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The St. Louis Cardinals made a couple of notable moves just ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline, as they parted ways with pitchers Jordan Hicks and Jordan Montgomery. Hicks was traded by the Cards to the Toronto Blue Jays, while Montgomery was sent to the Texas Rangers. With the two gone, the attention gets […]

The 3-point shot has become ubiquitous in the NBA, with even centers getting the green light to let it fly from deep. Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert, however, is part of the dwindling population of players in the league who don’t take the deep ball on a regular basis. In fact, he has only […]

Look away, Oakland Athletics fans. This can be pretty hard to stomach for the team’s supporters, who have been suffering a lot in the 2023 MLB season. Following the Athletics’ 2-0 loss at the hands of the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Sunday, the team became just the first MLB club since before Babe […]

It’s been nearly two full months since Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets ended the franchise’s search for that elusive NBA title. But Murray is still (and understandably so) on a high after that incredible run in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The high-scoring guard even reminded everyone of the amazing feat he put together in […]

The Toronto Blue Jays added more firepower to their bullpen ahead of the MLB trade deadline, as they acquired reliever Jordan Hicks to their bullpen from the St. Louis Cardinals. With Hicks going north to Toronto, the Blue Jays now have four relievers, who have logged in at least 40 innings on the mound, with […]

Michigan football fans got some salt rubbed into their wounds by now-Ohio State football commit Aaron Scott Jr. The cornerback revealed his decision to take his talents to Columbus instead of Ann Arbor on Sunday, but not before savagely trolling the Wolverines in a move that had Michigan fans riled up on social media. During […]

There was nothing to smile about for the New York Yankees on Sunday, as they got dominated on the mound and at the plate by the Baltimore Orioles in a 9-3 loss on the road. Without Aaron Judge on the lineup for the series finale at Camden Yards, the Yankees’ offense looked lifeless again, as […]

Clint Capela is still hearing his name in trade rumors, with some linking him to the Dallas Mavericks. Nothing has solidly formed on that front, but soccer fan Luka Doncic can still appreciate the Atlanta Hawks big man’s fandom of the said sport. Here’s Capela showing off his skills on the pitch. Clint Capela spending […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers saw one of their most reliable hitters get hurt during Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, as JD Martinez left the contest with a left hamstring issue in the first inning. The hope is that Martinez will not need time on the injured list, especially with the Dodgers already wanting another […]

Luis Severino was absolutely lit up by the Baltimore Orioles in his start on Sunday for the New York Yankees. Severino was torched by the Orioles for seven runs in the first inning, causing Yankees fans to lose it on Twitter. He gave up six runs before recording an out in a brutal start. BREAKING: […]

Katie Ledecky is making quite a splash across the Pacific. On Saturday, the American swimming star added to her haul in the World Aquatic Championships in Fukuoka Japan by winning the 800m freestyle. Not only that, but Ledecky has also successfully broken her tie with swimming legend Michael Phelps for the most individual titles in […]

A big domino ahead of August’s MLB trade deadline fell on Saturday, as the New York Mets decided to send Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers in a massive trade that sent shockwaves across the big leagues. With that said, it’s a great time to give grades to the Rangers and the Mets for this […]

The Texas Rangers pulled off a big trade Saturday, acquiring struggling ace Max Scherzer from the New York Mets just ahead of the August deadline. After some dithering, the trade ultimately was completed, sending shockwaves across the baseball realm — and Twitter, of course. Here’s one from Tommy Smokes of Barstool Sports, who is merely […]

There has been a lot going on in the life of LeBron James recently, but the Los Angeles Lakers superstar still found some time to express his admiration for the offseason work being shown by New York Jets stars Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson. In an Instagram Story, LeBron James called the offseason battle between […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is amazing, which is the least you can say about him, considering the astounding job he’s been doing night in and night out on the field in the 2023 MLB regular season, thus far. Acuna left baseball fans enthralled once again during Saturday’s game between the Braves and the […]

The Detroit Tigers snapped a four-game losing skid with a 5-0 victory in the finale of their series against the Miami Marlins on the road Saturday afternoon, and in the process, managed to reach a pitching height they had not been to in eight years. Via ESPN Stats & Info: “The Tigers’ 5-0 win over […]

For former MLB pitcher Dontrelle Willis, the Atlanta Braves should go after San Diego Padres closer Josh Hader. Willis, who pitched in the big leagues for nine years and was a former two-time All-Star, the Braves will look even more lethal with Hader on the roster. Let's play Deadline Dealin' 🎲@The_ChrisMyers gives @DTrainMLB potential trade […]

The Baltimore Orioles are on pace to finally make their way back to the MLB postseason for the first time this decade. With a spot in the playoffs seemingly on the horizon for Baltimore, the team is expected to be buyers at the 2023 MLB trade deadline, and one player they are rumored to be […]

Justin Thomas is off to a good start in the 2023 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities. The 10-year pro needs points to secure a spot in the upcoming playoffs, and he’s hoping that a putter he’s not used since his rookie season can help him win this week’s tournament in Blaine, Minnesota. “I guess […]

Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Zack Martin was a no-show on the first day of the team’s training camp in Oxnard. It’s not a secret that Martin wants his contract with Dallas to be restructured, but so far, the Cowboys are not blinking. Making the stance of the Cowboys on Martin even clearer is the latest […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is feeling great again. The veteran signal-caller spoke to reporters Wednesday and revealed that he’s in much better shape today than when he was in the 2022 offseason. That’s already good news for the Rams, who are looking to benefit from a bounce-back performance this year from Stafford, who […]

After a health scare, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan is back to work. And he did not waste much time getting people’s attention. GOLF.com has obtained a copy of the memo Monahan sent to players which contains pointers on where things stand and how the future is shaping up amid the agreement between PGA Tour […]

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider continues to be a strikeout machine on the mound in the 2023 MLB regular season. The 23-year-old punchout artist added 10 more strikeouts to his total this season with another sterling performance in his final start of July. With that, he’s joined an extremely exclusive group of 25-year-old hurlers who […]

The agent of Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor did not hold back in his response to Colts owner Jim Irsay’s accusation that NFL agents are ‘selling bad faith.’ In his fiery rebuttal, Malki Kawa, who represents Taylor, used Irsay’s own words to further drill the point of NFL running backs who just want contracts […]

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu secured the bag in the 2023 offseason after the team signed him to a lucrative three-year extension deal worth $59 million. Seattle head coach Pete Carroll couldn’t have been any happier for Uchenna. “He’s a perfect Seahawk, Carroll said of Nwosu in front of reporters (via Brady Henderson of ESPN). […]

Trae Young can’t wait to head down to Mexico. Young and the Hawks have been scheduled by the NBA to play in Mexico City against the Orlando Magic in a regular-season game on Nov. 9. Upon hearing the news, the Hawks star point guard hopped on Twitter and expressed his excitement over it. This will […]

Noah Syndergaard’s time with the Los Angeles Dodgers is over. The Dodgers are sending the struggling starter to the Cleveland Guardians as part of a deal ahead of the MLB trade deadline that gets Los Angeles shortstop Amed Rosario. Syndergaard has not seen action in the big leagues since early June, as he was placed […]

With star defensive end Nick Bosa placed on the reserve/did not report list, the San Francisco 49ers made an immediate move to fill a roster spot by adding former San Diego State Aztecs linebacker Kyahva Tezino to the team. Tezino, who also played for the USFL’s Pittsburgh Maulers, got the nod of the 49ers following […]

Wide receiver Tee Higgins has emerged as one of the most important weapons downfield for the Cincinnati Bengals’ passing attack that’s led by quarterback Joe Burrow. Entering the final year of his current contract with the Bengals, Higgins believes that he will get an extension deal from the team eventually. “It’s all on God’s timing,” […]

It’s unclear when exactly Baltimore Ravens running back JK Dobbins will be able to see action on the field. At the moment, Dobbins is on the team’s Physically Unable to Perform list, though, the reason for his absence in Baltimore’s training camp appears to be more than just about his body, as it’s also not […]

Josh Jacobs has yet to sign the franchise tag the Las Vegas Raiders used on him. He also did not report to the first day of Raiders’ training camp, which was hardly a surprise, given how things have gone between him and Las Vegas. That being said, Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has his full […]

Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres stopped the bleeding Tuesday night, ending a two-game losing skid by defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates at home at Petco Park, 5-1. It was also a game that put Machado’s cool to the test, particularly when he got plunked by Pittsburgh reliever Angel Perdomo in the seventh inning. Machado […]

Kentucky basketball’s schedule for the 2023-24 college basketball season is still far from complete. However, one team that’s already been ascertained to be a Rupp Arena visitor in the coming campaign is UNC Wilmington, which will be part of the Wildcats’ non-conference schedule. Via college hoops bracketologist Rocco Miller: “Kentucky will host UNC Wilmington as […]

It hasn’t been a smooth ride in the 2022-23 PGA Tour season for Justin Thomas. Just before the 2023 3M Open, Thomas is on the outside looking in of the FedExCup Playoffs cut line with just 2,774 points — good for only 75th. To sneak into the top 70, Thomas is going to need to […]

Julio Rodriguez and the Seattle Mariners had an epic come-from-behind 9-7 victory Tuesday night against the Minnesota Twins. But it was not just a typical it’s not over ’till it’s over moment for the Mariners. For one, it’s the first time in over three decades that Seattle was able to win a game away from […]

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu is coming for Alyssa Thomas’ triple-double crown in the WNBA. Ionescu put on a show and stuffed the stat sheets Tuesday with a sparkling performance in the Liberty’s 86-82 victory at home over the visiting Seattle Storm. The former Oregon Ducks star put together a triple-double of 12 points, […]

Defenseman Tony DeAngelo’s time with the Philadelphia Flyers was a brief one. He is now back with the Carolina Hurricanes after the Flyers released him this month following a contract buyout. Recently, DeAngelo opened up about his short stint in Philly, and it might not surprise a lot of people to hear that he pointed […]

Paul Reed is running it back with the Philadelphia 76ers. It looked as though he was going to part ways for good with the Sixers in the offseason when he signed a three-year, $23 million offer sheet with the Utah Jazz, but Philly was not going to let him go to Salt Lake City. The […]

Rocky Wirtz, who played a big role in further uplifting the brand of NHL franchise Chicago Blackhawks the last couple of decades has passed away at the age of 70, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times. Wirtz served as the Blackhawks’ chairman and principal owner from 2007 up to the time of his […]