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For a guy who’s played just one NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Austin Reaves has had a couple of rather interesting nicknames bestowed upon him already. He’s been called AR-15, which is just his initials matched up with his jersey number. The Lakers youngster has since begged off from the name given its shared […]

Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals recently made headlines over a controversial clause initially stipulated within his $230.5 million contract. Murray was designated to spend at least four hours per week studying game film, which many saw as a knock on the quarterback and his love for video games. The man loves football, but he […]

Based on the buzz surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers at training camp, it looks like the starting quarterback job is Mitchell Trubisky’s to lose. While he has a stronghold on the title for now, Kenny Pickett supporters are probably foaming at the mouth over Trubisky’s poor showing on at least one drill at camp. The famed […]

There’s been an outpouring of messages and praise mourning the death of Los Angeles Dodgers legend Vin Scully. Just as widespread have been the stories of Scully as a sportscaster and a master of his craft that have resurfaced on social media. Two of his most memorable in the recent past both came during the […]

The Detroit Lions were dealt a serious injury scare to one of their offensive weapons in wide receiver Quintez Cephus on Tuesday. But from the early reports, it looks like the team may have managed to dodge a serious bullet. Cephus was able to complete a difficult catch, connecting with quarterback Jared Goff to win […]

Jaden Ivey represents the future of Detroit Pistons basketball. After a dazzling taste of what he brings to the table during NBA Summer League, he’ll be one of the pillars carrying the franchise towards a new era. But once upon a time, he was just a little kid getting cooked by WNBA superstar Skylar Diggins-Smith. […]

The passing of Los Angeles Dodgers icon Vin Scully has been the big news in the MLB, with several big names in his industry today paying tribute to the career and person that he was. His impact clearly transcended that of his own sport, with LeBron James himself honoring the man who’s long been in […]

Vin Scully, the iconic voice behind Los Angeles Dodgers for decades, passed away at the age of 94. His death has shined the spotlight on what a legendary career he’s had and the impact he’s made on so many people not just within the Dodgers organization and its fans, but across the entire MLB. First […]

Stephen Curry his risen atop the NBA hierarchy once again after a championship season in 2021-22 with the Golden State Warriors. That’s why the latest take from Kevin Durant’s ex-teammate Mike James is sure to ruffle some feathers. In a recent appearance on the Players Choice podcast, Mike James was asked to list his top five […]

It’s been a good offseason to be a wide receiver in 2022, with teams coughing up the big bucks to lock up their guys throughout the past couple of months. Add AJ Brown to that tally. After the Tennessee Titans traded him to the Philadelphia Eagles, he signed a four-year, $100 million deal to catch […]

The Seattle Mariners are on the verge of ending a historically long playoff drought as the franchise looks to be headed in the right direction. Potentially adding Juan Soto to that equation couldn’t possibly hurt. But despite being included among the list of teams pursuing the Washington Nationals superstar, it looks like the Mariners may […]

The Los Angeles Rams acquired a pair of studs in edge rusher Von Miller and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in the middle of what turned out to be their Super Bowl-winning season. Looks like the Buffalo Bills may position themselves to try and channel that same magic. The Bills already have one half of […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of the teams considered to be eyeing a big splash ahead of the MLB trade deadline. They’ve been linked to Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto and a potential move to shore up their rotation with standout right-hander Frankie Montas of the Oakland Athletics. But the Cardinals aren’t putting […]

Every NBA team, no matter the expectations coming into the new season, makes a handful of roster moves, coaching staff adjustments, and personnel changes here and there. In all fairness to the Washington Wizards front office, they did manage to pull off a handful of small, savvy moves this offseason. But that doesn’t save them […]

The Los Angeles Rams ended up as the last team standing last season. While the players, fans, and front office alike were all able to celebrate planting their flag on the NFL mountaintop, it didn’t take long before jubilation turned into pondering about the state of the team the following season. Arguably the two most […]

Donovan Mitchell has been one of the marquee names to watch in an NBA offseason that’s been rife with rumors about All-Stars changing teams. The Utah Jazz guard has drawn particular interest in his hometown team – the New York Knicks. But Knicks fans may want to look away from his latest social media appearance […]

The Boston Red Sox are one of the most mystifying teams heading into the 2022 MLB trade deadline. The team is still within striking distance of contending for a postseason spot. But after their huge fall from grace in the past few weeks highlighted by a historically terrible stretch of losses that crushed morale. That’s […]

The Seattle Seahawks have finally come to terms with their star wide receiver DK Metcalf, locking him up with a 3-year, $72 million extension. While the money and years aren’t completely shocking, there’s some nuance that went into the negotiations between both sides once you go deeper into the structure of the deal. NFL analyst […]

There’s no replacing Michael Jordan in Chicago. But for a brief spell during the Bulls’ 2021-22 campaign, DeMar DeRozan was seemingly pulling off an impressive impersonation of His Airness at the United Center. DeRozan was the toast of the NBA for a stretch of a few weeks last season, hitting his stride in February when […]

Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo has a lot to prove this season. He was spotted with the man who arguably has the biggest chip on his shoulder coming into the new campaign in Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Lakers. After signs of life during the Heat’s most recent playoff run, Oladipo signed back on […]

The Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees have come to an agreement, sending away outfielder Andrew Benintendi in exchange for three prospects. The Royals are receiving three pitching prospects in left-hander T.J. Sikkema and right-handers Chandler Champlain and Beck Way. According to ESPN insider Jeff Passan, it’s the righty Beck Way that’s considered by […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to succumb to a sizable drop-off at wide receiver with the departure of Tyreek Hill. The challenge comes both for quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the wideout room to minimize any dips and possibly make it seem like Cheetah never left. One promising addition that could become a huge boon […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are finally seeing some of the theoretical pieces of their lengthy rebuild come to life. What started as a journey with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a thousand first-round picks has now yielded pieces that could form an exciting core. Alongside SGA, they’ve added dynamic, positionless talents in the jumbo sized point guard […]

It’s been months since the fateful day that shook up Brittney Griner’s life, leading to her highly-publicized arrest in Russia. While the judicial system is – as it is anywhere in the world – a slow-moving entity, the day in question back on February 17 went by fast for Griner, who dealt with a whirlwind […]

Jerry Jones has never been one to avert headlines for too long. The longtime Dallas Cowboys owner once again drew attention for the wrong reason as he was under fire for using a derogatory term for little people as he referenced a former team executive. He gave a formal apology on Tuesday, via Michael David […]

The subway series got off to an exciting start on Tuesday as Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo, Starling Marte, and Eduardo Escober all hit first-inning home runs. Who better to throw out the very first pitch than a man who won a World Series on both the New York Mets and Yankees in Darryl Strawberry. Check […]

Tuesday wasn’t the best of nights for Carlos Rodon. The San Francisco Giants pitcher was named an All-Star this season for the second straight campaign but didn’t look the part, both on and off the mount against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Rodon gave up five earned runs against the D-Backs, both coming on two-out home runs […]

The rumors pegging Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell as the future of the Knicks have been endless this offseason. One large component is his true affinity to the area as a New York native. Spida showcased that further as he touted his side in the Mets-Yankees subways series going on this week. Donovan Mitchell, an […]

LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers, and their 2022 championship in the NBA bubble will go down as one of the most polarizing titles in NBA history. At least one Hall of Fame voice clearly wants an asterisk on the entire ordeal held in Disney World, Orlando. 27-year coaching veteran George Karl recently spoke out […]

In a world that’s embracing disruption, defecting from the common path to make NBA has become much more in vogue. Overtime Elite continues to move forward as one of those avenues for young players looking an alternative to the norm of a straight line path to college and playing for an established coach and program. […]

The Boston Red Sox have seen what was once a solid season turn into a hot garbage in a matter of weeks. Once a strong candidate to finish as the divisional runner-up behind the top-seeded New York Yankees, they’ve since spiraled into a complete mess that reached a crescendo when the Blue Jays laid a […]

As Brittney Griner continues to await her fate from the Russian judicial system, she’s feeling the full effects as life continues to press forward outside the cell that holds her. She knows that applies even to her most ardent supporter – Griner’s wife Cherelle. Cherelle Griner just recently graduated from law school and is ready […]

After over a month since Kevin Durant expressed his desire for a Brooklyn Nets exit, the trade rumors and reports continue to come out in a steady stream. The latest of which revolves around the reigning Eastern Conference champs – the Boston Celtics – and a said package centered on All-Star forward Jaylen Brown. While […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of a five-game winning streak. But their recent success likely isn’t enough to salvage what’s been a bottom-feeding season, which is why the expectations surrounding the team are that Willson Contreras is likely gone. The All-Star catcher has obvious appeal as a midseason addition as teams gear up […]

Max Verstappen came out victorious in the French Grand Prix to further pad his lead atop the Formula 1 standings. The win came on the heels of biggest rival Charles Leclerc crashing out of the contest while leading the pack during the first quarter of the race. Verstappen managed to take the win without much […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are right in the thick of the divisional race with the Milwaukee Brewers. They’ll have to overcome a significant handicap to keep pace in their upcoming contests against the Toronto Blue Jays with stars Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt expected to miss the two-game series due to vaccination rules. The absence […]

Charles Leclerc was once again the tragic figure in Formula 1 after seeing his race come to a premature end during the French Grand Prix. The Scuderia Ferrari driver ended up in the tire wall while holding a firm grip on a potential podium. Leclerc was heard letting out a loud scream in frustration as […]

Rodger Saffold of the Buffalo Bills was involved in a car accident earlier this month which put his availability for the start of the season in question. The Bills’ offseason acquisition reportedly suffered injuries to his ribs which forced them to list him on the Non-football Injury list ahead of training camp. The effects of […]

Charles Leclerc can’t catch a break this season. While looking poised to take home back to back Formula 1 race wins after finally breaking through once more two weeks ago at the Austrian Grand Prix, the Scuderia Ferrari driver instead ends his day in heartbreak. Leclerc, who won pole position for the French Grand Prix, […]