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For some reason, Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey and legendary swimmer Michael Phelps are both in this story. As the Ravens go deeper into training camp, Humphrey will continue to be a key cog in the team’s defensive schemes. He is coming off another strong campaign, making it to his fourth Pro Bowl. His man-to-man […]

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis is going through a difficult stretch in his young career after it was recently announced that he will miss the upcoming season due to a shoulder injury. Before the setback, it also seemed that he would lose his starting spot to top overall pick Cam Ward. Levis suffered the injury […]

The last time the Charlotte Hornets won a series in the playoffs, LaMelo Ball was only a year old, while Brandon Miller wasn’t even born yet. The Hornets beat the Orlando Magic in the first round in 2002 before succumbing to the New Jersey Nets in the conference semifinals. Since then, the franchise has only […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has himself a new target in the form of wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who joined the team via free agency this offseason. Jackson has always delighted in connecting with his teammates on the field, and Hopkins will likely benefit from that. With the Ravens deep into training camp, the chemistry […]

An employee of the NFL was left seriously injured after a shooting occurred in New York  City on Monday, according to league commissioner Roger Goodell. ESPN reported that Goodell sent a memo to relay the unfortunate news. The incident happened at a midtown building in Manhattan, which houses the NFL’s offices and several financial companies. […]

Unlike most teams, the Los Angeles Lakers haven’t made huge splashes this offseason. At least not yet. The addition of Deandre Ayton didn’t exactly strike fear into opponents’ hearts. But what probably did was the Lakers’ most important move this summer: The body overhaul of Luka Doncic. When he was traded to the Lakers last […]

The baseball world received unfortunate news on Monday after the Chicago Cubs announced the death of Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg. He was 65 years old. Last year, Sandberg revealed that he was battling prostate cancer. After showing signs of healing, the fatal disease worsened and spread to other organs in December. He […]

It’s no secret that Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton have developed a close friendship over the years. They have been spotted hanging out at various sports events, along with their respective partners. There is a certain kinship between Clark and Haliburton. Aside from both starring in Indiana, they played […]

Fifth-year safety Jason Pinnock did not hide his excitement when he was signed by the San Francisco 49ers to a one-year deal in free agency in March. He expressed his eagerness to work with his new squad and build on his breakout campaign last season. The 49ers may have had a forgettable campaign last year, […]

The learning curve is high for New York Giants rookie Jaxson Dart, and he is making the most out of his first training camp. It helps a lot that he is surrounded by established teammates, including fellow quarterback Jameis Winston. On Sunday, Dart had ample time on the field to strut his stuff. He led […]

The Charlotte Hornets recently made history by winning their first-ever title in the NBA Summer League, but somehow, it is the fiery story involving star LaMelo Ball that has gotten more attention. In fact, it has been tattooed on everyone’s mind. With that lame pun out of the way, a tattoo artist based in California […]

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is a man of many talents. Aside from dancing, podcasting, and hosting Saturday Night Live, he can act as well, apparently. Kelce has a small role in the recently released “Happy Gilmore 2,” which is headlined by Adam Sandler. But before it premiered on Netflix, Kelce held an […]

Before he led the Indiana Pacers with his unique playing style, Tyrese Haliburton starred at Iowa State. As a freshman, he helped the Cyclones reach the NCAA Tournament as a sixth seed in 2019. They, however, got upset by 11th seed Ohio State in the first round. It was Haliburton’s lone appearance in March Madness. […]

At this point, it’s impossible to ignore the impact of Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese since she entered the WNBA in 2024. Even a rap icon like Ice Cube has recognized Reese’s talent, which, along with her personality, has made her one of the most popular players in the league. Following her rookie campaign, which […]

They’re the duo we thought we didn’t need. Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen recently hit each other up via video call to talk about the NBA. Leonard will visit China this offseason, and it’s only apt that he gets to chat with the Shandong-born Yang prior to […]

Natasha Howard played a pivotal role in the Indiana Fever’s win over the Las Vegas Aces, 80-70, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday. The hard-nosed forward set the tone for the Fever on defense, as they held their opponent below 80 points for the third time in four outings. Howard finished with a double-double of 18 […]

Aaron Rodgers will probably remember his first training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers. All because of Patrick Queen. On Thursday, Rodgers had his first practice with his new team at Saint Vincent College in Pittsburgh. His first pass, however, was intercepted by Queen. The 41-year-old quarterback didn’t make a big deal out of it, chuckling that […]

San Francisco 49ers star Trent Williams is entering his 15th season with the same fervor and fire that have made him one of the best offensive tackles in NFL history. By the looks of it, he has zero plans of slowing down anytime soon. At 37 years old, it’s plausible—even logical—to think that Williams might […]

It’s almost impossible not to cheer for Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams these days. Last year, Williams tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee during training camp, which abruptly ended his season. On Tuesday, he said he was brought to tears when he returned to the field. Williams was in full strength […]

Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird must be happy that the team bounced back in a huge way from its previous loss. The Storm destroyed the Chicago Sky, 95-57, at the Wintrust Arena on Thursday. They started out firing on all cylinders in the opening quarter and never looked back. The Storm were coming off an […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is expected to sit out the entire 2025-26 season due to his Achilles injury. While he is out of commission, his primary role will be to mentor his younger teammates, including rookie Yang Hansen. The 20-year-old center from China impressed in the NBA Summer League, showing off his versatility, […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy made history last season despite not playing a single game. The distinction, however, is not something to shout about. He became the first-ever quarterback drafted in the first round during the common draft era (1967) to sit out his rookie season due to an injury. Now, all eyes will be […]

Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson will enter his eighth season with a renewed sense of purpose. But while he remains one of the best players in the NFL, the criticisms about his inability to advance to the Super Bowl continue to spread. With the new season on the horizon, Jackson pointed out a fact that […]

Fans of the Green Bay Packers had high hopes for Jordan Love when the team drafted him as the 26th overall pick in 2020, envisioning him as the successor to Aaron Rodgers. Love, however, has yet to fully live up to his potential. But all signs point to a breakout campaign for the 26-year-old quarterback […]

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had a stellar rookie campaign last season, and he is keen on producing even better numbers now that he has gotten his feet wet in the NFL. But as the Broncos started training camp, he will be the first to say that he has to iron out several facets of […]

The Dallas Cowboys opened their training camp on Wednesday, with wide receiver George Pickens feeling right at home. The team’s new addition said his fellow pass-catcher CeeDee Lamb made the transition easier by welcoming him with open arms. While Lamb could’ve easily given Pickens the cold shoulder since they play the same position and could […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving hopped on his Twitch channel on Tuesday and opened up about different topics, including his controversial stint with the Brooklyn Nets. The team had high hopes after forming the starry trio of Irving, Kevin Durant, and James Harden, but in the end, the high-profile experiment did not work. Riddled by […]

After a tumultuous two-year stint with the New York Jets, veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers is now looking for a better finish with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In what could very well be his final season, Rodgers wants a nicer view when he rides off into the sunset. At 41, Rodgers is clearly past his prime. Still, […]

While it’s the offseason for the New York Knicks, guard Josh Hart has a lot of free time to do anything. That includes loitering on social media and seeing a glorious video of Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Kike Hernandez. The Dodgers faced the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. With the summer heat […]

If there is one player who is excited for the joint practice between the Las Vegas Raiders and the San Francisco 49ers on August 14, it’s Maxx Crosby. The Raiders defensive end is one of the league’s most competitive players, so even if it is still a few weeks away, he is already fired up. […]

How old were you when Lob City of the Los Angeles Clippers was a thing? Now, the bona fide leader of Lob City is back with the Clippers after the team confirmed the signing of Chris Paul via free agency on Monday. He will enter his 21st season in the NBA, which will be pretty […]

Even a wedding could not stop Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum from putting in the work. Tatum is widely known in the NBA as one of the hardest-working players. His life has always revolved around basketball. His passion has fueled him to become the Celtics’ cornerstone, leading them to the championship in 2024. But he […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have only made the playoffs once since the franchise’s transfer from Oakland in 2020. It has been a bleak five-year stretch for the Raiders, who finished last season with an abysmal 4-12 record. Still, coach Pete Carroll is optimistic—defiant, even—ahead of his first tenure in Las Vegas. As the Raiders started […]

Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill did not hide his displeasure with the team after their subpar performance last season. They finished with an 8-9 record and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the sixth time in eight seasons. Hill, who has never been afraid to speak his mind, indicated that he wanted to leave […]

The New Orleans Saints lost a key piece to their roster after veteran safety Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement on Tuesday. The 33-year-old Mathieu did not expound on his decision in his post on Instagram. Instead, he expressed his gratitude to everyone who played a part in his 12-year journey in the NFL. “You gave […]

The New Orleans Saints did not waste any time in finding a possible replacement for star safety Tyrann Mathieu after he announced his retirement on Tuesday. The 33-year-old Mathieu took to Instagram to share his decision, ending an illustrious 12-year career. “As I hang up my cleats, I’m filled with gratitude as I close this […]

The Indiana Fever are facing a tough road ahead as they play without superstar Caitlin Clark, who’s once again sidelined after reaggravating her groin injury. Clark’s absence couldn’t come at a worse time for the Fever. They are aiming to go on a surge after the All-Star break following their mediocre performance in the first […]

While it was Scottie Scheffler who won The Open Championship, Rory McIlroy didn’t come home empty-handed. Particularly when it comes to gaining more respect from fans. It would have been a fairytale ending had McIlroy captured the title at Royal Portrush in his home country of Northern Ireland on Sunday. Just imagine the magnitude of […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will start training camp without wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. Godwin dislocated his left ankle in Week 7 versus the Baltimore Ravens. He underwent surgery, forcing him to sit out the remainder of the season. It remains unclear when he can return to […]