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The NBA Summer League did not disappoint once again in 2023, with the tournament set to conclude on Monday night as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets go head-to-head at the Thomas & Mack Center. Both teams come into this contest unbeaten with 5-0 records and have truly looked spectacular. The Cavs took down the […]

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr is running away with the 2023 NL MVP but don’t tell that to Mookie Betts. In fact, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has seen a different energy from Betts this season and believes he’s actually trying to win that prestigious MVP award. Via Jack Harris: “Dave Roberts said […]

Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes was No. 2 on ESPN’s QB rankings in 2022 but this season, he’s back at No. 1 heading into the 2023 campaign. I mean, it does make sense. Mahomes led his team to a Super Bowl title in February and is arguably the face of the NFL. But according […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up yet another top prospect to the Majors. Manager Derek Shelton revealed Saturday that No.4 prospect Quinn Priester is coming up to the big leagues to make his MLB debut on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians. The Bucs even dropped an epic video to announce Priester’s arrival: Get ready 👀 […]

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado might be having a down year, but he just reached an impressive career milestone. The third baseman cranked his 300th home run Saturday and it came in style, putting the Padres up 4-3 against the Philadelphia Phillies. Take a look at this absolute moonshot, via MLB: No. 300 for […]

The Lionel Messi era in the MLS is about to begin as his debut with Inter Miami is set for Friday, July 21st against Mexican outfit Cruz Azul. And while it was already confirmed last month that he’s taking his talents across the pond, the club hasn’t officially announced the signing until Saturday with an […]

Saturday marked the third Major final that Ons Jabeur has been in but unfortunately, it ended in defeat once again. The Tunisian lost in straight sets to unseeded Marketa Vondrousova, 6-4, 6-4. Remember, she also fell to Elena Rybakina in the 2022 Wimbledon final as well. Following the match, Jabeur couldn’t help but shed some […]

A year ago, Marketa Vondrousova was watching Wimbledon as a spectator as she recovered from an injury. Fast forward to Saturday and the Czech Republic native is a champion at the All-England Club. Talk about a full-circle moment. Vondrousova, who made a Cinderella run all the way to the final, rode the momentum against Ons […]

The 2023 MLB Trade Deadline is quickly approaching, with some teams looking to be buyers, while others will be sellers. The Toronto Blue Jays are one who should be looking to bolster their roster, specifically when it comes to their pitching staff. The Jays currently sit in an American League Wild Card spot at the […]

It’s been well over a month since New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge slammed into the wall at Dodger Stadium and broke his toe and while there is still no timetable for return, he took a step in the right direction Friday. Prior to the beginning of a three-game set with the Colorado Rockies, Judge […]

It’s been over two weeks since Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden requested a trade after opting into his $35.6 million player option. The Sixers are very aware that The Beard wants out, but it appears there’s been little progression in any deal getting done. Speaking Friday about the Harden situation, Woj explained how Daryl Morey’s […]

Sometimes the Home Run Derby can mess up a player’s swing but if you’re asking Vladimir Guerrero Jr, who won the festivities in Seattle, it likely helped him. While the Toronto Blue Jays star had a quiet first half with just 13 homers, Vladdy erupted at the derby and hit a total of 72 bombs […]

The Atlanta Braves are absolutely rolling heading into the second half and own the best record in baseball at 60-29. But, they will continue to be without a pair of key relievers. Veteran righty Jesse Chavez, who has been out since mid-June after taking a liner off his shin from Miguel Cabrera, threw long toss […]

The Atlanta Falcons hit the jackpot in the 2023 NFL Draft, selecting Texas star running back Bijan Robinson. And while success at the college level doesn’t always translate to the pros, all signs point to Robinson wreaking havoc in the league. Robinson immediately asked GM Terry Fontenot for the phone numbers of the Falcons’ offensive […]

The Atlanta Braves are the best ball club in baseball heading into the second half and although their lineup is absolutely stacked already, the team has added a potential depth piece from the Giants. Outfielder Dalton Guthrie has been claimed off waivers from San Francisco and will head to Triple-A Gwinnett. Guthrie was actually with […]

The Houston Astros are finally getting healthy. Both Yordan Alvarez and Jose Urquidy are set to begin rehab assignments at AAA Sugar Land Friday, as reported by Steve Schaeffer of The Houston Chronicle. Alvarez was actually in Seattle for the All-Star Game after being selected for the American League team, but the slugger hasn’t suited […]

The Buffalo Bills failed to live up to expectations in the 2022 NFL Playoffs, losing in the divisional round to Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 27-10. And while left tackle Dion Dawkins isn’t trying to make excuses, he recently spoke on the weird vibe in that game after the Damar […]

With the NBA season still many months away, it’s a perfect time to bet on some futures. While putting money down on the 2024 championship winner is usually the most popular, betting on specific awards is also a solid choice to cash in next year. When it comes to the Most Improved Player of the […]

Philadelphia Phillies stud Nick Castellanos is more well-known for his offense rather than his defense, but you can’t say he’s not versatile. For the first time in Castellanos’ career Monday, he played center field. The best part? It literally came at the 2023 MLB All-Star Game. While no fly balls came his way, the slugger […]

It’s been over three years since Dion Waiters last stepped on an NBA court and that absence from the game he loves has deeply affected his day-to-day life. After holding a private workout with NBA scouts in hopes of a return to the Association, Waiters sat down with Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report and revealed […]

Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur is through to the semifinals of Wimbledon after getting revenge on last year’s winner, Elena Rybakina 6(5)-7, 6-4, 6-1 on Wednesday, who she lost to in last year’s final. After the huge victory, Jabeur revealed the key to her storming back and winning two straight sets after dropping the first […]

Lionel Messi is set to make his MLS debut later this month after choosing Inter Miami over a Barcelona reunion. President Joan Laporta recently spoke on the club legend deciding to take his talents across the pond instead of return to where it all started, making it clear Barca is happy for the Argentine and […]

The Toronto Raptors signed guard Dennis Schroder to a two-year $26 million deal in free agency to be Fred VanVleet’s replacement. That means the German is in Vegas right now taking in some Summer League action and meeting his teammates, including OG Anunoby. In case you don’t remember, Schroder and Anunoby got into quite an […]

The 2023 WNBA All-Star Game will be missing one of the best players in the league. Washington Mystics veteran Elena Delle Donne is out for the festivities in Las Vegas after re-aggravating an ankle injury in a loss to the Connecticut Sun over the weekend. The team has announced she will be out for two […]

It’s no secret that Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Burrow have wonderful chemistry. I mean, they starred together at LSU before both getting drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals, where the duo has turned into one of the best QB-WR combos in the NFL. Speaking earlier this week in an interview with Kameron Hay of Complex, Burrow […]

The 2023-24 NBA season is still a few months away, but it’s never too early to bet on some futures. The latest NBA odds courtesy of BetOnline have the Boston Celtics as the favorite to win the first edition of the In-Season Tournament in Vegas, while Damian Lillard, who is likely to be moved this […]

The trade rumors continue to swirl around Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam. The Atlanta Hawks have been in contact with the Raps in regard to a potential deal for the Cameroonian, but it appears another team has also entered the fray: The Indiana Pacers. The Pacers have reportedly reached out to Toronto, who continues to […]

Victor Wembanyama has seen his time in the NBA Summer League come to a close. The San Antonio Spurs have decided to shut down the first overall pick for the remainder of the tournament in Las Vegas after two games played. Via Mike Finger: “Can report Victor Wembanyama is now 100% finished with summer league, […]

The New York Yankees made a big change on Sunday, firing hitting coach Dillon Lawson amid the team’s offensive struggles with Aaron Judge still on the shelf. Well, it didn’t take them long to find a replacement. The Bronx Bombers are hiring former three-time All-Star Sean Casey. Via Ken Rosenthal: “Sean Casey will indeed be […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had the 36th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft on Sunday and they actually surprised many, taking 18-year-old high school outfielder Kendall George. While George did believe he’d be taken by the organization, he didn’t expect it to be so early. Via The LA Times: “I was always going to […]

With the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup rapidly approaching, the USWNT will be looking to win its third title. Back in 2019, Megan Rapinoe, who just announced she would retire at the end of the NWSL season, made it abundantly clear that she will not go to the White House to visit then-President Donald Trump. […]

Emma Raducanu has struggled to find her previous brilliance from the 2021 US Open where she won the entire tournament as a qualifier. But while she’s inconsistent and rather injury-prone since Flushing Meadows, that performance in the Big Apple has earned her a ton of money. The Brit is currently sidelined with a wrist problem […]

The 2023 WNBA All-Star Game Draft took place on Saturday, with New York Liberty veteran Breanna Stewart and Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson serving as team captains. Wilson was awarded the first pick after earning the most fan votes and she stayed loyal to her squad, selecting WNBA Finals MVP Chelsea Gray. As for […]

It’s no secret that New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has ridiculous power and he proved just that on Saturday with an absolute bomb off Chicago Cubs left Drew Smyly. On a 1-0 count, Stanton smoked Smyly’s 93 mph sinker a whopping 447 feet. Via Talkin’ Baseball: 118.1 MPH MOONSHOT from Giancarlo Stanton! pic.twitter.com/84FVpuUozZ — […]

The transfer rumors are swirling on a weekly basis around Kylian Mbappe after the Frenchman revealed he won’t sign a new deal with PSG next summer. That means the club is looking to sell him before the transfer window closes in order to steer clear from Mbappe leaving on a free transfer in 2024. Well, […]

The David de Gea era is over at Old Trafford. The Spanish goalkeeper, who has been with Manchester United for 12 seasons after Sir Alex Ferguson signed him in 2011, is leaving the club immediately, per Fabrizio Romano. “BREAKING: David de Gea leaves Manchester United, it’s over.” de Gea also posted on social media with […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are already without Shane McClanahan and Drew Rasmussen. To make matters worse, Tyler Glasnow left Friday’s start against the Atlanta Braves with an apparent injury. However, as Marc Topkin reported, it was just hand and leg cramps that forced the right-hander to exit with two outs in the sixth inning: “Cash […]

The Colorado football program continues to benefit from Deion Sanders’ arrival as the new head coach. Aside from a plethora of new recruits, the Buffaloes are set to lure in a proven NFL coach by the name of Pat Shurmur. Via Carl Reed Jr: “Veteran NFL Coach Pat Shurmur has been on Campus at Colorado […]

Welcome to the Association, Victor Wembanyama. the San Antonio Spurs’ first overall pick in last month’s draft is in the midst of his NBA Summer League debut and it didn’t take long for the big man to do what he does best: Score the rock. Via ClutchPoints: Victor Wembanyama’s first bucket is an and-1 as […]