a Knick, pouring in 41 points on an efficient 17-of-25 shooting. His performance powered New […]

Every once in a while, the Boston Celtics stumble against underdog teams. That was the case on Monday night when they faced off against the Orlando Magic, a team missing three key players, yet still managed to defeat the Celtics 108-104. While Boston was also without Jayson Tatum, they remained the more talented squad on […]

Teams now have a solid amount of data to analyze as they pass the quarter mark of the NBA season, allowing for meaningful evaluations and adjustments. For Chris Finch and the Minnesota Timberwolves, one conclusion seems evident: their trade of Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo has not […]

Michael Vick, the former NFL quarterback and Virginia native, has been officially appointed as the new head football coach at Norfolk State University. Cam Newton, another former NFL star, offered his perspective on Vick’s move to coaching. In the most recent episode of his podcast, 4th&1 With Cam Newton, the 35-year old discussed the challenge […]

The UTSA football Roadrunners and Coastal Carolina Chanticleers squared off in the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Monday afternoon, and it wasn’t much of a contest. Led by head coach Jeff Traylor, UTSA secured a decisive 44-15 win. Prior to the game, Traylor delivered an inspiring message that echoed the energy of star Colorado Buffaloes head […]