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The Charlotte Hornets face the Orlando Magic on Thursday, and Dell Curry will have his jersey retired before the game. When asked if Curry would cry at the ceremony, Stephen Curry, son and Golden State Warriors star, revealed that if there was a prop bet, he might make a prediction, according to an article in […]

The Detroit Pistons suffered a big blow when Cade Cunningham sustained a collapsed lung and will be out for an indeterminate time. With Cunningham out, Jalen Duren must shoulder the load. He is currently the favorite on DraftKings for the Most Improved Player award. There is no timetable for Cunningham, and that means Duren will […]

It was a big day as New York Yankees’ ace Gerrit Cole made his first outing since undergoing Tommy John Surgery last season. After the game, Cole had some words to describe his performance, according to MLB.com beat writer Bryan Hoch. “I had a lot of fun out there. It was enjoyable. I just wanted […]

The Denver Nuggets fell 125-118 to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday in what was a shocking upset. After the Nuggets’ ghastly loss to the Grizzlies, there was a sentiment that the Nuggets were not NBA title contenders, according to insider Adam Mares. “This is the game that swung me. I don’t think this Nuggets team […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came away with a big win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday at the Toyota Center. LeBron James had an exceptional game, scoring 30 points on 13 of 14 shooting. He spoke after the game and showed how he felt, according to X reporter, Oh No He Didn’t. “Lebron: Look at me […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 124-116 for their seventh consecutive victory. It was also the Lakers’ second victory in three days against the Rockets, giving them the tiebreaker in the battle for the No. 3 seed. After the win over the Rockets, the Lakers now have won the tiebreaker against all their […]

Last season, Ryan Mountcastle struggled with injuries and performance issues and was one of many Baltimore Orioles who could not do much. Recently, he gave a crucial spring training update, which could give some hope, according to Orioles beat writer Jake Rill. “Ryan Mountcastle said his right hand is “all good.” He knew he was […]

Things have gone well in Santa Clara during Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency, as the San Francisco 49ers signed Mike Evans to improve their wide receiver room. They also traded for Osa Odighizuwa from the Dallas Cowboys. But there is still one thing that 49ers’ GM John Lynch has not done that fans […]

Things have not been good in South Texas this week after the Houston Rockets were demolished by the Denver Nuggets. Now, the news might be worse, as Alperen Sengun has landed on the injury report vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, putting his status in doubt. The Pelicans are visiting the Rockets, and there is a […]

When the Edmonton Oilers traded Stuart Skinner to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry, they believed they would be improving their goaltending. But that has not been the case as the Oilers’ goaltending and defense continue to struggle. A recent post by Sportsnet Stats displayed that Jarry has struggled immensely. “Tristan Jarry since his Oilers […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-4 on Thursday. But in the process, they lost Auston Matthews to a knee injury after a hit by Radko Gudas. Head coach Craig Berube called the hit by Gudas dirty while discussing the aftermath, according to a recap by the […]

When New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole missed the 2025 season because of Tommy John Surgery, there had been questions about how he would recover for 2026. As his injury recovery continues, there are reports that Cole is having great bullpen sessions, according to Jack Curry of the YES Network. “There was a vintage Gerrit […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have quietly played the best basketball of their season, winning three in a row and going 5-1 in March. Significantly, the team has relied on suffocating defense to beat teams. Coach JJ Redick has been encouraged by the Lakers’ improved defense in wins over the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves, […]

The World Baseball Classic is approaching the quarterfinals, and the Dominican Republic is in the Quarterfinals against Korea. Sandy Alcantara has made a proclamation that will make his fellow countrymen proud, according to a post by Talking Baseball. “Sandy Alcantara is willing to do whatever he’s asked for his country,” Talking Baseball posted on X. […]

There was some NBA history made the other night when Bam Adebayo exploded for 83 points. As he continues to rehab from injury, the Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton reflected on how Adebayo’s 83 point-game helped him believe in the fact that Wilt Chamberlain once had 100 points in a game. "Wilt Chamberlain 100… I ain't know […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves sustained their third consecutive loss, losing 153-128 to the Los Angeles Clippers. It was a bad night for the Wolves’ defense, as they allowed Kawhi Leonard to torch them for 45 points. Following the game, Anthony Edwards got brutally honest about Leonard and his status in the NBA. "In all honesty, Kawhi […]

Things are looking up for the Atlanta Braves, as Spencer Strider has been ramping things up as the season draws closer to starting. As he prepares for the season, he has drawn praise from a Braves coach, Jeremy Hefner, who has agreed with the notion that Strider might be a better pitcher despite the loss […]

It was not a great night in Colorado, as the Houston Rockets struggled in a 36-point loss to the Denver Nuggets. Following the 129-93 loss, Kevin Durant spoke honestly about the game and whether playing the tail end of a back-to-back played a role, according to NBA Courtside. “Kevin Durant was asked if the back-to-back played […]

The World Baseball Classic is back, and there will be a major showdown on Friday. There has been plenty of speculation about the WBC as it crept closer. It is now time to continue our World Baseball Classic odds series with a USA-Brazil prediction and pick. The Americans got incredibly close in 2023. After starting […]

It was another monster day for Victor Wembanyama after he led the San Antonio Spurs to a 121-106 win over the Detroit Pistons. Following the win, Wembanyama matched a record previously held by Nikola Jokic, according to Stat Muse. Career blocks: 573 — Wemby573 — Jokic Joker has played in 627 more games. pic.twitter.com/zpkuDio7j3 — […]

The Houston Rockets choked a critical home game against the shorthanded Golden State Warriors, losing. Now, Rockets fans are coming after coach Ime Udoka in droves after the loss, voicing their displeasure with his performance, according to several posts on X by Red Nation and Roosh. We need people in national media to start talking […]

When the Houston Astros’ Jeremy Peña suffered a finger injury, it was a major blow to the Dominican Republic, as it meant he would miss the World Baseball Classic. Now, Peña has gotten brutally honest about what it means to miss the WBC, according to a post by Astros’ beat writer Brian McTaggart. Jeremy Peña […]

It was a tough night for the Los Angeles Lakers as they lost 120-113 to the Denver Nuggets and Deandre Ayton exited with a knee injury. Before the injury, Ayton had received criticism from fans for his effort on the court. Marcus Smart discussed the criticism and talked about Ayton’s game. “I know as of […]

With the NHL trade deadline mere hours away, the Anaheim Ducks have pulled off a stunner of a deal by acquiring John Carlson from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a conditional first-round pick (2026 or 2027) and a third-round pick. Following the trade, Capitals general manager Chris Patrick gave a response to trading the […]

The Chicago Cubs will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in Spring Training. As Cubs manager Craig Counsell prepares for this battle, he will see a familiar face on the other side, as his son will be taking his first pro at-bat, according to Jesse Rogers. “Diamondbacks’ 10th-round pick Brady Counsell is on today’s game roster against […]

The Houston Astros might have to pivot to start the season after Jeremy Peña sustained an injury in the World Baseball Classic. Now, Pena is meeting with a specialist after his WBC injury, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. “Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña is set to meet with a hand specialist on Thursday afternoon […]

When the Golden State Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, it set off a storm of discussion around the league. Many questioned Steve Kerr’s ability to develop young players. Now, Kerr is firing back at fans who are critical of the Warriors’ youth development, according to a post by 95. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks stumbled again, losing 131-113 to the Atlanta Hawks at the Fiserv Forum to fall to 26-35. Giannis Antetokounmpo played well but could not help his team. After the Bucks’ loss, Antetokounmpo lamented the loss and challenged his team in the aftermath, according to a recap by Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. “I was a […]

The Charlotte Hornets demolished the Boston Celtics 118-89 at the TD Garden on Wednesday. In the process, the Hornets continued to rise, and Kon Knueppel has officially made NBA history by joining Michael Jordan in an elite club after scoring 20 points, according to Basket News. “Such a performance allowed Knueppel to tie Michael Jordan […]

When the Toronto Blue Jays signed Dylan Cease to a monster contract, it left a massive hole in the San Diego Padres’ rotation. Now, there could be issues as they head toward Opening Day with many questions about what their rotation will look like. In addition to Cease, Yu Darvish will not pitch this season, […]

Life came full circle a few weeks ago when the Detroit Tigers signed Justin Verlander to a one-year contract. After the signing, Tarik Skubal described what it meant to meet and work with Verlander, whom he idolized growing up, according to a conversation with Ben Verlander. “There’s a saying to never meet your hero. That […]

Last season, the Boston Bruins traded Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers, ending a long tenure with one of their beloved players while sitting at the bottom of the standings. Now, things have changed. The Bruins currently occupy the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, and Morgan Geekie said it will be a […]

The Buffalo Sabres have not made the playoffs since the 2010-11 season. But that could change this season, as they are currently occupying the first wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference. As the team continues to negotiate with Alex Tuch on an extension, one insider revealed the Sabres’ trade deadline plans, which could be different […]

After the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup for the second consecutive season, there were many talks of a dynasty. But after the Panthers lost Aleksander Barkov, that could have been the warning sign of what was to come. With the Cats currently eight points out of a playoff spot, goalie Sergei Bobrovsky discussed the […]

The winter has been good for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ultimately, their biggest addition was when they traded for Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals. Arenado discussed the season and the trade to the Astros that he vetoed in an article with USA Today. “Listen, I respect Houston, I respect that team and who they […]

One of the biggest signings of the winter happened when the New York Mets claimed Bo Bichette, landing him with a multi-year contract. The Philadelphia Phillies attempted to sign Bichette, but failed, leaving Alec Bohm, their current third baseman, in an awkward position. Bohm acknowledged that he was aware but did not hold any grudges, […]

Spring Training offers a new opportunity for veteran pitchers who want to prove they can still contribute to a team’s success. When Dustin May signed with the St. Louis Cardinals, that was the goal, as the veteran pitcher looks to help his new teammate. In an interview on Foul Territory, one of May’s ex-Dodgers teammates spoke highly […]

The Chicago Cubs landed Alex Bregman in free agency, making up for the loss of Kyle Tucker, and seemingly replacing one of their hitters in the lineup. And after the Cubs acquired Edward Cabrera in a trade, things look better for the rotation. But with all the moves, there are still some debates about their […]

It was a productive season for the New York Mets after they signed Bo Bichette to a contract that gives them one of the game’s best hitters. Then, the Mets traded for Freddy Peralta to bolster their rotation. Things look good for the team in Queens as Opening Day creeps closer, with many believing they […]