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Kenny Pickett will be changing zip codes once again after he was traded by the Cleveland Browns to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2026. Pickett was traded for the third time in the last 17 months. The young quarterback could see more opportunities with the Raiders as the backup […]

Carlos Alcaraz might have taken the buzz surrounding his stint at the US Open too literally. The tennis sensation arrived at Flushing Meadows with a buzz cut, a stark change from his previous textured crop hairstyle. It quickly drew reactions from fellow players and fans at the US Open, who had a hard time wrapping […]

With their regulars sitting out the contest, the Seattle Seahawks suffered a beating against the Green Bay Packers, 20-7, in their final preseason assignment on Monday at Lambeau Field. Rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe played the entire game, with star Sam Darnold and backup Drew Lock resting. It didn’t turn out too well for the 22-year-old […]

It will be an early return trip to the Garden State for Aaron Rodgers as the Pittsburgh Steelers will battle the New York Jets in Week 1 on September 7. He could be serenaded by jeers when he steps on MetLife Stadium as he had a forgettable two-year stint with the Jets. It could be […]

Despite the late addition of Emma Meesseman, the New York Liberty have found themselves in a rough patch as they have lost four of their last five games. The latest one came on Saturday after bowing to the Atlanta Dream, 78-62. The difficult stretch couldn’t come at a worse time for the Liberty, with the […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington is fully aware that he barely got his feet wet in his rookie campaign last season. He knows he has to fall in line and learn from his more established teammates, including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. While Washington has the skill set to make an impact, his production is also […]

The Indiana Fever absorbed a crucial loss against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, 97-84, at Target Center amid their late push to secure a spot in the playoffs despite the extended absence of Caitlin Clark. They have now lost four of their last assignments. The Fever fell to 19-18, tied with the Golden State Valkyries […]

Even a seven-game absence due to an ankle injury didn’t affect Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier. In her return to action on Sunday, she carried the Lynx to a convincing win over the Indiana Fever, 97-84, at Target Center. Collier scored a game-high 32 points on 11-of-19 shooting from the field. She added nine rebounds, […]

Another day, another win for Novak Djokovic. The tennis icon started the US Open on a dominant note after beating Learner Tien in straight sets, 6-1, 7-6(3), 6-2, at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday. Djokovic admitted after the match that he wasn’t feeling great physically, but he still got the job done in yet another […]

A huge cloud of uncertainty is hanging over the Boston Celtics ahead of the upcoming season as superstar Jayson Tatum could sit out the entire campaign due to his Achilles injury. A notorious gym rat, the Celtics forward has been working hard in his recovery. Tatum even squeezed in a workout while attending the wedding […]

Los Angeles Laker star LeBron James was among those who closely watched the final of the FedEx Cup at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta on Sunday. When Tommy Fleetwood captured the championship with a three-stroke win, James expressed his excitement. The Lakers forward took to X to congratulate Fleetwood for finally claiming his first-ever […]

Try and try until you succeed, as the adage goes. For Tommy Fleetwood, that couldn’t be any truer. On Sunday, he finally broke his curse on the PGA Tour after topping the FedEx Cup at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Fleetwood claimed his first-ever win on the PGA Tour after finishing 18-under par with […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has found herself in a slump that she couldn’t shoot her way out of. Clark remains out indefinitely after it was recently discovered that she also suffered a bone bruise in her left ankle, aside from the groin injury she has been nursing for a month now after reaggravating it. […]

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart has always been proud of being a product of Villanova. He starred for the Wildcats for four years, winning a national title in 2016. Villanova was suddenly in the news on Thursday after rumors spread that there were active shooters at the campus and the University of Tennessee at […]

New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger would be the first to admit that he still needs to work on his game entering his sixth year in the NFL. He knows the process never ends in trying to sustain success. But of course, he needs to make the final roster first. As the Patriots wrapped up […]

Jaxson Dart is starting from scratch. After a stellar career at Ole Miss, where he got used to being the starting quarterback, he’s back trying to earn playing time on the New York Giants behind veteran star Russell Wilson. Not that he’s bothered by it. Dart helped the Giants to an unbeaten 3-0 record in […]

There’s no need for advanced analytics to conclude that the Philadelphia Eagles wouldn’t have won last year’s Super Bowl without Saquon Barkley. He turned in one of the best rushing seasons in league history in his first year in Philadelphia. He tallied career-highs across the board, including 2,005 yards, 5.8 yards per game, 345 attempts, […]

The Carolina Panthers have missed the playoffs for the last seven seasons, and at this point, they will take any help they can get to halt the frustrating skid. Fortunately for long-suffering fans, Panthers coach Dave Canales offered encouraging news about the team despite their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in their preseason meeting on […]

The Chicago Sky ended their five-game losing skid after pulling off an upset against the New York Liberty, 91-85, at Barclays Center on Thursday. The victory also snapped the Sky’s five-game losing streak to the Liberty. It was a see-saw affair for almost the entire contest, until Chicago stepped on the gas in the final […]

The New York Giants hosted the New England Patriots in the preseason on Thursday, and quarterback Jaxson Dart didn’t waste much time making his presence felt. With 13 minutes left in the first quarter, Dart fired a laser of a touchdown pass to wide receiver Gunner Olszewski for the game’s first score, 7-0. It was […]

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has made a believer out of everybody with her stellar rookie campaign. Her all-around brilliance and fearless play have NBA players also taking notice. Bueckers had herself a night on Wednesday, pouring in a career-high 44 points on a highly efficient 17-of-21 shooting, including 4-of-4 from beyond the arc, against […]

The Dallas Wings suffered a double whammy on Wednesday. Aside from losing to the Los Angeles Sparks by a solitary point, 81-80, guard JJ Quinerly suffered what appeared to be a left foot injury. Quinerly fell to the floor in the first minute of the fourth quarter and had to be helped off the court […]

Kelsey Plum deserves a cigar after hitting the walk-off game-winner in the Los Angeles Sparks’ one-point win over the Dallas Wings, 81-80, at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. Plum saved the Sparks from embarrassment after they almost blew a 15-point lead. After the Wings took the lead with only 1:03 left after Paige Bueckers hit the […]

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers woke up feeling dangerous on Wednesday, and the Los Angeles Sparks had to endure it until the very last second. Bueckers exploded for a career-high 44 points on 17-of-21 shooting from the field, including 4-of-4 from three-point distance. Her valiant effort, however, was spoiled by the Sparks, who escaped with […]

When the Dallas Wings picked Paige Bueckers as the top overall pick in this year’s draft, they knew she would be special. Now, the whole league is witnessing how the future looks for the Wings with Bueckers at the forefront. The Wings faced the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, and Bueckers went […]

Despite being on opposing teams, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lu Dort and Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin have maintained their close friendship, which was forged in their home city of Montreal, Canada. Last season, Dort and Mathurin saw their childhood dreams come true as the Thunder and Pacers battled in the NBA Finals. It was […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton is looking to solidify his position as backup to star Dak Prescott, who is expected to be fully ready for the upcoming season. Milton, however, has yet to find his footing in his first stint in Dallas. The Cowboys lost to the Baltimore Ravens, 31-13, in their preseason affair on […]

Fans of the Minnesota Lynx received good news on Wednesday after it was reported that star Napheesa Collier has been upgraded to questionable for their game against the Atlanta Dream on Thursday. The Lynx saw their seven-game winning streak get snapped on Tuesday after bowing to the New York Liberty, 85-75. It was their first […]

The Chicago Sky may be languishing at the bottom of the team standings, but Angel Reese continues to win. The release date of her first-ever signature shoe has been announced, further cementing Reese’s status as one of the most bankable stars in the WNBA. Reebok revealed on Instagram that the Angel Reese 1 will hit […]

The groups for the NBA Cup have been announced, with the New York Knicks landing in East C with the Charlotte Hornets, the Chicago Bulls, the Miami Heat, and the Milwaukee Bucks. In last year’s NBA Cup, the Knicks advanced to the quarterfinals after a 4-0 record in the preliminary stage. They, however, lost to […]

Things are looking bleak for the Dallas Wings, who have only won nine games despite the entry of rookie sensation Paige Bueckers. For what it’s worth, they pulled off an upset win over the Indiana Fever, 81-80, on Tuesday to snap a five-game losing streak. Bueckers has been productive in her maiden campaign, but the […]

Despite his exponential improvement since entering the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves remains one of the more underappreciated players in the league. He, however, would be the first one to say that he knows his worth. Reaves will become an unrestricted free agent next year, and it’s safe to assume that he will […]

During his playing days, Carmelo Anthony was known as one of the coolest players in the NBA. He rarely got rattled during high-pressure moments. But he also wasn’t afraid to rough it up against opponents, sometimes even bullying them to submission. However, when Anthony gets inducted into the Hall of Fame next month, he admitted […]

A different set of fireworks will explode in next year’s July 4 celebrations as the UFC will take over the White House. President Donald Trump and UFC chief Dana White agreed to hold a fight card as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary. As soon as Trump made the announcement last month, fans quickly […]

Although the San Francisco 49ers may be going through a challenging transition after losing 20 players in the offseason, coach Kyle Shanahan can still count on one constant: Offensive tackle Trent Williams staying in shape. Williams said he feels great entering his sixth year with the 49ers, adding that he continues to be motivated by […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy was beaming with positivity on Thursday after they wrapped up joint practice with the New England Patriots at the TCO Performance Center. He lauded his teammates for putting in the work and executing well. McCarthy went 16-of-19 during 11-on-11 scrimmages, including multiple touchdown passes, according to a report from Vikings.com’s […]

During his nearly two decades in the NBA, Shaquille O’Neal brought the pain to opposing teams. During his peak, he was the most destructive force the league has ever seen. The broken backboards could attest to that. But unbeknownst to many, O’Neal, for all his power and strength, relied a lot on painkillers during his […]

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers are eager to bounce back from their dismal stint last season, which saw them miss the playoffs despite battling in the Super Bowl just a year prior. The 49ers’ training camp in Santa Clara continues to be extra crucial, especially after losing 20 players, including nine starters, this […]

UFC president Dana White is all pumped up for UFC 319 at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday. The pay-per-view event will be headlined by the middleweight title bout between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. It will be a clash of styles between du Plessis, the reigning champion, and Chimaev, the undefeated challenger. The […]