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Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bears’ top draft pick, was sidelined for Thursday’s 2024 preseason opener against the Houston Texans. According to Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, Williams and the other starters were not expected to play in the game. However, the new Chicago Bears quarterback hinted at his upcoming NFL debut in a conversation with […]

McCallan Castles’ football journey has led him from South Tahoe to Cal, then UC Davis, Tennessee, and now the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles’ sixth training-camp practice held at Lincoln Financial Field saw undrafted rookie McCallan Castles make a brief appearance before having to exit early. During a scrimmage with the third-team offense, Castles suffered a […]

Recently, Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire had been absent from several practice sessions. On Thursday, Edwards-Helaire opened up about his battle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after disclosing earlier in the week that he has been dealing with the condition. “Living With PTSD is no small feat, its hard and very overwhelming . […]

Despite a slow start to 2024 training camp, New York Giants president and CEO John Mara remained steadfast in his support for prized quarterback Daniel Jones. The Giants gave Jones a four-year, $160 million contract, with $82 million guaranteed, following a stellar season. However, Jones struggled last season, missing time due to a neck injury […]

In the high-energy atmosphere of NFL training camps, skirmishes are a common occurrence due to the competitive spirit and physical demands. The Pittsburgh Steelers saw their first camp scuffle on Wednesday. After the team’s second padded practice, head coach Mike Tomlin provided his take on the altercation. Hitting a quarterback during practice is usually frowned […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James isn’t new with setting scoring records and added another one for the history books during Wednesday’s match against South Sudan. While he hasn’t claimed the top scorer title yet, James joined Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony as only the third Team USA player to surpass 300 points in Olympic […]

Joel Embiid is the sole Team USA player getting booed and facing a high level of scrutiny at the Paris Olympics, leaving his teammates, including Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, confused. “I don’t know what is going on. I don’t know why he gets booed all the time,” said Anthony Edwards in a post-game interview […]

Team USA team secured their spot in the quarterfinals and improved to 2-0 in the 2024 Paris Olympics with a 103-86 win over South Sudan on Wednesday. After the game, Kevin Durant commended both Joel Embiid and Jayson Tatum—who did not see action in the opener against Serbia—for embracing their roles on the team. “Last […]

The Los Angeles Angels placed Anthony Rendon on the injured list ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Colorado Rockies due to back inflammation. Rendon experienced pain in his back that extended to his leg while swinging, but he doesn’t anticipate a long absence. Anthony Rendon said he expects to have a minimal stint on the […]

South Sudan, the youngest country in the world, secured their first-ever Olympic victory this weekend by defeating Puerto Rico. Head coach Royal Ivey revealed that former NBA star Luol Deng has been funding and investing in South Sudan’s basketball program for years. Deng has served as the president of South Sudan’s basketball federation for the […]

During his recent appearance on ‘7 PM in Brooklyn,’ Carmelo Anthony praised the newly acquired Philadelphia 76er Paul George for inspiring his son Kiyan, who is also working to make a name in basketball. Anthony thanked George for encouraging Kiyan to become the best version of himself both on and off the court. Although Melo […]

With the 2024 Paris Games in full swing, top contenders Team Canada and Team Australia are set for a crucial collision course featuring former Oklahoma City Thunder teammates, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey. Canada vs. Australia is one of four men’s basketball games scheduled for Tuesday at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Canada is coming off […]

With Kevin Durant coming back from a calf injury, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum sat out the entire Paris Olympics opener. FIRST Take analyst Kendrick Perkins has blasted Team USA coach Steve Kerr for not playing Tatum in the 110-84 win over Serbia. After Tatum didn’t play a single minute in Team USA’s blowout win […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is currently representing Team USA in the Olympics, but that hasn’t stopped him from staying active on social media. The former Golden State Warriors star recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to challenge a recent statement made by former Pro Bowl wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson involving Paul Pierce. “If I […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took charge of Team USA in their Olympic debut against Nikola Jokić and Serbia on Sunday. James, 39 had another classic performance, coming close to a triple-double with 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists. His leadership led Team USA to a comfortable 110-84 win over Serbia. The Team […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics have kicked off, with Team USA’s women’s gymnastics team starting their qualifications on Sunday at Bercy Arena. Simone Biles aims to lead the U.S. to gold in Paris, following their team silver medal at the 2021 Tokyo Games. Stephen A. Smith was enthusiastic about Biles’ performance on the big stage, expressing […]

Kevin Durant, one of the best players to ever wear the red, white, and blue jersey, exceeded his typical Olympic performance, scoring 23 points, 21 of which came in the first half, and hitting his first eight shots in Team USA’s 110-84 win over Serbia on Sunday. Durant, who was notably absent from Team USA’s […]

Right-hander Max Meyer will skip his scheduled start for Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday as he gets recalled by the Miami Marlins. He is set to pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers this weekend, marking his return to the majors for the first time since April 13. It was earlier reported that Meyer would be rejoining the […]

At the 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony in Paris on Friday, Team USA captain and fellow flagbearer LeBron James was featured in a video shared by tennis star Coco Gauff on her Instagram story, where she appeared visibly starstruck. The video captures James, along with Gauff and other Olympic athletes, aboard a boat navigating the Seine […]

San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease made history on Thursday with a no-hitter against the Washington Nationals, leading his team to a 3-0 victory. His performance marks only the second no-hitter in Padres franchise history. Cease’s dominance included nine strikeouts and three walks. When asked about his mindset entering the 8th inning, Cease responded, “I […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is extremely focused entering the 2024 season. At least that’s what it seems. In response to a question about what changes he has made entering the 2024 season compared to his previous two years with the Browns, quarterback Deshaun Watson stated Friday that he is concentrating on ignoring external distractions. […]

Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell announced on Thursday that the team will keep exploring trade options for Patrik Laine, though there’s no certainty a deal will happen. Among the speculation, the Washington Capitals are rumored to be considering a trade for Laine, provided his situation with the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program is clarified before […]

As the Dallas Cowboys enter training camp, star quarterback Dak Prescott is preparing for what could be a defining 2024 season. With his contract expiring, this year could be critical for Prescott, who turns 31 on July 29. Despite his efforts, he has yet to secure a successful playoff run with the Cowboys. The NFL […]

Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi will be gunning for her sixth and final Olympic gold medal with Team USA at the Paris Games. Team USA’s star guard has been a fixture on Team USA’s roster since her debut at the 2004 Athens Olympics. After twenty years and six tournaments, many expected the Paris Games to be […]

Sources indicate that the New York Mets were negotiating a long-term extension with their young catching star, Francisco Alvarez, when discussions were abruptly halted due to the decertification of Alvarez’s agency, Rimas, led by Bad Bunny. The agency is embroiled in a legal dispute with the MLB Players Association over its status as reported by […]

On Wednesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Seattle Seahawks agreed to a three-year extension with Pro Bowl safety Julian Love, potentially worth up to $36 million, according to his agents. The Seattle Seahawks brought in Julian Love from the New York Giants with a two-year, $12 million contract last offseason. Impressed by his performance […]

The future of “Inside the NBA,” TNT’s popular and highly acclaimed studio show, has been a key discussion point during the NBA’s media rights negotiations. According to Jay Marine, global head of sports for Prime Video, Amazon, which will start streaming NBA games in 2025, is interested in recruiting members of the distinguished “Inside the […]

Luol Deng’s South Sudan recently faced-off against Team USA in a pre-Olympics exhibition match, nearly achieving one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history before falling 101-100. Following this unexpected outcome, retired NBA players Paul Pierce and Gilbert Arenas took to unsolicited criticism of the African team. President of the South Sudan Basketball Federation, Luol […]

Indiana Pacers and Team USA star Tyrese Haliburton, has now emerged as one of the NBA’s elite point guards, draws his greatness from a deep internal drive, much like other top athletes. But during the NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks, he notably tapped into his inner Michael Jordan. In a GQ feature story, […]

One of the highest honors an athlete can receive is being named a flag bearer for their country at the Olympic Games. Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder has been selected for this prestigious role, carrying the flag of Germany at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Dennis Schroder, speaking with FIBA, expressed his excitement about […]

New Jersey officials are reportedly making a strong push to attract the Philadelphia 76ers to the Garden State as plans for a new arena in Center City face delays. 76ers owner Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment has spent years developing plans for a new arena in Center City. A spokesperson for the Sixers told Action […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Danté Exum is expected to miss some time due to a finger injury but will stay with the Australian Boomers for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Australian dislocated his finger during the final friendly against France after driving into the lane. Exum promptly exited the game and headed to the locker room. […]

Sotheby’s is auctioning Kobe Bryant’s personal locker from the Staples Center. Bryant used this locker throughout most of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, from 2003 until his final game in April 2016. The locker is the centerpiece of Sotheby’s New York online auction, “Altitude | Capsule Collection,” which features 23 pieces of sports […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas faced backlash for a “xenophobic” rant aimed at Team USA star Joel Embiid and South Sudan’s national basketball team following their near-upset of Team USA in London. Embiid, while talking to the media, addressed Arenas’ comments after the Americans won against the Germans 92-88. Joel Embiid’s response to Gilbert Arenas […]

The Toronto Raptors are shaking up their roster as they prepare for the upcoming season. On Monday, the team waived forward Sasha Vezenkov and guard Javon Freeman-Liberty. The struggling former EuroLeague MVP has reached a preliminary agreement to return to Olympiacos Piraeus on a multiyear deal. Vezenkov is reportedly set to return all of his […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James rescued Team USA yet again and led them to a 92-88 victory over Germany in their final exhibition game before the 2024 Olympics on Monday in London. Despite this, Skip Bayless remains unimpressed. Fox Sports analyst Skip Bayless didn’t hold back his criticism of The King. He fired off […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield had a career-best season last year in his first year with the team. He played a significant role in their strong finish, helping them go 5-1 after a disappointing 4-7 start. The Bucs aim for their fifth straight playoff appearance after a rollercoaster 2023 season. They finished 9-8, overcoming […]

Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are always in the mix in the debate over the greatest basketball player of all time. This ongoing discussion has sparked interest among WNBA stars as well, with players like Las Vegas Aces’ Kelsey Plum and New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu offering their own intriguing perspectives on the […]

Shohei Ohtani smashed a 473-foot home run with a 116.7 mph exit velocity, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. In his four months with the Dodgers, Ohtani has hit plenty of stunning home runs. However, he saved his most remarkable one for his 30th of […]