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With the new NBA season fast approaching, the Phoenix Suns are reuniting with a familiar face, veteran Frank Kaminsky. His agency, Priority Sports, confirmed that Kaminsky will participate in the Suns’ training camp. Kaminsky played last season with Serbian club Partizan Belgrade but is now back with the Suns, aiming for another opportunity at securing […]

Undrafted Japanese guard and Nebraska basketball standout Keisei Tominaga has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Pacers according to a recent announcement. Tominaga, who declared for the draft in 2023 but returned to Nebraska for his “super-senior” season, averaged 15.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 26.1 minutes per game over 32 starts […]

As training camp approaches, the Golden State Warriors are nearing a critical point in their quest to bounce back to playoff contention after last season’s struggles and Klay Thompson’s departure. GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. faced the harsh reality of NBA trades this offseason, as the team failed to secure stars like Paul George and Lauri […]

Shohei Ohtani has shattered record after record and is now donning the Los Angeles Dodgers uniform. For six years, he poured everything into his time with the Angels, pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible. Given the opportunity to excel as both a hitter and a pitcher, he immediately made an impact in his […]

Aaron Judge is enjoying a historic season, making his mark in the record books. On Wednesday, the New York Yankees slugger belted his 57th home run of the season against the Baltimore Orioles. Despite driving in three runs during a ninth-inning comeback effort, the Yankees fell short, losing the game 9-7. Aaron Judge’s historic night […]

Klay Thompson, one of the NBA’s greatest sharpshooters, made waves in the offseason by swapping his Golden State Warriors jersey for a Dallas Mavericks uniform, shaking up the league. After 13 seasons anchoring the Warriors’ dynasty, 34-year-old Klay Thompson entered free agency. This led to a complicated six-team sign-and-trade deal featuring the Mavericks, 76ers, Hornets, […]

Shane Larkin expressed his enthusiasm for the Pavlos Giannakopoulos tournament at the Panathenaic Stadium, highlighting his high hopes for Jordan Nwora’s EuroLeague career. He also addressed Juan Toscano-Anderson’s claim that the G-League is the second-best league in the world, offering his perspective on the debate. During the recent FIBA Intercontinental Cup final, Juan Toscano-Anderson launched […]

The opening game of the 2024 FIBA Intercontinental Cup turned out to be a straightforward victory for the G-League representatives, known as G-League United, against the BCL Americas Champions, Quimsa. Following the match, former NBA champion Juan Toscano-Anderson made bold statements, challenging the basketball world. “We want to be aggressive and make a statement. I […]

Washington Capitals’ 2024 first-round pick, Terik Parascak, is experiencing an unforgettable first NHL Training Camp. Following a four-day Rookie Camp in Annapolis, the 18-year-old winger is now in Arlington, training alongside players he once only watched on television. Parascak kicked off his first big-league camp on Thursday with a skate test before joining Group B […]

Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce didn’t dismiss the possibility of switching quarterbacks from Gardner Minshew to Aidan O’Connell following O’Connell’s late-game touchdown drive during the Raiders’ blowout loss to the Carolina Panthers. One outcome of the Raiders’ surprising 36-22 home defeat to the Panthers on Sunday was speculation about the team’s starting quarterback for […]

Alyssa Thomas consistently elevates her game in the postseason. She recorded her fourth career playoff triple-double, and 15th overall, as the Connecticut Sun defeated the Indiana Fever 93-69 in Game 1 of their best-of-three series, overshadowing Caitlin Clark’s playoff debut. Thomas tallied 12 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds to complete her impressive performance. Alyssa […]

Patrick Mahomes delivered two touchdown passes, and Kansas City Chiefs’ defense came through with key stops late in the game, securing a 22-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons and keeping the Kansas City undefeated on Sunday night. “We haven’t played well, in really, all three games,” Mahomes revealed to the media during his post-game interview. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ defense delivered key stops in the closing moments, helping the Chiefs maintain their unbeaten streak with a 22-17 win against Raheem Morris and the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night. Morris avoided commenting on the controversial no-call that had fans talking. When questioned about the referees’ decision not to call defensive pass […]

The Cooper Kupp-less Los Angeles Rams pulled off a stunning upset against NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, rallying from a 14-point deficit to secure a 27-24 victory. “Big competes! Big win!!!” said Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp on his X (formerly Twitter) account. He was inactive for the game against the 49ers […]

Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens charged into Week 3 to face the Dallas Cowboys, with both pressure and expectations mounting. Following a disappointing 0-2 start, the Ravens were determined to quiet the doubters and shift the narrative from one of struggle to success. “There’s still more out there. There’s more in store,” said Henry […]

Adrian Wojnarowski created a stir in the sports media landscape when he announced his retirement as an NBA insider on Wednesday. While some lauded his decision, others criticized how his exit was framed. Adam Schefter’s remarks, implying that Wojnarowski was stepping down for a better quality of life despite significant financial offers, particularly ruffled Bill […]

With his performance at the Super Bowl halftime show, many consider Kendrick Lamar to have decisively defeated Drake. The rivalry between Drake and Kendrick Lamar shaped pop culture during the summer, as both artists took jabs at each other in multiple tracks. In recent months, the two artists have mostly distanced themselves from one another, […]

Jaromír Jágr, at 52 years old, netted the first goal of his 37th professional season on Friday, helping HC Rytíři Kladno secure a 4-2 win against HC Sparta Praha in the Czech Extraliga. Jágr found the net for the first time since last April’s playoff relegation series. After his backhand shot was saved, the future […]

Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges put on a show for the live audience at Central Park during The Roommates Show. The longtime friends and former Villanova teammates, now both with the New York Knicks, engaged in playful trash talk that hinted at an exciting season ahead. Bridges wasted no time taking shots at Brunson during […]

On Thursday afternoon, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani made history as the inaugural member of the 50-50 club with a masterful performance against the Miami Marlins, leading to a decisive 20-4 victory. He also gave fans beyond the left-field wall the opportunity to leave loanDepot Park with a memorable souvenir. Ohtani launched his 49th, […]

Veteran NFL broadcaster Cris Collinsworth is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with NBC Sports that will keep him as the lead NFL game analyst through the end of the decade, according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic. Once finalized, Collinsworth, 65, will continue to analyze NBC’s “Football Night in America” Sunday prime-time games alongside […]

Although Drake Maye spent most of the New England Patriots’ Week 3 game against the New York Jets on the bench, he made headlines in the short time he was seen. After the Jets’ 24-3 win over the Patriots on Thursday Night Football, the rookie referred to Aaron Rodgers as the “GOAT” while waiting to […]

With training camp approaching in less than two weeks, the Magic made several roster moves on Thursday night, signing guards Mac McClung, Javonte Smart, and Ethan Thompson to Exhibit 10 deals, as announced by President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman. The terms of the deals are not disclosed per team policy. The 6’2” McClung played […]

In a historic achievement for Major League Baseball, a player has hit 50 home runs and stolen 50 bases in a single season for the first time ever. On Thursday, Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani notched his 49th, 50th, and 51st home runs of the 2024 season and stole his 50th and 51st bases […]

All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase, who had maintained a flawless save record since May, and the Cleveland Guardians secured their playoff berth in dramatic style with a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. After Jose Ramirez started on second as the automatic runner, Minnesota reliever Caleb Thielbar (2-4) struck out Josh Naylor and issued […]

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees secured their spot in the postseason, becoming the first American League team to clinch a playoff berth on Wednesday with a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. In the postgame celebration, Yankees captain Aaron Judge stressed that “the job’s not finished” and reinforced that their […]

Today, Minnesota Timberwolves icon Kevin Garnett is celebrated as an NBA champion and a legend with an extraordinary work ethic and fierce competitive drive. However, early in his career, that same competitive fire landed him in hot water when he overstepped in front of Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan. The game took place in February […]

Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers hit the practice field on Wednesday to start preparations for the Los Angeles Rams, who will be missing the now retired Aaron Donald. For the first time in over a decade, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan admitted it felt strange not having to strategize against Donald. “It’s definitely a […]

On Sunday, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley sounded the Gjallarhorn, energizing the crowd and marking the start of the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 2 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. While Conley was in Minneapolis for the Vikings game, burglars targeted his west-metro home, police reported on Wednesday. Mike Conley’s house being burglarized According to a […]

Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles is hinting at a potential race against Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Hill, known as “Cheetah” for his blazing speed on the football field, confidently stated that he could outrun reigning 100m Olympic champion Noah Lyles in a race. Hill made the claim shortly after Lyles secured gold […]

Kansas City Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr. added to his MVP case on Monday night with an impressive performance against the Detroit Tigers. Witt powered the Royals’ offense with a grand slam and five RBIs, though he narrowly missed adding more with the bases loaded late in the game. In the seventh inning, Witt and […]

When Mike Trout finally returns to action for the Los Angeles Angels, it seems likely that he won’t be playing his usual position. Trout revealed to The Athletic’s Sam Blum that he intends to have conversations with the team about possibly moving out of centerfield during the offseason. The Angels slugger Mike Trout and three-time […]

With running back Christian McCaffrey already sidelined for the next three games, the San Francisco 49ers will also be without wide receiver Deebo Samuel for the next few weeks. Coach Kyle Shanahan shared that Samuel sustained an injury in the last minutes of Sunday’s 23-17 defeat against the Minnesota Vikings and is expected to miss […]

The Kansas City Chiefs narrowly beat the Cincinnati Bengals, 26-25, in a dramatic finish on Sunday. On Monday, Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on Fox Sports, launched a sarcastic critique of the prevalent online chatter claiming that the Chiefs were “lucky” and that the league favored them with the Week 2 win. “The […]

Mark Cuban, now worth over $7.6 billion, has hinted at his potential future plans. With his reduced involvement in the Dallas Mavericks and his upcoming departure from Shark Tank after this season, he’s eyeing new ventures. In a recent interview with Wired, Cuban expressed interest in buying X (formerly known as Twitter) and Fox News, […]

Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens were ahead by 10 points with 12 minutes remaining in their home game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, but they couldn’t hold on for their first win of the 2024 season. The Raiders rallied to score the final 13 points of the game, securing a 26-23 upset […]

The Los Angeles Rams suffered a 41-10 defeat to the Arizona Cardinals, dropping their record to 0-2 for the season. With this loss coming in a division matchup, their playoff hopes have taken a significant hit. Head coach Sean McVay addressed the media in a brief post-game press conference. In his brief post-game press conference, […]

Caitlin Clark delivered a career-high performance with 35 points and eight assists, while Kelsey Mitchell contributed 30 points. Together, they knocked down 12 of Indiana’s 16 three-pointers, leading the Indiana Fever to a 110-109 victory over the Dallas Wings on Sunday. Mitchell has proven to be the ideal backcourt partner for Caitlin Clark, with the […]

After receiving criticism for her remarks about the rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert issued a formal apology to the league’s players through letters on Friday. Engelbert acknowledged that she had “missed the mark” with her statement and expressed both apology and regret. “I was asked a question about WNBA […]