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Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray hasn’t played in an NBA game since the 2020-21 season after tearing his ACL. But, the comeback is officially going to start. While Down Under in Australia, Murray told the media that he plans to return to the court in preseason action for the Nuggets, paving the way for […]

The Boston Celtics are reportedly seen as the “unofficial frontrunner” for Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, but it appears there has been little traction in trade talks. Per Adam Hisselbach of the Boston Globe, there “have not even been any real discussions of substance” between the Nets and Celtics for a Kevin Durant blockbuster deal, […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant still wants a trade. There are a number of teams interested in trying to acquire the future Hall of Famer, including the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, and Philadelphia 76ers. The New Orleans Pelicans? They could be suitors too. But, the club is unwilling to include Brandon Ingram, which […]

Boston Red Sox legend Jason Varitek is one of the greatest catchers in franchise history. He also still has lots of fans wearing his jerseys apparently. Varitek’s wife Catherine took a video of her husband walking up to a fan wearing a Varitek Red Sox shirt, asking him for directions at a local family park […]

Following weeks of silence on the Donovan Mitchell trade front, the New York Knicks and Utah Jazz have started to re-engage in talks around the star guard, per Shams Charania. But, they’re still no closer to an actual deal: After several weeks of no conversations, the Knicks and Jazz recently re-engaged in trade talks centered […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith has always been a supporter of Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. Stephen. A even thinks if KD stays put, he, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons could potentially be the best team in the East in 2022-23. But, he’s also downright disappointed in Durant for asking for a trade in the […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes are expected to be a contender in 2022 with quarterback CJ Stroud leading the way. However, they were dealt a brutal offensive blow on Tuesday as it was announced redshirt freshman running back Evan Pryor will miss the entire season with a knee injury he sustained in training camp, per Austin […]

Liverpool dropped points once again on Monday, playing to a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace, their second consecutive stalemate. In the process, summer signing Darwin Nunez was sent off in the 57th minute after losing his cool and headbutting Eagles defender Joachim Andersen. Liverpool fans let their emotions get the best of him and sent […]

Manchester United are in absolute shambles after two straight defeats to begin their Premier League campaign. It also doesn’t help that Cristiano Ronaldo still wants to leave in search of Champions League football. The striker was visibly frustrated after Saturday’s 4-0 loss to Brentford, storming off the field and not even shaking Erik ten Hag’s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were dealt a pair of brutal injuries this week that will affect them for the entire 2022 season. Per Dale Lolley, wideout Anthony Miller and safety Karl Joseph are heading to injured reserve. The injuries for Karl Joseph (ankle) and Anthony Miller (shoulder) are season-ending. Tough break for Miller, who was on […]

LeBron James’ son Bronny James broke the internet on Monday after putting his opponent on a poster with a massive dunk during a game in Europe. The King was loving it, while Skip Bayless, who is known as a LeBron hater, was criticized heavily for this tweet that absolutely blew up: Hey, Bronny … impressive. […]

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is still sidelined with a thumb injury. But, it appears he’s not too far from a return. Harper took batting practice at Citizens Bank Park on Monday for the first time since going on the shelf as he revealed on Instagram. Via Alex Coffey: From Bryce Harper’s Instagram 👀 pic.twitter.com/d3nZoADHY6 […]

Chicago Bears star linebacker Roquan Smith is yet to receive a new contract from the organization, which has resulted in him asking for a trade. But, things took a very weird turn a few days ago when someone began calling teams to inquire about their interest in Smith. Problem is, this unknown man isn’t an […]

September 10th will be a special day for San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili, who will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. On Monday, it was announced that one of his best friends and former teammates is set to present him in fellow Spurs icon Tim Duncan. Via Marc Stein: The […]

The Texas Rangers spent in the ballpark of $500 million on the acquisitions of Marcus Semien and Corey Seager, but it hasn’t helped them one bit. Amid their brutal 51-63 campaign, the team has decided to fire manager Chris Woodward. Via Bob Nightengale: The Texas #Rangers have fired manager Chris Woodward, per @Evan_P_Grant — Bob […]

Liz Cambage shockingly quit the Los Angeles Sparks last month and shortly after, the two sides agreed on a contract divorce. On Monday, she penned a heartfelt apology to the organization and announced that she will be stepping away from the WNBA for the time being. “Playing for the Sparks was a dream come true […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons hasn’t played an NBA game since the summer of 2020 when he absolutely collapsed in the playoffs for the Philadelphia 76ers. But, it appears he’s finally ready to suit up and make an impact. Stephen A. Smith, who just returned to First Take, revealed he recently ran into Simmons, who […]

Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter saw their relationship deteriorate while on the New York Yankees together after A-Rod made some derogatory comments about the shortstop in 2001. After years of not speaking, it appears the two have finally squashed their beef. On Sunday night, the legends hashed it out on the “Kay-Rod Cast” and essentially […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant still wants out. But, the organization doesn’t feel pressured the least to actually trade the future Hall of Famer anytime soon. Earlier this month, KD met with Joe Tsai and gave him an ultimatum. Fire Steve Nash and Sean Marks or find a trade. He was clearly trying to force […]

The Kansas City Chiefs may have lost their preseason opener to the Chicago Bears, but we got a first-hand look at what the offense could look like in 2022 without Tyreek Hill, who was traded to the Miami Dolphins this offseason. Patrick Mahomes had six completions in his brief time in the game and all […]

Manchester United is in absolute shambles right now after starting off the 2022-23 Premier League campaign with two defeats. It also doesn’t help that Cristiano Ronaldo remains adamant about a move away from Old Trafford. Rumors on Sunday surfaced stating the club could look to terminate the striker’s contract due to his negative attitude in […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry made headlines during the NBA Playoffs after his “night night” celebration against the Dallas Mavericks after sticking a dagger in them. That move has been used by numerous athletes ever since, but mostly in the WNBA. Sabrina Ionescu and Skylar Diggins-Smith are just a couple of players to do […]

There are very high expectations for the Denver Broncos in 2022 after swinging a blockbuster trade for Russell Wilson in the offseason. The journey officially begins on Saturday night in their preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys, but Wilson will not suit up. Via Mike Klis: Might have one or two starters play tonight but […]

Things went from bad to worse for Manchester United on Saturday. After losing 2-1 to Brighton in the Premier League opener last weekend, Erik ten Hag’s side were absolutely embarrassed in London, suffering a devastating 4-0 defeat to Brentford, who just came up to the top flight last term. United fans are livid over the […]

The Kevin Durant trade saga seems to be reaching a boiling point after he gave the Brooklyn Nets an ultimatum of either firing Sean Marks and Steve Nash or moving him elsewhere. By no surprise, Joe Tsai is committed to his GM and coach.  For now, there is no serious traction in trade talks for […]

The NBA announced its opening night on Saturday and it will be on October 18th with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers visiting the defending champion, Golden State Warriors. They will also be given their title rings prior to tip-off. Via Shams Charania: Scheduled for the NBA’s 2022-23 opening night and ring ceremony on […]

Cristiano Ronaldo is still keen on a move away from Manchester United, but he’ll be pleased to about his role in the squad on Saturday against Brentford. After coming on as a second-half substitute last weekend in a brutal 2-1 defeat to Brentford, boss Erik ten Hag has put Ronaldo back in the starting XI […]

2022 is evidently a make-or-break season for New York Giants QB Daniel Jones. It’s the final year of his rookie contract and potentially the last time for him to prove he’s capable of being a starting quarterback at the NFL level. Well, there is one man who fully believes Jones will get it done this […]

One of the greatest to ever do it on the ATP stage will hang them up for good after the US Open as Serena Williams announced her retirement from tennis earlier this week. It’s not exactly a huge surprise given her downward spiral in quality over the last few years. It’s clear Serena isn’t the […]

It’s no secret the Dallas Cowboys wide receiver room is not in good shape right now. James Washington is out with a foot injury, while Michael Gallup is still recovering from a torn ACL. Could Antonio Brown be a worthy free agent acquisition? He certainly seems to think so. TMZ Sports caught up with AB […]

The Chicago White Sox are still in reach of both the AL Central title and a Wild Card spot. However, they were handed a concerning injury on Friday night as star Luis Robert sprained his left wrist. Thankfully, his X-rays came back negative and he’s just listed as day-to-day for now. Luis Robert left the […]

If you didn’t already know, the NBA is extremely popular across the entire globe. Out of all the US-based professional sports league, they’re the top dog. Here’s proof. Per Basketball News, the NBA has just surpassed 70 million followers on Instagram, more than the MLB, NHL, and NFL combined, making the league a top-10 followed […]

The San Francisco 49ers will be without their first-string running back in preseason action as Elijah Mitchell has suffered a hamstring injury. But, fans don’t need to worry quite yet. Per Adam Schefter, he’s expected to be ready for Week 1 against the Chicago Bears on September 11th. 49ers’ RB Elijah Mitchell is nursing a […]

The New York Jets began their preseason on Friday night against the Philadelphia Eagles and before the second quarter rolled around, quarterback Zach Wilson is already hurt. Wilson scrambled into the backfield on 1st and 10 and decided to run the football, eventually pulling up with a lower-body injury on a non-contact play. Take a […]

The Houston Astros are one of the best teams in baseball, but they were recently dealt a brutal blow as outfielder Michael Brantley, one of their best hitters, underwent shoulder surgery and is expected to be out for the rest of the year. GM James Click revealed exactly what the team will be missing with […]

Lionel Messi has been a mainstay in the consideration for the Ballon d’Or every single year for a long time now, but that will not be the case in 2022. For the first time since 2005, the PSG star has been left off the shortlist for the prestigious French Football award, which honors the best […]

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr has yet to play a single inning this season due to injury and it looks like he will be out for the rest of 2022. Per Jeff Passan and Mark Feinsand, Tatis Jr has broken the MLB’s PED drug policy and is facing an 80-game suspension: BREAKING: Padres […]

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown has been a key piece for this organization and was crucial in their NBA Finals run a few months ago. But, he’s still found his name in trade rumors recently as the C’s explore the idea of potentially trading for Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, who is adamant about wanting […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were dealt a brutal blow last Friday as they placed veteran lefty Clayton Kershaw on the 15-day IL with back pain after he left his latest start early. While it’s unknown when exactly he could be back at this point, Kershaw is very confident he’ll have enough time to get ready […]