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Wednesday night at PNC Park featured a highly anticipated showdown between phenoms Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and it more than delivered. In just his fifth career start, Paul Skenes faced the NL West-leading Dodgers. He began dominantly, striking out Mookie Betts on four pitches. When […]

Vintage Conor McGregor ranks among the most entertaining combat sports athletes of all time, and Dana White stands as one of the best if not the best promoter in the business. White recently appeared on Andrew Schulz’s Flagrant podcast, where he mentioned Muhammad Ali and Conor McGregor in the same breath. McGregor is currently facing […]

The Montreal Canadiens are gearing up to make trades this summer, and now they have added motivation. General manager Kent Hughes is set on defying NHL betting odds to contend for the playoffs next season, planning to be aggressive in acquiring key players to bolster the team. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic delved into the […]

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins warns Boston Celtics fans to be cautious in directing their displeasure towards Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving during the upcoming NBA Finals. “I will offer some advice to the fanbase of the Celtics and that’s to leave him the h**l alone,” said Perkins while appearing on “NBA Today” on Monday. “Leave […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs face a significant decision regarding how to manage the Mitch Marner situation in the coming months. The speculations surrounding Marner’s future intensified last week when the Maple Leafs’ star forward was spotted in a Toronto coffee shop having a conversation with new coach Craig Berube. Maple Leafs not wanting to make […]

The primary concern looming over Kevin Stefanski and the Cleveland Browns this offseason is the health of quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson’s 2023 season was cut short due to surgery on his throwing shoulder in November. “He’s doing everything he’s supposed to do,” Stefanski stated during an annual golf charity event on Monday, according to BrownsZone’s […]

The highly anticipated Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight on July 20, which was set to kick off Netflix’s entry into live sports, has been postponed. Once heralded as “the most watched boxing event in decades” by Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, the future of the Tyson-Paul fight is now in limbo. Tyson was deemed medically […]

Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark has brought significant attention to the WNBA since being drafted. The former Iowa Hawkeyes star entered the league with high expectations due to her collegiate achievements. Gilbert Arenas, known for his bizarre takes, shared his opinion on the rookie sharpshooter. Clark made a strong debut in the league, but she faced […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics find themselves in the NBA Finals for the second time in three seasons, setting the stage for a showdown against the Dallas Mavericks’ formidable backcourt of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Veteran sports analyst Stephen A. Smith issued a challenge on Tatum, suggesting that he has the most to […]

The buzz around the Los Angeles Lakers hiring JJ Redick as head coach is getting louder. Despite this, the Lakers insist they haven’t made a final decision and are still evaluating several candidates. Among those the Lakers are considering, James Borrego stands out as a strong contender, but the prevailing sentiment is that Redick will […]

It’s been five years since Andrew Luck left the Indianapolis Colts. In a recent public appearance, Luck mentioned to reporters that the thought of returning to the league after his retirement never crossed his mind. “When I retired, that part of it was put to bed in my mind,” he said, via ESPN’s Stephen Holder. […]

NBA legend Allen Iverson has a larger than life legacy, and the Philadelphia 76ers recently honored him with his very own statue at the 76ers “Legends Walk” outside their practice facility in Camden, New Jersey. “I’ve accomplished a lot of things in my career, but this is the cream of the crop,” The Answer said […]

As Caitlin Clark gears up to enter the WNBA and is widely expected to be the top pick in this year’s draft, many WNBA stars have shared their thoughts on her impending arrival. Diana Taurasi hinted at potential challenges for Caitlin Clark, noting that “reality is coming” for the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer as she […]

Wyndham Clark opened his campaign at Augusta National Golf Club with a 1-over 73, while LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau surged into the lead with an impressive seven-under-par 65 during the first round of the 2024 Masters. Clark expressed optimism about his chances, while taking a jab at DeChambeau and LIV Golf; “Yeah, we’ve got 54 holes. […]

After 30 years of meticulous equipment management for the Green Bay Packers and other professional sports teams, Gordon “Red” Batty is retiring. The Packers announced his decision Thursday after half a century in the field. “On behalf of the Packers, I want to thank Red for all of his hard work and dedication to the […]

Sidney Crosby achieved two major milestones during Thursday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings: he became the 14th player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career assists and surpassed Phil Esposito, securing 10th place on the NHL’s all-time points list. Pittsburgh boosted their playoff chances after clinching a 6-5 victory over […]

Northwestern football revealed on Wednesday that it would host most of its home football games next season at its lakefront soccer and lacrosse facility while the new Ryan Field is built on location of the previous stadium, per Chris Vannini of The Athletic. The Wildcats will play the majority of their matches at the Lanny […]

Former North Carolina basketball guard Raymond Felton reacted to fresh allegations made against Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams by disgraced Tar Heel Rashad McCants. In 2014, Rashad McCants made allegations of academic fraud against UNC, where he played on the championship-winning basketball team in 2004–05. McCants has once again accused his former coach, Roy […]

Dan Hurley made history by becoming the eighth coach in college basketball history to guide a team to consecutive national championships. This milestone was achieved as UConn basketball secured a 75-60 victory over Zach Edey and the Purdue basketball team on Monday. Even in defeat, two-time national college Player of the Year Zach Edey had […]

Coaches clinics provide an invaluable platform for coaches across football’s spectrum to exchange knowledge and insights. Recently, at Nebraska football’s Coaches Clinic, Matt Rhule and the other attendees were treated to a session with a true icon of the game in Bill Belichick. While Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule’s presence added depth to the event, […]

LeBron James continues to defy expectations and rewrite the narrative of aging in the NBA. Toward the tail end of his 21st season, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has not only sustained his dominance but even enhanced his skills in one vital aspect of the game. While he may need to temper displays of extraordinary […]

Karter Knox, a Kentucky men’s basketball commit, has reopened his recruitment following the news of head coach John Calipari’s reported move from Kentucky to Arkansas. Kevin Knox, father of five-star basketball prospect and UK commitment Karter Knox, confirmed on Monday via text message to Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times that his son has […]

Miami football’s recruiting class gained more momentum on Monday with its sixth commitment, marking the addition of the team’s first tight end, a player initially expected to choose Ohio State. Luka Gilbert, a 6-foot-7, 225-pound rising senior from Lakota High in West Chester, Ohio, committed to the Hurricanes on Monday night per Hayes Fawcett of […]

Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson made a unique appearance at WWE WrestleMania 40, donning Luchador masks in a departure from their usual Philadelphia Eagles helmets. Eagles’ icons Kelce, a six-time All-Pro who retired in March, and four-time All-Pro right tackle Johnson jumped the guard rail at Lincoln Financial Field to aid Rey Mysterio and Andrade […]

The women’s NCAA Semifinals on ESPN obliterated viewership records as Caitlin Clark led Iowa women’s basketball to a thrilling 71-69 victory over Paige Bueckers and UConn women’s basketball. The game kept viewers on the edge of their seats until the final seconds. Iowa’s nail-biting victory against UConn on Friday night in Cleveland marked a historic […]

Deion Sanders emphasized the importance of education to his team following complaints from professors about certain Colorado football players not engaging in class. In a team meeting, Sanders openly criticized the entire team, even singling out specific players by name and reading excerpts from the professors’ emails. It’s safe to say that Coach Prime was […]

Breanna Stewart, a four-time national champion and current New York Liberty superstar, emphasized the importance of winning championships in order for Iowa women’s basketball sharpshooter Caitlin Clark to be regarded among the greatest players in women’s college basketball history. Stewart is the perfect person to chime in on Clark’s legacy, as she was instrumental in […]

The New York Yankees, who had a solid 6-1 start on the road, returned to the Bronx to face the Toronto Blue Jays in a weekend series. However, their offense struggled, leaving seven runners on base, as they they suffered a 3-0 shutout. This marked the first time since 1967 that the team had been […]

Reigning WNBA champions, the Las Vegas Aces are bracing themselves for what could be a surge of excitement and Caitlin Clark mania in their matchup against the Indiana Fever. The Aces revealed that their matchup against the Fever on July 2 will be relocated from Michelob Ultra Arena to the bigger T-Mobile Arena, situated a […]

The Arizona Coyotes declared on Thursday night their determination to win a land auction that could be a crucial step toward allowing the NHL club to stay in the Phoenix area, resolving years of uncertainty surrounding their arena situation. After the Arizona State Land Department released a public land auction notice for 110 acres of […]

Once touted as a potential top pick in this year’s NBA draft, Kentucky basketball freshman Justin Edwards revealed on Thursday night that he will officially declare for the 2024 draft. Despite a decline in Edwards’ draft stock throughout the 2023-24 season, his choice to enter the 2024 draft was anticipated. Justin Edwards declaring for the […]

Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum recently shared her thoughts on Caitlin Clark being offered $5 million to play in the BIG3, a 3×3 basketball tournament organized by rapper Ice Cube, during Wednesday’s edition of the Pat McAfee Show. “I know that she’s not the only one that’s gotten offers, and I think that it […]

NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal is widely recognized for his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, but he is also a two-time Olympic Gold medalist. O’Neal recounted the time he tossed his Olympic Gold medal out of a car window in frustration because he had played restricted minutes in the game via a recent episode of […]

Tiger Woods is fully committed to this year’s Masters Tournament. He has taken considerable time off since his last tournament, which he withdrew from, and is reportedly giving up something historically important to him. Woods is fully dedicated to his preparation for The Masters. He is putting in rigorous work at the gym, maintaining a […]

Jerry West, basketball legend and the iconic figure behind the NBA’s logo, achieved a historic milestone on Wednesday. He was elected for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for his contributions to the game, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “ESPN Sources: Jerry West has been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of […]

A few years back, LaVar Ball, the father of NBA stars Lonzo of the Chicago Bulls and LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets, was always involved in numerous basketball-related matters. LaVar has once again entered the spotlight, this time criticizing the NBA and its conditioning methods in relation to his sons, Lonzo and LaMelo. Ball […]

An NFL arbitrator has ruled that the Arizona Cardinals must pay $3 million to former executive Terry McDonough for making “false and defamatory” statements about him to the media. The decision was filed in federal court on Monday, per ESPN’s Tisha Thompson. In a 62-page decision dated March 29, Jeffrey Mishkin, the arbitrator appointed by […]

Pittsburgh Penguins star center Sidney Crosby matched Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record for the most point-per-game seasons, averaging a point per game for 19 consecutive campaigns with a three-point performance in a win against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. 19 POINT-PER-GAME SEASONS FOR SID! 🐧 Sidney Crosby has tied Wayne Gretzky for the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James announced Thursday that Dru Joyce III, his former high school teammate and the associate head coach of Duquesne basketball, will be stepping up as the team’s new head coach. This development comes after Keith Dambrot retired following the team’s NCAA Tournament exit. James had nothing but praise for his […]